20 Best Tablet For Home Inspectors (Feb 2023 Update)

I bought this when TSV for my 12 year old grandson for Christmas. I don't know about the device since it is not Christmas yet, but I have tried making the Caseable custom case for it, and the site does not work right. After many many attempts at loading the two pictures, it finally accepted the pictures; however, when I tried to add to the cart, it came up with this long red error. I emailed Caseable three different times. I finally got a reply telling me to upload using a different browser which I did. It gave me the same long red error. THIS IS A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. I asked for a phone number in the fourth email and even asked if they could place the order for me and I attached the two photos for the front and back of the case. I got no reply back. The free case voucher was a big part of why I bought. My 12 year old grandson cannot read or write and lives in a group home for his education. I thought he would love seeing his family picture on it, and he would know it was his. I also purchased the extra DS card. I hope the device works better than the website for Caseable. This was very deceptive. I am a regular QVC shopper.BaileyFarms0

I rarely leave reviews, but I was pretty disappointed by the tablet. It is extremely clunky from a uix pov. I use the iPad Pro, and I do everything on it. I thought I would give this a try just to see how it works and it was a reasonable enough price point for me to take that risk. I also figured I could use it for streaming and use my iPad mostly for all the work I already do on it. Ultimately, the quality of this tablet pales in comparison to an iPad, let alone iPad Pro. I have not tried other tablets, so I can't speak to them, but there's a lot of work and room for improvement to be done by Amazon if they want to stay in this space-on myriad levels, even for this price point. The tablet doesn't remotely compare to the quality of any Apple ipad of any generation. I am not an employee or rep for Apple,and am actually more of a moonlighting tech enthusiast. Having said that, another reason why I'm leaving a review is because they are now offering it on HSN for less money and on a two-for-one basis. they have the same parent and to me this indicates the fact that the quality just isn't there on this product and they need to get rid of them. I wish they would offer a credit to a customer like me who recently purchased it. I would say get it on HSN if you have kids get it on the two for one basis and you could probably get a coupon at hsn so you could probably get it for around $60-70 for two instead of $89 for one.kat88881111

I am seriously confused by the negative reviews as I have nothing but praise for this fire tablet. Having bought several of these over the years, my last purchase, the Fire 10th edition I dropped and damaged. I had intended to purchase the same from Amazon but the price of this Fire 11th edition offer proved no contest. This 11th edition tablet was delivered within two days following, which I had no problems with the transfer from my previous notwithstanding that the previous was damaged beyond repair. I am very pleased with this tablet it has all previous features plus easy access to u tube and social media. The picture quality has improved from my previous too. The only query relates to the exchange voucher for the protective case (as insisted by my husband given previous breakage). I attempted to obtain the free case together with an additional screen protector. When however attempting to pay, a message in German informed me that payment through my Amazon account, as offered, was not supported? I plan therefore to just access the free case!Maya

My Surface Pro 4 was coming up on six years and was down to about 1.5 hours of battery life. I bought this as a replacement and I am happy with the purchase. The battery life isn't world-beating, but it is still pretty good. The performance is vastly improved. The new hardware and updated Core I5 provide fast wake-up and facial recognition. The quality, power, and portability are still there – and those are the things that attracted me to Surface Pro originally. You NEED the type cover. It has always struck me as a marvel of engineering. It is a satisfying typing experience in a very small package. The backlit keys are also appreciated. The pen is less important for most people, although annotating your slides when presenting can be useful – and cool. I use mine rarely, but I am not an artist. Overall, this is a solid system that I have no qualms about recommending to those who want a top-shelf Windows tablet.Ricky

This is a good surface pro to buy (i7/16GB/512GB). The black model looks cool. my previous surface was a surface 4 and it got replaced with a surface 5. It was platinum/metallic. The black one looks pretty nice. I recommend getting 512GB instead of 256GB as 256GB is getting pretty cramped and will wear out faster. Its better to wait for the 7+ to come out and be available due to the removable SSD and the upgrades processor. But due to shortage that is hard to come by. I got a $400 discount on this 512GB model making it $2149. Yes the 7+ has an upgradable SSD, but considering I was able to get the 512GB model, I wouldn't need the SSD upgraded any time soon. compared to a 2 core 4 thread i5 in the Surface pro 5, this 4 core 8 thread i7 in the surface pro 7 runs circles around my previous surface. I do a lot of video recording in class, ands this allows me to be able to record class and do work at the same time without issues. I can record zoom calls (windows button+G) or record session inside the web browser (windows+g) for classes that don't auto record. This is good for studying as I can review classes. I use Microsoft onenote a lot. And this is a must have app for the microsoft surface pro. I learned my lesson, I will record videos only to external to save the life of the SSD. This is my 4th surface now. Now real failures with previous models other then the battery will need to be replaced after 3-4 years and this is actually easy to do, but microsoft may replace the device for free if the battery expands the screen. (This rare and does not happen that often, but any lithium ion battery can get puffed if too hot for long periods of time so take care of your laptops and phones and tablets and do not over charge especially with the case on) The Surface Pro 7 i7 has a build in fan to keep cpu cool. Just beware the surface can get hot, so avoid using a case whenever possible. In most cases, a case is not needed. Just remove the case when not needed (like at home) to pop back the stand to help the surface to keep cool when running or charging. Do not charge when its in a back pack as this is bad for the battery. Also make sure you turn off before you put in the bag (just push power button). Anyways thats my experience with my surface pro 4. So I will apply all I learned to better take care of the pro 7.ShqTTh

I bought the surface go 2 because my husband has th surface go pro for work, and since I'm always having to carry my laptop, it's small, easy to use. I have the attached keyboard. A couple things about the OS – Seems to freeze often and I don't even have all my files synced get from my laptop. Windows aren't closing when I click "x" or use task bar, "close window". When I open apps, it doesn't show that it's opening nor the wait message – it just doesn't open. I do have to buy new licensing for the office products, can't just switch from my laptop to surface, so not yet using for that feature. Tablet mode doesn't seem to do anything different cause when a key is accidentally pressed on attached keyboard, it acts upon that key press. I would probably not get this device again.Rza390

If you need a Windows 10 tablet with built-in LTE this is a great choice. Very few Windows 10 laptops are LTE capable now days so there are not many options unless you want to carry a hotspot everywhere. Please note this does not come with a case, keyboard, stylus or Office365 license. Upon first use the device seemed very slow but that was because it was installing many windows updates and device firmware patches. Once all updates are done the device is quite fast. The touchscreen is very good and sharp enough to accomplish almost anything. I wish it had better battery life as I get about 3+- or so hours of use and maybe 7-8 hours of standby.L Stotch

Got this to replace an older Lenovo tablet that I'd be using for writing notes and reading ebooks. It's perfect and less expensive than the Remarkable Tablet I'd been considering. My son saw me working on it and asked what it was and why my handwriting looked exactly like it does on paper. I told him it was because of the S pen as it doesn't write as fat as other styluses/pencils on electronic devices. All of the apps from my Note9 with cracked screen transferred over with no issues and I was able to replace my phone with a cheaper one since it's mainly for text/calls. The new phone and the new Samsung tablet cost less than a new smartphone so it was a win all the way around. Added a screen protector to the tablet before using. The size also makes it easy to carry from place to place. Would definitely recommend it to others.Vincentia

I am conflicted about this tablet because on one hand I like it and on other hand, I wish it was more. The already good experience with S6 Lite makes me wonder how much better is Tab S8. Here are things that I like about S6 Lite S-pen support (it comes in the box). It is so good, and I dare to say it is the best in the business. Writing feels natural. There is no latency and screen feel soft to touch just like if you were writing on regular paper. Handwriting recognition works well, and I rarely need to make corrections. Samsung apps that come pre-installed on the tablet are useful. Everything just flows naturally with s-pen on the tablet, and I find myself using s-pen 90% of the time, even for things like scrolling through webpages. I also use Microsoft office 365 which has s-pen support out of the box. I can edit PDF files, write notes in OneNote (although I wish OneNote had more options like on PC). So, in summary I find S-pen surprisingly useful and easy to use. Integration with Samsung phone. I use Samsung flow to connect the tablet and my phone together. I own Samsung Laptop and I find Samsung flow unnecessary on PC (because of Microsoft Phone Link) but the app is actually very useful when used with Samsung Tablet. I get all messages, notifications from the phone right on the tablet. I can control phone from the tablet (through screen casting) and even make call and send text messages. Call quality is actually very good. I did make few calls for testing, and I could hear people well and I was told that my voice quality was very good as well. You do not need to have your phone next to you when you have the tablet and it is kind of cool to talk to people through the tablet and at the same time make notes of the conversation in Samsung Notes. The tablet is lite, it is comfortable to hold, screen is nice and bright, speaker audio quality is crisp, and speakers are loud. The tablet provides good experience for media consumption like Netflix or YouTube Battery is good. It will last all day without need of recharging. Here are things that I wish were better I wish the tablet had display with 120Hz refresh rate. I have Samsung phone that has 120hz display and in comparison, scrolling through webpages feel choppy on S6 Lite I wish that this tablet had faster processor and more RAM. Qualcomm 720G is improvement over 2020 version but it is still lower hardware specs on this is especially noticeable while surfing the internet. I tried Edge, Samsung Browser, Firefox but they all feel just okey borderline sluggish. My Samsung phone is noticeably faster. I wish Samsung had another version of this tablet with more RAM and more powerful processor. I wish there was version of this tablet with LTE connectivity. I do not understand why midrange tablet like this does not get to have LTE but the cheapest of the cheapest A series tablet do. If you need LTE then you can either accept cheap Samsung Tab A or just go with Apple. I think Samsung is shooting itself in the foot, especially with business customers. Overall, this is good product considering its price but if you find yourself using this tablet a lot for work, productivity tasks then it might be better to invest more money and just get S8 that has twice as much RAM, way much faster processor, a little bit bigger screen, updated S-pen and bigger battery.Bitek2022

