5 + 1 tablets over 11"

Cube i7-CX RemixOS 32 GB

The device made its way to the tablet market thanks to a crowdfunding platform on behalf of Jida. The tablet was created by former employees of Google Corporation, who equipped their brainchild with their own operating system.

The Remix OS is based on Android 5.0 with the inclusion of the best of Windows 8 in the interface. For example, the taskbar looks the same as the system from Microsoft. This adds convenience in terms of using the tablet. Unfortunately, the Remix turned out to be more raw than originally thought. Nevertheless, all programs available under Android will run under this shell.

The tablet has a FullHD screen with a diagonal of 11.6". The IPS matrix transmits colours naturally and has good viewing angles. A large display consumes a lot of energy — the tablet may not last until the end of the day with active use. Its battery has a capacity of 8400 mAh and charges for a long time, so you'll have to be patient.

In terms of hardware, Jida engineers did not invent something new and installed a proven Intel Atom Z3735F processor in the tablet, which has 4 cores running at a clock frequency from 1.33 to 1.8 GHz. The volume of pre—installed RAM is 2 GB, which is enough to perform any everyday tasks. In the benchmarks, Cube i7-CX scores enough points to occupy a niche of a strong average (about 31,000 in AnTuTu).

In a separate line, you need to highlight the presence of a magnetic connector to which the removable keyboard is connected. It does not come complete with this model, unlike its counterpart in the person of Cube i7 128 GB , but it can be purchased separately. In this case, the tablet turns into a kind of laptop transformer, besides equipped with two cameras: rear 5 MP and front 2 MP.

A relatively good filling paired with a "delicious" price tag makes the Cube i7-CX one of the attractive options for home use.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro 13 32 GB

The tablet from the Chinese company Lenovo stands out among competitors with an interesting design. One of its wide faces has a rounded aluminium thickening, so that the device can be used in various ways.

It is convenient to grab the ledge with your hand and hold the tablet in portrait orientation — otherwise a 13.3-inch device would not normally fit in your hand. You can simply put the tablet on the table — a slight tilt of the screen will allow you to work with a virtual keyboard. Another mode of use on a flat surface is a vertical position, at which it is convenient to view videos. Finally, the tablet can be hung on the wall — its stand is equipped with a special hole for these purposes.

The thickening also performs other functions. So, at its right end there is a built-in pico projector, with which you can watch movies or display presentations on the wall. Two 1.5-watt JBL speakers are located on the sides of the tube under the screen. The sound is not limited to them — there is also a 5-watt subwoofer at the back.

The resolution of the tablet's huge IPS screen is 800x1440 pixels, the pixel density is 221 ppi. Individual pixels will not catch the eye. In reading mode, the display lives up to 14 hours in a row, with loads of 9600 mAh battery will provide up to 4 hours of screen operation.

The tablet is equipped with hardware from Intel. A 4-core Intel Atom Z3745 processor and 2 GB of RAM will allow you to run games, but they will not fly. The operating system is represented by a proprietary VibeUI shell, rolled on top of Android 4.4.2. Things are not very good with Android optimization on a 13-inch screen — some elements look too large.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro 13 is one of the largest Android—based tablets. Someone will find it impractical, and someone will be only too happy to purchase it for multimedia purposes, which are the strength of the device.

Reference. A pico projector is a portable projector with small dimensions or a projector built directly into a gadget (smartphone, laptop, tablet, camera, etc.).

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 32 GB

The giant from the South Korean corporation Samsung has been holding a leading position among tablets with a diagonal of more than 11" for more than a year.

The device is equipped with a high-quality 12.2-inch display built on the basis of a Super Clear TFT format matrix. In fact, this matrix is an alternative to SuperAMOLED, only slightly inferior to the latter in terms of image quality, but solidly winning in production costs. The screen has a resolution of 800x1600 pixels (WQXGA). The pixel density per inch is 247 ppi — an excellent indicator, as for a 12-inch device.

The tablet case is made of plastic, stylized under the skin. And this could be written down as a minus, if not for the build quality — there are no backlashes or creaks in the design. Included with the gadget is a stylus embedded in its upper right side. Pen input supports a number of programs pre-installed in the tablet. The stylus will appeal to both fans of drawing and fans of working with small details in a photo editor, especially considering the fact that the matrix of the tablet almost completely covers the sRGB colour space.

The heart of the gadget has its own 8-core Samsung Exynos 5 Octa processor. Paired with Android 4.4 OS, it eats up a little RAM, the volume of which is 3 GB. Heavy games on such a tablet come with a strain, but it is not intended for avid gamers. The battery in games also does not show itself in the best way — the process of plotting graphics on a high-resolution display quickly consumes the charge. But what was not expected to see in a tablet with a large diagonal is a good camera: the main camera module has a resolution of 8 MP and fast autofocus, and the front — 5 MP.

Movies, videos, surfing the Internet, working with office applications, drawing — these are the main tasks that Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 handles with best.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 128 GB

The fourth representative of the Surface Pro line was released in the fall of 2015. It has absorbed all the best from the previous model Microsoft Surface Pro 3 64 GB Price from 26 507 up to 28 302 ₴ and thanks to the most advanced hardware developments, it has become even closer to the laptop family than to the tablet industry.

