iPads Tablets & eReaders

 It’s hard to believe, but Microsoft’s Surface Pro tablet is in its fourth generation. I spent a week test driving the Surface Pro 4 and despite being an iPad guy, this is the tablet I’d buy if I wanted a 2-in-1 device to replace my laptop.

 Tablets are computers, but they aren’t necessarily the same as full-fledged laptops or desktops that offer the full breadth in hardware and software. That paradigm is slowly shifting, now that some tablets are being designed as full-on laptop replacements capable of creating content in much the same way. There are five tablets that do stand out in that regard, with promising abilities to help boost productivity, while shedding weight.  

Google is back in the tablet game with the Pixel Tablet, making a strong argument that it’s the kind of device you want to keep within reach.

A tablet may not always feel like a computer, but it often comes closer when you introduce the right accessories to the mix.

To complement its two other smaller tablets, Amazon has another one with a larger display in the Fire HD 10—ideal for watching a lot of video.

Thinking about buying a tablet and wondering where to start? Before you start researching specs and prices, answer these four simple questions to get a better idea of what tablet might be best for you.  

There are many different strategies that can be used when picking a tablet. For example, it’s always a good idea to know what you might use the tablet for before choosing one. Often, it just comes down to price and your budget. Today, manufacturers are offering tablets ranging in price from under $100 to over $1,000. The choice can be overwhelming, but I’ll try to make things easier with my pick from each of the most popular price categories.

When it comes to tablets, the Google Pixel Slate packs plenty of power as a premium ChromeOS tablet, but it comes with a few caveats to consider.

Having a persistent LTE connection makes sense for tablets used by students, freelancers, entrepreneurs and anyone who needs to be connected always or who is wary of free Wi-Fi.