I think it’s been 2-3 weeks I’m using this personally and for school. School – I find the split screen ability to be very useful, but of course it’s only one app at a time. I couldn’t split screen my PowerPoint from school canvas and the assignment from the school canvas on the other. So, I have to download the PowerPoint. It isn’t a PC after all. I also have to find and ask for School WiFi. If not, use my hotspot. Games – I downloaded COD, Wildrift, Toca Boca, and 4 other games , and I haven’t found any problem. Wildrift had some annoying issues, but maybe it’s the game itself cuz it sometimes happens in my phone. Stylus- I like the stylus. It’s Magnetic so it sticks to the side of the Tablet, or to it’s little space in the cover. It has no delays, and works really well. I love all the extra stuff I could do with it. Camera- I don’t really use the camera and gallery often, but there’s some really funny things to explore in there. The camera quality is decent.Litbit123

This tablet is absolutely amazing! Initial impressions after setting this tablet up are that it's super thin, light and seems very durable with it's metal frame. It looks and feels premium! Upgrading to this from the Tab S7 seems like there isn't much difference on the outside but I can honestly say that this tablet feels faster, has a better display, and even sounds a little better than the last gen of this same tablet. I would say that if you're on the fence between this an an iPad I would say that you'll have just as good of an experience in terms of software as Samsung has done a nice job streamlining the software so you can setup and get going in minutes. I actually like the feel of the S-Pen on this tablet far better than any I've used so far. In terms of the pen and writing, it really seems more responsive and to me feels more natural because it's so much more responsive. As far as connectivity goes, the WiFi speeds are fast and the reception is overall solid. In fact, one odd thing is that my Tab S7 sometimes has WiFi reception issues in my living room but this tablet has not had that issue at all. You can easily expand storage on it with the MicroSD and add significant storage to the tablet. I often keep media and photos/videos on one and then use internal memory for apps and games. Many software titles on Android work well with SD Storage and let you configure where media is stored separate from the app itself so having expandable memory is an easy thing to do an manage. The display is very bright and vibrant and with it's high variable high refresh rate it looks good and feels good when scrolling through web pages or media. You can attach a second display through USB-C and even multi-task where you can watch videos on one display and do email on the other with Samsung Dex which is not something you can do or even do well on any other tablet out there. The best part is you can even charge while using the second display all through the same cable, it's TRULY AMAZING! The USB C charging and data port is a welcomed feature as it charges fast and lets you quickly transfer media to your computer and really as fast as your microSD card will read data off of it. There is no headphone jack so that would be the one thing I'd keep in mind if you still prefer to use wired headphones. The last thing is how fast this tablet is, apps just snap up when your load them and updating apps used to take a fair amount of time for 20-30 apps and this tablet blazes through them in on a few minutes. It's OTA software update only took a matter of minutes also, so Samsung has clearly done things to optimize the software and the processor is just simply faster than any other out there. Battery life is amazing, you can surf the internet an watch movies on Netflix for hours without any problem. In the time I've had with it I've yet to run it dead in the middle of doing something and feel confident I could go anywhere with it and not worry about it running dead. The fast charging also helps make that task an easy quick thing when you need a quick boost on power. Overall, this tablet is simply amazing! Having owned iPads previously, I can say with every bit of confidence that this tablet is better than any other out there right now. It makes consuming media, or doing things a breeze, and with a keyboard (and even mouse) you can have a laptop-like experience. Using Samsung Dex, is amazing and makes this tablet a lot more than just a tablet replacing many laptops!btb2k

The Galaxy Tab S series of tablets are Samsung’s flagship tablets renowned for top notch performance. With vibration abilities, compass, surface level, S Pen and a snappy Snapdragon processor, many will appreciate the value of the Tab S8; delivered at a measly 1.10 lbs. Following the current trend of very minimalistic packaging, the contents on the drastically reduced packaging box size are essentially 5 (five) items: USB-C data/charge cable • Galaxy Tab S8 • S Pen • Ejector Pin • Quick Start Guide You certainly get what you paid for in terms of hardware when dealing with the Galaxy Tab S series. My aluminum encased Tab S8 incorporates an Octa Core Snapdragon Gen 1 processor, configured with 128GB of internal memory, 8 GB RAM and an 8000mAh battery. The battery is capable of Samsung’s Super Fast Charging technology with a 45W charger. Samsung offers this as an optional accessory but once you have tried it, it becomes clear it is very essential. A full charge lasts over a day with moderate binging in my experience. MicroSDs up to 1 TB can be used to expand storage when needed. Four (4) AKG Stereo speakers featuring Dolby Atmos, evenly split between the top and bottom of the tablet deliver a rather immersive experience. The display is a 120 Hz, 11 inch TFT LCD display capable of 2560 x 1600 resolution. Having previously owned a Galaxy Tab S6, I have come to prefer the LCD display over the Super AMOLED version. It is a personal choice due to the color production being not as oversaturated as the latter. I miss out on the darker blacks and better battery life but it is a fair trade off for my purposes. The device runs Android 12 out of the box along with Samsung’s One UI version 4.1; it could potentially receive updates to Android 16. For connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax standard radio is onboard. Bluetooth version 5.2 also helps quick connectivity with the Samsung ecosystem. The convenience of automatically pausing your tablet so you can answer a call on your phone and then resuming the tablet once completed is priceless in my opinion. With compatible handsets, calls and text messages can be received on the tablet. The Galaxy Tab S8 ports a 12MP ultrawide camera in the front and a 13MP autofocus, 6MP ultrawide array in the rear. For dark environments, a flash is provided. Pictures are decent but I will be sticking with my Note as that has a more formidable array of lenses. The flash doubles as a flash light via the Edge Panel utility. There is no NFC on the Galaxy Tab S8. In other tablets I have previously owned, NFC helped facilitate quick pairing with compatible Bluetooth enabled devices. Unlike the Tab S8 Plus or the Tab S8 Ultra, the fingerprint reader is embedded in the power button. In my experience, it is more reliable compared to the ultrasonic variant located under the display of my Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G. It could be due to the fact that the smartphone display probably gets dirtier/oily compared to the power button on the tablet. Face recognition is another biometric security feature. The Tab S8 ships with the S Pen that all fans of he Note series have come to consider highly invaluable. Latency is now at the lowest level to create a truly enjoyable experience scribbling on the tablet. Its features have evolved over the years and can currently perform the following tasks: • Help clip text and images from apps • Take notes and convert to text • Perform translations • Capture pictures, control music For storage, the S Pen attaches magnetically to the rear of the tablet in a very specific orientation (nib towards camera array. It gets charged by the tablet in the process. As tablets and smartphones have evolved, the laptop has been relegated. I primarily perform about 80 percent of tasks via my smartphone (Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G). For streaming purposes (audio and video), I rely on the Tab S8. Microsoft Office is available for free on tablets 10.1 inches or smaller and as such the Tab S8 requires a subscription in order to use. I have never been a fan of the Samsung DeX feature. I prefer to keep the desktop and tablet experience separate. For gaming, Asphalt 9 handles very well with no lag. For the next iteration, NFC would be very much welcome. Although everyone appreciates going Green, including a charger adapter would go a long way to win converts to the brand, especially as every other manufacturer appears to be shipping without them too. I believe my Tab S6 shipped with replacement nibs for the S Pen. I commend Samsung for the very sleek formfactor and shape. It also appears to be the same size as its predecessor implying cases could be reused if upgrading from the Tab S7. This could also be a nod to their Green initiative; way to go Samsung.Knivels

