Which Tablet runs Windows Office, Windows, and is light and fast?

[Drd]

Hi: I work virtually and regularly use MSExcel and PPT, as well as Word and the MS Mail App. These are musts for my job. My laptop is a bit heavy to lug around with me. I'd like to get a table so I can more easily travel and set up my work wherever I am. Oh, and I definitely need a keyboard. I can't get used to the "touch" thing; tried it, can't get it!

  What tablet(s) would best serve my needs?

Thanks so much.

[Geek-9pm]

So you want the best Windows tablet? Somebody already asked that.
Maybe the answer is Dell.
Try this link:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2417564,00.asp

Asus Transformer Book T100TA
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1
Razer Edge Pro

You decide.

IMHO you should just use your laptop and just wait until some new stuff comes

[camerongray]

Hi: I work virtually and regularly use MSExcel and PPT, as well as Word and the MS Mail App. These are musts for my job. My laptop is a bit heavy to lug around with me. I'd like to get a table so I can more easily travel and set up my work wherever I am. Oh, and I definitely need a keyboard. I can't get used to the "touch" thing; tried it, can't get it!

  What tablet(s) would best serve my needs?

Thanks so much.

In your case I'd personally lean towards an Ultrabook.

That way you will get the performance and usability of a laptop yet it will still be just as portable as a tablet.

The issue with Windows tablets is that you have 2 options - The first is Windows RT (Most common) which, while it will run office, will not run regular Windows software - This is a massive limitation.  The other option is a full Windows 8 tablet which has proper PC components inside, but when you look at one of these and then take into account the fact you want a keyboard - You are better off just getting an ultrabook.

[Drd]

Hello Cameron: Will I sound really "duh" if I say I don't know what an Ultrabook is or who makes it or where to find out more about it?

 

[evilfantasy]

Hello Cameron: Will I sound really "duh" if I say I don't know what an Ultrabook is or who makes it or where to find out more about it?

 

You have heard of Google, right?

[Drd]

Thanks, Evil Fantasy!  It's been a while since I've been here on computer hope; honored to see your name addressing this issue. I did Google it, actually, but since I don't understand how to really compare the speed, memory, etc., from the specs I see there, and also i can't tell if they all come with or are capable of running the Word applications that I need, I'm not exactly at square one, but maybe only square two?
  One big concern for me is weight. I'm a "boomer", so that puts me in my sixties and lugging my laptop onto airplanes is getting a bit much. I have a VAIO F series. So I definitely want to reduce weight but maintain the capabilities of using the MS office stuff and connecting to the internet with a reasonable speed.
 Anything more specific on an Ultrabook (or notebook)   that anyone can offer would be appreciated.

[camerongray]

Hello Cameron: Will I sound really "duh" if I say I don't know what an Ultrabook is or who makes it or where to find out more about it?

 

An Ultrabook is a fairly new concept - It's basically a laptop but is very thin and lightweight with good battery life.  They generally weigh around 3lbs and   That way you still get great portability but you have the full performance and features of a laptop.  Basically, anything that you can run on a regular desktop or laptop will work with an Ultrabook.

If you take a look at your preferred computer store's website, they will generally have an "Ultrabook" category under their laptops, alternatively you can search for "Ultrabook" in their search bar and it will tend to bring them up.

The issue with Windows tablets is the cheaper ones are Windows RT so can't run regular Windows software and full ones with Windows 8 cost a lot of money for what you get in the end.

[evilfantasy]

The issue with Windows tablets is the cheaper ones are Windows RT so can't run regular Windows software and full ones with Windows 8 cost a lot of money for what you get in the end.

Ultrabooks in general cost a lot of money compared to regular laptops and tablets.

[Drd]

Thanks, Cameron. I've been reading up on this since your post, and I'll keep looking at this. I will also take a walk into the computer store and see what the people there have to say about their Ultrabooks.

[camerongray]

Ultrabooks in general cost a lot of money compared to regular laptops and tablets.

They do yes unfortunately, but are pretty close to the *real* Windows tablets (Not the Windows RT ones).

Going to a store is probably your best bet - Take a look at the ultrabooks they have on display and see what you think about them in terms of size.

[Lisa_maree]

Hi
Perhaps another thing to consider is a laptop like the dell latitude series. I have a latitude E4200 I use onsite and travel with. Used they are selling in the $190  to  $250 US. With windows 7 and an SSD drive as standard they take a lot of beating. 

[Geek-9pm]

Here is a review of current Dell portable computers:
Laptops, Notebooks, Ultrabooks.
http://reviews.cnet.com/dell-laptops/
Price varies a lot.