Apple has had the Ipad out for a couple of months now and we are seeing a new trend in consumer electronics. So far it’s the only thing out there that has Apps and touch capability as well as portability. However, Google realized the power of the Android platform and how fast the Android phones are giving Apple IPhone a run for their money.

As the market demand for portable larger format tablets heat up we are seeing a new push to get other models to compete with the Ipad. In response Dell is getting ready to release a model of Tablet to allow use of the Android platform and still have something that is application ready. Say hello to the Dell Streak Tablet. Also there is a new type of competitor which is a hybrid of a tablet and a laptop. As this gets more popular you may find that more companies will come up with a hybrid but for now here is a look at the Lenovo Ideapad U1.