Any point in buying an Android tablet these days?

Have you considered Chromebooks? I ditched Android tablets for Chromebooks as my use case is a mix of work and personal browsing / Netflix etc. As my work email and files are all MS 365 Chromebooks allow seamless login and catch up. Great for some light / casual work on the move.

I have a LENOVO IdeaPad Duet 3 10.95" 2 in 1 Chromebook which I love and for €350 it really offers great value.

The newer Chromebook Plus devices are a big step up in performance. Something like the ACER 514 14" Chromebook Plus for €419 in Curry's would be my choice now if I was replacing the Lenovo.

NEver mind. I just watched a youtube review. They look really good. I too am sick of the tablet I have.

Depends on your use case. I have both slim laptop (dell XPS 14) and a Chromebook.

On the move casual work via M365 with Outlook in the cloud and documents on OneDrive etc + travel type content (Netflix & YouTube etc) whether online or downloaded then Chromebooks fit the bill for functionality, battery life and value for money.

More serious / heavy use case then full function Win laptop.

90% of the time when I travel, whether locally or internationally I usually bring the Chromebook as it's light and inexpensive and I'm only doing light work, mostly emails etc

If I was travelling and needing to work on spreadsheets and presentations etc I'd bring the laptop.

Chromebooks aren't designed or built to be heavy workload machines so it really depends what you mean by multitasking.

Chromebooks use the Chrome browser and Android apps to perform tasks.

You can have several Chrome browser tabs open at the same time in order to perform multiple tasks e.g. email on one tab, calendar on another, access to OneDrive files on another, websites for content open on other etc.

In addition to having several Chrome browser tabs open you can also have numerous apps open and running at the same time e.g. I can be using the browser for work email and calendar etc with both WhatsApp and the Nest camera apps running in the background issuing alerts to new messages or camera / doorbell alerts in real time.

Chromebooks, in my experience, are perfect for typical MS 365 / Google "office" type work and personal Netflix / YouTube type content when travelling but you're definitely not going to be doing CAD or Video editing with a Chromebook!!

100%, there's nothing a Chromebook can do that a laptop can't do better.

The advantage a Chromebook has is that they are inexpensive, light and ideal for travel where there's a mix of email / document type work use and personal video content consumption plus their batteries tend to last a lot longer than most laptops, excluding the new Snapdragon based laptops and they seem to last forever in terms of OS updates and not requiring more and more processing power to handle the latest versions of the OS or apps etc.

I've a Dell XPS laptop which I use purely for work both as a desktop device with dual screens etc and on the road for meetings and presentations etc but if I'm heading away on a personal trip where I won't be doing much work other than checking emails and reviewing the odd document I'll always plumb for the Chromebook because of its light weight, long battery life and cost. If something happens to it or it's stolen I can replace it for less than €400. I wouldn't have the same level of comfort if I was travelling with a €2,500 fully loaded Dell XPS laptop.

I have quite the diverse range of devices at my disposal: a workstation, a Lenovo i7 laptop, a Xiaomi Pad 6 Android tablet, an Acer Chromebook, and an Android mobile phone. Below are my usage cases for each:

Workstation

• Usage: I rely on my workstation for nearly everything, but this is primarily when I'm in the office.
• Note: If mobility isn’t a concern, a good workstation excels for both creative tasks and content consumption.

Laptop

• Usage: I use my laptop whenever I need to leave the office. It used to be my go-to device, but with the rise of other portable options, I find myself reaching for it less frequently.

Android Tablet

• Usage: I've always owned an Android tablet, though they received minimal use in the past. However, with the latest generation like the Xiaomi Pad 6, they are proving to be quite capable for day-to-day tasks on the go.
• Features: It supports Microsoft Office, Outlook, and various business and creative tools. With improved multitasking and split-window capabilities, along with a compact Bluetooth keyboard that fits neatly inside the case, I can accomplish a lot with it. It's portable enough to tuck into a pocket or suitcase and boasts excellent battery life, often lasting days in real usage scenarios.

Chromebook

• Usage: In my role in education, I use the Chromebook almost exclusively within that context.
• Note: Personally, I find it somewhat limiting due to its reliance on Google accounts and the inability to install traditional software, depending instead on online alternatives. While it has its appeal for simple tasks, I wouldn’t rush to purchase one for anything more complex than email or the occasional document.

I’m not suggesting that any of these options are right or wrong for anyone else; I’m simply sharing my own experiences and thoughts.