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What Is A Phablet?

Phablets are all over the place right now, and you may be wondering what they are. Here are some facts about phablets to help you get acquainted with this new device and to help you learn exactly what a phablet is all about.

What Is It?

A phablet is really just a fancy name for a big screen phone. It’s half phone, half tablet and essentially it’s just a mix between the two. If you want to get really technical, a phablet is a device with a screen larger than four and a half inches but smaller than seven inches (diagonally). This device serves all the functions of a tablet, but can also be used like a phone.

What Can I Do With It?

You can do anything with a phablet that you could do with your phone or tablet. You can make calls, text, surf the web, download apps, take photos, and record videos. They have touch screens and keyboards so you can do everything you could do with your phone or tablet. Playing games, watching movies, or browsing Pinterest on a phablet is even more fun because the larger screen means better and bigger graphics and less eyestrain.

How Much Do They Cost?

Phablets are just like tablets and smart phones: they cost as much as you want to pay. Every carrier is different and every phablet costs a different price. It depends on your contract, carrier, plan, and device. They are affordable and since they can take the place of both a phone and a tablet, you only have to fork over the cash once to get the best of both worlds. This makes them an affordable option for most people.

Is It Worth It?

If you’re looking for a larger phone that has the capabilities of a tablet, then yes it is worth it. Since they are so much larger in size than a smart phone, they have more capabilities and a better display. They are small enough to fit in a purse and they perform better than smart phones because of the large size. Most of them have better cameras and video recording software and with their larger screens, you have the best view in the house.

Last Updated: September 04, 2014