Along with personal computers and laptops, tablets are very popular among users. These mini-versions of computers are very mobile and compact, so you can take them with you on the road or travel, as well as a business trip. This article will feature the best tablets of 2018.
How to choose the right tablet
Before starting to familiarize the reader with the rating of tablets for 2018, several recommendations regarding the choice of this device will be given. Below are the most important technical specifications that you need to focus on at the time of purchase.
Tablet selection
operating system
The operating system is a complex of interdependent programs, under the guidance of which the computer actions are controlled. Most tablets presented in stores already have an installed operating system. Typically, this is Windows, Android or iOS.
Windows operating system
Windows-based tablets feature an x86 kernel architecture. The undoubted advantages include the following indicators:
- Games. You can play some famous shooters (for example, Counter Strike) only on gadgets with the Windows platform. Therefore, for serious games like GTA, Battlefield will need a gaming laptop.
- View videos of any resolution. For this action, you will need to install the appropriate software, which has been developed quite a lot for devices on the Windows platform.
- Software that allows you to fully use text editors (Microsoft Office, Adobe), including Photoshop.
- The ability to connect any digital device, like on a computer.
The downsides of Windows:
- The control function may be inconvenient, especially if you use a sensor. The use of a computer mouse will help to correct the situation, but this will lead to a decrease in speed.
- A small number of applications. In this quality, Windows is inferior to Android. There are approximately 4,000 specialized software in the Windows App Store, and many of these programs are paid.
- Incompatibility of a number of models with applications for personal computers.
Android operating system
Android operating system
Google’s Android tablets came to the market earlier than the rest and gained great popularity among electronics consumers.
Among the positive aspects of use, the following aspects can be distinguished:
- The Android operating system is free and distributed openly, which makes it accessible to everyone: downloading and installing does not require a license, key or the like.
- A wide selection of applications and freeware.
- Affordable pricing for everyone.
- Constant software updates, which makes using the OS even more comfortable and allows the user to remain “in the trend” of technical developments.
Among the minuses are the following items:
- High consumption of system resources.
- Low level of optimization. This factor is characterized by the occurrence of various errors during the operation of the system, as well as the incompatibility of a number of installed programs (for example, drivers).
- The inability to run desktop games.
- The tendency to the emergence of digital "garbage", which significantly slows down the system.
IOS features
IOS operating system
Apple's Apple operating system quickly attracted the attention of the public and won the hearts of consumers.
Its positive aspects include:
- High level of security. IOS devices are equipped with Touch ID technology, thanks to which the owner is identified by a typo of his finger. Even a mother will not be able to call from such a phone if the lock mode is set.
- Voice function VoiceOver. Visually impaired or impaired people can easily use a device that, by voice command, performs any action.
- Polyglot is a translator from more than 50 languages of the world. The application is also capable of recognizing speech “by ear”.
- Large selection of applications for every taste. The base is regularly not only updated, but also replenished.
- Simple and intuitive interface.
- High speed.
Negative features:
- Download and installation is available only for Apple brand devices.
- Frequent problems with sharing third-party files.
- Limited memory, additional expansion slots are not available for all brands.
- Paid apps with high cost.
- No user settings.
CPU
One of the most important characteristics when choosing a tablet is an indicator such as a processor.
Tablet Processors
Attention should be paid to:
- Model.
- The number of cores - affects the cooling system, performance.
- The frequency of the processor.
The last two indicators are interrelated. A tablet with a processor with more cores is more expensive, but such a device will work faster.
RAM
The amount of internal memory is very important when using the gadget. Even with small appetites of the owner, it is worth considering that the nth amount of resources will be spent on installing user programs, updating the operating system, and informational “garbage”. In addition, in the future it may be games, films, music, photographs and other content that modern citizens love to devote their free time to. Therefore, for comfortable use, the optimal memory capacity is from 3-4 GB. For insurance purposes, it is better if there are also additional slots for its expansion.
Additional factors
When choosing a tablet, you should pay attention to additional factors:
- Video card Good graphics will be needed by people who love games, as well as photographers, designers, artists, engineers.
- Display size and screen resolution.
- Internet support. This option is carried out via Wi-Fi on most devices, some have slots for SIM cards.
- Battery capacity. The long operating time of the device is especially important for large screens, as well as for gamers.
Top best tablets
The following is an overview of the best tablets released in 2018. Attention will be paid only to the most important components and distinctive features of the models, which play a decisive role at the time of selection. And the user will always be able to discern various pleasant trifles himself. The prices for the presented new tablets are indicated at the minimum according to the Yandex market for 2018.
High Performance Multi-Function Tablets
- Apple iPad (2018) 128 GB Wi-Fi + Cellular. Another new product from Apple is equipped with a 4-core Apple A10 processor with a frequency of 2340 MHz. Screen size is 9.7 inches. Among the additional options contains: support for GPS, a stylus, a camera with a resolution of 8 MPix, a barometer, a compass, an accelerometer and other small utilities. Price from 32000 rub.
