Deciding on the tablet to college, we are facing a difficult choice – to choose popular Android mobile segment is known and proven on the Windows desktop? What device better check and when?
The creator or consumer content?
This is the first and fundamental question to which the student must answer.
Both Windows and Android have some limitations and definitely differ in the specifics of service. The first of these is a universal system and multitasking, which easily install professional applications and drivers for virtually all the necessary peripherals. Nothing stands in the way to mount the video, conveniently program, create powerful presentations and documents, and at the end all be printed on a network printer.
Windows 10 – start mode (Tablet)
In addition, the latest edition System Windows has a dedicated mode tabletowy, which allows for convenient operation by touch and using the application universal. This is a big step forward with respect to previous editions, which makes the Windows system much more friendly user than it was before, while offering a huge the possibility that in college, primarily engineering, without a doubt, will be used. On Android situation is somewhat different – it is a system geared more toward consumption of content rather than creating them.
Situation from year to year is improving, but it still is not rosy. The application either not there, or the selection is small and offered limited functionality. However, the basic Android application works better. There are already office suites that allow for a little more than just a simple editing documents or presentations. There are also applications for video editing , retouching, environment (IDE) and others that thanks to the growing computing power of tablets are becoming more powerful. At the moment, however, still a good deal lacking functional Desktop.
Switch applications – Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro
In terms of convenience Android falls far better than Windows, which is rooted in the days keyboards and mice. Of course, Windows 10 it’s a pretty good proposition due to the thoughtful tabletowy mode and versatile applications, but Google continues its proposals for a little lacking. Above all applications Universal release, in which we see them today, did not impress functions as a surprise errors. In addition, they are few. This makes it wherever ease of use is the most important criterion, Android designed from the ground up for touch use falls significantly better from the perspective of user experience.
Not only mouse and keyboard …
Choosing a tablet to study must answer the question of whether and what kind of accessories will need. If fully sufficient prove screen keyboard, cloud data and, possibly, integrated projector, a tablet with Android will be a good choice. A little worse, when we want to use the traditional peripherals and storage media. Then remains for us to buy accessories with Bluetooth interface (mouse, keyboard) or WiFi (eg. An external drive) or use the built-in ports (micro) USB devices that support OTG (USB host).
Using a USB hub can I connect to the tablet equipped with a single port multiple devices, eg. keyboard and stick. But keep in mind that obstacle can there be current capacity of seat and too many devices will not work. In addition, many tablets you will not be able to power external hard drives. Another issue is that the devices more advanced than keyboards and flash drives usually require drivers and those on Android simply does not exist. Therefore, if we assume such use. Scanners, graphics tablets and even printers, Windows proves to be incomparably better choice.
It should also be noted that cooperation between Android and peripherals may not pan out the best and a lot depends on the device itself. It happens not once, not twice, that connected via Bluetooth keyboard do not work, like those plugged in via USB. Another issue is that the standard shortcuts and keypad combinations may not function. For example, I did not manage to enter the Polish letters from the connected to the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro keyboard. Of course you can make use screen keyboard and auto correction, but this solution is far from comfortable.
Modern tablets are not for any major problems with support for external displays. Just MHL port, mini-HDMI and micro-HDMI and appropriate adapter, and a tablet with Android clone image on the external display. You can also use miracast and connect to the display wirelessly. However, and here it should be noted that Android has some limitations. Well, to enjoy video transmission without cables need to have a device with Android version no older than 4.2 (Jelly Bean). However, when a wired connection is usually the only option cloning the image displayed on the integrated panel.
The outer shield of “takeaway” – Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro
in terms of cooperation with external screens fall again better models with Windows 8.1 and 10 , which offer greater possibilities of configuration (extension of the screen, duplicating, etc.). In addition, tablets with Windows is the most common hybrids that have up his sleeve HDMI and often at least one full-size USB adapter that allows you to do without adapters, which for the construction of Android is not so obvious. In addition, some tablet with Windows supports WiDi technology, which is an advantage compared to tablets with a little robot.
