Planning to get a new Tablet? Consider This

The introduction of the iPad has sparked an increase of tablet devices. You have tablet-style ebook readers, tablets that are powered with various operating systems and tablets that come in various sizes. The main thing with pc tablets is the fact that they are very portable, can perform multiple tasks and are customizable.

When buying a pc tablet there are some key things to consider:

1. Screen - the first thing with screens is their size. They larger screen will make it easier to type (tap) the letters when inputting text and naturally gives you a greater viewing area. You may consider a smaller screen is portability is your main concern. Also consider dot pitch. Dot pitch is the screen’s native resolution measured against the size. The  more pixels per square inch usually means a sharper picture for movie-watching and clearer text for reading, though contrast, brightness and color-depth do factor in.
2. Wireless Connections - most all pc tablets come with Wi-Fi but if your into streaming a lot of media, you want to look for the fastest connect, which in most cases will be 802.11n. If you don't want to be limited to Wi-Fi hotspots consider getting a tablet with a 3G or 4G cell connection. You will pay more for a cell connection but you will be always connected, as long as your within your cell services' coverage area. GPS is a good feature and Bluetooth can be helpful for printing.
3. Operating System and Applications (Apps) - This is a matter of choice in most instances. Consider how buggy the software is. Pay attention to how quickly and smoothly Apps open up and operate. Notice if your screen gets stuck a lot and generally how responsive the device is. Both Apple and Android (the two major tablet OS makers) have a large bank of applications and most other OS makers use Android applications as Apple does not share it's applications as freely. Apple's applications tend to be a little less buggy and the OS is as well. Android gives you greater options for customization and will handle Flash content.
4. Storage Space - Most pc tablets will come with a few gigabytes minimum. You can get some with 64 or more gigs but due to the price of the flash memory they use, the increased storage space will significantly increase the price. Consider getting a tablet that offer a minimum of 4 gig, but has a slot that accepts SD memory cards. The ability to accept memory cards allows you to expand your storage space as need and more cheaply than buying a tablet with the memory already built in.
5. Outputs and Inputs - Most tablets will come with the standard headphone jack and a usb port. Some higher-end tablets may have an HDMI output for viewing on a high-definition monitor or television.Consider your planned usage to help determine what you need in terms of inputs and outputs.

A few other considerations should be the camera, whether or not the tablet has external speakers, battery-life and how well the manufacture or retailer provides support for the device.

A pc tablet will not replace your desktop! Tablets are great for consuming data and media, but are lacking when it comes to creating content, data or media.