Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine July 2014 | Page 31

THE BEST EXECUTIVE TABLETS
full Windows slate of programs . For a c-level executive , that has huge potential : a tablet , that ’ s described as a laptop first , with tablet capabilities ? The split-screen option is another advantage the Pro 3 has over Apple . After all , when was the last time you only had one window open on your computer at work ?
As for operation , the Pro 3 has a pretty decent battery life , surviving about 7 hours of heavy use . It can charge to 100 percent in 4 hours , but all the way to 80 percent in just
2 hours . The big screen really allows users to get everything out of the Windows 8 interface and applications , but for some , the screen was too big when used as a tablet .
The device also comes with a brand new pop-out hinge , allowing for 150- degree range of motion . When sitting at a desk this may not seem important , but balanced on your lap in an airport or using it while laying on the couch have gotten a lot easier .
Complaints , besides the track pad falling short , include that is does heat
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