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Choosing the Right Tablet for Blogging and Writing On the Go

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Whether I’m working from home, the nearest coffee shop, or the office, I’ve been lugging my beloved laptop wherever I go. Then, while I was sitting at my favorite bistro the other day, I saw a woman pull a tablet out of her moderately sized purse and begin to type furiously on the screen. My world was forever changed.

Choosing the right tablet for a writer on the go.
Choosing the right tablet for a writer on the go.

I realized that I don’t need my laptop (even though it is small) to write my blog articles or to write a quick Twitter post. I could be using a tablet that’s half the size and infinitely more portable. While I’ve never enjoyed creating a 500-word blog post on my smartphone, the idea of using a tablet that could handle two-handed typing and offer a screen large enough that I don’t have to squint until my eyes hurt, proved to be appealing.

Which Tablet is Right for Blogging?

I wondered what type of tablet would be best, and I started to research different options. I found these favored tablet options and have listed them for you here.

  • Apple iPad Air 2 – Offering a special retina display and an anti-reflective coating that reduces outdoor glare, the iPad Air 2 is perfect for photo editing, games with high-quality graphics and video editing. With a long battery life, this tablet is impressive. However, it is more than I need for my work.
  • Google Pixel C – Google’s newest entry is the closest to a dead laptop as any tablet can be rated. The clear screen, high-end design, and surprisingly fast performance make this tablet attractive for anyone looking for an Android option.
  • Microsoft Surface Pro 4 – In an effort to rival Apple’s revolutionary iPad product, Microsoft’s tablet is slimmer than before with a slightly larger screen. However, the Surface Pro 4 is designed for use with a snap-on keyboard and fold-out kickstand that turns it into a virtual laptop.
  • Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 – With audio-enhancing technology and Amazon’s patented Firefly function to identify items, the Fire HDX 8.9 features an easy-to-use operating system. The links to using Amazon Prime to download and stream movies and television shows makes this tablet a perfect choice for children and families.
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab E 7.0 – The rail-thin, featherweight design and brightly colored screen make the Samsung Galaxy Tab E7 perfect for travel. Rivaling the iPad for clear picture and a wide screen, this tablet works well for reading, using apps and surfing the Internet.

Mobile Tech Review does an awesome job presenting reviews and “smackdown” comparisons for just about any tablet/device. Below is a slightly older YouTube video that gives you an idea of the tablet comparison as well as what is available on YouTube if you need to research more options for your perfect tablet for writing.

The Right Tablet for Blogging

After examining many of these options, I am leaning toward the purchase of a Samsung Galaxy. It fulfills all my work and leisure needs. Granted, I still have my faithful iPad (the original), but who says we can’t upgrade when needed?

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  1. Good share, our business needs lots of content & though we have given tablets for freelancers, we can make sure they work efficiently by locking down the device with apps that are used for work with a lockdown kiosk solution for business devices.

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  2. Although typing on a tablet is infinitely preferable to typing on a smartphone, I’d never want to type an entire blog post on a tablet. You’d have to be crazy… or maybe really desperate? You need to get post on your blog out RIGHT NOW? But touch screen typing in all of its forms is terrible compared to typing with a keyboard. If I wanted to blog on the go I’d opt for a Chromebook or something like that over a tablet.

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  8. I can highly recommend my newest acquisition, my Samsung galaxy Tab S3. If I start telling you how amazing it is and how it is perfect for what you want to do, I wouldn’t be leaving any space for any other comments. And I have not yet had it a week. Just go check it out.

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  9. I’m a big fan of the Microsoft one – I’ve tried them all aside from the Amazon one and I’m just able to do more with Surface. Not sure what the next generation will be like but I’m really looking forward a projected LED keyboard – I don’t believe in the touchpad keyboard for fast typing and I’d rather avoid carrying a tablet that comes with a keyboard.
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  10. Hi Deborah,

    Very interesting Blog!, I am not in particular with tablets, as long as I can use it longer much better!!, but I think every gadget or should we say any tablet can be perfect for anyone who knows how to properly handle it and is very familiar on it’s capability. thank you very much for sharing this. Can you give more advice or share any ideas?
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  11. Wow! Such an amazing sharing on tablets .

