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The Study - Choosing a computer |
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to index page Tablet PC's Picture an A4-sized laptop, without a keyboard, with a touch-sensitive screen that's operated by a stylus like a PDA - you've just imagined a tablet PC. In terms of performance, they're equivalent only to a low-spec laptop, but the important thing is their low weight, pen-based operation and long battery life. Because tablets are operated with a stylus, rather than the standard mouse/keyboard combination, it's possible to use one effectively while standing - a bit like an e-clipboard. Laptops The penalties of laptop ownership - short battery life, small screen and lack of power - are steadily being eroded as technology improves. Laptops are more attractive now than they've ever been for portable computing, or as a replacement for a large desktop machine. The key thing to remember about laptops is that you are paying for their size, weight and the screen technology. For a given amount of money, you will not be able to buy a laptop that is as well specified as a desktop. The larger the screen, and the lighter and smaller your laptop, the more it will cost. |
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