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mini-tablet
About this tag
The mini-tablet tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about small Windows tablets, particularly those running Windows 8.1. Topics include first impressions and reviews of devices like the HP Stream 7, Dell Venue 8 Pro, and Lenovo Miix 2. Common themes are device design, display quality, battery life, software updates, and the Windows Store ecosystem. These threads provide hands-on insights into the performance and usability of mini-tablets as PC companions.
Well, it doesn't suck
I'm not sure if HP is trying to singlehandedly make the case for high-quality, low-cost Windows devices, but between the HP Stream 11 and HP Stream 7, a new 7-inch mini-tablet, the company is off to a great start. I looked at the HP Stream 11 last week. Here's a quick peek...
The Venue 8 Pro's biggest problem is now solved
While the Dell Venue 8 Pro is a wonderful Windows 8.1 mini-tablet, I noted in my review that the device ships with its display overly dimmed. This change artificially bumps up the device's battery life but makes it almost unusable. Turns out it...
It's already obvious this a Windows 8.1 mini-tablet to watch
A new Windows 8.1 mini-tablet emerges, and after just a short time examining the device, it's clear that this one is a contender. Similar in many ways to the Dell Venue 8 Pro, the Miix 2 also offers a pretty 8-inch screen running at...
Your Windows mini-tablet has arrived ... but do you want one?
The Dell Venue 8 pro is a balanced, well designed PC companion device running the much-improved Windows 8.1, which has been optimized for such mini-tablets. The only thing holding it back is the lackluster Windows Store ecosystem...