What is a Tablet

What's a Tablet PC?

 

In the Ancient Near East, clay tablets (Akkadian ṭuppu(m) 𒁾)[1] were used as a writing medium, especially for writing in cuneiform, throughout the Bronze Age and well into the Iron Age.

Cuneiform characters were imprinted on a wet clay tablet with a stylus often made of reed (reed pen). Once written upon, many tablets were dried in the sun or air, remaining fragile. Later, these unfired clay tablets could be soaked in water and recycled into new clean tablets. Other tablets, once written, were fired in kilns (or inadvertently, when buildings were burnt down by accident or during conflict) making them hard and durable. Collections of these clay documents made up the very first archives. They were at the root of first libraries. Tens of thousands of written tablets, including many fragments, have been found in the Middle East.

 Following their earlier tablet-computer products such as the Pencept PenPad^[27][28] and the CIC Handwriter,^[29] in September 1989, GRiD Systems release the first commercially available tablet-type portable computer, the GRiDPad.^[30] All three products were based on extended versions of the MS-DOS operating system

.In 1991, AT&T released their first EO Personal Communicator, this was one of the first commercially available tablets and ran the GO Corporation's PenPoint OS on AT&T's own hardware, including their own AT&T Hobbit CPU.

Today Tablet PCs are compact, ultra-portable entertainment devices that let you read email, surf the Internet, read eBooks, view photos, play games, listen to music and watch video files. Most tablets are based on a smaller operating system, which allows you to purchase and download additional applications from supported stores. Tablet PCs do not have a CD/DVD drive and will not run Microsoft Windows or its applications. Tablet PCs function as a secondary device for casual entertainment purposes, and are not meant to replace a computer. They are ideal for use around the home and on the go with Wi-Fi or 3-4G mobile broadband connections (pay as you go, contract may be required for service). 

 Tablets are comfortable when grasping it in one hand -- an easy task for small and large hands. Though some are slightly heavier than comparable tablets, it's not tiring to hold for long periods of time. Its design is sleek,

 The Google Nexus 9 succeeds in checking the necessary boxes to be one of the best tablets of 2014 A tablets to check out.

  Tablets may include physical buttons (for example: to control basic features such as speaker volume and power) and ports (for network communications and to charge the battery). They usually feature on-screen, pop-up virtual keyboards for typing. Tablets are typically larger than smart phones or personal digital assistants at 7 inches (18 cm) or larger, measured diagonally.[1][2][3][4] One can classify tablets into several categories according to the presence and physical appearance of keyboards. Slates and booklets do not have a physical keyboard and typically feature text input performed through the use of a virtual keyboard projected on a touchscreen-enabled display. Hybrids and convertibles do have physical keyboards, although these devices typically also make virtual keyboards available.

 

 

 

 

Tablets, like conventional PCs, run multiple operating systems (though dual-booting on tablets is relatively rare). These operating systems come in two classes, desktop-based and mobile-based ("phone-like") OS

 

Here a list of OS that a  singal tablet you buy migth come with one of these operating systems

 

Android is a Linux-based operating system that Google offers as open source under the Apache license. It is designed primarily for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. Android supports low-cost ARM systems

 

The iPad runs iOS, which was created for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Although built on the same underlying Unix implementation as MacOS, its user interface is radically different. iOS is designed for fingers and has none of the features that required a stylus on earlier tablets

 

In October 2012, Microsoft released Windows 8, which features significant changes to various aspects of the operating system's user interface and platform which are designed for touch-based devices such as tablets. The operating system also introduced an application store and a new style of application optimized primarily for use on tablets

 

Firefox OS is an open-source operating system based on Linux and the Firefox web browser, targeting low-end smartphones, tablet computers and smart TV devices

 

Nokia entered the tablet space in May 2005 with the Nokia 770 running Maemo, a Debian-based Linux distribution custom-made for their Internet tablet line

 

WeTab OS adds runtimes for Android and Adobe AIR and provides a proprietary user interface optimized for the WeTab device. On September 27, 2011 the Linux Foundation announced that MeeGo would be replaced in 2012 by Tizen.^[

 

Blackberry OS

The OS is based on the QNX system that Research in Motion acquired in early 2010.

