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When shopping for a tablet, screen size is one of the few
factors that could complicate the whole process. Do you go small, medium, or
large? We recommend that you pick a size that matches the task at
hand. Buy a tablet that will allow you to do what you want to do effectively
and conveniently. Here’s how to decide;
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Apple iPad Mini 4 (7-inch) |
Devices in this range are small and lightweight. They can
easily fit into some pockets, in most purses, and in bags. They are also the
most affordable with a majority priced in the $100 range.
Their light-weight design makes them a great pick for
reading e-books and checking emails. Additionally, if you’re looking for a
tablet that can double up as a phone, a 7-Inch device would work extremely
well.
The small screens are however not very ideal for playing
computer games, watching long movies, or running productivity software such as
spreadsheets and word processors. In addition, these low-cost devices come with
slow processors which could seriously slow you down.
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Dell Venue 7840
8-Inchers try to offer the best of both worlds. The devices
are small enough to comfortably fit in most purses and a few jacket pockets,
but larger screens mean you can run some productivity software on the tablets.
Prices here range widely. But in general, be prepared to spend between $150 and
$300.
Of course, with the larger screen, reading becomes easier
than if you were using a 7-Inch tablet. That’s why 8-inch tablets are common
with e-book readers. The larger screen also means you can try a few games on
these tablets. Even word processing
becomes a little easier.
However, the one inch jump in size adds some weight. This,
plus the fact the devices are large, means carrying them around isn’t as easy
as with 7-inch tablets.
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Now we’re entering the “big size” zone. Here portability
becomes one of the last advantages as screen real estate takes center stage. In
other words, if you’re buying a tablet in this range, you should be focusing on
what the larger screen would get you first before talking about portability.
Fortunately, prices for device in this category don’t differ much from those of
8-inch tablets.
With regards to performance, 9-inch tablets come with better
specs. The processing power is stronger, memory is larger, and even the
graphics is better. This means you can run spreadsheets and play most games on
a 9-inch tablet without any impediments.
On the flip side, however, you can forget about carrying
your tab in your back pocket. In fact, you need to purchase a separate bag for
the device.
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For the best experience, 10-inch tablets are often the best
choice. They offer everything you may want in a tablet – portability, power,
and beauty. But be prepared to spend up to $500 on one.
In addition to being outstanding at basic tablet tasks,
10-inchers are excellent at video and most of them can capably handle computer
games. They are also great at productivity and corporate applications, making
them the go-to devices for business travelers.
Carrying them around is not very easy though. It requires
nearly the same commitment you’d need when carrying a laptop. Since the devices
just won’t fit in a purse, you’ll need to carry them in a backpack, briefcase,
or gadget bag.
12 Inches
Lastly, 12-inch tablets are the largest tablets you’ll find
in the market currently. They are also the most powerful and most pricey. A
typical 12-inch tablet costs upwards of $800 while others, especially from
Apple, cost well over $1,000.
But they easily handle the full range of tasks you’d want to
do on a computer. Whether it’s watching a movie, online shopping, browsing the
internet, or editing photos, a 12-inch tablet will handle the job without signs
of choking.
These large tablets are also easier to type on thanks to the
fact that they use split screen keyboards. Some of them even come with external
keyboards that you can attach to the tablet and use just like a desktop
keyboard.
To carry them around, however, you need a laptop bag,
backpack, or briefcase.
What Now?
Armed with this information, we hope that you can now make
an informed choice on your next tablet purchase.
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