My last tablet was a Galaxy Tab S7+, which I traded in for this one a couple weeks ago. Firstly, the display is excellent, however the larger size is hard to get used to, and it takes a bigger toll on the battery. I usually got around 7 hours of constant heavy use, mostly video streaming, which is still very good. I'm not positive about this, but I think that the display's refresh rate is now fixed, and not adaptive. This means that no matter what is being displayed on the screen, it will always be at 120 or 60hz(whichever you've set it to in the settings) even if there is absolutely nothing moving on the screen. I would imagine that this consumes a significant amount of battery, however I think that it could be fixed through software at least. I would also recommend sticking with a 25 watt charger, since it's still very fast, and it will degrade your battery less that the 45 watt charger. As far as cases go, unfortunately the only real decent one is the $80 Protective Standing Cover made by Samsung. It's really overpriced however it is extremely durable, has a quality kick stand, and security stores the s pen in it's charging slot. Unfortunately, it does nearly double the weight of an already heavy tablet. Lastly, the only tempered glass screen protectors I've found are significantly smaller that the front glass panel, leaving a portion of the edges vulnerable to scrates and impacts. Finally, I got my unit at a significant discount because of a large credit from my tade in. I only payed $560 for it, so if I had payed the full $1200, my opinions may have been different. I do think $1200 is overpriced, but seeing as this tablet is vastly superior to any other Android tablet, and arguably on par with or even better than the ipad, you can justify paying the full price.jbrualdi

I have owned every generation of iPad and have become a big fan of the Minis – great for travel, great for reading at night, and large enough screens to view photos, movies, etc. However, they never had the processing power and graphics capability of the larger models – until now. The new Mini Gen 6 has it all – great screen (now with very small bezel for greater viewing area) and now real horsepower. The first indication of that was doing updates to apps. Normally, the last Mini would take quite some time to process updates once downloaded. This new Mini blazes through updates much faster. Finally a Mini that sacrifices very little in comparison to the larger iPads. The swipe-only operation takes a little getting used to, but poses no disadvantages I can see so far. Just bear in mind this iPad (and all the other newer ones) requires a USB C charging cable (included). If you, like me, have tons of the old Lightning cables, they won't work. Additionally, many non-Apple USB C cables will not support charging, so be aware. Play it safe and use an Apple cable (comes with the cable and charger of course). As a side note, I have the new Apple folio case for this generation and it's pretty darn cool too. Great product, great B&H service!Chuck

I have an older basic iPad (A10 chip). But the lightning port makes file transfer really slow. The iPad mini with USB-C solves the issue. I can connect a dongle with a card reader and an external SSD drive. File transfer is very fast. I can import RAW photos into Lightroom and videos into LumaFusion. This iPad is very portable, and fits into most cargo pockets of a coat/jacket. It is great for reading, easy to hold with one hand. iPad OS is a bit crippled with file management and connection to google drive, but things have improved. The only cons, it is the 64GB storage that is not much for importing videos, although LumaFusion allows editing from a connected SSD drive. Apple in 2022 at this price should offer 128GB base storage, and the pricy upgrade should offer 512GB. but now a 500GB or 1TB SSD is not that expensive, although it would be best to have more internal storage for the price when on the go. The other issue, it is a bit small to rate photos in Lightroom, it is hard to tell which of 2 photos with people in it have the better expression. You can zoom in. But that is the price of portability. Also, the text in the user interface is a little too small, it would be nice that the U/X in the iPad mini would allow slightly larger text. It is much lighter and more portable than a traditional-sized iPad. Anyway, happy about this. The portability is great. I took one star off because Apple is so cheap and stingy with only 64GB of storage.Stefano

I really like the mini ipads. To me they are the perfect size. With that said I've owned the ipad mini 2, ipad mini 4, and recently ipad mini 6. I tend to skip some generations as I don't feel the need to upgrade all the time. The previous models were work horses and provided me many hours of entertainment in games and videos. This ipad 6 is similar. I really love the size, and the weight of the product. The ipad mini 4 had the front bottom circular button, and the on/off switch on the top right hand corner of this device is reminiscent of that. I do like the touch ID. It's an awesome addition and easy to use. What I do not care for is the volume button on the top left hand corner. I did prefer the old location of it on the left hand side of the ipad. But I do understand that the apple pencil probably needed the left side to be empty. What I don't appreciate is the "value" put on this product. When I purchased the Ipad Mini 4, it was around the 400 range. Now this device is 650. The data did double from 128gb to 256gb, but still, 256gb is awful knowing that we can get 256gb micro sd cards for like 20 bucks. I wouldn't have minded the price tag IF the device worked well and the quality was good, but it doesn't and it isn't. There are a few issues with both software and build quality. 1. The jelly scroll everyone talks about, while not a huge issue, I don't think it should be that noticeable on this device. I compared both the ipad mini 4 and this ipad mini 6 side by side, and it was significantly worse on the ipad mini 6. 2. When I have the screen off and press on the screen, there's a screen pressure distortion that is quite noticeable. I had actually purchased two ipad mini 6 and the other one I had to return because the screen distortion spots were really bad. they showed up with the slightest pressure. 3. I don't know if anyone even uses the "today" column anymore. It's the column that comes up when you left swipe the home page. You can put a bunch of apps on it. But it is glitchy. I called Apple and tried to figure out why it's glitching and how to fix it but honestly they said the "today" column should've been removed and was a remnant of an older iOS when we couldn't use widgets on the home screen. Which makes sense to me, it does seem sort of redundant with the ability to put widgets on the home screen. Yet… this "feature" is still there last I checked with iOS 15.6.1. 4. As I used this device more, I noticed sometimes when I had the keyboard sound on, the keyboard sound would be extremely loud and then soften as I type more with it. At first I thought it was me, and I had left the sound on extremely loud, but no. It wasn't me. It was either the sound board malfunctioning or the software being weird. I do really like the ipad mini 6 for, size, portability, ease of use. The build quality has taken a hit though, I'm not sure if it's due to covid and supply shortages or what. But Apple needs to keep up its game and not let quality slip. I put I recommend this item, but only because of the positives I stated.Hummy

This is from someone who upgraded from the original Kindle fire, so maybe I missed the trend of increasing ad's and useless garbage designed to be click-bait for the masses. Once my wife transferred her account to the new Kindle, Amazon recommended books for her that belonged in the back corner of a CVS- or an Adult book store. Alexa? GONE. Intrusive, even when you don't want it. It crippled the browsing experience all together. I disabled that after the first 30 minutes. It also took several attempts to get the account set up properly. I've always believed that good products / good hardware sell themselves, without the need of extra bloat and click bait. Amazon must think otherwise. The hardware is good, but I would rather have the Kindle reader, and leave everything else to the phone or PC.Chucky

Oh my, the Fire line of tablets have come a long way since their origins and have improved with each and every model! Setup is a breeze, and once you login to your Amazon account, you can access your Prime video, channels, books, etc. You may have an update to do when setting up, mine did, but it’s quick and easy. Just connect to your WiFi when setting up. The screen is large and makes viewing video much more enjoyable than my phone screen. The screen is responsive to touch and crystal clear. I mostly do light internet work like email etc and watching videos, playing games but the tablet is fast and loads everything quickly. It comes with a usb charger but you can use a wireless charger, just have to buy it separately. You can also use a Bluetooth keyboard and that really makes it feel like a computer. It does help if you send a lot of emails, type a lot, etc. You can use Alexa with this and use it to control your smart home devices. You can check the weather, video chat, listen to your favorite music, pull up a recipe all by asking Alexa. All in all, I highly recommend the new Fire tablets. For the price, you won’t find better.Mommysamons84

The “plus” was worth every penny. There are three things to look at when considering a Kindle Fire. The first is RAM. The second is storage. The third is screen size. The four gigs of RAM makes this tablet haul. The regular Kindle Fire 10 has only 3 gigs of RAM. The extra gig in the plus is a game changer when well, playing games. I purchased the 32 gigs of storage, knowing that up to a terabyte of storage can be added in the form of a micro SD card. I wish it would have been available in the 64 Gig version though as most programs can only run from the native built-in storage. The last category is screen size. The 10 and the 10 plus have the largest screens available for the Kindle Fire. I haven’t taken it apart, but I’d suspect that they have a larger battery to go along with the larger screen. I was wore out before the battery needed recharging so that is something I’ll have to look into. With all of the positive things to say about the Kindle Fire, I have only this criticism and the reason for my three stars: Kindle’s App Store levels a lot to be desired. Some people want the Google Play Store, but I’ve had to do system resets to recover from malicious apps downloaded from the Play Store. If Kindle is going to keep the Play Store locked out, it could at least provide a decent selection of mainstream games, productivity, and Google or Microsoft apps.Offhand

I’ve owned many tablets over the years, but nobody does it quite like Apple when it comes to consistency. Battery life, app & accessory support, processing speed, etc. All a league ahead of the competition for devices in this category, save if you need more ports or a different OS. I haven’t liked Apple’s phones in recent years because of a few main design choices: Face ID instead of a fingerprint scanner for biometrics, an ugly notch that steals screen real state, and a lightning port instead of a much more modern and capable USB-C port. IPad’s don’t have the notch (thank God), but the base model still has a lightning port and the pro models use Face ID only, not to mention the price tag (ouch!). So when the 4th Gen iPad Air launched without any of those issues/compromises, I thought some Apple engineer had designed it just for me. I purchased it right away last year and I can’t find anything to complain about. I did upgrade to the 5th Gen model this year for the M1 chip, a storage upgrade, and 10GBPS USB-C, but my review stands for both generations. You get basically the same CPU/GPU performance of the iPad Pro without Face ID and the price tag, while still retaining more “pro” features than the base model iPad. In my opinion, this is the best bang for your buck iPad, and it could replace a laptop completely if you don’t need desktop specific software, and don’t mind a dongle or two for accessories. 5/5Badkir95

