These days, much of the buzz in the tech world is focused on tablets. Whether it’s because it’s the latest in technology or since it’s lighter or more compact, the preference may still be depend on the needs of the user. In lieu to this, there are people asking: Are tablets better than laptops? Or is it the other way around: Are Laptops better than tablets?True enough, tablets come with several features, specifications and advantages. However, if you will compare tablets with laptops, these tablets have limitations you need to think twice about. Below are 10 reasons why most people think that laptops are actually better than tablets.
Reason 1: It is easier to lose a tablet than a laptop.
This has a lot to do with its size. As we all know, tablets are smaller so you can lose them easily. It can even get stolen without your knowledge. If you have a laptop, you’ll surely notice if it has been stolen already.
Reason 2: Laptops have a more robust frame or are strongly built.
Yes, tablets are portable and they usually have a protective case for protection but even with these features, tablets are still more vulnerable to damage. Laptops are still more robust.
Reason 3: There is less privacy with tablets.
These days, with all the hacking and virus/malware incidents going around the Net, privacy is a very important feature. When you read a tablet, other people can easily see what you are typing or doing. With a laptop, this can be prevented because of the back of the screen.
Reason 4: Laptops have better storage capacities and processor.
Looking closely, using a tablet or iPad2, the storage capacity easily gets filled up, right? Aside from that, thereís no SD card you can use for storage (at least at the moment). Comparing these to laptops, the latter features more storage capacity. As for the processor, laptops have better processors than tablets.
Reason 5: It is easier to find supports and connections for laptops.
As compared to tablets, laptops have more supports and connections you can think of. There’s Bluetooth, HDMI and other wireless support for tablets but for laptops, they have these as well as eSATA, DVI or VGA and even a USB 3.0 port among others. Tablets are not even supported by USB 2.0 ports.
These tablets also lack features like:
Built-in surround sounds
Optical drives
Keyboard
Webcam
And more
Reason 6: Tablets have a lesser battery life.
Tablets not only have touchscreens with many limitations, they also drain battery life easily.
Reason 7: There are bugs and other problems you may encounter when using a tablet.
These days, the best OS for tablets is Android Honeycomb. However, it is still comparable to version 1 of what laptops have. Laptops now have Windows, Mac and other operating systems that have been used, tested, debugged and improved for years.
If you want to use other operating systems for your tablet, you will choose among several systems such as:
Apple
blackberry
Google Android
HP WebOS
When it comes to laptops, the options are smaller. You only need to choose between Mac and Windows.
Reason 8: Tablets are only better used online.
There is only very little you can do with a tablet offline. This means, even if theyíre more portable than laptops, you still need to connect to the Net to maximize their use.
Reason 9: Laptops feature more editing options for media.
As long as you install the proper program, editing for media won’t be a problem with laptops. As for tablets, they are restricted to only a few options. Tablets are also unable to support the full media and rich content of the Net as well as web pages. They have a restricted view and they don’t even support some features. For iPad, it doesn’t even support flash content so there’s a limited content display.
Reason 10: It is easier to upgrade a laptop and they are cheaper than tablets.
We all know that tablets cost more than laptops. Laptops can also be upgraded easily for better performance. Furthermore, laptops can be used alone. This means, there’s no more need for alternative devices. When it comes to the price, laptops are cheaper.
It seems that there are more reasons laptops are better than tablets as compared to tablets being better than laptops. Though this is the case, tablets are not that useless. They are still portable and light. As mentioned earlier, it is still up to the users needs to determine if a laptop or a tablet works better for him.
Alex is a freelance technology blogger and journalist. He loves to write articles about SEO or Apple mac products and currently writes a blog for watchfinder.co.uk .