Mar 28 2016 - Tablets being used as productivity tools has not really caught on too well with consumers. Much of this has to do with the high cost or the lack of support for traditional software.

I was looking for a Windows tablet but wasn't keen to buy a Surface. Having had a Samsung tablet before was excited to see what this could do. PROS: nice design, good performance, great display CONS: slightly heavier than expected (but OK).

You can't help but hear about tablets that are designed to replace your laptop. Microsoft and Apple have been pouring tons of effort and marketing into the Surface Pro and iPad Pro , two devices that are supposed to be productivity machines in addition to tablets.

Sleek and portable design; Compact keyboard case that works well; Bright; sharp display

4GB of RAM is not enough; Battery life not as good as advertised; Single USB Type-C port can be limiting

The TabPro S offers a vibrant Super AMOLED display and decent performance for less than a grand, with the best battery life of any detachable we've tested this year. However, this hybrid is a better tablet than it is a laptop, because of its shallow keyboard and a display that can wobble in your...

Samsung has played in the tablet space for a long time and even longer in the world of Windows laptops. Now, with the Galaxy TabPro S, the South Korean electronics giant has introduced a Surface Pro 4 rival that also aims to take down the iPad Pro with the full-fat power of Windows 10 .

Samsung's first Galaxy-branded Windows device sports an impressive Super AMOLED screen and excellent battery life. But if you value physical ports and a great typing experience, better 2-in-1 options are available.

Attractive Super AMOLED display; Impressively thin and light; Excellent battery life; Keyboard included; USB Type-C charging

Keyboard isn't backlit; Not as powerful or configurable as Microsoft's Surface Pro 4; Active stylus costs extra; USB Type-C is the only port