Tablets are de rigueur in the tech world these days - everyone wants one, but not everyone likes to carry one around. Sure, they're convenient because the larger screen makes everything seem better, but what's the use if you only manage to spend limited time with the device?
That's the argument behind the smaller crop of 7-inch tablets too - enhanced portability. Many 7-inchers also conveniently double up as GSM smartphones , urging you to carry just one device. But even a 7-inch device only fits in a jacket pocket. Enter the 5-inch form-factor.
These devices are called hybrids because they blur the line between a conventional smartphone and tablet. Smartphone screens usually max out at 4 inches, while tablets usually start at 7 inches and can go up to 10 inches. For some, a device with roughly a 5-inch screen hits the sweet spot.
More screen space to better browse the web, see images and watch videos while still being portable enough to fit into a regular pocket. This is how the devices stack up against each other, along with a little advice on what you should go for.
Buy a smartphone if you only want to carry a small, do-it-all device
The road warrior who wants to travel fast and light is best served with a smartphone. Nothing can match the functionality-per-gram that a high-end smartphone offers.
Plus, if you need it, there are many phones that allow you to connect to a bigger screen or projector (using HDMI) or stream multimedia wirelessly using DLNA technology.
In terms of functionality, you could get most of your work done on a smartphone, provided you have the right mix of apps & accessories (bluetooth keyboard & battery pack for instance). Get one if you are not bothered by the limited battery life (as compared to tablets).
Buy a tablet if screen size is of utmost importance
Tablets are conventionally better if you're going to read a lot of magazines and books or watch a lot of movies. Other than that, most of the basic functionality (email, web, music playback) can be replicated on the smartphone that never leaves your side.
That's the argument behind the smaller crop of 7-inch tablets too - enhanced portability. Many 7-inchers also conveniently double up as GSM smartphones , urging you to carry just one device. But even a 7-inch device only fits in a jacket pocket. Enter the 5-inch form-factor.
These devices are called hybrids because they blur the line between a conventional smartphone and tablet. Smartphone screens usually max out at 4 inches, while tablets usually start at 7 inches and can go up to 10 inches. For some, a device with roughly a 5-inch screen hits the sweet spot.
More screen space to better browse the web, see images and watch videos while still being portable enough to fit into a regular pocket. This is how the devices stack up against each other, along with a little advice on what you should go for.
Buy a smartphone if you only want to carry a small, do-it-all device
The road warrior who wants to travel fast and light is best served with a smartphone. Nothing can match the functionality-per-gram that a high-end smartphone offers.
Plus, if you need it, there are many phones that allow you to connect to a bigger screen or projector (using HDMI) or stream multimedia wirelessly using DLNA technology.
In terms of functionality, you could get most of your work done on a smartphone, provided you have the right mix of apps & accessories (bluetooth keyboard & battery pack for instance). Get one if you are not bothered by the limited battery life (as compared to tablets).
Buy a tablet if screen size is of utmost importance
Tablets are conventionally better if you're going to read a lot of magazines and books or watch a lot of movies. Other than that, most of the basic functionality (email, web, music playback) can be replicated on the smartphone that never leaves your side.
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