The Kind Of Tablet I Would Want To Spend My Insurances On - Best Tablet PC's

"Tablet PC's sprout like mushrooms growing on your Coke spills under the table."

Seems legit to me.

A tablet PC is a wireless, portable personal computer with a touch screen interface. The tablet form factor is typically smaller than a notebook computer but larger than a smart phone.

The idea of tablet computing is generally credited to Alan Kay of Xerox, who sketched out the idea in 1971. The first widely-sold tablet computer was Apple Computer's Newton, which was not a commercial success. Technological advances in battery life, display resolution, handwriting recognition software, larger memory, and wireless Internet access have since made tablets a viable computing option.

There several styles of tablets:

·         A convertible tablet typically has a display that rotates 180 degrees and can be folded to close, screen up, over the integrated keyboard. Convertible models may allow user input through a variety of methods in addition to the hardware keyboard, including natural handwriting with a stylus or digital pen and typing through a screen-based software keyboard.

·         A slate tablet, such as an iPad, has electronics integrated into the touch screen unit and lacks a hardware keyboard. However, external keyboards are available for slate tablets, some of which function as docks for the devices.

·         A hybrid tablet, sometimes referred to as a convertible or hybrid notebook, is like a regular notebook but with a removable display that functions independently as a slate.

·         A rugged tablet is a slate-like model that is designed to withstand rough handling and extreme conditions. Rugged tablets are usually encased in a protective shell and have shock-protected hard drives.

Top 10 Best Rated and Top Selling Tablet Computers 2012

#1: Kindle Fire, Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi

$199.00 

#2: Samsung Galaxy Tab (10.1-Inch, 16GB, Wi-Fi)

$499.99 

Now that's a way to spend.

 #3: Blackberry Playbook 7-Inch Tablet (16GB)

$499.00

#4: Apple iPad 2 PC769LL/A Tablet (16GB, WiFi, Black) 2nd Generation

$453.00

#5: Apple iPad 2 MC979LL/A Tablet (16GB, Wifi, White) 2nd Generation

$433.99 

#6: ASUS Transformer Prime TF201-B1-GR Eee Pad 10.1-Inch 32GB Tablet (Amethyst Gray)

$586.99 

#7: Coby Kyros 7-Inch Android 2.3 4 GB Internet Touchscreen Tablet - MID7012-4G (Black)

$129.99

#8: Le Pan TC 970 9.7-Inch Multi-Touch LCD Google Android Tablet PC

$249.99

#9: Apple iPad 2 MC770LL/A Tablet (32GB, Wifi, Black) 2nd Generation

$599.00 

#10: Blackberry Playbook 7-Inch Tablet (32GB)

$599.00

Why Buy a Tablet PC?

Tablet PCs are quickly becoming the ultimate computing device. They combine the functionality of a notebook with the convenience of a slate tablet to deliver a robust yet portable device that can be used on the go. Tablet PCs are convertible notebooks, consisting of a display screen and a keyboard. In clamshell mode, the device resembles a conventional laptop. However, the device can easily transform into a tablet with a touchscreen you can navigate by fingertip or stylus.

Having problem on choosing your quality tablet? here are some tips on what to look for in buying your own tablet PC!

Not all tablet PCs are created equal, and finding one that suits your needs can be challenging if you don’t know what to look for. There are several factors to consider when looking for the right tablet PC, including design, ease of use, and technical specifications, the latter of which determines the device’s overall performance. We used each of these as our criteria to determine the best tablet PCs on the market.

Ease of Use

Any tablet PC should be easy to operate in both clamshell and tablet mode. The touchscreen should also be sensitive enough to accurately register light swipes and taps through fingertip or stylus input.

Design

The best tablet PCs are those that are designed for portability. Look for models that are sleek, lightweight and durable. You should also take into consideration the device’s dimensions, resolution and screen size. A larger screen size may mean easier navigation in tablet mode but a larger device overall.

A tablet PC should also be easy to convert from clamshell mode to tablet and vice versa. The screen should swivel easily and remain secure while in tablet mode.

Technical Specifications

The technical specifications of a tablet PC refer to what type of processor the device has, the amount of memory, hard drive capacity, battery life, wireless capabilities (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G) and other features. The technical specifications determine how powerful and fast a tablet PC is and how well it performs.

Help & Support

Customer support options supplemented with tablet PCs should be comprehensive and easy to access. The manufacturer should provide technical support via email, telephone or live chat. Additionally, online resources such as a knowledgebase, community forum and product manual should be available for your perusal, if needed.

This category also includes a tablet PC’s warranty. Most come with a standard one-year hardware warranty though a few have exceptional three-year warranties. The longer the warranty offered, the better.

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Never go for fads. Check and assess before going into collective buying.

Have fun in choosing your tablet PCs fellow 9gaggers and readers.

-seems legit to me.