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I really believe there are a massive differences between tablets and laptops.
Here are my reasons:
- Mobility:
Equal to both, although tablets are usually smaller. Tablets have the advantage of, in average, having better battery life than a laptop;
- Flexibility:
Laptop has more due to the wide application spectrum it has with normal OS's (Windows, Linux, Mac). In terms of Active Directory integration tablets are a nightmare;
- Scalability:
In an IT specialist's point of view, I would not change any Windows laptop for any tablet in the world, including microsoft surface that has windows. A tablet is exactly as you buy it - at the most you can add a32GB SD card to it. Maintenance for the Hardware is also easier in a standard laptop, so the stoppage time should be lower;
- Security and management:
Laptops either with Linux, Windows or MacOS are configurable and you can manage them with a simple click. Tablets are random, and people tend to take it personal when you try to "control" them with policies (the user always needs to be admin of the device). There is also the problem that everyone sees a tablet as a toy (or gadget) and a laptop as Company's property;
- Working on the device:
Laptops are more powerful and the feeling is much more professional than a tablet. I believe tablets are very good for making a net search, checking emails, etc. But when it comes to hard work, no one really wants to rely on a tablet to make that important report to the boss, or that important proposal for the client;
- True cost for the IT Infrastructure:
Tablets are cheap but, if you want to provide a proper secure and productive working tool to your employee, you need to spend a lot of money in other infrastructures (virtual machines, desktops, etc) so that you can provide the same kind of tool you have on a laptop.
For this, I believe it is not just a question of what you like the most, but a question of logic and for what do you want it for.
Choose concerning your needs, not your passions.
Dear Khalid,
First of all I want you to go through this Q&A it will help you take your final desicion.
Need help choosing your next machine? Answer these questions:
1. How would you use your new PC?
For Work: Efficiency and reliability are important in the workplace. You need multitasking power to stay on top of those to-do lists.
For Entertainment: You want a PC for everyday entertainment such as movies, music or social networking.
For Gaming: You need top-notch hardware so you can explore vast worlds or get your frag on without a hitch.
For Home: You want to browse the Web, connect with family and friends, and manage your bills without breaking the bank.
For School: You need function, style and mobility for the dorm room, campus and classroom.
2. What type of PC are you looking for?
Laptop: Portable, smart and fast; the perfect combo.
Convertible: One device, multiple possibilities. Convertible PCs can be used as a laptop, tablet or more.
Touch Laptop: Laptops with touch displays; optimized for the Windows8 touch experience.
Desktop: Your PC will remain in one place and you would like a little extra computing power.
Tablet: A mobile device that you operate by touching the screen.
I don't know: You are not sure which type of PC you need.
3. What features are important to you?
Touchscreen:You want a touch display to take full advantage of the Windows8 touch experience.
Performance: You need a PC that won't slow down when running processor-taxing applications or multiple programs at once.
Long Battery Life: You don't want to be tied to the socket; you need a PC that can last through the day without a recharge.
Colorful : Tired of the standard greys and blacks? You want a splash of color that will stand out in the crowd.
4. How much are you willing to spend on your new PC?
Up to $599.99
From $600 to $899.99
From $900 to $1,199.99
$1,200 and above
Then you must check this video to know exactlly everything about Desktop vs Tablet vs Laptop vs Smartphone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR9qJOSW5g4
Regards,
Hany Sewilam Abdel Hamid
Business Development Manager
Entrepreneurship Coach & Consultant
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