Briefing document
Purpose:
The purposes of this briefing note is to use the Internet to search for information
about the tablet computers and phones available.
iPad vs. Android Tablet
As Google's Android platform rises in popularity and challenges the iPad's market
share, it can be confusing for the consumer who simply wants a good, quality tablet
without the hassle. In fact, it can sometimes be hard to tell one from the other without
checking the back for a label. So which should you go with? The iPad? A Galaxy
Tab? The iPad vs. Android dilemma can be a difficult one, but it's a question that can
be solved by asking yourself what you want in a tablet. In order to determine which
tablet is right for you, I’ll go over the strengths and weaknesses of both platforms.
Strengths
The iPhone/iPad ecosystem is a huge
strength for the iPad. This includes the App
Store, which has over a million apps, many
of which are designed with the iPad's larger
display in mind. This ecosystem also
includes accessories, which go beyond just
tablet cases, wireless keyboards and
external speakers. You can do everything
from hook your guitar into an iPad to converting your iPad i nto a miniature coin-
operated arcade game (minus the need for quarters). The iPad also tends to be
more stable and easier to use than Android tablets. Apple approves each app
individually, ensuring that it (mostly) does what it claims it will do and the worst of the
bugs are eliminated. Because Apple and app developers only need to support a
limited number of devices, it is easier to stamp out bugs. And while Android has
made great strides in becoming easier to use, Apple's device tends to be simpler and
less overwhelming. The iPad is also a market leader, with each iPad release
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Purpose:
The purposes of this briefing note is to use the Internet to search for information
about the tablet computers and phones available.
iPad vs. Android Tablet
As Google's Android platform rises in popularity and challenges the iPad's market
share, it can be confusing for the consumer who simply wants a good, quality tablet
without the hassle. In fact, it can sometimes be hard to tell one from the other without
checking the back for a label. So which should you go with? The iPad? A Galaxy
Tab? The iPad vs. Android dilemma can be a difficult one, but it's a question that can
be solved by asking yourself what you want in a tablet. In order to determine which
tablet is right for you, I’ll go over the strengths and weaknesses of both platforms.
Strengths
The iPhone/iPad ecosystem is a huge
strength for the iPad. This includes the App
Store, which has over a million apps, many
of which are designed with the iPad's larger
display in mind. This ecosystem also
includes accessories, which go beyond just
tablet cases, wireless keyboards and
external speakers. You can do everything
from hook your guitar into an iPad to converting your iPad i nto a miniature coin-
operated arcade game (minus the need for quarters). The iPad also tends to be
more stable and easier to use than Android tablets. Apple approves each app
individually, ensuring that it (mostly) does what it claims it will do and the worst of the
bugs are eliminated. Because Apple and app developers only need to support a
limited number of devices, it is easier to stamp out bugs. And while Android has
made great strides in becoming easier to use, Apple's device tends to be simpler and
less overwhelming. The iPad is also a market leader, with each iPad release
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