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Thursday, April 30, 2015

What about buying a tablet?

I've had an Android tablet (a Nexus 7) for about two years and I love it.
I use it to read books (using a Kindle app) ("app" is just short for application.) I use it to check email quickly without having to start up my computer. I have a couple of games on it, and I use it to browse the internet. It's small enough to carry with me to a meeting and small enough to take on a plane or a road trip.

For me, it does not replace my desktop. But, it is a valuable asset. I selected Android over Apple on price, and over Windows on performance and availability of apps. But, each person makes their own selection based on which they want.


  • Are all tablets "iPads?" (no)
  • Can they all do the same sorts of things? (pretty much, yes)
  • Should I get a brand name or an off-brand? (depends)
  • Can I attach a normal keyboard? (no, but you can usually buy an additional small sized keyboard, though most of the time you'll want a regular computer if you're doing a lot of typing)
  • Which tablet should I consider buying?
There are many excellent resources to help you with that last question. Here are a few I have previewed:

Start with this Tablet buying guide: 7 essential tips from Laptopmag.com. Although it is an article written six months ago, the basics stand on their own.

This one is also a good overview of the various options you'll want to consider. Techradar.com offers Table buying guide: Which tablet should I buy? at http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/tablet-buying-guide-which-tablet-should-i-buy--1238785

This more recent article, Android, Apple or Windows: How to Choose the Right Tablet, is also quite helpful. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2382821,00.asp

This February, 2015 article in TrustedReviews.com offers the Top 14 Best Tablets with a description of each at http://www.trustedreviews.com/best-tablets_round-up

Or, if you want a more detailed guide as to top tablets, try this Tablet Guide: http://www.laptopmag.com/t/tablets
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