How to choose a tablet

 Since its appearance in the sale of the first Apple iPad world started to go crazy on tablet PCs . And if at that time he was the only one, and to choose , in fact , it was not anything , but today the release of tablet computers has been almost every other manufacturer of flash memory , computers, or mp- 3 players. Let’s try not to get lost with all this diversity and understand how to choose a tablet for different users on what options you might want to pay attention in the first place.

A start should be , above all, with the fact that tablet computers differ in screen size , design, “filling” , capacity and actual capacity . But first things first .

Screen size, resolution , quality

Pick up and separate from the usual notebook ( netbook ), Keyboard, and what’s left? That’s right – just a screen . If you think about it, the vast majority of tablets that is how it looks. Of course , not counting tablets , Transformers like ASUS Eee Pad Transformer or Samsung ATIV Smart PC.

Since the screen is about 90 % of the front panel of the device , it is logical to begin our story about how it is better to buy a tablet , it is with this parameter. So, rather conventional , all plates can be divided into 3 categories:

tablets with screen sizes up to 7 ” inclusive ( 16:9 aspect ratio) , for example , Apple iPad mini, Sony Tablet P, Samsung Galaxy Tab P3100, – a great solution for mobile applications in transportation, reading e- books, viewing photos and videos , web surfing. If you do not like when someone is blatantly staring you in the screen , this is your option;

Choose between laptops and tablets

8 -9- inch plates (4:3 aspect ratio ) , for example , Archos 80 G9 Turbo, Prestigio MultiPad 8.0 Pro Duo, Sony Xperia Tablet S, Amazon Kindle Fire HD, Apple iPad, – this is a stationary device , designed in the first place to work with documents and photos in your home or office ;

10 – inch plates (16:9 aspect ratio ) , for example , Viewsonic Viewpad 10 “, Ritmix RMD- 1035 , Impression ImPad 2211 , Acer Iconia Tab, are a class of multimedia and stationary devices . If you’re comfortable viewing of videos and photos , tired ” aim ” finger in the fine print of links on the pages of your web browser – it’s your size .

The next parameter that will help you understand how to select the tablet – the screen resolution. There is one rule : the higher , the better. So , the best option for, say, 10 ” devices will permit a 280h800 points,

for 7 ” tablet – 1024×600 pixels .

Oh, and finally – the quality of the screen. It all depends on the technology , which is made visible, and prices tablet. The fact that the displays are expensive models hundred times better than the ones used in the cheap devices. According to color reproduction , viewing angles , contrast, brightness range . Given that the plate – is primarily the screen plate when selecting this parameter is taken into account .

software

Currently on the market are tablets running iPhone OS, OS Android , and good old Windows. The current versions of iOS – 6.0, Windows – 7 and 8 , Android – 4.2. By the way , the notorious Windows 8 , which is so zealously today advertise in the media, on a Tablet PC makes a very, very mixed impression . Perhaps the only redeeming feature of this OS – a wide range of programs to solve specific problems .

All tablets come with a basic set of software that enables you to open text , audio and video files, browse the internet . In addition, all producers operating systems provide access to its own online application store where users can download a totally free and paid applications . In the case of iOS is the AppStore, for android- devices is Google Play. Well , as with all Windows even easier – simply install on the tablet the same programs that use on your desktop computer .

Performance , ports and connectivity

Processor – is everything . How to choose a tablet for a particular user ? If you do not want to watch movies on the device to HD-quality , play games , make high demands on the system for gigahertz is not worth chasing . To display the video in high quality suitable tablet with a frequency of 720-1200 MHz. For gamers , we would recommend that you look to the plates with multi-core processors and video accelerators , for example, based on NVIDIA Tegra 3 .

The internal memory for tablet – another key point. The higher it is , the better.

Almost all Tablet PCs have built-in Wi-Fi module . To connect the device to the network ” on the wire ” it should have RJ45 connector . If you are going to use for 3G or 4G, you need a device that supports external 3 (4 ) G modems and purchase them separately , or immediately look for a gadget with built-in 3G modem.

When deciding how to choose a tablet , look for a set of ports available to him . Ideal – a device with ports USB, HDMI and a card slot for MicroSD.

How to choose a tablet : a review of popular models

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. Stylish multifunction device on IPS matrix. The obvious advantages – stability , the ability to play videos in HD-quality , support for GPS. Of the minuses – no port HDMI.

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7. Impressive performance, low cost, reputation and reliability of the brand, excellent performance of battery life ( up to 11 hours of video playback ) , 16GB of internal memory. The only ” but” – the device is member of the American Amazon.

Ritmix RMD- 1035. Korean copy of the Apple iPad 2 . No problem reproduces even the “heavy » Full HD video and 3D- games . The only obvious lack of “Korean” – a weak Wi-Fi module .