Apple iPad (2018) 128 GB Wi-Fi + Cellular
- Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8 64 GB LTE has an Android 8.0 operating system, a HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor (eight cores), a widescreen glossy screen. There are additional memory slots with the possibility of expanding up to 256 GB, but this option is unlikely to be needed by the average user, since the amount of internal memory is very impressive and amounts to 64 GB. Unlike other brands, this model is endowed with a solid camera with the number of pixels equal to 13 - for the rear, and 8 - for the front. By cons include support for only 1 SIM card. Price from 33000 rub.
Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8 64 GB LTE
- Apple iPad Pro 10.5 64 Gb Wi-Fi runs on the 6-core Apple A10X processor with a clock frequency of 2360 MHz. The amount of internal memory includes 64 GB, of which 4 GB of RAM.Users will appreciate the 12-megapixel camera with built-in flash and autofocus. The model is distinguished by high-quality image and sound transmission, metal case, high-quality assembly. Of the minuses, one can note a shorter battery life compared to competitors, which is 10 hours. Price from 39000 rub.
Apple iPad Pro 10.5 64 Gb Wi-Fi
- The tablet features Lenovo Tab 4 TB-X704L 64 GB for a long time (13 hours) and high performance, which is not surprising, since the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor has 8 cores and a frequency of 2000 MHz. The operating system of this gadget is Android, and the number of internal memory is 64 GB. Lenovo is capable of supporting memory cards of various sizes. Cost from 22000 rub.
Lenovo Tab 4 TB-X704L 64 GB
- A small tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T385 16Gb with a screen size of 8 inches works on Android. Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor delivers fast workloads. The tablet can be used as a phone (support for one nano-format SIM card). Additional options: 8MP camera, support for various audio and video formats, long operating time (14 hours). Price from 13500 rub.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A
Transformer tablets
- Stylish Microsoft Surface Pro 5 i5 4Gb 128 Gb with a screen diagonal of 12 inches is able to fall in love with anyone: juicy color rendition; high-speed response to user actions thanks to the extended multi-touch option of 10 touch points, stereo sound - all this will undoubtedly make its use brighter. The 7th generation Intel Core processor with a frequency of 2600 MHz and 2 cores, Windows 10, an 8 MP camera - this is the main filling of this tablet. Among the minuses - there is no connection to the computer using the USB-connector. Price - from 52,000 rubles.
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 i5 4Gb 128 Gb
- Digma CITI E203 transforming tablet from the middle price segment is able to fully perform the functions of a laptop. Its filling consists of an Intel Celeron processor No. 3450 (4 cores), 32 GB of internal memory (+ up to 128 can be increased), and the operating system is represented by Windows 10. The screen is widescreen and has a diagonal of 11 inches. Distinctive features: stereo sound, full-size keyboard, 4GB of RAM. The size of the rear camera is 5 MPix. Among the minuses - decent weight (1.4 kg). Cost - from 15,000 rubles.
Digma CITI E203
Budget options
- The Irbis TW91 tablet running Windows 10 is endowed with 32 gigabytes of internal memory, and also has an additional slot for expanding it (up to 128 GB). The model is equipped with an Intel Atom x5 Z8350 processor, which operates at a frequency of 1440 MHz, which is quite enough for everyday tasks. The 10-inch screen of the device in combination with a relatively light weight (600 g) makes the operation comfortable. Among the shortcomings is a camera installed exclusively as an auxiliary function. The model is available only in black color and has a plastic case. Price from 9000 rub.
Irbis TW91
- Prestigio Grace PMT3101 4G with a diagonal of 10 inches is equipped with 16 GB of internal memory (expansion - up to 64 GB), the Android operating system. The MediaTek processor operates on 4 cores and a frequency of 1000 MHz. The gadget is able to work in mobile phone mode, supports 2 SIM cards. Users note a long battery life for this device. The cost is from 7000 rubles.
Prestigio Grace PMT3101 4G
- TurboPad 1016, with a diagonal of 10 inches and a built-in memory of 16 GB, expandable up to 32 GB. The tablet runs on Android 7 version and a 4-core MediaTek MT8735 processor with a frequency of 1100 Hz, the performance of which, according to user reviews, is quite enough for solving everyday tasks. An undoubted advantage of the device is the support of two SIM cards and the possibility of using it as a phone, which has become a new trend among young people and business people. Among the shortcomings is the camera, whose dimensions are only 2 MPix. Cost from 6700 rub.
TurboPad 1016
The modern market represents a wide variety of electronics. In the above review, tablets of 2018 of different price categories, technical specifications and manufacturers were presented.Before deciding in favor of a device, one should be guided by its future purpose. Work, study, drawing, games, Internet surfing - depending on the tasks, the requirements for the technique and its filling will change, respectively - the price range.
