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During the Windows 8 Developer Conference, Microsoft presented a special recycled Samsung Series 7 on the basis of a new OS, which she handed 5,000 participants in the event. At the same time, together with the device, an annual 3G subscription of the AT & T cellular operator, which includes up to 2 GB of free traffic per month.

Microsoft called "PC" all demonstrated on Build and running Windows 8 devices, regardless of whether it was a laptop, a desktop PC or a tablet. Thus, we give the characteristics of the Samsung PC, which was distributed to the conference participants:

• 11.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1366 × 768, using the SAMSUNG Super Pls technology;
• 2-core processor Intel Core i5-2467M 1.6 GHz;
• 64-GB Built-in flash drive;
• 4 GB of RAM;
• uEFI technology instead of traditional BIOS;
• mass of embedded sensors like a gyroscope, magnetometer and accelerometer,
• USB, HDMI, micro SD memory card slot;
• support 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth;
• feather in the kit;
• facial and circulating chambers;
• pre-installed early assembly of the 64-bit version of Windows 8 with METRO development tools and programs, so that you can create applications on the device and test them;
• weight of 909 grams;
• thickness - 12.9 mm.

It is also worth mentioning a compact charging adapter and docking station equipped with additional USB, HDMI and Ethernet ports. When you connect the tablet to the last, it is able to provide the user with a full laptop functionality with a physical keyboard. Also, thanks to the docking station to the tablet, two external monitor can be connected.

Thus, the device may be very popular if and when Samsung will bring it to the market. On the given video, you can familiarize yourself with the tablet live, and at the same time with new features of Windows 8:

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Book 2 hybrid tablet based on the Windows 10 S operating system and the Qualcomm Snapdragon platform. The novelty refers to the Windows-based computers class, which suggest a constant network connection (Always Connected PC, ACPC).

The basis of Galaxy Book 2 is a new Snapdragon 850 single-grip platform, specially intended for this kind of devices. It is reported that it offers 30% more productivity compared to the Snapdragon 835 platform, on which the ACPC of the past generation is built. Snapdragon 850 chip has four productive cores with a frequency of 2.96 GHz and four energy-efficient cores with a frequency of 1.7 GHz.

Of course, the ARM platform is losing with the usual X86 processors in terms of performance, but they are able to provide a much longer battery life of the devices in which the devices are used. In the case of Galaxy Book 2, Samsung declares up to 20 hours of battery. It turns out that autonomy of new items should be enough for more than two 8-hour working days.

As mentioned above, the Galaxy Book 2 software platform is the Windows 10 S operating platform. Recall that Windows 10 S is a slightly limited version of the usual Windows 10. The most important limit of the S-version is the ability to use only Microsoft Store applications.

Samsung equipped Galaxy Book 2 Super AMOLED display with a 12-inch diagonal with a resolution of 2160 × 1440 points. Display, of course, touch. The amount of RAM is 4 GB, and there is a 128 GB of built-in solid-state memory for data storage. There is also a microSD memory card slot. Also, the novelty is equipped with a 5-megapixel front and 8-megapixel and 8-megapixel rear cameals, USB Type-C ports, 802.11AC Wi-Fi module and supports operation in 4G LTE networks thanks to the Snapdragon X20 LTE modem.

Included with the tablet delivers a digital feather S-PEN and a plug-in keyboard with a touchpad. The cost of Galaxy Book 2 was $ 1000, and sales will begin on November 2. Unfortunately, in Russia the device will not be sold.

Determine which tablets on Windows 2018 should choose to buy, has recently become more difficult than before.

There are more options for such products on the market, where one of the versions is (most often, Home).

Some companies have already released several generations of tablets with a desktop operating system, and on the market you can find both more modern and previous version.

Building:

Features of choice

Despite the huge variety of tablets (in online stores you can find models of more than 10 manufacturers and up to hundreds of different proposals), it is not so difficult to choose the appropriate option as it seems.

This choice is carried out, first of all, according to the capabilities of the tablet:

• The voltage of the drive (usually MMC or). The minimum allowable value for the device with the installed Windows installed should not be less than 32 GB, preferably from 64 GB.
• Processor. On the tablets with Windows are installed and ergonomic, but weak Intel Atom, and more productive Intel Core (from i3 to i7).
• . The minimum of "RAM" for the system is 2 GB, the optimal value is from 4 to 8 GB.
• The type of keyboard, which in a number of models already comes in the kit.
• Interface - the number and types of connections and ports that ensure the connection of monitors, drives and other devices.