    With the help of this information everyone can easily decide the best option for blogging.

    And i like your brief explanation of different tablets with their features and specifications.

    I would like to say thank you for such valuable and fabulous explanation which will help a lot for people for choosing right tablet .

    Thank you once again.

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  13. iPad Air 2 is the best! I’m using it for last few years as my daily driver for writing blog posts and catching up e-mails on the go. It lasts longs upto 48 hours for my work and from my point of view iPad Air 2 is the best budget tablet out there known for its portability and robust performance.

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  14. For blogging you may want to not just type, but also download, transfer, and organize images or perhaps log in to stock image or other sites, edit or create graphics in Photoshop, check your stats, and work with plugins. Blogging can be a complex operation! A mobile OS has limitations. Typing a post is one thing, but if you are really running your blog with a tablet, I’d pick the Surface Pro.
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  16. Your account of needing a tablet for blogging and finding a smartphone lacking is, likely, very well understood by your audience. Your descriptions are quite educational, particularly your comments revealing that the Apple iPad Air 2 has anti-reflective coating to reduce outdoor glare.

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  17. Thanks Deborah for your insights. I rarely use my laptop while on the go. I use a tablet. I had used the Nexus 7 before, and the iPad, but now I am using a large screen Kindle Fire the most, as it can fit a lot of ebooks which I like to keep them handy as references.
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  20. While I do love my laptop, it’s honestly way too big to carry with me at all times, so maybe a tablet would be a good consideration for blogging. I’m the type of person to find inspiration at random, so this would be especially helpful to have if I’m out and about and want to write! Thanks for sharing!

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  24. Google Pixel C is a better tablet than Air 2, it has a clear vision, however Air 2 does not have a clear vision. A clear vision is very much necessary when working at a go. Other things are not too important.
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  26. Thanks a lot for that info. I’m going to buy a new tablet for my online job and i think this article really helped me in my decision!

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  28. I’m not a tablet person myself, my husband is though – he has the Samsung and it’s really nice. I prefer my Mac Book Pro, I know it’s not a tablet. But, I am too dependent on something bigger- I carry a big purse so I can still carry it around with me if I really wanted to.

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  29. You have share a lot of nice information and i m not using Tab but can say that this is very important for blogging and writing.

    Thanks for admin for sharing beautiful post.

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  31. I am using Apple iPad Air 2, this is really very useful for me. I recommend all to use it for easy and fast blogging experience.

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  34. In the past, I would go for an Android tablet because it would be good. But since Apple released the iPad Pro 12.9-inch, that would be a better replacement and a great tablet for blogging on the go.

    If it’s too big for you, just switch to Apple iPad 9.7-inch, and everything would be good. Right?

    What do you think about this?
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  35. Thank you for those informations about the best tablet! i am using the ipad of the oldest version and have to buy me a new one. with this post you helped me a lot!!

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  37. I still have how its comfortable when writing a blog and article on go in tablet instead of using pen and pencil, which i think is the most comfortable way to jog down your ideas.

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  39. Thank you for your nice information . I like these kinds of articles and i like to listen to the opinions of people when i want to compare between two things and know what is the best . because if we listen to the people who have experience, we can choose the right choice .
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  41. Good article . you have share a lot of good information . This article will help us a lot .
    Thanks for sharing such a good article with us .

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  43. Great share info. few days ago i was so confused regard tablet. Me friend shelly told me about your website. Nice admin.

    share much more.

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  44. Google Pixel C is a better tablet than Air 2, it has a clear vision, however Air 2 does not have a clear vision. A clear vision is very much necessary when working at a go. Other things are not too important.

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