"Tabletomania" literally swept the world with the release of the tablet from the "apple wizards" - Apple. However, lovers of biting apples were far from pioneers in this direction. Few people know that the prototype of the first tablet computer was made public back in the sixties.
It's hard to believe, but it really is. The series "Star Trek" was the first to show the prototype of today's tablets. Then it was beyond understanding and really looked like something from the realm of fantasy. After that, about a dozen more companies at various times presented their creations to the public. The evolution of portable devices gave us the first Apple iPad in 2010. And this can be considered a reference point in the epidemic, which today has swept the whole world.
Experts note a steadily growing demand for tablet computers, and this market is not yet saturated. Now only a lazy manufacturer does not produce tablets. An avalanche of information falls upon a potential buyer, in which sometimes the emphasis is deliberately shifted towards only one aspect of a future purchase: price, size, availability of a second camera or additional accessories in the kit.
Why do I need a tablet? What is really worth paying attention to when buying? These (and not only these) issues require consideration, and today we will be happy to deal with them.
Why do I need a tablet?
The answer lies in the functionality of the device. This is a mixture of computer, smartphone, netbook and e-book. Regardless of the model, price and “bells and whistles,” potential buyers should not consider a tablet computer as a complete replacement for a laptop or PC. Let's look at why a tablet is needed and what it can do.
- First of all, it is work on the Internet. Browsing websites, working with e-mail, using programs for communication (Skype, ICQ, etc.).
- Entertainment - reading electronic books, watching videos, listening to music, watching photos, all kinds of gaming applications - all this makes the tablet an incredibly popular device for a variety of age groups.
- Work with office documents, the ability to edit them and show the results of their work to colleagues or business partners makes this device very attractive for entrepreneurs and teachers.
- Many pupils and students use the tablet as an electronic substitute for paper textbooks.
- The presence of the GPS module allows you to use the tablet as a car navigator for drivers and pedestrians.
The penetration spectrum of these devices is constantly expanding. Each year, the "stuffing" of tablets is becoming more and more high-tech. In the race "thinner-faster-brighter-more" manufacturers are trying to surprise customers and tip the scales in their favor. Sometimes the question “why do I need a tablet” is simply not on the agenda. A certain category of buyers have a poor understanding of what a tablet computer is for, and buys them just to be in trend. Prestige, status, glamor, and only then (possibly) functionality and technical characteristics. Here he is, the "golden boy" of the computer industry.
It’s not easy to choose a tablet computer today: there are a lot of offers, there are a lot of manufacturers, everyone is shouting “... and ours is the best ...”.
What to look for?
First of all, to the manufacturer. If you want to enjoy the operation process - pay attention to the “branded products”. These are time-tested brands that value their name and strive to produce the highest quality product. “Masterpieces of Nou Name” can forever discourage buying a pig in a poke. Although some are lucky in this lottery - for minimal money they manage to buy a device with decent functionality.
The next aspect is price. You should not expect from the ultra-budget gadget the quality and functionality of flagship devices from leading manufacturers. No matter how hard sellers and manufacturers were to throw dust in the eyes, no one had yet launched a “helicopter for the price of a bicycle”.
The date of the announcement of the model and its entry into the market is another factor that strongly affects the price and is poorly associated with the consumer properties of the product. Typically, the price of new products at the time of entry into the market is significantly “overheated”. After just a couple of months, the rush demand falls and a normal market price is formed. For those who are not particularly interested in having a “supernova” tablet, you can recommend buying the selected model approximately 8-10 months after it enters the local market.
Summary. Why do we need a tablet, as well as the main points related to the choice, we examined. But to purchase or not - depends on your needs, mood and wallet. Have a nice shopping!