I’m currently writing this review on the additional Apple Smart Keyboard Folio attachment. It makes this device a pleasure to use. This is a great investment which I had made because I was looking for an upgrade from my iPad Mini 5th generation. It was showing its age but I was picking between the Air and the 6th generation Mini. I ultimately picked the Air due to a price match. The battery life is very reasonable, definitely upholding Apple’s advertised stats. The display is high resolution and has very suitable brightness for indoor use. I suspect the visibility wouldn’t hold up in bright sunlight, however, compared to the iPad Pros. The performance exhibited by the M1 is the main reason I chose this over the Mini, and I have no doubts that this tablet will continue to fly for years. Apps open quickly, browsing the internet is a breeze and the 8GB of RAM allow for multiple, responsible tabs. I have not tried gaming yet but the reviews which I have seen only had good things to say about performance. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase, although the speakers could be a bit better. They are stereo but are not as loud as I’d have hoped, and don’t have nearly as much clarity in the low-mid range as for instance my MacBook Pro speakers (which isn’t a fair comparison but worth mentioning). I’d recommend an additional keyboard attachment for this device if you’d like to have a much easier time typing. Currently, without either holding the tablet like I’m playing a game or tilting my neck uncomfortably low, typing is not the easiest on the tablet alone. You can likely find either an Apple keyboard on sale or an aftermarket brand with similar functionality, for a reasonable price.Nave

Been wanting a new iPad for me & my family to use at home. Mostly for watching movies, YouTube, and internet browsing. I loved the blue color way and design of this iPad. Overall, it’s very handy and compact. Bought a case for it that fits perfectly with the iPad. Screen quality wise – it’s okay. Watching 4K HDR movies on the Apple TV app is okay. They’re still shown with 4K HDR & Dolby Vision. But the black bars for wide screen movies are too big !! Makes the movie presentation look really small; almost like watching on a regular smart phone only even wider. I can’t stand it! Might as well be watching on my Apple TV on a regular TV. I find myself zooming in sometimes just to kind of make up for the space occupied by the black bars, but that defeats a director’s purpose for their films , makes the film seem unnatural and missing key elements in a scene. 🙁 hope Apple can fix this in the coming years. Sound quality wise -the Apple TV app’s volume seems a bit faint compared to the louder and boomy audio on Vudu & Movies Anywhere apps for streaming & downloaded films. Also I do wish this iPad offered the old earphone jack or the latest charger/earphone jack that most iPhones today support. I am using airpods & my Bluetooth Sony headphones for now. Overall , I do love this device. It’s fun & addicting for the whole family and it can be bought anywhere 🙂Andrei

I have watched many video reviews of the tablet when compared to the Galaxy Tablet S7+. I have to assume that if you had the S7+ to compare side-by-side with the S7 FE you would notice some differences and at that point you might be inclined to buy the S7+ instead of the S7 FE as the S7 FE, or Fan Edition, is supposed to be a more budget-friendly version of the S7+ with a few reduced features. I think that on its own, if the S7+ didn't exist, I would recommend the S7 FE. because there are not many other tablet brands in this space: Apple, Amazon, Samsung, Lenovo, Huawei and Google. That's it. Huawei is not available in the US, Apple OS is in an entirely different class of tablet, Google focuses on Chrome OS and replacing the PC experience, Amazon focuses on offering budget tablets just to get their hardware in your hand so you can spend on Amazon digital products. That just leaves Lenovo and Samsung. The only Lenovo tablet that can really compare is the Tab P11, but that is more akin to the Samsung Galaxy S7, not the S7FE or S7+. As a result, at the end of the day, if you are looking for a premium android tablet, the S7 FE's only competition is the S7+. And I would recommend the S7+ over the S7 FE. The S7 FE is the same size and build quality as the S7+. What is get on the FE (vs the plus) is: Slower processor (Snapdragon 765 vs 865) Lower quality screen (60 hz IPS vs 120 hz AMOLED, 1600p vs 1752p) Lower camera resolution (rear: 8 mp vs 13 mp, front: 5 mp vs 8 mp) Extra weight (0.65 oz) Fewer speakers (2 vs 4) Slightly thicker body (0.6 mm) Overall the tablet is very nice. The Pen is wonderful, very responsive, feels great in the hand. The screen is great on its own, when not compares to the S7+. I put on a glass screen protector (which was a pain in the butt to install – trying to avoid dust on a 12" screen protector is hard!) and the responsiveness hasn't changed at all. Samsung DeX is a very nice experience that replicates a PC experience, especially if you have a the Keyboard Book cover for the tablet (keep in mind that the S7 and S7+ already have DeX). Samsung offers the new S7 FE keyboard book cover, or you can use the older larger book cover that was designed for the S7+ if having a touchpad is important (which I think it is). I am currently typing on the S7+ keyboard book cover and it works great. Everything is very snappy on the tablet. Audio is great (although I think I might have enjoyed the 4-speaker array of the S7+). Most of the things you lose from the S7+ you won't notice. The screen resolution, the thicker body, the processor performance, the extra weight. Heck, you will probably never even use the cameras to notice the difference. My wife has been using her (Apple) tablet for 3 years now. She rarely ever uses the cameras other than to do the occasional video chat (for which 5 mp is more than sufficient). The big one you will notice is the screen. I am unable to see it since I don't have an S7+ to compare, but I see it in the video reviews on YouTube. I think you will get a much better experience out of the 120 hz AMOLED screen vs the 60 hz IPS screen. You might also notice the performance difference between a Snapdragon 865 and 765. The cost difference for the S7 FE vs the S7+ (128GB/6GB models) is $130 (current Sep 19, 2021 discounted prices of $599 vs $729). I mean, if you are already ready to spend $600 on a tablet, might as well pay the extra $130 for the better "full version" of the tablet. Now, if $600 is your budget, ok, I can understand. Heck, you can even drop down to the 64 GB of this tablet (a version which does not exist on the S7+) and you are only paying $530 at that point (not to mention that as of today, Sep 19, 2021, Best Buy is offering a $50 gift card with purchase of the S7 FE tablets, all versions). But if you can afford the extra $130 go with the S7+. One last side point. If you are excited at Samsung DeX and are hoping for it to be an equal experience to Chrome OS, don't get your hopes up. I mean it is great. It is a wonderful addition to an Android Tablet and really brings something new to the Android tablet experience. But, I only recommend taking DeX into consideration of your purchase (of either the S7 FE or S7+) if your goal is to purchase an Android tablet and have the OPTION to use it as a psuedo-chromeOS PC at times. Think of Samsung Dex as running Blue Stacks (in Windows) at full screen with the ability to have apps in individualized windows like Windows OS. You get to run all the Android apps you want in a Windows-ish environment, but you don't get the polished PC Android expereince that Chrome OS brings (of course the big downside of Chrome OS is that you can't run all Android apps, you are limited to Chrome OS specific apps, which are better designed). Just as an example, Android browser apps are intended to view webpages in mobile mode. When you are in DeX mode viewing in Desktop mode is much more amenable. Problem is that on an Android tablet you lose sTodd

The first thing you notice with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is its size. The 12.4", 2560×1600 LCD screen is vast, surrounded by thin bezels which only serve to enhance the screen's dimensions. It pushes the limits of ergonomics with its size, but if you can transport/use such a large screen, the device offers a lot. The tablet might be best described as upper-midrange, with the screen as the main attraction. It gets Samsung's useful S-pen, but not the Bluetooth version, so no extras like a shutter button. The screen is sharp and bright, but is a 60Hz LCD, unlike the Super AMOLED 120Hz screen on the Tab S7+. The processor is a Qualcomm SM7325, a 8-core chip aimed more at the midrange versus the 800-series chips, and it's paired with respectable but not jaw-dropping 6 gigs of RAM. In everyday usage, however, those differences from the flagship probably won't mean that much for most people. It's very fast and responsive, and the screen is a genuine pleasure to read on (I've found it wonderful for ebooks). No, it's not as buttery smooth as my high-refresh rate Galaxy S20+ phone, but that also means the screen isn't eating up as much battery life. With a monstrous 10090mAh battery, the run time is wonderful. You'll easily get all day usage out of it. The included charger supports rapid charging, but if you have a higher wattage Samsung charger, it will support even faster charging. There's a wide angle camera and a front-facing, but the front-facing camera is oriented for horizontal usage, like a laptop, not along the top like a phone. The tablet supports face recognition and it's reasonably fast/accurate. I would have liked a fingerprint reader as an additional biometric option. Samsung equips this tablet with a healthy 128GB of storage, and thankfully retains the microSD card slot for more, up to 1TB. The slot is located along the side and is easily accessed with the included tool–adding a 256GB card was simple. This is a great device for media consumption, so the storage expansion is a welcome continuation even if other features, like the rapidly disappearing headphone jack, are gone. The biggest issue with this is software, and it's a problem common to all Android tablets. Simply, Android is still not as well adapted to the tablet form factor as it is the phone. There have been strides towards this, but you will still across apps that feel like giant phone apps. Samsung, to their credit, have addressed this issue to an extent with DeX, which turns the Android interface into something very much like a ChromeOS desktop, and which definitely leverages the large screen size. I like the idea of DeX, but probably wouldn't use it personally for much (and I will say this tablet is worthwhile regardless of DeX). The key to getting the most out of the DeX mode is the separately sold keyboard cover, which is not cheap but would turn this into a full-fledged mobile productivity device. In the past, Android tablets have often been neglected with regards to updates. But I was pleased to have been offered a couple of updates after just a week of usage, and my Android 11 security patch is the August one (writing in mid-September). Not bad at all! Overall, this is a solid offering from Samsung. You get a lot for the money. The giant screen is amazing to use, performance is snappy, and there's plenty of storage. If you're inclined to use this for more than media consumption, Samsung's DeX gives a desktop interface that gives ChromeOS-like usability, helping to move beyond some of the limitations of the Android OS in tablet form. The inclusion of the (helpfully magnetic) S-pen furthers that capability, useful for notetaking, drawing, or just for interactions on screen. The large size is takes some getting used to–think about getting a protective case–but I'm not sure I'd want a smaller tablet, having used this. This will be my new go-to device for traveling, because it can do everything I need on the go. Recommended for most people, highly recommended for some niche uses.DFN80

