If you are shopping for a new computer, you might not have considered that a tablet might satisfy your computing requirements. Similarly, if you are shopping for a tablet, you might not realize that a computer might help you accomplish much more than a tablet is capable of producing.
Although a tablet and a computer might seem like completely different types of technology, you might be surprised to discover there are a few areas of production that overlap. In these instances, the special nature of a tablet or a computer might dictate how you complete your job. Finally, when it does not matter which type of technology you use as long as each tablet or computer helps you complete your project, your individual travel situation might hold sway over which type of technology is best.
Tablet
The most obvious benefit of a tablet over a computer is that a tablet is portable. You can tuck it into a purse or into a backpack. You can carry it on the bus, in a taxi, or in your jacket pocket on your way to your next appointment.
Computer
A computer, however, requires plenty of space for the tower as well as for the screen. The space for the tower is not just because the tower is bulky. Space is required because the tower generates much more heat than a tablet. As a result, you need plenty of space around the tower, so the fans can draw air into the case and keep the motherboard and other components cool. Simply put, because of its size and cooling requirements, a computer is not portable and should remain in an office space or on a dedicated desk.
Computer
The benefits of having a computer include lots of processing power as well as dedicated graphics memory or even a graphics card. Graphics cards help with game graphics, which need a lot of computing power to resolve. Combined with the onboard RAM that can be as high as 128GB or 256GB, these components give the computer the power to drive games, 3D modeling software, and even virtual reality. The computer is designed to complete vast amounts of calculations per second in order for the user to solve problems, enjoy some entertainment, or simply design websites for his or her gig.
Tablet
Compared to a computer, a tablet has no real power. They come with up to 16 or even 32GB of RAM, but there is no powerhouse CPU or a graphics card. That said, a tablet actually has enough power for what it is designed to do, which is stream videos and music. Additionally, it is designed to take photographs and surf the web. Finally, many people use tablets as a book. Consequently, the power a tablet has might not compete with a computer, but it suffices when you need a portable entertainment center.
In terms of general use, the graphics on a tablet compete with many computer screens in that they both offer high resolution. The human eye will not be able to really identify a difference between the tablet and a computer if both items are set to standard high definition, which is 1,920 pixels by 1,080 pixels.
Of course, a computer can have the option to generate a 2K video or event 4K and 8K resolution. If you need this type of clarity, you will likely need a computer and a premium monitor.
Computer: for games
For a hardcore gamer, a computer offers the aforementioned graphics card, CPU, and RAM necessary to drive next-generation games, graphics, and experiences. In fact, today's gaming computers are yesterday's supercomputers as they are powerful enough to churn through 4K and 8K graphics as well as drive virtual reality.
However, for streaming the internet or for watching a video, a computer offers you no real advantage. For instance, a computer will stream video and music. If you have a standard 4G connection, you will enjoy lag-free entertainment, but this experience will not really stand high above a tablet.
Tablet: for movies, music, and books on the go
For its screen size, a tablet has plenty of power to drive high-resolution graphics as well as premium sound. Although the speakers for a tablet will not be as powerful as those that connect to a personal computer, the headphones for your tablet will provide you all the bass your movie needs. The end result is that you will be ecstatic about the video and sound quality that your tablet can produce.
In terms of reading or listening to music, there is no real competition between the computer and the tablet because the tablet wins. Reading on a computer is a chore. Reading on a tablet is like having your own personal library of books. Similarly, you can take all your music with you along with all the music the internet has to offer whenever you go to the gym or need a diversion as you wait during an appointment.
If you are traveling or if you like bedtime entertainment, a tablet easily trounces a computer. If you enjoy an amazing game experience, you will want a computer.
Tablet
If you are a YouTube producer, you can take selfies or environment shots with your tablet. With accompanying apps, you can edit videos and compose photos into slideshows. With other apps that come with your tablet, you can immediately publish your photos and video to various social sites.
Additionally, if you need to teleconference with one or two people, a tablet can accomplish this easily enough.
Computer
A computer allows you to do all this as well, but it cannot do so on the go. Using a computer for YouTube production is best if you have intensive video or if you have to use a non-linear editing program or a program designed to create special effects. In terms of teleconferencing, if you need to connect with a team or if you need to share intensive video or graphics, a computer will be more powerful, allowing you a more seamless online meeting.
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