Title: Module 6 Discussion: Choosing a Tablet
Course: CGS 1560 Microcomputer Operating Systems > Section: Module 6 - Operating System Installation

If you asked the average man or woman on the street, “Which operating system do you normally use?” the answer would probably be one of the following - MS Windows, Mac, UNIX or Linux. That answer might change if they were thinking of work instead of home. They would probably not answer with Google, Android or Droid. You might even laugh if they told you Jelly Bean, Ice Cream Sandwich or Honeycomb. You might suddenly get the urge for a dessert if they mentioned Gingerbread, Éclair, Donut or Cupcake. All of these are the various operating systems of the Google Android found on tablets.

Your company sees the value in having a tablet and is allowing you $500 for a tablet. The only stipulation is that the model you pick cannot have a phone built in. The three hottest tablets currently on the market are the Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Note and Microsoft Surface. You have to let the IT Department know as soon as possible. Your co-workers ask you which one you are going to choose and why?

Answer them in a minimum of 100 words explaining what features you like and why you chose that particular model. Once everyone has completed the discussion question go back and read your classmates' responses. Respond to two of them, comment on tablet selection in each response and explain why you agree or disagree. If you disagree, be constructive in your response (i.e. I somewhat agree with you, however, I think that more emphasis should be placed on … [feature] because of [reasoning]).

Here is a list of some of the features that you should consider before making a decision:

- Operating system
- Size
- Display
- Camera
- Processor
- Expansion slot
- Sensors
- Ports
- Connectivity
- Notable features

Use the information in the rubric as a guide toward successful completion of this module's discussion.