A tablet with the same processing power as a standard laptop but is nonetheless thin and light enough to be held and operated with one hand was previously thought to be the sole preserve of Hollywood. However, it's now feasible to hold in your hand a Windows-based tablet that can do practically everything your laptop does—and, in most cases, is even more portable—thanks to manufacturers' ability to cram increasingly powerful technology into ever thinner and lighter devices. Imagine it as a combination of an Apple iPad with the strength and adaptability of the Windows 11 operating system. But using a Windows tablet means you have to make decisions, just like using any other machine. How large and strong do you need (or want) it to be? What characteristics are you seeking? And will you need it while you're near a Wi-Fi connection or simply when you're at home? We'll assist you in finding the answers to all of these queries and more, as well as recommend our top Windows tablets. So if you are a fan of Windows 8 - read on to out top 10!