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One of the things I’ve benefited most from while working from home has been my tablet. Since school is about to start, I’d bet it will be great for students too.Not only are tablets portable, they are great for reading on, some for writing on, and doing everything else you might do on your laptop, just in a more portable, oftentimes easier to use format. To help you pick out the right tablet for your needs, we’ve rounded up some of the best options out there.
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FOR A CLASSIC CHOICE
iPad
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The iPad has one of the largest displays, which is great for multitasking. It’s compatible with Apple’s Smart Keyboard, making it fairly close to a computer, so much so, that you may even want to replace your laptop with it entirely.
Buy iPad at Amazon, $310
FOR A TABLET TO STREAM ON
Amazon Fire HD 10
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The Fire HD 10 is pretty low cost for a tablet, especially when you take into consideration the streaming capabilities and display size. Can it replace your laptop entirely? No, but it is great for streaming on, and reading on alike.
Buy Amazon Fire HD 10 at Amazon, $150
FOR A KID-FRIENDLY TABLET
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition
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Perfect for remote schooling, this kind friendly tablet has an 8” display, a 2-year worry-free guarantee, a kid proof case, a built-in stand, and easy to use parental controls.
Buy Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition at Amazon, $140
FOR A LAPTOP ALTERNATIVE
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
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Scouted Editor Jillian Lucas loves her Microsoft Surface Pro 7. It has a full Intel Core processor and it’s battery can last up to 10.5 hours. She writes, “Now, when I spend the weekend at my parents’ or head out of town for the week, I don’t have to worry about bringing my entire laptop with me. I can finally leave it at home.”
Buy Microsoft Surface Pro 7 at Amazon, $1030
FOR ANDROID FANS
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
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This compact tablet is perfect for Android aficionados. It connects to monitors, which is cool, but honestly, you don’t really need it because the screen it comes with is plenty. It comes with a stylus, too.
Buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 at Amazon, $530
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Gallery: The best speakers with Google Chromecast built-in (Business Insider)
![A great Google Chromecast speaker not only allows for easy connectivity from Google and Android devices but also sounds great and may have Google Assistant, too.The Google Home Max is our top pick because it has the best sound, seamlessly connects to your Chromecast, and it has the Google Assistant for voice control.Multi-room audio is no longer just a dream. If you're an Apple user, it's easy to achieve multi-room audio with AirPlay 2. If you use Amazon's Alexa, then you can do so with speakers that work with Alexa. And, if you use Android phones and own a Google-focused home, then buying speakers with Chromecast built-in is the way to go.When buying a speaker with Chromecast built-in (also called Google Cast), there are a number of things to keep in mind. For starters, you'll want to think about everything you would normally consider when buying a speaker — like the size of the speaker, the price of it, and so on.Apart from that, however, you'll also want to think about whether you want it to just be Chromecast-enabled or also to offer voice control with the Google Assistant. Some speakers go a step further with other smart features, like AirPlay support for Apple products. You'll also want to consider whether you want a speaker with a battery that makes it portable or one that simply plugs into the wall and remains stationary.Thankfully, there are quite a few speakers with Chromecast built-in out there. As such, finding the right ones for your needs can be tricky, so we've rounded up the best Chromecast speakers you can buy.Here are the best Chromecast speakers you can buy:Best Chromecast speaker overall: Google Home MaxBest portable Chromecast speaker: JBL Link PortableBest Chromecast soundbar: LG SK8YBest affordable Chromecast speaker: Toshiba TY-GC1000Best Chromecast smart speaker on a budget: Google HomePrices and links are current as of 7/29/2020. We replaced the JBL Link 20 with the JBL Link Portable and explained why. Added links to related speaker buying guides, as well as links to reviews for the Google Home Max and Google Home. Updated by Steven Cohen.Read the original article on Business Insider](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"80","h":"60","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB17kHLX.img?h=600&w=799&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"},"size3column":{"load":"default","w":"62","h":"47","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB17kHLX.img?h=469&w=624&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"},"size2column":{"load":"default","w":"62","h":"47","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB17kHLX.img?h=469&w=624&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})