I'm reviewing as a package with expensive book cover from Samsung. I bought this device hoping it would be my second productivity device, for reading, working with documents (ppt,word) and some light email work, however it's not more than gimmicky content consumption device. Sure it's ok for watching videos and playing some light games. In a lot I think it's Android problem, apps (even with Samsung Dex) are not optimized for productivity. For example Slack on tablet is the same as on the Phone, meaning there is no channel/messages bar on the left and it's hard to monitor the messages for work. Same goes for PPT editing and doc writing, it's just less productive than Windows devices such as Surface GO (which I eventually switched to for lightweight work). I thought it'd be OK, since we are using GCP platform and my assumption was that google did well optimized and easy to use GCP aps with android – nope. Otherwise in regards to hardware, I really enjoy good quality build and materials feel premium to touch. I had no performance issues so far, batter is giving me a solid day of "work". The only thing I didn't like using it as tablet and reading device, the edges are a bit sharp when you are holding it for a while. (and size is a bit too big for reading). P.S.I bought it on Amazon, since the delivery time on Samsung portal is just crazy. Amazon's was delivered in 2 days, where I'd have to wait for 3-4 weeks here.Mr Frosty

I’ve owned many tablets over the years, but nobody does it quite like Apple when it comes to consistency. Battery life, app & accessory support, processing speed, etc. All a league ahead of the competition for devices in this category, save if you need more ports or a different OS. I haven’t liked Apple’s phones in recent years because of a few main design choices: Face ID instead of a fingerprint scanner for biometrics, an ugly notch that steals screen real state, and a lightning port instead of a much more modern and capable USB-C port. IPad’s don’t have the notch (thank God), but the base model still has a lightning port and the pro models use Face ID only, not to mention the price tag (ouch!). So when the 4th Gen iPad Air launched without any of those issues/compromises, I thought some Apple engineer had designed it just for me. I purchased it right away last year and I can’t find anything to complain about. I did upgrade to the 5th Gen model this year for the M1 chip, a storage upgrade, and 10GBPS USB-C, but my review stands for both generations. You get basically the same CPU/GPU performance of the iPad Pro without Face ID and the price tag, while still retaining more “pro” features than the base model iPad. In my opinion, this is the best bang for your buck iPad, and it could replace a laptop completely if you don’t need desktop specific software, and don’t mind a dongle or two for accessories. 5/5Badkir95

I’m currently writing this review on the additional Apple Smart Keyboard Folio attachment. It makes this device a pleasure to use. This is a great investment which I had made because I was looking for an upgrade from my iPad Mini 5th generation. It was showing its age but I was picking between the Air and the 6th generation Mini. I ultimately picked the Air due to a price match. The battery life is very reasonable, definitely upholding Apple’s advertised stats. The display is high resolution and has very suitable brightness for indoor use. I suspect the visibility wouldn’t hold up in bright sunlight, however, compared to the iPad Pros. The performance exhibited by the M1 is the main reason I chose this over the Mini, and I have no doubts that this tablet will continue to fly for years. Apps open quickly, browsing the internet is a breeze and the 8GB of RAM allow for multiple, responsible tabs. I have not tried gaming yet but the reviews which I have seen only had good things to say about performance. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase, although the speakers could be a bit better. They are stereo but are not as loud as I’d have hoped, and don’t have nearly as much clarity in the low-mid range as for instance my MacBook Pro speakers (which isn’t a fair comparison but worth mentioning). I’d recommend an additional keyboard attachment for this device if you’d like to have a much easier time typing. Currently, without either holding the tablet like I’m playing a game or tilting my neck uncomfortably low, typing is not the easiest on the tablet alone. You can likely find either an Apple keyboard on sale or an aftermarket brand with similar functionality, for a reasonable price.Nave

Been wanting a new iPad for me & my family to use at home. Mostly for watching movies, YouTube, and internet browsing. I loved the blue color way and design of this iPad. Overall, it’s very handy and compact. Bought a case for it that fits perfectly with the iPad. Screen quality wise – it’s okay. Watching 4K HDR movies on the Apple TV app is okay. They’re still shown with 4K HDR & Dolby Vision. But the black bars for wide screen movies are too big !! Makes the movie presentation look really small; almost like watching on a regular smart phone only even wider. I can’t stand it! Might as well be watching on my Apple TV on a regular TV. I find myself zooming in sometimes just to kind of make up for the space occupied by the black bars, but that defeats a director’s purpose for their films , makes the film seem unnatural and missing key elements in a scene. 🙁 hope Apple can fix this in the coming years. Sound quality wise -the Apple TV app’s volume seems a bit faint compared to the louder and boomy audio on Vudu & Movies Anywhere apps for streaming & downloaded films. Also I do wish this iPad offered the old earphone jack or the latest charger/earphone jack that most iPhones today support. I am using airpods & my Bluetooth Sony headphones for now. Overall , I do love this device. It’s fun & addicting for the whole family and it can be bought anywhere 🙂Andrei

As an experienced iPad user I looked around for a replacement for my ageing mini iPad 2. I settled on the new 10.2" 64GB iPad2021. Ebay (and especially the marketplace section on Facebook!) were awash with adverts for every type of iPad. It was confusing to see adverts for this iPad advertising it second hand for far more than John Lewis were asking for it new – whilst also saying they got it from John Lewis! Bonkers or what? Ordering it was easy, but waiting was not. Instant gratification had to be delayed whilst I was electronically assured it was in stock & the order accepted/ dispatched / tracked/ imminently to arrive. It is a while since I opened a brand new Apple device and I had forgotten how much attention is paid to the initial look and feel of the product. Everything tells you this is a special product to be treated with due reverence. Well, blow that for a game of cards! I was instantly on it starting it up and seeing what such a bigger screen looked like (fantastic!) and how responsive it was (light years faster than my old iPad mini!). But although it was the same basic system, iOs15 is also very different from my older machine – a veritable racehorse next to a nodding donkey. So don't be surprised to hear that the former nodding donkey owner is constantly being ambushed by a system that seems a lot smarter than he is. Things 'happen' on screen and you wonder why, and how to reverse them too? Don't get me wrong – I wouldn't go back for a moment, but this horse trainer has some serious learning to do before I get the best out of my new machine. Of course, I had to get a keyboard for it and chose the Logitech Rugged Folio case. Logitech claims the materials 'exceed military-standard drop tests.' Somehow I can't bring myself to put this claim to the test, I'm just content with the greater protection and flexibility of use it offers. In short – it was a great buy at a great price but also it also requires people like me (72 years young) to have a bit of an 'owners upgrade' – I wonder if John Lewis offers one of those too?baslowman

I bought this 9th-gen to replace a 6th-gen (which was given to another family member to replace her iPad mini 2 from 2014), and overall it's not really that different from the old one, which is to say it works great and does everything it's supposed to. It's a bit faster than the old one, but I don't really play games or demand much of it so the fact that websites load a few fractions of a second faster for me is neither here nor there. Slight pros: The new front-facing camera is noticeably better, and it's nice to have a slightly bigger screen. Slight cons: I wish there was a 128GB version b/c 64GB seems a little too tight while 256GB is much bigger than I'd ever need. I'm sure Apple knows exactly what it's doing here to encourage people to upgrade, and I decided to pony up. I wish both speakers weren't still on the same side (like it was on the old one) because in landscape mode it's annoying to have the sound emit only from one side. I know the Air has better speaker placement. Apple knows exactly what it's doing here to encourage people to upgrade, and I decided not to pony up. Also, it's ever so slightly disappointing that the color choices are so limited – my old iPad was a nice rose gold, which this new one is the regular, boring old Apple silver. First world problems.Melissa

