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A TABLET computer, commonly shortened to tablet, is a mobile device, typically with a mobile operating system and touchscreen display processing circuitry, and a rechargeable battery in a single, thin and flat package. Tablets, being computers, do what other personal computers do, but lack some input/output (I/O) abilities that others have. Modern tablets largely resemble modern smartphones, the only differences being that tablets are relatively larger than smartphones, with screens 7 inches (18 cm) or larger, measured diagonally, and may not support access to a cellular network.

The touchscreen display is operated by gestures executed by finger or digital pen (stylus), instead of the mouse, touchpad, and keyboard of larger computers. Portable computers can be classified according to the presence and appearance of physical keyboards. Two species of tablet, the slate and booklet, do not have physical keyboards and usually accept text and other input by use of a virtual keyboard shown on their touchscreen displays. To compensate for their lack of a physical keyboard, most tablets can connect to independent physical keyboards by Bluetooth or USB; 2-in-1 PCs have keyboards, distinct from tablets.

The form of the tablet was conceptualized in the middle of the 20th century (Stanley Kubrick depicted fictional tablets in the 1968 science fiction film A Space Odyssey) and prototyped and developed in the last two decades of that century. In 2010, Apple released the iPad, the first mass-market tablet to achieve widespread popularity. Thereafter, tablets rapidly rose in ubiquity and soon became a large product category used for personal, educational and workplace applications, with sales stabilizing in the mid-2010s. Popular uses for a tablet PC include viewing presentations, video-conferencing, reading e-books, watching movies, sharing photos and more.

The market for tablets is split pretty evenly between Apple's iPad and Android tablets, with iPads a bit more popular globally, still virtually all countries use Android tablets more. Some countries favor one or the other to a large degree, while often the split is mostly even.