Selecting the parameters, it is worth paying attention to the price category.

Budget models can be purchased cheaper $ 200, the most productive - from $ 1000.

Autonomy and weight have a serious meaning - the first characteristic shows whether there will be a tablet for charging during the day, the second determines the convenience of use.

Technical specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 - the most convenient management

The Surface Pro 2017 model is slightly different in the functionality of the 4th generation. The peculiarities include 4096 pressure levels supported by the tablet stylus and the installation of more modern Windows assembly.

The built-in schedule has changed, which has gained more frequency and opportunities - and, although modern games on the tablet PC will not start anyway, the figure will slightly increase in older.

• outdated version of USB ports,
• no keyboard
• reparatively high cost. However, the last deficiency is corrected, choosing not the most productive model or one of the gadgets of the last generation.

Oleg L.: Using the tablet, I noticed that it was noticeably increased compared with the 4th generation of battery life - it makes no less than a high-quality picture on the screen. I liked the lack of a fan that stood on Surface Pro 4.

Dell Latitude 5285 - the most protected and powerful

The difference between the Dell Latitude 5285 tablet from most other models - the presence of several degrees of protection.

First of all, this fingerprint scanner, in the second - special data encryption function.

Security increases both the camera's face recognition option, and the technical characteristics of the tablet are not inferior to desktop computers.

• The minuses at the gadget is also sufficient, although significantly less.
• First of all, this is the high cost of the model, in the second - the average quality of the cameras (although it is not so important for the tablet PC).
• Not everyone will arrange and the amount that will have to pay for such a tablet.

Catherine B.: Excellent tablet for work and studies. It suits almost everything - from time to use without recharging to the possibility of launching any program and quick work on the network. If you want with it, you can even run the game, although not the newest one.

Dell Latitude 7285 - the most universal

The difference between the Latitude 7285 tablet from the previous model is a smaller level of security.

The functionality and autonomy of the gadget are almost at the same level.

And the smaller size of "RAM" and the ROM is practically not noticeable - Dell Latitude 5285 could seem to them even with redundant to many users.

• support multiple types of keyboards;
• wireless charging feature, which works with a special docking station;
• high screen quality;
• support work with the stylus;
• uSB Type C and Thunderbolt 3 connectors.

• The disadvantages of technique consider relatively low autonomy of work and a decent cost.
• And the screen resolution can be called too high for a 12-inch screen - it increases the price of the tablet, but it is hardly necessary to the user.

Alexander V.: I bought a tablet because of the excellent screen and a large size of a solid drive. The minuses did not find - except those one and a half thousand dollars, which for him had to give. Although this lack is unlikely to surprise those who immediately counts on good techniques and is ready to pay a worthy amount for it.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 - the most profitable from powerful tablets

The reason to buy a tablet PC from the last generation a lot - a model with 8 GB of RAM costs about 30% less compared to the similar version of 2017.

Sellers are gradually getting rid of the goods, reducing the price, so there is no particular sense to spend money on an 8-gigabyte new model, while old still remained.

All the characteristics of the gadget are almost the same as at Surface Pro (2017), except that the stylus is slightly different for the worst side of the stylus - the more modern model has already received an improved version of Surface Pen.

• high sensitivity and good display resolution;
• completing a convenient and functional pen;
• the price relatively affordable for its characteristics;
• Intel HD Graphics 4000 is an integrated video card, comparable by parameters with 1-gigabyte models for desktop PCs.

• large sizes and weight, because of which they are not too convenient to use the weight.
• Someone will not like the absence of a cover in the basic configuration.
• Others will not suit an uncomfortable connector for the headset.

Egor D.: Excellent tablet with good built-in graphics. Suitable for Internet surfing, and for work, and even for games. However, it turns out only on the minimum settings, but I bought it not for this.

Samsung Galaxy Book 12 - Bestexran

The Samsung Galaxy Book has a minimal size and weight of only 900 grams, thanks to which it is also convenient to use it as an ordinary tablet.

If necessary, the gadget turns into a fairly functional ultrabook.

He has one camera, but the quality of shooting is not inferior to even more expensive models.

