In the age of modern technology, the size of a mobile device is no longer directly related to its power, so a tablet or netbook can serve as well as a desktop computer in terms of performance.
What's the Difference Between a Tablet and a Netbook
The main requirements for mobile devices are power and compactness. They are matched by netbooks, tablets and smartphones. If you are worried about which device to choose, then first of all you need to decide on the goal that you set for yourself when buying this or that device. This can be constant access to the Internet for communication on social networks or for work, or you need a multimedia device to watch movies and be able to play anywhere, for example, on an airplane and a train.
While the difference between a smartphone and a tablet is obvious, the choice between a netbook and a tablet is often difficult. This is due to the similarity of these portable devices.
However, a tablet and a netbook are two different classes of portable devices designed to accomplish specific tasks. In general, a tablet is more like a large smartphone, and a netbook is more like a small laptop.
First of all, tablets and netbooks run on different operating systems. For a netbook, the most common OS is Windows, while tablets are preferable to run on Android and iOS. It is worth saying that Windows is more affordable and simpler. And, according to users, it is more convenient to use.
Another consideration when choosing a netbook and a tablet is the type of keyboard. If a netbook has a full-fledged one, that is, a physical one, then a tablet has a virtual one. It should be said that the netbook also allows the use of a virtual keyboard. That is, from the point of view of convenience, of course, you should choose a tablet, since it takes up little space and is more compact. And from the point of view of, for example, typing, a netbook will win, since the virtual keyboard is less convenient. It all depends on the user though. But, unambiguously, the dimensions of the netbook are larger than that of the tablet.
Probably the most important drawback of the tablet, according to user reviews, is the small amount of memory, only up to 1 GB. The netbook has a much larger amount of internal memory, up to 250 MB. For the sake of fairness, it is worth noting that the tablet's memory can be easily increased by connecting a flash drive, which will save a large amount of information.
As for the price range, the tablet will cost a little more than a netbook, although it all depends on the hardware and configuration. The cost of tablets is largely due to the fact that they appeared later on the market and are more technologically advanced.
In favor of which device to make a choice
In the end, of course, the choice is yours. Each device - both a tablet and a netbook - works well in its own way and is suitable for specific purposes.
According to users, a netbook is better suited for work, since it can be used to easily receive and send e-mail, as well as use file managers. If you plan to watch movies, listen to music and chat on social networks, feel free to choose a tablet.
