Starting the release of tablets, global device manufacturers hoped that they would be able to create real "computer killers", only we have to admit that their hopes were not justified. If we turn to the statistics, it will become clear that sales volumes have been declining significantly lately, no matter how manufacturers try to revive interest in this segment of products. As part of our article, it is proposed to find out the best tablet companies that produce practical and affordable solutions.
All of them are on the lips of our compatriots. We will discuss only the best tablet manufacturers, among them there will be no mention of the bb-mobile Techno, Irbis, Digma brands, or the like. All of them are popular in the Russian Federation, but will remain out of review.
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Tablet, which company is better?
Today, there is a large assortment of manufacturers of different tablets that are capable of surprising with numerous functions. Products from leading brands are very interesting, but keep in mind that when choosing which company is better to buy a device for yourself, you should decide on a number of factors.Among them, it is necessary to highlight, first of all, the following criteria:
- high-quality screen;
- external characteristics;
- brand reliability;
- the prestige of the brand;
- the presence of an excellent camera;
- is it possible to work with the documentation;
- availability of security;
- reasonable price.
It is important to note that the choice should be made based on your wishes and requirements for the company that produces the model.
It should be added that one of the modern trends in the development of tablets is the modernization of their design features. There are special docking stations on the market with a number of many interesting functions, keyboards, as well as stylus with a number of registered pressure levels and positions in space. All this is presented as a necessary component and a sign of correct work in terms of the evolutionary development of this segment.
Plunging into history, one can recall that the first tablets were very far from the ideology of touch control, which broke the patterns familiar to many.
TOP tablet manufacturers
ASUS
The firm is Taiwanese labor. It is engaged in the release of classic options, which are full of various interesting modifications and prices that are acceptable to many. It all started with attracting the attention of potential buyers at an affordable cost. Only today the company has a very pragmatic direction. Each of the positions has one option, and in some segments there are none at all.
Plus, some tablets from the Asus company cannot be found on the domestic market in retail conditions. This applies to the 8-inch ZenPad 3S, which is highly requested by users.
Even in spite of all these facts, when choosing a tablet from ASUS, you have to read every letter that designates the model. The version difference can be very large. For example, there are very similar models that differ in a mass of characteristics, but they are difficult to distinguish by their names. We are talking about Z301ML and Z301MFL.
In fact, the opinion of experts who analyze this category of the market agree that ASUS is working exclusively on one segment. These are hybrid solutions that are presented with a complete view.True, not all of them get to domestic shop windows, and some take a long time.
We can mention the Transformer Pro T304. In 2017, the manufacturer introduced a model featuring high performance at an affordable price. But even today it is quite difficult to buy it in the Russian Federation. The same cannot be said for the Mini T103HAF. The development is fresh, but actively offered on the market.
Conclusion
Summing up, it is worth noting that Asus has significantly lost momentum in the variety of models that can be bought on the market. But you still have to strain to choose a good device. All the characteristics of the models are radically different, the choice should be approached as responsibly as possible.
APPLE
Apple products are now in great demand among consumers in the domestic market. If you go back 5 years ago, its products occupied only the third place in the TOP leaders. Of course, "Yabloko" pleases not only with the quality of the tablets, but also managed to become a trendsetter, a manufacturer of a commercially popular and demanded device.
The main complaints are related to the reluctance of the creators to reward devices with slots for expanding memory. Of course, the disadvantages also boil down to the fact that not everyone can buy a gadget from Apple at a price. Of course, in times of crisis, not every our fellow countryman is able to afford such a luxurious purchase.
Having conditionally designated the middle class, we can designate the 2017 model of the iPad. The manufacturer decided to distinguish himself also by simplifying the names of the lines, removing the serial number, it denotes the product by the year of release.
The main feature of Apple tablets is the form factor. This is 4: 3 with the criterion "Retina". All this makes it possible to achieve pixel density, which is not at all distinguishable by the human eye.
It should be admitted that watching films on the iPad is not very convenient, but the manufacturer never aspired to this, and therefore chose an aspect ratio of a similar plan.
The top level of Yabloko is represented by a number of updated options. Among them is the iPad Pro. To our great regret, but Apple decided to surpass the economy, showing lower performance than Microsoft. In the configuration, everything is also modest here. This lack of a stylus, as well as a keyboard case.
