A NetworkWorld debate on what a tablet really is had Logikworx CEO John Obeto as a participant.
Surprisingly, John declares it a personal computer, and tells why.
According to him,
PC. Personal Computer. As in a personal computing device. A tablet is both a computing device, and in most cases, is personal.
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They are all PCs, they just come in different form factors.
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. No matter what Steve Jobs says it is!
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