Asus MeMO Pad ME301T 16GB

Plus

• Expandable memory
• Solid connectivity options
• Easy-going software customisation

Minus

• Mediocre screen
• Nexus 10 represents better value

Conclusion:
It's hard not to like the Asus MeMO Pad Smart 10: for the price it's an excellent buy. You get a name brand tablet from a company with a proven Android track record, a sharp (albeit not super high resolution) IPS display, a solid Nvidia Tegra 3 CPU with GeForce graphics and the usual compliment of wireless. There's no NFC, but I doubt many will care, and there's currently no 3G/4G option, but the basics including a strong GPS are there. Though internal storage didn't benchmark well, in daily use we didn't suffer any serious slow downs or errors. And though 16 gigs of internal storage isn't much by today's standards, it can easily be augmented with microSD cards and USB flash drives. If you're shopping for a reasonably priced Android tablet that doesn't sacrifice on basic features, this is it.

The good:
The Asus MeMo Pad Smart 10 has a rear-facing camera, microSD and Micro-HDMI ports, and solid performance for a budget tablet.

The bad:
Lacks a super-high-resolution display; overall plastic feel.

The bottom line:
Imagine a Nexus 7's innards expanded to a 10-inch tablet and you've got the Asus MeMo Pad Smart 10. Now ask yourself: why wouldn't you want something better?

Bright display
OS is highly customized
Good speakers
Very light
GPS sensor
Low power consumption
Weak battery
Chassis is not particularly sturdy
As shipped, the Asus keyboard has very small keys
No accessories are available (yet)