Fantasy sports are a reality on tablets

For fantasy sports lovers, constantly setting lineups and checking scores is part of everyday life. With the introduction of netbooks and in recent years -- tablets -- people can access their fantasy teams whenever they want with the click of a mouse or tap of a button.

Although both products are portable enough and powerful enough to serve the needs of fantasy owners, those looking for the best possible experience may look no further than a tablet.

What sets tablets apart from netbooks are the mobile applications. Every major fantasy sports provider -- Yahoo, ESPN, CBS Sports -- offers applications devoted strictly to accessing fantasy teams. With no need to constantly open and close an internet browser, tablet users can access and manage their lineups and statistics much faster.

While netbooks do provide a plausible alternative, serious fantasy sports players will be happy to enjoy their hobby on the go and put in those important waiver claims with the touch of a finger using their tablet applications.