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Updated: 18-03-2024 23:44
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

While it loses some points for lacking subtlety, we can’t help but admire the Tab S9’s ambitious...

22 expert reviews

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Xiaomi Pad 6

The Pad 6 is the best mid-range Android tablet you can buy, and a convincing rival to the 10.2...

27 expert reviews

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alaScore 99

Google Pixel Tablet

The Google Pixel Tablet is a perfectly serviceable slab with one standout feature that turns it...

45 expert reviews

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alaScore 98

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ / S9 Plus (2023)

If you like the spacious screen found on the Tab S9 Ultra but want the portability of the Tab S9...

11 expert reviews

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alaScore 98

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (11-inch, 2023)

It may not look that different from its predecessor on the surface, but a host of upgrades to...

18 expert reviews

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alaScore 98

OnePlus Pad

The OnePlus Pad offers great hardware at a competitive price, but the lack of software support...

56 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

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#7
alaScore 97

Apple iPad Pro 6th Gen (12.9-inch, 2022)

It’s hugely expensive and not vastly better than before, but the latest iPad Pro 12.9 is a...

27 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

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#8
alaScore 97

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

It has a few downsides but nothing unacceptable at this low price. Overall, the Galaxy Tab A9 is...

5 expert reviews

#9
alaScore 97

Apple iPad 10th Gen (10.9-inch, 2022)

The Apple iPad 10th gen is an excellent tablet in many ways – it’s just too expensive.

28 expert reviews

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#10
alaScore 97

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ / Plus

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is a stellar choice if you’re after a larger Android tablet for...

7 expert reviews

#11
alaScore 97

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold G2 (16.3-Inch, 2022)

A serious upgrade to the X1 Fold sees Lenovo remain relevant in the foldable fight

11 expert reviews

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alaScore 96

Onyx Boox Palma

The Onyx Boox Palma is a small, versatile e-reader with a high-quality design and a lot going for...

4 expert reviews

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#13
alaScore 96

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus (12.4-inch, 2023)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE Plus offer big screens for lower prices

7 expert reviews

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alaScore 96

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (10.9-inch, 2023)

Don’t buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE if you want the most power you can get for your money...

10 expert reviews

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#15
alaScore 96

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (13-Inch, 2022)

If you want a tablet that you can use just as easily for computing, the Microsoft Surface Pro 9...

38 expert reviews

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#16
alaScore 96

Lenovo Tab Extreme

The Tab Extreme is a large tablet with an excellent display and some unique features that offer...

16 expert reviews

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#17
alaScore 96

Amazon Fire Max 11 (11-inch, 2023)

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is a capable option with a solid display that beats most of the budget...

15 expert reviews

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alaScore 96

Lenovo Tab P12

While the Lenovo Tab P12 may not be a perfect tablet, its price-to-performance ratio is...

12 expert reviews

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#19
alaScore 96

Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids (2023)

Corsair's latest member of the MP600 series offers good all-round performance and the heatsink...

4 expert reviews

#20
alaScore 95

XPPen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)

I may have nit-picky issues with the XPPen Artist 22 Plus Drawing Display, but as I said, it's...

5 expert reviews

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alaScore 95

Apple iPad Pro 6th Gen (11-inch, 2022)

Let's take a look at Apple's newest and most powerful tablet - the 2022 iPad Pro...

11 expert reviews

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#22
alaScore 95

Apple iPad Air 5th Gen (10.9 Inch, 2022)

Improvements haven’t been made in the areas I’d hoped for. Nevertheless, the iPad Air 2022...

48 expert reviews

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alaScore 95

Apple iPad mini 6th Gen (8.3-inch, 2021)

The iPad Mini 6 is easily the best small tablet around, although the price will likely make it a...

55 expert reviews

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#24
alaScore 95

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 (13-Inch, 2021)

The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 isn’t a huge step forward for Microsoft’s tablet line, but it’s a...

