Which tablet is right for you?

Tablets have grown in popularity over recent years with some preferring the larger screen size over a smartphone, but which tablet is right for you?

Apple has dominated the tablet market for many years as the iPad was the fastest selling and most recognised brand for the sector. However, if you are not a fan or don’t have the budget, there are some great alternatives. Choosing the right one for you is more important than the name on the front.

When choosing a tablet, you should consider the following:

How will you use it?

This is the most important factor when choosing a tablet. How, where and when you will use it should shape the operating system, look and feel and features. If it is mainly for browsing the internet and replying to emails, then you have a greater scope of options. But if you are looking for a tablet to stream movies and play online games then this will require a more channeled approach.

It is also a good idea to consider if the tablet is for personal or business use and if it is to work alongside your other devices such as laptop and phone or replace either of the those.

Do you need built in storage?

If you know you are going to use the tablet for images, apps and other downloads then storage could be a factor. All tablets regardless of make or model will have a degree of built-in storage. This typically ranges from 8GB which equates to approximately 2500 images to 64GB which would provide space for about 20,000 images.

To supplement this, most will have memory card options (although not iPad) which you can use to transport or store files. If storage is still an issue, you can move files from your tablet to any cloud storage such as OneDrive or Google Drive.

Do I need to understand the operating system?

The short answer is not really, however, familiarity can play its part. For example, if you have an apple phone then you will recognise the icons, names and text style on an iPad. If you have an android phone, then an android operating system seen on a Samsung will be familiar. Each operating system works, it is just a case of understanding how. If your tablet is for business use, then a windows operating system would be advisable as word and excel are simple to use.

Which features do I need?

This question all depends on what you will use the tablet for. If you are using it for videos and images, then the camera is something you will want to check. If it is for children, then make sure it is robust enough to withstand it being dropped. Key features to consider are:

• Screen size
• Battery life
• Camera quality
• Memory
• Look and feel

What do I have to spend?

The last element is to consider the budget you have. If you follow the advice above, you should now have a clear idea of what you need in a tablet. If the tablet you want now is above your budget, then you could consider a refurbished tablet. Our sister company, GR Phones have some great options.

If you have a tablet in need of repair, then contact us. One of our team can arrange a repair appointment for you.