Tablet Versus Laptop

Tablet Versus Laptop, What’s The Difference?

A common question asked by people who do not yet own such a device is what is the difference between a laptop and a tablet. Initially, it is an easy question to answer but there is a lot more to it than that. Firstly let’s look at the main basic differences.

The laptop is basically a lightweight, portable desktop computer, meaning you can pretty much do anything on a laptop that you can do on your home desktop computer, but with added mobility, because you can literally take it anywhere.  This is ideal for people who commute long distances or fly often and like to work on the go.

The tablet, however, is much smaller, less powerful and comes with less processing power. Tablets are more popular with those that like to read, watch the occasional movie or play smaller games or like to browse the web. The biggest difference between the two would be price, because tablets can be extremely affordable, starting at well under $100, whereas laptops can be priced up to $1,000 or more.

How To Decide On which One To Purchase?

The first thing one needs to decide before buying either a laptop or tablet is what it is you actually want it for. If you’re a person that works long hours and does a lot of traveling, then a laptop would be the ideal choice. Because a laptop is much more expensive you want to be sure it is something you will get the most use out of. Laptops are very popular with reporters, doctors, nurses and writers due to these types of people needing to work on the go.

If on the other hand, you want something for those boring flights, commutes or just waiting for a bus or train, then a tablet may be ideal for you. You may like to play small games like the ones you have on a cell phone, or you may just want to keep up on the latest news stories, or just read a book, then a tablet would be your best bet.

 

Final Thoughts About Laptops And Tablets

When deciding whether or not to purchase a tablet or laptop, make sure you get exactly what you want depending on your personal needs. When shopping for laptops or tablets be sure to ask questions, does it actually do what you want it to? Do you need the expensive one or can you do the same thing on the cheaper version?

In addition, check out reviews of people that have actually purchased the one you are looking at. Either on or offline you can get much information about a particular product. In a store, you can get hands-on help and ask lots of questions. On Amazon, you can check hundreds of reviews from people that give honest opinions of the products they have purchased.

If you have any questions relating to laptops or tablets, feel free to ask it in the discussion section where you can ask questions, get more information or just post about a product you’re happy with (or not).