A tablet is a wireless, portable personal computer with a touchscreen interface. The tablet form factor is typically smaller than a notebook computer, but larger than a smartphone. ... External keyboards are available for most slate-style tablets, and some keyboards also function as docking stations for the devices.

Is tablet a PC device?

A tablet is both a computing device, and in most cases, is personal. So, yes, folks, a tablet or slate form factor computing device is a PC, which stands for personal computer, since the devices tend to be both personal and are computing devices. The newest champion of the so called "post-PC" world is the tablet.

What does PC mean on a tablet?

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