For incoming college freshmen, tablets are beginning to replace laptops as college students begin to transition to these smaller and lighter tools. This transition has lead to the question on the minds of students and parents across the world, what is the best tablet for college students?
Well, using the new tablet comparison tool from FindTheBest, we can answer this question by comparing the features of the top tablets in the market today.
To find the best tablet for the college student, tablets using the iOS (iPad 2
), Android (Samsung Galaxy Tab
) operating systems need to be analyzed in three main categories: price, screen size and weight, and battery life.
When looking at the screen size and weight of each tablet, the Galaxy and M1 Touch both have screens that measure 10.1” while the iPad has a smaller 9.7” screen. The screen size of each tablet may not be a deciding factor for the average college student, but the weight associated with is very important. The larger 10.1” screen on the M1 Touch along with its components total out at a whopping 2.2 pounds while the iPad weighs only 1.35 pounds and the Galaxy weighs a minimal 1.25 pounds.
Three Options, Best Tablets for College Students:
1. Samsung Galaxy Tab
2. iPad 2
3. iView M1 Touch
With the average student spending a majority of their day on campus away from their chargers, battery life is a major deciding factor in this comparison. The iPad 2 barely edges out the competition with a battery life of 10 hours, while the Galaxy will last for 9 hours on a charge. The real loser in this category is the M1 Touch as its battery only lasts 3 hours, less than the length of some college classes.
Finally, the most important aspect for many college students… price. The M1 Touch will cost you over $100 less than the others at $359, while the iPad comes in the middle over the three at $499 and the Galaxy is the most expensive at $549.
Taking all features into account, the M1 Touch can be ruled out because of its very short battery life and weight. As for the better of the iPad and Galaxy tab, the iPad 2 is slightly more qualified to the needs of college students because of its lower price and longer battery life, even when sacrificing screen size.
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