5 Best Windows 10 Tablets of 2017

Quietly, Microsoft achieved something with Windows 10 that it had not managed to do for the decade or so before the operating system’s release. It spent years chasing the dream of Windows tablets that were every bit as good as notebooks and desktops. The Windows 10 operating system came along and enabled its partners to build tablets that are finally competitive with what’s available from other companies. The best Windows 10 tablets easily take on rivals.

They offer things that you’re probably familiar with but in a different package. Microsoft has bet big on productivity. As such, all of them can run apps from the Windows Store or programs downloaded over the internet. You won’t get stuck with only the apps that have been updated for Microsoft’s newest operating system. Keyboards are big for productivity too, which is why many of the best Windows 10 tablets feature a keyboard at no additional charge or as an extra purchase. A few of them even have screens small enough that they qualify for access for Microsoft’s free Office Mobile offering, saving you money on Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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Not everyone wants to be productive all the time, though. The smaller Windows 10 tablets are great for watching movies and enjoying television shows, both of which are available from the Windows Store, Netflix, Hulu and VUDU. The Windows 10 Creators Update will add a bookstore and reading capabilities to Windows soon. Some of the best Windows 10 tablets have digital pens that allow you to sketch and draw in your down time.

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What to Check for When Looking for the Best Windows 10 Tablets

You can’t find the best Windows 10 tablet for your needs if you’re unsure of what features you’re looking for. Consider this, because most of them are built for productivity, Windows 10 tablets don’t often come in a screen size smaller than 10 inches. If you’re looking to just read and watch videos, you’ll want to go with that small screen. If this device is meant to replace your existing tablet and your laptop, the tablets equipped with a bigger screen are ideal.

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You’ll want to consider battery life and RAM next. The more RAM your computer has, the easier it is to multitask. Entertainment tablets don’t need a lot of RAM, but devices meant to replace your notebook need no less than 4GB of RAM to be usable.

As for battery life, Windows 10 tablets haven’t managed to beat Apple’s iPad line in that regard. Expect around 10 hours of time between charges from some of them. It’ll be less, depending on how the tablet is meant to be used.

Here are the best Windows 10 tablets of 2017.

Best Windows 10 Tablets of 2017

• NuVision TM800W610L
• Asus Transformer T102HA
• Huawei Matebook
• Lenovo YogaBook
• Microsoft Surface Pro 4

NuVision TM800W610L - $69

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The NuVision TM800W610L is the perfect tablet for someone that already has a notebook or desktop that they don’t want to part with. It’s dominated by an 8-inch high-definition display. A touch-sensitive Windows button along the bottom of the display allows users to go between their apps and the full-screen Windows Start Screen that it’s meant to take advantage of. There’s 2GB of RAM, which is less than ideal for a productivity tablet but acceptable for just reading and watching movies. This tablet is about the same thickness as a #2 pencil. There’s a 1.44 GHz Intel Atom X5 processor inside. 32GB of storage is inside too, though you can pair the tablet with a MicroSD and add even more space to store your movies, books, apps and television shows. A micro-HDMI port makes it very, very easy to pair the NuVision TM800W610L with a television set or external monitor for times when you need a bigger display. This tablet lasts 8 hours between charges. As such, you won’t be able to binge an entire season on Netflix without pulling out your power cable. The NuVision TM800W610L is sold at the Microsoft Store for just $69. Because it’s a Signature Edition Tablet, there are no extra apps and programs added to Windows 10 that shouldn’t be there. [ Buy the NuVision TM800W610L from the Microsoft Store for $69 ]

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