Computers are everywhere in the world today, used by almost everyone; it is device that most people cannot live without. Used by all, the young, the old, for work or just for entertainment. In today’s world they are two different types of computers that are most popular, they are: laptop and tablet computers. While both shares very close similarities like portability and both are capable of doing about the same task with very limitations. In a day to day operation they are different in most ways. The major difference lies within its use, laptops are primarily used as a compact portable desktop while tablets are used mainly for entertainment purposes. But at the pace that technology is growing that line is now becoming blurred and I 'm guessing that in the future there is not going to be a comparison between the two. One of the most important distinctions between the two is that of convenience, laptops are used for more of the serious work, and while tablets are also capable of doing the same; they are not generally used for the same purposes. Laptops are primarily used when writing a paper or article doing a presentation, writing programs, or browsing the internet. A laptop is more capable, in the sense of power, speed and convenience. While tablets on the other hand is primary used at home for browsing the internet, app gamming, listening to music or reading a book. Choosing between a laptop and a tablet comes down to what you are going to use it for. If you are going to
For people in my own age group, our oldest memories of computers are most likely the pinball game on Windows XP, and Google’s website showing a different font. A little earlier than that, documents were saved on floppy disks instead of USB drives, and before that, network connections were made over a phone line. However, it is hard for anyone to imagine a time when having “‘a computer on every desk and in every home’” was regarded as an impossibility, even if they remember those years (Academy of Achievement). The personal computer has evolved into an essential tool in the daily lives of most Americans, because of the wave of innovations that Bill Gates kicked off in 1975.
Portable devices have pretty much taken over everyone’s life but it has not always been this way. Handheld devices hit an all-time high when Apple released the first iPhone in 2007, since then it seems like these devices are everywhere. Every phone brand seems to now have a touchscreen phone that has pretty much the same functions as a computer. Since the iPhone released it seems that more portable devices have come out. For example, tablets and laptops have improved dramatically over the last few years. With every new smartphone or tablet release, the phones seem to be able to do more and more, making
Competitors in this market include the Apple iPad, Motorola Xoom, Amazon Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy Tab (10.1 inch), ASUS Transformer, and the Blackberry Playbook. Potential customers include the person that wants an alternative to a laptop or desktop PC. However, in many applications, the tablet is an extension of the laptop or desktop PC. Photographers, videographers, college students, sales agents, and executives are potential customers as the tablet allows the person access to files and folder that pertain to their field of work or studies. With the invention of cloud computing, any document can be viewed anywhere an internet connection can be received.
Users love their tablets and wants to be able to use them as long as they can. Having the battery run out right when trying to finish a project, email a boss, or even finishing a game is a big disappointment when trying to decide which tablet is best. Though each tablet has a significant amount of battery life, the iPad beats the Kindle with a difference of 4 to 5 hours. The iPad’s battery life is 10 hours with Wi-Fi or 9 hours with 4G, while the Kindle’s battery life is only 4 hours and 55 minutes. Having those extra hours could save a person from getting a F on a project or losing a client. Another big quality that goes with the battery is the capacity that the tablets will hold. There
One day in 6th grade the class of 2020 had been getting out their assigned Macbooks when one of them needed charged. The student that had this laptop proceeded to get his charger. When he plugged in the charger his Macbook had started smoking. We are now living in a time where technology is depended on tremendously everyday. Some people need the GPS on their phones to get from point A to point B. Everyone uses technology everyday whether it is your cell phone, laptop, desktop, and most cars nowadays are all run by computers either for GPS and luxury but most commonly to regulate how much fuel that goes into your engine. PC has superior machinery, software, and software is more universally used on PC rather than Mac. PC is way better than Mac.
“Imagine a tablet, maybe half an inch thick, shaped when held one way like an open book or magazine, when turned sideways much like a single page of a newspaper. It weighs six ounces. It’s somewhat flexible, which makes it easy to transport. Its screen, utterly glare-free, neither flickers nor fades nor grows dull” (Okrent 579). This is a description of a tablet Okrent saw back in 1999. That doesn’t seem too far off from what’s available today. Actually, it sounds a little better. Okrent later makes a good comparison in the format in which cell phones are sold today and how tablets may be similarly sold in the future. He argues it’s less about the vessel and more about the content in which they wish to sell you on that vessel. As cell phone companies do when
Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the 1860’s, people have rapidly improved people’s lives with technology. The first generations of computers started the base of computers and their system. These generations were influenced by inventers like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Steve Wozniok facilitated the computers, tablets, and smart phone we use today. With tablets and smart phone being so accessible it is no surprise that computers are not as popular as they used to. Many people would prefer to have an item that can fit in their back pocket or bag, instead of having to carry a big, space consuming item. They would rather have a hand held tablet and can fit almost any where somebody needs it to. Everywhere there is technology;
The accessibility of lightweight and flexible PCs with touch screens has expanded as costs have notably diminished over the most recent couple of years. Tablets additionally offer points of interest in PRO information gathering as information are proficiently entered on the touch screens and moved specifically into a focal database utilizing remote innovation, Kesterke, N., Egeter, J., Erhardt, J. B., Jost, B., & Giesinger, K. (2015).
This 2 in 1 multi-touch PC from Dell features a marvelous 360 degree foldable display that can be used as a Tablet. It has a very fast processor which allows you to easily perform
Technological advances have been exploding in the past few years at an astounding speed. Gone are days of dial up internet access and waiting to download files that took hours. The technology today will allow a person to send and receive information in seconds. Smart phone technology has virtually replaced the need for a desk top computer or even a laptop. The invention of touch screens for computer and cell phones allows the user to eliminate the keyboard and use a finger or a stylus pen (O’ Brien & Marakas n.d.).
Clients have the laptops and cell phones they have for a reason - – those are the gadgets they incline toward, and they like them so much they put their well-deserved cash in them. Obviously, they'd preferably utilize the gadgets they cherish as opposed to being screwed over thanks to portable PCs and cell phones that are chosen and issued by the IT division.
The rise of personal computers in the workplace has been very dramatic since their general introduction many years ago. The computing industry is unique in that it is continuously improving in a never ending effort for enhanced productivity and ultimate portability. From the first personal computer, the space hogging IBM 610, to the random mix of smartphones, tablets, two-in-ones, laptops, and desktops of today, that mission continues to refine and polish the idea of the personal computer in an effort to create and re-create the most versatile platform for getting things done.
On the other hand, computers are one of the technologies that changed greatly over time the most. they can make our work easier, well-organized and more convenient than using the old ways of writing and computing files. From bulky computers with CPU, keyboards and mouse, have changed into portable laptops and net book which help us access Internet immediately. Computers are also becoming touch screens. More like tablets today. We better take note that we don’t have to use our mouse or keyboard because they are operated with just a touch of our hand. It feels like we are writing in our notepad, yet so easy.
As you are reading this essay, you are most definitely using a piece of technology whether a laptop or a desktop computer. As we can see in our society, technology is booming in our industry. Every year, technology scientists discover new amazing features that later get implanted into our daily used electronics. These days, one of the most known technology companies like Microsoft and Apple, compete with each other to release what’s best for their customers especially in computers. Apple and Microsoft might be both manufactures and sellers of similar functional computers but, there are many differences in the way their operating systems attract different people with different style. From the different structure of coding, to the same purpose of creating a type of style people feel most comfortable of using. Having a different mechanical structure and it’s components but, with the same functionality it produces. Lastly, getting use to these operating systems on these machines both take time but, which options they provide will depend who’s the buyer.