Shopping for a new computer can be overwhelming and difficult. With so many awesome choices on the market you may find yourself wondering: Should I choose a laptop or desktop? Apple or PC? Should I go for a Tablet or not? Each have its own benefits and shortcomings, and it is important to weigh each of these carefully before making your investment.
The Tablet PC vs. the Laptop
The biggest difference between a Tablet PC and a Laptop can be found in the namesake of the latter. While a laptop computer is designed to sit on your lap, a Tablet PC is designed to be held vertically, like a clipboard.
The Tablet
Pros - With their lightweight and minimal design, slate model Tablet PCs are made for constant mobility. There are less parts to break and the parts that are there are designed to be especially durable. A Tablet PC is an excellent choice if you are someone who writes faster than you type or if you “think better” with a pen in your hand. Tablet PCs are great for professionals who need to jot down quick notes such as doctors, lawyers, and professors.
Cons – It is as easy to scratch the screen of a slate model Tablet PC as it is to scratch the screen of your IPod. Convertible and hybrid models have moving parts that can break. Tablet PCs are twice the price of an average laptop computer, and they are a product that rarely is on sale.
The Laptop
Pros – I don’t think anything will take the place of the laptop. While they might be a little heavier and not as mobile as the Tablet PC, a laptop is a great choice for someone who brings their work with them vs. someone who works while they go. Laptop computers have been on the market longer so there are more discount brands offered.
Cons – Laptops do not come with handwriting recognition. Because their design dictates a lap or table be used, you must sit while using a laptop.
Please continue to the next section of The Tablet Review to learn more about the cost and features of specific Tablet PCs .