Tablets in 2012: How Are They Going to Be?

If you had to pick a device that will be the cynosure of the market in 2012, it would be none other than the 'Tablet'. Well! I choose 'Tablets' as I think 2012 will be the year when tablets are going to evolve as devices with a clear differentiation factor that will distinguish them from the general netbooks and laptops. "Why?" - You might be thinking. Read on to find out.

If MWC (Mobile World Congress) is anything to go by, tablets getting rolled out this year will have the following set of features:

1. HD Screens

The definition of HD is actually evolving to be different for different generations. While for tablets released in 2011, the resolution was approximately 1024 * 768 pixels, it will change in 2012. Tablets will be rolling out with double the resolution i.e. 2048 * 1536 pixels. Due to such high resolution, users of these tablets will really enjoy watching movies and video clips and the general media experience is going to be mind-blowing.

2. Quad-Core Processors

2011 was the year when tablets launched with Dual-Core processors. These were a significant improvement over the Single-Core counterparts. 2012 will be the year of Quad-Core processors which are in turn an improvement over their Dual-Core counterparts. Chip manufacturers like ARM, Qualcomm and Nvidia have already started to produce their Quad-Core chips and you can expect to see these chips in devices of Samsung and HTC pretty soon. In fact, Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime is the first device in the market to be sporting Tegra 3: a Quad-Core processor developed by Nvidia. The cardinal advantage with these processors is that the general UI experience is going to be much smoother with tasks getting executed in a much lesser time. The graphics are going to be much more detailed and the visual effects produced by Quad-Core processors will be more pronounced than the visual effects produced by Dual-Core processors.

3. 12+ Hour Battery Life

If you can recollect all the tablets released in 2011, you can figure out that only a handful of tablets had great battery life. Well! In 2012, this is all set to change. Tablets are going to be performing very well in the battery life department. The proof is already visible in a product like the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime. Keyboard dock attached, the Prime will be able to chug along for up to 18 hours. At least, that's how Asus is advertising it. Though, it might not be able to deliver such enormous battery life it will definitely be way better than general tablets released in 2011. If you want further proof, try out the 'Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7' when it finds its way into the market and you will get to know what I mean.

4. LTE Connectivity

The flagship tablets of all leading manufacturers will be integrated with LTE connectivity which will enrich the browsing experience on such devices. Generally, consumers who purchase a tablet use it for media consumption. 'Browsing the Internet', during which the users also stream songs and videos, is one of the chief ways in which they consume the media and LTE connectivity will make this experience a really pleasant one.

Though it seems that the above features (which the tablets to be released in 2012 shall be integrated with) point to better devices, the question on the extent to which they have become better remains. Well, I say this for one reason: Apps. At the end of the day, how much ever powerful a tablet you'll be putting in the hands of the consumers, they'll be able to derive maximum satisfaction only from using the software that the tablet is shipping with and if the current 'App Ecosystem' is anything to go by, the user experience that the consumers shall have with the software is not going to lead to maximum satisfaction as most of the Apps in the market out there right now (forget 4 cores!!) actually don't even fully utilize 2 cores. So, the App ecosystem should also develop with a pace equivalent to the pace with which the hardware inside the tablets is being improved. The issue of how this has to be achieved is something which the industry itself has to address soon. But, as long as there is improvement, be it hardware or software, it is always good. Don't you think so?

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Going Off to College? - How to Select a Student Laptop That Rocks In Price and Quality

Virtually every manufacturer claims to produce the best student laptops. And whilst it is true that there are wide selection of quality laptops out there, there is no such thing as "one laptop fits all."

Before a student buys a laptop, he needs to think about what he'll be using his laptop for and even how often he will be using it. For example, an engineering major would most likely have a need for a more powerful laptop than a business administration major.

So user profile is key. If you are a helpless academic that relies on his notebook heavily to do calculations, check theories and do class assignments, then portability and battery life would mean a lot. For you, a thin-and-light laptop may be best. If you a voracious bookworm that uses a laptop (in one spot) for long stretches when working on projects, researching or just plain reading, then you could do with a mid range laptop.

This machine would come with a larger display and keyboard for comfort but yet offer decent portability. But you know what they say, "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy". Sure you want use a laptop to help with your school work and get good grades but college can be boring with without that fun factor.

If you are serious but at times a fun loving student, the best student laptop for you would be an entertainment laptop; one with Blu-ray, great display and sound. If you are a bit extreme on the "play" side of the equation, then a party animal like yourself could do with a gaming laptop. Perhaps you are an extra-light traveler.

You just need to carry around a small mobile computing assistant while your main laptop or desktop PC stays put. For you, a tablet computer would be more suitable. In this day and age of downsizing, recession and increasing trade deficits, many students may seriously struggle to find the extra cash to buy a laptop. If you are on a tight budget, comparison shopping is extremely important.

This is why for each category of student, we recommend 3 different laptops/tablets that may suit your needs and budget. We feel it is also important to educate yourself on what to look for in a college laptop. No, we don't expect you to be tech savvy, but it helps to know the basics.

For example, what are the differences between a college notebook that has a solid state hard drive (SSD) and one that has a traditional hard drive? Why is this distinction important? How much processing power do I need? Do I really need an extended warranty?

The student laptop guide can help you get up to speed with the basics. One last thing to note; some schools require that students use laptops that are configured in a certain way. This is to ensure that the less-tech savvy students own laptops that can cope with the needs of their courses.

We therefore suggest that you check with your school first. You may find that students are offered discounts on college-recommended laptops. Furthermore, you would at least be certain that a college-recommended laptop would have the software and specs you need.

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