India, Sept. 1 -- Tablets in the Rs.15K range don't usually raise eyebrows but the HMD T21 makes a quiet case for itself. Sitting right at Rs.14,499, this 10.36-inch slate looks to cover work, play, and a bit of creativity. It doesn't make bold claims, but it brings solid specs: a large 2K display, 8,200 mAh battery, dual SIM 4G, and active pen support (though you'll have to buy that pen separately). For students, working folks, or anyone after an Android tablet that won't melt down during multitasking, this might just hit the right balance.

Let's start with the design, it's no fashion statement, but it doesn't need to be. The aluminium body feels sturdy without weighing too much (467g), and at 7.5mm thin, it's easy enough to carry aroun...