Electronics designed to move with us gain prominence day by day. As you might expect, in a market where there is a growing demand for mobile devices, the options are very diverse And there are different types of gadgets that can meet this need for portability. Which are the advantages of tablets versus smartphones and ultrabooks? We offer you a small comparison to analyze it.
Although it seems incredible, as they report in CNET, every day there are more users who opt for the combination of sophisticated tablets and simple mobile phones. Without a doubt, the market for tablets is booming and some estimatesthey suggest that sales could exceed 100 million of devices this year. On the other hand, while netbooks appear to be in the doldrums, ultrabooks continue to gain ground, but they still don't seem to have the same strength as tablets. Where is the secret of the success of the tablets? We offer you a small comparison to analyze it.
Versus ultrabooks, definitely tablets lose in terms of processing power. Although they do not reach the level of a laptop, if you need a device that allows you to work at full capacity, surely this option is the best. However, keep in mind that some hybrid tablets are also powerful tools and that, as we recently reported, Microsoft has decided to improve its Office application, at least for iPad, which gives these devices a plus when it comes to work.
The question is, do you really need to constantly carry your work instrument with you? For most the answer will be no, and in this case the advantages of a tablet are imposed. Ultrabooks are really light (around 1Kg) and thin (some less than 20mm thick), but still are far from the portability of a tablet. The iPad, for example, is 0,94 cm thick and weighs only 650 grams, but if we go to the 7 '' tablets, the Nexus 7, for example, weighs no more than 340 grams. A tablet can be used comfortably even standing up, and its batteries give us a lot of autonomy (10 hours in the case of the new iPad). In addition, tablets have versions with 3G or 4G, so you can have connection anywhere, whether or not Wi-Fi is available.
On the other hand, the interface of a tablet is use highly intuitive, touch control is quick and easy, and access to applications is very convenient. This, together with its size and weight, means that a tablet can be used without problems by holding the device with one hand and operating it with the other. Finally, in favor of tablets is the question of priceWhile ultrabooks easily reach or exceed € 1000, the most powerful model of the New iPad, which is one of the most expensive devices, costs around € 800.
And what about the advantages versus smartphones? Obviously, with a tablet you cannot make calls (although with an internet connection you have a variety of video, voice and text chat applications available) but, on the other hand, the convenience of a larger screen for the use of applications or simply to surf the internet is indisputable. Although it is not as efficient as an ultrabook, with a tablet it is always possible to carry out basic work with word processors, spreadsheets, etc., tasks hardly imaginable on a smartphone. Also, it may be a bit cumbersome to take photos, but it is certainly more useful for editing and management tasks, as well as for watching videos or enjoying games. Even smaller tablets like the Nexus 7 are a huge advantage over a smartphone in this regard.
Obviously, on the side of the advantages for a smartphone is portability: they are smaller and lighter. The weight of the Nexus 7, for example, is more than double that of the iPhone 4S, but what is the real difference? The Nexus 7, after all, it only weighs just over 200 grams more than a smartphone, and its size is small enough to be able to be carried with relative comfort, and its price is not much higher than that of many of them. This balance, together with the advantage of not doubling the data rate as well as applications, is undoubtedly the one that has pushed many users to decide to invest in a tablet rather than a phone.