This iPad is currently the least expensive current model offered by Apple, and it's sufficient for just about any general task. The core chip (A13) is nearly three years old as of the time of this review (May 2022), but it's a very capable CPU. If all you're looking to do is basic web browsing, email checking, streaming music and/or videos, and using social media apps, this tablet is plenty for your needs. If you're doing more specialized tasks, such as photo editing, music creation, or anything else which might eat up storage, you might want to look for a model with more than 64GB of storage. Despite Apple having a good track record of providing OS updates for their devices far longer than what's offered by its Android counterparts, the lack of storage expansion and the difficulty involved with replacing the battery effectively make this a disposable device. I cringe when I think of the millions of these devices that will be in the landfill in ten years. Despite Apple's efforts at providing a recycling program, the reality is that very few people will use that option. Instead, Apple should move to a design which allows for an end-user replaceable battery to keep the device usable for years to come. (PS – it's also time to ditch the lightning connector and fully move to USB-C!)JD

I bought the surface go 2 because my husband has th surface go pro for work, and since I'm always having to carry my laptop, it's small, easy to use. I have the attached keyboard. A couple things about the OS – Seems to freeze often and I don't even have all my files synced get from my laptop. Windows aren't closing when I click "x" or use task bar, "close window". When I open apps, it doesn't show that it's opening nor the wait message – it just doesn't open. I do have to buy new licensing for the office products, can't just switch from my laptop to surface, so not yet using for that feature. Tablet mode doesn't seem to do anything different cause when a key is accidentally pressed on attached keyboard, it acts upon that key press. I would probably not get this device again.Rza390

If you need a Windows 10 tablet with built-in LTE this is a great choice. Very few Windows 10 laptops are LTE capable now days so there are not many options unless you want to carry a hotspot everywhere. Please note this does not come with a case, keyboard, stylus or Office365 license. Upon first use the device seemed very slow but that was because it was installing many windows updates and device firmware patches. Once all updates are done the device is quite fast. The touchscreen is very good and sharp enough to accomplish almost anything. I wish it had better battery life as I get about 3+- or so hours of use and maybe 7-8 hours of standby.L Stotch

I really wanted to like this ipad. I've been looking for months. I finally got it and while I like it, it doesn't compare to my buddy's new Tab S8. Both are 11 inch screens and both have 128 storage. In a comparison they are both super fast. Couldn't tell them apart. But… the S8 allows for external memory. He put another 128 storage card in to make it a 256gb device. His also comes with an spen and it works super cool. Lots of features and it didn't cost him an extra $130. And finally he showed me Dex mode and it was really cool. Imagine if your ipad could switch between an ipad and a macbook. His can do something similar and then he hooked it up to a 27 inch monitor and had an amazing desktop. Not a mirror of his phone but it transfers to a desktop computer. It's like getting an imac, macbook, and ipad all in one including extra storage and a pen. I ended up returning the ipad and got the tab s8 and I couldn't be happier. $150 cheaper and tons more storage.pete

I upgraded from a 1st gen iPad Pro 11 and wanting a 5G and more gigs on the iPad Pro 11 2021. So I got it and it’s so much easier to use and fast and reliable to use for work. I travel a lot and needed something that was powerful and small but reliable to input stuff and this was it. I have a MacBook Air and it’s not Verizon enabled and this iPad is. I went from a 256 gig to a 1 tb and love this thing. It’s amazing, compact, and works flawlessly for me. So I use it everyday and do recommend it. I had the ipencil 2 from my last iPad Pro and had to get a new case. The Verizon service works awesome and I really get good connection while im using it. It was kinda expensive, but in my opinion it’s worth it and if you use other iPads this is the top of the line version. I’ve used previous versions and they kinda lag or freezes for me and never on the iPad Pro. I recommend this iPad if your on the go and want something that won’t be obsolete in a few years and made to last. I do recommend a good case and insurance by Verizon too because it’s expensive and you need to protect your long term investment. Good luckMr giggles r

Having had the iPad Air 2 for more than 5 years now it was starting to show its age with some slow downs and with one of the kids having the better screen of the iPad Air 4th gen I finally decided to go for the iPad Pro instead of the air for a little bit extra. I have been impressed by the responsiveness and speed of carrying out typical browsing and reading tasks with everything snappy. I have also taken advantage of the LiDAR Scanner to scan some rooms of the house for diy renovation projects with a free piece of software on the App Store (also options for IKEA etc. for home decorating) which was really straightforward to capture and generate 3D models as well as measurements. Something I couldnt have done with the new Air. Watching movies and tv series is a much improved experience with the 4 stereo speakers sounding pretty decent with much better bass. So far I havent tried to use a keyboard and mouse to see how it is as a laptop replacement which would (or should) be an option for many people. support for mice and keyboards and now with office software easily available this should be a more portable option for many. The files app has also improved but still not as flexible as on macOS but still more than usable for creating folders and files and navigating around. The lack of some pro apps such as Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro etc. may still out people off but there are a huge variety of apps and Im sure in time the additional power of the pro will be used by some of the professional apps. All in all a great machine with a lot of power on the go.derekbcorcoran

I purchased it at a low price and now I'm struggling with whether or not that price affected the quality of the tablet I received. It's pretty slow to start up and/or load the few programs (let's be real here…games LOL) I use regularly, especially because it was brand new without a lot of junk to muck it up. Paging isn't the best, either and I can't figure out why. That's pretty disappointing but livable. The one thing I really don't like is I can't use it while sitting outside. The screen totally fades out. I guess I'm super spoiled by my original edition of Kindle because that thing is still going strong after too many years to count and I can sit outside and read a book without issue. Absent that, the screen is really vibrant which I do like. It's ok and the price was right so I would probably purchase again as long as I wasn't in a hurry to get much done.here you go

This is a really great tablet for the price, I see all the reviews complaining about the lack of Google apps, but you can actually sideload the required Google .apk files or use the Fire Toolbox app on a Windows PC with the tablet connected to the PC to get the Play Store. after you get the Play Store, this is the best tablet you can get in this price range. The battery life is excellent with my usage (web browsing, watching YouTube, etc…). The performance is acceptable and there is no lag with basic usage, although it really lags with heavier mobile games, so I wouldn't recommend gaming on this (Streaming Cloud Games works well though, over Xbox Cloud or Stadia). the display is an IPS display so the viewing angles are great (IPS display is rare in this price range) and the resolution is acceptable and good for watching YouTube videos or steaming shows & movies. The speakers sound acceptable for Streaming music or watching videos, the speakers also support Dolby Atmos. there is expandable microSD storage that can be used for apps & games, 32GB is good for me but for those who need more, you can expand with a microSD card. There is a 3.5mm headphone jack & Bluetooth 5.0 for external speakers or headphones/earphones. The camera is horrible though so don't bother taking photos with this, this is expected for a device in this price range though. Overall, this is the best tablet you can get in this price range. I highly recommend this tablet if you're on a budget (If you have an infinite budget, there are lots of significantly better options)DevinC223

Don't waste your money on this. It's an expensive paperweight. Sometimes it works rest of time all it gives is a "connected but no internet" and when it offers suggestions on the problem it only gives 1 response, do you want to leave it connected, yes or no. Gee that helped. When you look up how to solve you get either stupid answers, turn off WI-FI and turn back on, restart system, or it gives you is the internet working on other thins ok well reboot your router. Or it just says contact your internet provider. Uh, why would they know why the Kindle has no internet when every other device that uses the internet is working fine? Maybe try to explain why a machine can work then without changing anything and using same WI-FI it just suddenly no longer works? Then it also only has certain apps. So if you want a tablet that will connect and has apps, this is not the one you want.greenninjamack

Liked just about everything pertaining to laptop but had to return it for three reasons. First, no microSD care slot. Second, no HDMI port. I could live with the first two reasons. But the third reason, combined with the first two reasons, became a deal-breaker. Since I use my laptop as my desktop, the screen mode that interested me the most was being about to flip the screen over away from the keyboard and use the laptop as a desktop hooked to an external monitor. Unfortunately, the screen did not hold that position and would immediately flip over to the keyboard side of the laptop. This caused me to question the longevity of the SLS's hinge. This shortcoming is unfortunate because the build quality, keyboard, trackpad, display, fan noise, and battery life were all great. I was able to run YouTube continuously for over 12 hours with screen brightness at 40%, wifi and battery saver on, Bluetooth off, and refresh rate at 120hz. Also, the SLS's speakers are AMAZING. Finally, Geekbench 5.4 single-core scores were in the mid-1400s and multi-core scores were between 5400s and 5500s. For those who don't share my use-case, this particular SLS is a great laptop IF you can get it on sale or as an open-box item like I did ($1155).1a2b3c

