Most Popular Tablet PCs of October 2009

[Kevin O'Brien]

Welcome to the October 2009 Most Popular Tablet PCs list. This report is made using the total page-views each product page receives in one month; so each time someone clicks one of the product links, they are submitting a vote in our monthly rankings. This list doesn’t always show which models are the best selling, but instead the models that readers want to research the most.

Not much moved around this month at with the top 5 tablets, but there was some activity below that spot. The ASUS T91 moved from #10 to #6, pushing all the other notebooks down from their current spots.

 

1. HP Pavilion tx2500z (Still #1) - The HP Pavilion tx2500z tablet features an AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology processor, up to 4GB DDR2 system memory, ATI Mobile Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics and a 12.1" WXGA touchscreen/active digitizer display. It still maintains the same solid design and features as its predecessor, the tx2000 as well. HP Pavilion tx2500 Reviews / HP Pavilion tx2500 Opinions
2. Lenovo ThinkPad X200 - The Lenovo X200 is a solid ThinkPad. It has the same plain black signature design and a solid keyboard and display. The ThinkPad X200 features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Windows Vista Business, 12.1" WideView Standard WXGA display and a 80GB hard drive. It's a business focused tablet, great for note-taking though. Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Reviews / Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Opinions
3. HP EliteBook 2730p  - The HP EliteBook 2730p is an update to the 2710p tablet. It still has that great stainless steel look and solid design. The 2730p features Intel Core 2 Duo processors, up to 4GB of memory, up to 120GB 5400 rpm 1.8-inch SATA II hard drive and a 12.1-inch Illumi-Lite WXGA UWVA anti-glare display. A good travel companion tablet. HP EliteBook 2730p Reviews / HP EliteBook 2730p Opinions
4. Fujitsu LifeBook T5010 Tablet PC  - The LifeBook T5010 Tablet PC features a 13.3" WXGA widescreen display with active digitizer, built-in modular bay, integrated wireless access and Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology. This business focused tablet is great for taking notes and giving presentations. Fujitsu LifeBook T5010 Reviews / Fujitsu LifeBook T5010 Opinions
5. HP TouchSmart tx2z  - With a convertible, swiveling 12.1" touchscreen display, the TouchSmart tx2z functions as a notebook or a tablet PC. Digital pen is included and stored in the notebook's base for note-taking and slate functions. Base model is equipped with 3GB memory and can be customized up to 8GB. Also features webcam, AMD dual-core processor, wireless Internet card and DVD burner. HP TouchSmart tx2z Reviews / HP TouchSmart tx2z Opinions
6. ASUS Eee PC T91 (Previously #10) - The Asus Eee PC T91 is an ultraportable 8.9 inch tablet featuring an Intel Atom processor, TV Tuner, integrated GPS, and up to 16GB SSD hybrid storage. ASUS Eee PC T91 Reviews / ASUS Eee PC T91 Opinions
7. Dell Latitude XT2 - (Previously #6) The Dell Latitude XT2 features a 12.1" display with multi-touch interface. Models will also feature up to 5GB of DDR3 system memory, full-sized keyboard and dual pointing devices, integrated fingerprint reader, and option of 4, 6 or 9-cell battery. Dell Latitude XT2 Reviews / Dell Latitude XT2 Opinions
8. Wacom Cintiq 12WX (Previously #7) - At 4.4 pounds, the Cintiq 12WX combines a wide-format 12.1" TFT LCD, "pen-point" accuracy, fast cursor control, and 1,024 levels of pressure-sensitivity on the pen tip and eraser. Wacom Cintiq 12WX Reviews / Wacom Cintiq 12WX Opinions
9. Fujitsu LifeBook T2020 (Previously #8) - The LifeBook T2020 weighs a slender 3.5 lbs but features a substantially sized 12.1" touchscreen display. It is also equipped with Windows Vista, integrated fingerprint sensor, embedded TPM, dedicated Smart Card slot, Fujitsu Security Application Panel, digital microphone and spill-resistant keyboard. Fujitsu LifeBook T2020 Reviews / Fujitsu LifeBook T2020 Opinions
10. Fujitsu LifeBook T1010 (Previously #9) - The Lifebook T1010 Tablet PC features Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology, 13.3-inch WXGA display, Genuine Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1, and up to 2 GB DDR3-1066 SDRAM memory. Fujitsu LifeBook T1010 Reviews / Fujitsu LifeBook T1010 Opinions

Below are the tablets that just missed the spot on the Top 10 list of October:

 

11. Samsung Q1UP-V - 1,250 unique views, 1.57%% of all product views
12. Toshiba Portege M750 - 836 unique views, 1.05%% of all product views
13. Armor X10 - 779 unique views, 0.98%% of all product views
14. HP Pavilion tx2600 - 560 unique views, 0.70%% of all product views
15. Motion Computing J3400 - 497 unique views, 0.62%% of all product views
16. Fujitsu Lifebook A6230 - 459 unique views, 0.58%% of all product views
17. Armor C12 - 403 unique views, 0.51%% of all product views
18. Fujitsu LifeBook A1130 - 309 unique views, 0.39%% of all product views
19. Panasonic Toughbook T8 - 153 unique views, 0.19%% of all product views
20. Electrovaya Scribbler SC 4000 - 144 unique views, 0.18%% of all product views

 

 

 

 

The prior month’s “Top 10” list can be found here: Most Popular Tablet PCs of September 2009. This list is a good start to find your perfect tablet. For more personalized recommendations based on your specific needs visit our “What Tablet PC Should I Buy” forum.

[KidDynamic]

I may have this wrong, but isn't this list self-perpetuating? You list the "Most Viewed Tablet PCs" right there on the left hand side. So of course, any newcomers (myself included) will click on the most "popular" ones first, thereby re-enforcing this data, despite the fact that we might actually find a different model more interesting. It seems to me that once you post this info on the front page of the site, and put links in there, it then becomes inaccurate.

For example, for as long as I've been viewing this site, the tx2500z has been in the top spot, despite the fact that it's more than two years old and has been superseded by the tx2z. Is that REALLY worthy of the top spot? This list states that it's the most popular tablet, when, if you were to do an actual survey, it's definitely not.

Or am I missing something here?

I wouldn't make a big deal out of this, but now sellers and manufacturers are using this list as if it indicates an actual rating, when in reality it's not.

Don't get me wrong. I love the site. It's a great resource for tablet-lovers like me. But that list has always irked me.