Technology has progressed at a rate where right from kids to elders; everyone is carrying the latest electronic gadgets in their hands. People are no more in awe when they see someone on the train using high tech gadgets. However, three basic daily use gadgets even today remain the same; smartphones, tablets and laptops. Yes, these three are irreplaceable and cannot be compromised on. However, an increasing number of people are shifting their priorities and are now choosing to own one of the latter two, that is, either a tablet or a laptop. Some people find owning both these devices redundant. So, are these two really interchangeable? If yes, which one should you buy? Let’s find out.
To begin with, people who actually use both devices swear that they aren’t strictly interchangeable. For starters, when it comes to a laptop, there is hardly any other device that can really replace it, let alone a tablet. Typing isn’t half as easy on a tablet, and anyone who does a lot of typing (either for work purpose or personal reasons) will definitely vouch for a physical keyboard over a tiny virtual one any day. Screen size notwithstanding, the keyboard is the main factor that dissuades people from opting for a tablet over a laptop.
However, there is always the choice of buying a detachable keyboard which you can then attach to your tablet when you need to type. This would however mean an additional cost and an accessory that you’ll have to carry separately. Plus, not all keyboards are compatible with all tablets. iPads for instance come with a specific (and quite expensive) keyboard, which only works with an iPad and no other tablet. There are more options when it comes to Android tablets and keyboards though.
On the other hand, tablets are far more handy and lightweight and easy to carry around. A tablet can easily fit into your purse and you needn’t waste a few minutes switching it on every time you need to check something. People on the move prefer to use a tablet for their everyday uses. Plus, when it comes to light typing and shooting off quick mails, the tablet is just as effective as a laptop. Thus, in the end, it all depends on your requirement really. With habituated use, people have gotten used to typing using tablets, just as easily as they would while using laptops.
There is good news though for confused people, as several companies are trying to come up with high tech gadgets that aim to blur the line between tablets and laptops. So, among the latest electronic gadgets to choose from, today there are several devices which come with detachable keyboards, allowing it to double up as a tablet or a laptop, thus ending your dilemma once and for all.
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