As tablets get lighter, faster and more popular, people are increasingly asking whether they should ditch their laptops and make the switch to tablets.
While there's still no such thing as a 'laptop killer' tablet, advancements in technology have largely leveled the playing field between the two popular portable computers. But distinctions remain. Laptops are still seen mostly as mobile personal computers, while tablets are viewed as having less computing power but more 'hip' factor.
There are some areas in which tablets can't really compete with laptops, such as gaming, presentation, creative endeavors and research. But that's not stopping many people, especially casual computer users, from switching from laptops to tablets. Plus, tablets do enjoy advantages over laptops in some areas, like music production, DJing and transferring drawings into design software and programs.
Here are 6 of the best tablets if you're considering replacing your laptop:
6. Microsoft Surface Pro 2: The original Surface Pro gets the pro upgrade treatment with improved speed, longer battery life, a current-generation Haswell processor and a backlit keyboard. It is relatively heavy compared to other tablets and the 64GB base model could do with a storage upgrade. Overall, this Windows 8.1 tablet is a winner, but with prices starting at $899, it's far from cheap.
5. Microsoft Surface 2: This Windows 8 tablet features a bright screen, an outstanding pen, touch and type cover keyboards and great versatility. On the downside, it's heavy, it's battery doesn't last as long as many competitors' and there's no where to tuck that awesome pen. But as a PC replacement, it's positively light, versatile and relatively inexpensive at $599.
4. Dell XPS 18: The XPS 18 offers all-in-one PC versatility in a portable 18-inch tablet. It's one of the thinnest tablets available today and boasts amazing audio quality and battery life. That screen is a little small, however, and the display is a bit too reflective compared to other tablets. The external keyboard could be better too. Priced from $799.
3. ASUS Vivo Tab RT TF600T: This sleek, sturdy offering from Taiwan's Asus outshines Microsoft's Surface in camera performance, has a rich, bright screen and boasts best-in-class battery life when used with the keyboard dock. Windows RT is another bonus. The keyboard, however, is a bit too cramped and trackpad issues have been reported. Also, you'll need Mobile Dock or a dongle if you want USB capability. With prices starting at $299, it's a great value.
2. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014): Packing Android 4.3, the updated Note 10.1 is a processing powerhouse with a superb screen, good camera and amazing S Pen. That stylus is the reason why many people buy this tablet. Take away the pen and some of its competitors look like more attractive alternatives. From $399.
1. ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700: Asus' ace-in-the-hole is its inspiring Infinity TF700. With a thin, lightweight aluminum body, lightning fast quad-core Tegra 3 processor, sensationally sharp screen and superlative rear camera, you'd expect a tablet like this to cost upwards of $500. But you'd be wrong; it's only $269 (an up), and the only real downside is lower than average battery life.
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