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Tablet Buying Guide

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Your tablet will help you make the most of every day

Your tablet will help you make the most of every day. It will keep you entertained and connected to your favourite people and content. That's why it's important to know which features you will need before you pick your tablet, like 3G for on the go internet, or a front-facing camera for video chats.

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Tablet Features
TouchscreenOperating SystemBuilt-in Memory

Tablets are touchscreen devices that you control using your fingertips or a stylus pen. They're intuitive, easy to use and lots of fun!

Did you know that you can customise the way your tablet looks and feels really easily, just by adding or removing applications from the touchscreen?

Just like the Operating System on a PC or smartphone, your tablet's Operating System (or 'OS' for short), keeps things running smoothly and manages any programmes you've got open. The OS also has a big impact on how your tablet looks and feel, adding styles, themes and wallpapers to the homescreens and menus.

Tablets have lots of built-in memory for processing tasks, as well as a generous amount of storage space for your photos, movies, apps, games and music. Some tablets are compatible with memory cards, so you can increase the amount of storage space available, while others are available with a selection of different memory sizes to choose from.

Screen size

7" tablets are small enough to pop into a suit pocket and take with you everywhere.8.9 - 10.1" tablets have slightly larger screens that let you view more details in your movies and games.10.1 - 12" tablets offer full-on entertainment but can still be easily carried.