{"id":1359,"date":"2014-08-06T11:38:05","date_gmt":"2014-08-06T11:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/?p=1359"},"modified":"2015-01-19T14:07:11","modified_gmt":"2015-01-19T14:07:11","slug":"the-top-5-holiday-tablets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2014\/08\/06\/the-top-5-holiday-tablets\/","title":{"rendered":"The top 5 holiday tablets"},"content":{"rendered":"

The days of taking a paperback to the beach are long gone; nowadays, it\u2019s all about taking a fancy tablet to read, watch and listen while you laze in the sun (check out our favourite holiday movies here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

But not all tablets are suitable for a jaunt to the beach. Some are too big to lug around, while others might push the holiday budget a little too far.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, here are 5 amazing tablets to take on holiday with you.<\/p>\n

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Kindle Fire HD<\/h4>\n

\"Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazon\u2019s all-round entertainment titan boasts an amazing 7\u201d\u009d HD display and a dual core processor to keep things ticking along nicely. You get full access to Amazon\u2019s incredible library of books, movies, music and games, as well as a range of other apps, which makes this the ideal tablet for the entertainment-focused.<\/p>\n

The only downside is that you can\u2019t access the Google Play store (and the apps within it) without rooting the tablet.<\/p>\n

On the whole though, this is an excellent entertainment tablet for an equally excellent price \u201d\u201c around \u00a3120.<\/p>\n

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Nexus 7<\/h4>\n

\"Nexus<\/a><\/p>\n

The Nexus 7 is Google\u2019s bash at creating a tablet, although it was actually manufactured by Asus. Being a Google product, the Nexus 7 comes with a basic version of Android \u201d\u201c ideal if you\u2019re into customising your tablet experience.<\/p>\n

You also get full access to the Google Play store, with loads of apps to choose from (including Amazon\u2019s Kindle app, reading fans).<\/p>\n

With one of the highest quality 7\u201d\u009d screens around and a quad-core Snapdragon processor, the Nexus 7 packs a lot of punch into a highly portable package. \u00a0You can pick one up for around \u00a3150.<\/p>\n

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iPad Mini<\/h4>\n

\"iPad<\/a><\/p>\n

No post about tablets would be complete without a mention of the iPad \u201d\u201c after all, it more or less blazed the trail for every other tablet on the market.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve chosen the Mini for this post, purely for its portability over its full-sized siblings. The Mini doesn\u2019t lose much in the way of power compared to a regular pad, and should fit nicely into your beach bag.<\/p>\n

The only real problem is the price: at an average cost of about \u00a3250 (although you might be able to find it cheaper), it might be a bit too expensive for some. Still, it\u2019s worth it if you\u2019ve got a bit of spare cash (and you can always sell your electronics with musicMagpie<\/a> to make some).<\/p>\n

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Toshiba Encore 2<\/h4>\n

\"Encore<\/a><\/p>\n

Windows tablets aren\u2019t quite as popular as their Android and iOS equivalents, but are still worth a look if you\u2019re a fan of Windows 8. The Encore 2 is probably the best Windows tablet on the market at its price (around \u00a3180), with an 8\u201d\u009d screen, a quad-core processor, and 32GB of built-in storage (which can be expanded up to a massive 128GB with a microSD card).<\/p>\n

This is an ideal tablet if you\u2019re planning to catch up with a bit of work while you\u2019re away too, with a one year subscription to Microsoft Office 365 included in some packages.<\/p>\n

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Sony Xperia Z2<\/h4>\n

\"Sony<\/a><\/p>\n

Not to be confused with the phone of the same phone, the Z2 is a seriously powerful tablet that\u2019s ideal for watching movies. It\u2019s 10\u201d\u009d screen provides incredible quality, while its quad-core processor ensures that it runs very quickly indeed. Crucially, it\u2019s waterproof too, meaning you\u2019re safe from any pool-related mishaps.<\/p>\n

There are a couple of downsides though: it\u2019s quite big, which makes it hard to hold while reading, and it costs a whopping \u00a3370. If you\u2019ve got a big budget, though, you can\u2019t go wrong.<\/p>\n

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What tablets would you recommend for holidaymakers? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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