subject: The Advantages Of A Laptop Over A Tablet Pc [print this page] The laptop computer is developed to meet the users need of portability. As time flies by, the users still seek for more portable devices that they can carry around without the weight. Then, the netbook was introduced but still these users continue to look for other alternatives until the Tablet PC was created. Portability is the main advantage of the tablet PC among the three. Many people are already using the tablet PC but there are still several people who prefer to use the laptop computer.
The laptop has bigger screen than the tablet PC and some may find the tablet screen size too small with up to 14-inch maximum display. The visibility of fingerprints can be annoying at any angle so you may want to bring with you a cloth to wipe this out. Some tablets like iPad and Playbook have protective screen coating to reduce fingerprints but still, this cant be avoided sometimes. There is also a bigger possibility for screen damages to tablet PCs depending on how the pen device is used.
It is faster to type in the laptops keyboard than entering inputs with tablet PCs because the handwriting inputs cannot match the mouse and keyboard speed. There is also no option for you to rest your fingers on the touch screen keyboard unlike the laptop keyboard. You can add an external keyboard or mouse to your tablet PC but of course, it would mean additional expense.
The laptop has much more storage capacity compared to tablet PCs with a maximum storage of only 64 GB. You can save more data, graphic, audio and video files in your laptop. The laptop can also come with dual and quad core processors and minimum of 2 GB of RAM up to 4GB that allow the laptop to work at a high speed. The laptop can also use a card and disc to upgrade internal hardware and more options to customize your laptop. A tablet PC does not have an inbuilt optical drive to reduce its weight.
The tablet PC is more expensive than laptops. Laptop is advisable if you want a mobile device that offers many features but within your budget. It still is portable, just heavier though.
Laptop is also good for gaming and can run more software and applications.
A laptop is indeed a powerful, all-capable and fairly portable device that may be best to satisfy your need.
