The best Windows tablet: review, specifications and reviews. Installing Windows on a tablet Tablets 7 8 on windows

Sometimes users of modern gadgets have a desire to change the OS of their device, but not everyone succeeds. Today we will try to figure out how to install Windows on a tablet that previously ran on another OS. This need may arise for several reasons: you prefer to work only with this system in connection with specific software, or you are so accustomed to it that you do not plan to switch to Android and other operating systems.

Important points to pay attention to

First of all, find out whether it is possible to install Windows on your particular gadget model and whether it will work with the new OS. The following conditions must be met:

  1. Device processor – AMD, Transmeta, IDT, VIA.
  2. There is support for i386 architecture.
  3. You can use a bootable flash drive for installation.
  4. The device is equipped with a USB input. You will need to connect a keyboard and mouse, so one input is not enough - you need a USB hub.

For the new system to work, special drivers will be required, which can be downloaded from an official source via a computer or laptop.

Installation methods:

  • emulator;
  • installation on top of the current OS;
  • a full-fledged operating system on the tablet (complete replacement of the current OS).

Installing Windows using emulators

Installing the emulator does not involve making changes to the main operating system. With its help, you can simply launch any version, for example, Windows 7 instead of Android or even Windows 10. The main task of the emulator is to launch programs and simple games. The most popular emulators:

  • QEMU;
  • BOCHS;

It should be noted that in order to install Android on a Windows tablet, you can also use an emulator and run your favorite games and applications.

Installation process:

  1. Download the installer.
  2. Start the installation process and wait for it to complete.
  3. Select the system image to be emulated.
  4. The OS should appear on the tablet's display after all steps have been completed correctly.

Using an emulator does not make it possible to install full-fledged Windows on a tablet device. For this reason, this method has several disadvantages:

  1. Not a single emulator provides Internet access.
  2. Most programs have problems with performance and stability. You will probably only have access to basic tasks.
  3. There may be hardware compatibility issues. This applies to malfunctions related to the operation of the display, sound, etc.
  4. To be able to use the OS, it is recommended to install the simplest version of Windows on the tablet. We are talking about the first platforms (Millenium, 98), however, the software will be appropriate. Few emulators support modern versions - Windows 8, etc.

Installing Windows on top of the current OS

Is it possible to install Windows on a tablet with Android or another OS in such a way that you can use both the new and old systems on the device at the same time? There are tablet models on sale that support dual OS, and, as a rule, they work with an Intel processor. To switch between platforms, special buttons are used or the choice is made during the process of turning on the gadget.

If the device was not originally intended to work with two OSes, then it is almost impossible to install Windows on the tablet on top of another platform yourself. The range of tablets with dual OS is not too large. ASUS and other manufacturers have similar models. A more diverse range can be found among the products of Chinese companies.

Full Windows installation

Not every Android tablet is suitable for installing another OS, and even more so, this procedure cannot always be performed independently. The easiest way is to permanently change the platform on a gadget that works with an ARM or i386 processor, and each type of processor is capable of interacting with a specific version of Windows. For example, the following tablet models accurately support full installation of a computer OS:

  • Archos 9;
  • Iconia Tab W500;
  • 3Q Qoo;
  • Odeon TPC-10;
  • ViewSonic ViewPAD.

It is worth clarifying that while you can still “tinker” with Android and experiment with various methods of changing the OS, you will not be able to do this with Apple devices – iOS will not allow the installation of another platform. Versions 7 and 8 are relatively easy to install, but installing Windows 10 correctly on your tablet can be quite difficult, since this version appeared recently, and 7 and 8 are simple and take up little memory space.

Installation process:

  1. Connect a mouse, keyboard and a bootable USB flash drive to the device.
  2. Turn off the device and turn it on again, pressing F2 on the keyboard during the boot process.
  3. A window will appear on the display with a system operating as a BIOS. Select the USB flash drive with which you are going to install Windows.
  4. Specify the “Full installation” item in the root folder and select the partition where the OS will be installed.
  5. Determine the appropriate language, confirm your acceptance of the license agreement.
  6. When a new window appears where you need to deal with the disks, remove the disk immediately or first transfer all important data from the memory card and internal storage.
  7. Create a new disk on the system and format it.
  8. As soon as the installation is complete, immediately remove the flash drive from the connector, otherwise the operation will start again.

