How does a tablet pc work?
Desk computers and notebooks have faced stiff competition, especially since the appearance of the first iPad. We are talking about the tablet PC. Visually, this device has little in common with traditional computers. How does such a slim mini-computer work?
That AppleiPad was the first flat portable in 2010 computerwhich was sold in larger numbers. There are now countless model variants with different processor architectures and operating systems that cover all possible price segments.
PC - light and flat with a touchscreen
The term tablet PC has been used by Microsoft since 2001 for a particularly light notebook without hinged parts. The device is extremely flat, resembles a writing board in shape and size.
- Since it is not a protected term in the sense of trademark law, it is used for different device constructions. A general feature of this device class is that the devices can be operated in the hand.
- The performance and functionality of a normal computer is made possible by x86 processors. Cheaper flat computers usually have ARM processors.
From the classic to the modern tablet computer
- Traditional tablet PCs have a range of functions and a structure similar to that of notebooks. The main differences are in the housing design and in the Display, which can be operated via pen and touch. The remaining components like hard disk/SSD, random access memory and processor are common PC standards. This makes the one developed for x86 processors work software. Operating systems can usually be exchanged for devices with the Microsoft PC standard.
- In modern models, a keyboard waived. Data is entered by touching the capacitive (touch-sensitive) display (touchscreen or multi-touchscreen) with a pen or fingertip. A virtual keyboard is used to enter text and characters. Special icons and menus for calling up a wide variety of applications are available. A separate software for handwriting recognition allows pen input. The devices are set to a special operating system (iOs, Android, Windows).
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A conventional computer works the same way
- A tablet PC works like a conventional computer. The essential components such as processor, hard disk / SSD / flash memory and main memory are available. However, for a device the size of the device, they are hardly thicker than a smartphone, significantly smaller and permanently installed. Everything is behind a touch-sensitive display, which is about the size of a notebook.
- Sensors are important components. They react when one or more fingers swipe across the display to control them. Specially integrated sensors ensure appropriate reactions when turning, turning and tilting.
- WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS and Bluetooth enable wireless internet connection and data transfer. Clinker, USB or HDMI connections allow connections to other devices (TV, smartphone, notebook, PC) and accessories (keyboard, speakers, headphones).
In contrast to mainframes and notebooks, the main operating systems used are not from Microsoft. Android (Google) and iOS (Apple) dominate the market. Microsoft wants its Windows 8 operating system become the third player.
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