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Laptop, Netbook or Tablet?
fohfoh:
I can't remember if it was Acer or Asus which had a tablet where an addition of a clip on keyboard would double or triple your battery life and actually turn your tablet into a laptop/netbook. It ran a full OS IIRC so it's not as craptastic as a tablet...... but depends what you want your tablet for and if you really want the android or iOS platform.
It was like a $150 keyboard too.
I think it was this one:
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/acer-iconia-tab-w500-936986/review
It also has an android version as well.
kitamesume:
^ omit Laptop if you dont need power. for simple uses, its either a netbook or a tablet.
a tablet is indeed nice for collage, try considering a hybrid of netbook and tablet if you cant decide which to pick.
something like this:
DELL Inspiron Duo (iMD-3487FNT) Tablet PC (Foggy Night) Intel Atom Dual Core N550(1.50GHz) 10.1" 2GB Memory DDR3 800 320GB HDD 7200rpm Intel GMA 3150
chaohellsing:
--- Quote from: Freedom Kira on August 19, 2011, 08:52:59 PM ---^ He didn't use his laptop because it was inconvenient to move around AND his desktop was more powerful. The inference that he would use his laptop on-the-go if it was more convenient to move around is pretty obvious.
OP: I'd discourage treating a tablet like a netbook. They are two different products that cater to different needs. Apples and oranges.
If you need office-like productivity, forget about the tablet.
If you want it for more entertainment purposes than anything else, a tablet would make more sense.
It wouldn't be at all far out to have both. That is, if you have money to throw away.
--- End quote ---
Indeed, that's it in a nutshell.
As far as brands go, my Mom has a toshiba netbook which has worked well for her but I'd still recommend you go to newegg.com and check out the stuff they have.
fohfoh:
I agree with the hybrid idea. Though you yourself will have to consider whether you want a full OS or a minimalistic one like android or iOS.
Apps to me are just cut down versions of things. But sometimes you don't need the full functionality.
kitamesume:
^ you could check the comment, someone installed an android OS and it works.
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