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| The new iPad mini 3 is one of the best tablets under 8 inches. Credit: Apple |
Large tablets give you more screen space to work on, but they can really weigh you down on your daily commute. Fortunately, opting for a smaller tablet doesn't mean you have to sacrifice power or great software features. There are tons of pint-size slates that offer zippy performance and features such as multi-window multitasking, stylus integration and even a fingerprint scanner for added security. Read on for a list of the best business tablets with displays smaller than 8.5 inches.
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 ![]()
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Want a small tablet that's exceptionally thin? Samsung's 8.4-inch Galaxy Tab S is one of the thinnest slates around, with a profile measuring just 6.6 mm. It also sports a high-res display and extremely speedy processor. But it's Samsung's unique software features that really make the Galaxy Tab S such a great business slate. That includes Multi Window, a multitasking feature that lets you run two apps side by side in a split-screen view; most Android tablets are limited to running one app at a time. The Galaxy Tab S also supports KNOX, a security suite that lets you run apps inside a secure profile so your sensitive business data can't be accessed by other apps. It also includes a fingerprint scanner that lets you unlock your device and access Private Mode, a hidden folder where you can store your work files, by swiping your finger over the home button.
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iPad mini 3 ![]()
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Apple's new iPad mini 3 may not be much different from last year's model, but it's still one of the best small business tablets around. The slate sports a sharp 7.9-inch display and Apple's powerful A7 processor, which delivers fast performance and snappy multitasking. And it runs on iOS 8, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system. New software features include a revamped mail app and the ability to install widgets inside the notification tray. The biggest difference between the iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3 is the addition of a Touch ID fingerprint scanner, embedded right in the device's home button, so you can quickly unlock your device by holding your finger over it. That's a big perk for business users who want to keep their work slate on lockdown. If that feature isn't important to you, opt for last year's iPad mini 2, which lacks Touch ID but is otherwise identical to the iPad mini 3 for $100 less.
ASUS VivoTab Note 8 ![]()
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The VivoTab Note 8 by ASUS has a few features you won't find on many 8-inch slates, such as a built-in stylus. It also packs a pressure-sensitive display, which allows for precise and natural handwriting. That's a big perk for business users who want to take notes and draw charts right on their Android tablet's screen; while you can buy a capacitive stylus that will work with any Android tablet, most do not detect varying levels of pressure. Plus, the VivoTab Note 8 has a slot at the top of the device where you can stow your stylus when it's not use, ensuring that it's always on hand when you need it. Stylus aside, ASUS's tablet packs a sharp 8-inch display and a quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM. And since it runs the full version of Windows 8, it supports all the software you already use on your work computer. As an added bonus, Microsoft is throwing in a free copy of Microsoft Office when you buy the VivoTab Note 8.
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Google's second-generation Nexus 7 device is more than a year old now, but it's still one of the better small business slates. The Android tablet offers a sharp 7-inch display and a speedy quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM, so business users can expect a good picture and fast performance. But what really sets the Nexus 7 apart from other small slates is the Nexus brand. Since Nexus devices are developed by Google, they're the first to receive software updates when a new version of Android is released; other tablets experience long delays between updates, as manufacturers scramble to integrate new features into their customized versions of Android. That means the Nexus 7 will receive Android 5.0 Lollipop on day one, which offers improved performance, longer battery life, new security features and a lot more.
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Amazon Fire HD 6 & 7 ![]()
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Amazon is finally offering something no one else has: a solid tablet for under $100. The new 6-inch Amazon Fire HD 6 is a super-compact 6-inch slate that offers a zippy quad-core processor, an HD screen and a slew of software features – all for just $99. It launched alongside the 7-inch Kindle Fire HD 7, a slightly bigger version with identical specs that costs $40 more. Both tablets run on Amazon's own Fire OS, a heavily modified version of Android that's designed to be easy to use. You can select apps from a familiar grid or from the "carousel," a persistent rotator that makes your recently used apps just one tap away. There's also support for multiple password-protected profiles, so you can share your tablet with friends or family members without worrying that your work data will be tampered with. The biggest limitation of the Kindle Fire line is that there's no access to Google Play, the main Android app store. All apps must be downloaded from Amazon's Appstore, which has a more limited selection.
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