Recent Essays
The Long Haul
Follow-up reviews after 3 months and 1 year — battery health, software support, and how tablets age in real life.
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The Tablet I've Kept for 3 Years (And Why)Most tablets get replaced in two years. Here’s the one I’ve kept for three—and the quiet r...
Marcus BoydThe Long Haul
Aug 23, 2026
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Battery After 2 Years: Tablets That Aged Well vs BadlyTwo years in, some tablet batteries still get through the day. Others need a charger by lu...
Marcus BoydThe Long Haul
Aug 22, 2026
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Software Updates: Which Brands Actually Support Their TabletsA fast tablet at launch means little if updates stop after a year. Here’s which brands sti...
Marcus BoydThe Long Haul
Aug 21, 2026
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6 Months Later: The Tablet I Was Wrong AboutI recommended a tablet that looked like a winner at launch. Six months later I had to admi...
Marcus BoydThe Long Haul
Aug 19, 2026
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One Year Later: The Tablet Everyone Said Would FailA year ago almost everyone wrote this tablet off. I kept using it anyway. Here’s what actu...
Marcus BoydThe Long Haul
Aug 18, 2026
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