Why do people call an iPad a tablet?

Answer 1

There are a few key differences between a tablet computer and a PC. One of the main differences is that a tablet computer, also known as a "slate PC" is a mobile computing device that comes with a touchscreen instead of a physical keyboard. Due to the absence of the keyboard, the tablet computer is truly "mobile" vs. a desktop or a laptop.

Answer 2

A tablet computer is called such since it is like a "tablet", that is a flat stone used for writing on. Remember Moses receiving the 10 Commandments from God, carved on two stone tablets !

Answer 3

because it is portable. you cant lug around a desktop and laptops are a bit to big. but the tablet dosnt have the memory,the capacity, or the speed as some computers

Answer 4

An iPad IS a tablet, since it is a monolithic (1-piece) non-hinged design with no physical keyboard, and is touch-screen based.

Answer 5

Some tablets are also called 'Tablet PCs' because they are capable of performing the same functions as the PC or they might include a PC version of the OS.