Everywhere you look, you will see people with their heads bowed down with their fingers busily moving over a flat surfaced device. You are likely looking at someone who is busy tinkering with his or her iPad. When Apple first introduced the iPad a few years ago, so many people had to fight for the units. Some even had to fall in line even in the wee hours of the morning just to purchase Apple’s very first tablet. Tablets have become extremely prevalent and it isn’t hard to understand why. They are not only convenient but they also allow users to take advantage of its features even when in transport.

However, choosing which tablet to buy can be quite difficult simply because there are so many brands and models you can choose from—deciding which one to get is already a feat in itself. Some of the more popular options include Kindle Fire HD, Microsoft’s Surface Pro, Google Nexus 7, Apple’s iPad and many others. Before you finally decide what to get, find out first what are the specs of each and every one of them. This can lead you to the right kind of tablet that suits your needs and budget as well.

OS

There are four main operating systems today and they are iOS, Blackberry, Android and Windows. These operating systems have their own programs and display panel. Each of the operating systems has apps that are especially made compatible with them to ensure superior browsing experience. If you are often online and you frequently use certain apps like VoIP, then you will have to make sure that this app is well-suited with the operating system your tablet runs on. You can also opt to jailbreak your tablet just so you can download even the apps that aren’t free but there are certain limitations you have to deal with if ever you decide to do this.

Connectivity

Almost all tablets come with a Bluetooth function. However, there are three kinds of internet connectivity you can choose from and they are 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi is standard connectivity and it comes with almost every tablet available on the market today. It would be hard to imagine tablets without the Wi-Fi capability—it beats the purpose of having a tablet. People who feel the need to be online most of the time may opt to go for the 3G or 4G connection. This is fine just as long as they are aware of the costs since they can be costly and impractical.

Screen Size

The tablet’s screen size usually comes in two sizes, the 7-inch and the 10-inch screens. Apple’s regular iPad sports a 10-inch screen display while its Mini version sports a 7-inch display. The advantage of the smaller one is obvious; it is lighter, more portable and it can even fit your pockets. But if you are a movie junkie and the main reason why you got yourself an iPad is for watching movies, then the 10-inch is just perfect for you. You won’t need to squint your eyes just to see the images on your tablet screen clearly.

Processor

Your tablet’s processor is very essential because it will be the measurement of how fast or slow your system will run and load. To be more straightforward, the best tablets often have the fastest processors. The normal processing speed varies anywhere between 1 GHz to 1.6 GHz.

Battery Life

One of the main selling points of tablets is its mobility but what’s the use of mobility if the tablet’s dead because of poor battery life? This is mainly the reason why battery life should be one of your major considerations when choosing which tablet to buy.