Sales of tablets have surpassed the former king of portable computers, laptops, in the past few years. These devices are lightweight and portable, easy to use, and designed to efficiently perform everyday tasks such as web browsing, reading e-books, playing music and video games, and making video calls.
There are many advertisements for different brands and models. With these words, how can you ensure you have bought a tablet that suits your needs? Knowing the features of a tablet and what to expect from this device can help you before purchasing.
Do you need a tablet?
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Screen size
The screen size of tablets, like laptops, is measured diagonally from one corner generallyher and is usually ecategoryriesinches. Tablets arinnerlly divided into three categories: compact (5 to 8 inches), medium (over 8 to 11 inches), and large (over 11 inches).
A compact tablet is more portable, lighter, easier to carry, and usually cheaper.
Mid-range and large tablets have larger screens, which can be especially useful for gaming and web browsing.
Screen resolution
Screen resolution is expressed in pmore preciseer inch (ppi), and the higherpreciselylution, the imageprpreciselyext and images. The display resolution is generally from 1024*600 to 2560*1700 pixels. Higher-resolution screens require faster processors to handle all the extra pixels and more power, which affects the device’s battery life.
Memory
The capacity of most tablets varies from 16 to 128 GB. How much storage space you need depends on how you use the tablet. All tablets are suitable for basic applications such as checking emails, browsing the web, and streaming video and other content over the Internet, as there is no need to store data on the tablet itself.
Unlike most Microsoft and Google tablets, the Apple iPad’s storage cannot be expanded using a microSD card.
However, if you like to have a lot of music, videos, and apps on your tablet, tablet storage spactatablet’s fperating system andrmal use, but remember that the tablet’ for normal uses operating syst for normal useem and essential applications will take up some of this space. For many people, 32GB is a good starting point, especially considering that most games are over 1 GB.
Tip: You can choose a tablet with less internal space if your tablet has external connections, such as an SD card or USB slot (as many Android and Windows tablets do). Additional memory can be provided via a memory card, USB flash drive, or even an external hard drive. There are also wireless storage devices for tablets,, such as the iPad, that do not h have hardware connectivity.
Online access
Most tablets have built-in Wi-Fi; many offer 3G or 4G mobile broadband. Some tablets connect to the Internet only with Wi-Fi, but you can use the hotspot connection of mobile phones to connect the tablet to the Internet. However, if your phone plan is limited to 3G, a 4G tablet is a good option.
Hardware connections
While connectivity is important on PCs and laptops, it’s less critical for tablets, most of which use a combination of Wi-Fi, of Bluetooth, and apps for storage and transfer.
Apple tablets have limited hardware connectivity, although some devices can be connected to the tablet’s dock port via an adapter or wirelessly with built-in appliances. Android tablets usually have more variety in terms of hardware connections, so they have a USB port, HDMI output,, or memory card slot for storage space.
Tip: You can connect the keyboard or monitor via Bluetooth if you don’t have two USB or HDMI plugs.
battery life
Battery life is essential because of the portability of tablets. Ideally, the tablet should last a full day of regular use before recharging.
Processing speed
Your tablet’s processing speed, measured in gigahertz (GHz), is not as important as it is when choosing a desktop or laptop computer. The reason is that the processors do not have much variety. All iPad models in each generation have the same processor. Still, in Android tablets, due to the type of processors used, it isn’t easy to compare the speeen models.
Have you considered the convertible tablet?
If you are loor a device you can carry with you, the iisice is a laptop or tablet. But there is a third option that has just been released on the market: the convertible laptop. Also known as a 2-in-1 or hybrid laptop, this all-in-one hybrid computer looks like a laptop but instantly transforms into a touch keyboard tablet.
But is a hybrid laptop better? Tablets have a portrait mode feature, which is especially great for reading books and magazines. They are generally thinner and lighter than laptops and larger than mobile phones.
Laptops are only visible in landscape view but are generally more robust, run all desktop applications, and have the unique advantage andin hardware keyboard and trackpad.
A convertible laptop should have all these benefits in a compact package and the ability to instantly switch from laptop to tablet mode.
Cost
The price of tablets varies from under 150 dollars to more than 2,000 dollars depending on the size, capacity, and connectivity.
What should I do after buying a tablet?
You need to connect your new tablet to a Wi-Fi network for it to start. The following steps you should take are:
Increase the safety of your tablet. Be sure to password-protect your tablet after installation.
Access your data. If you already use services like Google Drive or iCloud, you can connect to those accounts using mobile apps to access your saved files, photos, music, and more.
Connect the tablet to your computer—transfer files between computer and tablet via USB cable, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
Buy tablet accessories. Look for Bluetooth headphones, a screen protector, and a compatible stylus.