Life Network
digging resources of the Internet, the active instant messaging, e-mails and social networks – these classes They consume a lot of time and not just students. And on which of the platforms more convenient to carry them out? Here the answer is quite clear – on Android. Suitable for use touch, dedicated applications, from email clients, through all sorts of Messengery until after the trap to społecznościówek – it’s all on Android and is very comfortable to use, but sometimes resource intensive and strongly indicated an investment a model with 2 GB of RAM.
In the case of Windows, yes, the application does not lack, but … operating in Desktop mode. The situation was rescued bit Microsoft itself, which provides good integration among Facebook and makes tiled mail program, but already people using eg. Thunderbird can not hope to version adapted for tablets and is not an isolated incident. If, therefore, there will be a hybrid tablet with additional keyboard and trackpad, the Android undoubtedly better suited to the role of a tool for communication and finding out who’s on the Web rather than a model with Windows.
In the case of web browsers, yes, you can argue that the mobile editions they offer fewer features, and Android does not support Flash and Java applets. But the facts are that these are the technologies that go into oblivion. Currently dominated by HTML5, JavaScript and CSS, and these mobile devices to cope without a problem. This set enough to handle the crushing majority of the functionality of sites , with media playback (eg. On Youtube), inclusive. In fact, only the speed, in the case of overloaded media sites may be slightly lower.
In the case of tablets worth paying attention to the integration of cloud-based services and their attitude to exchange data. Almost every application we will find options for sharing, whether it results or information, such as. Photos and documents. In addition, manufacturers often add something from each other. And so the Lenovo can find even applications from the series doit that allow you to instantly share content (ShareIT), backup (SYNCit) or simply transferred between devices (CLONEit), simplifying the steps to a minimum.
Google Drive – space in the cloud for each
In the case of both platforms deserves praise good integration with the cloud, whether it Google’ową or Microsoft’s. Data such as photos, videos, contacts and settings can be automatically synchronized. Thanks again that you can delete them without worry to free up space in the device memory, two that are available everywhere. At the end of hardware failures no longer spend sleepless nights – all the relevant data are still available to us, and after migration to other devices can restore them almost automatically, simply by logging into your account.
Entertainment after hours, or multimedia and Game
Tablets by definition multimedia powerhouses that allow for comfortable viewing videos, photos and relax with games. And yes, both Windows and Android have a huge database software. How well find it on any of the platforms can watch films and listen to songs in even the most sophisticated formats. View images and their basic treatment also did not pose any problem. However, there is still one thing – convenience. For Windows leaves a lot to be desired adapt the application to handle touch.
Music Groove – Windows 10
In this regard, the lead definitely comes Android, which begs to bite the finger at the screen. Of course, latest versions of the media application on the Windows 10 operating not too bad, but they are far in terms of functionality or the number of supported formats to competing solutions and Androidowych MX Player (video) or Poweramp (audio). Independent suppliers but do not rush to create Universal versions of tabletowymi interfaces. Hence designed for content consumption and use touch Android device with Windows leaves behind.
This distance will become more intense if we take into account the game. Yes, you could argue that Windows titles are programmed with a PC, but the facts are that on inexpensive devices, most of them will not work correctly. contrast with games under tabletowym too much in the Windows Store will not find, and those that are do not live up to the heels titles available on Android. Only those who invest a bit more in hybrid such as Lenovo Yoga 3 14 equipped with i5 processor and graphics card Nvidia GeForce GT940M will be able to enjoy smooth operation of gaming PC.
Multitasking – two worlds
Split Screen – Windows 10
The largest visible difference every day, during the use of tablets with Android and Windows will approach to multitasking. For Windows 8.1 / 10 case is simple – a few applications to run simultaneously, no problem we can also divide the screen between some of them. For most Android supreme achievement are 2 windows running side by side, though, it happens that we have an option to reduce the size of windows a few from them and freely switch between them.
