India, Oct. 7 -- Gadgets have become an important part of education these days, and having a basic gadget such as a tablet or laptop is almost a necessity. Not strictly for studying, but also for having fun, exploring new things and being creative. Tablets are easy to carry and offer a lot of versatility without being bulky, but they often require extra accessories such as a case, keyboard or stylus to get the most out of them. Laptops, on the other hand, are easy and quick to set up without any additional accessories, but they are bulkier and generally offer shorter battery life. So, which one should students buy?

The first and most obvious advantage of a tablet is portability. A tablet is much easier to carry around than a laptop, whet...