Would a laptop or a tablet be best for me?

Nasric

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I'm looking for a laptop or a tablet that I can easily read technical/programming books on without major eye strain or need to zoom in and out constantly. I'd also like to do some programming on said device, which is why I'm not sure whether I should be getting a laptop or a tablet. I'm partial toward a tablet because I enjoy the feeling of holding a book and reading rather than staring at a laptop, but unsure about whether or not there are any tablets out there that would be suitable to program on, which is why a laptop is also in the mix.

Does anyone have any recommendations for either a laptop or a tablet? Would an ultrabook be better suited for what I need? My price range is around $450 max, but I'd entertain some slightly pricier options too.