An Introduction to Tablet PCS

Choosing the right Tablet PC to buy for a non techie can be a difficult decision to make. A tablet PC is actually very similar to a laptop computer; and performs many of the same tasks. It is however more portable that a laptop computer and uses a touch-screen as its main means of input. There is also no need for a mouse and keyboard, although there are provisions for them if the need arises. Tablet PCs are actually larger that cell phones but smaller than laptops, making them almost a hybrid of the two. The tablet PC uses wireless internet, making it even more mobile and flexible to use. 

There are a number of tablet PCs available on the market today and, with the right information and guidance, you will be able to choose one that suits your needs.

One of the options is a slate PC which is a tablet PC. It looks much like a writing slate and, like most tablet PCs, does not use a keyboard. The main means of input is touch, handwriting or stylus pen. If you need to use a keyboard, you can attach one by means of the USB slot provided on the device. Some of the manufacturers have been known to incorporate the use of slate tablet PC in healthcare, manufacturing and education. 

Convertible tablets are also a common choice of tablet PCs. They look very similar to laptops in appearance, although their screens can be rotated to a 180 degree angle. They can use either a keyboard or a stylus pen, making them a popular choice. 

Another type of tablet PC that you are likely to encounter on the market is a booklet tablet. The name comes from the fact that the tablet can be opened as a notebook. These particular Tablet PCs are built with a digital pen and can be used for browsing the internet, watching TV and reading e-books, just to mention a few. 

The final type of Tablet PC is the mixture tablet PC. This kind incorporates the main features of a convertible, as well as those of a slate tablet PC. It can be used as a changeable tablet when the keyboard is attached and perform as a slate tablet when the keyboard is detached. 

The choice really is yours. By going through each option carefully and assessing your computing needs, you will be able to come up with an option that will best suit your needs.