49 expert reviews

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#25
alaScore 95

Oukitel RT7 (10.1-inch, 2023)

The Oukitel RT7 Titan 5G is a beefy tablet that’ll be right at home on your most demanding trips...

5 expert reviews

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    Buying Guide

    Buying Guide - Tablet Computers

    The year 2010 was most definitely the year when the tablet was born. It has only been two years but somehow, it’s difficult to imagine the world without them. One look at a table is enough to declare that it’s neither a laptop nor a smartphone yet somehow it has caught the fancy of the world. So, what purpose does a tablet serve after all? Strictly speaking, it is not as feature intensive as a laptop and it is difficult to do any work on a tablet which requires intensive typing output. The tablet's USP, however is it’s lightweight and portability. It was specifically designed to serve that particular niche of people now known as digital nomads who need to stay connected to the internet wherever they are.

    A tablet is also ideal for watching movies or reading e-books on the go. It is in all senses a lighter version of a laptop- both in terms of weight and otherwise. It is definitely way more convenient to carry around than a heavy laptop and if you are looking to do only lightweight work, it fits your needs perfectly. You can use the Word processor, take quick notes, listen to a few songs, get some work done on the internet and just casually slip it into your bag. It is the comfort that it offers which has made it so popular. Off late, thanks to the impeccable design of the Apple iPad the tablet has become something of a fahion fad. It might not be something you strictly need, but you will still want to have it.

    Ever since the Apple iPad came out into the market, several other tablets like Amazon's Kindle Fire, Blackberry’s Play Book, and Dell’s Streak have also been released. There is a whole new market segment which is flooded with tablets while there are many more to come. The sheer variety means both good and bad news- it means you have a lot of options to choose from but the bad news is that the options might just manage to confuse you.

    Let's quickly go through the features you must look for while buying a tablet-

    1. Operating System

    Quite understandably, the operating system used by a tablet make a world of difference in its functioning. For a long time, the choice for the best OS out there was a no brainer. Only one name- the Apple iOS would come to mind. And there was a reason it enjoyed such a stature. The system works wonderfully smoothly on an iPad. It is quick and efficient- exactly what a tablet promises to be.

    Recently, Google's Android and Microsoft Windows 7 have been giving the Apple iOS some very decent competition. The huge advantage that Apple has over others is the access to millions of iPad apps. However, many users have experienced problems due to the insulated nature of the OS which restricts any kind of Bluetooth transfers.

    The latest version of the Android- the Honeycomb is the first OS designed by Google exclusively for tablets. This OS has its share of benefits- good software integration, compatibility with Adobe flash, something which is missing in Apple iOS and integration with Google apps.

    2. Screen

    Visually, a screen is all that a laptop has. In fact, it is the area where you will be doing all you work which is why the size matters. A tablet can be anywhere between 5 to 10 inches but ideally, you should like it to be closer to the maximum limit. Remember, you are using the tablet as a lighter version of a laptop not as a bigger version of a phone. The bigger the screen, the more comfortable you would be typing. But again, it can't be very big because then it will become bulky which defies the whole purpose of a tablet again.

    Simultaneously, look for an optimum screen resolution. In technical terms, dot pitch is a measure of the screen resolution with respect to its size. Higher pixels per unit area imply sharper pictures and thus, this is what you should ideally look for.

    3. Battery Life

    Now, if a tablet is designed to be used on the go, the most vital question to ask is how long does the battery last. While all tablet manufacturers make huge claims about battery life, it is always a good idea to inquire people around you and get a better estimate.

    4. Storage

    Tablets are available with different storage space- right from 16 to 64 GB. When it comes to storage, the bigger the better especially if you are going to store a lot of movies and images on your tablet.

    Besides these, also consider other factors related to internet availability (Wi-Fi or 3G), the quality of the camera and speakers, the number of USB slots (the iPad has none) and finally the price. Think about your personal needs and expectation from a tablet, how and when are you going to use it and other priorities.  In the end, it all boils down to personal choice. You might like something the first time you see it and then no one can convince you not to buy it or vice versa.

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