Top 10 portable devices for watching the London Olympics
V3 lists the best mobile devices to watch the Games on
With under a month until the Olympic Games begin, unless you're one of the lucky ones that got tickets to the event - or booked holiday to watch it all on TV - you'll most likely be working through the Games.
This means that if you want to watch the events you'll need do it either on the sly at your desk, or on the commute to and from work - two practices that require a portable, 3G or Wi-Fi enabled and easily concealable device.
But, which one? With stacks of devices out there, each costing several hundred pounds, picking your viewing tool of choice can seem daunting.
So to help, V3 has selected the 10 best portable devices on the market to watch the events on, so you should never miss a moment.
10. Lumia 900
Though Windows Phone doesn't have a BBC iPlayer app just yet, the platform's premier Lumia 900 handset has one of the nicest screens on market, making it an ideal choice for catching up on finished events.
This is mainly due to the fact that the Lumia 900 features a sizable 4.3in 800x480 Amoled display, which thanks of the use of ClearBlack technology, remains crisp and vibrant even in the most difficult of lighting conditions.
Additionally, packing a 1,830mAh battery, the device usually manages to survive past the six and a half hour mark even with heavy video streaming meaning it should let even the most avid Olympic enthusiast get their fill of content.
9. Orange San Diego
Orange's new own brand San Diego is the first Android phone to run using an Intel chip, packing a 1.6GHz Z2460 processor that the company claims is "tailor made" for the operating system.
Retailing for £200 on pay and go with Orange, and featuring a reasonably sized 4in 600x1024 display that looked legible and crisp even when viewed in outdoor conditions, the device is a solid choice for any user looking to watch the Games on the go.
Additionally, as a final added bonus, the device is compatible with Orange's 24/7 Sport service, meaning you can get automatic updates on the events as they happen.
Top 10 portable devices for watching the London Olympics
V3 lists the best mobile devices to watch the Games on
8. MacBook Pro with Retina Display
It may not be the most "mobile" of devices on our list, but we simply couldn't miss off Apple's new Macbook Pro with Retina display.
The latest MacBook, which hit shelves just two weeks ago, manages to outdo all of the competition with its 14.3in LED-backlit 2800x1800 resolution display, while its added IPS technology makes for excellent viewing angles.
With more pixels than you'll find packed into your HD TV, the Olympics will never have looked so good.
Your viewing experience will also be backed up by a 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, so there'll be no hopping, skipping or jumping when catching up on the days' sporting events.
7. Dell XPS 13
Although it's an ultrabook, the Dell XPS 13 is a great way to watch the Olympics while away from the TV.
Though its screen is a selling point, with the tiny metal titan packing a reasonable 13.3in 1366x768 HD Gorilla Glass display, it's mainly the weight and battery life that make it stand out.
At a lightweight 1.36kg and featuring a 47WHr six-Cell lithium polymer type, which generally manages to last eight hours, the device is an ideal choice for people looking to watch the Olympics while at work or out and about at a convenient Wi-Fi hotspot.
6. Sony Tablet S
Though the Sony Tablet S wasn't the cheapest of choices when it launched earlier this year, its price has recently plummeted, with retailers now selling it for around £300, a £100 drop from its original £400 price tag.
Featuring a unique magazine-like design, the device is comfortable in hand and ideal for use on the commute, despite its sizeable 9.4in 1,280x800 screen.
All this adds up to make the device a pretty reasonable choice for any avid Olympics fan looking to pick up a portable way to watch the games on a budget.
Top 10 portable devices for watching the London Olympics
V3 lists the best mobile devices to watch the Games on
5. HTC One X
As noted in our full review, the HTC One X packs one of the nicest screens on any smartphone, featuring a 4.7in 1,280x720 Super LCD screen that runs at a native 312ppi resolution.
Past the screen's visual allure, the combination of Ice Cream Sandwich's multi-tasking capabilities and the device's sizeable 1.5GHz quad-core processor make the One X an ideal choice for those looking to watch multiple events at once.
In fact the only reason the One X didn't rank higher is due to its poor battery, which can drain in a matter of hours with constant video streaming, meaning the device really isn't ideal for prolonged viewing when away from a power socket.
4. Acer Olympic Tab A510
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 Olympic Edition may not be the highest-spec model on our list, but the clue is in the name.
Acer has equipped its latest 10.1in tablet with a trial period of Eurosport's Android application for the event, enabling users to watch all of the events for free on their tablet.
What's more, the device also comes with the Olympic rings emblazoned on its rear so you'll be the talk of the town when viewing on the go, while the use of Dolby Mobile 3+ audio technology offers excellent sound quality.
3. Galaxy Note
Taking a respectable bronze medal and bridging the gap between tablet and smartphone the Samsung Galaxy Note is, for lack of a better word, huge.
While we're still not convinced you really need a phone as big as the Note - after all, even those blessed with giant's hands (like discus throwers) struggle to get a decent grip on the goliath handset - it's undeniable that its 5.3in 800x1280 Super Amoled screen is a delight to view.
Featuring its own S-Pen stylus and personal organiser, sorting out your viewing schedule has never been easier, simply requiring a quick circle around the event you want to watch.
This all means that the Note is perfect for watching the Olympics on the go, with its display not only crisp and clear, but also big enough to see all the little details as they happen.
Top 10 portable devices for watching the London Olympics
V3 lists the best mobile devices to watch the Games on
2. Asus Transformer Prime
The Asus Transformer Prime definitely deserves its silver medal, with its screen resolution alone a joy to behold.
Boasting one of the best Android tablet displays out there, the Prime has a 10.1in Super IPS+ 1,280x800 resolution panel, offering crisp detail at wide viewing angles.
The Prime's top notch display is made even better with the convenience of a full Qwerty keyboard dock that turns the tablet into a notebook, making life easier when you need your hands free to text your pals regarding who's won what.
The Android ICS OS running on the Prime also has Adobe flash support, giving spectators extra support when viewing Olympic coverage online. The other Android advantage is access to multiple-tab web browsing through Google's Chrome app.
This will mean users can switch between reading emails and viewing the Games while waiting for Bolt to stretch his limbs before a 100m sprint.
The Prime gets extra brownie points for its snazzy aesthetics, which are guaranteed to gain you some bragging rights while watching the Games in the pub.
1. Apple New iPad
With an app catalogue providing users everything they need for watching the games and a screen that blows all of the competition out of the water, Apple's New iPad is the obvious winner - and it's a victory that's well deserved.
The tablet's 9.7in Retina display is the main pull, as with a pixel resolution of 1536x2048 and excellent viewing angles, we can't see any better device for watching the men's 100 metre final.
Its 3G connectivity and slim dimensions - 241x186x9.4mm - make it ideal for using while on the go too, and its excellent battery life means you shouldn't go missing any of the action. Gold medals all round.