Once upon a time, laptops were the big Christmas purchase. Now, however, it’s the tablet’s time to shine. If you’re looking into getting one of these portable touchscreen computers either for yourself or a lucky loved one, you may be wondering whether it’s worth the investment. If this is the case, here are a few things for you to consider before you buy.
As with many small electronic devices, tablets are great for taking out and about. Smaller andmore svelte even than laptops, they’re perfect for using in all kinds of places from long train journeys to coffee shop visits.
Thanks to their touchscreen interfaces, tablets can easily be operated even by those who might be considered somewhat less tech savvy than the average person. Even if they do prove a little daunting at first, a few minutes of the basics should soon see anyone well on their way to using a tablet all by themselves.
Believe or not, tablets can help you keep on top of work on the go. Whether you’re a student or an office worker, being able to access your emails, files and even office software remotely can be a lifesaver.
Most tablets have access to hundreds of great games and other applications. Additionally, they can be used to browse the internet, watch films, listen to music and even read books thanks to their e-reader-like capabilities.
Due to tablets becoming increasingly common with each passing month, there are now a number of incredibly well-priced options out there (for example the latest Novatech tablet). This means that, like smartphones before them, it will soon be possible for pretty much everything to have one.
There are few people who can honestly say they don’t find using a tablet quite entertaining. Whether it’s because the intuitive controls allow them to interact with various apps in exciting new ways or simply because it makes them feel like they’re in a science fiction film, most tablets are really quite fun to use. [spon]
Acer is expanding its tablet lineup with a new budget-minded 7-inch slate running Jelly Bean. The Iconia B1-A71 pairs a dual-core 1.2GHz processor from Mediatek with 512MB of RAM for a machine that certainly wont set any benchmark records, but wont hurt any wallets either. The rest of the specs, like the WSVGA screen, 8GB of storage and lone 0.3-megapixel camera are certainly also helping keep costs down. At 11.3 ounces and 11.3mm thin it's a pretty svelte device, especially considering its expected starting price of under $150. Sadly there's no concrete time frame for release.
