Sponsored story - Productivity Boosters: Four Top Windows 8.1 Tablets

It’s the era of mobile computing. From office presentations to student projects, from engineers to writers, everyone is opting for productivity tools they can use on the go.

Besides work tools, one also needs a companion for occasional entertainment in this fast paced world – be it playing games, streaming music, shooting videos, or watching movies. Now, what can be better than a tablet that lets you work or play, or both, on the move?

When it comes to computing devices like tablets, the advantage of having the familiar, reliable Windows OS on gadgets is always empowering. In the light of that global customer preference, here are four top Windows 8.1 tablets that can help boost your productivity, anytime, anywhere. Two of these tablets are 8-inchers and two are 10-inchers, thus giving you a choice of size, which is important based on where you plan to use them.

Dell Venue 8 Pro The Dell Venue 8 Pro packs in the trust of the Dell brand with the powerful utility value of the Microsoft Office productivity suite.

Highlight: One of the most impressive features of this tablet is its ultra-compact form factor—the Dell Venue 8 Pro is just 0.35 inches thick, and with an eight-inch viewing estate, you can even fit it into your back pocket.

An optional full keyboard dock can power up an important project when you are looking for a laptop replacement.

Advantage: True to its name, the Dell Venue 8 Pro, unlike any of its non-Windows counterparts, allows you to create, edit and view files on-the-go with professional features and capabilities.

Besides getting work done, the Dell Venue 8 Pro offers entertainment through support for games and movies.

With battery life of up to 10 hours, 32 GB of storage and 2 GB internal memory, this Windows 8.1 tablet is a perfect travel companion with impressive processing power. It is backed with an Intel Bay Trail – T processor and an Intel G 7 graphics card.

Acer Iconia W4-820 Next up, the Acer Iconia is another powerful Windows 8.1 tablet in the eight-inch category. A compact workstation at just 0.45 kg, the tablet is ready to go wherever you want to take it.

Highlight: Powered with OptiCrisp display technology, the tablet brings alive your favourite photos and movies. It also bundles along Microsoft Office Home & Student productivity suite for users across different age-groups.

Advantage: The Acer Iconia can dock into a portable, full-size keyboard and work for up to 7.5 hours uninterrupted. Its 32 GB expandable memory and 2GB internal memory lets you stock all the important data you need for work and play on the go.

HP Omni 10 Powered by the highly interactive interface offered by Windows 8.1 OS, a full HD screen, and brilliant engineering that lets you connect to multiple devices, along with excellent cameras, the HP Omni 10 is a must-have gadget for Windows users.

Highlight: The HP Omni 10 is a powerhouse of a tablet integrated with the Atom Z3000 processor series, allowing users to perform tasks at lightning speeds.

Advantage: With Microsoft Office 2013 in tow, the tablet is a mean work machine with expandable memory of up to 32 GB.

Its 2 megapixel front camera with 720p resolution and an 8MP rear snapper with auto-focus allow you to stay in touch with your world through Skype.

Also, by allowing you to mirror content by offering connectivity to other screens, the HP Omni 10 can transform into a ubiquitous device using both a wired HDMI connection and wireless WiFi Direct or Miracast.

ASUS Transformer Book T100 Last but not the least, there is the ASUS transformer with pre-installed Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013, it is a perfect choice for both working professionals and students.

Highlight: Much like the Dell Venue 8 Pro, the Transformer Book T100 comes with a detachable docking keyboard, ever-ready for productive hours, no matter where you are.

Advantage: The ASUS Transformer Book T100 makes your life easy by offering a portable form factor with a 10-inch screen, keyboard docking piece and battery life of 11 hours. It comes backed by 2 GB internal memory and 32 GB storage.