The tablets of Mobile World Congress 2013

                                                  Asus Fonepad

What we know: The Fonepad is what happens when companies try to be too clever with their product names. Unlike the PadFone devices, which is a handset that fits within a tablet hull, the Fonepad is a slate that's able to make phone calls. It's not terribly exciting--we have had that capability on some tablets for a while now--while the Fonepad moniker seems like a recipe for confusion.
That aside, the Fonepad resembles the Asus-built Nexus 7, but with an Intel Atom processor instead of Nvidia's Tegra 3. The chassis is now aluminum, an upgrade from the plastic body of the Nexus. It still runs Android, albeit 4.1 Jelly Bean instead of the version 4.2 on the Nexus 7.
Price and availability: US$249 for the 8GB version, available in March.

                                              

                                        HP Slate 7  

What we know: HP's first consumer tablet since the Touchpad fiasco, the Slate 7 goes for the mainstream small-tablet segment popularized by the Amazon Kindle and the Nexus 7. The Slate 7 wades into a pretty crowded field--the company's best chance is to play up its integrated ePrint app, and the promise of better audio with its Beats branding.
Price and availability: Starts at US$169, ships worldwide in April.


                                            Lenovo's Android trio  




What we know: Lenovo announced three tablets at MWC--two 7-inch models (A3000 and A1000) and a 10.1-inch offering (S6000)--though they don't really stand out due to their modest hardware. The company does have a trick up its sleeve--an optional HSPA+ mobile broadband feature on the S6000 and A3000, dubbed Lenovo Mobile Access, that's valid (and free) for a limited period. Users have to sign up with a wireless provider subsequently to continue using the service.
Price and availability: No prices yet .

 

 

                                    Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 

What we know: Arguably the biggest tablet launch at MWC, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 brings the S Pen stylus into iPad mini territory. While it isn't the most original-looking design--resembling a super-sized Galaxy Note 2--we believe the proprietary software, which tackles multitasking and stylus input on tablets, has much potential.

Price and availability: Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 N5100 Price Is Approx Rs.1,31,955/- 

                                              Sony Xperia Tablet Z 

 

What we know: The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is currently the thinnest tablet in the world, beating the iPad mini by a hair. It gets even more remarkable: It has a high-resolution screen, a high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chip, and you can even dunk this water-resistant device in your bath tub for up to 30 minutes.
Price and availability: US$499 for the 16GB Wi-Fi model, US$599 for the 32GB version--available globally from Spring 2013.


                               
                                                        ZTE V98

What we know: Chinese manufacturer ZTE's Windows 8 slate runs on a standard Intel Atom (Clover Trail) platform. It benefits from an aluminum chassis that gives it a solid, premium feel. It also comes with cellular radios, and optional 4G LTE, features that are not commonly seen on Windows tablets.
Price and availability: No prices yet .