Your Ultimate Guide to Buying the Right Tablet

Buying Guide December 12, 2013   View Online | Manage Subscription | Follow Us   Welcome to the PCMag Buying Guide newsletter. This week, we've got everything you need to know about shopping for a tablet. TOP STORIES Android, Apple, or Windows: How to Choose the Right Tablet Whether you opt for an Apple iPad, or one of many Androids or Windows models, choosing the right tablet isn't necessarily a snap. Here's what you need to know before you hit the store. Share This: The 10 Best Tablets We've Tested Ready to take the plunge into the touch-friendly world of tablets? Good news is, you have a ton of options. Bad news is, well, you have a ton of options. Whether you want Apple, Android, or Windows, we've got you covered with our top picks to help narrow your search. Share This: No Love for the iPad? Check Out our Favorite Android Tablets The iPad might be the most popular, but it's not necessarily the best device for every person. If you want more freedom and more flexibility, Android might just be a better bet. Narrow down your search for the perfect tablet with these excellent Android-powered slates. Share This: Get Real Work Done With a Windows 8 Slate With a new generation of low-voltage, Intel processors and a touch-friendly UI, Windows tablets are looking more attractive and more affordable than ever before. If you need the power of Windows on the go, these are the five best choices out there right now. Share This: Top Tablets for Your Kids Whether you want access to a huge library of educational apps or just want to keep your little one occupied on your next road trip, a kid-friendly tablet is a good bet. We've rounded up some of the best tablets designed with children in mind. Share This: The No-Compromise iPad mini with Retina Display The new iPad mini packs the same punch as the full-sized iPad Air, and now sports a super-sharp Retina display as well. The smaller iPad is no longer the lesser iPad. Share This: Asus's Powerful, Productivity-Focused Transformer Pad TF701 The Transformer Pad TF701 carries on Asus's tradition of sleek and powerful, convertible Android slates. Add in a tack-sharp display and hours of added battery life thanks to an optional keyboard dock and you have one potent tablet. Share This: The Dell Venue 8 Pro Gets Small-Screen Windows Right This Windows 8.1 entry-level tablet corrects the problems that can crop up when using mobile tablets like the iPad or Google Nexus families. But is it a replacement for a Windows laptop PC? On that, we're not so sure. Share This: Share This: For more reviews, news, guides, expert advice, and alerts, visit our Tablet Product Guide. Featured Research Expense Management Top 6 Considerations for Online Expense Management On-Demand CRM SMB On-Demand CRM Comparison Guide CRM Through the Ages CRM Through the Ages: An Infographic FEATURED OFFERS AWARD-WINNING TECH now on sale! Apple TV  |  Streaming MSRP: $99.99 |  $94.99 + Free Shipping  SteelSeries Apex  |  Gaming MSRP: $129 |  $99.99 + Free Shipping  Wii Fit U (for Wii U)  |  Gaming MSRP: $59.99 |  $59.99 + Free Shipping  Bose SoundLink Mini  |  Speakers MSRP: $199.99 |  $199 iPad Air  |  Tablets MSRP: $499 |  $499 CyberLink PowerDirector 12  |  Video Editing MSRP: $99.99 |  $79.99 SOS Online Backup - $7.49/mo  |  Online Backup MSRP: $9.99 |  $7.49 eNewsletter Information You are subscribed to PCMag.com's Buying Guide with the email address pctipworld@gmail.com. Click here to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To subscribe to other e-mail newsletters from Ziff Davis, change your delivery format from HTML to text, or change your email address, click here. Copyright ©2013 Ziff Davis, Inc.  All Rights Reserved. Ziff Davis, Inc., 28 East 28th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10016