 

Tablet use by businesses has jumped in the 2010s, as business have started to use them for conferences, events and trade shows.^[147] In 2012, Intel reported that their tablet program improved productivity for about 19,000 of their employees by an average of 57 minutes a day.^[148] In the US and Canada, it is estimated that 60% of online consumers will own a tablet by 2017 and in Europe, 42% of online consumers will own one.^[149]
As of the beginning of 2013, 29% of US online consumers own tablet computers, a significant jump from 5% in 2011.^[150] As of the beginning of 2014, 44% of US online consumers own tablets.^[151] Tablet use has also become increasingly common amongst children. A 2014 survey found that touch screens were the most frequently used object for play amongst American children under the age of 12. Touch screen devices were used more often in play than game consoles, board games, puzzles, play vehicles, blocks and dolls/action figures. Despite this, the majority of parents said that a touch screen device was "never" or only "sometimes" a toy.^[152] As of 2014, nearly two-thirds of American 2-to 10-year-olds have access to a tablet or e-reader.^[153] The large use of tablets by adults is as a personal internet-connected TV

 

 

 

 

 

RCA 10.1" Tablet

RCA 10.1" Tablet 16GB Quad Core Bonus Keyboard/Case

$147.99

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 The new Google Certified RCA RCT6203W46 with WiFi 10.1" tablet PC will change the way you think about traditional tablets, in a good way. Powered by an ARM Cortex-A9 processor and 1GB of RAM, RCA's new 10-inch tablet has plenty of power to run all of your favorite Google Play apps, movies or games, ensuring the best user experience Android's 4.4 (KitKat) operating system has to offer. The beautifully clear 10-inch display will have you thinking you're a part of the show. The included keyboard and KingSoft Office makes this the perfect tablet for work or play. Onboard storage isn't an issue either with 16GB of flash storage for pictures, apps and multimedia. Included with the RCA RCT6203W46 with WiFi 10.1" tablet PC is a sharp, faux leather folio case, making it easy to tote and protecting it from wear and tear

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RCA RCT6203W46 with WiFi 10.1" Touchscreen Tablet PC:
Technical Specifications:

• 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 quad-core processor
• 1GB DDR3 of system memory
• 10.1" touchscreen, 1024 x 600 resolution, virtual keyboard
• The Android 4.4 KtKat tablet has built-in 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth

Additional Features:

Great buy

 

• Back 2MP webcam and front 0.3MP webcam with microphone
• microUSB 2.0 port, microHDMI port, stereo headphone jack
• 16GB onboard storage memory, additional memory via microSD card slot
• The touchscreen tablet PC has built-in speaker
• Up to 6 hours of run time on a full charge
• The Android 4.4 KtKat tablet weighs 2.25 lbs; 10.95" x 1.22" x 6.89" dimensions

Software and Applications:

• Android 4.4 OS (KitKat)
• Walmart, Sam's Club, Vudu, eMusic, Kingsoft Office
• Android browser and Google Play (for applications)
• Android Music Player
• Media Formats on the touchscreen tablet PC: popular media formats

What's in the Box:

• RCA RCT6203W46 with WiFi 10.1" tablet PC and AC adapter
• Wired keyboard folio

 

RCA 7" Tablet

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$69.99

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 Introducing the RCA 7" Tablet. Operating on Android's latest operating system, Android 4.4 (KitKat), you can enjoy more of what the Google Play store has to offer. Share a smile with friends and family using the tablet's front or rear cameras. Whether taking in a movie, playing a favorite game or surfing the Web, the RCA 7" Tablet quad-core processor and 8GB flash storage surely won't disappoint. Included with the tablet is a sharp, faux leather folio case, making it easy to tote and protecting it from wear and tear.

RCA 7" Tablet 8GB Quad Core with Keyboard/Case:
Technical Specifications:

• 1GHz Quad-Core processor
• 1GB DDR3 of system memory
• 7" touchscreen, 1024 x 600 resolution, virtual keyboard
• The 8GB tablet with keyboard and case has built-in 802.11b/g/n WiFi

Additional Features:

• Back 2MP webcam and front 0.3MP webcam with microphone
• microUSB 2.0 port, stereo headphone jack
• 8GB onboard storage memory, additional memory via microSD card slot

Built-in speaker

The quad core tablet features up to 4 hours of run time on a full charge

The RCA 7" Tablet weighs 0.7 lbs; 7.56" x 0.47" x 4.65" dimensions

Software and Applications:

• Android 4.4 OS (KitKat)
• Walmart, Sam's Club, Vudu, eMusic
• Android browser and Google Play (for applications)
• Android Music Player
• Media Formats: popular media formats available on the quad core tablet

What's in the Box:

• Tablet and AC adapter
• Wired keyboard folio included with the 8GB tablet with keyboard and case

