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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Amazon’s “fastest-selling tablet” now comes in tangerine

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That $50 tablet Amazon introduced not too long ago is coming in several new colors starting this week. Amazon calls the Amazon Fire the company's "fastest-selling tablet ever" - without actually giving any numbers. Maybe they mean they had a footrace in which they sought to find which tablet would be able to be sold the fastest based on the speed of several human runners holding several different forms of payment? We'll have to wait and see.

The Amazon Fire - that $50 USD tablet - comes in three new colors starting this week, including magenta, blue, and tangerine. That's besides black, the original color of the tablet. At that price, these tablets come with a whole 8GB of internal storage. If you want a 16GB edition, they've just created that as well - there you'll be paying $70 USD instead.

UPDATE: This might be as close as we're going to get to actual sales numbers from Amazon - "Fire is the fastest-selling Amazon tablet ever, with millions sold since its launch," said Fire Tablets GM, Kevin Keith.

There's a new version of the "kids" tablet in Amazon's line of devices, as well. The Fire Kids Edition will be exactly the same as it was when it was introduced last year, only now it'll be available with a green kid-proof case instead of just pink or blue. That device will cost you $100 with 8GB internal storage - or you can get the 16GB edition for $120.

Have a peek at our original hands-on with these devices if you want to get the original low-down.

What's the difference between these tablets and the Fire HD 6 we reviewed back in 2014? Not one whole heck of a lot, that's for certain. These aren't the sort of tablets you're going to want to buy if you've already got a Nexus 9 or an iPad from the past couple of years. They're for NEW tablet owners - trust.

Source : www.slashgear.com

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Saturday, April 16, 2016

Updated: Best tablet 2016: the top tabs we've reviewed

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Updated: Best tablet 2016: the top tabs we've reviewed

10 best tablets 2016

The tablet is now a thing - from the days when nobody considered a laptop without a keyboard to be a good thing to today, where a slate full of more power than some games consoles is nestled in bags across the world.
And with that popularity comes the dreaded notion of choice. Do you eschew Apple's high prices, join the Android brigade and find the best iPad alternative? Or jump on board Cupertino's lovetrain, and use one of the most popular tablets on the planet?

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We've made it easy for you and pulled together the best tablets of the moment available in the UK.
It's a difficult process divining which place each of these excellent tablets should occupy in our list, so we take into account multiple elements including performance, battery life, screen quality and more.
Price plays a part, as does age: a tablet that's been replaced by a sequel will tumble down the rankings as you can get all the great features on a better slate.

Read: Best cheap tablets | Best Android tablets

If none of the best tablets here take your fancy then head on over to our tablet reviews pages, where you'll find in-depth reviews for many more models.
Let us know your thoughts on the top 10 (and whether you think we've got the order wrong) in the comment box below.

1. iPad Pro 9.7

A brilliant tablet that brings power to portability

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Great speakers

Pencil and keyboard support

Pricey with accessories

Not as much RAM as larger iPad Pro

The best tablet you can buy right now is the iPad Pro 9.7 - the smaller screen with powerful innards is the best combination on the market.
While there are plenty of brilliant Android tablets around at the moment, the new iPad offers a lot of the power of the larger iPad Pro, along with the Smart Keyboard and Pencil support, but brings it in a much more bag-and-palm friendly size. Oh, and those four speakers are just brilliant too!
Read the full review: iPad Pro 9.7
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDj-6NEoIpg

2. Google Pixel C

This is the best Android tablet

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Fantastic screen

Premium design

Plenty of power

Google's done it – the new Pixel C is the best Android tablet. The Pixel C has it all: a fantastic display, heaps of power and a premium design. Plus, for those willing to splash the cash, the keyboard is a great accessory. It's not quite a laptop replacement, but for those in the market for a premium Android tablet - look no further.
Read the full review: Google Pixel C

3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

A top notch iPad rival

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Thinner, lighter design

Rare expandable memory

Improved interface

There are plenty of reasons to invest in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 - especially if you're after a top Android tablet. This is the best tablet that Samsung has ever produced - it's both reading and web surfing-friendly and you can pick it up in 8-inch and 9.7-inch variants. Almost impossibly thin, pumped full of power and with a slicker interface it gives the iPad Air 2 a real run for its money.
Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

4. iPad mini 4

The best small-screen tablet

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Brilliant screen

Sleek design

Touch ID finger scanner

The best 7-inch tablet at the moment is definitely the iPad mini 4. If you like the look of Apple's iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro, but find them a) too big, b) too expensive or c) both? Well you're in luck as the diminutive iPad mini 4 gives you the best of Apple's tablet world in a form factor which is not only beautiful, but highly portable.
Read the full review: iPad mini 4
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyarcdfsdqs

5. Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

Lighter, faster, waterproof… a real iPad Air 2 rival

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Gorgeous display

Improved lightweight design

Keyboard dock included

The Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet is the best option for PS4 owners as it allows you to stream games from your console direct to the tablet when you're in another room of your house. Link up your PS4 controller to the Z4 Tablet and you'll be gaming in bed, in the kitchen and on the toilet. The included keyboard dock in the box also makes for a great stand.
Read the full review: Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEpBluo3Kro

