How to Make the Most of the Tablet PC to Your Advantage
What is a tablet, how is it different from a laptop, and is it the right computer for you? To find the answer to these questions, let's take a look at tablets and how they work.
Tablet PCs were originally designed to put mobile computers in the hands of people working in the field. The people who used them spent most of their time away from a desk and would not have access to a keyboard or mouse. Users would make entries using a stylus or digitizer. The lightweight and highly portable nature of these types of computers made them perfectly suitable for field technicians and healthcare workers. These original models are known as slate tablets due to their distinctive one-piece design. The entire computer screen and everything was encased in a small unit, usually weighing 4 pounds or less. All units came with ports for connecting a keyboard, mouse, CD / DVD drive, printer, monitor, or other optional computer peripherals. By choosing not to include all of these peripherals, computer manufacturers were able to cut pounds and dramatically extend battery life.
Many people were drawn to these new tablets, but they still wanted a traditional keyboard setup. Manufacturers responded to consumer demand and the convertible tablet was born. A convertible tablet looks a lot like a small laptop. Apart from the monitor, it works exactly like a traditional laptop. The monitor is attached to a special hinge that allows the monitor to rotate, making it an extremely powerful tool for small presentations and customer demonstrations. The monitor can also be fully rotated and placed on the keyboard with the screen facing up. This gives it the appearance of the traditional whiteboard tablet.
Is a tablet the right PC for you? The real question is how portable should your computing lifestyle be? Do you need to use a computer to record or take notes while walking or moving from one place to another, if so, a tablet is the perfect option for you? For salespeople or businessmen who spend a lot of time traveling, a convertible tablet is probably a much better option.