• Among the disadvantages of the model Galaxy Book 12, an uncomfortable keyboard cover and the absence of a stand are noted.
• You can call a minus and relatively weak battery - it is enough for only 3 hours of operation at maximum load. Although in the usual battery mode, it is enough for 8-10 hours.

Konstantin K.: Excellent premium design, metal and glass - good reasons to buy this particular tablet. I also liked the good keyboard and the ability to deliver a SIM card. And at such a price, the gadget turned out better than the latest Aipads and even Surface Pro from Microsoft.

ASUS Transformer Mini T103HAF - Optimal value for money

The model is equipped with good speakers and a decent battery with an 8000 mAh battery.

Complete to the tablet no electronic pen, but there is a cover with a keyboard.

The gadget can be called the Tablet Computer "on the Growth" - in the future, when all operators of the Russian Federation start maintaining ESIM technology (embedded in the SIM card devices), the owners of Mini T103HAF will have the opportunity to enjoy.

• The advantages of the model include features such as a bright screen, built-in package of office applications and support for the stylus, as well as a decent amount of permanent memory.
• In addition, SonicMaster dynamics are installed on the tablet - not the best, but more decent than most similar gadgets.
• An advantage could be called the presence of a SIM card slot, but the ESIM format is not yet supported by mobile operators in the Russian Federation.

• glare on the screen when working in the sun;
• short cable charger, which is most likely to be replaced;
• long charging time.

Sergey L.: I wanted to buy a portable and inexpensive tablet PC with Windows OS, where you could continue to work with the same programs as on the computer. Play on it is unlikely to succeed, but for the Internet surfing, office package and watching the video capabilities of this ASUS more than enough.

Lenovo Yoga Book YB1-X91L - Best Keyboard

Lenovo produces a whole series with various parameters.

The Yoga Book YB1-X91L model can be attributed to the middle segment and by price, and by parameters.

At the same time, the presence of the already installed Windows allows you to work on the tablet with the same applications as on the usual computer, and the presence of a touch keyboard makes the gadget convenient for the people of creative professions.

• the presence of a touch keyboard that allows you to turn a tablet PC into a real graphics tablet;
• support for LTE format;
• not bad battery life.

• The main minus can be called a fairly high cost for the tablet from 64 GB of RAM.
• Disadvantages can be seen in the touch keyboard that will not appeal to each user. At the same time, the performance of the tablet is not enough for modern games.

Victor I.: I use the tablet for the second month. Like its lightness and long work without recharging. The appearance and touch keyboard of the gadget do not only like me, but also have an almost magical action on people - especially when I start making notes in the form of writing from hand.

HP X2 10 Z8350 - Best Sound

The HP model combines the advantages and tablet, and.

A small and not too heavy gadget with 4 GB of RAM will cope with the same tasks, which are capable of an inexpensive laptop.

In this case, the tablet PC takes less space, it is more convenient to transfer and easily transformed.

• The advantage of the model is the high-quality sound located on the front panel of speakers - although they make the appearance of the transformer tablet a little unusual.
• An additional feature can be called good memory and convenient keyboard mounts to the main part.
• The interface set provides the connection of almost any peripherals.

Vyacheslav M.: A good gadget with Windows and the minimum price. True, it first needed to install third-party applications and a lot of time to adjust themselves. But then the tablet was just an ideal assistant in all matters and a good "bedside" model.

BB-Mobile Techno W8.0 3G - Sobeta

The model is considered one of the most accessible among tablets with windows.

Vladimir L.: In the tablet, I liked the automatic update of Windows with support for modern applications. A good indicator of the model is the support of a number of undemanding games. Like and sound is not too loud, it is still better compared to many real laptops.

conclusions

Choosing a good tablet with the Windows system, it is worth paying attention to the models Dell Latitude 5285. and two generations Microsoft Surface Pro. - 4th with 8 GB of RAM and the 5th with 4 GB of "RAM".

Their functionality is maximum among the devices of this level - although prices are quite high.

If you wish to purchase an inexpensive tablet with a desktop operating system, you can choose a model with optimal quality, possibilities and prices - ASUS Transformer Mini T103HAF.

If one of the main tasks is to save funds, tablet PCs are fully suitable. BB-Mobile TECHNO W8.0 3G and Prestigio MultiPad Visconte A PMP1014TE, the purchase of which is unlikely to noticeably affect the family budget.