How Canadians Play Real Blackjack on a Tablet

Touch-Screen Tutelage: iPad & Android Tablet Online Blackjack Canada

It really is amazing what we can to with today’s technology. Delivering desktop computers into the homes of every man, woman and child has ramped up the speed at which new high-tech devices are being produced. In just two decades, we’ve gone from snail-pace browsing on picture-tube monitors, to instant-access, touch-screen tablets that deliver the world to us on our sofas; or anywhere else for that matter.

Smartphones are great for some things, but when you want a larger picture to look at, or more space to tap and slide your fingers, tablets are the way to go. Today’s top selling tablets are Apple‘s prestigious line of iPads, and Android‘s buyer-friendly range of products, available from a variety of major brands like Samsung, Lenovo and Amazon.

Here in Canada, the internet gambling scene gets more and more attention with each passing year. We are among the few remaining nations that do not heavily restrict internet betting. Some provinces have taken the time and energy to introduce home-grown and provincially regulated iGaming websites across the majority of Canada’s provinces.

Whether you live in one of these provinces or not, you can also access many of the thousands of internationally regulated online gambling websites without fear of legal retribution. And when you put all of these new-age capabilities together, you get…

iPad/Android Tablet Online Blackjack Canada

Thanks to the recent mobile gaming revolution, almost every online casino in the world is mobile tablet compliant. Being the most famous casino game from here to Timbuktu, you can rest assured 99.99% of all iGaming websites present their players with not just one, but a complete collection of popular blackjack variants and unique side bets. You can even enjoy mobile live dealer blackjack on any modestly equipped iPad/Android tablet. And rest assured, mobile security features are far better than they were when the tablets arrived around 2010.

If you’ve ever played online blackjack on a desktop computer, the tablet version will be a breeze. The only real differences are that you’ll tap your selections with your finger, instead of clicking a mouse, and the screen size is surely going to be smaller. The average tablet screen today is 10-11”, scaling anywhere from a lowly 7”, similar to day\s largest smartphones, up to a monstrous 14”, comparable to today’s average laptop size of 13.4-15”.

Even the smallest screens are proficient, considering you don’t have to sit at a desk, or deal with a bulky laptop across your thighs. A tablet can be easily held at any position that comfortably accommodates your reach and eyesight.

Best iPad for Online Blackjack Players

The great thing about Apple products is that they are built to last – if you don’t drop them, that is. iPad and iPhone are both notorious for screen shatters. If you’re careful with them, and/or equip them with tempered-glass screen protectors, their processors and other core tech won’t become obsolete nearly so fast as some Android-endowed devices. Of course, such high quality comes with a comparably high price.

The benefit to consumers is that, even though an iPad can be expensive, you can expect it to work great for years to come m- an average of 5 years, to be precise (more on that below). The latest iPad Air and iPad Pro, starting at CA$749 and US$999 respectively, are popular choices. Even some older iPads are still fully capable of running today’s universal-optimization, HTML5 scripts without err.

How old is too old?

A good rule of thumb with Apple is that any device built in the last 5 years can still get the job done. That’s because Apple generally supports iOS updates for its devices for at least 5 years after they go to market; sometimes more, but never less. That doesn’t necessarily mean a four year old iPad is a good buy. Surely you can get it on the cheap, but if it’s four years into market, the odds of it being dropped from updates is far too high to waste your money. What it does mean is that, if you have a 3-5 year old iPad collecting dust on the shelf, you don’t need to go buy a new one – yet.

Model Comparison 2022: iPad – Mini – Air – Pro

The most important thing you can do in choosing the right tablet for online blackjack is to compare your options. Apple has a full line of products they release on an annual or semi-annual basis. They include the standard iPad, the compact iPad Mini, premium iPad Air, and beefier iPad pro. Below is a quick comparison of each, referencing the latest models.

