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How Apple should unleash the iPad Pro in 2019

I’ve written this story before. For years. I sit on a train, in a coffee shop, at the office, on a plane, at a press conference. The iPad is in my hands. I think: this can be my everything. This could be the One Device. And then, something happens. A disconnect, a workflow break, something …

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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 of revenue from the sale …

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Get a Microsoft Surface Pro 6 tablet with keyboard for $799

Hey Cheeps, Rick is off today, so I’m filling in. He’ll be back in the deals saddle Monday, don’t worry. Looking for a “real” laptop that’s super thin and light, touchscreen-equipped yet powerful enough to handle whatever you want to throw at it? Today’s deal on a tablet could be for you. The 2018 Microsoft Surface Pro 6 convertible tablet …

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Google Pixel Slate is the Mirror Universe iPad Pro

I have a dream of a tablet that can also be my laptop. The Microsoft Surface already does that. The iPad Pro tries for that, but delivers only half of the equation. And now the Google Pixel Slate claims to offer the exact things the iPad Pro lacks most, but at an equally high price. But it brings with it …

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Black Friday 2018 spotlight: Best deals on Microsoft Surface products

Microsoft scrubbed the Surface lineup back in October, unveiling new versions of its Surface Pro tablet and Surface laptop, refreshing its Surface Studio all-in-one desktop PC, and debuting its first pair of noise-canceling headphones. Now, Black Friday is presenting an opportunity for the company to promote some of its newest devices and clear out older inventory. And that means discounts. The 40 best Cyber Monday …

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Black Friday countdown: CNET’s 10 Days of Deals!

Hold onto your wallets, deal shoppers! Actually, get out your wallets, because we’ve got something new and cool: CNET’s 10 Days of Deals. Starting Nov. 5, and running every weekday through Nov. 16, we’ll serve up a sweet deal you won’t find anywhere else. Yep, you’ll get exclusives on some of our favorite products — items you’ll love for yourself …

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Microsoft Surface Go gets LTE Advanced option

Microsoft’s most diminutive Surface tablet, the Surface Go, follows in the footsteps of its older and since-replaced brother the Surface Pro by getting an option to configure it with LTE Advanced connectivity. It’s only difference from the current model is the addition of a Nano SIM tray and the relevant antennas, which add about 0.4 oz/10 grams to the weight …

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Get a Microsoft Surface Book 2 for $1,375

Welcome to CNET’s 10 Days of Deals — Day 4. This is something more likely to appeal to business users than everyday consumers, but it’s still worth a look. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Daily Steals has the Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch) for $1,374.99 with promo code CHEAPBOOK. This model sells elsewhere for $1,500 — and …

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The Google Pixel Slate is now available for preorder

The Google Pixel Slate is now available for preorder, having being announced last month at Google’s October event. The Pixel Slate is a Chrome OS tablet, but thanks to Google’s additional Pixel Keyboard ($199) and Pixelbook Pen ($99) you can use it as a Microsoft Surface-like convertible, or as a cheaper alternative to the Google Pixelbook. Now playing: Watch this: …

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Google Express flash sale: Save 20% on AirPods, MacBooks, Nintendo Switch and more

Forget Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Some of the best deals of the year can be found right now at Google Express. When you apply promo code WISH20 at checkout, you’ll save 20 percent — which leads to all-time low prices on some high-profile products. See it at Google Express Amazingly, that code works even with items that are already …

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