In most cases, the touch screen begins to function immediately after installation is completed. However, don't panic if it doesn't work - you can control Windows using just the keyboard. Using the keys, open Windows Update in the Control Panel and update the entire system.

Just in case, activate the “System Restore” function in the settings so that you can return the system to its original state at any time.

Conclusion

The methods described above provide the opportunity to install the Windows operating system on the tablet. There must be a good reason for performing this operation, otherwise there is simply no point in wasting time on all the steps, since, as you have already seen, it will not be possible to change the platform quickly and without extra effort (except for the method with an emulator). However, it is possible to do this even on your own, without turning to specialists.

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Will tell you how to install Windows on a tablet computer.

The Windows operating system has become so familiar and popular that many people prefer to use it not only on their personal computers, but also on tablets. This operating system has a pleasant, intuitive interface and ease of use. Windows can confidently be called a classic among operating systems.

The question “how to install Windows on a tablet” arises for many users, causing difficulties even for those who easily coped with reinstalling Windows on a computer.
First of all, you should make sure that the computer on which you plan to reinstall will support Windows. You can start installing Windows on your tablet only if all the following conditions are met.
1. You can install windows on the tablet from a bootable Flash card;
2. The tablet is equipped with a VIA, AMD, IDT or Transmeta processor;
3. The tablet supports i386 architecture;
4. There is a USB mouse and keyboard, and the tablet has a USB connector. If there is only one connector, then you will also need a USB “tee” (USB hub).
The necessary drivers can be pre-downloaded from the official website and saved in a safe place.


To install Windows on your tablet, follow these steps step by step:

Connect the keyboard and mouse and flash drive to the tablet;
Turn off the tablet;
Turn it on again while holding down the F2 button on the keyboard;
Something like BIOS will appear on the screen. Here you need to select the USBflash drive from which you plan to install Windows;
During the installation process, you need to select “Full installation” and determine the partition in which it will be performed. You will also need (this can be done using the keyboard or mouse) to confirm the license agreement;
During disk operations, the disk must be removed. If important information is stored on it, you need to move it to another location and then remove the disk. A new disk is created and formatted;
Immediately after complete installation, the flash drive must be removed, otherwise the system reinstallation will begin again.
After installing Windows, the touch screen should already be functional, so you shouldn't have any problems entering your username. The question “how to install windows on a tablet” is easily solved by a specialist.
If, however, the touch screen operation is not supported, do not worry. This problem can be solved by system settings. As you know, to operate in , all you need is a keyboard. The Windows button opens the Start tab. The Tab key switches the user from one item to another. The arrows are used to select items, and the spacebar allows you to select the desired option.

Using these keys, you should go to the Start menu. From there, go to Control Panel - Windows Update, after which you need to run an update of the entire system.
The Pen and Touch input method is available after the update.
Also in the settings you should enable the “System Restore” option. This is done so that, if desired, you can then “roll back” the system to its original state. In other words, you are “saved” at this stage, and if the system malfunctions, you can always return to this stage.
Please note that this method is only suitable for installing Windows 7 and 8.

It is unlikely that it will be possible to install WindowsXP on a tablet, since according to the technical characteristics, only the above 2 versions are compatible with tablets.
Windows can also be installed on a tablet at service centers and workshops. Even if the tablet model fully meets the parameters, it is better not to take risks and entrust the Windows installation procedure to experienced professionals.

Video on installing Windows on a tablet

Imagine a person who recently became the owner of a tablet, and before that was an active user of a desktop PC or laptop. The first days will be filled with the fascinating process of adapting to the new system (unless, of course, you immediately purchased a Windows tablet), searching for the necessary software that is familiar and familiar from the desktop, and realizing that most of the mobile systems look different and have a completely different logic of work.

Usually it is during this period that the owner of a new gadget thinks about how to install Windows on the tablet. Well, let's try to understand the situation.

First of all, you need to understand that the issue of installing Windows on a tablet has three possible solutions:

  • use of emulators;
  • “double boot”, that is, the ability to choose which system to boot when turning on the device;
  • complete replacement of the original operating system with a product from Microsoft.

Let’s immediately say that any of these options has its pitfalls, and you should not hope that you will get a working system on your Tablet PC without problems and special efforts.

Emulators

With emulators, everything is quite simple - download the installer, install it, select the image of the system that we want to emulate - and Windows is already on the screen of your tablet.

