A lot of things have changes in recent years for Laptops and Tablets. Everything ranging from size, weight, screen resolution to battery life. So if you are in the market for either, then lets check out the differences and weigh the pros and con's. Please remember some things may matter or apply to others but that does not always mean it is the best choice. After years of building desktop computers, and having the chance to have these products around to mess around with helps determine their limits.
Let us start with a laptop; these range from a Tough-book by Panasonic which is great if you are out in the field and need something durable to thin and light. Also, operating systems can be Windows based, Google based (Chrome) and Apple (OSX). Personally, I have yet to use the Chrome operating system. However, seeing how a lot of programs most likely used daily cannot be used on Chrome. That really leaves you with Apple and Microsoft. Ruling this out now is best; if you are a gamer, then laptops are not the way to go unless you have the money to continually buy a new one more often then upgrading a desktop.
For the business oriented; I would suggest a Windows based laptop due to the vast amount of users on Windows. Normally a ultra-book for the those of you who are always on trips. It is easier to carry, windows operating system, quite fast now-a-days and does not use as much battery life. Outside of business users, are the average bear like myself. Most likely, you will use either Apple or Windows and the newer laptops will suite just about everything you need to do even on the go. Notebooks will come with dual to quad-core CPU technology, 4-8gb of RAM and 500 gigabyte to 1 Terabyte hard drive. Screen size will vary from 10.5" to 17". Battery life can range from 2-5 hours depending on what the user is doing.
Are you a touch screen kinda person? Well, I will explain more about this integration right after this segment of tablets.
Now Tablets; Smaller, versatile, fast and will always be ready to go. Technology now allows us to be mobile more so then before with Wi-Fi, 4G LTE services, and larger storage. With operating systems from Google (Android), Apple (iOS) and Microsoft (Windows).
What makes these tablets profitable? Well I just mentioned them above. Although, there are distinguishable features to each of the main competitors. Apple's Ipad line-ups have Retina displays. Apple is great for users who are not into changing a lot of settings and having the extra freedoms that Android offers. They are simple and adequate to take on challenges you may have to offer.
Android devices like the Galaxy Tab, Nexus are great for users who love to tweak, download anything and still get what they need done. Now Amazon.com and Barnes & Nobles made their tablets a bit more specific; based for users who like to read. These two companies started off as E-Readers before stepping up into the big leagues as top performing Tablets. These two tablets are great for readers and are simple enough that kids enjoy them more then adults.
Tablets are great for emails, Internet browsing and apps. Although not best suited for writing for long periods of time, companies do offer Bluetooth keyboards. Battery life has increased to standby modes of days to months. Prolong use maybe between 5 to 10 hours depending on what you are doing.
Love notebooks and touchscreens? Here is where technology has gotten interesting. Being able to combine features from both worlds are great. The ability to draw, create presentations, apps, write proposals, and more by using a keyboard, touch-screen and stylus creates the touch-screen notebooks. Benefits of larger storage, Wi-fi, bigger displays that can rotate and more. If you cannot choose, why not pick both?
On the go and do not wish to carry a laptop, then great a tablet. If you need to get some serious work done and a tablet is too little to work with, grab a laptop. Want both? Then buy a touch-screen notebook.
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