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Laptop or Tablet PC – Decisions, Decisions

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These days students don’t think twice about taking their laptops or other electronic devices with them wherever they go. In fact, in many classroom settings, electronics, Internet connections and conferencing technology are essential components. Not surprisingly, this has given rise to yet one more choice facing students at various levels. As published reports indicate, many individuals are now weighing the benefits of both laptops and their sleeker counterparts, tablet PCs in the classroom.

<strong>Making Comparisons</strong>

Tablet PCs are the obvious choice if the personal criteria are convenience and a lighter load. Beyond these considerations however, technical aspects of these devices might make one or the other more suitable for certain tasks. The decision basically rests on the content of the course and what is required during lectures.

· Tablet PCs: It is true that there are many developers busy churning out apps for these devices. The big question is, how well do they handle full blown, feature rich applications? Users will no doubt prefer to have a mouse on hand, plus the ability to quickly switch between programs and windows as necessary. Typing may be an issue for those less experienced with the touchscreen format, especially with large blocks of information. They are acknowledged to be ideal for settings where previously prepared information, such as literature texts, will be read.

· Laptops: Reports seem to suggest that this is still the king of the classroom setting, even if it is beginning to give some ground to tablets. Its main advantages are of course storage and the types of software it can run. No matter how light manufacturers make it, a laptop will simply never be as light as a tablet PC. As stated previously, they are easier to use when lots of information has to be inputted in a relatively short space of time. The larger screen is also an advantage as windows can be placed side by side and still be viewed comfortably.

There are students and teachers who support using both devices. There is no denying that they complement each other. Most students still seem to have a preference for the depth and functionality of laptops. Tablets are constantly evolving, their portability and lightweight may eventually win the day.

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Jenn

July 18th, 2011 at 4:26 pm    

I like the thought of using netbooks and tablets as a way to decrease weight and make it therefore more portable and more usable for me .

Jenn

July 18th, 2011 at 4:28 pm    

Making netbooks and tablets lighter and more portable defintely helps me with making a decision on what I want to purchase!

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