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As the title suggests I'm currently looking at tablets and could use some advice.
First up the criteria I've worked out so far:
- at least 10" screen
- at least full-HD resolution
- microSD reader
- budget: ~300?
One of the main reasons why I'm looking at tablets is because I want to be able to read A4 sized pdfs more comfortably than on my desktop screen. Which means that a screen size of 10" and at least 1920x1080 resolution is a must.
In principle I really like the idea of a convertible tablet with a (relatively) proper keyboard and (non-RT) Windows. On a trip to a local electronics store I really liked the look of the Acer Aspire Switch, but a quick test with a pdf revealed that the resolution (1,366x768) is too small and shows very noticeable pixelation. Similar stuff with FHD screens is significantly more expensive than what I'm willing to pay, so this option's pretty much out of the race.
So, Android tablets then.
After some research I've narrowed it down to three contestants:
1) Asus MemoPad FHD 10
- one year old design
- nothing particularily special about it, but does what I want on paper
- didn't have one at the store, so no first hand impressions
- cheapest at 230-240?
2) Samsung Galaxy TabPro 10.1
- newest design of the three
- highest resolution screen (2560x1600)
- impressions from messing with a demo unit at the store: screen is indeed very nice and sharp, not really sold on the faux-leather texture on the back and Samsung's UI though
- on the upper end of my budget at 330?
3) Sony Xperia Z Tablet
- previous generation model (replaced by Z2)
- store only had the new Z2, which I really liked; but I can't exactly judge the older model from trying out the new replacement
- I like the overall design though
- can also be had around 330?
The MemoPad is by far the cheapest of the three, but then again it's a middle of the road tablet from a year ago. The Galaxy TabPro looks like the best on paper, but I'm not sure how to feel about its design (hard- and software).
I'm tending towards the Xperia Z Tab most at the moment, but my view's heavily coloured by the Z2 that I tried out.
My problem is that I haven't followed the tablet market at all so far, so I don't know how the Xperia Z, being an older model, would compare to the newer TabPro. They're pretty much the same price, but on paper the Samsung trumps the Sony in pretty much every regard. Is it really that clear-cut?
First up the criteria I've worked out so far:
- at least 10" screen
- at least full-HD resolution
- microSD reader
- budget: ~300?
One of the main reasons why I'm looking at tablets is because I want to be able to read A4 sized pdfs more comfortably than on my desktop screen. Which means that a screen size of 10" and at least 1920x1080 resolution is a must.
In principle I really like the idea of a convertible tablet with a (relatively) proper keyboard and (non-RT) Windows. On a trip to a local electronics store I really liked the look of the Acer Aspire Switch, but a quick test with a pdf revealed that the resolution (1,366x768) is too small and shows very noticeable pixelation. Similar stuff with FHD screens is significantly more expensive than what I'm willing to pay, so this option's pretty much out of the race.
So, Android tablets then.
After some research I've narrowed it down to three contestants:
1) Asus MemoPad FHD 10
- one year old design
- nothing particularily special about it, but does what I want on paper
- didn't have one at the store, so no first hand impressions
- cheapest at 230-240?
2) Samsung Galaxy TabPro 10.1
- newest design of the three
- highest resolution screen (2560x1600)
- impressions from messing with a demo unit at the store: screen is indeed very nice and sharp, not really sold on the faux-leather texture on the back and Samsung's UI though
- on the upper end of my budget at 330?
3) Sony Xperia Z Tablet
- previous generation model (replaced by Z2)
- store only had the new Z2, which I really liked; but I can't exactly judge the older model from trying out the new replacement
- I like the overall design though
- can also be had around 330?
The MemoPad is by far the cheapest of the three, but then again it's a middle of the road tablet from a year ago. The Galaxy TabPro looks like the best on paper, but I'm not sure how to feel about its design (hard- and software).
I'm tending towards the Xperia Z Tab most at the moment, but my view's heavily coloured by the Z2 that I tried out.
My problem is that I haven't followed the tablet market at all so far, so I don't know how the Xperia Z, being an older model, would compare to the newer TabPro. They're pretty much the same price, but on paper the Samsung trumps the Sony in pretty much every regard. Is it really that clear-cut?