Tablet recommendations?

[Jerry Feldman]

On 03/22/2012 10:14 AM, David Rysdam wrote:
> On Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:33:03 -0400, Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org> wrote:
>> IMHO, tablets are just starting to transform the portable computer
>> market.  The iPad is currently the top of the line, but some of these
>> new Androids are making inroads. But... the issue is heat and power.
> For the portable *computer* market, I think the issue is input. Input
> using 1-4 fingers on a touchscreen held in the other hand is, at least
> for me, an order of magnitude slower than typing. If you are a
> hunt-and-pecker, it's probably reasonable.
Some tablets have companion keyboards. There are also bluetooth
keyboards. As a device for spreadsheets and word processors, they are
not very good without a keyboard.  The one major issue with tablets that
hold them back in terms of laptops is the lack of connectors. Many have
earphone, USB and HDMI connectors.
>
> Tablets are transforming the portable *media consumption device*
> market. Which is fine, I don't mind if TVs and books get an overhaul (as
> long as the features I currently enjoy remain). It's a little too bad
> that these devices are being called "computers" though.


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Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
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