Best Android tablets to buy in 2014
1. Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2
Perfect for business folk, the largest of Samsung's tab line-up boasts a laptop encroaching 12.2-inch display with a resolution of 2560x1600 and the nitfty ability to use four apps at the same time. An interface re-jig, named Magazine UX pulls in a load of content in a design that doesn't look that much different from the tiles in Windows 8. As it's part of the Note series, you'll have access to the S-Pen for drawing, making notes and the like. Under the faux-leather hood is a Snapdragon 800 processor, a whopping 3GB RAM, Android 4.4 Kit Kat, while an 8-meg cam takes care of the snaps.Price: TBA | Samsung
2. Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 8.4, 10.1 and 12.2
Not content with just unleashing one version of its new TabPRO, the latest slate from Samsung comes in three flavours - an iPad Mini and LG G-Pad baiting 8.3 incher, a more traditional 10.1 and an extra large 12.2-inch version. Even with these different sizes, each boast a 2560x1600 resolution, Android 4.4 and a snappy Snapdragon 800 processor, while the larger 12.2 device packs 3GB of RAM (the others still have the reasonable 2GB). A new and rather nice looking Magazine UX displays all your content in an easy to read manner, while there's an 8-meg snapper on the rear to take care of photos. It looks like Samsung has finally stepped up its game when it comes to tablets.Price: TBA | Samsung
3. Nexus 7 (2013)
Love: Superb value for money with plenty of power, a premium build and great, high-res screen. Added rear camera and stereo speakers. Android 4.3 Jelly BeanHate: Limited, non-expandable storage.
T3.com Says: We're predicting a solid upgrade on last year’s beauty. Thinner, lighter, faster and with a pin-sharp display.
Price: £199 (16GB) £239 (32GB) | Google | T3 review
4. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 edition)
Announced along side the Galaxy Gear and Note 3, the Note 10.1 sports an impressive 2560x1600 display, 8-core Octa chipset and 3GB of RAM – pretty fantastic sounding specs. It also features the same faux-leather rear as the Note 3, a nice change from the slimy plastic of old. There’s an 8-megapixel rear camera, a 2-mp one on the front and a range of storage and connectivity options, plus full support for the Galaxy GearPrice: £480 | Samsung
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5. LG G Pad
Following on from the release of the G2, LG are back in the Android tablet game, pinning their hopes on the G Pad. Announced just before IFA, the G Pad boasts a 1920 x 1200 display, powered by a Snapdragon 600 processor. The 8.3-inch display pits it against Apple’s super popular iPad Mini and the lack of bezels give a nice edge to edge feel. Many LG software tweaks are added to Android 4.2.2, including QPair – for connecting your smartphone.Price: £259 | LG
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6. Kindle Fire HDX
Amazon has really beefed up the specs this year, with a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB RAM and a unique Mayday feature that puts a trained Amazon customer service advisor right onto your screen. You should get 11 hours of battery life, which can be extender further when reading.Price: £199 (16GB) | Amazon | Learn more about Mayday
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