Best Windows Tablets - Nokia Lumia 2520 WiFi + 4G/LTE Tablet (32 GB Model). If you love your Nokia phone, a Nokia tab is probably pretty appealing to you.

This Windows tab can connect to the web over Wi-Fi or 4G/LTE. The 10.1 inch screen offers a nice balance between weight and readability. Battery life is respectable, with a whopping non-removable 8000 mAh battery providing at least eight hours of power for all your personal and business needs.

The Nexus 5 strikes a nice balance between an acceptable screen size for an Android device in 2013 (4.95 inches) and feeling comfortable to hold in everyday use. The rubbery coating on the rear of the device definitely helps here.

It handles photos and HD video capably. Although its pixel density is slightly lower than the HTC One's 469ppi, that's only really noticeable if you squint – this is a perfectly good 1080p display and incredibly easy on the eye.

Nokia Lumia 2520 The Pros Sleek, colorful design; Extremely bright display; Fast performance; Excellent battery life; Comfortable keyboard The Cons Limited app selection; Back is fingerprint magnet; Awkward touchpad; Lackluster camera Verdict The Nokia Lumia 2520 is a well-designed tablet with fast performance, long battery life and a comfy keyboard -- if you're willing to live with Windows RT's limitations

Best Windows Tablets - Nokia Lumia 2520 WiFi + 4G/LTE Tablet (32 GB Model). 5MP rear webcam. Available unlocked. Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 processor.

Some may prefer a smaller or larger screen for their tablet. Limited color options. System files/bloatware take up a lot of space. Some have experienced “sleep bug” where tablet won't wake up from sleep mode.

Best Windows Tablets - Toshiba Encore 2 WT10 Signature Edition Tablet, 10.1 Inch, With TruPen. One-year subscription to Office 365 Personal, plus unlimited OneDrive storage. Great features for taking notes for business or students. Lightweight.

TruPen is great for taking notes and making annotations. TruPen adds a little bit to price tag (but is optional). Screen may cause glare in direct sun. Some find the TruNote software hard to use. Resolution could be more crisp, battery life could be better.

Best Windows Tablets - Toshiba Encore 2 WT10 Signature Edition Tablet, 10.1 Inch, With TruPen. The tablet can then take these images and automatically straighten and sharpen the text for improved readability.

Business types and students will both appreciate the TruRecorder app, which is ideal for recording important lectures or meetings. In addition to making an audio recording that you can play back, this app lets you annotate with visual markers to playback conversations with enhanced notes.

Best Windows Tablets - Toshiba Encore 2 WT10 Signature Edition Tablet, 10.1 Inch, With TruPen. If you're looking for a tablet that will get a lot of use as a note-taking device, this is a model that should definitely be on your shortlist.

The included TruPen stylus can detect 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity, which mimics a natural “pen and paper” writing experience. Students will appreciate the ability to use the tablet's high-resolution built-in camera to capture notes from textbooks or blackboards.

Best Windows Tablets - Microsoft Surface Pro 3. Microsoft has been positioning the Surface Pro 3 as a MacBook killer, and this tablet-laptop hybrid definitely has the edge over the iPad Air 2 in terms of inputs, specs, and connectivity. If you know that you'll predominantly need a tablet, but you plan on needing a laptop on occasion, this is a solid choice.

There are a ton of different storage options to choose from, which is a nice perk for those who need more (or less) onboard storage. Need to save some money? Opt for the Surface 3 over the Surface Pro 3.

Best Windows Tablets - HP Stream 8 Tablet (32GB Version) With 4G Connectivity Windows 8.1 Signature Edition. If 4G connectivity is an important feature for your needs, this HP Stream 8 tablet is a great option to consider.

Weighing just 12.3 ounces, this is a great tablet to take on business trips, or stick into your backpack before heading to class. The tablet comes with 200MB of free 4G data each month, with no annual contract, for the life of your device. You can expect at least six hours of battery life, up to six and a half hours in some cases.

Best Windows Tablets - Microsoft Surface Pro 3. The Surface 3 is significantly less expensive than the Surface Pro 3, with the Surface 3 starting at just $499 for the 64GB version. Comes with Surface Pen (but not keyboard). Versatile. Runs full Microsoft Office Suite.

Up to nine hours of battery life. Many compatible accessories. Type Cover is expensive. Expensive. Processors run the gamut from Intel Core i3 to Core i5 and i7. Somewhat heavy, especially with cover attached. Some users find customer support is lackluster.