A tablet computer or tablet PC is a mobile, flat Computer. Tablets are normally built in a very light way and have a touch screen display and – unlike a laptop – no keyboard. Because of their light design and the touch-sensitive screen tablet PCs are easy to use. Tablets have a similar capacity, usability and shape to modern smartphones. The term is not protected and a broad range of devices is called tablets. But mostly Apple’s iPad will be meant.
What kinds of tablet PCs are there?
Unlike tablet PCs with x86-compatible processors tablets with ARM sell well, especially since the arrival of the Apple iPad (April 2010) and Android devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab (October 2010). Up to November 2010 7,5 Mio. iPads were sold and 600.000 Galaxy Tabs. In the same year about 18 Mio. tablets were sold worldwide, thereof 83% Apple devices. In comparison, the Galaxy Tab reached a marked share of 17 % in the last quarter of 2010. Market leader is Apple with the iPad. In 2011 about 40,5 Mio. copies were sold worldwide.
The king of tablets: the Apple iPad
Apple’s iPad is controlled via a touch-sensitive screen and multi-touch gestures. There‘s already the third generation of iPads out. Its operaring system is Apple’s iOS which is also used for iPhones. The crown prince of tablets is the Samsung Galaxy Tab. The Galaxy is the main competitor of the iPad. You see tablets are on the way. If you’re interested in tablets, contact us. We put you on the right track and present your options to you.