What's the catch, you ask? And there are many of them:

  • None of the modern emulators for mobile operating systems support the network, that is, you will not be able to release your Windows to the Internet.
  • Most emulators cannot boast of stability and performance - most likely, you will only be able to perform simple tasks.
  • It is recommended to use older versions of the operating system as a “guest” OS. Agree, launching 98 or Millenium for the dubious pleasure of using WordPad, Paint or playing a game of Spider is not that interesting. Even XP, not to mention Windows 7, will require much more system resources. And not many emulators support modern versions of Windows.
  • In different emulators and on different devices, problems with hardware compatibility periodically arise - maybe a touch display or, for example, the screen resolution does not change.

In any case, if you need a desktop system on a “tablet” not for the sake of pampering, but for some work tasks, it is better to discard emulators right away.

This option was mentioned only because there are similar devices on the market. There are few of them, the audience of their users is quite small, and therefore manufacturers are not too eager to develop this niche. Achieving multiboot on some gadget not intended for this purpose on your own is almost impossible, at least for an untrained user. From what you can find on sale, we recommend paying attention to hybrid ones, although there are two sets of hardware (in the tablet itself and in the keyboard dock), but this is one of the most working options, moreover, right on Windows 8.


Or look among the numerous “Chinese”, fortunately, products from the Middle Kingdom are widely represented on our market and you can find interesting models.

This is the solution to all problems, you say, and you will be wrong. Let’s replace the original operating system with native “windows”, and we’re done! And yet, this option, despite the apparent simplicity and versatility of the solution, has almost more pitfalls than the others.

Firstly, you can only install a full version on an Android tablet; Apple products are not suitable in this case.


Secondly, not every tablet can install a desktop version of the operating system. This is due to the difference between the platforms - Android often runs on ARM architecture, while the child of programmers from Redmond runs on x86 (there is, of course, Windows RT, but even Microsoft itself recognized it as a failed experiment, and it’s not easy to find an installer for it). There is a small list of devices that definitely support OS replacement. If you own one of these, you're in luck:


– long operating time. 4-core processor

A tablet computer is currently the most popular of portable devices, because they perfectly combine the compact size of a mobile device with the capabilities of a laptop. Manufacturers use various software for their devices, each of them has positive aspects, but if you want the tablet to be as close as possible to a personal computer in terms of functional characteristics, we recommend choosing a gadget with the Windows operating system initially installed. The system is ubiquitous in computer technology, so no difficulties should arise with exchanging data between devices, which is the main advantage of such tablets. And besides this, the main applications that are supported by Windows on a desktop computer are mostly adapted for the mobile version, i.e. you can safely continue working with documents while away from your personal computer. And if you pair the tablet with a keyboard unit, you will get a miniature version of a laptop with a long battery life.

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Advantages: Excellent screen resolution

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Advantages Flaws
  • High-quality 3G and Wi-fi connection
  • Clear screen image
  • 2 USB connectors
  • Light in weight and compact in size
  • Built-in memory 32 GB
  • Charging lasts for 8 hours of active work
  • There is no oleophobic coating on the screen
  • The sound is not the best

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Let's talk about the advantages of the gadget. Here we can note, based on the reviews of the owners, its compactness and extraordinary lightness, excellent tactile sensations, as well as the docking station included with the device.

The device’s screen deserves special mention; it can easily be called one of the best in its price category. And this is not surprising, because with a resolution of 1366x768 the number of dots per inch is 155. Even based on these data, we can conclude that the device has excellent picture display quality. You can also highlight the possibility of comfortable viewing of content without sacrificing image quality, from a very good viewing angle. The device operates with Wi-Fi using the 802.11n standard.

The disadvantages include the small battery capacity and the absence of an oleophobic coating on the screen.

Score (2018): 4.5

Advantages: Record holder for autonomous operation with minimal weight

Manufacturer country: China

Advantages Flaws
  • Processor based on ntell Atom x5 Z8350 chip
  • High application loading speed
  • Built-in memory 64 GB
  • Good battery capacity
  • Light weight 500g
  • High-quality case materials
  • Price
  • No rear camera
  • Lack of built-in global positioning system

The silver medalist of our today's comparison of budget Windows-based devices is ASUS Transformer Book T101HA 2Gb 64Gb. This is a powerful tablet with a processor built on the Intell Atom x5 Z8350 chip, the positive aspects of which include trouble-free operation. Among the tablets presented in this rating, this device stands out in that by default it has 64 GB of permanent memory, the volume of which can be increased using a memory card. When working with a suite of office applications, a 10.1 diagonal display will obviously not be out of place and will ensure comfortable operation of the device. The tablet runs on the “top ten”, or rather on its mobile version.

