This one is obvious, but screen size (screen area and storage capacity) is an important factor to consider. First of all, when you hear terms like "10-inch tablet", this refers to the screen size, measured diagonally, not the size of the tablet itself. Screen resolution is also important, especially for e-book reading and surfing the Web. A clear and bright display is key. If you're in the market looking for a 10-inch tablet, the screen resolution should be at least 1,280 pixels by 800 pixels. The tablet's light weight is a clear advantage over laptops, but since large-screen tablet typically weight only about 1 pound, they are nowhere near as light as smartphones. If you hold one with one hand within 20 minutes of standing, your hand gets tired. Having a plank on your lap, instead of a brace, can also be a bit awkward. Few tablets fit in your pocket, unless you're wearing a very large jacket. If you want pockets, you might want to consider a phablet. Cloud storage (off-device) is an option for many tablets, but when it comes to onboard storage, more is better. All of these applications, when combine with music, video and photo libraries, can take up a lot of space. Some Android tablets come with micro SD slots to increase storage, but it's worth noting that some apps won't run on the microSD card.