Windows 8 Laptop Replacement Tablet

[byalexandr]

  Hi I need a new tablet to replace my old, fat, ugly, slow tablet PC, it's already like five years old, I believe. Here's a picture of it.

Anyway, I need a tablet/convertible to replace it. I really like the Surface Pro, but that is out of my budget.

 

Here are some things I want:

- Windows 8. I really need Windows 8 not Windows RT. I need to run programs like Photoshop and AutoCAD.

- At least a Core i3 or similar. I need it to be powerful because again, I am running these programs on the go.

- It needs to survive 7 hours of school. So a decent battery or a small charging brick.

- I absolutely hate cheesy, fat, bulky looking cases/docks/keyboard attachments. The Surface Pro has something I really like but it is out of my budget.

- I have a budget of about $600. No more.

 

Some tablets I was looking at were the Acer Aspire P3, but it has a Pentium (unless that's more powerful than my current Core 2 Duo, then I might consider that), and the Surface 2, but it can't run regular Windows 8. Please suggest some tablets that meet my requirements, as I have been searching for a while now, but can't find anything powerful enough or cheap enough.

 

Thanks!

[megadarkwood]

  Hi I need a new tablet to replace my old, fat, ugly, slow tablet PC, it's already like five years old, I believe. Here's a picture of it.

 

Anyway, I need a tablet/convertible to replace it. I really like the Surface Pro, but that is out of my budget.

 

Here are some things I want:

- Windows 8. I really need Windows 8 not Windows RT. I need to run programs like Photoshop and AutoCAD.

- At least a Core i3 or similar. I need it to be powerful because again, I am running these programs on the go.

- It needs to survive 7 hours of school. So a decent battery or a small charging brick.

- I absolutely hate cheesy, fat, bulky looking cases/docks/keyboard attachments. The Surface Pro has something I really like but it is out of my budget.

- I have a budget of about $600. No more.

 

Some tablets I was looking at were the Acer Aspire P3, but it has a Pentium (unless that's more powerful than my current Core 2 Duo, then I might consider that), and the Surface 2, but it can't run regular Windows 8. Please suggest some tablets that meet my requirements, as I have been searching for a while now, but can't find anything powerful enough or cheap enough.

 

Thanks!

Ewwwww what is that thing??

Look at acer, they make some nice ones, Just pick the one that fits in your budget.

[byalexandr]

Ewwwww what is that thing??

Look at acer, they make some nice ones, Just pick the one that fits in your budget.

I know right? Very old. Lol. Anyway, thanks for the help! I will take a look.

[HK6]

- I have a budget of about $600. No more.

That's your problem. I don't think you can really get what you are looking for for $600; not unless you found something on sale.

[MetalLobster]

HK6 is right. Tablet/convertibles are pricey, but you may be able to pick one a refurbished one. 

[beefalo]

You could try to find a used/refurbished lenovo yoga 11s.

[Giddyguy]

look at lenovo, they seem to be leading in hybrid mobile pc designs at a low price lately. Additionally look out for deals because your budget is a bit low.