Sohu Digital News] December 15 news , on the surface , tablets and Chromebook are two types of very different devices android rugged tablet. The former are generally considered to be the digestive apparatus , which is often seen as an inexpensive alternative to the notebook . With the Tablet PC applications and keyboard options gradually, while offline Chromebook enhanced functionality , these two types of devices you may hesitate when purchasing . Small size tablet and Chromebook price roughly equivalent, but slightly larger than the size of the plate would be more expensive than the Chromebook .
So in the end is more suitable for tablet or Chromebook How about you ? Technology website Laptopmag on these two types of devices were compared from all aspects .
Portability
Most large-size flat-panel weight is only half the Chromebook . iPad Air, Asus Transformer Pad TF701T and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) the weight of these three plates were 469g, 585g and 540g; while by contrast , HP Chromebook 11, Acer Chromebook C720 and Samsung Chromebook Series 3 of the weight namely, 1000g, 1179g and 1088g. If you need a day to bring their own equipment , the weight difference will bring very different. At the same time , most of the full-size flat-panel volume also be smaller than the Chromebook .
The weight of the small size of the plate will be much smaller than the Chromebook . For example, 7 inches Kindle Fire HDX weight on just 303.3g.
Even the keyboard plus protective cover , the overall weight of the tab! let is still lighter than the Chromebook . Surface 2 Type Cover with a weight of 930g, and with third-party keyboard protective sleeve iPad Air also weighs only 952g.
Winner : Tablet PC. Despite feeling more solid Chromebook , tablet when you hurry with the burden caused as much smaller .
Display
In addition to the more expensive ones Chromebook Pixel, most of the Chromebook 's screen resolution is only 1366x768. While it used to brush the web and watching movies is enough , but not for browsing high-resolution pictures or play games. And at present, only $ 299 Acer Chromebook C720P and Chromebook Pixel ( $ 1,299 ) to support touch screen .
The tablet's screen resolution is becoming higher and higher, Apple , Acer and Samsung 's products have been equipped with 2048x1536 or higher resolution , leading to a clear , detail-rich display. Even inexpensive small -sized flat panel - such as Kindle Fire HDX and Nexus 7 - also are equipped with a 1920x1200 r! esolution, high-resolution screen .
Tablet PC screen brightness should be higher , the average reached 359 lux. The screen brightness Chromebook is generally not high , including three reference herein equipment : HP Chromebook 11 (271 lux ) , the Samsung Series 3 (176 lux ) and Acer C720 (120 lux ) .
Winner : Tablet PC. Higher resolution , brighter screen , and also supports touch , Tablet PC 's display is clearly more versatile than the Chromebook .
Pointing Device
Most people will only use your fingers over the tablet , but if it is to perform more sophisticated tasks , this approach becomes less ideal. For example , if you want a huge table in which the selected text or numbers , nothing would be more appropriate than this operation cursor and touchpad . All Chromebook touchpad above all , of course you can also connect an external mouse to get the traditional desktop experience.
However, in the above Tablet PC , you can also use the stylus as a pointing device . Samsung's Galaxy series is one of the represent! atives, of course , you can also purchase third-party products themselves.
Winner : Chromebook. We prefer Chromebook provides traditional experience, especially when you're done.
Keyboard and input
Chromebook are equipped with a full-size keyboard , although input experience different, but we've tested from Acer , HP and Samsung's products can provide a sensitive buttons reflected. You can also use the shortcut keys to Chrome OS , such as forward, backward , and search .
iPad Air third-party keyboard price at $ 79-149 range, many of whom are many excellent products, but these products has not yet reached the level of experience Chromebook keyboard .
Microsoft and Asus keyboard provides official home base for the Tablet PC , is basically the same price range . The third-party Android keyboard lower price ( $ 15 onwards ) , but the quality is uneven , and sometimes there will be compatibility issues.
Winner : Chromebook. Integrated keyboard! to provide more comfort and excellent input experience.
