It may only be October, but it’s never too early to start polishing up your Christmas shopping list! Christmas is the time of year when many people decide to make major tech gadget purchases. Typically, people get set to buy the latest internet device during their tech shopping. So what is the tech trend for this 2010 holiday season?

At the top of everyone’s Christmas list this year is sure to be some sort of internet tablet. What exactly is an internet tablet, you ask? This name actually refers to a group of mobile touch screen tablet devices that has multiple internet and media capabilities all packed into a sleek tablet design. This is all the rage for internet users of all ages – and the options couldn’t be sweeter or more affordable.

There are several different types of these tablets available as their popularity continues to increase as the 2010 Christmas shopping season approaches. Techies now have a wide assortment of choices when it comes to finding the perfect internet device to add to their growing Christmas gift list. Tablets will be on that list – for sure.

The Android tablet is gaining some steam this year. Google’s operating system Android is now being used by all the latest tablets. Windows is no longer the only choice in tablet PCs as Google is providing stiff competition for Microsoft. What started out as a cell phone operating system is turning into an internet tablet sensation. The mini Android tablet has also been introduced to create a nifty tablet choice that is even more mobile than its Android tablet counterparts.

A common feature of all the internet tablet families is the super cool touch screen tablet capability. This is a major part of the appeal for tablets as well as for iPhones. Touch screens have been the "it" feature for the past couple years and still are today. Sleek design and ultra portability are what makes tablets and smartphones so desirable.

With the very cool mini Android tablet being released in time for Christmas along with many other versions of the touch screen tablet revolution, every tablet seeker is bound to find their internet device of choice to add to their list. If you’ve been good during the past year, maybe Santa will bring you all that you ask for. If you’ve been naughty, perhaps you should consider buying a tablet yourself this year.