New Delhi, June 22 -- For years, laptops have been the default choice for work, study and entertainment. They offer powerful hardware, a familiar desktop experience and physical keyboards that make typing comfortable. But tablets have evolved significantly over the past few years. What was once seen as a device only for media consumption can now handle a surprising range of everyday tasks.

For many users, a tablet is no longer a secondary device. In fact, depending on how you use technology, it could be a smarter and more practical purchase than a laptop. Here are five reasons why.

Laptop manufacturers have spent years making devices thinner and lighter. Today, some ultraportable laptops weigh close to 1kg, which is impressive. Yet even...