Tetra Images/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images Tablets have become quite popular thanks to their extreme portability, easy to use interfaces and wide range of functions they can be used for. In many ways, the best tablets can almost replace a laptop for someone on the go. But is a tablet really a better choice for someone over a more traditional laptop? After all, laptops can also be extremely portable and have a much wider range of tasks they can be used for. In this article, I m going to take a look at the various differences between tablets and laptops to see how they compare…

Although the tablet PC has long been a dream, it s only in the last few years that it s become a reality. Thanks to the popularity of Android and iOS tablets, the advent of the Windows 8 and Windows 10 operating systems, and manufacturers ability to fit more powerful hardware into ever slimmer and lighter devices, it s now possible to hold in your hand a tablet that can do almost everything your laptop does—and, in most cases, is even more portable. Just as with any system, however, a Windows tablet requires you to make choices. How big and powerful do you want (or need) it…

The rising popularity of tablets has some people ditching their laptops and desktops for a more portable experience, but the benefits of a full keyboard can still come in handy. The models on this list blur the line between tablet and laptop, usually coining them as hybrids. The double-life of a hybrid appeases business professionals, students and those who want more PC capabilities in a portable and - sometimes - more affordable package. Here are our top recommendations for tablets with complementary keyboard options. The Lenovo Yoga Book has a keyboard that doubles as a…

Whether you want to catch up on the latest TV series, settle down to some reading or want to check out the latest news, a tablet provides you with quick and easy access to your digital world. We have a large range of tablets from to Windows tablets to suit your needs, and we’re on hand to help you find the one that’s right for you. If you know what you want, you can search for brands and models – if you’re still undecided, consider a few of the points below: Screen quality Because tablets are available in a wide range of sizes, we use pixels per inch (ppi) to represent screen…

I have spent the last few weeks scouring the internet for (released or soon to be released) 9”-11” Android tablets with purpose built keyboard dock systems and Android 6.0+. My first question is, why are there so many older models but nothing new? There are a bunch of new Windows tablets with keyboard docks but almost 0 Android based. (I wonder if MS has something to do with it or are they just not popular) A perfect example of what I am looking for would be the Asus Transformer (TF303CL). The only issue is that it is older and runs Android 4. So far the only new candidates…

The tablet is an excellent addition to the home, offering consumers a handy alternative to the desktop computer. With a sharp display and a parsimonious user interface, a tablet is great for casual use, but the lack of a proper keyboard puts some users off. Fortunately there are many tablets that have keyboard attachments, making typing much easier. The best ensure a tablet is almost indistinguishable from a laptop computer, and consumers seeking quality tablets with keyboard attachments can choose from a selection of the most popular. It is easy to find a massive selection…

Why Gboard is the best The Google Keyboard was already our favorite keyboard for Android, but the new features added with the Gboard update simply makes the best even better. They just keep adding all the smart features that Android users have enjoyed from other keyboards and wrap it all in a quick and responsive (and free!) package. You have the option of tap-typing or swiping around for words, one-handed or two. It features built-in search powered by Google, and also employs Google s speech-to-text technology, which will only get better fine-tuned as it s built out. And it…

The RCA Cambio W1162 is a detachable-hybrid Windows tablet that s very affordable at $199.99 (as tested), but its construction (especially in the touchpad) is a little flimsy, and it s underpowered, even for the price. Our Editors Choice, the $300 Asus Transformer Book T100HA costs a lot more, but comes with a 64-bit version of Windows, and features better work and multimedia performance, and longer battery life. If you re on a strict budget and need a Windows 10 machine, the Cambio W1162 is worth checking out, but be prepared to make serious sacrifices in quality and performance…

Why the Pixel C is the best A tablet that covers every need. The Pixel C does everything you would want a tablet to do. YouTube or anything else on the web is great on the gorgeous screen, all the apps you love work well. The NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor is a screamer when it comes to gaming. This can be said about many Android tablets. The difference really did come with the Android 7.0 update. Working, whether it s on a presentation for your boss or a paper for your professor, is very different on a tablet than it is on a more conventional computer. Apps are designed to be more…

A tablet might be irresistible, but bashing away at a virtual keyboard on a touchscreen certainly is not. OK, so tapping out the odd message or email is fine, but anyone after serious productivity on an iPad or Android tablet needs a good add-on keyboard. Capable of creating a mobile and compact office that cuts down on clutter and weight, wireless Bluetooth keyboards come both separately and in cases custom-made to suit specific tablets - most often the iPad, although iPad mini products are beginning to emerge, too. 1. Logitech K810 Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard - £90/US$100…

When the Surface Pro 3 launched, Microsoft made a bold claim: This is the tablet that can replace your laptop. Really? We set out to test Microsoft’s assertion for not just the Surface Pro 3, but for all tablets. We looked at more than 700 tablets and 2, laptops, digging into the specs that make a difference, like RAM and storage, display size, battery, and connectivity. Of course, for power users such as software developers, pro video editors, and serious gamers, there s still only one no-compromise mobile device: the laptop. Until tablets get more responsive keyboards and…

Convertible. Detachable. Affordable? We ve grown familiar with the first two words above in this age of Windows 8 laptop/tablet hybrids, reviewing several notebooks like Acer s Iconia W510 and HP s Envy x2 whose touch screens detach to become tablets. But the third word? Not so much. There are plenty of worthy alternatives to an Apple iPad and a third-party keyboard dock, but not many jaw-dropping bargains. The 11.6-inch Envy x2 is $649. The 10.1-inch Iconia W510 is $599. Lenovo s Miix 10 is $479 plus $100 for the keyboard. Well, Asus wants to drop your jaw. The new Transformer…

Google now has two platforms for desktop-class computing, but which experience is up to the task of being a standalone laptop? While it may be easy to look at Chromebooks and mock them for being just a browser or look at an Android tablet and call it just a big phone,it turns out there s not a lot of truth behind the derision. We ve entered an era where the browser is the platform for a lot of work and play, and apps come in all shapes and sizes. That s not to say there s no need for high-end computing machines, especially for folks who need that hardware for games and resource-intensive…

You may finally be able to throw out your old clunky laptop or PC. RCA Tablets has made an affordable and stylish 2-in-1 tablet in a couple of different screen sizes. Built to perform, the new RCA 2-in-1 tablets feature wide viewing angle HD screens and a detachable keyboard with included trackpad. The new 2-in-1s also feature Android’s newest operating system; Lollipop and the new material design couldn’t look any better on the RCA 2-in-1 tablets. Quickly launch apps, compose documents and surf the web with ease thanks to the 2-in-1’s quad core processor. To back all of this…