What is the best netbook or tablet

In early 2010, Apple introduced the iPad - a revolutionary device that actually revived a long time, "zagnuvshiysya" segment of such devices. Do not think that the iPad was the first representative in its niche: since 2000 the various companies in every way (but, unfortunately unsuccessfully) experimented on the Tablet PC market, generating, then laptops with touch screens, the device with a slide-out keyboard than- is reminiscent of a modern tablet. In general, the form factors were different. As a rule, as the software platform used by Windows XP or Windows Mobile, CE. Soup These were already archaic at the time of their release, and some of the usability and say no. Because of this, this class of devices has not been popular.
In 2010, Apple announced its first tablet. As it turned out, the company felt it is very thin market conditions: The device was successful. Moreover, this tablet is revolutionized the market, creating a new segment of the devices - Internet tablets. Following the iPad `om the market surged on a wave of third-party alternatives. At each show, beginning and ending with the CES CeBIT, producers have announced several new plates. To date, the market (even Russia) has accumulated a variety of Tablet PC, a simple user can get confused when choosing such a device. But my stuff is not about how to select the tablet.
The thing that I noticed an interesting trend in the vast variety of technical forums: people are increasingly asking, "What to buy: a tablet or netbook?". In some places, even the common dilemma between a laptop and a tablet. I'll try to help maximize available doubters select one of the two devices.
So, let's begin.
Complexity of choice
Comparison of two different classes of devices on one side like folly, because the Each device is aimed at fulfillment of their specific functions, and compare, say, a smartphone and a microwave, no one will. But the tablet and a netbook - it is such a device, which partially overlap with, or otherwise interpret each other's functions and performance of the same level of convenience features on the two devices is different and it is caused by many factors.
First, the operating system (OS). As you know, netbooks are mainly based on the operating system from Microsoft (Windows Vista, Windows Se7en). You can also post-installation species Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Linups), a particularly severe geeks share with the world of experience installing on netbook Hackintosh (hacked version of MacOS X). Thus, for a netbook pre-installed operating system, similar to PCs and laptops. But MirSovetov readers need to understand that in the case of tablets situation is somewhat different. Of course, there are tablets on Windows 7, particularly the producers have a reasonable and pre-install some kind of "touch-shell" on top of a virgin OS. But no shell, hiding UI system can not hide the poverty of a third-party management software through the touch screen. The fact that Windows-programs in no way adapted for touch control. And with the standard software situation is exactly the same. There are problems with everyday household use, so these devices are not popular. Fans have to wait for Windows to start the tablets on the market promising (by manufacturer) Windows 8.
Best-selling tablet (about 70% market share) has been and remains iPad (now iPad 2/The new iPad), based on iOS - proprietary mobile operating system from Apple.
The brainchild of the company from Cupertino ever try to catch up with manufacturers entering the market with a tablet-based Android OS. "Pills" on this OS at this time came out a huge amount. Every self-respecting vendor tries to occupy this niche, "chop off" a piece of this tasty pie. Unfortunately, very rarely, producers go really high quality, convenient and pleasant to use tablets. Typically, this is a device having a large number of "notebook" attributes such as USB, HDMI connectors, the lack of charging via USB, etc. These "cars" does not fit into the general spirit of the time, do not fit into the concept of mobile tablet at all. But along with this there are very high quality plates taken on Android devices such as Samsung, Asus, HTC. Prior to the announcement of Android 3.0 Honeycomb February 22, 2011, the plates produced in the "smartphone" version of the OS - Android 2.2. The only decent tablet for this version of the OS has been and remains Samsung Galaxy Tab, because the company is qualitatively altered interface for easy operation with a 7 "screen. With the release of Honeycomb, and now Ice Cream Sandwich, took place "injected" into the market a new wave of tablets, is a specially designed, tablet version of Android. Successful and has been selling very small number of tablets due to lack of foresight, again, producers, incorrect positioning, weak, presentations, marketing and other irrational factors.
In addition to these operating systems and tablets based on open system MeeGo (2 tablet on the market), HP Web OS (proprietary systems from HP, is a software platform for the HP Touch Pad) and the BlackBerry Tablet OS, preinstalled in the BlackBerry Playbook. Each operating system provides end users with different capabilities in terms of execution of various tasks. Boxed usage model (without installing additional software) in all plates is approximately the same. Ability to install additional software and games at the most widely iPad with its iOS, and worst of all with this, HP Web OS, BlackBerry Tablet OS and, of course, MeeGo.
