Tablet PC vs Netbook
Though a Tablet PC and Netbook share many features, they are designed to serve slightly different purposes. A Tablet PC or an iPad (Apple’s Tablet PC, more familiar term) is designed basically for content consumption while a Netbook is built for content creation as well as light content consumption. With rapid strides in computer hardware and software technology, a need was felt to do away with the burden of carrying a laptop (which weighs around 2-3 kg) when all one needed to do was usual business stuff and light entertainment. So, the idea of Tablet PC’s and Netbooks came into being. Netbooks are a category of small, lightweight, and inexpensive laptop computers. With a standard OS a Netbook can be used to create and edit most content which a laptop can create and edit. On the other hand, a Tablet is more suited for reading e-books, sending mail, etc. (See Why buy a Netbook)Let’s explore the features of both in detail. First, we’ll talk about Tablets. The USP (Unique Selling Tablet PCs offer a touch screen and come with no additional hardware like mouse and keyboard. This results in making a Tablet PC extremely light thus making it easier to carry around. Also, a Tablet PC is more suitable for many computer games than a mini-laptop. One can also watch movies (in HD). The most noticeable advantage is the fast boot-up. You press the button and it’s on. According to a survey, the most irritating aspect of using a computer is the two minute wait which one has to do so that the computer might be ready. The process is called Boot-up in technical language. You open a computer with a sense of urgency and the most frustrating thing is that you have to wait for a couple of minutes to actually start work. A nice Tablet PC is priced anywhere around $500. A Netbook can perform all these tasks very easily. Also, it is best suited for students (college and high-school students) because it is considerably lighter than a standard laptop. Special "children's" editions of Netbooks have been released under Disney branding. Their advantages include low cost (less at risk), lack of DVD player (less to break) and smaller keyboards (closer to children's hand sizes). It can be comfortably stated that both have their set of pros and cons. If you are an avid reader and content consumption and light content creation is your taste, then go for a Tablet PC. It’s flashier and lighter and would serve your needs well. Otherwise, if you need a more powerful machine, buy a Netbook. It’s cheaper and lighter than a laptop. Lighter on your wallet, and would serve almost all your computing needs.So, the kind of work which needs to be done determines whether you should go for a TABLET PC or a NETBOOK. Buy Tablets & Netbooks
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