Tag Archives: best-tablets

Best tablets and accessories for Christmas gifts: Apple iPad, Microsoft Surface, Amazon Fire and more

If you’re still thinking of tablets as strictly for media consumption, games and email, it’s time to take a fresh look at what the latest models can do. Sure, they’re still great for entertainment, but they can also function as simple laptops for getting home office tasks done, too.  Disclaimer: CNET may get a share …

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Lenovo announces five new Android tablets starting at $70

Lenovo is doubling down on budget tablets, introducing three new models that will run Google’s Android Oreo operating system.  Starting at $70 — about what the previous-generation Tab 7 Essential cost — the entry-level Tab E family comes in three sizes: 7, 8 and 10 inches. The company has also announced two other tablets, the Tab P10 and Tab M10, but declined to …

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Logitech’s school

Apple’s latest iPad push to take on Chromebooks in schools didn’t just come with a new Apple tablet and software, but new specialized accessories. These accessories, announced by Apple at its education event back in March, are made by Logitech, not Apple: a super-rugged keyboard case called the Rugged Combo 2, and a tempting half-price $50 kid’s version of Apple …

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This is the best tablet deal in history

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! The current-gen Fire HD 10 for $100? There’s simply never been a better deal on a 10-inch tablet. …

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Amazon Fire HD 10 is an amazing big

#article-body > div.article-main-body > div > figure:nth-child(1) {display:none;} #article-body > div.col-7.article-main-body.row > figure:nth-child(1) {display:none;} The Good: A great value for a 10-inch tablet with a high-res screen and solid performance. Starts with 32GB of storage, the same as an iPad. Hands-free Alexa works as well as it does on an Echo. The Bad: Really pushes you towards Amazon services, making other media options …

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Alternatives to the iPad: From the Surface Pro 4 to the Amazon Fire

If tablets were the Brady Bunch, the Apple iPad would be Marcia and, well, everything else would be Jan. But that’s not fair, right? Those other tablets have great qualities, too. (Just like Jan.) And just because they’re not the most popular doesn’t mean they’re not worthy of your attention. (Just like Jan!) Here are the best tablets that aren’t …

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Top tablets with keyboards

The convenience of carrying around a compact tablet instead of a laptop has some people ditching their old notebooks for a more portable experience, but the benefits of a full keyboard can still come in handy. The models on this list blur the line between tablet and laptop — usually referred to as “hybrids” or “two-in-ones.” The double-life of a …

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Best tablets under $200 right now

A few of the best tablets can cost over $1,000, if you include high-end accessories like a keyboards and stylus. But not everyone wants or needs all of that. Here are some of the best tablets that currently cost around $200. Some models on this list have seen price reductions in anticipation of their replacements, offering a bargain to those …

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Best tablets money can buy

There are some really great tablets out there, but a lot of them suffer from expensive prices. Pricing usually declines to a reasonable point, but only after those models are no longer shiny and new. If you don’t want to wait, or don’t have to, here are the tablets that offer a high-end experience for a premium price. Tablet manufacturers …

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Best tablets with fingerprint sensors

The easiest password, and one of the most secure, is literally at the tip of your finger — that is, if your device has a fingerprint reader. Many new phones have integrated sensors that scan fingerprints, but only a few tablet manufacturers have embraced the idea. At this point, it’s still a deluxe feature you’ll only find on premium models. …

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