Laptops vs Tablets

Benefits of a Laptop

1. Ease of Printing (Note printing may not be cumbersome on newer home printers)
2. Ease of Multitasking (Note some tablets have multitasking ability)
3. Screen size (though tablets can mirror to large TVs and displays)
4. Full size keyboard and mouse support (Note you can purchase full-size blue-tooth keyboards for tablets)

Benefits of a Tablet

1. Portability (Weight can be less than 1lb vs 2.5+ with laptops averaging at 5lbs).
2. Battery Life (8-20 hours: Note some high-end laptops can get up to 12 hours)
3. App Access (Photo and video editors may not be available on laptops)
4. Touch access (Note some laptops have touchscreens)
5. Security (Viruses are not as common on tablets, especially iPads as Apple regulates the app store well)
6. Price (Cost can be as low as $120 vs $500 new for a laptop though refurbished can be as low as )