Hi, I’m Lisa for GCFLearnFree.org. And today, we’re going to talking about
the differences between laptops and tablets, and what you’ll need to know if you’re
shopping for one or both of these things.
So you’re in the market for a new electronic device and you’re trying to decide whether
a laptop or a tablet is the right choice for you. Well they both have their pros and cons,
but if you take a moment to consider what you’ll be using your device for the most,
and what you’ll need it to do, it should become a lot easier to decide which one is
best for you.
Let’s start with tablets. They have more limitations than laptops in general, but their
simplicity makes them very easy to use. With tablets you won’t have to worry about the
same amount of maintenance and updating that goes along with owning a laptop or desktop
computer. If you’re looking for something mostly for checking social media, watching
movies, reading ebooks, and sending a few emails, then a tablet might be a good fit
for you.
When considering a tablet though, there are a few things to keep in mind. While it can
do a lot of things a laptop can do, it’s not a replacement for a computer. If you’re
thinking about using a tablet as your main device, remember that doing things like typing
on a touch screen or printing documents from a tablet are not as easy as they are on laptops.
You also won’t be able to use a tablet to burn a CD to listen to in your car, make a
DVD of home movies, or store as many pictures as you would be able to on a laptop.
But laptops can’t compete with tablets when it comes to portability and battery life - they’re
small and lightweight, making it easy to take them with you wherever you go.
So if your needs are very basic, if you’re looking for something purely for entertainment,
or if you’re looking for a companion device for your main computer, a tablet is the way
to go.
Now let’s take a look at laptops. If you’re in the market for something that can be your
main computer but want something that can also be portable, a laptop is going to be
your best bet.
When it comes to storage, you’ll get a lot more with a laptop. Saving all of your pictures,
music, and documents won’t be an issue with a laptop, while tablets have a much lower
capacity for storing things like these.
And if you spend a lot of time typing, whether it’s for emails, documents, or presentations,
a laptop is going to be a better fit. Since laptops have built-in keyboards, they’re
more comfortable for typing, as opposed to tapping on the touch screen of a tablet.
To sum it up, if you already have a computer and you’re looking for something extra,
and you’re fine with something that’s going to be pretty basic, a tablet is probably
a good choice.
But if you need something to be your main computer that can create documents, send emails,
and be the place where you store all your photos, and music, a laptop is definitely
going to work better for you.
So take some time to think about what you’ll need this device to do. Whether it’s a laptop
or a tablet, there are a lot of choices out there, so take time to do some research on
all the brands and styles available, so you can make sure you’re buying the best device
for you.