This document summarizes research on tablet computers. It discusses the objective to understand tablet development and role. It provides background on tablets and a history dating back to the 1980s. Research was conducted on advantages like portability and disadvantages like weaker video capabilities. A comparison was made between tablets, smartphones and desktops. An online survey found that most users see tablets as useful portable tools and rated them positively. In conclusion, tablets evolved from earlier innovations and became popular after the iPad, offering portability for tasks like reading.

1. Tablet Computers
Lee Po Ling 15225852
Lau Hoi Yan 15200736
Lung Kim 15225763
18 April 2016

2. Contents
Objective Introduction Mindmap
Researching
(background
comparison
advantage
disadvantage)
Survey
Results

3. Objective
• To understand the development of tablet
computers
• To find out the role of tablet computers
nowadays

4. Background (Video)

6. Researching
Use
significant
word
Phrase
searching
Alternate
keywords
Searching engine
• library search
• Yahoo

7. History
7
• Keywords: ”history" tablet, ”development" tablet,
"milestone" tablet
• Result: A variety of information but with different
interpretations
Title Site history
1.The History Of The Tablet, An
Idea Steve Jobs Stole And
Turned Into A Game-
Changer(2003)
http://www.business
insider.com/history-
of-the-tablet-2013-
5?op=1
The Linus Write-Top 1987)
GridPad
Apple Newton
PalmPilot
Windows XP tablet
Ipad
2. History of the Tablet http://www.pcmag.
com/slideshow/story
/285757/history-of-
the-tablet/
Dynabook
GRiDPad,
AT&T EO
Apple Newton
Microsoft Tablet PC
Apple iPad
3. The History of Tablet
Computers
.
http://www.dipity.c
om/cmclellan/The-
History-of-Tablet-
Computers/?mode=fs

8. Advantages & Disadvantages
8
Keywords:
tablet advantage ,tablet benefit ,tablet disadvantage,
tablet advantage disadvantage, pros cons tablet
Result:
just type either advantage or disadvantage, can search both
sides of information
1.Top 10 Benefits Of Tablet PCs
http://www.businesscomputingworld.co.uk/top-10-
benefits-of-tablet-pcs/
2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Tablet Computers
http://www.jollygoo.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-
of-tablet-computers
3. Laptops Vs. Tablets: Pros and Cons
http://shopap.lenovo.com/in/en/faqs/laptop-faqs/laptop-
vs-tablet/

9. Advantage
• Portable
• Great e books & note
takers
• Powerful social
networking tool
• Reliable operating system
• Quick access to and
creation of files, reports
and presentations
• Easy & comfortable to
use
Disadvantage
• Screen risk
• Lower input speed
• Weaker video capabilities
• Cannot store a massive
amount of data
• No optical drives for use
with CDs or DVDs
• Insufficient processing
power for complex works

10. 10
Comparison
key words:
difference tablet, smartphone desktop, tablet vs smartphone vs desktop,
tablet smartphone desktop comparison, tablet smartphone desktop
1.Moreland, K. (2012). Tablets are not smartphones. stop treating
them the same. B & T Weekly, Retrieved from
http://search.proquest.com/docview/1115115937?accountid=11440
2. Difference Between Laptop, Smartphone And Tablet
http://www.asian-women-magazine.com/computer/difference-
between-laptop-smartphone-and-tablet.php
3. Tablets vs. Laptops vs. Smartphones
http://www.pcworld.com/article/243132/tablets_vs_laptops_vs_sma
rtphones.html

12. Online Survey
• Target: All
• Information: Opinion on Tablet Computers
• Site: http://goo.gl/forms/rK5CioBT0e

14. 45%
55%
Gender
Male Female
Survey Result Analysis
Trend of using Tablet Computers

15. Basically, a majority of people use tablet computers and the ratio of
men and women is almost 1:1.

16. 46%
21%
4%
4%
25%
A tablet computer to you is...
A useful and portable tool
More or less the same as the smartphone
Entertainment
A back-up device for computer
Nothing as I don't use it
Most people think that tablet computers are useful and portable
tools and some think that they serve similarly as smartphone.
Only a few people use it for simply entertainment and back-up
device.
General Opinions on Tablet Computers

17. 3%
19%
39%
36%
3%
How people rate tablet computers
Not useful at all
Not useful
Ordinary
Useful
Very useful
The majority of people think that tablet computers are useful and ordinary.
While some(20%) think that it is not useful.
Usefulness of Tablet

18. Conclusion
• Tablet is an innovation that comes from an evolution in the
past
• Tablet becomes more popular after the invention of IPad
• Tablet is viewed as an useful and portable tool
• Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones are the portable devices
which have internet connections but carry distinct features
• Tablet PCs offer a better overall user experience whether
reading, writing or watching a movie with its high portability