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Tablet Computer Compared to Laptops and PCs

Posted by on Monday, 11 April, 2011



Tablet Computers are becoming the hot new technology item. You are able to do more than with a netbook and it is smaller. This makes it an easy computer to carry with you to even more places and opens up more possibilities. Some people prefer these to eReaders because you can load an eReader program and do so much more.

What is a tablet computer?

A tablet computer is sometimes called a tablet PC. Since the is not a PC, and some tablets are expected to be Linux based, a tablet computer is the correct term. While it is bigger than a cell phone, it is smaller than a laptop and unless you buy an accessory keyboard it does not have on in the traditional sense.

What does it use for a keyboard?

This mobile computer is typically a flat screen with a virtual keyboard that can appear on the screen. You can use your fingers or a stylus pen type device to type on the tablet. Most are touch enabled allowing you to use your fingers to “flip” pages, enlarge, shrink and move around a screen.
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Best Android Apps: My Top 10 Choices

Posted by on Tuesday, 1 February, 2011

Android based phones have a diverse array of applications available. For the new Android user, it can almost be overwhelming choosing which apps to install. With the recent release of new Androids handsets from major brands like Motorola, HTC, and Google, the Android developer community has been given a boost to crank out good quality Android software. Today, Android Marketplace features more than 10,000 apps from personal finances to games and utilities. While some applications are more useful to some than others, here are my top 10 Android apps.

Connect Bot
Connect Bot is an absolute must-have application for anyone that works with Unix or Linux servers. This app is a very decent and capable secure shell client for the Android phone. Connect Bot is an SSH Client for the Android Phone which allows you to connect to remote servers directly from your hand-held device. Read the rest of this entry »