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What to look for when buying a tablet as a laptop replacement
Tablets didn't exactly take over the computing world, as Apple and Microsoft had predicted years ago. But they have been evolving to the point where they can fill in for a laptop under the right circumstances. Still, how do you ensure that the tablet you buy is good enough for you to leave conventional PCs behind? It's not always easy -- a tablet that's powerful enough for one person might be overly complicated for another. We have some tips to help you navigate the shopping maze.
Samsung Galaxy Book review: You're better off with a Surface Pro
It took a few years, but Microsoft's Surface Pro line is an undeniable hit. It also popularized the convertible tablet category: touchscreen-driven devices you can hold in your hands that also have power and attachable keyboards for getting "real work" done. The Surface Pro's success means it has its fair share of imitators, from Apple, Google and the swath of Windows PC makers out there. Naturally, Samsung produced its own, last year's Galaxy TabPro S. That device features a great screen and solid battery life but was hurt by a terrible keyboard and slow performance. With the new Galaxy Book, Samsung appears to have fixed those issues -- this convertible has a more spacious keyboard and Intel's seventh-generation Core i5 processor on board. But all that power introduces some unfortunate trade-offs.
Samsung's pricey Galaxy Book is a flawed powerhouse
Samsung's Galaxy Book isn't the company's first attempt at taking the Surface Pro head-on: Last year's TabPro S was clearly inspired by Microsoft's convertible. But sluggish performance and a cramped keyboard made the whole experience a bit painful, despite a great screen and battery life. At first glance, it seems that Samsung has learned from its mistakes -- the new Galaxy Book features a number of improvements. Most notably, the Galaxy Book features a Core i5 processor rather than the weaker Core M in last year's model. The keyboard is larger, too. But the things that we liked about the TabPro S, including its stunning, pressure-sensitive display, appear to still be intact. That said, after a couple days with the Galaxy Book, I'm at once impressed and infuriated with what I've found so far.
Samsung's Galaxy Book Windows 2-in-1 goes on sale April 21st
At Mobile World Congress, Samsung debuted its Galaxy Book, a power tablet running Windows 10 with a snap-on keyboard that looked to improve on Huawei's Matebook. Despite promising specs and integration of the device giant's new S Pen peripheral, it wasn't clear when the tablet would be released. But with little notice, Samsung announced that the LTE model of the Book will hit Verizon Wireless stores on April 21st, with WiFi versions coming to general retailers on May 21st.
Watch Samsung's MWC 2017 event in under 15 minutes
Samsung's MWC 2017 press conference opened with quality control assurances before moving on to the Galaxy Tab S3, Galaxy Book and a new Gear VR. We save you the trouble of watching an hour-long video with all the important details in a 15-minute clip. Don't forget: We'll be spending more time with Samsung next month as it's set to reveal the Galaxy S8 on March 29th. Click here to catch up on the latest news from MWC 2017.
Samsung's Galaxy Book crams desktop power in portable body
Samsung may not be ready to unveil the Galaxy S8 smartphone just yet, but it still has some shiny new hardware for us here at MWC. In addition to the Tab S3, the company is showing off two new hybrids, both called the Galaxy Book. They're 10- and 12-inch Windows 10 tablets that support new S Pen features and come with keyboards. They're well designed and offered brisk performance during a brief hands-on. And, apart from the S Pen support, there are a few other, more subtle features that differentiate the Galaxy Books from rival Windows 10 convertibles.
