Have you noticed that more people are canceling their cable in favor of streaming services? Many viewers now watch movies and television shows on their tablet devices via platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Instant Video, and Hulu Plus. With the rising costs of cable, nixing that bill can save you a chunk of money every month.

Not only are tablets great for streaming movies and television, but they also offer many more entertainment options, such as gaming and streaming music. Thanks to their portability, tablets are perfect for commuting and traveling. They can easily be used on airplanes, train rides, and at work or school.

If you’re considering ditching your cable service and relying on a tablet for your entertainment, take a closer look at all the ways a tablet will satisfy your needs.

Streaming Music

Tablets are great for streaming music at home, work, school, or in transit. Companies like Spotify are quickly realizing this and rewarding tablet users with free service. For example, last December, Spotify announced free on-demand streaming of over 20 million tracks, plus playlists and albums.

“It turns out that tablets are becoming the new desktops,” Spotify said in a press release, stating they want to improve the experience of discovering, managing and sharing music via tablets.

Playing Games

Is game play more to your liking? Tablets can certainly accommodate this form of entertainment. Tablets offer high-resolution graphics and fast action for gaming, whether you prefer Candy Crush or Modern Combat.

If you’re planning to play a lot of games on your tablet, be sure your device comes with a Qualcomm Adreno GPU (graphics processing unit) built in. The Adreno GPU from Snapdragon will significantly enhance your gaming experience by displaying beautiful, crystal-clear graphics on your tablet. Your games will come to life with the Adreno GPU, which supports robust 2D and 3D graphics and is exceptionally quick to respond to your taps and swipes as you play. The GPU is also conservative in its battery consumption, allowing you to play longer between battery charges.

If you’re in the market for a new tablet, check out the Sony Xperia Z2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE, both of which feature the Adreno GPU for a great gaming experience.

Watching Television and Movies

Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant Video are the kings of streaming television and movies to your tablets. They are so popular in fact, that they have their own critically acclaimed series (e.g., House of Cards, Orange Is the New Black).

Streaming services are generally very affordable, which is why so many people are comfortable switching from traditional cable to streaming services. Netflix streaming costs $8.99 per month, and Amazon Instant Video is included free with Amazon Prime’s yearly membership. Hulu Plus is $7.99 per month.

What’s more: users can even connect their tablet to the television so they can watch their favorite Netflix or Hulu content on a larger screen. Simply plug your tablet into an HDMI connector (like a multimedia dock or HDMI dongle) and HDMI cable and hook up to the HDMI input in your television. Now you can stream your content on the TV.

Whether you’re an avid video gamer, a music aficionado or you’re trying to save money on your cable bill, tablets are a great device for satisfying your entertainment needs.

Jennifer Thayer is an editor at the technology blog Freshly Techy. She enjoys covering other subjects like entertainment, food, and deals. Follow her on Twitter to see what useful tricks and fun tips she uncovers next. 

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