Windows V.S Android Tablets: What’s the BIG Difference?

At a crossroads when it comes to deciding what type of tablet is right for your organization. If so you are not alone below are some key differences to consider when choosing a tablet that will suite your business needs:

Windows V.S Android Tablets: What’s the BIG Difference?

Secure Communications:

Basic VPN tool: Android has a basic VPN Client built in

VPN – Advanced: 99% of all VPN dialers are designed for Windows

Citrix Receiver Compliant:

Yes

Yes

Ease of Sytems Integration in a Windows dominated environment:

Moderatly dificult: Android can integrate with a Windows infrastructure, but it can be technically challenging.

Normal: Systems with Win7Pro are able to integrate into a Windows enviroment easily.

Touch Screen Interface:

Advanced: Android is a tablet/cell phone based operating system designed with touch features makig it easy to learn and user friendly.

Normal: Win 7 touch features were added after Win7 was released, so they overlay and user’s touch experience isn’t as smooth as Android based Tablets.

Overall User Experience:

Better with Touch Features: User experience is easier with a good touch interface. New Users may find Android more intuitive.

Better running Windows based applications: Better when a Windows based application is the primary Tablet purpose.

Physical Properties:

Ideal: Since most Android Tablets are less than 10.1″ they are lightweight and more ergonomic than their Windows Counterparts. Because Android is based on the ARM CPU (cell phone technology) they tend to require less power.

Could be bulky: Windows 7 was originally designed for a PC and Laptop, therefore, the hardware specifications are usually stiffer than Android based equipment. A good User experience depends on the individual specifications of Tablets.

Application Software:

Plentiful: There are many applications designed around the design and touch user interface.

Plentiful: Windows based programs are plentiful but tend not to be as flexiblebecause they are built around traditional PC hardware. They may have more functionality and perhpas maturity but can be less flexibil because of the4 non-natively touch Interface.

Custom Application Availability:

Yes: Plentiful development sorces available.

Yes: Plentiful development sorrces available plus the Microsoft Office Suite.

Whiteboard compatibility:

Some: There are a few Android Applications that take advantage of the whiteboard.

Yes: There are some Windows Applications that take advantage of the whiteboard.