Tablet and laptop are modern gadgets that are ubiquitous and popular with people of all generations. There are a number of fundamental differences between them, on which the decision to purchase a particular device depends.
Device functionality
Before making a choice in favor of a tablet or laptop, you need to understand their functional differences. The tablet computer is a candy bar with a touch screen, the diameter of which is from 7 to 12 inches. It has its own operating system, audio / video outputs. The functionality of these devices directly depends on the performance and screen size. The more expensive a tablet computer is, the more options it has. Some expensive models are equipped with a plug-in keyboard, mouse, etc. Thanks to these options, the tablet will be able to approach the functionality of laptops.
The laptop is functionally in no way inferior to a full-size personal computer. The same operating systems, software, peripherals are installed on it as on a regular PC.
Device assignment
Most of the tablet computers are entertainment in nature: social networks, viewing images and videos, reading books, etc. Whether it is printing documents, editing files, etc., the performance of the tablet is limited by its performance. To perform these tasks comfortably, convenient input devices (mouse and keyboard) are required, since not everyone will be able to perform these actions using the touch screen.
The laptop is more suitable for business tasks due to its ease of use and performance. However, if the buyer does not have any questions about purchasing a business assistant, then you can safely opt for an inexpensive tablet. Otherwise, you will have to fork out for a productive tablet with functions for connecting data input devices.
Related class of devices
Not so long ago, the so-called ultrabooks appeared on the market - laptops with detachable screens that can be used as a tablet. The constructive difference between an ultrabook and a laptop is that its filling is located not under the keyboard, as in laptops, but behind the screen. The price of such gadgets is much higher than the cost of an economy class laptop.
At the same time, some expensive tablet models come with a keyboard and mouse in the factory configuration. Many models have full-fledged operating systems, just like laptops and desktop computers. With this symbiosis of device classes, the border between tablet and computer is gradually blurring, but a laptop is still significantly better than a tablet in both functionality and performance.
