IPads, Notetabs, tablet PC things, etc...

[Ankesh]

Thanks for asking Michael.

Short rule of thumb. Anything without keyboards are mainly consumption devices. Sure you can write your novel on it. But it'll be tiring.

Tablets were created for the 80% of masses. Those who do nothing besides email, facebook, youtube, netflix. And buying a couple of things here and there.

If you create online - are a designer, writer, coder etc - then you shouldn't go for a tablet as a primary device yet. Its not a laptop replacement for heavy users.

Originally Posted by Ankesh

Thanks for asking Michael.

Short rule of thumb. Anything without keyboards are mainly consumption devices. Sure you can write your novel on it. But it'll be tiring.

Tablets were created for the 80% of masses. Those who do nothing besides email, facebook, youtube, netflix. And buying a couple of things here and there.

If you create online - are a designer, writer, coder etc - then you shouldn't go for a tablet as a primary device yet. Its not a laptop replacement for heavy users.

I agree with you. I do prefer a PC that's because I'm always at home.

[MMacGillivray]

I do use an iPad but have a wireless keyboard - that makes it much easier to type a longer report/letter (although I do find the keyboard needs the lightest of typing touch!)

I found a very comprehensive review of using the iPad as a word-processor -
http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/artic...ng_on_the_ipad

I haven't looked into other tablets, etc, but I guess there will be other reviews out there.

Margaret