Specs	iPad	iPad Mini	iPad Air	Pro 11”	Pro 12.9”
Model/Year	Gen-9 2021	Gen-6 2021	Gen-5 2022	Gen-3 2021	Gen-5 2021
Screen Size	10.2”	8.3”	10.9”	11.0”	12.9”
Chip	A13 Bionic w/ Neural Engine	A15 Bionic w/ Neural Engine	M1 w/ Next-Gen Neural Engine	M1 w/ Next-Gen Neural Engine	M1 w/ Next-Gen Neural Engine
Display	Retina	Liquid Retina	Liquid Retina	Liquid Retina	Liquid Retina XDR
Resolution	2160×1620	2266×1488	2360×1640	2388×1668	2732×2048
Brightness	SDR 500 nits	SDR 500 nits	SDR 500 nits	SDR 600 nits	600-1600 nits
Storage	64-256 GB	64-256 GB	64-256 GB	128GB-2TB	128GB-2TB
Back Camera	8MP Wide	12MP Wide	12MP Wide	12+10MP Ultra Wide	12+10MP Ultra Wide
Front Camera	12MP Ultra Wide	12MP Ultra Wide	12MP Ultra Wide	12MP True Depth Ultra Wide	12MP True Depth Ultra Wide
Connector	Lightning	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C / USB 4	USB-C / USB 4
Network	4G LTE	5G	5G	5G	5G
Connectivity	Wifi only or Wifi + Cellular	Wifi only or Wifi + Cellular	Wifi only or Wifi + Cellular	Wifi only or Wifi + Cellular	Wifi only or Wifi + Cellular
Apple Pencil	1st Gen	1st and 2nd Gen	1st and 2nd Gen	1st and 2nd Gen	1st and 2nd Gen
Keyboard	Smart Keyboard	Any Bluetooth	Smart / Magic	Smart / Magic	Smart / Magic
SIM Card	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Touch ID	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dimensions	9.8h 6.8w 0.29d (in)	7.7h 5.3w 0.25d (in)	9.74h 7.0w 0.24d (in)	9.74h 7.0w 0.23d (in)	11.04h 8.46w0.25d (in)
Weight	487g/1.07lb	293g/0.65lb	461g/1.02lb	466g/1.03lb	682g/1.5lb
Battery	9-10hr	9-10hr	9-10hr	9-10hr	9-10hr
MSRP CA$	iPad	iPad Mini	iPad Air	Pro 11”	Pro 12.9”
WiFi 64GB	$429	$649	$749	n/a	n/a
WiFi+Cell 64GB	$599	$849	$949	n/a	n/a
WiFi 128GB	n/a	n/a	n/a	$999	$1,399
WiFi+Cell 128GB	n/a	n/a	n/a	$1,199	$1,599
WiFi 256GB	$629	$849	$949	$1,129	$1,529
WiFi+Cell 256GB	$799	$1,049	$1149	$1,329	$1,729
WiFi 512GB	n/a	n/a	n/a	$1,379	$1,779
WiFi+Cell 512GB	n/a	n/a	n/a	$1,579	$1,979
WiFi 1TB	n/a	n/a	n/a	$1,879	$2,279
WiFi+Cell 1TB	n/a	n/a	n/a	$2,079	$2,479
WiFi 2TB	n/a	n/a	n/a	$2,379	$2,779
WiFi+Cell 2TB	n/a	n/a	n/a	$2,579	$2,979

Best Android Tablets for Blackjack

Android tablets are harder to gauge, because the operating system is licensed to any tablet manufacturing company willing to buy it. Some build sturdy devices with suped-up processors. Others use cheap, thin plastic and insert just enough tech to make it work for a year or so before dropping into the dense pool of obsolete technology. This is exactly why Android tablets come with such a wide range of prices, starting as low as $59 and scaling well beyond $999.

It’s true, you get what you pay for, most of the time. Some of those bargain tablets are a good deal, especially if you don’t mind upgrading every 1-2 years. Or, you can snag a more expensive model, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, or Lenovo Tab P12 Pro. These products have enough power under the hood to stay relevant almost as long as their iOS rivals.

