World is changing rapidly and so does the technology used by the people around the globe. At present, Tablets are giving a major blow to the well-established personal computer market and have garnered a wide customer-base. Interestingly, after the launch Apple iPad in 2010, the Tablet craze has spread like a wildfire in the world. With multiple companies jumping in the market, it has become quite difficult to find the best android tablet. You can buy tablets online or can move out to the nearest store to have personalized tablet buying experience.
But before that, take a look at our quick, easy and informative guide to help you buy a tablet:
- Operating System
Tablets come with various types of operating systems ranging from iOS, Android 4.0 to Microsoft's Windows 7 and Windows 8. Also, Blackberry and HP offer some operating systems for tablets. Out of all, most popular is iOS, but with HCL introducing some excellent Android tablets under its ME range, this trend has got wild.
- Screen Size
Second most important thing to consider is the screen size of the tablet which you can decide according to comfort-ability and portability level required. Most popular today is iPad1 and iPad 2's 9.7 inch screen display, whereas Android 3.0 tablets are much bigger and come with 10.1-inch displays. HCL offers 7 inch Android cheap tablets which run on Android 4.0Ice Cream Sandwich. Dell Streak 7 and Blackberry Playbook offers 7 inch tablet and smart-phone tablets come with 5 inch screen.
- Processor
Tablets today are built with ARM processor technology—used in most mobile phones. However, companies use their personalized versions with Apple installing A5 chip in iPad while Android 3.0 tablets run on Nvidia's Tegra 2 processor.
- 3G Connectivity
All tablets come with Wi-Fi compatibility so that you can connect it to your home network. But, if you want internet connectivity while you travel then 3G tablets are the best. With this you can insert mobile internet-enabled SIM card into the tablets and use the internet while on the move. Though expensive, such tablets can be availed at subsidized rates from various stores.
- Storage Space
How much memory you need is dependent upon your use of tablet. For storing loads of music and photos, 16 GB memory is more than enough but for smoothly running large applications and HD video you require much more storage space. The iPad doesn't come with memory card slot; however, but HCL tablets come with 4GB internal storage and microSD card slot through which you can expanded the memory up to 32GB.
- Connection with TV set
Most tablets allow you to connect with monitor displays and televisions via an HDMI cable. Such feature can make you play videos on the bigger screen to take your user experience to another level. HCL Android Tablets come with full-size or mini-HDMI output whereas with iPad 2 you have to spend extra bucks to purchase the wire.
Latest Tablets are amazing, with beautiful screens, portability and simplicity. Also, the major productivity applications such as spreadsheets and word processors as well as good editing tools and online apps like Google Docs give them an extra edge. But, don't just don't except miracles from tablets when it come to work. Tablets can be an addition to your technology gadgets but surely not a replacement to full-blown Mac or PC with powerful desktop software.