Conclusion
Turning to the analysis of the above information, it should be noted that Apple's tablets really deserve attention and praise. But it's a pity that not everyone can buy them.
LENOVO
Thinking about which company tablet is better to choose for yourself, you can pay attention to the range of LENOVO devices. Despite the fact that the market is losing interest in tablets, the manufacturer never ceases to delight with popular models. The tech giant is expanding its sales at a pretty decent pace.
The assortment presented by Lenovo has covered all niches known today. The company offers solutions not only on the Android OS, but also on the Windows platform. The result is the classic form factor of a Chinese firm. This is the Tab 4 family. It is famous for its 8-10 inch models, which differ from the competition in the powerful characteristics of the filling.
Such devices are capable of adapting to all tasks. The Miix line from Lenovo is thought out to the smallest detail. The keyboard is detached. As a result, the user gets the opportunity to use the device for games. It is very convenient and simple.
It is also worth noting that the manufacturer prefers a large screen diagonal, as well as processor performance.
The Yoga Tablet also remains respected in the market. Such options have always enjoyed attention due to their unique design. The keyboard can be adapted to them, as well as its touch version. You can work with text, as well as turn off the backlight, use it as a digitizer.
Conclusion
Lenovo deserves a place of honor in our TOP. It remains one of the best brands to offer a solid range of devices at an affordable price. Also in its line is the Lower Mid-End segment.
SAMSUNG
The South Korean company SAMSUNG has become famous for its excellent and reliable gadgets. In recent years, it has been decided to simplify the range of tablets to a minimum. 2-3 years ago the experts of the organization noted that it is worth focusing their efforts on the Tab S3, which are the flagships, as well as the Tab A devices belonging to the mid-range.
During the reorganization of the rows of tablets, interesting solutions were left behind, which included a stylus. These are SAMSUNG Note and Note Pro variants. The Tab Active model was no exception, its development almost disappeared altogether. It is worth noting that updating the budget line of the Tab E is unlikely.
The organization is once again ready to revise the concept of positioning devices. The 4 to 3 aspect ratio is now a flagship solution. But lower class devices are aimed at conveniently playing multimedia.
Along with this, it is worth noting the tablet, which has a folding display shape. SAMSUNG has promised to release a similar device in 2016.
Offers can interest buyers. Most of all, this is inherent in the Tab A models with 8-inches, as well as flagship developments, which are usually equipped with AMOLED screens with high image quality. In regards to theirs, SAMSUNG is the undoubted leader in the production of tablets today.
Tab A is an inexpensive tablet that's versatile. All family members can use it. Children will be no exception. As for the updates, it is not yet known what the company has planned for the near future.
The presented photo shows a tablet from Samsung with protection. This option is offered for business people, extreme lovers. The model is called Samsung Tab Active. It should be noted that he did not manage to find demand in the market.
Conclusion
Samsung offers tablets in the domestic market. It must be admitted that many users prefer this particular manufacturer. But if we compare tablets and smartphones, then the former lose very much in terms of characteristics.
The brand's specialists are busy developing a new model, choosing not the most modern platforms for it, when only the best solutions are used for smartphones. This is the tactic that Samsung has chosen to date. It is possible that with the growing demand from buyers for tablets, this segment of the company's products will also receive new solutions and options.
MICROSOFT
The MICROSOFT brand produces devices with large formats. These tablets have a diagonal of 10 inches or more. Developments work exclusively on Windows. Of course, there could be no other solution.
The photo shows an example of a tablet from MICROSOFT. The model is called Surface Hub and hangs on the wall. This device measures 84 inches diagonally.
In fact, it is worth noting that Microsoft's developments in this segment were never known to the general mass, and were not in great demand. They occupied 5 percent of the overall market share.
As a rule, Windows fans bought the brand tablets or those who perfectly understood the company's pricing policy and evaluated it competently. In fact, there are no mid-range or budget proposals in the lineup. Exclusively flagships.
The aspect ratio is maintained in proportions of 3 to 2. This fact is a MICROSOFT feature. As for the 4 to 3 form factor, this aspect ratio looks much better. It is suitable for watching movies. On the other hand, products from Microsoft's Device have the characteristics of sensitive displays that can work with stylus. In the latest line, the Surface Pen is capable of tilt recognition and 4098 pressure levels. One of the main differences of "4" is the update of the hardware platform. As a result, a tablet can be made in the form of a universal PC with mini-dimensions. This allows the keyboard cover to be achieved.
