Alternatively known as a slate PC, a tablet is a portable computer that accepts hand-printed lettering and is operated with a stylus or your fingers. Unlike a traditional computer, a tablet does not have a keyboard or mouse and is lighter and smaller than a portable computer. The image shows the Lenovo IdeaPad, introduced at CES 2010, a traditional notebook computer with a detachable display that functions as a slate PC.

Graphics tablet, Hardware terms, Hybrid computer, iPad, Portable computer, Tablet

  • Computer vs. tablet.