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    28 May 2012| last updated at 12:41AM

    Top Picks: Video play on tablets



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    Here are some tablets with video recording capability, writes Izwan Ismail

    The new iPad

    1 - THIS has the most advance video capability of the three versions. Its five-megapixel iSight camera, designed with advanced optics, lets you shoot gorgeous 1,080p HD video. And with automatic video stabilisation, your recording is free of bumps and shakes. Which is a big advantage if you have unsteady hands.

    Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

    2 - THIS device is a breeze to handle. With built-in front and rear-facing cameras, it allows you to take HD video in as many ways as you like. It takes video at 30 frames per second. And at just 465g, it’s a joy to use and carry around.

    Samsung Galaxy Note

    3- THIS 5.3-inch device could be the smallest tablet and the largest smartphone at the same time. Its whopping 8MP camera can record 1,080p full HD videos at 30 frames per second. It’s easy to hold with just one hand and at just 178g, you can shoot continuously without tiring your hands.

    Motorola Xoom 2

    4 - IF you want to take videos outdoors and worry that your tablet will get wet, check out this 10.1-inch device. It is armed with a splash-guard coating, including the electrical boards inside, for extra protection against unexpected spills and pop-up rain showers. It takes full HD 1,080p videos with its 5MP camera and can play various formats like eAAC+, MP3, MPEG-4, H.264, AAC, WMV, AAC+, H.263, MIDI, AMR NB, OGG.

    BlackBerry Playbook

    5 - THIS seven-inch tablet has a 5MP rear camera and takes videos in 1,080p full HD mode. Weighing just 425g, taking videos with this device is a breeze.

    Asus Transformer Pad

    6 - THE Transformer Pad is equipped with an advanced CMOS sensor, 8MP auto-focus camera, large F/2.2 aperture and five-element lens design to ensure sufficient light exposure and clearer images. With the high speed auto-focus and colour enhancement design, it provides 30 per cent better colour enhancement for crisp and vivid colours.

    Sony Tablet S

    7 - THIS unique tablet is wedge-shaped, which makes it more comfortable to hold over long periods of time. It has a 5MP rear camera and comes with a 9.4-inch display, Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of internal storage.

    Toshiba Regza AT1S0

    8 - IT features two HD cameras: a five-megapixel sensor with an LED flash on the back for capturing high quality pictures and video-on-the-go, and a two megapixel sensor on the front for video chatting. It also includes stereo speakers tuned with sound enhancement technologies from Toshiba and SRS Labs to deliver a richer and more natural sound experience on-the-go.

    Acer Iconia TAB A500

    9 - THIS tablet maximises content enjoyment, providing a rich and vibrant experience on the user-friendly 10.1-inch multitouch screen display. The Iconia TAB A500 comes with a 2MP front webcam and a 5MP rear camera.

    Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

    10 - WEIGHING just 340.19g and sporting a vibrant 7-inch touchscreen display, the Galaxy Tab 2 runs the Android 4.0 operating system and is powered by a 1.0 GHz dual-core processor. It also comes with a 3MP rear camera and a VGA front camera. Its light weight makes it a joy to use.

    Motorola Xoom 2

    Samsung Galaxy Note

    Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

    The new iPad

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