Speaking about the advantages, we cannot fail to mention the device’s good display, a very capacious battery, and an uncut keyboard. All this combined with minimal weight are the undeniable advantages of the gadget. The aluminum body of the tablet dissipates heat perfectly, which has a positive effect on the performance and, accordingly, the overall stability of the system. The position of the device in a three-dimensional coordinate system allows you to determine the accelerometer. The device is equipped with a full-fledged USB port, or rather its latest version at that time - 2.0. In turn, this allows you to connect any additional peripherals to the tablet. The disadvantages include the lack of a built-in global positioning system and a rear camera.

Score (2018): 4.5

Advantages: Great price, best-selling Windows tablet

Manufacturer country: China

So, the gold medal of our TOP Windows tablets is awarded to the 4Good T101i WiFi 32Gb device. Based on thousands of reviews, it can be considered one of the best purchases, and if you also look at its price, then doubts simply disappear. The hardware of the tablet includes the Intel Atom Z3735F processor chip, which is capable of operating in Turbo Boost mode, which increases the processor frequency when performing complex operations. 2 GB RAM allows you to work in several programs simultaneously without loss of stability. The internal memory of the device is a 32 GB drive, expandable using memory cards.

The advantages of this device include its ergonomic design, low price and excellent keyboard unit. By the way, the keyboard here is an independent device, so working in a text editor becomes much more convenient. The screen is made using IPS technology and has a resolution of 1280 x 800, transmits images well and does not invert colors even at wide viewing angles. The tablet has a thin body (9mm), which makes it look quite compact. The case material is high-quality plastic, which has a positive effect on the weight of the gadget. The disadvantages include the power of the built-in battery and very satisfactory build quality.

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Pros and cons of different operating systems for tablets.

operating system Advantages Flaws
Microsoft (Windows)
  • reasonable cost
  • Full compatibility with standard Windows applications
  • ease of operation
  • a huge number of pre-installed security applications and antiviruses
  • Designed primarily for work, does not support most modern games
  • limited selection of programs in the Windows brand store (when compared with Google Play and Apple iTunes applications
Apple (iOS)
  • simple interface
  • good speed, no freezes or lags
  • optimization of system operation
  • high degree of protection (from intruders)
  • efficient multitasking (the system does not slow down when opening a large number of programs)
  • successful operation in wireless networks
  • closed file system
  • Memory cards are not supported
  • limited range of programs
  • significant cost
  • not the best customization (adaptation to the user)
Android (Google)
  • Possibility of flexible customization for the tablet owner
  • variety of supported games and applications
  • possibility of system improvement by third-party developers
  • seamless exchange of programs
  • updates (each specific modification will require individual firmware versions)
  • Freezes when navigating the operating system
  • some system sluggishness

The best tablets with a screen from 8 to 9 inches based on Windows OS

Score (2018): 4.5

Advantages: Excellent specifications

Manufacturer country: USA

The HP Pro Tablet 608 2Gb 64Gb WiFi fell a little short of the first place in our TOP Windows tablets with a screen diagonal of 8 to 9 inches. It is one of the flagships in its category on the market, has excellent operating speed at an optimal price, and is also very reliable in operation. A powerful processor module from Intel Atom x5 Z8500 in tandem with 2 GB of RAM allows the system to operate as efficiently and quickly as possible. The graphics part is handled by the same Intel adapter - CherryTrail, a very productive solution that allows you to work in graphic editors and applications without any problems. The IPS technology used to make the device’s screen, coupled with Retina resolution, makes the picture displayed on the screen amazing.

The advantages of this gadget include excellent performance, high-quality display of the device, and a fairly capacious battery. The gadget is equipped with 64 GB of permanent memory, expandable with memory cards up to 128 GB. The camera resolution is 8 megapixels, but the pictures are of very average quality. The device has a Global Positioning System sensor and a compass.

