12 best tablets you can buy right now
Digital entertainment is at an all-time high with so many people staying home right now. Luckily for those who want to take the plunge into the tablet world, there are more awesome options than ever.
Whether you want something for your kids to play and learn on, something for creative work or even a laptop substitute, there’s a tablet out there for you. Tap or click for 5 things you didn’t know your tablet could do.
Below is a list of our favorite tablets on the market right now, organized by manufacturer. Read through to find a quality tablet that can best meet your particular wants and needs. We certainly found ours!
Apple
1. iPad
Apple made the first tablet with its iPad, and it’s still a great option for an all-around great tablet. Take notes, and play games on its 10.2-inch retina display, and enjoy its 10 hours of battery life.
You can write and draw on the iPad too, but you need to buy an Apple Pencil for that. It’s a worthwhile investment, but since the iPad generally costs between $300-$400, an extra $100 might be a little steep for some folks.
2. iPad Mini
If you’re on the go a lot and want a tablet for your travels, we recommend the iPad Mini. It has all the functionality of an iPad, but at 7.9 inches, it’s better for more purses and backpacks than the iPad itself.
3. iPad Air
Want a big screen, but don’t want to lug around the weight of an iPad? The iPad Air weighs just one pound while having a 10.5-inch retina screen display. So for traveling with a bigger display, the iPad Air is the way to go.
4. iPad Pro
For the creative types out there, your best tablet is the iPad Pro. With its 12.9-inch retina screen and greater computing power, the iPad Pro is perfect for drawing and animating at home or while out in the world.
For this tablet, which can also have up to 1 TB of storage, the Apple Pencil is essential for getting everything out of it. If you’re not much of a digital artist though, you may want to get another tablet.
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