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I've been using many different tablets since they came out (iOS, Android, BB, Windows). I found that a large tablet is critical for productivity and I agree that 10" is the minimum, but it is also too small for me. I also found that thin 8" tablet is perfect for ereading, whether magazines, novels, Web browsing, videos. However with the very high resolution display, it is also handy for light productivity, I can use it to ssh or tunnel xwindow into my debian boxes, review Office documents, and learn Spanish with duo lingo. Ever fall asleep and drop a Surface on your face?

Microsoft has all but abandoned the smaller than 10 inch tablet (no longer in the Microsoft stores) and I could find any high end windows tablets in that category. Of the metro/universal apps, the ones I need are not available and over the last few years many aren't being updated, lack features and are now disappearing from the Windows app and store. And with windows/Android, I can easily copy files between the devices and they both support Miracast (eg. Microsoft wireless display adapter).

Long answer, hopefully useful.



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