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The Best Computer Tablets under $1470

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Surface Pro X

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Surface Pro 6

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Apple iPad Pro

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Features

  • Face ID for secure authentication and Apple Pay.
  • Four speaker Audio with wider Stereo sound.
  • Usb-c connector for charging and accessories.
  • Ios 12 with group FaceTime, shared augmented reality experiences, screen time, and more.
  • A12X Bionic chip with Neural Engine.
  • 802. 11AC Wi-Fi.
  • 12. 9-Inch edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display with Promotion, true Tone, and wide Color.
  • 12MP back camera, 7MP True Depth front camera.
  • Up to 10 hours of battery life.

Pros

  • ⊕ Good cameras.
  • ⊕ Amazingly fast hardware.
  • ⊕ New Apple Pencil is terrific.

Cons

  • ⊖ It’s expensive.
  • ⊖ Some consider 12.

Specs

  • Storage Capacity: 1 TB.
  • Weight: 1.39 lbs.
  • Screen Size: 12.9 inches.
  • Operating System: Apple iPadOS.
  • Battery Life: Test pending.
  • CPU: Apple A12X Bionic.
  • Screen Resolution: 2,732 by 2,048 pixels.
  • Dimensions: 11.0 by 8.5 by 0.2 inches.

Microsoft Surface Pro X

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Features

  • See more and do more on a 13” screen. Virtually edge-to-edge PixelSense Display touchscreen and Surface signature 3:2 ratio gives you the most workspace possible.
  • Perfect for your on-the-go lifestyle — sleek and slim, in Matte Black, Surface Pro X is just 7.3mm thin and starts at 1.7 pounds.
  • Ultra-slim and versatile design. Surface Pro X adapts to you, transforming from ultra-thin laptop, to powerful tablet, to portable studio.
  • Powered by Qualcomm, the new custom Microsoft SQ1 processor delivers multitasking laptop performance, long battery life, and fast LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • No Wi-Fi, no problem — in addition to Wi-Fi, every model comes enabled with blazing-fast LTE Advanced Pro connectivity.

Pros

  • ⊕ Sleek styling.
  • ⊕ Built-in kickstand.
  • ⊕ All-day battery life.
  • ⊕ Excellent camera quality.
  • ⊕ Built-in LTE connectivity.

Cons

  • ⊖ Expensive.
  • ⊖ No headphone jack.
  • ⊖ Impractical for lap use.
  • ⊖ Keyboard and pen cost extra.

Specs

  • Touch Screen: yes.
  • Boot Drive Type: SSD.
  • Panel Technology: IPS.
  • RAM (as Tested): 8 GB.
  • Variable Refresh Support: None.
  • Processor Speed: 3 GHz.
  • Screen Refresh Rate: 60 Hz.
  • Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested): 128 GB.
  • Screen Size: 13 inches.
  • Native Display Resolution: 2880 by 1920.
  • Processor: Microsoft SQ1.
  • Laptop Class: Detachable 2-in-1.

Microsoft Surface Pro

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Features

  • Go all day with up to 13.5 hours of battery life. * 50% more battery life than the previous generation.
  • Our fastest Surface Pro ever* thanks to a powerful Intel Core laptop-grade processor.Bluetooth 4.0.
  • Surface Pro Signature Type cover and Microsoft Surface Pen sold separately.Aspect Ratio: 3:2.
  • Our lightest Surface Pro yet*, starting at 1.69 lbs (m3 model).
  • The latest Microsoft Surface Pro Features a 7th generation Intel Core i7 Processor, 1 TB of storage, 16 GB RAM, and up to 13.5 hours of video playback.

Pros

  • ⊕ Improved Surface Pen.
  • ⊕ Integrated kickstand.

Cons

  • ⊖ No Surface Pen in package.

Specs

  • Other: 1.7 pounds.

Microsoft Surface Pro 6

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Features

  • Ultra slim and light, starting at just 1.7 pounds.
  • More power — now with the new 8th Generation Intel Core processor.
  • Pair with our Signature Type Cover* in luxurious Alcantara material and rich colors for a full keyboard experience. Sensors :Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope.
  • All day battery life, with up to 13.5 hours of video playback.
  • A best in class laptop with the versatility of a studio and tablet.

Pros

  • ⊕ Excellent display.
  • ⊕ Long battery life.

Cons

  • ⊖ Limited ports.
  • ⊖ Keyboard sold seperately.