More recently, a tablet computer appeared on the market and quickly gained popularity among consumers. Why is he so good, and how to choose an electronic novelty? This article tells.
What is a tablet computer and what is its purpose
This is a kind of laptop computer that is convenient to carry in a handbag or pocket. It is provided with programs that are used for laptops, it has a touch screen, and it is in great demand among consumers. So what is a tablet for and how is it used?
Thanks to compactness and mobility, the device can be taken with you on a trip. A tablet is not only a tool that is used for work, for example, for creating presentations, but also a great tool for all kinds of entertainment. It’s convenient to read books and watch movies on a tablet, you can listen to music or play computer games, surf the Internet and use an electronic device as a guide or reference. Depending on what the tablet is for, you should pay attention to its configuration and additional functions. To communicate via Skype, you need to pay attention to the presence of a front camera. For shopping trips, the barcode scanning feature will be useful. The tablets are equipped with USB connectors, have built-in Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth.
On sale there is a wide range of models of tablet computers. To make the right choice, pay attention to the following tips. By design, tablet computers are of two types - "transformer" and "slate". In the first case, the device resembles a laptop, but when you turn the screen around its axis, you get a familiar tablet. This is convenient for entering text on the keyboard. But the disadvantage of such a device is its greater weight in comparison with the "slate". The latter does not have a keyboard, and information is entered using the stylus or finger. “Slates” have a very thin body, light and compact, but at the same time they are more expensive in price than “transformers”.
By the size of the device, it is better to choose between ten and seven-inch tablets. The latter are so small that they fit easily into the back pocket of jeans. On the ten-inch screen of the tablet it’s convenient to view PDF files and surf the Internet. The matrix must be taken Super AMOLED Plus or IPS.
The recommended optimal resolution of the seven-inch screen is 1280 x 800. Although many parameters are individual. The main indicators that you should focus on are a dual-core processor with a frequency of about 1 GHz, a video accelerator, 16 gigabytes of internal memory.
There are a lot of programs for the tablet. First, before making a choice, you should familiarize yourself with the free version. In general, the selection of programs depends on what the tablet is for , the purpose of its use. For example, for the Internet you need a browser - Chrom, Mozilla Firefox. To view the video - media player "MX Player".
In addition, there are still graphic tablets. Their varieties and functions are also impressive. The question of why you need a graphics tablet is quite simple. Of course, for drawing. It is a necessary device for designers, photographers, artists. Thanks to a special electronic pen, which is sensitive to pressure, it picks up an electromagnetic signal, you can work with images, process photos using the device’s monitor like paper. Most often, a graphics tablet is attached to the computer, and the result of the work is visible on its monitor. When choosing a device, it is important to pay attention to the resolution, which for fans will be sufficient 1000 by 1500 dpi, for professionals it is worth focusing on indicators of 5000.
To decide what a tablet is for, the main thing is to figure out for yourself what you intend to do with this device. For drawing, a graphic compact computer is perfect, for work and entertainment - a tablet.