Christophe Catesson asked:




Mobile computing has been a hot topic lately with so many advances in chip architecture and power efficiency. Laptops have long been the standard for mobile users, but there is another form factor type that has been on the market for some time that deserves a little more recognition. Sometimes a laptop can be unwieldy and awkward to handle. In situations where opening up a laptop isn’t an option, tablet PCs get the job done in a much more inconspicuous way.

The term tablet PCs is a general description for any mobile computer that is designed to be controlled with your fingers or a pen device that is touched directly to the screen surface. There are a few different styles of tablet PCs; some of which have keyboards and others not, both having their own strengths and weaknesses.

Steve Valentino asked:




Most of the magazines and journals on software, hardware and the computer industry in general carry out regular reviews of tablet PCs. There are certain “online resources” where one gets access to such updated reviews on a daily basis. Many of the reviews discuss the new products in this growing market. Some of the reviewers compare existing products as well.

It is advisable to read these reviews if one is planning to buy a tablet PC. However, not all reviews give a clear picture of the various functions of the products they are reviewing. There are certain reviews that are good for new users, while others are targeted at highly skilled professionals from the computer industry. So one should not get confused while going through such reviews; choose the one that is suitable for you.

In most of the quality reviews, there is always some reference to the software and hardware used in a particular tablet PC. If one wants to know more about a particular function of software or piece of hardware used in a tablet PC, there are separate reviews for such products and functions. Ever since the first tablet PC was presented in the year 2000, there have been rave reviews about this product. So one must be careful when selecting a review for reading, as there are a number of “”promotional”" and sponsored commentaries on tablet PCs. However, even these provide important information about certain products.

And of course, one need not buy a tablet PC by merely going through a review. People have different requirements. A tablet PC that is suitable for one may not be good enough for another. So in addition to reading the review, you should go and have a look at the product, and talk to the salesperson before you make up your mind to buy a particular tablet PC.

Duane