Application
Considering the Chromebook is equipped with Google 's own Chrome OS system , you can only run Chrome in the above application , you can not install a traditional desktop software , such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. Although Chrome application which also has a corresponding alternatives , such as Google Docs and Pixlr Editor, but their function is not available.
Google claims Chrome app store which there were thousands of apps , all available in Chromebook. But compared to Android (80 million) and iOS (47.5 million), the number of applications , this is simply a fraction .
Winner : Tablet PC. Whether Android, iOS or Windows platforms , the application of choice of tablet to be better than the Chromebook.
Offline capability
Both tablet and Chromebook need to rely on the Internet, but Google 's platform more restrictive . Although there are hundreds of them Chromebook support offline applications , including Google 's own cloud dri! ves, " Angry Birds " and the Chart Editor Gliffy. However, when there is no network connection, you need to open Offline mode to use e-mail or a document. In addition, as Pandora, Pixlr Editor and "Bejeweled " These applications are not supported offline .
In the tablet above , there are a lot of applications can be used in offline mode , both productivity applications like Pages , " whitewater boats 2" this game, or image / video editing applications.
Winner : Tablet PC. Chromebook can indeed use in offline mode , but when the Tablet PC without a network connection is obviously to be more versatile .
Productive forces
When you use Google Docs , Chromebook support copy and paste this tradition shortcuts , but also more friendly setting options . And due to the switching of multiple tasks only need different labels for which the browser , it is relatively simple. You can also use the system bar to switch between applications.
iOS tablet can be u! sed to free the iWork suite , as well as many third-party office software . The Android tablet will be able to enjoy Google Drive and QuickOffice ( also including many third-party choice ) . And part of the Windows tablet also comes with Microsoft Office.
Windows Tablet and Android Tablet from Samsung and Asus have provided practical multi-window and multi-tasking software , so you can also see more content on the screen.
Although they originally designed for reading and entertainment tablet in productivity has also been improved , many applications support the creation of documents, spreadsheets and PPT.
Winner : draw. Although the Chromebook has the advantage of built-in keyboard , but the Tablet PC and Google Docs office suite as well, while multi-tasking capabilities and more outstanding .
Life
Chromebook and endurance tablet PCs are relatively good . Based on our stress test ( via Wi-Fi web browsing ongoing ) , the average score on the tablet 's battery life is 7 hours 38 minutes . But there are also some pro! ducts to be higher than this level, such as iPad Air (11 hours 51 minutes ) and Nexus 7 (8 hours 26 minutes ) .
And during the same test , the Samsung Series 3 Chromebook score is 7 hours 34 minutes . Other tablet can not run our tests , but the macro C720 play online video can stick 6.5 hours .
Winner : Tablet PC. Overall, the Tablet PC can achieve endurance to be even better .
Selling price
Tablet and Chromebook prices are lower than the average laptop, but compared to the market of high-end tablet , Chromebook 's price is even lower. For example, Acer C720 price is $ 199 ( about 1,200 yuan ) , the price of Samsung Series 3 is $ 249 ( about 1,500 yuan ) , while the larger screen size HP Chromebook 14 (14 inches, the other Chromebook is 12 inches ) the price is only $ 259 ( about 1570 yuan ) .
In contrast , iPad Air ( From USD 499), Surface 2 ( from $ 449 ) and the Galaxy Note 10.1 ( $ 549 ) price would be much higher . And if you intend to us! e the keyboard , it also count the purchase price of accessories .
Winner : Chromebook. Not only large-size flat price higher , you still need to purchase an additional keyboard parts .
Summary
Anyway, in the end is to buy Chromebook or tablet mainly need to consider your own situation . If you want a cheap laptop alternatives , also need a built-in keyboard , then the Chromebook is clearly the better choice. But in general, the Tablet PC in many aspects of performance to be even better than Chromebook.
Tablet portability , the display brightness and resolution are higher , while the application is also used more abundant than Chromebook . Although the Chromebook on offline capability has been strengthened, but still no more than the tablet. The tablet 's battery life is also better than the Chromebook .