Not every laptop will be able to compete with Microsoft Surface Pro 4 in the maximum configuration. The 6th generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB SSD, Intel Iris Graphics graphics — such a set of specifications allows you not to limit the scope of use of the tablet at all. The minimum equipment has a more modest set of hardware (Intel Core M3 processor and 4 GB of RAM), but it also looks very modern, considering that all this was placed in a metal case of the device with a thickness of only 8.45 mm. There was a place on the case for a full-fledged USB 3.0 port, as well as Mini DisplayPort, 3.5mm audio output and a microSD card slot.

The Windows 10 operating system is well adapted for use on a tablet. The 12.3-inch screen with a resolution of 2736x1824 makes it convenient to work with a finger, a keyboard with a mouse, and a stylus. On a single charge of the AAAA type battery, the pen works for up to one and a half years. It can recognize up to 1024 degrees of pressure and is attached to the side of the tablet by means of a magnetic suction cup. The reverse side of the stylus erases what was written earlier. The IPS display is built using PixelSense technology, in which each pixel is calibrated to achieve coverage of more than 100% of the sRGB colour space.

The tablet received a couple of interesting "buns" in terms of security. This is a Windows Hello infrared camera that reacts to the face of the owner of the device, as well as a fingerprint scanner built into the keyboard cover. Its keys have 5 customizable backlight levels.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is designed to be a full-fledged replacement for a laptop. And he handles with this task 100%. The hardware installed in the gadget is enough even for video editing, so you can recommend the tablet to absolutely everyone who is looking for a powerful and performant device.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2015 128 GB

The most gigantic tablet in the Apple line was announced in September 2015. It is positioned as a professional tool for engineers, designers, artists and just all those who need a large screen with all the charms of tablet control.

The tablet's display was really a success. It has a high resolution (2732x2048 pixels) and a high pixel density (265 ppi). The screen graphics parameters are at a very high level. It's not for nothing that Apple's tablet line is so loved by designers. Negative reviews relate only to maintainability, which is estimated by iFixit specialists by 3 points out of 10 possible.

In many cases, the Apple iPad Pro will be a full-fledged replacement for a laptop. Compared to the 13-inch Macbook Air it has almost the same dimensions with a thickness of only 6.9 mm and a weight of 713 g. The only "but" is the iOS operating system. On the one hand, a huge number of programs have been written for it, and on the other hand, it will not be possible to completely replace the computer with it, since it is still a mobile version of the OS.

In order to turn the tablet into a full-fledged working tool, the Cupertinos have released a number of accessories for it, the most necessary of which are the keyboard unit and the Apple Pencil stylus. They are not cheap ($180 and $100, respectively), but they help to significantly expand the functionality of the gadget. However, the keyboard causes a number of complaints among fans of Apple tablets — it does not have a backlight and tablet control keys. But the stylus allows you to draw on a highly sensitive screen without any delays. Unlike their own kind, Apple Pencil needs to be charged. Moreover, to ensure a 30-minute operation of the pencil, it is enough to chain it to the port for only 15 seconds.

There are two main versions of the tablet: with 32 GB of internal memory and 128 GB. You can't expand it, so it's better to think about which option you need several times before buying. There are no differences in hardware — the tablet is charged with a powerful Apple A9X processor and has 4 GB of RAM on board. In active mode, the battery charge lasts for 10-12 hours of use. The gadget will live a whole working day without problems.

Samsung Galaxy View 32 GB

The monster from the South Korean brand Samsung does not dare to call a tablet. Because of the huge diagonal of 18.4", it looks more like a TV.

Actually, the gadget is sharpened best for watching videos or movies. You can't really take it out of the house — neither the weight (2.65 kg) nor the dimensions (45.2 x 27.6 cm) contribute to this, and it won't be difficult to transfer the tablet to a short distance, for example, from the room to the kitchen. The resolution of such a large screen cannot boast of outstanding indicators — the FullHD format (1920 x 1080) will not surprise anyone now. The pixel density of the display is low and is only 120 ppi.

If South Korean engineers had installed a screen with a resolution of QHD or 4K in their brainchild, they would have had to power it from the network. And so the battery holds up to 8 hours with continuous video viewing. Moreover, its capacity is not so high — 5700 mAh.

A good filling, which is an 8-core Samsung Exynos 7580 processor and 2 GB of RAM, allows you to run any games sharpened for the Android platform on the giant. But will it be convenient to play on a tablet with your hands? It's up to you. The volume of internal memory is 32 GB or 64 GB with the possibility of expansion using microSD cards with a volume of up to 128 GB. In addition to the memory card slot, there is also a microUSB port on the device body and a slot for connecting headphones.

By the way, the on-screen keyboard of the gadget is similar in size to standard keyboards. If the responsiveness of the touch interface was still at the same level, there would be no price for it. But this is the problem of all gadgets in general.

A tablet with such gigantic dimensions can be recommended to be used only for home purposes, where it will act as a very good multimedia player.