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In the past two years, the Android tablet market has been regaining its inherent dynamism. A slew of new models has emerged with significant enhancements, notably the trend of incorporating detachable keyboards. However, after all these efforts, can Android tablets with attached keyboards truly stand in for traditional Windows laptops?
Let's explore the value of these tablets and identify the user demographic considering this issue through today's article!
Efforts to Revive Android Tablets
Several years ago, even Google, the creator of Android, at times abandoned the tablet market due to its decline and seemingly low development potential. The outcomes did not match long-term research and development efforts.
It can be seen that during that period, major manufacturers in the industry overlooked the tablet market to concentrate more on smartphones and wearables. Only Samsung consistently improved its tablet products with a 'professionalization' focus.
Hardware upgrades are evident each year, such as processing power, memory speed, battery capacity, screen resolution, which are indispensable. However, improving the software to make tablet products distinctive, not just enlarged smartphones, is noteworthy.
Companies like Samsung, Xiaomi,... have taken steps to make Android tablets more professional through PC Mode or Dex Mode. The effort is to make Android resemble Windows, at least in appearance and interaction.
One of the efforts to enhance the professional experience is the 'accessory attachment,' from stylus pens to detachable keyboards, even supporting trackpads. Companies aim to bring the Android tablet experience closer, or at least closer to the PC experience.
Replacing traditional laptops is not entirely implausible
So, can Android tablets with attached keyboards replace Windows laptops? The answer is no. However, Android tablets can meet your needs, within the capabilities Android allows.
Do you need to handle basic office tasks with the Google Suite? Android can fully handle it, whether smoothly opening multiple Docx tabs, editing numerous Sheets, or creating presentations on Slide depends on your tablet's configuration.
Do you want to design with Canva or other editing tools? Android can still fulfill that. Do you aim for professional work with Adobe's editing software, from photos, design to film editing? Android can handle it but with limitations.
Because Android tablets still run Android, no matter how powerful or well-equipped they are, the fundamental nature of Android remains unsuitable for serious work. Even iPads with iPadOS haven't replaced MacBooks with MacOS! Therefore, don't expect Android tablets to replace traditional Windows laptops, it's not there yet.
But it's your own needs that decide. What do you need? What can Android provide? Are you willing to accept the limitations of Android to embrace the advantages of tablets? That's the 'keyword' to help you decide.
The Future for Android Tablets
So if it can't replace Windows laptops, what's the future for Android tablets? While they may not replace, they could follow, competing in niche markets where customer needs lie between the available features of the two devices.
Or manufacturers may have to find a unique position for tablets, so they're not a replacement for anything, not just an oversized smartphone and not just a compact laptop.
Striving to perfect and improve inherent issues of Android tablets, such as app compatibility, handling heavy files, professional tasks,... Finding a distinct position for Android tablets to become a tech essential without excess.
Android tablet products with attached keyboards are currently available at The Gioi Di Dong.
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