Stand alones
<p> Pairing a tablet with a keyboard has the potential to turn it into a productivity machine -- if you can find a way to prop it up. Some tablets come with hinged keyboard docks that hold up the slate, but most must be propped up another way. Sure, there are plenty of kickstand cases out there, but if you need to frequently prop up your tablet, why not consider a device with a built-in kickstand? The current selection of kickstand-equipped tablets is small, but includes a handful of excellent business slates that can really stand on their own. Here are five of the best.</p>
Surface Pro 3
<p> </p> <p> Microsoft's <a href="http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6514-microsoft-surface-pro-3-full-review-is-it-good-for-business.html">Surface Pro 3</a> is one of the biggest, best business tablets around. And the inclusion of a built-in kickstand is one of the features that helps make it an effective laptop replacement. The kickstand on the newest Surface slate is better than before, with a new design that lets you adjust the tilt to achieve just about any viewing angle; the original Surface Pro allowed just a single position, while the Surface Pro 2 lets you choose between two different angles. Other highlights of the Surface Pro 3 include its huge 12-inch display, which gives you tons of space to work on; a stylus for writing notes and drawing diagrams on the pressure-sensitive display; and a powerful Intel Core processor that helps it keep up with Ultrabooks like Apple's MacBook Air. And the new Type cover – sold separately — is a solid tablet keyboard, with a sturdy snap-on design and a large touchpad. </p>
Surface Pro 2
<p> </p> <p> The newer Surface Pro 3 improves upon the <a href="http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5359-surface-pro-2-vs-surface-2-which-is-the-better-business-tablet.html">Surface Pro 2</a> in most respects, but the older tablet is still a solid – and more affordable – option for business users. Like all Surface slates, it includes a built-in kickstand that props the device up while you type or use touch-screen apps. It's not as flexible as the Pro 3's kickstand, but it does let you choose between two different angles to get a good view of the display. Like the Surface Pro 3, the Pro 2 comes with a stylus for taking notes on the slate's pressure-sensitive screen. And it's compatible with a smaller version of the Touch Cover keyboard, which transforms the tablet into a miniature laptop. Its 10-inch display isn't as roomy as the Pro 3's 12-inch screen, but it does make for a more portable business device. And the Pro 2 is cheaper than Microsoft's new tablet. The entry-level Pro 2 model packs a speedy Intel Core i5 processor and starts at $799; the Core i5 Pro 3 starts at $999.</p>
Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+
<p></p> <p> The Lenovo <a href="http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6076-lenovo-yoga-tablet-10-hd+-business.html">Yoga 10 HD+,</a> and other tablets in the Yoga line, benefits from a unique built-in kickstand. The kickstand folds out from the tablet's cylindrical battery, which runs along the edge of the Android device. Just flip out the kickstand to quickly and easily prop up the device, then pair it with a Bluetooth keyboard and a good word processor app such as Google Docs to start working. The beefy battery also gives the slate impressive longevity: about 13 hours on a single charge. And the cylindrical battery also gives you something to grip when you're holding the device in one hand. Special software that lets you run up to four apps on-screen at once is another perk for business users who love to multitask; most Android tablets let you run just a single app at once. It won't give you the fastest performance or sharpest pictures, but these features make the Yoga 10 HD+ a solid productivity machine.</p>
Sony Vaio Tap 11
<p></p> <p> Sony's <a href="http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/tablets/sony-vaio-tap-11">Vaio Tap 11</a> has a lot in common with Microsoft's Surface tablets. For starters, the Windows 8.1 slate includes a built-in kickstand that lets you easily stand the device up for typing, showing presentations and more. And unlike Surface tablets, the Tap 11 comes with a keyboard out of the box; just pop out the kickstand and snap on the keyboard — it connects using magnets – to turn the device into a decent laptop replacement. The kickstand snaps to a single angle, however, so you can't adjust it to get a better viewing angle while typing. Another perk for business users is the inclusion of a stylus, so you can take notes and draw charts right on your tablet's display.</p>
Lenovo Yoga 8
<p></p> <p> Lenovo's <a href="http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/tablets/lenovo-yoga-tablet-8">Yoga 8</a> tablet is essentially a more compact version of the Yoga 10 HD+, but it warrants a mention as a more portable version of Lenovo's kickstand-equipped slate. Like its bigger brother, the Yoga 8 packs a cylindrical battery that rotates to reveal a built-in kickstand. You can prop the Android tablet upright in "Stand" mode to get a good angle for typing; or lay it down into "Tilt" mode to get a slightly sloped angle for writing or drawing on the screen with a capacitive stylus. And the smaller display draws less power, so you'll get even better battery life out of the Yoga 8: about 18 hours of use per charge, compared to 13 hours of active use with the Yoga 10 HD+. Other tablets like Google's 7-inch Nexus 7 offer better performance and a sharper screen, but Lenovo's Yoga 8 is a solid slate with good features for business users.</p> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6429-best-tablets-for-business-2014-edition.html">Best Tablets for Business: 2014 Edition </a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5869-top-5-stylus-equipped-android-tablets.html">Top 5 Stylus-Equipped Android Tablets </a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6964-top-5-tablets-with-a-keyboard.html">Top 5 Tablets with a Keyboard </a></li> </ul>
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