More Tablets Buying Advice

  • Buying Advice: Which is the best tablet: iPad, Android, or BlackBerry?

    Investing in a tablet can be a confusing business. We test out various tablets to find out what they're like to use in the real world in order to help you make the right choice.

  • Buying Advice: Buying advice: Windows 8 tablets

    Windows 8 tablets will start appearing soon. Should you hold off buying an iPad? Read on to find out.

  • Buying Advice: Tablet vs laptop: which is best?

    A common question we're asked is: should I buy a laptop or a tablet? Read on for our verdict.

  • Buying Advice: Best tablet for typing

    Most tablets rely on an on-screen keyboard as a substitute for physical keys. But what are they like to use? We investigate.

  • Buying Advice: New iPad price round-up

    Apple will start selling its new iPad at 8am tomorrow morning. But if you haven’t pre-ordered one and aren’t sitting in the queue already then you might be wondering what your options are.

  • Buying Advice: New iPad: is 16GB enough storage?

    Apple's third-generation iPad is available in the same 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities as iPad 2, with no possibility of storage expansion via removable memory.

  • Buying Advice: How to choose a tablet

    With the bewildering array of tablets around, it can be hard to decide which is right for you. Whatever your budget, we're here to help you find your ideal tablet.

  • Buying Advice: How to choose your first tablet

    Prior to the launch of the iPad in 2010, the tablet market barely existed, now it's awash with devices, each offering different specifications from screen size to processing power. Before you flex your credit card, follow our guide to find out which tablet is best for you.

  • Buying Advice: Which tablet platform is best?

    Hardware is just one part of the equation when buying a tablet, with its operating system being potentially the deciding factor when making your choice. With this in mind, we take a look at the various operating systems used by tablets to see what each has to offer.

  • Buying Advice: What's the best student tablet?

    Strictly speaking, if you're a student you shouldn't really be able to afford a tablet. However, that said, they are tempting little fiends so we can excuse you splashing out on a tablet this once. Make sure you heed our advice before you do, otherwise you could end up with a massive credit card bill and a rubbish tablet to boot.

  • Buying Advice: Which tablet PC should I buy?

    PC Advisor's indepth, expert guide to choosing the correct tablet for your needs.

  • Buying Advice: Which laptop should I buy?

    There has never been more choice when shopping for a laptop, which can make purchasing the right laptop a difficult process. Do you want a netbook or an ultraportable? Or are you more concerned about price: looking for a budget laptop, mid-range laptop or a high-end laptop? Perhaps you need a Mac laptop or even a tablet?

  • Buying Advice: Tablet buying guide: advice on specs and features

    From specs and OS to price and features, we take an in-depth look at which tablet PCs deserve your attention

  • Buying Advice: Why you should choose an Android phone or tablet

    Google's mobile operating system has proven to be a big hit since it was launched back in 2008. However, there are a growing number of alternatives hitting the market, such as HP’s WebOS and the BlackBerry Tablet OS. And let's not forget Apple's iOS. So why choose an Android device?

  • Buying Advice: Tablets buying guide: introducing your next portable PC

    Simple, portable, user-friendly, and affordable. Say hello to the device of the future: a computer and mobile phone rolled into one… the tablet.

  • Buying Advice: Buyers guide: Why you should buy a tablet PC

    Tablets bridge the gap between what PCs and mobile phones do. Unlike earlier, arguably premature efforts to transform tablet computing into a mass-market reality, today's models are here to stay. The new wave of slates is rolling in fast and furious, here's just what you need to know about the new generation of tablets.

  • Buying Advice: Buyers guide: laptop, netbook or tablet?

    Your old PC is about to die and it's time to buy a new one. Or is it? These days, we're fortunate to have a plethora of computing devices that can handle everything from sending an email to watching a movie or writing an essay