The fifteen tablet computers discussed in the sections below were all selected specifically for their appeal to seniors. Their light weight makes it easier for aging, weakening hands to hold them, and their screen size and other factors makes them more viewable for eyes that are beginning to fail. They are all of the ASUS line, which has done a great deal to make its tablets comfortable in the hands and easy on the eyes; some have resolutions of over a million pixels on a small screen! A link to an image of each has been included in its section. All items discussed here have ratings of four to five stars. The links provided are to a device of a specific color, but other options are also available with all of them.
Our first tablet, which uses the Jelly Bean platform, is a wonderful way of getting entertainment while “on the go” or simply in a compact, easy way that is ideal for senior lifestyles. It is light and can be held snugly in the hand and used for controlling YouTube videos on the TV, record videos via the HD camera, paint and write with MyPainter and SuperNote Lite, and even store files in the cloud, where they can be viewed edited.
- screen size: 7
- maximum screen resolution: 1024 × 600
- internal memory: 16
- average battery life: 7
- Amazon customer rating: 4
ASUS Transformer TF300 T-B1-BL
This tablet from the Transformer sub-line uses a new technology called In-Plain Switching, which admits more light through the panel to allow better viewing at all angles. For seniors who are using it to view videos and to chat with family, this feature is great. Reports say there is sometimes “light bleed,” or a slight glow around the corners, occurs, but it is normal.
- screen size: 10.1
- maximum screen resolution: 1280 × 800
- internal memory: 32
- average battery life: 15
- Amazon customer rating: 4
Here is an ASUS tablet with a brilliant high-definition display on which the colors look more vivid, the text sharper and the sound quality better than on other ASUS products, which is great for older adults who have slight troubles with vision and hearing. But even while the sound quality is great, when you don’t want to run any audio apps, this tablet can be quiet as a whisper. The camera and the video recorder are also designed to capture as much detail as possible.
- screen size: 7
- maximum screen resolution: 1200 × 800
- internal memory: 16
- average battery life: 10
- Amazon customer rating: 4
ASUS MeMO Pad Smart ME301T-A1-BL
This line of the ASUS gives visual acuity unrivaled by any other device of its type. The True Vivid technology used in making the IPS screen allows for wide-angle viewing and apps open faster, which seniors will really appreciate in a tablet device. Games have also been made more responsive.
- screen size: 10.1
- maximum screen resolution: 1280 x 800
- internal memory: 16
- average battery life: 8½
- Amazon customer rating: 4
The Nexus 7 has a stunning display that brings videos, apps, games and other things to life and makes it especially enjoyable to use for senior tablet users who want something visually crisp and clear. Its hardware is among the most durable for an ASUS computer and it comes with all of the user’s favorite Google apps. Everything on the tablet can be synced to a smartphone and a desktop PC, which more tech-savvy seniors would appreciate.
- screen size: 7
- maximum screen resolution: 1280 × 800
- internal memory: 32
- average battery life: 9½
- Amazon customer rating: 4
This tablet, which uses the Ice Cream Sandwich platform, comes with a separate keyboard, which can be attached, making it into a laptop; or it can be detached and the device used as a tablet. This certainly gives a new meaning to the phrase “have the best of both worlds!”, which is a bonus for seniors who want more than just any old tablet. Like one of the other devices we have covered, the TF300T-B2-BL uses IPS technology.
- screen size: 10.1
- maximum screen resolution: 1280 × 800
- internal memory: 32
- average battery life: 10
- Amazon customer rating: 4
This tablet is reported to have a noticeably faster response than some other similar tablets, so it is particular ideal for seniors who are interested in super easy to use, fast tablet functionality.
- screen size: 10.1
- maximum screen resolution:
- internal memory: 1 GB RAM
- average battery life:
- Amazon customer rating: 4
The “Smart” tablets of the ASUS line use the Jelly Bean platform. It is one of the most popular tablets to use because of its long battery life, low weight, game responsiveness and generally high productivity. These features are ideal for seniors because of it’s lights weight, ease of use, and overall durability. It comes in three colors, which is an extra bonus for seniors who are interested in choosing their own color.
- screen size: 10.1
- maximum screen resolution: 1280 × 800
- internal memory: 16
- average battery life: 8½
- Amazon customer rating: 4
Google Nexus 7 FHD Tablet by ASUS
The Google Nexus, also produced by ASUS, has “the sharpest 7″ tablet screen ever:” The text here is even sharper than it is on the printed page! This is definitely a great benefit for seniors, regardless of whether they have any vision complications. It is lighter than previous models and lasts longer. You also get access to Google, YouTube, Chrome, Google Now, Hangouts and various popular Google apps.
- screen size: 7
- maximum screen resolution: 1920 × 1200
- internal memory: 32
- average battery life: 9
- Amazon customer rating: 4
The ASUS TF700T-C1-GR is yet another tablet equipped with IPS technology. The screen resolution is so great that viewing both pictures and videos is a pleasant experience. Wifi and GPS reception both remain strong to a distance of up to 50 feet from the router.
- screen size: 10.1
- maximum screen resolution: 1920 × 1200
- internal memory: 64
- average battery life: 9½
- Amazon customer rating: 4
The TF300T-A1-CG is another device that can be either a laptop or a tablet. Its audio quality is difficult to beat, making the tablet an “ ideal mobile web surfing and gaming platform.”
- screen size: 10.1
- maximum screen resolution:
- internal memory: 16
- average battery life: 10 (extended to 15 when in laptop mode)
- Amazon customer rating: 4.5
Only one Asus TF600T-B1-BUNDLE Tablet is currently in stock, though more will be coming soon. Your experience with multitasking, thanks to an 1.3 GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, should be the best that you have ever had. It has Bluetooth connectivity, which makes it easy to share files remotely, and is very pleasant to carry around.
- screen size: 10.1
- maximum screen resolution: n/a
- internal memory: 32
- average battery life: n/a
- Amazon customer rating: 3.8
This tablet uses the Ice Cream Sandwich platform. It, too, can be made to serve as both a tablet and a laptop computer. WXGA IPS capacitive pressure-sensing multi touch display makes its HD entertainment highly brilliant and navigation through its various programs intuitive. Thanks also to its NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-core processor, the browsing process is up to four times as fast as it is on previous models. Mobile surfing and gaming are made easier by ASUS SonicMaster technology and you can download over 500,000 Android apps.
- screen size: 10.1
- maximum screen resolution: 1280 × 800
- internal memory: 32
- average battery life: 10
- Amazon customer rating: 4.2
The TF700T-B1-CG, an IPS-empowered tablet, is one whose display is “nothing short of beautiful.” Speed is extremely fast, so for those who wish to be able to save files to the removable SD card, this is the perfect device. Settings can easily be adjusted to suit the unique needs of the owner.
- screen size: 10.1
- maximum screen resolution: n/a
- internal memory: 32
- average battery life: n/a
- Amazon customer rating: 4
A docking station, which shifts the tablet into PC mode and brings a QWERTY keyboard into oepration, is sold separately for this tablet device, whose glass is durable and resistant to scratching. It has a custom user interface with which the user can quickly access many features of the Honeycomb operating system. Mobile gaming and browsing are both excellent experiences and photographs taken on the front- and rear-facing cameras can be played back in video mode by using a mini HDMI output port. The Transformer TF101-A1 has received four awards from the leading computer magazines, including “…the best Android slate we’ve seen” from Computer Shopper and “…the Honeycomb tablet to get” from Anandtech.
- screen size: 10.1
- maximum screen resolution:
- internal memory: 16
- average battery life:
- Amazon customer rating: 4