What You Need to Know About Large Tablets

Large tablets combine the features and convenience that we need to stay connected on the go. While laptops made portability possible, they were bulky, quickly ran out of battery, and became heavy when carrying them for extended periods of time. While smartphones are light, have long-lasting battery lives, and give us immediate access to online activities, the screens are small and difficult to see. Tablets are a great compromise between the larger laptops and the small smartphone, giving users the battery life, power, and features needed to perform a wide range of functions. Tablets have the ability to be used for gaming and graphics work that is not possible to do on a phone, and they are easier to carry than a laptop. Today, large tablets offer all the functionality of a laptop with the portability of a phone, all for an affordable price. The top three large tablets include the Microsoft's Surface Pro, the Apple iPad Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy Book. Read on to discover what you need to know about finding deals on large tablets. 

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  1. Who is best benefited by having a larger screen?
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    Anyone who needs more detail in what they see on the screen can benefit but the two populations that are most benefited are young children, who need larger buttons for navigating, and the elderly or sight-impaired, who may still have difficulty with a smaller tablet screen of even eight inches.

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  2. Can the larger tablets still be carried conveniently?
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    Larger tablets are light and portable. While they may not fit into a pocket, many of today's purses and other bags contain tablet pockets that will hold the larger screen conveniently.

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  3. What are some of the pros of a large tablet?
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    Some of the outstanding features of a large tablet include a long battery life, the ability to see greater detail in videos and games, a powerful processor, and detachable keyboards that create a laptop feel when needed.

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  4. How big of a screen are we talking about?
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    Normally, any screen over ten inches can be classified as a large tablet. Most of the large tablets you find on the market today are around eleven or twelve inches, which makes them perfect for detail in videos and gaming.

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  5. With all the features, why not just buy a laptop?
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    A laptop weighs a lot more and won't fit easily into smaller purses or pockets. The price of a large tablet is nearly half of what you would pay for a laptop and yet the battery life can be as much as ten hours, making it perfect for students who can't always find an outlet when battery life is low. The keyboard is detachable or you can use an on-screen one. The convenience and ease of use make it more practical than a laptop.

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  6. How much does the average large tablet weigh?
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    The average large tablet weighs in at just under two pounds. This low weight, combined with the slim eight mm thickness, makes it the perfect choice for on-the-go. 

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  7. What is the standard price for larger tablets?
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    The price of a large tablet can run anywhere between $200 and $650, depending on the included features. The average 11-inch tablet will cost you around $395 and offer you the opportunity to purchase separate graphic pens and detachable keyboard.

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  8. Samsung is releasing an even larger tablet. What are the details?
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    Samsung has just revealed a new 18.4-inch screen tablet that they are marketing as more of a competitor to a small television than a large tablet but it weighs in at just under six pounds. The battery life is said to be eight hours. The screen makes it possible for two people to enjoy watching together without difficulty. It also contains a 1.6Ghz Octa-core processor. This is larger and more expensive than your regular large tablet but still comes in at under the price of a laptop. It fits easily into a backpack and can be propped up for watching videos or Netflix. 

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