Moto X 2gen

$79.99

+$5.60 tax. Free shipping

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Moto X 2nd Gen

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This smartphone is a curved metal frame, vivid 5.2" HD display, and thousands of ways to make yours unique meets a pure Android experience with enhanced voice control.
Starting at $49.99 with a 2-year contract
 Processor

Motorola Mobile Computing System including 2.5GHz Qualcomm^® Snapdragon^TM 801 with quad-core CPU (MSM 8974-AC), Adreno 330 @ 578 MHz GPU, Natural Language Processor, Contextual Computing Processor

Camera	13MP Quick Capture Camera, Auto Focus, 4X Digital Zoom, Ring flash with dual LEDs, 1080p HD video (30 fps), Slow motion video and 4K UHD capture. (Camera aperature f2.25)	Image Formats: JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, WebP, WBMP
Video	2MP Full HD Recording Front Facing Camera	Video Formats: H.263, H.264 AVC, MPEG–4 SP, VP8
Music	Music/Audio Formats Supported: AAC, AAC+, Enhanced AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, MIDI, MP3, PCM/WAVE, FLAC, Vorbis	Headset: 3.5mm Audio Jack
Design	5.2 inches Full HD AMOLED Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Touch Screen Display
Memory / Processor	Memory: 16GB on board memory + 2GB RAM	Processor: 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 with quad-core CPU
Battery	Battery: Non–removable (2300 mAh)	Usage Time: Up to 24 hours OR	Standby Time: Up to 10 days
Network	Network: LTE Band 13/4 (700/1700 MHz), CDMA/1xEVDO Rev. A (800/1900 MHz)	Global Network: EDGE/GSM (850/900/1800/1900), HSPA/UMTS(850/900/1900/2100)
Hearing Aid Compatibility	M4/T4

Memory (RAM)

2GB

Storage (ROM)

16GB & 32GB

Dimensions

Height: 140.8mm ( 5.54 inches)

Width: 72.4mm ( 2.85 inches)

Curve: 3.8-9.9mm ( 0.15- 0.39 inches)

Weight:

144 grams (5.08 ounces)

Display

5.2" AMOLED

1080p FULL HD 1920x1080

423 ppi

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Battery

2300 mAh
Mixed usage up to 24 hours*

Water Resistant

Yes

Networks

GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, 4G LTE

Bands (by model)

Moto X - Pure Edition (GSM Unlocked with T-Mobile SIM - XT1095):
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700 (AWS), 1900, 2100 MHz)
4G LTE (02, 04, 17)

AT&T (XT1097):
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700 (AWS), 1900, 2100 MHz)
4G LTE (02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 17)

Verizon (XT1096):
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz)
CDMA (850, 1900 MHz)
4G LTE (02, 03, 04, 07, 13)

Rear Camera

13 MP

• f / 2.25 aperture
• Quick Capture
• Tap anywhere to capture
• Ring flash with dual LEDs
• 4K UHD video capture
• 1080p HD video (30 fps)
• 4X digital zoom
• Slow motion video
• Burst mode
• Auto HDR
• Panorama
• Tap to focus

Front Camera

2 MP

SIM Card

Nano-SIM

Connectivity

Micro USB, 3.5mm headset jack

Bluetooth^® Technology

Bluetooth version 4.0 LE

Wi-Fi

802.11a/g/b/n/ac (dual band capable)

Speaker:

Front-ported

Video Capture

1080p HD and 2160p Ultra HD Video, 30fps (MPEG4, H.264)

NFC

Yes

Location Services

GPS

Base Models**

Black
Black with Black Leather
White with Bamboo

Backs**

Choose from 25 different backs (17 colors, 4 woods, 4 leathers).

Accents**

Choose from 10 accent colors on the back and now the front too.

*All battery life claims are approximate and based on an average user profile that includes both usage and standby. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on signal strength, network configuration, features selected, and voice, data, operating temperature and other application usage patterns.

