What is a tablet computer?
The tablet computer is a portable device that is usually flat and rectangular, with a touch screen rather than a separate keyboard. The name comes from it reminiscent of a stone tablet, such as those used for ten commandments, rather than a tablet in the sense of a pill. The tablet computer is often referred to as slate for similar visual reasons. A booklet is a computer that folds in the book as a site. Usually in this setting, one "page" is used as a display and the other as a touch screen keyboard. Although the format of the brochure usually increases the computer stronger, it has the advantage that the screens are not exposed when they are folded, which means that there is less chance that it will be damaged in transit. This causes the machine to resemble a traditional notebook. The CAN device to be used as a tablet when the space is tight, while maintaining the benefits of the notebook. The main disadvantage of such devices is that the connection between the screen and the keyboard is more vulnerable to breaking.
Most tablets are adapted to the version of the widely used operating systems. These versions are specially designed to make the best use of touch screens and can include support of input devices such as a stylus or a graphic pen. In general, the computer will have lower specifications than a comparable notebook, so the operating system can be designed to reflect it.
The tablet computer has become the main goal of the scheme called one baby laptop. This was initially aimed at obtaining low -cost laptops for children in developing countries. The scheme management later decided to make more sense to work on a tablet computer, because it could be done without moving parts or access inside the device, which is more safer and more resistant to children's user base.
In 2010, Apple announced that it produces its own tablet computer, The iPad®. At that time it was expected that the release would attract many uTablet and help the whole market for the whole market when people became interested in equipment, but wanted a cheaper alternative from a competitive society. Apple critics said they lacked several important features, such as the ability to run more than one application simultaneously.