Slant community chat on Discourse| 3 Recommended Products | Recommendations | Weight | CPU | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Surface Pro 3· · · | 4 | 0 | 1.76 lbs | 1.5 GHz i3-4020Y / 1.9 GHz i5-4300U / 1.7 GHz i7-4650U | 4GB / 8GB |
| #2 Lenovo Helix 2· · · | 0 | 0 | – | – | – |
| #3 Galaxy Note 8· · · | 0 | 1 | – | – | – |
Pro Comes with a versatile stylus
N-trig pen feels like a real pen and is natural to hold. There is a top button on the pen that allows for an eraser function as well as use for a wake up function.
Pro Very fast processor for a tablet
i3, i5 or i7
Pro High Resolution Screen
2160 x 1440, 216ppi
Con Large for a Tablet
12" screen, 20x29 cm body
Con Expensive
£640 - £1550 without keyboard, depending on configuration
Pro Wacom pen
Helix 2 uses a Wacom pen for writing. Which is one of the best styluses around.
Pro Great battery life.
Lenovo quotes 8 / 12 hours (with pro keyboard).
Con High price
Helix 2 has a pretty high price all things considered. It starts at $944.99
Con Standard (Ultrabook) keyboard has problems
The standard keyboard has several problems which make it on of the weak points in an otherwise good gadget. It has no hinge, can drop off and has poor contact.
Pro Batteryless Wacom pen
Never requires a recharge, silo in tablet
Con Android 4.1
An old Android build, no likely future upgrades
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