Get the best of work and play with a Windows tablet. Play games, watch your favorite movies, read, and catch up with family and friends. Plus you can get stuff done with Office, do two things at once side-by-side, and access your files anywhere. An iPad just can’t do all of that.
Choose from sleek new Windows 8 and Windows RT devices that fit your life and your pocketbook.
To plug a microHDMI cable or microSD card into an iPad, you need adapters. Price: $78. The VivoTab Smart includes ports for both.
The iPad only works with AirPrint-enabled printers. The VivoTab Smart works with almost any printer.
iCloud on the iPad gives you less free cloud storage than SkyDrive on the VivoTab Smart.
When you buy the ASUS Vivo Tab Smart at the Microsoft Store it includes Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2013 (purchases from other retailers may not include Office).
The iPad allows for only a single account. On the VivoTab Smart, you and every member of your family can have your own accounts, and keep your stuff separate.
The iPad can only display one app at a time. The VivoTab Smart lets you snap two apps side‑by‑side.
Capacity may vary depending on device configuration. Battery life may vary depending on usage. All technical specs have been provided by the PC manufacturer. Technical specs, including variations in color, vary by retailer and by country or region. Images may not be to scale.
Pricing is based on MSRP on 5/2013. Retail prices may vary.
The ASUS VivoTab Smart is lighter than the iPad, has more ports, works with more printers, lets you see two apps at once, and runs Microsoft Office and other desktop programs.
It beats the iPad on price, too.
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To plug a microSD card, HDMI cable, or USB device into an iPad, you need adapters. Price: $107. The Dell XPS 10 includes a microSD port as well as adapters to connect to HDMI and USB.
The iPad only works with AirPrint-enabled printers. The Dell XPS 10 works with most printers.
iCloud on the iPad gives you less free cloud storage than SkyDrive on the Dell XPS 10.
The Dell XPS 10 comes with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 RT.
The iPad allows for only a single account. On the Dell XPS 10 RT, you and every member of your family can have your own accounts, and keep your stuff separate.
The iPad can only display one app at a time. The Dell XPS 10 lets you snap two apps side‑by‑side.
Capacity may vary depending on device configuration. Battery life may vary depending on usage. Technical specs, including variations in color, vary by retailer and by country or region. Images may not be to scale. Learn more about Office Home & Student 2013 RT.
Pricing is based on MSRP on 5/2013. Retail prices may vary. For the Dell product, this is a limited-time offer. For details, visit the Dell XPS 10 page on the Dell website.
The Dell XPS 10 is lighter and thinner than the iPad, comes with more ports, lets you see two apps at once, and comes complete with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 RT. You can also buy it with a detachable keyboard for $449.00 ERP.
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Check out this video for more on how the Dell XPS 10 stacks up against the iPad.
Battery life for the ENVY x2 is based on tablet being attached to included keyboard.
With the included keyboard attached, weight of the ENVY x2 is 3.2 lbs.
To plug a microSD card, an HDMI cable, or USB device into an iPad, you need adapters. Price: $107. The HP ENVY x2 comes with a microSD port, an HDMI port, and two USB ports.
The iPad only works with AirPrint-enabled printers. The ENVY x2 works with almost any printer.
The iPad does not come with a keyboard. The ENVY x2 includes a keyboard.
iCloud on the iPad gives you less free cloud storage than SkyDrive on the ENVY x2.
The iPad allows for only a single account. On the ENVY x2, you and every member of your family can have your own accounts, and keep your stuff separate.
The iPad can only display one app at a time. The ENVY x2 lets you snap two apps side‑by‑side.
Capacity may vary depending on device configuration. Battery may vary depending on usage. Technical specs, including color variations, vary by retailer and country or region. Images may not be to scale.
Apple pricing is based on MSRP and HP pricing is based on Best Buy, as of 7/2013. Retail prices may vary.
The HP ENVY x2 is thinner than the iPad, and gives you more ports and longer battery life. And unlike the iPad, the HP ENVY x2 comes with a keyboard and runs Microsoft Office. So you can get actual work done.
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To plug a microSD card or USB device into an iPad, you need adapters. Price: $58. The Surface includes ports for these.
The iPad only works with AirPrint-enabled printers. The Surface RT works with most printers.
iCloud on the iPad gives you less free cloud storage than SkyDrive on the Surface.
The Surface RT comes with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 RT.
The iPad allows for only a single account. On the Surface RT, you and every member of your family can have your own accounts, and keep your stuff separate.
The iPad can only display one app at a time. The Surface RT lets you snap two apps side‑by‑side.
Capacity may very depending on device configuration. Battery life may vary depending on usage. Technical specs, including variations in color, vary by retailer and by country or region. Images may not be to scale. Visit the Surface website for capacity details. Learn more about Office Home & Student 2013 RT.
Work. Play. Serious. Fun.
The Surface RT costs less and does more than the iPad. It has more ports, lets you see two apps at once, and comes complete with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 RT. You can also buy it with a detachable keyboard for $599.00 ERP.
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