Christmas Gift Guide – Tablets!

Still thinking of what tablet to get this Christmas? Here’s a quick guide for you.

First is the recently released iPad air and iPad Mini Retina, which one would suit you best?

iPad Mini Retina:

• Cheaper by $100
• Same Retina screen with iPad air
• More easy to bring if you travel a lot
• The same resolution on the smaller screen gives the iPad Mini 326 pixels per inch (PPI). This means it has a screen image than the iPad Air, which only has 264 PPI.

iPad Air:

• More screen size
• Lighter iPad
• The iPad Mini 2 may be just as powerful, but the extra screen space can easily lead to more productivity
• Has a slightly higher A7 chip compared to iPad Mini Retina

Specs for iPad Air and iPad Mini here

Now if you have are looking for an Android tablet, here are some recommended tablets for you.

Google Nexus 7 (2013 model) Full specs here

When it comes to Android tablets, Google’s Nexus 7 stands out on its own — both in quality and in value. The device has a sleek design, top-of-the-line performance and a stunning HD display that offers 323 pixels per in. And with a price of Php13.5k for the 16GB Wi-Fi version, no other tablet comes close to matching its bang for the buck.

LG G Pad 8.3 inch around Php 17k

Not everyone wants an iPad Mini, and the library of apps for Android tablets is finally coming around after a few years of near nonexistence. LG’s G Pad 8.3 is the cream of the crop when it comes to Android tablets. It’s as fast as any tablet out there, and has the benchmark scores to prove it. More than that though, it has that same 8-inch (ish) screen size that just works well.

ASUS Transformer Book T100 around Php 24k

This device is called the Transformer Book because it’s a tablet with an attachable keyboard. The Surface, for example, has an attachable keyboard, but it’s still a tablet in the sense that it only has one position, or two, if you deploy the kickstand. The Asus T100T has a legit, solid, non-bendable keyboard that clicks firmly into place, creating a device that sits up on its own and can rest on your lap or in any position that you want. The keyboard has a pretty nice feel, with raised keys.

You could also check out our Christmas Gift Guide for Smarpthones!