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  • ARCHOS - entertainment your way.
  • ASUS
  • BLACKBERRY PLAYBOOK
  • CISCO CIUS - Android tablet with HD video capabilities.
  • Cruz Tablets - "The Cruz line of tablets was crafted as a premier but still affordable alternative in the Android Market."
  • Dell Tablets & Convertibles - Windows 8 Touch Screen and Dell.
  • Dell XPS 12 Ultrabook.
  • DELL XPS 12 ULTRABOOK - "Flip from laptop to tablet." XPS 12 covertible tablet and ultrabook with touch screen details.
  • ENSO ZENPAD
  • FUJITSU - tablet PCs.
  • GALAPAGOS - Sharp's new Android tablets.
  • Goldgenie Gold iPads - luxury iPads, gold plated iPads, platinum iPad.
  • HP SLATE - multi-touch capable Windows 7 tablet computer.
  • HTC FLYER - with a 7" display and a superfast 1.5 GHz processor.
  • HUAWEI TABLETS - all models.
  • ICD GEMINI - the most feature complete tablet!
  • iPad - since 2010. "Welcome to the new generation of iPad." Apple Official Site.
  • Apple announces an M2-powered iPad Pro with WiFi 6E - "The latest high-end tablet starts at $799 and it has a new 'hover' function for Apple Pencil."
  • Apple launches redesigned iPad with a bigger screen & USB-C - "The 10th-generation iPad has some upgraded specs and a brand-new look."
  • eSIM - what does it mean for your new iPhone or iPad Pro? - "Embedded SIMs will help you switch providers. Inside Apple Watch Series 3 & 4. Bringing dual SIM to iPhone XR, XS & XS Max, also iPad Pro."
  • How to use split-view on an iPad - YouTube 4:26.
  • How to control an iPad with your iPhone - "Even though iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 are full of new features, the ability to control an iPad with an iPhone remotely is a bit limited. Here’s how to control an iPad with your iPhone and what you can do with it: 1. With both devices connected to the same network, open the Settings app on your iPhone; 2. Under Accessibility, tap Control Nearby Devices; 3. A list will appear with all the Apple devices you can control with your iPhone; 4. Tap the name of the device and start controlling it."
  • iPad 2017 review: The ideal tablet - The Telegraph.
  • iPad Pro 10.5 review - engadget.
    • iPad Air.
    • iPad Air - "The power of lightness." Apple's 5th generation iPad.
    • iPad Air 2.
    • iPad Air 2 - "Change is in the Air." Not only is iPad Air 2 thinner, it’s also a lot more powerful. We designed a new chip, the A8X, that delivers substantially better CPU and graphics performance than its predecessor.
    • iPad Mini with Retina display.
    • iPad mini with Retina display - "Small wonder." New great screen.
    • iPad mini 3.
    • iPad mini 3 - "With Touch ID." iPad mini 3 comes with our breakthrough Touch ID technology. It gives you an unprecedented level of security because it uses nature’s most perfect password: your fingerprint. So with just one touch, you can instantly unlock your iPad mini. But Touch ID goes beyond that. You can also make secure purchases in iTunes, iBooks, and the App Store. And with Apple Pay, you can unlock an entire world of online shopping that’s fast, convenient, and secure.
    • iPad mini 4.
    • iPad mini 4 - "Mighty. Small."
    • iPad mini 5.
    • iPad mini 5 - "Mini just got mightier." iPad mini is beloved for its size and capability. And now there are even more reasons to love it. The A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine. A 7.9-inch Retina display with True Tone. And Apple Pencil, so you can capture your biggest ideas wherever they come to you. It’s still iPad mini. There’s just more of it than ever.
    • iPad mini 8.
    • iPad mini 6 - "Mega power. Mini sized." The magic of iPad. In the palm of your hand. Where big ideas come to life. With all the power you can carry. New all-screen design. Powerful A15 Bionic chip. Superfast 5G. Support for Apple Pencil. Now in four gorgeous colors.
    • iPad Pro.
    • iPad Pro - "Thin. Light. Epic."
    • iPad Pro 9.7.
    • iPad Pro 9.7 - "We believe that iPad is the perfect expression of the future of personal computing." - Tim Cook.
    • iPad Pro 12.9-inch.
    • iPad Pro 12.9-inch - "Meet the new iPad Pro." It’s all new, all screen, and all powerful. Completely redesigned and packed with our most advanced technology, it will make you rethink what iPad is capable of. And what a computer is capable of.
    • iPad Pro M4 review: ludicrously good hardware that’s total overkill for most - "Apple sets new standard in screen and power but Pro model verges away from consumer tablet needs."
    • iPad: US$329.
    • iPad 2020 - "Delightfully capable. Surprisingly affordable." The new iPad combines tremendous capability with unmatched ease of use and versatility. With the powerful A12 Bionic chip, support for Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard, and the amazing new things you can do with iPadOS 14, now there’s even more to love about iPad.
    • iPad Air: US$599.
    • iPad Air 2020 - "Powerful. Colorful. Wonderful. An all-screen design with a stunning Liquid Retina display." iPad Air does more than a computer in simpler, more magical ways. And now with more features and capabilities, it’s more versatile than ever.
    • iPad: US$329.
    • iPad Mini 2020 - "Mini just got mightier." iPad mini is beloved for its size and capability. And now there are even more reasons to love it. The A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine. A 7.9-inch Retina display with True Tone. And Apple Pencil, so you can capture your biggest ideas wherever they come to you. It’s still iPad mini. There’s just more of it than ever.
    • iPad Pro: US$799.
    • iPad Pro 2020 - "The world’s most advanced mobile display." The edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display is not only gorgeous and immersive, but also features incredibly advanced technologies. From True Tone to ProMotion, everything looks stunning and feels responsive on iPad Pro.
    • iPad Pro (2021) review: Apple’s hardware may have outpaced its software - "The most powerful iPad ever feels like the beginning of something big."
  • JOOJOO
  • Microsoft SURFACE - "The most productive tablets on the planet."
  • Microsoft Surface Pro.
  • Microsoft Surface Pro - by Microsoft.
  • MOTION J3400 TABLET PC - the rugged all-in-one device that is the ideal productivity tool.
  • MOTOROLA XOOM - Android 3.0 tablet, front and rear-facing cameras, camcorder, Adobe Flash Player, 10.1-inch widescreen HD display.
  • Nexus 9.
  • NEXUS 9 - Google's newest tablet. "For movers and makers." Running Android 5.0 Lollipop.
  • Nokia Lumia 2520.
  • Nokia Lumia 2520 - "Work. Play. Life. In perfect sync." 4G Tablet with Keyboard.
  • Nokia N1.
  • Nokia N1 - "Thinking ahead."
  • NOOK COLOR
  • NOOK TABLET
  • NOTION INK ADAM
  • reMarkable 2: US$399 + Marker from US$49.
  • reMarkable 2 - "The next-generation paper tablet." Replace your notebooks and printed documents with the only tablet that feels like paper.
  • Samsung Tab.
  • SAMSUNG GALAXY TABLETS - all models.
  • SONY Xperia Tablets - all models.
  • STUART HUGHES SOLID GOLD IPAD SUPREME EDITION - price: £129,995.00.
  • TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G: I gave away my Kindle & iPad within hours of testing this tablet - "I've been a Kindle user for over a decade, but the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is my new favorite e-reader for its versatile display and value. Nxtpaper is a paper-like display that helps reduce eye strain and improves readability over traditional screens. This display reduces blue light, doesn't have a conventional backlight, and eliminates flickering, making it easy on the eyes while displaying the different types of content you'd expect from a tablet or smartphone."
  • TESO LPAD L10
  • TOSHIBA TABLETS - all models.
  • VILIV
  • VISTABLET
  • WEEPAD
  • Yes, Your iPad Can Replace Your Desktop or Laptop. Here Are 5 Things to Know First - "Apple’s latest souped-up iPads, along with accessories like the Magic Keyboard and software enhancements in iPadOS, have turned the company’s tablets into bona-fide desktop and laptop replacements."
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