Comfortable for work and private life! 4 recommended SIM-free tablets that support LTE communication

Nowadays, so-called "subscription" content, such as "NETFLIX" and "Amazon Prime Video," where you can freely watch videos, is popular, and some people feel that viewing on the screen size of a smartphone is unsatisfactory. it might be.

In recent years, there are TVs that can connect to the Internet, but tablets are the ones that meet the needs of watching videos on a relatively large screen even when you are lying in bed or traveling on a train.

This time, we will introduce recommended products by OS from SIM-free tablets that can easily enjoy videos and e-books on a large screen even when you are out of the office. It can also be used like a portable sub-PC, so it is also recommended for business people.

A 2in1 laptop that can install Windows 11 can also be used as a SIM-free tablet!? [Surface Pro X]

Not only as a tablet, but with a type cover attached, it can be used like a laptop , Microsoft's Surface, which is a pioneering series of "2in1" type.

The display size is 13 inches, which is large for a tablet and a size that can be used in both business and private situations. Unlike the screen ratio of 16:9, which is often used in general notebook PCs, the aspect ratio is 3:2, making it easy to handle as a tablet.

The initial OS is Windows 10, but if you purchase from now on, a free upgrade to Windows 11 is pre-installed, so you can upgrade to Windows 11 immediately after purchase.

[Reference] Microsoft / Surface Pro X

Android SIM-free tablet [Lenovo Tab K10] with a thickness of about 8.2mm and a weight of about 460g

From Lenovo, which is popular for developing many PC products and peripherals, Android OS "Lenovo Tab K10" equipped with it is on sale. The LTE communication compatible model is 35,800 yen (Lenovo direct price), which is a relatively affordable product.

The display is 10.3 type, but it is thin and lightweight with a thickness of about 8.2 mm and a weight of about 460 g. It is designed to be easy to handle, so it is recommended for use such as watching videos while traveling by train.

The memory is 4GB and the storage is 64GB. Since the initial OS is Android 11, people who usually use Android smartphones will be able to operate without confusion.

[Reference] Lenovo/Lenovo Tab K10

Introducing a compact model that can be used with one hand from the popular tablet series [iPad mini (6th generation)]

There may be a lot of people who say. There are "iPad Pro" equipped with high performance comparable to PC, and "iPad Air" with a relatively large screen but lightweight body, but this time we will introduce the compact model "iPad mini (6th generation)". Let's see.

The iPad mini (6th generation) has a body size of 195.4 mm x 134.8 mm x 6.3 mm and a weight of 297 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular model), and is a size that many people can hold with one hand. The display size is 8.3 inches, which is compact for a tablet, so it is less stressful when moving.

The same “A15 Bionic” chipset as the iPhone 13 series is used for the installed chipset, and it has high performance that allows application games with 3D graphics to run smoothly. It also supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation), so you can use it to draw pictures by hand or take notes.

The initial OS is iPadOS 15, which is also highly compatible with other Apple products. As a tool for contacting, use the iPhone 13 mini, which boasts a fairly compact 5G smartphone, and use the iPad mini (6th generation), which has a larger screen than a smartphone, for watching videos and reading e-books. It is also recommended to use properly.

[Reference] Apple/iPad mini (6th generation)

HP's 2in1 laptop, which is particular about audio performance, can also be used as a tablet! [Chromebook x2 11]

Chromebooks have been attracting attention in recent years due to their relatively low cost, fast startup speed and ease of browser-based work. HP's "Chrome Book x2 11" introduced this time is a laptop computer, but it is a 2in1 type product that can be used like a tablet by separating the keyboard and display.

The weight of the main unit on the display side is about 560g, and it is about 1.03kg even when the keyboard is attached. Chromebooks are often cheap but have low specs, but the LTE communication compatible model of this product is equipped with 8GB of memory and 128GB of eMMC storage, and is comfortable to operate.

The installed OS is Chrome OS, and most of the work is done on the browser, and the data is saved in the cloud. In addition, this product is equipped with dual speakers tuned by the audio brand "Bang & Olufsen", so you can expect powerful sound quality even when watching videos.

[Reference] HP/ Chromebook x2 11

* Data is based on editorial research as of early January 2022.
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Text / Fumihiko Sato