Tablets are cheaper than current laptops in almost every way: - hardware cheaper - software is cheaper - cost of ownership is cheaper (time spent keeping it

Tablets are cheaper than current laptops in almost every way: - hardware cheaper - software is cheaper - cost of ownership is cheaper (time spent keeping it working, security costs, etc) - tend to be cloud oriented, and cloud services are often free. All of the above applies to Chromebooks, which are laptops of course.