case-o-pedia

The "Play Case" category simply refers to any tablet case which may be played with – though these need not necessarily be kids tablet cases. While the great majority of play cases are indeed designed for younger tablet users, adults are also appealed to by manufacturers of this case style, with nostalgic looks at Lego-style blocks and 1980s arcade games, just to mention two...

The Kobo Arc 10 HD is a case of form detracting from function: The awkward shape, thickness and weight (1.4 pounds may not sound like much, but as an ebook-based tablet that’s well weighty) may turn some off before checking out the excellent HD screen and useful apps. Even the specs are impressive: The Tegra 4 processor makes the Kobo Arc 10 HD among...

The Kobo Arc 8.9 is touted as an alternative to the Google Nexus 7 and is particularly noted for its great gaming capacity. The slightly behind-the-times Android 4.0 OS won’t appeal to the most tech-savvy of tablet users but is hardly a stopping point for the typical user. A pair of unique software functions help set the Kobo Arc apart at the starting line:...

The Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 is essentially an upgrade to the company’s A1000 model; while dubbing this tablet as a full-on “laptop computer” (as does PR material and advertising) is more than a bit of a stretch, the A3000 can certainly meet the basic needs of a would-be tablet owner at a reasonable price. The primary improvement over the IdeaTab A1000 – and several other...

The Lenovo IdeaTab A2109 is a bit of a paradox: It’s lightweight but bulky for a 9” tablet; the screen looks outwardly impressive but the 1280 x 800 resolution isn’t especially notable; and priced in the $300 range, it seems like a bargain but a relative lack of noteworthy specs can make this tablet feel overpriced. Taking a few cues from the Apple iPad,...