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Ask Slashdot: Best Tablet In 2015?
An anonymous reader writes: My 2012 Nexus 7 tablet is showing its age. The battery drains quickly, the storage problem that plagued all the Nexus 7s persists even after rooting and re-imaging, and the CPU/RAM can't keep up with the later Android versions. When it came out, it was fantastic — good specs, solid build quality, Nexus line, and a good size. Is there anything on the market today that stands out as much as the Nexus 7 did? I tend to prefer the smaller tablets over the bigger ones, but I'm not entirely averse to an 8" or 9" device. There seem to be some really nice devices in the $3-400 range, but I'm not sure if there's a huge benefit to those over the ~$200 models. I don't do any serious gaming on my tablet, but I also want the apps I do use to be snappy. Those of you who have bought or used tablets made in the past year or so, what has your experience been? Any brands or models that stand out from the crowd? Any to avoid?
My sources tell me the iPad Air 9 will be even better, with more RAM and a faster processor. I mean, as long as he's going to have to wait, why not wait until something really good comes out?
You are welcome on my lawn.
I want to know, honestly, how one carries around a phablet. It's too big for your pocket, but it doesn't come with a laptop-style carrying case. So what do you do, carry it around in your hand? Wear baggy clown pants to your pockets are large enough...?
Just put it in your man-purse.