If you plan to buy a new device is mainly used in the online environment , while the budget is not sufficient compared to large flat-screen Chromebook may be a better choice. But in terms of returns , we believe t! hat the Tablet PC is more value when the investment. (Eskimo)
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So in the end is more suitable for tablet or Chromebook How about you ? Technology website Laptopmag on these two types of devices were compared from all aspects .
Portability
Most large-size flat-panel weight is only half the Chromebook . iPad Air, Asus Transformer Pad TF701T and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) the weight of these three plates were 469g, 585g and 540g; while by contrast , HP Chromebook 11, Acer Chromebook C720 and Samsung Chromebook Series 3 of the weight namely, 1000g, 1179g and 1088g. If you need a day to bring their own equipment , the weight difference will bring very different. At the same time , most of the full-size flat-panel volume also be smaller than the Chromebook .
The weight of the small size of the plate will be much smaller than the Chromebook . For example, 7 inches Kindle Fire HDX weight on just 303.3g.
Even the keyboard plus protective cover , the overall weight of the tab! let is still lighter than the Chromebook . Surface 2 Type Cover with a weight of 930g, and with third-party keyboard protective sleeve iPad Air also weighs only 952g.
Winner : Tablet PC. Despite feeling more solid Chromebook , tablet when you hurry with the burden caused as much smaller .
Display
In addition to the more expensive ones Chromebook Pixel, most of the Chromebook 's screen resolution is only 1366x768. While it used to brush the web and watching movies is enough , but not for browsing high-resolution pictures or play games. And at present, only $ 299 Acer Chromebook C720P and Chromebook Pixel ( $ 1,299 ) to support touch screen .
The tablet's screen resolution is becoming higher and higher, Apple , Acer and Samsung 's products have been equipped with 2048x1536 or higher resolution , leading to a clear , detail-rich display. Even inexpensive small -sized flat panel - such as Kindle Fire HDX and Nexus 7 - also are equipped with a 1920x1200 r! esolution, high-resolution screen .
Tablet PC screen brightness should be higher , the average reached 359 lux. The screen brightness Chromebook is generally not high , including three reference herein equipment : HP Chromebook 11 (271 lux ) , the Samsung Series 3 (176 lux ) and Acer C720 (120 lux ) .
Winner : Tablet PC. Higher resolution , brighter screen , and also supports touch , Tablet PC 's display is clearly more versatile than the Chromebook .
Pointing Device
Most people will only use your fingers over the tablet , but if it is to perform more sophisticated tasks , this approach becomes less ideal. For example , if you want a huge table in which the selected text or numbers , nothing would be more appropriate than this operation cursor and touchpad . All Chromebook touchpad above all , of course you can also connect an external mouse to get the traditional desktop experience.
However, in the above Tablet PC , you can also use the stylus as a pointing device . Samsung's Galaxy series is one of the represent! atives, of course , you can also purchase third-party products themselves.
Winner : Chromebook. We prefer Chromebook provides traditional experience, especially when you're done.
Keyboard and input
Chromebook are equipped with a full-size keyboard , although input experience different, but we've tested from Acer , HP and Samsung's products can provide a sensitive buttons reflected. You can also use the shortcut keys to Chrome OS , such as forward, backward , and search .
iPad Air third-party keyboard price at $ 79-149 range, many of whom are many excellent products, but these products has not yet reached the level of experience Chromebook keyboard .
Microsoft and Asus keyboard provides official home base for the Tablet PC , is basically the same price range . The third-party Android keyboard lower price ( $ 15 onwards ) , but the quality is uneven , and sometimes there will be compatibility issues.
Winner : Chromebook. Integrated keyboard! to provide more comfort and excellent input experience.
Application
Considering the Chromebook is equipped with Google 's own Chrome OS system , you can only run Chrome in the above application , you can not install a traditional desktop software , such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. Although Chrome application which also has a corresponding alternatives , such as Google Docs and Pixlr Editor, but their function is not available.