Many windows – Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro
If, however, the philosophy of work and service terms, a variant of Windows offers greater opportunities that the university can definitely come in handy. In one window, we can run for example. Communicator, in the second and a web browser, taking up his sleeve yet presentation program. The Android switching is every day a little less convenient than Windows , in addition some applications running in full screen mode, eg. Skype and Hangouts, just wasting space.
Security
Another feature that distinguishes tablets based on Windows and Android is the approach to safety. In the case of Microsoft relevant amendments are distributed at least once a month, and when updates are critical, even an ad-hoc basis. If Android does not have a clear policy and a lot depends on the manufacturer. Some seem appropriate amendments quite well, others quickly “forget” about their equipment and seem sometimes only one, the top two updates. This makes it from a safety standpoint tablet with Android could be a worse option from the Microsoft ecosystem.
Stay away from the wall
One of the important features from the perspective of a student is a tablet running time on a single charge . Choosing one of the models of Lenovo Yoga he will not have to worry about having enough stored energy for a full day of work, because most of them can forget about loading up to 15 hours, while the version with the projector in extreme use, even for 8-10 hours. If, however, we compare the duration of action of tablets with Windows 8.1 / 10 and those with Android it turns out that … the latter are typically longer. Of course, this is not the rule, because a lot depends on the configuration of hardware and software copy.
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However, if we look the same structures which differ only in the operating system, for example. Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 which comes with with Windows and Android , it turns out that this system Google is able to operate longer on a single charge. As far? The differences are not large, but significant. The little robot version used to watch movies, browse the web and social networking sites and making notes endured on average around us. 12-12.5 hours, while the version of Windows called for chargers usually about 1-1.5 hours. earlier.
Forgot off Tablet? No problem (Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro)
Applications for students
Different characteristics of the systems makes they differ in method of use. The tablets with Windows primary source of information is the most common web browser. It’s use it to find the most useful information, studies or check the status on Facebook. In the case of Android it is quite different – in the Play Store is no shortage of interesting applications that are able to facilitate the life of pupils and students. Fortunately, many of them are also available for devices with Windows 8.1 / 10.
Among the more useful is undoubtedly the customer Wikipedia, which allows for efficiently searching for articles in this most popular encyclopedia on the Web. Scanning handwritten notes that while the task for the Office Lens application fabulously simple to use, which allows you to quickly move into the digital world of traditional writings in order to learn from them and continue to share them. For many directions useful is Google Translate, which allows you to work offline after downloading the appropriate language pack from the application.
They are useful also, of course, all kinds of notebooks and sketchbooks. Personally, I mostly used the Evernote’a and OneNote’a, although there is nothing to prevent the use of alternatives, such as pre-installed on tablets Sketchbook Lenovo Yoga.
Timetable ++ is practically a must have. Allows for quick suspicion plan for the day and the week, making notes, set of tests, credits and exams, making recordings and even fade rings during class.
Another useful apką will no doubt be Student Discount Card, which aggregates discounts targeted only to this target group. In addition, the application delivers the latest information from multiple colleges and events prepared by student organizations. It is therefore a good complement KodyRabatowe.pl application, which is saving the student’s toolbox. The installation package also should not miss the application JakDojade.pl and SkyCash. The first one lets you search your route communications to the university, and the other to buy a ticket on the bus, tram or pay for parking, if a student has a car.
Tablets student – Windows and Android?
It all depends on your individual needs. From the point of view of entertainment student who needs a pop-up notepad, sketchbook and scanner notes, which also excels as an e-reader, video player and video-game consoles, definitely the best choice is
tablet with Android. It is a system designed for content consumption and use touch, and the store Play bursting at the seams of useful and mostly free, app. If, however, we need equipment more versatile, which run more advanced applications and will collaborated with any device, wiser choice would be model with Windows. This is in contrast to the set primarily for entertainment and consumption of content Android system more suitable for use , particularly in a multitasking environment. Of course, as usual, it is up to you, but about which of ecosystems would be the most appropriate, best see for yourself by trying the device with any of them.
article was written in collaboration with Lenovo.
