tablet is a kind of portable computer, small in size, thin and with a touch-sensitive screen (touch screen). It is a practical device with use similar to a conventional laptop, however it is more intended for entertainment purposes than for professional use.
Due to the format and the practicality of using the screen with your fingers, it is widely used for surfing the internet, for the reading books, newspapers and magazines, viewing photos and videos, playing music, playing games, etc.
Some of the advantages of a tablet compared to laptop computers are longer battery life; no need for a keyboard or Mouse; the speed and simplicity in viewing images and other content. Some of the disadvantages are the high price and some discomfort for typing on the built-in keyboard.
The iPad device produced by the company Apple Inc. and released in 2010 has become one of the best known tablets from the market. Other competitors are the Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom, HP TouchPad, Sony Tablet, etc.