When working with digital graphics, you will need to resort to special tools.Among the brand's offerings, the Surface Studio solution should be noted, which is a giant tablet with graphical interactive characteristics.
Conclusion
If we exclude the high cost of the devices, the main disadvantage of MICROSOFT is the scarcity of proposals on the market for Windows-based touch-based software.
DELL
The list of the best manufacturers is continued by the equally well-known DELL company. It should be noted that today the brand has taken pride of place as one of the main IT manufacturers in the corporate sector. For this reason, there are no tablet solutions of the required level at all. Today DELL produces several lines of tablets. There is also a special surface among the proposals that has everything you need for digital creativity.
Unlike the Microsoft studio, which is close in purpose to DELL, this company releases the Canvas product, which has the ability to connect to a PC.
Information protection for many business people is one of the main criteria that they present before buying. The Latitude 5285 series tablet gives you all the tools you need to do it. Among them there are different options for user authentication.
The 7285 series tablet will be simpler in this sense. Its main trick is to wirelessly charge the battery. This possibility is available if you have a keyboard unit made in a special way, as well as a stand-station that matches the device.
Latitude 7285 has the ability to connect to a variety of keyboards, which may have an extra battery or thinner.
Conclusion
Summing up the DELL company, it is worth noting that the proposals in the field of tablets today are really worthy of attention. Each of them is focused on business use. The devices are distinguished by unique options, each of which will be appreciated by the customer.
HUAWEI
A company called Huawei is not lagging behind competitors. For the first time, her debut in this area took place in 2012. It was a MediaPad. We have to admit that the brand surprised with an excellent affordable solution. Actually, this vocation of Huawei is still different to this day. Interestingly, by the way, the debut model can still be purchased today.
Subsequently, Huawei specialists introduced lightweight modifications to the market. All of them were aimed at developing products of different classes. They are labeled T - budget options, M - multimedia, X - premium class.
In the first case, it is worth marking tablets with a screen resolution of 1280x800. They don't have any special features. And in terms of memory, the devices are very modest, and therefore many users complain about this. As the development progresses, the line has reached the 3rd generation. Against this background, the company lost its flagship. To be more precise, at first the second development caught up with him, and then ousted him. As a result, several families inherent in the brand appeared - M3 and M3 Lite.
The peculiarities of M-tablets include the presence of a high-quality acoustic subsystem, which the company was helped to develop by representatives from the Harman / Kardon organization.
MediaPads differ from the company in that they have a built-in "child" mode. There is also a separate edition of the 7-inch tablet, which is equipped with a thick silicone bumper and a handle with comfortable characteristics.
Huawei has done well in many ways, but has turned a blind eye to hybrid devices. There are very few of them. Despite this omission, the brand ranks 5th in terms of tablet sales in our country.
Conclusion
Summing up, it is worth noting that Huawei has continued to maintain its brand since 2012, delighting buyers with excellent tablet options. Many of them have a keyboard. The MateBook runs on Windows, which is an exception to the lineup.
Secrets of choosing a quality device
Since the moment people first learned what a tablet is, it has been a really long time. But the device is still a must for many. Of course, when choosing a tablet for special purposes, it is worth taking into account a number of points.
First, you should pay attention to which platform the device is running on. Today, as a rule, three options are involved - Windows, Android and iOS.
If you are faced with a choice, rely on your preferences. Using mostly Apple products, look at the iPad. And if you prefer Android, then it is better to take a closer look at Huawei tablets. There is a wide choice on the market, albeit in recent years it has reduced its turnover.
It is important to evaluate the processor. Here again, you have to rely on goals. If you want a gaming device, the frequency and number of cores must be high. In fact, the higher the digital type designation of the processor model, the higher its power characteristics.
Memory characteristics vary. If the built-in is responsible for the amount of information stored on the device, then the operational one for the speed of its operation.
Consider also the battery capacity indicators. Typically, this is 3700-5000 mAh for 7-10 inch tablets. Screen sizes are important. Ideally, these are 1280-720 points. Such devices will fit in a bag, and their price is not high.
External differences and convenience are equally important. An 8-inch tablet is suitable for carrying in a backpack, for the convenience of working with texts - transforming tablets with a keyboard and additional connectors.
