Tablet for graphics_choice advice

bluenite · Apr 13, 2014

I have no experience in this area, seeking a suitable device for my needs (graphical presentations). It's hard in that orients the ignorant. Advise someone competent, what should I choose? The parameters of importance:
-quality IPS display
-greater than 10"
-decent processor and graphics (I hate slow response)
-ram min.2gb
-hdd (ssd?, flash?) min.32gb
-external connectivity (USB, Card)
-maybe gps
-if possible Windows, on Android'm not used
The frontrunner for now is Asus P1801, but has quite a huge display. Something around 12-13 "?
Surely it has to be more portable.
thanks for the response
Peter

DavidGP · May 24, 2014

Hi Peter

Your spec list limit the amount of tablets that could be suggested but the latest Microsoft Surface Pro 2 or Pro 3 could be worth looking at, I have a Surface Pro (original) and it covers all of your tick boxes, but they are not cheap. The plus is that the Pro versions of Surface run normal Windows based apps and are not tied to an "apps store" only app.

http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/products/surface-pro-2
http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/products/surface-pro-3

bluenite · May 24, 2014

DavidGP said: ↑

Hi Peter

Your spec list limit the amount of tablets that could be suggested but the latest Microsoft Surface Pro 2 or Pro 3 could be worth looking at, I have a Surface Pro (original) and it covers all of your tick boxes, but they are not cheap. The plus is that the Pro versions of Surface run normal Windows based apps and are not tied to an "apps store" only app.

http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/products/surface-pro-2
http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/products/surface-pro-3
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hi David
thx for advice
well, I see that these toys are starting to finally apply for my assumptions (demanding graphics/portability/response). Something like a digital cameras of a few years ago and now. I don't remember even the good old Nikon F4... even if it is still unsurpassed and unbeatable too ;-)

DavidGP · May 24, 2014

Hi Peter

Yes they are and good analogy on digital cameras and how they started and now the very fact a phone camera just as good as many SLR digitals.

Just a quick question and what tasks would you need to do on a tablet for the specs you list? I note graphical presentations and would these be Powerpoints etc. if so Surface Pro will do these with ease,

http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en...nect-surface-pro-to-a-tv-display-or-projector can if projector or TV supports WiFi mirror the screen.

as a side note on presentations and just as I'm running the beta test on this software but it maybe of interest to you is Office Mix (does need Office 2013 though)

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