11/2 Tablet PCs

DIALOG>> I'm thinking of buying a tablet PCs.

I'm thinking of buying a tablet PCs.

Which one are you going to get?

I'm still contemplating.
* contemplate: 심사숙고하다.


RESPONSE>> Talk about the rise of tablet PCs.

The tablet PC is gaining more and more popularity these days.
ex> The new TV show has been gaining more and more popularity.

It's basically a mix between a smartphone and a computer.
* a mix between: ~의 접목

Recent models are becoming lighter, slimmer and more powerful.
ex> My new laptop is so much slimmer than my old one.

Tablet PCs are becoming easier to carry around.
* carry around: 휴대하다, 들고 다니다.
ex> This big bag makes it easy to carry around my stuff.

People use tablet PCs for work purposes as much as they use them for entertainment.
ex> I have to meet a lot of people for work purposes.

There are two dominating brands in this market: the iPad and the Galaxy Tab.
* dominating brand: 시장을 주도하는 브랜드

The two brands have their strengths and weaknesses in terms of their operating system, processing power, storage, and battery life.
ex> The company asked for feedback on the product's strengths and weaknesses.
ex> How much storage does your tablet PC have?


@ One man knocked the other guy out.  한 남자가 다른 남자를 때려눕혔어.

1. K-pop is gaining more and more popularity in Asia.
2. Men usually don't like to carry around woman's handbag.
3. It's very important to know your own strengths and weaknesses.
4. I desperately need extra storage.