What Kind of Tablet Do You Need?

New York City - October 6, 2015 The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is displayed at the Microsoft Windows 10 Devices Media event in New York City. Credit: Andrew White for WIRED

In just a handful of years tablets have become the go-to piece of tech for a variety of business and entertainment purposes. Not only do tablets offer unrivalled convenience, but the processing power of these devices has made them essential tools for quick games of online poker as well as complex video-conferencing sessions.

But there’s a massive range of different styles of tablets to consider, so here’s a rundown of which devices might be best suited for particular needs.

Tablets for business

New York City - October 6, 2015 The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is displayed at the Microsoft Windows 10 Devices Media event in New York City. Credit: Andrew White for WIRED

With the continued dominance of Windows in many business environments, Microsoft have been quick to adapt their tablets for the 21st century workplace. In just six months the brand’s Surface Pro 4 has caught the eye of many in the business community as a result of its innovative hybrid design that meant that it could be used as a standard laptop, or as a detachable lightweight tablet.

Of particular interest was the inclusion of a more power-efficient CPU and a magnetic Surface pen that could facilitate an easy way to make notes in the hectic business environment.

Tablet gaming options

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Many gamers are increasingly turning to tablets for their entertainment needs, and as such it’s become increasingly important for a chosen tablet to have an up-to-date CPU and graphics processor that capable of handling the more data-hungry games.

Thankfully Google have really stepped up their game with the introduction of the Pixel C tablet that’s proven to deliver lightning fast speeds for complex games such as Vainglory. And the bright and colourful display makes graphics-heavy games like the touchscreen-friendly shoot-em-up Halo: Spartan Assault surprisingly visceral. Even Lucky Nugget Casino’s online games would work well on the Pixel C, and who wouldn’t enjoy the online poker on this groundbreaking device?

Tablets for movie fans

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And finally, it’s important to remember that many of us now use our tablets for watching movies and TV shows. Whether it’s on the morning commute or even in bed, we can now enjoy an entire world of cinema at our fingertips thanks to some amazing advances in tablet technology.

But for the true movie buff, the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro might be the best option. This is because the compact device has earned excellent reviews for its inclusion of a built-in projector that means that whether you’re watching the latest Hollywood blockbuster, or even just playing some online poker, you need never be inhibited by a small screen size again!