Concept in Definition ABC

A tablet is an electronic device that has an intermediate size between the computer and the mobile. Its main characteristics are the following: its lightness, its intuitive handling using the hands, its high autonomy of use and its non-dependence on other complementary accessories.

From the historical point of view, the first tablets or tablets to hit the market appeared in 2010 (the first was the iPad of Apple) although there are devices that were clearly a precedent (especially the teleautograph, invented at the end of the 19th century in order to to write by hand and in the late 1960s the Dynabook appeared, a system for entering military information in a portable way).

From the point of view of consumer Each electronic device satisfies certain needs, so it is convenient to establish what are the main advantages of tablets.

Reasons to use a tablet

It is very common for a consumer to hesitate about buying a tablet or laptop. It is logical that there are doubts, since both devices offer advantages and disadvantages.

- A significant reason to opt for the tablet in its mobility and portability (a very low weight compared to the laptop). In the market there are tablets from 7 inches and most of them incorporate a GPS system, which makes it possible to use them anywhere.

- Regarding the price, the Username you can find a very wide range, so that your purchase can be adapted to your pocket.

- The operating systems of these devices allow a velocity and considerable immediacy, the applications they incorporate are very accessible and the processes for their handling are faster than in laptops. Keep in mind that the tablet is handled with your hands, probably the tool more ductile and efficient than there is (artificial hands have not yet managed to overcome the skill of human hands).

- The autonomy of the tablets is increasing (current batteries allow an autonomy of approximately 10 hours). This enables the user to watch a movie or browse Internet without depending on an excessive time limitation.

- The tablet is a multifunctional device (in computing the term multimedia is used more), which implies the possibility of using your screen, your speaker or your camera in a very fast and functional way.

There is general agreement among experts in the field of new technologies, who consider that a laptop is useful for creating content while a tablet is ideal for consuming contents.

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