How is is_tablet determined?
How is is_tablet determined?
Is there a formal definition as to how WURFL makes the determination of whether a device is a tablet or not? Is it based on marketing information or actual screen dimension? Thanks!
Re: How is is_tablet determined?
Hi,
is_tablet is set on a per-device basis based on marketing info and other available product information. The value of this field is always determined by a human. Although there is not a strict algorithm, generally devices that are primarily touchscreen-based, larger than 6", completely wireless, and running a mobile or tablet OS are considered tablets. A notable exception is the full version of Windows on a tablet, which is currently considered to be in the same class as a laptop.
is_tablet is set on a per-device basis based on marketing info and other available product information. The value of this field is always determined by a human. Although there is not a strict algorithm, generally devices that are primarily touchscreen-based, larger than 6", completely wireless, and running a mobile or tablet OS are considered tablets. A notable exception is the full version of Windows on a tablet, which is currently considered to be in the same class as a laptop.
Thanks,
Steve Kamerman
ScientiaMobile
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Steve Kamerman
ScientiaMobile
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Re: How is is_tablet determined?
That makes sense. Thanks!
Re: How is is_tablet determined?
In the case that you wanted to detect that someone is on a Windows tablet and not desktop, for example, HP Elitepad os 8, is there anything returned that would serve this purpose?
Re: How is is_tablet determined?
Hello,
Unfortunately, all Windows tablets that are running a desktop version of Windows will be identified as a desktop device thus causing them to return "false" for the capability "is_tablet". This is because a Windows desktop User Agent does not reveal the underlying hardware information.
Thank you,
Elliot
Unfortunately, all Windows tablets that are running a desktop version of Windows will be identified as a desktop device thus causing them to return "false" for the capability "is_tablet". This is because a Windows desktop User Agent does not reveal the underlying hardware information.
Thank you,
Elliot
Re: How is is_tablet determined?
Thank you for your help.
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