Tablets are devices halfway between laptops and smartphones but with the not insignificant advantage of being super light and comfortable to have the internet and the main applications always at hand. The iPad is almost the obligatory choice as a tablet and in fact it is still now the best selling. Today, however, the choice has expanded a lot and you can buy, in addition to the iPad, various Android tablets, Chinese tablets below cost, combined computers and tablets with Windows 10 operating system. Here we will present a brief guide to buying a new tablet like this. to know in advance what to take and how much to spend. READ ALSO: Best Android tablet: Samsung, Huawei or Asus ">
The iPad is the most popular and was the first truly successful tablet in history; it is therefore the most mature device of all, the one with the most applications in the store optimized for its screen. Apps optimized for iPad tablets are more numerous than those optimized for Android tablets. The iPad is simple to use, has excellent hardware, works well and retains its value even after one or two years, so that it can be sold. The weakness of the iPad is the cost: compared to Android tablets it costs much more . The iPads are available in three versions: iPad Mini, iPad and iPad Pro. If we focus on an iPad it is worth buying it used and the previous version compared to the one on sale (so the differences are few). Another negative point is the higher cost of the apps compared to the Android ones, a factor not to be underestimated if we want to download many apps, considering that even the most useful ones can be paid or provide for in-app purchases to take advantage of all the functions.
In another article we have listed the best free apps for iPad
Android
Google's operating system dominating the smartphone market still has some weaknesses on the tablet front. Since Android is a free operating system that can be used by any manufacturer, there are many Android tablets, of different brands and formats. There are also tablets with keyboard that detaches and reattaches that turn into laptops or those that integrate with the smartphone becoming a single device.
The Android operating system is incredibly flexible and if you like the idea of making the tablet look like a laptop, then it works much better than iPadOS.
Android can be used with a mouse, keyboard, remote desktop applications etc. Keep in mind, however, that Android tablets are not all the same and that there are models that have obsolete hardware and versions of Android so old as to be very slow from the first start. It is important to read the reviews before buying an Android tablet, especially if it is an unknown brand and if it costs less than 150 Euros. As mentioned before, even if there are thousands of apps for Android, those optimized for tablet screens are very few in relation to the size of the store. That's not to say they don't work, just that they could hurt on 10-inch large-screen tablets.
In another article we saw together the 20 best apps for Android tablets .
Windows 10
Windows 10 tablets are newer than Android and iPad tablets and are usually tablets that can be converted into laptops with the addition of a keyboard .
With a Windows 10 tablet to which you can connect the keyboard, so that you can also use normal desktop PC programs without any problem. A convertible Windows 10 tablet costs much more than any other tablet, but it can effectively replace any laptop and is perfect for the business user who needs Microsoft Office programs. On the app side, the Microsoft store is not as rich as that of Android and iOS, but it adds to the compatibility the presence of support for .exe programs, so we can install any PC program that we know. The best convertible tablets with Windows 10 are the Surface produced by Microsoft itself which however cost a disproportionately (over 1000 €), therefore reserved only for those who work with a convertible tablet of this type (which is still of great quality).
Screen size
Regarding the size of the tablet, a lot depends on personal tastes; the bulk of the market is that of 7/8 inches and 10 inches .If you think of the tablet to read books and surf the internet, then the 7 is fine, if you already have a 5 smartphone, it is worth taking a 10 tablet, if you want to use the tablet as a computer and to work, then better the big one. The best way to find out which format you prefer is to go to a store and try them out. Be careful to check not only the screen size, but also the weight. For Android tablets, keep in mind that 10-inch ones can have poor graphics performance with some apps, as explained above.
Which tablet to buy
A few months ago we answered this question by publishing a table on which tablet is better to buy. In the Android and Windows world, there are some criteria to consider if you want to avoid junk. Read the reviews from reliable sites, check which Android version is installed and if it is upgradeable and pay attention to the hardware quality of the pieces if you choose a convertible tablet, which I personally do not recommend. Below we have collected the best tablet models that should be purchased at the moment:Android tablet
- Tablet Fire HD 8 (€ 109)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A (€ 214)
- Huawei Mediapad T3 (144 €)
- Huawei MediaPad M5 (€ 250)
Apple Tablet (iPad)
- Apple iPad (350 €)
- Apple iPad PRO (850 €)
Convertible Windows 10
- Lenovo MIIX 320 (450 €)
- HP - PC ENVY x360 (749 €)
- Microsoft Surface Pro 7 (€ 1300)
- Microsoft Surface Go (500 Euros)
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