How to Choose a Tablet
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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Notebooks and Laptops,
Tablet
Have you wanted to jump into the Tablet revolution that seems to
be sweeping the world? iPads, Kindles, Nooks, Nexus'... these new names
have become a part of our daily lives. Many people seem to use their
tablet just as much as their new smart phones. There's a good reason for
it. A Tablet can really help you get more done in the day that seems to
only get shorter each year.
Tablets can work as a substitute for a full-sized or laptop computer these days for most of us. The screen which is larger than a smart phone's really helps in seeing more detail in a web page or even photos. They're easy to take with you almost anywhere from a meeting with a client to a college class you're taking.
I recommend the 7" sized tablet for most people. These are the most portable, lightweight, and reliable on the market. A 7" tablet is easy to fit in a woman's purse, for men to place in some pockets, and hang onto while keeping hold of other important items.
It's not a question of which tablet is better. It's more a question of which is better for you.
When looking at the various screen types available you want one with an HD dispaly. They are not just for high definition material, but they make all types of display material from simple text to high resolution photos/video look better. You typically cannot see the pixels with an HD screen unless you look extremely close. A popular resolution is 1280x800, but as time goes on, you will see even higher available. Screen filters are also a great option to have included. When using a tablet outside the light can wash-out the screen. I don't suggest buying an "applied" filter as they get air bubbles and reduce the overall brightness and contrast of your screen.
When it comes to power, most tablets have a dual core processor. The speed of the processor isn't important by itself. The processor combined with the ROM memory will give a an idea of its performance. The storage RAM is just used to store apps and your content. Go with a tablet with a minimum of 16GB of RAM, and if possible 1GB of ROM. You will be glad you did down the road. Otherwise you will run out of space within a year or so, or the latest apps simply wont run at all.
Battery life is more important that you think. Yes, you may have a charger with you all the time, but it really does get tiresome to see that little battery symbol turning red every day. Look for a tablet with a long battery life. You will be glad you did. Try to get one that will last at least 8 hours. Standby batter life is important as well, however there are apps that can help you with that.
Do you want a camera with the tablet? Decide what you want to use it for. Taking photos with a tablet can be cumbersome. I suggest taking photos with a separate camera and if you really have to... your smartphone. A front-facing camera on a tablet can be helpful for conference calls... video chatting with friends/family. No real need for a rear-facing camera in my opinion. They are just too hard to use and holding the tablet up like a camera looks... well, dumb.
Connections; headphone jacks are typically standard in tablets. But if you want to connect your tablet to a TV or other video, look for an HDMI or mini-HDMI port. This can be helpful in a business meeting, or to share photos/videos with friends and family.
Do you want stereo speakers? Be sure to check, as many tablets have two speakers, yet produce only mono sound. Stereo speakers really do make watching a TV show or movie more enjoyable. The headphone jack typically will output stereo however.
Some tablets allow separate profiles for different users. This would allow you to let your spouse or children to use the tablet, yet they would have their own settings and apps to choose from. An option to limit children's time on the tablet can be helpful so they actually get their homework done as well.
Conclusion:
You can see there are many things to consider in choosing a tablet that is right for you. I hope this information has helped those of you who have been frustrated by wondering "what is this tablet thing all about". For more information and products see: http://thecreativealternative.com/choosing-a-tablet/
Tablets can work as a substitute for a full-sized or laptop computer these days for most of us. The screen which is larger than a smart phone's really helps in seeing more detail in a web page or even photos. They're easy to take with you almost anywhere from a meeting with a client to a college class you're taking.
I recommend the 7" sized tablet for most people. These are the most portable, lightweight, and reliable on the market. A 7" tablet is easy to fit in a woman's purse, for men to place in some pockets, and hang onto while keeping hold of other important items.
It's not a question of which tablet is better. It's more a question of which is better for you.
When looking at the various screen types available you want one with an HD dispaly. They are not just for high definition material, but they make all types of display material from simple text to high resolution photos/video look better. You typically cannot see the pixels with an HD screen unless you look extremely close. A popular resolution is 1280x800, but as time goes on, you will see even higher available. Screen filters are also a great option to have included. When using a tablet outside the light can wash-out the screen. I don't suggest buying an "applied" filter as they get air bubbles and reduce the overall brightness and contrast of your screen.
When it comes to power, most tablets have a dual core processor. The speed of the processor isn't important by itself. The processor combined with the ROM memory will give a an idea of its performance. The storage RAM is just used to store apps and your content. Go with a tablet with a minimum of 16GB of RAM, and if possible 1GB of ROM. You will be glad you did down the road. Otherwise you will run out of space within a year or so, or the latest apps simply wont run at all.
Battery life is more important that you think. Yes, you may have a charger with you all the time, but it really does get tiresome to see that little battery symbol turning red every day. Look for a tablet with a long battery life. You will be glad you did. Try to get one that will last at least 8 hours. Standby batter life is important as well, however there are apps that can help you with that.
Do you want a camera with the tablet? Decide what you want to use it for. Taking photos with a tablet can be cumbersome. I suggest taking photos with a separate camera and if you really have to... your smartphone. A front-facing camera on a tablet can be helpful for conference calls... video chatting with friends/family. No real need for a rear-facing camera in my opinion. They are just too hard to use and holding the tablet up like a camera looks... well, dumb.
Connections; headphone jacks are typically standard in tablets. But if you want to connect your tablet to a TV or other video, look for an HDMI or mini-HDMI port. This can be helpful in a business meeting, or to share photos/videos with friends and family.
Do you want stereo speakers? Be sure to check, as many tablets have two speakers, yet produce only mono sound. Stereo speakers really do make watching a TV show or movie more enjoyable. The headphone jack typically will output stereo however.
Some tablets allow separate profiles for different users. This would allow you to let your spouse or children to use the tablet, yet they would have their own settings and apps to choose from. An option to limit children's time on the tablet can be helpful so they actually get their homework done as well.
Conclusion:
You can see there are many things to consider in choosing a tablet that is right for you. I hope this information has helped those of you who have been frustrated by wondering "what is this tablet thing all about". For more information and products see: http://thecreativealternative.com/choosing-a-tablet/
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