Android tablets are a groundbreaking new form of PC that simply look like a flat, black slate. Since they consist mainly of one large screen it makes them perfect for surfing, watching films and reading eBooks.
Because a tablet PC has no keyboard or mouse, tablets' screens act as both because they are sensitive to touch. Therefore instead of clicking a mouse you tap the symbol on the screen that you can see, and instead of typing on a keyboard you tap the 'virtual keypad' displayed on the screen.
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However touchscreens are not all the same as they come in many different sizes. In fact, the size of the touchscreen is so crucial that it denotes the actual size of the Android tablet itself.
Common sizes are 5, 7, 8 and 10 inch touchscreens.
The big question for many potential buyers is which size screen they would need, and this is something that perhaps depends mainly on your individual needs.
Firstly it's important to say that watching videos and browsing web pages is OK on every Google tablet, but if you consider a 5 inch tablet which is only a little bigger than some smart phones then admittedly images may be a little small.
However, if you're after a really portable tablet then the 5 inch is unbeatable as it's literally pocket-sized.
7 or 8 inch tablets are the norm in terms of size. They fit into the 'Goldilocks' zone, where they are neither to large, nor small. Although bigger than a smart phone, they are still very portable and will fit easily into a backpack or handbag. This gives you a great compromise between size and portability and you certainly won't be getting tired eyes anytime soon, so they are ideal for surfing the net and checking out your pictures or videos.
Finally comes the big daddy of tablets, the mighty 10 inch screen. Think iPad sized. This monster is brilliant for videos, pictures and reading, but since they are so large it is a struggle to argue for them being more portable than a laptop!
If you are a major consumer of media, then it's safe to say that bigger is better, but there is a price implication. Whilst you can expect to pay 200 dollars or less for 8 down to 5 inch tablets, you should be prepared to pay perhaps at least 300 dollars for most 10 inch tablets due to their size.
If you are cost-conscious then you may want to open some accounts with big online stores who usually offer all of these size Android tablets. The difference between online and shopping in retail stores is that you will make a huge saving whilst only having to wait a few days for delivery.