Score (2018): 4.8

Advantages: The best ratio between quality and price

Manufacturer country: USA (Taiwan assembly)

So, we have come to the gold medalist of our TOP tablets based on Windows OS with a screen from 8 to 9 inches, this is the DELL Venue 8 Pro 32Gb. The gadget has a low cost, but at the same time it is endowed with very good technical parameters. It runs Windows 8, which is currently a more stable version than Windows 10. The display with an aspect ratio of 16:9 stands out for its excellent picture displayed on the screen and quite normal viewing angles. Additionally, the device can be equipped with a keyboard unit, which allows you to confidently use text editors.

Speaking about the advantages of the device, according to reviews from the owners, we can highlight the ergonomic design, performance and high-quality sound component. The case design uses wear-resistant plastic, which prevents the appearance of traces of use. A 4.83 Ah battery allows the gadget to work continuously for up to 8 hours. The device's permanent memory capacity is 32GB, expandable with memory cards up to 128GB. The disadvantages include the heating of the battery during operation and the lack of a USB port.

The best tablets with a screen from 10 to 12 inches based on Windows OS

Score (2018): 4.2

Advantages: Long operating time. 4-core processor

Manufacturer country: China

Advantages Flaws
  • Wide functionality
  • Metal body
  • 3G and 4G support
  • Good 8 megapixel camera and picture quality
  • high quality and loud sound
  • The tablet screen gets warm during use
  • Battery capacity is insufficient

In third position in the ranking among tablet computers running the Windows operating system with a screen from 10 to 12 inches is the Lenovo Yoga Book YB1-X91L 64Gb. This model can rightfully be called a full-fledged compact laptop. The device received stability and excellent operating speed thanks to a quad-core Intel Atom processor, as well as 4GB of RAM. The screen, created using IPS technology with a resolution of 1920x1200, allows viewing from a good angle, while the matrix is ​​reliably protected by tempered glass, which prevents damage. Users most often name the main advantages of the model: a reliable metal case, a compact keyboard with full-size keys, and support for 3G and 4G/LTE networks. The main 8-megapixel camera makes it possible to take photos of very decent quality, and the internal stereo speaker produces very good sound. Users consider the screen to heat up during operation, as well as the battery not having a very large capacity, as some disadvantages.

Score (2018): 4.4

Advantages: Best Selling 12" Windows Tablet

Manufacturer country: USA

The tablet that has become a legend - Microsoft Surface Pro 3 i5 128Gb, ​​absolutely justifiably receives a silver medal for the TOP tablets based on the Microsoft operating system with a display diagonal of 10-12 inches. A well-designed product with excellent tactile sensations from a well-known company is an ideal product on the market in terms of functionality, technical characteristics and optimization of the system as a whole. The RAM capacity is only 4 GB, but it can easily work with a dozen or two open programs.

In the stream of laudatory reviews from device owners, one can highlight the gadget's outstanding display, capacious battery, and excellent sound component. To say that the body of the device looks gorgeous is to say nothing. This is not surprising, because it is made from a single sheet of aluminum. The beautiful twelve-inch display is capable of producing images in a resolution of 2160x1440 with an amazing level of output. A controversial issue is high heating during long-term productive operation.

Score (2018): 4.8

Advantages: Top specifications. Super Amoled Plus display

Manufacturer country: South Korea

Advantages Flaws
  • Built-in memory 128 GB
  • Bright display high image quality
  • Synchronization with PC
  • High quality build
  • Compact size and light weight
  • Battery capacity is not enough
  • Possible compatibility issues with Windows 10

The leader of our TOP tablet computers based on Windows OS with a screen diagonal from 10 to 12 inches is the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S 12.0 SM-W700 128Gb. The most powerful gadget on board which is a processor chip from Intel Core i5 (its mobile version). However, the power of such a processor is more than enough for tasks that require high power from the device. The gadget runs the latest version of Windows, which will be very useful for users who constantly synchronize their computer with the tablet. The device also has 128 GB of permanent memory on board, which is enough for most users.

As positive aspects when using the device, owners highlight its compactness, the keyboard unit that is part of the package, and the global positioning system sensor. An undoubted advantage is to highlight Samsung's proprietary display technology - Super AMOLED Plus, which provides excellent color saturation and contrast. The gadget is absolutely omnivorous in terms of various multimedia formats. The disadvantages include a not very capacious battery and certain problems with compatibility with Windows 10.