6. iPad Pro

Apple's biggest slate isn't its best, but it's not far off

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Expansive screen

Hugely powerful

Great speakers

The iPad Pro won't be for everyone, but for those it does appeal to you're unlikely to find a better tablet for your needs. Whether its graphics, multi-tasking or providing a pseudo-Mac experience when you're away from the office the iPad Pro is capable of so much. Even the Pencil - hilarious name aside - is an impressive tool for a particular niche. For pro's, this is the best tablet out there and for some it's more than capable of replacing a laptop.
Read the full review: iPad Pro
Nexus 9

7. Nexus 9

A perfect all round Android tablet

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Great value for money

Stock Android experience

Solid performance

Originally a rather expensive Google-branded tablet, the Nexus 9 has now dropped so much in price it's the best value tablet out there. There's a whole load of power, stock Android and a high res screen making it a great all-round tablet at a very affordable price.
Read the full review: Nexus 9
Sony Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact

8. Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

Compact, portable and powerful

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Great battery life

Very thin and light

Waterproof body

Tablets don't have to be big and cumbersome, and the rather clumsily named Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is testament to just that. It's not Sony's best tablet - that goes to the Z4 further up the page, but it's super-slim profile, waterproof chassis, bright display and solid line up of specs means it'll comfortably slip in your bag and won't baulk at the first sign of rain.
Read the full review: Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

9. Microsoft Surface Pro 4

The tablet that can replace your laptop

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Larger, sharper screen

Vastly improved Type Cover

Built in kickstand

Can a tablet really replace your laptop or home PC? That's still up for debate, but the best tablet trying to make that happen is the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 - and it does a fine job with the full blown version of Windows 10, an integrated kickstand and optional keyboard attachment. Great for for creative professionals, students and everyday folks alike.
Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Pro 4
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4txbG4NAZg

10. iPad Air 2

The iPad Air 2 is still a good choice

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Sleek

Superbly powerful

Unbeatable app selection

Until the iPad Pro 9.7, this was the best tablet in the world. Even though it has been replaced by Apple, it's still a brilliant tablet that has further raised the bar for the rest of the competition in terms of build quality, features and performance. The best part is this is now cheaper thanks to the release of the iPad Pro 9.7. Apple's range of tablet-optimised apps and a slick user interface makes the iPad Air 2 extremely versatile while also being incredibly easy, and enjoyable, to use.
Read the full review: iPad Air 2

Tablet apps

As with today's best smartphones, applications play a big role on tablets – once you've decided which of these tablets is right for you, check out our top app lists so you can get your fill of Temple Run, update your friends on Facebook and read the latest news, all on a bigger screen.

Best tablets upcoming in 2016

If you're not quite ready to part with your cash, then take a look at the slates which will be coming out this year. A few have launched but we're waiting for them to come in for review before seeing if they make it into the top 10, while others are based on rumours but we feel confident they will arrive in 2016.

New tablet 2016: the top six you'll be choosing from

Samsung Galaxy TabPro S

Windows 10 where you'd expect Android to be

Sleek design

Good use of Windows 10

Poor keyboard

Plastic design

The Samsung Galaxy TabPro S was unvieled at the very start of 2016 and boasts a great screen, solid build and Windows 10 - but you can't buy it just yet. It's an odd device, but one that works better than we expected it to. The keyboard dock isn't great, with a cramped mouse and keys which aren't the easiest to type on - but over all Samsung's made a solid Windows slate.
Read our hands on review: Samsung Galaxy TabPro S

Huawei MateBook

Solid design

Keyboard accessory

No MicroSDS card slot

Only one USB port

Huawei's first Windows 10 device is a well-designed 2-in-1 that rivals the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and iPad Pro in places. It's a promising, yet pricey, first 2-in-1 from the Chinese company, managing to feel fresh despite arriving late to the party.
Read the full review: Huawei MateBook
Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

Sony Xperia Z6 Tablet

The high-end waterproof tablet

Things have gone a bit pear-shaped in Sony's camp in 2016. After we expect it to launch either the flagship Xperia Z6 or Xperia Z6 Tablet (or both) at MWC 2016, Sony did neither - instead launching the confusing new X series instead. That's left the talk of the Xperia Z6 Tablet a little up in the air. Will we ever see this tablet? We're not sure, but eyes are now on IFA 2016 in Berlin this September.
Tips for Sony: what we want to see on the Sony Xperia Z6 Tablet
iPad mini 4

iPad Mini 5

Thinner, lighter and even more portable?

The popular iPad mini range has won fans around the world, probably due to the fact it's the cheapest iPad offering in Apple's range. While the arrival of the iPad mini 5 in 2016 is likely, there's a small question mark around whether Apple will bother after criticism for its less than impressive iPad mini 3 update. If it does arrive expect more power with a new processor, iOS 10 on screen and the same premium metal body.
What it needs to beat: iPad mini 4

Source : www.techradar.com/

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