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Alright, so I'm looking to replace my old tablet that went for the...um....flight? I'm not particularly interested in going the Apple route again, simply because none of Apples products seem to like playing nicely with other programs, software, etc.

I'd really like to hear what folks think a good option would be. I'm open to looking at all different options, though something considerably cheaper than an iPad would be awesome.

Primarily I need something I can use my square reader with, respond to emails and such, use online to access refs for commission work, and have a digital portfolio I can carry easily.

Having the ability to do sketching on the tabllet would be a definite perk, though not 100% required.

So.....thoughts?

LoL, while veeery shiny, the price point is galaxies out of my range hun.

Tomkins really likes microsoft surfaces. They can act as tablets, but you can also get a keyboard extension. I use one for my school work and when I'm on the go. When he's home I can ask him to give you some recommendations?

I have heard good things about the Microsoft surfaces as well.

If you're looking for an "art-beast" tablet, you may want to check out the Nvidia Shield Tablet. Runs android and has power for *gaming* that can be redirected to art programs. Comes with a stylus.

I'd second the Surface suggestion, Ross has a Surface Pro and really likes it, uses it all the time. Don't know how much it cost, though, and a more major caveat is that I don't know that the Square is compatible with it, which is kind of problematic. AFAIK Square (and Paypal Reader) is iOS and Android only.