subject: 5 reasons tablets are cooler than laptops [print this page] What makes tablet computers different and special? Will they replace your laptop, your smartphone, or both? Here are 5 reasons why your next device might be a tablet.
1. Cheaper to make - perfect for mass production
Tablets have no moving parts (not even a hinge) are cheaper to make than laptops.The One Laptop Per Child organisation may switch to "one tablet per child" because tablet computers were the only way they could mass produce a computer for under US$100.
2. Sumos can use them as iPhones
Sumo wrestlers fingers are too big for iPhones and other touch phones, but an iPad touchscreenis just the right size! OK, so this reason isn't applicable to everyone.
3. It knows where you are, and where it is
Perfect for travel, a location aware tablet can be your map, tour guide, foreign language translator, and phrase book. Even if you're lost, it isn't.
4. Entertainment is a housespeciality
Tablets have longer battery life than a laptop (10 hours+). They are custom made for movies, TV, and games. Coming web standards like HTML5 will make so many more gaming options available with just a browser, and no need to install software.
5. Real multi media technical information
Sure, magazines and newspapers look better on a tablet because they can embed video, music, and quick links. But a tablet also works well for technical applications because sometimes you need more than just text. Hyundai is going to use tablets for the user manual in its new high end Equus car - it will not only show you a video of how to change a tire, it will also book your car in for a service when it detects that something needs fixing. And who hasn't read a cookbook instruction and thought "what do they mean,blanchit?" A tablet version will let you start up a quick video for additional depth on cooking techniques.
