It’s safe to say that the Mitsubishi Amity VP, first released in 1997, was far ahead of its time. This tablet not only ran the full Windows 95 operating system, but also had something called Casio Netkitchen, which turned it into an internet appliance of sorts.
The all-new Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2024) aims to take tablet productivity to the next level with the company’s proprietary HarmonyOS NEXT, starting with its 13.2-inch (2880 x 1920) Flexible OLED display with 1,000 nits of brightness and a 144Hz refresh rate available in a standard glossy and optional Clear Soft Light Screen versions.
The 64GB Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet is great for media consumption, gaming, or some light video / photo editing, and you can get one for $139.99 shipped today, originally $229.99. Its brilliant 11” screen boasts 2.4 million pixels and a powerful octa-core processor as well as Wi-Fi 6 make it ideal for streaming, gaming, or multitasking. Product page.
There are dual E-ink tablets, and then the Onyx BOOX Note Max, an ultra-slim 13.3″ Android ePaper notebook. Priced at around $650 USD, it features a 2.8 GHz octa-core processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage, all the while offering a “tablet-like” user interface.
Unlike the Lenovo’s Gemini, the 13th-generation Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet only has one screen, but it does feature new generative AI features that will help you do even more with the device. You also get an upgraded 5MP rear-facing camera, enabling you to take and store higher-quality photos as well as videos.
The Oukitel RT8 was made for the battlefield, while the REDMAGIC Nova can be used as an everyday gaming device. This gaming tablet sports a vibrant 10.9″ (2880 x 1800 resolution) IPS LCD with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 840 Hz touch sampling rate, making it ultra responsive.
The 14.6″ Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and 12.4″ Galaxy Tab S10+ have just been unveiled, with both purposefully built for AI. For the first time in a Galaxy Tab S device, you’ll find a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset, paired with an ARM Immortalis-G720 GPU.
The 64GB Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet (12th Gen) is great for reading, streaming, and some light gaming, all for $59.99 shipped, originally $129.99. Featuring a Mediatek MT8169A processor, 2GB of RAM, a microSD card slot, and a 4,750mAh battery good for up to 13-hours of continuous use on a single charge. Product page.
