Wednesday, December 18, 2013

My window to the world - My Tab

  I am not a gadget freak and so frequently don't  upgrade electronic and up end technological devices.I hate the complications like the wires, the connectors, the battery chargers and all those mini luggage like leather folios and cases that come with electronic gadgets. Moreover, I consider them a dead investment and by frequently upgrading, i am a contributor to e-waste.That said, i don't deprive myself of technology. Everytime, I have to upgrade or buy an electronic gadget or device, i give a lot of thought and do comparison study.

I like anything that is portable, sleek, wireless and gives maximum utility value. Tablets I found is one of those functional sleek device . It is portable and I find it to be a mini version of a laptop and a maxi version of a smartphone. So, after a lot of thought and comparison study of various brands some 2 years ago, i decided to buy a tab. I zeroed in on a tab which was pretty economical and offered good value for my money and ordered it from an online store.

3 days later it was delivered at my doorstep. I opened the box and found the tab encased in a leather folio . I removed the tab from the case and the tab’s look for a moment reminded me of 'the slate'. The black thin slate which most children of my generation wrote on in pre-primary years. The stylus reminded me of slate stick (balpam):) Ofcourse, the similarity ended there, this tab was functionally and aesthetically different.








pic courtesy of slate: google

 
my window to the world - my  tab


From then on, the tab powered by android 4.0.4(icecream sandwich) became my companion on the move. It is my workpad and leisure pad. I do my official work, check my mails, skype, FB, twitter, read blogs, listen to music, connect on several of my family and friend groups like geni, yahoo etc.,. It has many uses like a dictionary, calculator , camera,paint, games etc., 

It moves with me to the kitchen when i am trying a new recipe, it moves to my study for work, to my balcony when i am skyping etc., Not just me, after return from school, my teens who are in class 12 and class 9 now, use it extensively to download pdfs, educational apps etc. Infact it, acts like a mobile online tutor for them since they don’t take private tuitions and most of their doubts are clarified by one of their most helpful and favourite free educational site. This mobile and portable device is used extensively in my home and often keeps changing hands and moves from room to room.
Other than the educational use, it has entertaining use too. Since the screen is bigger than a smart phone, one can watch movies, news and youtube videos on the go. The e-books keeps the reader in me happy. Many playstore apps(.apk) can be downloaded. You can download IRCTC app, book air, bus and rail tickets, movie tickets, mark weekend events, shop online,SOS apps etc.,

It also acts as a notepad and you can jot down your to do lists and shopping lists and there is no chance of losing/ fishing that list  out of your bag unlike the paper jotted one. Although i must confess here, i love using pen against paper. It gives a different high when you jot down your list manually and put a cross against the jobs done.



The biggest advantage is that you can surf/call through sim, wi-fi as well as dongle.

The only disadvantage is that I remove it from the clunky leather case when the keyboard is not required and then it is uncomfortable to handle the slab. The tab is smooth and slippery and so it has had many a risky falls while handling this way. This is also a pain while you watch the videos. With the folio, it occupies a major space in your hand bag. The recharging of the device is a huge headache when there are frequent powercuts. When not charged regularly, there is no life to any of these devices. The manufacturers must consider incorporating the electronic devices with solar charge panels.

To overcome such hiccups in android tablets, I understand,  Lenovo has come with a new solution called a betterway. The company has introduced an improvised and easy to handle multi mode  tab called Lenovo yoga tablet.





The tab has three unique modes, giving users a better way to use a tablet- to hold, tilt and place it in stand mode. The tablet adapts itself to the way people use. One can conveniently and safely carry it without a bulky case. What's more, it has 18 hours of battery life to fit the users mobile lifestyle. 

An ideal tab according to me should have Expandable storage, fast processor, quality display, long battery life, easy to handle, sleek, water/dust proof, light weight and above all has to be inexpensive /match the money.

This post exclusively written for Indiblogger's # Betterway contest in association with facebook.com/LenovoIndia


14 comments:

  1. Good , well written
    I could make a come back after a long gap. Hope it would continue uninterrupted.

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    1. Thank you, Chitra. Glad to see you back. Hope to read you often.

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  2. Interesting. As I was reading your first paragraph, I was nodding vigorously - I could have written it ; and it exactly mirrored my own position.

    And yet I have come to a diametrically opposite conclusion to you !

    For me, a tablet is a useless product !! I prefer the laptop and the phone - the laptop does a series of things I can never do on any other product - and the phone does everything else I want to do. So no tablet for me !

    Interesting that two people can have the same outlook , but come to diametrically opposite conclusions.

    When you win the prize of "yoga tablet" for your very nice post, please publish photo with it :)

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    1. :) yes, internal storage wise and for connecting external devices, laptop scores. Moreover, you must be a single user. In my case, my Dell is more like a desktop replacement. It is 18" and not much lighter. It is also extensively used by my children for their school work. So 3 of us share a desktop and a tab.

      Thanks will defintely share the photo of yoga tab, IF i win:) , but then there are many creative bloggers like you vying for the same.

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  3. Very well written infomercial.

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  4. Interesting. Thanks for sharing so many points in detail.It makes so much of your work easy, even tough as you have pointed out it has some irritating headaches.
    All the best for the contest!

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  5. Asha thanks for the detailed knowledge provided by you about the Tablet. I used the old timed computer till last year. Now I use a laptop. I find it useful and handy. After reading about the tablet, I feel tempted to buy one.Best of luck for the contest.

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    1. Yes ma'am. A laptop of the notebook size is very handy. Mine is more like a desktop with an 18" screen. A tab is a good travel mate though. Thank you:)

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  6. Somehow, tabs are not for me. I find typing long posts/mails on a tablet very cumbersome. So, I use it just to read ebooks while traveling. My laptop is my best friend. All the very best for the contest, Asha :)

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    1. Neither do i type longposts or mails from a tab, not even from a smartphone. For that, i prefer my desk top( yes, i have one) or my laptop when it is free. Thank you, Shilpa:)

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  7. You've captured your thoughts on ideal tablet well... all the best for the contest dear :)

    by the way, if you want to fly to Turkey, check this recent blogpost of mine:
    http://crispingcanary.blogspot.in/2013/11/to-turkey-with-so-much-love.html

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    1. Welcome here Canary:) Thank you for your wishes:)

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