tablet pc

A tablet computer, commonly just called a tablet, is a portable computer housed within the casing of a handheld touchscreen display. They appear like a larger version of the modern smartphone.

Unlike laptops, tablet computers lack a built-in keyboard. Should not be confused with a 2-in-1 laptop, which is a laptop that features a touchscreen with the ability to flip or rotate so the display can conceal the laptop keyboard.

A popular example of a tablet computer is the iPad.

Should not be confused with a drawing tablet, which is a computer input device that enables a user to hand-draw images on a computer.

See also

• holding tablet pc
• Tourbox

The following tags implicate this tag: holding_tablet_pc, ipad, and youkai_pad (learn more).