**Colors, materials and availability vary by market.https://www.motorola.com/us/motomaker?pid=FLEXR2

LG G Flex

$199.99

+$14.00 tax. Free shipping

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This phone was fist anouced october but was later relesed in november Phenomenal battery life the G Flex has lots of unique features that make it fun to use, one of two curved smartphones that have come out of Korea over the last two months.LG has proven itself to be a true champion of innovation across more than six decades of consumer electronics experience around the globe. LG has now leveraged that expertise, forever changing the very shape of the smartphone category by creating our latest breakthrough, the new G Flex, the world’s first curved, flexible smartphone.the G Flex is a triumph of engineering. It represents the latest in screen technology, borrowing from LG’s award-winning curved OLED TVs. The G Flex now brings you a curved form factor that fits in the palm of your hand.
The G Flex is cutting-edge from the inside out. It’s powered by a unique new type of long-life battery that actually flexes along with the phone. And the entire device is constructed from state-of-the-art materials, to perform feats no other smartphone can, for an uncompromising experienceG Flex’s curved screen fills your field of vision for a more immersive, panoramic viewing experience. Plus, the high-quality OLED display offers bright, vivid reproduction while helping to minimize glare from reflections.The LG G Flex packs the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Processor, a blazing-fast CPU for smooth, seamless operation, even with multiple apps open at onceThe 13-megapixel camera captures all of life’s moments beautifully, including crisp nighttime photos and precise action shots. Then bring those memories to life on the expansive display, or print and share your images
Dual Window

Dual Window splits the screen into two panels, each with a comprehensive view of a different app for effective multitasking on the wide display.

QuickTheater

QuickTheater gives you direct access to your photos, videos and YouTube. Just hold the LG G Flex horizontally and use two thumbs to “open” the screen.

Slide Aside

Switch between three different apps at once simply by sliding three fingers left or right across the screen, to juggle more tasks, more quickly.

KnockOn

A simple knocking gesture is all it takes to wake LG G Flex’s display, without picking it up or pressing the power key.

Fluid Lock Screen

Transcending art and function, this user interface provides an ever-changing 180° lock screen image and fluid unlock animations with clever sounds.

What's in the Box

LG G Flex handset; battery; wall charger; USB cable; getting started guide

The LG G Flex

Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS

An even sweeter Jelly Bean, the Android 4.2.2 operating system's Android 4.2.2's new restricted profiles feature can be used to limit access to apps and content -- at home with your family and at work. Fast, fluid, and smooth, Android 4.2.2 offers effortless movement between home screens -- like turning the pages of a book. And it includes faster orientation changes, quicker switching between recent apps, and smoother and more consistent rendering throughout your mobile device.

Browse and download thousands of free and paid apps from around the world via Google Play or the Amazon Appstore for Android.
Restricted Profiles. Put your tablet into a mode with limited access to apps and content. For example, a parent can set up profiles for each family member, and a business manager can set up profiles that keep employees focused on work.
Built-in Security Protection. Android is designed to keep you and your data safe. Every app runs in its own sandbox, a secure space isolated from other apps. And whenever you download an app, Android can automatically scan it for viruses, checking apps against a database maintained by Google.
Expandable, Actionable Notifications. Android has always put you in control when it comes to staying notified and connected. Just swipe down from the top of the screen to see all your notifications in one place. Late for a meeting or missed a call? Take action in an instant directly from the notifications shade.
Smooth Operator. More reactive and uniform touch responses mean you can almost feel the pixels beneath as your finger moves across the screen. .
Live in the Now. With Google Now, you get the right information at just the right time -- before you even ask. It can tell you today's weather before you start your day, or when the next train will arrive as you're standing on the platform. .
Smarter Keyboard with Gesture Typing. Just glide your finger over the letters you want to type, and lift after each word. You don't have to worry about spaces because they're added automatically for you.
Beam Photos and Videos. With Android Beam, you can easily share your photos and videos The idea of a curved device is enough to pique anyone's interest, but there's one thing holding it back from mainstream acceptance: the price. Retailing for the US equivalent of $940, this unique handset isn't for the budget-conscious, and it isn't going to make your every dream come true either. To most potential buyers, the return on investment is pretty low; it's high-end, sure, but is it worth paying a $200 or $300 premium just for the shape? We believe you already know the answer to that, but keep on reading to find out if l agree with you.

The Top-notch performence of the g flex is tramendice and the Flexible screen adds to the phone's durability to me the Camera lacks optical image stabilization and the phone is very expensive.

4G Network

LTE 800 / 1800 / 2600 - D958 LTE 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 - D955

LTE 700 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - D959, D950 The 4g bands are solid making a speedfast experience and  better performance. The Dimensions of this phone is 160.5 x 81.6 x 8.7 mm (6.32 x 3.21 x 0.34 in. and waigth 177g. The size of this phone is 720 x 1280 pixels, 6.0 inches (~245 ppi pixel density) with Multitouch. The lg flex has a micro sim card slot and the body is cuverd with a self -healing back panel curved P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors and  protecteced with corning gorilla glass 2  lg is callin it the shap of innovation. Alert types   Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones has a loud speaker with Dolby mobile sound enhancement and a 3.5mm headphone jack for vyour head phones.