Tablets
Tablet computers are snazzy looking gadgets. The flat little slate like devices offer a lot of power in a very small package. In fact, some of the brand new models expected in 2012 have more power than many PCs sitting in people's homes with their 4 core processors and decent innards.
It's not uncommon to find these state of the art contraptions of the likes of Living Social and other Daily Deal sites. However, we've heard a number of stories about these devices and the trouble often had with them. So, what should you keep an eye out for and what should you look to avoid when purchasing a tablet computer.
Brands
Buying a tablet is a lot like purchasing any item, you need to pay as much as you can for one. Unfortunately, the way it is with technology, you most of the time pay for what you get and with tablets this is no different.
Purchasing a brand name of tablet often goes a long way to ensuring that your device is somewhat one of the best. There are so many Chinese made APads, O Pads and other pads that it can be often hard to know what you're getting. By ensuring you purchase a good electronics brand you are ensuring you are increasing your chances of a decent machine.
Reviews are also very important in this instance. Consumer technology is looked at with dribbling mouths by the geeks of the world. This means that no matter what you are looking at that you will most certainly find a review on it. When considering purchasing a tablet on a daily deal site, you may have to make it fast as the deal will be gone by 12pm. So, just do a quick online search for reviews of the tablet. This should clear up any worries. If the tablet is from some unknown brand and there are no reviews, you should generally just avoid it, save up your pennies and purchase something with a good recommendation.
Size
Of course you should also consider the size of the tablet you require. These days devices come in a range of sizes from 7 - 10 inches with a number of different shapes in-between. The small end of the scale is great for putting in your pocket and carrying around and is essentially not much larger than a large mobile phone. Larger tablets are around A4 size and offer a better reading experience as the screen is larger. It really all depends on the preference you have.
Build quality greatly differs as do dimensions. Look for a tablet that feels good in the hand. The larger manufacturers offer the slimmest and best quality tablets in terms of aesthetics - so have a good play with them before purchase as this is something that is primarily tactile. Consider weight, grip at the rear and over all usability and comfort.
Processor
There are a number of processors for tablets, though at this stage we would suggest you ensure your tablet has a dual core processor. This is because anything less will possibly be a little slow and soon outdated. Dual core processors are the most common among many of the larger, better known manufacturers and though not essential for apps, make the whole experience a lot smoother.
Operating System
Just as with laptops, tablets have operating systems. These are the first thing you see when you log onto an tablet and offer the user experience in the most part. Apple devices such as the iPad use one called iOS and most others use Android. Windows also offers a tablet operating system, though this is quite new, however reports of its experience are quite positive. Blackberry also uses its own operating system for its Playbook.
Choosing a tablet can be a little bit of a task, however a bit of research and some close watching of daily deals sites like Livingsocial it often means it's a low cost, highly satisfying experience.
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