We look at the best tablets for everyday use, photo editing and graphics tablets, and review key features like display, battery life, efficiency and speed, keyboard support, and stylus performance.
Tablets have become widely popular as alternatives to large laptops. They can handle complex tasks and are convenient to carry around. An example of a budget-friendly and high-quality tablet is the Amazon Fire HD 10. Not only is it popular as a tablet, but is also quite famous for the Amazon Fire line. It has
The Asus Nexus 7 has to make room for the LG G Pad X 8.0 as the world’s most unappreciated tablet. LG released the popular tablet in 2016 and found great success by bundling it with major phone carriers. As a 4G LTE tablet, it was one of the few devices on the market that
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is for consumers that want a bit more tablet out of their laptop performance. It’s more portable, more kid-friendly, and brings with it a longer battery life. Having the friendliest price tag from the Surface line helps, but is still not its main feature. Microsoft has the unfortunate burden of
If you need a screen size bigger than the average smartphone but don’t require an extra-large, singing and dancing tablet, there are affordable units on the market such as the Lenovo Smart Tab M8 that will do the job nicely. These types of devices aren’t designed to perform processor-intensive tasks, but they are very handy
When the word ‘Acer’ comes to mind, most of us think about their wide and much-worthy range of computers and laptops. Very few people know about Acer Tablets and they are clearly missing out on some of the best Android Honeycomb devices. Android Honeycomb is specifically designed for gadgets that have a larger screen size.
Graphic or drawing tablets are a staple part of any designer’s workflow, especially important if you do lots of post-production retouching. One of the most popular brands for many years has been the Wacom variety. These tablets are excellent to use in practice, with lots of features and seamless workings, but they can also feel
No one will ever accuse Microsoft of lacking imagination. Execution is their Achilles heel, or at least it used to be. The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a strong contender for device of the year. With the Surface line still trying to find a firm identity, the Pro 7 comes in like a hammer. With
When the Surface series began in 2012, it marked a confusing time for the industry. Smartphones were still under six inches and could fit in one hand. Tablets were still considered expensive toys and hadn’t yet found a place in the industry. Apple was considered the de facto laptop choice but was out of the
The Wacom Cintiq 16 is one of the first models that gets mentioned for entry-level drawing. It’s not feature-rich, but it gets the job done without hitting your wallet. With a lot of new competition from other companies, this model may go further down the recommended list. But the most surprising revelation is the amount
In recent years, digital artists have made a shift from non-display tablets to those that integrate an active area and monitor. One brand that has grown in popularity among users is Parblo. And one of their more recent releases, the Parblo Mast10, has taken the graphic monitor tablet market by storm. The Mast10 scores high
Drawing tablet consumers are some of the ficklest buyers in the world. Finding the right tool for the job depends heavily on the software it’s compatible with. Since the bulk of drawing tablet purchases are for educational and professional use, some users won’t have a choice on the software or hardware side. Consumers that are
When it comes to graphic tablets, there are a few top players in the market. They all offer quality features, with one or two makes being the most recommended choices. Wacom usually hits the top of the list, but Huion also offers very similar functionality at a cheaper price point. The model we will be
Delving into the heady world of graphics tablets could not have come at a better time for myself. A graphics tablet such as the Huion 610 Pro is an obvious choice for those who regularly do graphic design, photo retouching, or straight up artwork. In my case, retouching wedding photos with a mouse just doesn’t
Apple has become a strong competitor in the technology market. From its smartphones to laptops, the logo is recognizable worldwide. As of late, the tablets have been crowned as some of the best. Recently, Apple released the iPad Pro 12.9 which has a large display and a slim design that has many tablet enthusiasts turning
The Wacom Intuos Pro digital graphic drawing tablet comes from a long standing maker of tablets for those who wish to scribble or use a pen as a computer controller instead of the usual mouse. Over the years there have been many models produced by the company, with the Intuos Pro being a top-line version.
It almost feels strange reviewing the camera capabilities on a tablet device. Coming from traditional photography, a tablet is the equivalent of holding up a picture frame to take stills or video which can seem weird at first, but in the right scenarios can be a fantastic tool. As camera kits go, you’re not suddenly
