We all admit that the iPad 2 is the top selling Tablet PC in the world today. It has touched the lives of millions and the product has the respect of most people especially in the 18-40 age bracket.

However Apple’s market share in Tablet PCs has shrunk considerably due to the increasing popularity of Android Tablets PCs. In 2011, many Tablet PC manufacturers launched their versions of Android OS Tablets that are more affordable than the iPad. People started to think of trying another product to see it it will work for them. Thanks to competition.

The Colovo T70 is one of many 7 inch Android Tablet PCs that runs on Android OS 2.2. There are some features of this unit that makes it different than the Apple iPad Tablet PC.

3G Connectivity: This tablet comes with 3G support out of the box for an extremely low price. This means that it can connect to the Internet if a GSM SIM with a data plan is inserted into the device. Since this unit is unlocked, you can add any SIM card worldwide into the unit and it will connect to the Internet upon configuring the right APN credentials. In comparison, not all iPads come with 3G capability. The ones that supports 3G will be always be purchased at the high price bracket.

Phone Calling Capability: Has anyone asked why most Tablet PCs cannot make normal calls even though they have 3G support? I have to be careful in this statement but it is the fact. The Colovo T70 is a Tablet PC and also a phone – you can call other phones – cell phones, landlines just like your cell phone. Note that this is possible since most phones have the Android Operating System. With the Apple iPad you can only call via Skype or Tango but not directly from the SIM card. Another thing to note is that the Colovo T70 Tablet is unlocked – a word that many people like to hear and know about their phones.

Tethering Capability: Tethering is the ability to provide Internet connectivity to other devices. Laptops and other WiFi devices can connect to the Internet via the Colovo T70 Tablet PC. This feature makes the Tablet PC a WiFi hotspot. This opens a lot of opportunities – imagine sharing a data plan with other family members, colleagues or even other Kiosk users. One can even set up a small cybercafe with the device. One the other hand, the Apple iPad does not have this ability.

GPS Support: The Colovo T70 comes with a built-in GPS which can be used with or without WiFi or 3G support. This means that one can get directions to places without using a data plan. This will come in handy when one is in a location without GSM signals. However the Apple iPad 2 does not come with a built-in GPS but with assisted GPS support – the GPS functionally can work with on an iPad with a 3G data plan.

Price: – The cost of the Colovo T70 is much cheaper than the Apple iPad with WiFi and 3G functionality.

However there are some similarities between the two devices

Dual Cameras: – Both devices come with dual cameras and can communicate with each other using a fast growing Video calling application called Tango.

Capacitive Screens: – Both devices come with multi-touch capacitive screens – so the touch and feel of the touchscreens are similar

WiFi and Bluetooth Support:– Both devices come with WiFi and Bluetooth support

Application Stores: Both devices can connect to respective stores (iTunes and iStore for the iPad) and the Android Market and now Amazon for the Colovo T70 Tablet PC (dependent on country location)

In conclusion, the Colovo T70 Tablet PC and Phone has some features that will appeal to many users. With all the information provided, readers will now have the right information to make the right choice.