In this table, we have collected the most important for the user, how the tablet differs from the laptop. Next, let's see how this affects the use of the device.
| Notebook | The tablet | |
| Operating system | Windows or Mac OS | Android or iOS |
| Working with documents Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, PDF | Possible | Possible |
| Performance | High | Low |
| Connectors | For external memory devices (flash drives and disks), video output, audio output. At Apple, external devices are connected via a universal adapter, which must be purchased separately. | For charging and earphone only |
| Screen (diagonal) | Up to 17 inches | Up to 13 inches |
| Autonomy | Worse | It is better |
| Weight | More | Less |
| Price | From 5000 UAH | From 2000 UAH |
| Value: price and performance | It is better | Worse |
The most radical difference between a tablet and a laptop: the former does not have a keyboard. More on this in the next section.
Which is better - a tablet or a laptop when it comes to work
Working with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and PDF documents:
- notebook - you can install the appropriate programs or work through a cloud service from Google or Apple;
- Android tablet - you can install the appropriate programs or work through the cloud service from Google;
- iPad tablet - you cannot install programs from Microsoft, but you can work through the cloud service from Apple.
We believe that installing special applications from Microsoft does not justify itself. Especially on laptops, for which these programs are paid. The functionality of free cloud services is quite enough for a comfortable work.
The only limitation for working with cloud services is that you need constant access to the Internet.
If you have to type a lot of text, then the question arises: which is better - a laptop or a tablet with a keyboard? In theory, a tablet with a keyboard is in no way inferior to a low-power, compact laptop. But practically in our market there is no choice of keyboards for Android tablets. And keyboards for iPad are so expensive that in total, a set of them will cost more than a good laptop.
Both of these devices are great for telecommuting. What they are categorically not suitable for because of their low power is working with graphics and video.
Which is better - a laptop or tablet when it comes to relaxation
- Rest in the version "Kinchiki-sotsialochka"
Both are good. Watching a movie on your laptop is a little more comfortable thanks to the larger screen and stereo sound. But in the crib, this difference is almost imperceptible, and the tablet is able to play movies longer.
- Rest in the "Games" version
Heavy games with 3D graphics will be carried only by a laptop of medium or high power, without options. In addition, they are more convenient to play with a mouse, and do not stick it into the tablet. Suitable for other games.
The comfort of using a tablet depends very much on the amount of its RAM. For the device not to slow down, you need at least 4 GB.
What is better to buy - a tablet or a laptop in order to hang on the Internet? You can do it equally well on both devices.
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