Tablets cover a variety of uses. Initially, it was designed for younger audience (specifically children), including writing with a digital pen (digital notebooks) and to play games. Now, not only is it used for these purposes but also in many other aspects of our modern world. Today, it is used by people of all ages. Some examples of its uses includes emailing, file sharing, image/video editing, video calling, portable gaming and internet browsing. However, one thing that hasn’t changed is that the tablet is portable. The tablet being portable is the main reason why people use it. Unlike the computer and phone, it is capable of doing a lot of things as technology as well as being able to move around considerably freely. The image below outlines what people usually use the tablet for. As the tablet originally targeted younger audiences, playing games being the top usage is no surprise.
In terms of society, not just in individual houses, tablets are widely becoming more popular within parts like education, healthcare and business. For education, because the tablet was designed for children, education in schools is made easier by the tablet. In the modern society, children have grown up with the presence of technology rather than colouring, drawing and writing with pencil-like tools. Therefore, the tablet is easier for children to grasp and use. In business, tablets are used because of its portability and its lightning fast recognition. Whilst the calling capability ranges from different tablet types, social media such as Skype can be used for contact in replace of the phone. In healthcare, the same reasons apply. It can also be easily moved around and its large screen allows it to be easily read. Additionally, it also light to carry around.
The Tablet 