Google claims Chrome app store which there were thousands of apps , all available in Chromebook. But compared to Android (80 million) and iOS (47.5 million), the number of applications , this is simply a fraction .
Winner : Tablet PC. Whether Android, iOS or Windows platforms , the application of choice of tablet to be better than the Chromebook.
Offline capability
Both tablet and Chromebook need to rely on the Internet, but Google 's platform more restrictive . Although there are hundreds of them Chromebook support offline applications , including Google 's own cloud dri! ves, " Angry Birds " and the Chart Editor Gliffy. However, when there is no network connection, you need to open Offline mode to use e-mail or a document. In addition, as Pandora, Pixlr Editor and "Bejeweled " These applications are not supported offline .
In the tablet above , there are a lot of applications can be used in offline mode , both productivity applications like Pages , " whitewater boats 2" this game, or image / video editing applications.
Winner : Tablet PC. Chromebook can indeed use in offline mode , but when the Tablet PC without a network connection is obviously to be more versatile .
Productive forces
When you use Google Docs , Chromebook support copy and paste this tradition shortcuts , but also more friendly setting options . And due to the switching of multiple tasks only need different labels for which the browser , it is relatively simple. You can also use the system bar to switch between applications.
iOS tablet can be u! sed to free the iWork suite , as well as many third-party office software . The Android tablet will be able to enjoy Google Drive and QuickOffice ( also including many third-party choice ) . And part of the Windows tablet also comes with Microsoft Office.
Windows Tablet and Android Tablet from Samsung and Asus have provided practical multi-window and multi-tasking software , so you can also see more content on the screen.
Although they originally designed for reading and entertainment tablet in productivity has also been improved , many applications support the creation of documents, spreadsheets and PPT.
Winner : draw. Although the Chromebook has the advantage of built-in keyboard , but the Tablet PC and Google Docs office suite as well, while multi-tasking capabilities and more outstanding .
Life
Chromebook and endurance tablet PCs are relatively good . Based on our stress test ( via Wi-Fi web browsing ongoing ) , the average score on the tablet 's battery life is 7 hours 38 minutes . But there are also some pro! ducts to be higher than this level, such as iPad Air (11 hours 51 minutes ) and Nexus 7 (8 hours 26 minutes ) .
And during the same test , the Samsung Series 3 Chromebook score is 7 hours 34 minutes . Other tablet can not run our tests , but the macro C720 play online video can stick 6.5 hours .
Winner : Tablet PC. Overall, the Tablet PC can achieve endurance to be even better .
Selling price
Tablet and Chromebook prices are lower than the average laptop, but compared to the market of high-end tablet , Chromebook 's price is even lower. For example, Acer C720 price is $ 199 ( about 1,200 yuan ) , the price of Samsung Series 3 is $ 249 ( about 1,500 yuan ) , while the larger screen size HP Chromebook 14 (14 inches, the other Chromebook is 12 inches ) the price is only $ 259 ( about 1570 yuan ) .
In contrast , iPad Air ( From USD 499), Surface 2 ( from $ 449 ) and the Galaxy Note 10.1 ( $ 549 ) price would be much higher . And if you intend to us! e the keyboard , it also count the purchase price of accessories .
Winner : Chromebook. Not only large-size flat price higher , you still need to purchase an additional keyboard parts .
Summary
Anyway, in the end is to buy Chromebook or tablet mainly need to consider your own situation . If you want a cheap laptop alternatives , also need a built-in keyboard , then the Chromebook is clearly the better choice. But in general, the Tablet PC in many aspects of performance to be even better than Chromebook.
Tablet portability , the display brightness and resolution are higher , while the application is also used more abundant than Chromebook . Although the Chromebook on offline capability has been strengthened, but still no more than the tablet. The tablet 's battery life is also better than the Chromebook .
If you plan to buy a new device is mainly used in the online environment , while the budget is not sufficient compared to large flat-screen Chromebook may be a better choice. But in terms of returns , we believe t! hat the Tablet PC is more value when the investment. (Eskimo)
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