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Any tablet that can replace laptop?

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Chetan1991
Chetan1991 Original post #1
May 5, 2015 at 2:45 AM
Is there any 10" and above tablet which can replace a laptop for Web dev work, heavy Chrome browsing, acessing HDDs via USB, HD content viewing etc for max 22k?

It needs to be snappy and responsive, and I don't know if windows tablets are any good.

Or would buying a second hand laptop be a better idea?
K
May 5, 2015 at 11:59 AM
Get Dell Vostro Core i3 using paytm @- 18 k
kg11sgbg
May 5, 2015 at 1:24 PM
Is there any 10" and above tablet which can replace a laptop for Web dev work, heavy Chrome browsing, acessing HDDs via USB, HD content viewing etc for max 22k?

It needs to be snappy and responsive, and I don't know if windows tablets are any good.

Or would buying a second hand laptop be a better idea?

Never ever buy any 2ñd hand electronics products,may it ,be a smartphone,camera,tablet,laptop,desktop-pc,etc. whatever it is.
In that case don't buy.
As for your query you may look out for Micromax Canvas Laptab LT 666 ,which will satisfy your needs.
Priced at Rs.15k it is a good buy.
Micromax has come a long way from its previous so called "crappy" image.
Finally your choice + wish.
K
kkn13 #4
May 5, 2015 at 2:06 PM
imho get this-
HP Stream 8 Tablet Price in India - Buy HP Stream 8 Tablet Black 32 Online - HP : Flipkart.com
OR
Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet Price in India - Buy Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet 32 Online - Dell : Flipkart.com

AND
a keyboard case(example only) such as-
Belkin Keyboard Case for Android Tablets 3.1 and Above - Belkin : Flipkart.com
Callmate CMWBKCIPBK Bluetooth Tablet Keyboard - Callmate : Flipkart.com

I would have suggested MMX but its relatively new and not a tried and tested product yet,so if you want to consider MMX,wait for more reviews etc

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also I highly suggest getting a usb hub(powered one is better if possible)
and a Mi powerbank 10400mah if your tablet supports micro-usb

All this within 22k and youll have a great experience with the best of a tablet and laptop feel
Flash
Flash #5
May 5, 2015 at 2:16 PM
It needs to be snappy and responsive, and I don't know if windows tablets are any good.
Just posting here, for the sake of it.
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$hadow
$hadow #6
May 5, 2015 at 2:37 PM
For your requirements you should consider chromebook. And if tab is a must get any windows based tab.
K
kkn13 #7
May 5, 2015 at 6:20 PM
For your requirements you should consider chromebook. And if tab is a must get any windows based tab.

chrome OS is very poor imho
its great for older people who just want to browse the web
otherwise it offers poor flexibility
heck even Apple's Macs offer more flexibility

I think he should go in for windows tablet or even android(windows is much better as a laptop replacement,it can also run android apps using bluestacks)

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It needs to be snappy and responsive, and I don't know if windows tablets are any good.

Windows tabs are the best!!
I am regretting buying my Nexus 7s and my iPads,I should have gone in for windows from the start
kg11sgbg
May 5, 2015 at 7:03 PM
Windows tabs are the best!!
I am regretting buying my Nexus 7s and my iPads,I should have gone in for windows from the start
Friend,hopefully more Windows based Tablet are lining up in the market.I personally think,Windows in order to protect their image branding (particularly MS the company)won't allow every petty company to adopt for making/rebranding a Windows Tablet.
At least a minimal set of standards should be adhered to by the OEM and manufacturer's...personal opinion and thoughts.
Flash
Flash #9
May 5, 2015 at 10:33 PM
With Windows 10 coming around this year + numerous OEMs , the market share of Windows will surely go up.
$hadow
$hadow #10
May 7, 2015 at 3:11 PM
[MENTION=184724]kkn13[/MENTION] for heavy Chrome browsing, acessing HDDs via USB, HD content viewing it will surely suffice the requirements. Besides flex 2 is being sold for 26k might be a good option.
K
kkn13 #11
May 7, 2015 at 6:40 PM
[MENTION=184724]kkn13[/MENTION] for heavy Chrome browsing, acessing HDDs via USB, HD content viewing it will surely suffice the requirements. Besides flex 2 is being sold for 26k might be a good option.

agreed but its not worth over a windows laptop or tablet imho in the same price range
rather get an HP stream 8

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Friend,hopefully more Windows based Tablet are lining up in the market.I personally think,Windows in order to protect their image branding (particularly MS the company)won't allow every petty company to adopt for making/rebranding a Windows Tablet.
At least a minimal set of standards should be adhered to by the OEM and manufacturer's...personal opinion and thoughts.

very true,unlike android(since its open source),windows has a verification system before allowing its software to be preloaded on an OEM's device
kg11sgbg
kg11sgbg #12
May 14, 2015 at 8:53 PM
Ultimately purchased the Micromax Canvas LapTab.

Though these Chinese Tablet-cum-Hybrid are awesome in specs. which are deemed to be powerful :--->

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