More and more of us use the tablet for almost everything. They are light, there are quite powerful models (although they usually have less storage space) and they can be turned into mini laptops if we use the right accessories, such as an external keyboard. In addition, they are ideal to take with us everywhere, since they hardly weigh and do not take up space. Thus, they are a great option for taking notes on the uni.
Engadget experts have developed an interesting guide to find out which tablets are the most suitable for going back to school. In order to record everything we need, there are a series of apps that can make life a little easier for us and that specialists recommend.
Tablets
HUAWEI MatePad 10.4
The HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 New Edition features “a modern design with a great quality screen for this usage scenario and plenty of muscle for what it costs. It has the latest in Wi-Fi connectivity. With USB-C and microSD slot, you can both use peripherals and expand your storage space “, they point out in Engadget.
On the other hand, “it does not offer Google services and we will have to resort to the browser to use the Google suite,” they detail. The capacity of this model is 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM. It is now on sale at Amazon. 349 euros, 249 euros.
HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 New Edition – 10.4 “Tablet with FullHD Screen (WiFi 6, 4GB RAM, 128GB ROM, EMUI 10.0, Huawei Mobile Services).
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
We continue with a Samsung model. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet is recommended by experts as it “probably is the most balanced option in this usage scenarioIt has an LTE option, an S-Pen stylus included, and a very comfortable screen to work with. “
On the downside, “it lacks an original keyboard cover, although you can use a compatible model or a Bluetooth keyboard.” The RAM is 4GB and the storage is 64GB. The price is 309 euros on Amazon.
SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S6 Lite – 10.4 “Tablet (WiFi, Exynos 9611 Processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, Android 10) – Blue Color [Versión española]
iPad (2020)
Those who usually use the iOs operating system, surely prefer the iPad 2020. According to experts, “its ecosystem is highly optimized and has a wide range of applications for productivity. It is compatible with the Apple Pencil and, in general, with a lot of third-party accessories. High autonomy and a very comfortable and intuitive handling with guaranteed regular updates. LTE option available to use internet anywhere “.
Of course, we must know that it has “a racano base storage that It forces you to pull cloud services or raise the investment up to the 128GB model. With a lightning port, you will be forced to use adapters. With a conservative design, a better use of its edges would be appreciated. Despite being good value for money for Apple. “The price is 379 euros on Amazon.
2020 Apple iPad (10.2-Inch Wi-Fi 32GB) – Silver (8th Gen)
Microsoft Surface Go 2
In Engadget they point out that the “Surface Go 2 represents Microsoft’s tablet to compete with the iPad. A light product, compatible with the Surface Pen and very suitable for making video calls or watching videos. ” In addition, “it is a tablet that is designed to be lightweight.” The price is 530.59 euros on Amazon.
Microsoft Surface Go 2 – 10.5-inch Full HD 2-in-1 Laptop, Wifi, Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, Windows 10 Home Platinum
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro
Finally, we talk about the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro model. Specialists point out that “it is a high-end tablet that shines for the quality and diagonal of its screen, something that you will appreciate if you spend many hours in front of her. With powerful hardware, it comes with a card slot and USB-C for connecting peripherals and an LTE option. “
However we read that “it exceeds 500 euros and for that price you can opt for solvent laptops with a simple design, some of them moderately light”. Now the price is 499 euros on Amazon, so it is a good opportunity.
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro – 11.5 “WQXGA Tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB expandable up to 1 TB, Android 10, WiFi + Bluetooth 5.0), Pen and Keyboard Pack, Gray
Apps
Evernote
We start with one of the most popular, Evernote. In Engadget they comment that “it is like a virtual notebook where we can create documents, either written with the keyboard or directly with the touch screen. It also has a web version in which the documents can be shared, in addition to the integration of the floating menu of Android to add information directly to the app “.
You can download it for free on Google Play and in the App Store
OneNote
In a similar vein, “OneNote allows you to organize your notebook into sections or pages, in addition to having word search. It is ideal for those who use the application on PC.”
You can find it for free on Google Play and in the App Store.
Google Keep
Finally, we talk about an application that is “an option for those looking to write something fast, without worrying about the format, it is only necessary to write with the keyboard and automatically the note will be saved. In addition, it has the possibility of saving a voice reminder and it will automatically convert it to text. It’s like having a bunch of sticky notes on your mobile. All you need is a Google account to get started. “
Download it for free if you want on Google Play or the App Store.
Note: some of the links posted here are from affiliates. Despite this, none of the articles mentioned have been proposed either by the brands or by the stores, their introduction being a unique decision of the team of editors.
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