As technology continues to advance on a daily basis, tablets are one device that has truly exploded in recent years. From the iPad to the latest Xoom from Motorola, they have remarkable features that are quite enticing. But the question on many people's mind is which way to go in regards to a tablet vs. PC. When looking at range of use, this refers to the mobility of the tablet you are considering or the laptop in your hands. With a PC, you will find it can hang with virtually all but the higher-end desktops in regards to performance and features, and it can easily be carried virtually anywhere.
As you begin to compare the two, there are two categories that really need to be considered; performance and range of use. Performance and features you want to look at include the GHz of processor speed, pixels of screen area, megabytes of memory, type and number of drives, and characteristics to this nature.
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With tablets, you will receive the best combination of performance and range of use. On the contrary, there are some features that are missing that may be crucial to your decision.
When looking at tablet vs. PC, some jump straight to the entertainment factor such as a DVD player. There are just three tablets are capable of displaying DVDs anywhere and those are the Acer TravelMate C300 series, the Fujitsu 4000 series and the Averatec C3500. On the contrary, you will find just about all laptops are capable of viewing DVDs.
From there you want to look at resolution and screen quality. Most tablets are going to offer a screen resolution around 1024 x 768, with a few exceptions of course. In addition, they tend to have a shorter battery life than most laptops, and can become quite pricey.
Of course, this depends on what brand you are looking at. There are those laptops that are in the thousands of dollars, which far exceeds that of any tablet. But when you narrow it down to just the features, most features on a laptop are going to cost you less than the same features that can be found on a tablet. As far as range of use goes, tablets come in two forms: slate models and convertible models. A slate model has a flat screen without a keyboard. In order to enter data, you can use a tablet pen or your voice. A convertible model will look more like a laptop with an attached keyword until you fold the model's screen over the keyboard. Both make it extremely practical.
The bottom line is you need to consider what features you really want and how you will be using the device. When looking at a Tablet vs. PC, you will find the tablet offers a greater range of use while a PC will (sometimes) typically have hardware and overall feature advantages. I Love my Old Dell PC, but my
Tablet is really convenient and easy to use and so mobile.
Tablets have undoubtedly hit the market and hit it hard over the past few years. While it was the iPad that really shook things up, there have been a number of devices come out of late that are prime contenders. With that, here is a list of the top five that are more than worth taking a look at.
1. Apple iPad 2
The Apple iPad 2 takes what the original had to offer and beefs it up a bit, but not in size. It is drastically thinner and features front and read cameras, Face Time video chat, a much faster processor, and 3G options for both AT&T and Verizon. On the downside, its screen resolution is still rather poor, the photo quality is mediocre, and there is still no Adobe Flash support. With that said, it is still the top option on the market today.
2. Motorola Xoom
Perhaps the prime contender to Apple is the Motorola Xoom, which is a more powerful and more capable alternative to the iPad. It features a 10.1 inch screen, front and rear cameras, HDMI output and a dual-core processor. The number one concern people should have is the price as it is priced at 0 off-contract or 0 with a two-year commitment from Verizon.
3. Samsung Galaxy Tab
A much more affordable option is offered by Sprint with the Samsung Galaxy Tab for anywhere from 9.99 to 9.99. Compared to other tablets, it is a serious contender thanks to its 7-inch screen, two cameras, Flash compatibility and an overall convenient size. On the downside, it acts more like an over sized phone than a Netbook alternative.
4. Dell Streak 7
Moving right along, next in line comes the Streak 7 from Dell. It offers dual-core processing, 4G network compatibility, Adobe Flash 10.1 support, front and rear cameras, and an inventive re-imaging of Android 2.2. What you need to be wary of is its screen quality and the overall responsiveness.
5. Barnes and Noble Nook Color
Last on the list of tablets that are worth taking a look at is the Nook Color from Barnes and Noble. There is a lot to boast about from this device as the color e-book reader features a vibrant 7-inch touch screen, built-in Wi-Fi, a Nookbook store, 8GB on board memory, built-in Web browser that is sufficient, Word, PDF, and it displays images and some video formats. As for the bad, it only has eight hours of battery life for reading, no access to Android Marketplace, and there are few apps available.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. I hope it helps you make an informed decision.
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