Another aspect that differentiates a netbook from the tablet, this form factor. The tablet in this respect more mobile, because it is a candy bar and not a "clamshell" as a netbook. However, many prefer a netbook tablet in view of the full physical keyboard, through which at times easier to solve a variety of office tasks, for example, to fill a table or print a lengthy texts. This point is very subjective, because when the special skill on the 10 "tablet with varying success, too, can touch-type, at least, even glancing at the keys, the number of errors will be minimal in view of the rather large size of the keys. Also, when printing on the tablet much easier just to look at printed information on the screen, rather than lift up my eyes to the display on a netbook (for readers who have mastered the "blind" method of recruitment is not so important). Form Factor - this is a very individual aspect. It can not be attributed to the unique pluses and minuses of the absolute. For people who like to strike a balance, developed the device, such as Asus Transformer or Slider, combine, and touch screen for interactive and dynamic content to work with, and the detachable keyboard, which can be useful in the case of large total editing office documents.
The next point is the hardware. It is a netbook and tablet is radically different. Netbooks running on the basis of a more demanding, computer operating systems, respectively, require more resources. As a result, today almost all netbooks are equipped with respect to processor performance, more memory, and, most importantly, large internal memory (ROM): Hard drives can vary up to 1 terabyte, SSD, as a rule, does not exceed 128 Gb. The plates, of course, can not compete with the volume of the hard drive and the maximum that they provide to users is 64Gb. As for the processor, but now the trend in the pre-set in their tablets dual-core chips (expected soon and the flow chetyrhyadernyh tablets based on the N-Vidia Kal-El). However, it should be noted that the mobile OS is not so demanding on resources, so the speed of their work on the plates (especially if you have a very high-quality optimization, which is available, such as the iPad) is very, very well.
The implementation of functional
Each operating system provides a level of comfort in performing different tasks. And each operating system are present as critical flaws, and exclusive benefits. The dispute over the choice of operating systems can run into the century, and I want to consider a netbook and a tablet as a segment of the devices in isolation from the manufacturer and the preinstalled operating system.
Boxed model using a netbook is richer and more diverse, it is caused by a huge amount of software for Windows. However, readers should understand MirSovetov that netbook hardware specifications limit the use of some programs and games, but the soft-base is still very rich. Against this background, stands a tablet with a seemingly less software, but a guaranteed starting on it is absolutely all software developed for it. In addition, in recent years in mobile application stores an increasing number of unique computer programs successfully replicate its functionality.
Tablet PC to use the convenience of the user, through the touch screen, is in constant interaction with what is happening on the screen. This is extremely useful for many tasks, such as "surfing" on the Internet, gaming, working with photos, reading the literature, both fiction and periodicals.
Advantageous distinction tablets is also almost instantaneous switch, which opens up access to basic functions almost immediately, without waiting boot or out of sleep mode.
The netbook is due to the presence of the keyboard handy, wherever this is the keyboard can be useful, it is usually in the office applications, social networks, instant messengers and other videos to watch, I think, equally nice on both devices, with the exception of two shades : notebook, due to the presence of a full-fledged operating system, in terms of the video is omnivorous, but due to the small battery will not let you spoil the sight of more than 3-5 hours. The tablet is the first advantage of the netbook handles quite simple - by installing a third-party video players, and on the autonomy of the "pill" more than great: you can "kill" your eyes to a record ten hours in the case with the iPad.
As a conclusion ...
I tried to draw readers to the fact that, ultimately, to choose between these two devices will have you. And it is oh, what a difficult task. First of all, have a deep kopanut in order to find the hidden desires and needs of future acquisitions. And from these requirements and is repelled by the choice. You will need your mobile device with a large screen and good autonomy for Internet surfing and watching videos? Your choice - the tablet. A lot of editing text files? Experience the definitive need for a physical keyboard, as fiercely hate touch screens? In this case, it is better to look towards the netbook. Personally, I think you need to have something, and another device. Sooner or later you will understand that completely replace one or the other device can not nothing but the same device. In the presence of the tablet and netbook you use both devices, depending on emerging needs. But I want to repeat once again: any device selection is very subjective and individual. There is no manual or article can not in its entirety to tell you what you need. Successful acquisitions!