Choosing a tablet with a keyboard

In the electronics market, tablets take pride of place among mobile multifunctional devices. Such devices are equipped with a large screen and have good characteristics. A tablet computer is quite capable of replacing a work laptop, TV, game console on the road, long trips, on vacation.

The possibilities of modern tablets are very wide. Here you can view mail, work with documents, broadcast videos and much more. One of the convenient features of these types of devices is the ability to connect peripheral input devices – keyboard, mouse, etc.

Connecting a keyboard and mouse

A tablet with an attached keyboard can replace a full-fledged computer and allow you to communicate or work anywhere.

The closed appearance of such a device is a protected box or laptop.

If the keyboard comes with the device, then the connection is made through a special connector that the manufacturer specifically installs on the main unit. On the keyboard itself there are special plugs suitable for attaching the device.

A tablet with a keyboard, thanks to the possibility of transformation, is very convenient to use. If you just need to take a device with you to watch movies, then the keyboard can be turned off, if you have to write text or serious work, then an additional station is always at hand.

Most manufacturers equip the keyboard with a touchpad (touchpad) for cursor control. The principle of operation is the same as on a laptop.

If the user is not comfortable using the built-in mouse, then an external controller can be connected to the device. This can be done in several ways:

• Via USB connector.
• By Bluetooth.

The first option is suitable for wired mice and devices used in conjunction with a radio receiver. A keyboard can be equipped with a standard USB connector, less often the tablet itself, but most often an OTG cable is used for this.

In the second case, the controller works on a short wave Bluetooth. Connection takes place without any wires or the use of additional components.

The shelves of electronics stores are full of a variety of tablets with keyboards. When choosing, you need to focus on the tasks that will be performed on the device. For watching movies, the resolution and screen size are of great importance, launching heavy applications requires a powerful processor and a large amount of RAM, working with documents does not impose any special requirements.

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The most popular tablets with keyboards

Lenovo Miix 320 10 2Gb 32Gb WiFi.

• The screen is 10.1 ″.
• The resolution is 1920 × 1080.
• OS – Windows 10.
• Processor – Intel Atom x5 Z8350 1440 MHz.
• The number of cores is 4.
• Built-in memory – 32 GB.
• RAM – 2 GB.
• Connector – Type C.
• The keyboard has two full USB ports.
• Tablet weight 580 g.

ASUS Transformer Book T101HA 4Gb 64Gb dock.

• The screen is 10.1 ″.
• The resolution is 1280 × 800.
• OS – Windows 10.
• Processor – Intel Atom x5 Z8350 1440 MHz.
• The number of cores is 4.
• Built-in memory – 64 GB.
• RAM – 4 GB.
• The screen has a glossy finish. There is one USB connector in the tablet case.
• Tablet weight 500 g.

HP x2 10 Z8350 4Gb 64Gb.

• Screen – 1 ″
• Resolution – 1280 × 800
• OS – Windows 10
• Processor – Intel Atom x5 Z8350 1440 MHz
• Number of cores – 4
• Built-in memory – 64 GB
• System Memory – 4GB DDR3 1600MHz
• There are USB 3.0 Type A, USB 3.1 Type-C ports for connecting devices
• Tablet weight 580 g, with keyboard 1090 g.

Lenovo IdeaPad D330 N4000 4Gb 64Gb WiFi.

• The screen is 10 ″.
• The resolution is 1280 × 800.
• OS – Windows 10.
• Processor – Intel Celeron N4000 1100 MHz.
• The number of cores is 2.
• Built-in memory – 64 GB.
• RAM – 4 GB.
• There are two full USB ports on the keyboard.
• Weight – 512 g.

ECS TF10EA 2Gb 32Gb.

• The screen is 10 ″.
• The resolution is 1280 × 800.
• OS – Android / Windows 10.
• Processor – Intel Atom x5 Z8300 1440 MHz.
• The number of cores is 4.
• Built-in memory – 32 GB.
• RAM – 2 GB DDR3.
• Waterproof shockproof housing. Two operating systems allow you to realize all the capabilities of the device.

Lenovo Yoga Book YB1-X91L 64Gb.

• Screen -10 ″.
• The resolution is 1920 × 1200.
• OS – Windows 10.
• Processor – Intel Atom x5 Z8550 1440 MHz.
• The number of cores is 4.
• Built-in memory – 64 GB.
• RAM – 4 GB DDR3.
• The metal case and support for 3G, LTE communications allow you to use your own SIM card to access the network.
• Weight – 690 g.

Haier HV103H .

• Screen -10 ″.
• The resolution is 1280 × 800.
• OS – Windows 10.
• Processor – Intel Atom x5 Z8350 1440 MHz.
• The number of cores is 4.
• Built-in memory – 64 GB.
• RAM – 2 GB DDR3.
• There is one full USB port on the keyboard case.

Irbis TW51 .

• The screen is 10.1 ″.
• The resolution is 1280 × 800.
• OS – Windows 10.
• Processor – Intel Atom Z373 5G 33GHz.
• The number of cores is 4.
• Built-in memory – 32 GB.
• RAM – 1 GB.
• An economical option suitable for work tasks. The tablet has two USB ports for connecting devices.
• Weight – 486 g.

Digma EVE 1801 3G .

• The screen is 10.1 ″.
• The resolution is 1280 × 800.
• OS – Windows 10.
• Processor – Intel Atom x5 Z8300 1440 MHz.
• The number of cores is 4.
• Built-in memory – 32 GB.
• RAM – 2 GB DDR3.
• The tablet has Internet access in 3G, HSDPA, HSUPA networks. The keyboard has a standard USB 2.0 connector, and the tablet has a high-speed USB 3.0.
• Weight 557 g.

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 10 8Gb 128Gb LTE.

• The screen is 10.1 ″.
• The resolution is 1920 × 1200.
• OS – Windows 10.
• Processor – Intel Celeron N4100 1100 MHz.
• The number of cores is 4.
• Built-in memory – 128 GB.
• RAM – 8 GB LPDDR4.
• A high-end device with a large amount of RAM and internal memory. Notable features include a fingerprint reader and NFC support.
• Weight – 660 g.

HP Elite x2 1012 G2 i3 4Gb 128Gb WiFi keyboard.

• The screen is 12.3 ″.
• The resolution is 2736 × 1824.
• OS – Windows 10.
• Processor – Intel Core i3 7100U 2400 MHz.
• The number of cores is 2.
• Built-in memory – 128 GB.
• RAM – 4 GB DDR3.
• A tablet computer with an eye-catching design with an enlarged screen. A stand on the back of the screen allows you to work more comfortably. For ease of use, there are modern USB 3.0 Type A, USB 3.1 Type-C ports.
• Weight – 800 g.

When choosing a tablet, be sure to consider its weight. With the keyboard connected, the kit weighs 1-1.5 kg, without it 500-800 g. Mobility plays an important role in usability. If the device is always in the bag, then the dimensions will be of great importance. Unfortunately, the presence of USB ports does not allow making the device less than 1 cm thick, as is the case with smartphones.

Not all devices are equipped with their own SIM card port. If this is important, then you need to think about the presence of a Wi-Fi access point nearby.

If the supplied keyboard breaks down or seems cumbersome, then the stores offer separate modules with the ability to connect to micro-usb or Bluetooth.