Tablets may be fading in popularity, but there are still some great devices out there. If you’re in the market for a new tablet, then we’re here to help you cut down that short list and snag the right tablet for you. Apple’s iPad range still dominates the scene, but there are some innovative alternatives running Android and Windows. We also have top picks for the budget-conscious and for kids. These are the best tablets you can buy right now. Our pick Why should you buy this: The iPad Pro offers the most power and flexibility in the best all-around size. It’s expensive, but…

IPad vs Android tablets Photo: Google Gartner s recently released data on tablet sales in 2013 show that Google Inc. s (NASDAQ: GOOG) Android was the most popular operating system for tablets. This was the first time that sales of such tablets surpassed those made by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL). There were 195 million tablets sold in 2013, and nearly 62 percent, or 121 million, of them were powered by Android. Apple s iOS, previously the most popular OS for tablets, only accounted for 36 percent, or about 70 million, of the tablets sold. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) rounded out…

The new Google Nexus 7 is the much-anticipated follow-on to the highly-successful original Nexus 7. The hardware, once again manufactured by Asus, consists of a 7-inch display with a resolution bumped up to 1920x1200 HD display and a pixel density of 323 pixels per inch, a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, an Adreno 320 GPU, a choice of 16GB or 32GB of storage, a 5 megapixel rear camera, and a – somewhat limited – 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera. The main downside of the Nexus 7 continues to be that it does not feature a card slot to allow you to expand…

Bookworms, don t be ashamed of desiring an e-reader but secretly contemplating a tablet. E-readers feature typically compact designs, lower prices, and grayscale, easy-on-the-eyes displays. However, if you like the idea of using your new gadget to also play games, stream video, or browse the Web, you have a worthy variety of reader-friendly tablets to choose from. Since the best tablet for you depends on your unique wants and needs, the slates on this list aren t organized in any particular order. Some of them feature specific reader-centric software, while others are solidly…

There aren t many small Android tablets that can set your world on fire. The manufacturers that are still invested in this market no longer seem to be interested in producing smaller devices, as their attention is now either focused on larger slates or hybrid devices. So, if you are in the market for a small tablet that runs Android, you clearly aren t spoiled for choice. This is why, after nearly three years on the market, the second-generation Nexus 7 is still my favorite. Google s last small slate got so many things right back in 2013 that I have been struggling to find an…

Digital notes have big advantages over their pen-and-paper counterparts. / Credit: Shutterstock You can t remember everything. Whether you re on a business call or planning your workday, sometimes you just have to jot down a few notes. But there s no need to reach for the nearest notepad. With the right apps, your smartphone or tablet can become a note-taking machine. Digital notes have big advantages over their pen-and-paper counterparts. You won t lose them, since they re stored on your mobile device. Best of all, digital notes are searchable, so you can say goodbye to rifling…

Get yourself a tablet that can do both - both Wi-Fi and 4G LTE, that is. If you take your tablet outside the comfort of your own Wi-Fi network, you know what it s like to be at the mercy of whatever public Wi-Fi is available. Subscribing for data service on your phone is a no-brainer, but having the option on your tablet can be nearly as useful and convenient, especially if you use your tablet out and about a lot. Here are some of the best tablets with cellular service on the market. Some carriers do options like shared data plans for multiple devices or long-term contracts…

It really says something when some of your customers ask the Internet whether they got the right thing when they received your product, or whether it got switched out with some joke Chinese knockoff that s not really supposed to work. The Maylong M-150 TabletPC is an Android-based device sold by Walgreens for a mere $99 a pop. The obvious purpose for this tablet s existence is to appeal to bargain basement shoppers—grandmas, poor college kids, those on a tight budget—by claiming to offer a full tablet experience for cheap. I mean, it runs Android, right? That s a legit operating…

I recently acquired the HP Stream 7. It s truly a nice tablet and has been reviewed over and over across the web. So, I ll not be providing a full review, but just cover the basics quickly: The HP Stream 7 is a $79 Windows Signature Edition tablet – meaning it doesn t come preloaded with vendor crapware. It comes stocked with .1, has a 7-inch 1280 x 800 display, Intel Atom processor, 32 GB flash memory, 1 GB RAM, touts an 8 hour battery life, and comes with a year of Personal ($69.95 value). I snagged this specific tablet for an explicit purpose. My youngest daughter has used…

Earlier this month, IBT reported that Google is planning to release a new 7-inch tablet with 4GB of RAM and it would be built by Huawei. Now, new information has surfaced detailing the specifications of the upcoming tablet. The new Huawei-built Google tablet will feature a 7-inch quad-HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 64GB of storage and a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, according to huaweiblog.de’s sources from China (via Android Authority). There’s no word yet on what the device will be called, but Huawei did successfully trademark Huawei 7P this past April…

Your tablet can be a great productivity tool on its own, but using it as a second screen for your computer makes it even better. For Android tablets, Splashtop is our favorite way to do this. It’s cheap, touch-friendly, and uses Wi-Fi, so you can pick it up and go. Platform: Android/Windows, Android/Mac Price: Free for 5 minutes, $5 after. Download Page Features Wi-Fi connection Supports Windows and Mac Touch support Pinch-to-zoom navigation On-screen keyboard input Where It Excels While many other apps allow you to use your tablet as a second screen, Splashtop includes a number…

What your like would look like without computer at home, in the office, laptop in the car and mobile in the pocket? For sure, it would be much harder. In the modern days, we have to deal with a great amount of information and sometimes it becomes hard to put it all together. That is why some apps that provide you with the access to the same files from different devices were created. The list below contains the information about the top 10 best sync apps. 1. Syncplicity After the installation of Syncplicity to your Mac or PC, you can choose some folders to place in a 2 GB storage

There s never been a better time to buy a tablet. You can get a dirt-cheap model for reading while on vacation or pick up a powerful laptop replacement for the upcoming school year. If you re interested in something that lands somewhere in between a bare-bones tablet and a high-end powerhouse, there are many midrange models to choose from that don t break the bank. Here s a roundup of the best tablets for under $250. The Asus ZenPad Z8 is available through Verizon. Josh Miller/CNET All tablets have Wi-Fi, but not all tablets have cellular service

Key Features 8in screen with 1536 x 2048 resolution and 320 pixels per inch Weighs 265g 5.6mm thick 32/64GB storage (expandable) Octa-core processor with 3GB RAM Android 5.0 Lollipop Price as reviewed: £319 In 2014, Samsung finally offered a worthwhile Android alternative to the iPad mini with the Galaxy Tab S. Now it is back with an updated design and new screen size. This 8in version is the smaller of two otherwise identical tablets sold by Samsung and carrying its premium S moniker. The other has a 9.7in screen identical in size to the iPad Air 2, while its smaller relative…