Model Comparison: Top Android Tablets of 2022

Specs	Nokia T20	Lenovo Tab P11 Plus	Lenovo Tab P12 Pro	Samsung Galaxy Tab A8	Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+
Model/Year	Oct 2021	July 2021	Nov 2021	Dec 2021	Feb 2022
Screen Size	10.4”	11.0”	12.6”	10.5”	12.4”
Chip	Unisoc T610 Octa-Core	MT6785 Helio G90T	Snapdragon 870	Unisoc Tiger T618 Octa-Core	Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Octa-Core
Display	IPS LCD	LCD 2k	AMOLED	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Resolution	1200×2000	1200×2000	1600×2560	1200×1920	1752×2800
Brightness	400 nits	500 nits	600 nits	327 nits	500 nits
Storage	32-64 GB	64-128 GB	128-256 GB	32-64-128 GB	128-256-512 GB
Memory	3-4 GB	4-6 GB	6-8 GB	3-4 GB	8-12-16 GB
Back Camera	8MP AF	13MP	13MP + 5MP UW	8MP	13MP AF + 6MP UW
Front Camera	5MP	8MP Wide	8MP Wide	5MP	12MP UW
Connector	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.1	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.2
Network	LTE	LTE	5G	5G	5G
SIM Card	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Fingerprint	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Dimensions	9.75h 6.2w 0.31d (in)	10.17h 6.42w 0.30d (in)	11.24h 7.26w 0.22d (in)	9.72h 6.37w 0.27d (in)	11.22h 7.28w 0.22d (in)
Weight	465g/1.03lb	490g/1.08lb	565g/1.25lb	508g/1.12lb	576g/1.27lb
Battery	Li-Po 8200 mAh	Li-Po 7700 mAh	Li-Po 10200 mAh	Li-Po 7040 mAh	Li-Po 10,090 mAh
MSRP CA$	Nokia T20	Lenovo Tab P11 Plus	Lenovo Tab P12 Pro	Samsung Galaxy Tab A8	Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
32GB+3GB	$294	n/a	n/a	$325	n/a
64GB+4GB	$346	$325	n/a	$275	n/a
128GB+4GB	n/a	n/a	n/a	US only	n/a
128GB+6GB	n/a	$420	$830	n/a	n/a
128GB+8GB	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	$1,000
256GB+8GB	n/a	n/a	$990	n/a	n/a
256GB+12GB	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	$1,030
512GB+16GB	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	US only

Other Great Gaming Tablets to Consider

Android and iOS may dominate the mobile market, but there are other options to consider. Microsoft’s line of Surface tablets lead in Windows-based operating systems. Google’s Chrome OS draws a sizeable crowd, as well. That said, here are some of the best non-Android/non-iOS tablets for online blackjack in Canada.

Specs	ASUS CM3 Detachable Chromebook	Miocrosoft Surface Go 3	ASUS Vivobook Slate 13	Microsoft Surface Pro 8
Model/Year	April 2021	Sep 2021	T3300 Dec 2021	Oct 2022
Screen Size	10.5”	10.5”	13.3”	13”
Operating System	Chrome OS	Windows 11	Windows 11	Windows 11
Display	LED	PixelSense	OLED	PixelSense
Resolution	1200×1920	1280×1920	1080×1920	1920×2800
Brightness	320 nits	374 nits	550 nits	453 nits
Storage	64 GB eMMC 128 GB eMMC	64 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD	128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD	128GB up to 1TB SSD
Memory	4 GB LPDDR	4-8 GB	4-8 GB LPDDR4X	8-16-32 GB
Back Camera	8MP	8MP	13MP	10MP
Front Camera	2MP Wide	5MP	5MP	5MP
Connector	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.2 x2	USB-C 4.0 x2
Network	WiFi	WiFi / LTE	WiFi / 5G	WiFi / 5G
SIM Card	n/a	Nano-SIM	n/a	n/a
Secure ID	Face ID	Face ID	Fingerprint	Yes
Dimensions	10.0h 6.58w 0.31d (in)	9.65h 6.9w 0.33d (in)	12.2h 7.48w 0.31d (in)	11.3h 8.2w 0.37d (in)
Weight	506g/1.11lb	544g/1.2lb	780g/1.72lb	891g/1.96lb
Battery	12w Li-Po 10-12hr	28WHr 6-8 hrs	Li-On 50WHr 8-10hr	51.5WHr 12-16hr
MSRP CA$	ASUS CM3 Detachable Chromebook	Miocrosoft Surface Go 3	ASUS Vivobook Slate 13	Microsoft Surface Pro 8
64GB+4GB	$370	$520 WiFi $640 w/ LTE	currently unavailable	n/a
128GB+4GB	$390	n/a	$800	n/a
128GB+6GB	n/a	$820 WiFi $940 w/ LTE	n/a	n/a
128GB+8GB	n/a	n/a	n/a	$1,280w/Evo i5
256GB+8GB	n/a	n/a	US only	$1,400w/Evo i5
256GB+16GB	n/a	n/a	n/a	$1,800 w/Evo i5 $2,060 w/Evo i7
512GB+16GB	n/a	n/a	n/a	$2,450w/Evo i7
1TB+16GB	n/a	n/a	n/a	$2,840w/Evo i7
1TB+32GB	n/a	n/a	n/a	$3,360w/Evo i7