We try to stay ahead of the curve at GroupVertical.com, and keep a full stock of replacement screens and small parts for all the latest tablets and handheld devices. This year we're seeing a number of new options that will really revolutionize the market.
Apple and Samsung have several options, as always, but the Google Pixel C and Microsoft Surface Pro 4 could set new standards for the industry. As we eagerly await their release, here's a breakdown on our top 5 tablets of 2017:
5. Apple iPad Mini 4
One of Apple's most popular devices, and possibly the best small-screen tablet available.
- Dimensions: 203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1mm
- Weight: 299g
- Screen size: 7.9-inch
- Resolution: 1536 x 2048
- OS: iOS 10
- CPU: Dual-core 1.5 GHz
- RAM: 2GB
- Storage: 16GB/64GB/128GB
- microSD slot: No
- Battery: 5124mAh
- Rear camera: 8MP
- Front camera: 1.2MP
4. Apple iPad Pro 9.7 in
Along with a 12.5 in version, the Apple iPad Pro still rules the tablet market.
- Dimensions: 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm
- Weight: 437g
- Screen size: 9.7-inch
- Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels
- OS: iOS 10
- CPU: A9X
- RAM: 2GB
- Storage: 32GB/128GB/256GB
- microSD slot: No
- Battery: TBC
- Rear camera: 12MP
- Front camera: 5MP
3. Google Pixel C
We're expecting a lot from Google in 2017, but a lack of a microSD card slot might drive down sales of the Pixel C.
- Dimensions: 242 x 179 x 7mm
- Weight: 517g
- Screen size: 10.2-inch
- Resolution: 2560 x 1800
- OS: Android Marshmallow
- CPU: Tegra X1
- RAM: 3GB
- Storage: 32GB/64GB
- microSD slot: No
- Battery: up to 10 hours
- Rear camera: 8MP
- Front camera: 2MP
2. Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 is one of the most innovative devices available, and the future of portable computing.
- Dimensions: 292.10 x 201.42 x 8.45mm
- Weight: 766g/786g
- Screen size: 12.3-inch
- Resolution: 2,736 x 1,824
- OS: Windows 10 Pro
- CPU: Various
- RAM: 4GB/8GB/16GB
- Storage: 128GB
- microSD slot: Yes
- Battery: up to 9 hours
- Rear camera: 8MP
- Front camera: 5MP
1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
A high quality Android tablet. Many prefer it over Apple.
- Weight: 256g/389g
- Dimensions: 198.6 x 134.8 x 5.6mm/237.3 x 169 x 5.6mm
- Screen size: 8.0-inch/9.7-inch
- Resolution: 1536 x 2048
- OS: Android Marshmallow
- CPU: Octa-core
- RAM: 3GB
- Storage: 32GB/64GB
- Battery: 4000mAh/5870mAh
- Rear camera: 8MP
- Front camera: 2.1MP