The main requirements that a good tablet must meet is a low price combined with a rich set of technical characteristics. To date, three software platforms for these devices have become widespread: Windows RT, iOS and Android. The first of them is only represented by Microsoft Surface. But its second version has already been announced. The tablet from the legendary Finnish manufacturer Nokia 1520 also runs this mobile operating system. Apple products have one significant drawback - closedness. Its essence is that there is no direct access to the file system. It can only be obtained by hacking. But this does not interfere with devices based on it. But Android is the most promising operating system, which is practically devoid of various kinds of shortcomings. But this does not mean that a good tablet only works under this OS. It all depends on the requirements that are put forward to it, and, starting from them, you can make the right choice.
Windows RT
Microsoft Surface is the first tablet PC from this manufacturer. Talk about the prospects of this platformproblematic enough. Repeatedly the largest software developer was forced to reduce the price of his device. But this did not solve the problem - the demand for it did not increase. Its second modification, most likely, will not solve this problem. The strength of Microsoft is that it has a large set of software for x86 processors. Devices have already been announced that will combine the classic Windows and such CPUs. Before their appearance, it makes no sense to pay attention to this platform, and only after such cardinal changes, perhaps, a good tablet will appear among this group of devices.
iOS
This operating system is represented by a whole group of iPad tablets. There is also a miniature mini with a diagonal of 7.9 inches, and 10-inch older relatives of versions 2, 3 and 4. The quality of Apple products speaks for itself. A large set of optimized software is an additional plus. But the disadvantage of such devices is the high cost. Also, another disadvantage is the closeness of the file system. If these two disadvantages do not play a significant role for you, then a good Apple tablet will become your friend and helper.
Android
High competition among Android devices has led to the fact that you can really find high-quality and reliable products here. First of all, you should pay attention to the Galaxy Note from Samsung with a diagonal of 10.1. An excellent solution, which has a minus that the CPU is 2-core. Slightly higher in terms of technical characteristics is the Nexus from Google. Histhe downside is the lower resolution compared to the winner. The best tablet of 2013 is Asus' Transformer Pad model TF700. Other things being equal, the high resolution in Full HD leaves no chance for competitors. If it is further supplemented with a docking station, then it turns into a full-fledged laptop. Of course, its price is comparable to Apple products, but the openness of the architecture in this case is an additional advantage. This is the perfect tablet for today.
Conclusions
Within the framework of this material, you can get an answer to the question of which good tablet is best to choose today. One thing can be said for sure. Despite the great diversity, the leaders in this segment of mobile devices are "Android" devices: Galaxy Note from Samsung with a diagonal of 10.1, Nexus from Google with any diagonal and Transformer Pad model TF700 from Asus. They can be recommended for purchase in the near future.
