Tablet computers provide a great way of taking your work with you on your way. From portability to power, a tablet is a very handy device for people who love to stay connected. Here is a list of some of the commonly asked questions regarding what facilities these devices provide:
- I want to use my SIM card in a tablet. Do tablets support this facility?
Yes, most modern day tablets come with a support for SIM card, although with a higher price than for the same tablet without SIM facility. Older tablets and even some of today’s tablets do not support this facility. iPad, Samsung tablets and other high end tabs support SIM card.
- Can I make a call using a tablet?
Yes, thanks to the SIM facility provided in many of the tablets, you can make a phone call, a video call, send an SMS, use internet with GPRS or 2G or 3G, depending on your SIM. Video calling is available even on tablets that do not support SIM facility using WiFi and the help of softwares such as Skype. Almost all the Samsung tablet support calling facility whereas iPad support SIM but it cannot be used as a phone.
- What is the difference between a smart phone and a tablet?
There are hardly any specification differences. The screen size is the main differentiating aspect with the tablet having a substantially larger screen for better workspace view. This makes it convenient for professionals who work on the fly, but is less portable than a smart phone. A smart phone is specifically designed to be a hand held device whereas a tablet is more like a device to be used keeping it on a table or on the lap and is usually carried in a bag or other casing. We have a detailed questionnair about this here.
- Do tablets support Bluetooth facility?
Most tablets support transfer of files, not all. To know about connecting to a Bluetooth device, refer to this document
- What is the screen size of a tablet as compared to a hand-held phone?
All tablets come with a touch-screen, whose size usually varies from 5 inch(Dell Streak), which is approximately the size of your palm to 10.1 inch, the size of a school boy’s notebook! The average screen size for a tablet is around 8.5 inch.
- Do tablets support Dongle facility?
Dongles are devices that are plugged into a device to access protected software or facilities like the internet and prevent unauthorized access. Tablets which does not support SIM facility usually come with dongle support to surf the internet. Generally, budget tablets support dongle provided by companies like Huawei.
I am looking for a Tablet that will allow me to combine text and photos in a report format and save that document/report to an sd card slot. I don’t know if this is a tablet issue or software issue. Maybe I am looking for a software app that will do this?? Any ideas?
I have a Tab which is Swipe 3D life+ tab.But no calling facility is available in this Tab. I want to use as Calling tab. Any one can guide me and Help me how it work as calling tab. Please share your view.
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a20 gt70mx-v2 2013-04-28 (all winner tech) firmware plz link send me ,tablet information genx gx pad400 1gb ram, 8gb room, 1.3 front and back camera , 3g USB dongle sported, wifi,hotspot sorted , Bluetooth not sorted
Whenver i am pressing Power and vol up button, I am getting android logo but i am not getting recovery mode option? how should i format my TAB?
I have a 8″ RCA tablet and I need to unlock it. Forgot pin please and thank you!!!
Warning:- Hard reset will cost your data
Steps to Hard reset
1- switch off your Tablet
2- press and hold Volume down and power button Android Logo with exclamation mark will appear
3- now press volume up button
4- recovery menu will appear
5- select wipe data through volume down and press power to enter
6- Select Yes-delete all user data
Tablet will be reset and free from pattern lock
my android softwinner Evb tablet is charging but not turning on