Needed something to replace my aging all-in-one Asus desktop along with my Surface Pro 6 to minimize the number of devices I had. I was only using the Pro 6 to watch movies on the airplane, so I wasn't maximizing its benefit. Narrowed down my search between the HP Spectre 15.6" x360 and this unit. Had the 13.5" Spectre x360 OLED been readily available, I well may have gone that direction. But as I was already familiar with the Surface lineup, I went with this unit. In some respects, I felt like this was a little less clunky than the bigger HP at 4.5 pounds. The screen is definitely better on the HP (3840 x 2160) than the Studio (2400 x 1600), but while discernable, it wasn't that significant for me personally. However, I couldn't be happier with the Surface Studio laptop and its performance for all desktop and entertainment purposes. Now I'm finally using the laptop as it should to do all of my MS Office functions and movies on the plane (where the tablet form really comes into play). The keyboard is excellent! Fits very nicely in my Speck Transfer Pro Pocket Sleeve 14" which then slips into my excellent ebags laptop briefcase with my work laptop. PROS *Attractive and definitely unusual form *Excellent keyboard *Touch screen responsiveness *Speed *A very solid build CONS *Heavy *Really wide touchpad and I seem to drift to the right *Better resolution out there but not a deal breaker *Price for a i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD is hightatersqueezins

I’ve owned the original Surface as well as a Surface 4. This time I needed more power so I chose this guy and because of the laptop factor. I cant say enough about this machine. It is FAST, quiet and does everything I need to do. I’m a developer so I almost always have Visual Studio and SQL Serverr Mgmt Studio open on one virtual desktop. On another I almost always have Outlook open and sometimes other Office apps. And I trade some stocks so I have my broker’s website open plus I use a browser for general searching and research and some light shopping. Not once has the machine slowed down or given any hiccup like it was having problems keeping up. It really is a monster machine in a very manageable, non-bulky package that wont weigh you down. Note that I dont game on it. This machine though in tablet mode just cries out for a stylus. I do not understand why Microsoft won’t package this high-end version with the Surface Pen 2 at a discounted price. When I buy a high-end product such as this one, I just expect all the bells and whistles to be included and not to have to go back to the store to pick up a stylus later. It would’ve saved heartburn. But that doesnt change the fact that the Surface Laptop Studio with the 512 SSD, i7 processor and 16GB of RAM is quite possibly the best laptop available at this time, weighing only 4 pounds, with built-in magnetic storage for the Surface Pen 2. And it’s versatile! The screen doesn’t fold back around when you want a tablet like other convertibles. The bottom of the screen pushes inward (toward the front) and it lies flat onto the keys so now I don’t have a convertible that leaves my keyboard vulnerable to bumps and damage. Its a VERY nice physical design that makes me feel more secure about it when its in tablet mode. Lastly, when its in tablet mode, it offers one of the largest tablet screens you could ask for while still weighing just 4 pounds. Very easy to take to meetings or move around and still be on-the-go in tablet mode. Just superb design, functionality and performance. If you get one of these, dont settle for an i5. Just shell out a few bucks extra and get this model which will give you this level of performance and is designed to last over time.Rettogo

The touchscreen is an awesome addition but a little sensitive which results in some odd effects if daughter (8) does not wash her hands every time before she sits down to use it. That said when I see another at the price I bought this one I will be buying it for daughter (6) who will need a chromebook next year because I have not seen a better value proposition that has a touch screen, something kids these days will need to grow up truly digital native. Seemingly at random it will start trying to select things with the long press action. When it does, hold it up to incidental light and there is a fingerprint there. Clean the fingerprint off and it stops, not always even food sometimes just sweat residue. Minor hassle but it does detract from the experience, ASUS should have used a fingerprint resistant coating on the glass, this is after all a ruggedised unit built for schooling. If ASUS had used a fingerprint resistant surface there and on the mousepad I would have rated this 5 stars. Keep a tub of screen wipes handy.MatthewH578

I paid full price and received a box that had been clearly opened by someone else and this device possibly used. Completely unacceptable. The clear sticker on the plug in was filthy with dirt and dust like it had been replaced.Disappointed

I got this to compare with the Cintiq 16". They were both great. The Pro 24" has a beautiful display with striking, bright colors, looked like a dream, calibration looked great right out of the box to my eyes, and I think the price would have been worth it. It annoyed me that, at least for me, the C port didn't work and I had to resort to the large heavy HDMI and USB cables, but I have to use those ports for the Cintiq 16" now anyway. The pen felt nice, I appreciated the pen stand (16" has a little strappy thing on the Cintiq itself to attach the pen instead of a real stand) although the river rock-appearance took up more desk space than necessary and I wish the pen to have rested more securely in it. The size of the display itself was great, I loved having my art at that size because I'm the sort who both likes to zoom in excessively and out again to see the entire picture. The texture of the glass was pleasant (upgrading here from an intuos) and the parallax didn't bother me except a bit when I'd have my nose to the glass drawing in some detail. Gap though there was, it didn't make my brain work harder or anything so I didn't care. I thought the resolution was good. There appeared to be 1 or 2 burned out pixels, but that wasn't why I returned it. I just didn't have the desk space, and I didn't want to buy the arm that clamps to the edge of one's table–very expensive, and I don't know how one would find a cheaper substitute, and anyway my table/desk is set up in such a way that it would have been awkward even with that. Also, it's rather heavy. I can't store it on my table because of its size (I also use that table for my hands-on art projects), and it was kind of a pain picking it up and shoving it somewhere. I also like to hold my sketchbooks and so on in my lap or propped on the table at a severe angle, and I just couldn't do that with the Pro 24". Maybe when I have the table space I'll get and keep a Cintiq Pro, but right now I'm sticking with the 16". The glass is a different quality and at first coming from the Cintiq Pro 24", felt a bit at first like I might scratch it, but I've gotten used to it. Didn't have problems with the pen, though I kind of wished they'd supplied an actual pen stand. The colors of course aren't as vibrant, but since I'm not printing my art right now that isn't a problem. The size and weight is small and light enough that I can take it up against my knees, and I can carry it around in a bag if I plan on going somewhere. The cord is tri-headed for some insane reason and the power cord in particular has a somewhat delicate-looking neck that the Pro 24" didn't have, but I'm not excessively worried. The resolution looks just fine. I kind of wish it came with a remote the way the Pro 24" did, but if I remember correctly I could theoretically buy one and connect it to the 16" if I wished. (I probably won't.) One thing that bugs me is the tri-pronged power cord. I long for the day when neither my tablet nor my computer will require that kind of cable, it's downright annoying when all of your extension cords only have double-pronged outlets. But that's a minor complaint. Switching to a display tablet is probably something I should have done earlier in my progress as an artist, and both of the Cintiqs fit the bill. I unfortunately didn't get the opportunity to test Wacom against another brand, but at any rate I don't think you can go wrong with either of these models. Overall both models are good. Cintiq Pro 24" gets 10/10 for color and resolution, 8.5 or 9/10 for glass texture, and parallax, not counting the burned out pixels–if I'd kept it I might have exchanged it for a different one; 5/10 for weight (16 pounds / 7.3 kgs feels heavier than it sounds)–it really was inconvenient!; 7.5/10 for size: great for drawing, crap for portability; 6.5/10 for ease of setting it up and all that other cable stuff; 9.5/10 for accessories. That's all I can think of right now, I hope this review was useful.Ykat

I am an upcoming coming artist and have wanted a professional-grade digital medium to upgrade and diversify my art process as I start to take art seriously for years now; I've only used traditional mediums up until recently after the buying this. I use both now, but this product is truly something special. Aside from budget, which is an issue for students or beginners, this pen display is a Strong Buy for artists. Of course you can use it a monitor and it's very good for that as the colors and resolution are incredible, but this is a product for all artists – beginner to professional who want to venture into digital art. The size of the tablet to me is a perfect size specifically you prefer bigger displays rather than an IPad or 13-16 inch wacom display — if you're seeking to upgrade. It's much bigger than I thought compared to my sketchbook, but you get used it. The screen feels like paper, is nice and smooth with a perfectly responsive pen, and theres is little to no paralax. Every positive thing you've heard about this display is completely accurate. Keep in mind: this pen display is not the Touch Display which means it's not touch screen! Don't get the two confused because I've seen poor reviews based on this mix-up. The set up, from the product itself to the driver, is pretty straightforward (aside from my user error). The shipping on this product was also quicker than prefaced and everything was in perfect condition. The ONLY issue I have is Wacom still not including a basic arm/stand with it because the price for the official models individually are absurd in my personal opinion. I've been using this display for a little over a week and have nothing but good things to say. As my first big purchase for my passion, this is definitely a purchase I don't regret one bit. This display is quite the investment though, but if you are an artist who wants to take it seriously whether it be in the industry or a just a prolific hobby, this pen display is for you!Vy

Pros: The Cintiq Pro 24 came well packaged with every possible cable that one might need for setting it up. The ExpressKey remote is very handy (though the touch ring is finicky) and the pen is comfortable and works well. As one might expect from a 4K display, the image is gorgeous and there is extremely little parallax between the pen tip and image because of the very thin glass. Cons: At the 4K resolution menus are too small to be comfortably unusable for my 65-year-old eyes, and they make selecting items difficult. While lower resolutions can be used, doing so defeats the purpose of buying this display and paying the extra dollars for it. Someone well-versed in keyboard shortcuts, and judicious programming of the remote, could minimize using the onscreen menus, but for a hobbyist like myself it just wasn't enjoyable enough. While it is a beautiful display I just couldn't justify the cost if I were to use it at lower resolutions, so I returned it. Because of its high quality I would recommend it for those who need the high resolution and can work around its limitations, but just be aware of them.Jim731

