Tablets are a lot of fun. Which is not all that surprising when you consider just how popular they are. But you don’t need to break the bank, or rob one, in order to afford a decent piece of hardware for basic media usage – you can get a splendid piece of kit from Mecer. Meet the Mecer Xpress Executive A105, a 10.1-inch Windows tablet that will, in a pinch, replace your desktop for short periods of time. If you’re looking for a permanent desktop replacement Mecer still has you covered but this is a far more… portable solution. The 10.1-inch display features a 1280 x 800 resolution, the screen itself is a TFT IPS panel and it boasts ten-finger multitouch. This is the ideal interface to use with Windows 8.1, which is what the Mecer Xpress Executive A105 arrives with as standard. The processor is an Intel, the 1.83GHz Z3735F chip, and Mecer have outfitted this slate with 1GB of RAM.

Storage is taken care of by 16GB of NAND Flash memory and there’s a raft of connectivity options to play with. Options like WiFi, Bluetooth or 3G, all of which are features of the Mecer Xpress Executive A105. Dual 2MP cameras (rear and front) allow for snaps on the go, while there’s support for USB 2.0, micro-USB, mini-HDMI and SD cards in case you’re looking to expand your storage. As for the battery life, the 8000mAh battery ensures that the Mecer Xpress Executive A105 isn’t going to stop working before you do. Just remember to charge it when it’s running low.