For years, the iPad has dominated the tablet market. However, some are hoping that could change with the introduction of several new tablets running the Windows 8 operating system. A number of these new tablets running the latest Windows OS have been receiving positive reviews, making it a good time to buy a Windows 8 tablet for anyone who has waited for the release of a quality competitor for the iPad.

Samsung Ativ Smart PC Pro

Like many of the new tablets arriving on the market, this tablet can function just like a laptop with the addition of peripherals like an external keyboard and a stand. The Samsung Ativ Smart PC Pro runs on a Core i5 processor, and is known for high performance but criticized for its short battery life when compared with tablets running with Atom processors. The Ativ tablet also runs with 4 GB of RAM and comes equipped with 256 GB hard drive storage.

• High-performance Core i5 processor
• 4 GB RAM
• 256 GB hard drive

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga

Lenovo is well-known for making cutting edge equipment that is fun for those who love technology. The IdeaPad Yoga is Lenovo’s latest release, and critics have billed it an “ultrabook” tablet. Users can employ the IdeaPad Yoga as a standard thin notebook or fold it up like a tablet, and they can also stand it up or angle it like a tent. This convertible tablet runs on a respectable 8 GB ram and offers a 256 GB hard drive for internal storage.

• Called an ultrabook tablet because it converts from one to the other
• 8 GB RAM
• 256 GB hard drive

Asus Vivo

The Asus Vivo also acts as both a tablet or laptop, depending on what the user prefers. The Vivo can be set on a docking station that contains a keyboard and touchpad, effectively making it like a laptop.

The Vivo has earned commendations for its battery life, mainly because it comes with an extra battery in the keyboard section. One downside, however, is that the keyboard must be attached for it to work, thereby making the Vivo less portable and tablet-like. The Asus Vivo runs on a Atom processor and 2 GB RAM.

• Keyboard docking with extra battery
• 2 GB RAM
• Atom processor

Windows 8 Tablet Repair

Just as with many other mobile technological devices that have arrived on the market in recent years, the new Windows 8 tablets can become damaged if they are dropped, stepped on or otherwise meet with an accident. Should that happen, the tablet should be well-packaged and sent to a professional repair facility like iFixYouri that has experience in all kinds of tablet repair.