The Best Windows 8.1 Tablets and Hybrids Out Now

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Top 8 Windows 8.1 Tablets and Hybrids There's finally a Start button, smarter search, improved multitasking and a broader array of compelling apps. But Microsoft's Windows 8.1 OS doesn't really shine unless you have a great tablet or hybrid to go along with it. After all, the software is tailor-made for touch and 2-in-1 devices, not traditional clamshells. With so many manufacturers launching new products in so many sizes and configurations, it can be pretty tough picking the right tablet or hybrid for your needs and budget. These are our top picks, based on Laptop Mag's rated reviews.

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Nvidia Shield Tablet Review The best answer to the question, "why not have both?," might come from Nvidia in the form of the Shield Tablet. Priced at $300, the company took the best attributes from the original Shield handheld gaming console (now rebranded as the Shield Portable) and the EVGA Tegra Note 7 and created a super gadget capable of delivering blistering performance and long battery life with a gorgeous 8-inch full HD display. Nokia Lumia 635 Review Budget doesn't need to be a dirty word. Just look at the Nokia Lumia 635, which costs just $168 on T-Mobile (without a contract) and offers a vivid display, snappy performance and more than eight hours of battery life. Some concessions had to be made for the low price, including a missing front camera and rear flash. But in the tug-of-war between value and functionality, shoppers win with this smartphone.

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