I have watched many video reviews of the tablet when compared to the Galaxy Tablet S7+. I have to assume that if you had the S7+ to compare side-by-side with the S7 FE you would notice some differences and at that point you might be inclined to buy the S7+ instead of the S7 FE as the S7 FE, or Fan Edition, is supposed to be a more budget-friendly version of the S7+ with a few reduced features. I think that on its own, if the S7+ didn't exist, I would recommend the S7 FE. because there are not many other tablet brands in this space: Apple, Amazon, Samsung, Lenovo, Huawei and Google. That's it. Huawei is not available in the US, Apple OS is in an entirely different class of tablet, Google focuses on Chrome OS and replacing the PC experience, Amazon focuses on offering budget tablets just to get their hardware in your hand so you can spend on Amazon digital products. That just leaves Lenovo and Samsung. The only Lenovo tablet that can really compare is the Tab P11, but that is more akin to the Samsung Galaxy S7, not the S7FE or S7+. As a result, at the end of the day, if you are looking for a premium android tablet, the S7 FE's only competition is the S7+. And I would recommend the S7+ over the S7 FE. The S7 FE is the same size and build quality as the S7+. What is get on the FE (vs the plus) is: Slower processor (Snapdragon 765 vs 865) Lower quality screen (60 hz IPS vs 120 hz AMOLED, 1600p vs 1752p) Lower camera resolution (rear: 8 mp vs 13 mp, front: 5 mp vs 8 mp) Extra weight (0.65 oz) Fewer speakers (2 vs 4) Slightly thicker body (0.6 mm) Overall the tablet is very nice. The Pen is wonderful, very responsive, feels great in the hand. The screen is great on its own, when not compares to the S7+. I put on a glass screen protector (which was a pain in the butt to install – trying to avoid dust on a 12" screen protector is hard!) and the responsiveness hasn't changed at all. Samsung DeX is a very nice experience that replicates a PC experience, especially if you have a the Keyboard Book cover for the tablet (keep in mind that the S7 and S7+ already have DeX). Samsung offers the new S7 FE keyboard book cover, or you can use the older larger book cover that was designed for the S7+ if having a touchpad is important (which I think it is). I am currently typing on the S7+ keyboard book cover and it works great. Everything is very snappy on the tablet. Audio is great (although I think I might have enjoyed the 4-speaker array of the S7+). Most of the things you lose from the S7+ you won't notice. The screen resolution, the thicker body, the processor performance, the extra weight. Heck, you will probably never even use the cameras to notice the difference. My wife has been using her (Apple) tablet for 3 years now. She rarely ever uses the cameras other than to do the occasional video chat (for which 5 mp is more than sufficient). The big one you will notice is the screen. I am unable to see it since I don't have an S7+ to compare, but I see it in the video reviews on YouTube. I think you will get a much better experience out of the 120 hz AMOLED screen vs the 60 hz IPS screen. You might also notice the performance difference between a Snapdragon 865 and 765. The cost difference for the S7 FE vs the S7+ (128GB/6GB models) is $130 (current Sep 19, 2021 discounted prices of $599 vs $729). I mean, if you are already ready to spend $600 on a tablet, might as well pay the extra $130 for the better "full version" of the tablet. Now, if $600 is your budget, ok, I can understand. Heck, you can even drop down to the 64 GB of this tablet (a version which does not exist on the S7+) and you are only paying $530 at that point (not to mention that as of today, Sep 19, 2021, Best Buy is offering a $50 gift card with purchase of the S7 FE tablets, all versions). But if you can afford the extra $130 go with the S7+. One last side point. If you are excited at Samsung DeX and are hoping for it to be an equal experience to Chrome OS, don't get your hopes up. I mean it is great. It is a wonderful addition to an Android Tablet and really brings something new to the Android tablet experience. But, I only recommend taking DeX into consideration of your purchase (of either the S7 FE or S7+) if your goal is to purchase an Android tablet and have the OPTION to use it as a psuedo-chromeOS PC at times. Think of Samsung Dex as running Blue Stacks (in Windows) at full screen with the ability to have apps in individualized windows like Windows OS. You get to run all the Android apps you want in a Windows-ish environment, but you don't get the polished PC Android expereince that Chrome OS brings (of course the big downside of Chrome OS is that you can't run all Android apps, you are limited to Chrome OS specific apps, which are better designed). Just as an example, Android browser apps are intended to view webpages in mobile mode. When you are in DeX mode viewing in Desktop mode is much more amenable. Problem is that on an Android tablet you lose sTodd

The first thing you notice with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is its size. The 12.4", 2560×1600 LCD screen is vast, surrounded by thin bezels which only serve to enhance the screen's dimensions. It pushes the limits of ergonomics with its size, but if you can transport/use such a large screen, the device offers a lot. The tablet might be best described as upper-midrange, with the screen as the main attraction. It gets Samsung's useful S-pen, but not the Bluetooth version, so no extras like a shutter button. The screen is sharp and bright, but is a 60Hz LCD, unlike the Super AMOLED 120Hz screen on the Tab S7+. The processor is a Qualcomm SM7325, a 8-core chip aimed more at the midrange versus the 800-series chips, and it's paired with respectable but not jaw-dropping 6 gigs of RAM. In everyday usage, however, those differences from the flagship probably won't mean that much for most people. It's very fast and responsive, and the screen is a genuine pleasure to read on (I've found it wonderful for ebooks). No, it's not as buttery smooth as my high-refresh rate Galaxy S20+ phone, but that also means the screen isn't eating up as much battery life. With a monstrous 10090mAh battery, the run time is wonderful. You'll easily get all day usage out of it. The included charger supports rapid charging, but if you have a higher wattage Samsung charger, it will support even faster charging. There's a wide angle camera and a front-facing, but the front-facing camera is oriented for horizontal usage, like a laptop, not along the top like a phone. The tablet supports face recognition and it's reasonably fast/accurate. I would have liked a fingerprint reader as an additional biometric option. Samsung equips this tablet with a healthy 128GB of storage, and thankfully retains the microSD card slot for more, up to 1TB. The slot is located along the side and is easily accessed with the included tool–adding a 256GB card was simple. This is a great device for media consumption, so the storage expansion is a welcome continuation even if other features, like the rapidly disappearing headphone jack, are gone. The biggest issue with this is software, and it's a problem common to all Android tablets. Simply, Android is still not as well adapted to the tablet form factor as it is the phone. There have been strides towards this, but you will still across apps that feel like giant phone apps. Samsung, to their credit, have addressed this issue to an extent with DeX, which turns the Android interface into something very much like a ChromeOS desktop, and which definitely leverages the large screen size. I like the idea of DeX, but probably wouldn't use it personally for much (and I will say this tablet is worthwhile regardless of DeX). The key to getting the most out of the DeX mode is the separately sold keyboard cover, which is not cheap but would turn this into a full-fledged mobile productivity device. In the past, Android tablets have often been neglected with regards to updates. But I was pleased to have been offered a couple of updates after just a week of usage, and my Android 11 security patch is the August one (writing in mid-September). Not bad at all! Overall, this is a solid offering from Samsung. You get a lot for the money. The giant screen is amazing to use, performance is snappy, and there's plenty of storage. If you're inclined to use this for more than media consumption, Samsung's DeX gives a desktop interface that gives ChromeOS-like usability, helping to move beyond some of the limitations of the Android OS in tablet form. The inclusion of the (helpfully magnetic) S-pen furthers that capability, useful for notetaking, drawing, or just for interactions on screen. The large size is takes some getting used to–think about getting a protective case–but I'm not sure I'd want a smaller tablet, having used this. This will be my new go-to device for traveling, because it can do everything I need on the go. Recommended for most people, highly recommended for some niche uses.DFN80

I'm reviewing as a package with expensive book cover from Samsung. I bought this device hoping it would be my second productivity device, for reading, working with documents (ppt,word) and some light email work, however it's not more than gimmicky content consumption device. Sure it's ok for watching videos and playing some light games. In a lot I think it's Android problem, apps (even with Samsung Dex) are not optimized for productivity. For example Slack on tablet is the same as on the Phone, meaning there is no channel/messages bar on the left and it's hard to monitor the messages for work. Same goes for PPT editing and doc writing, it's just less productive than Windows devices such as Surface GO (which I eventually switched to for lightweight work). I thought it'd be OK, since we are using GCP platform and my assumption was that google did well optimized and easy to use GCP aps with android – nope. Otherwise in regards to hardware, I really enjoy good quality build and materials feel premium to touch. I had no performance issues so far, batter is giving me a solid day of "work". The only thing I didn't like using it as tablet and reading device, the edges are a bit sharp when you are holding it for a while. (and size is a bit too big for reading). P.S.I bought it on Amazon, since the delivery time on Samsung portal is just crazy. Amazon's was delivered in 2 days, where I'd have to wait for 3-4 weeks here.Mr Frosty