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To clarify, as the original post I replied to has been deleted. Premptively I'd like to say thanks to stdcredzero because his experiences with an HP tc1100 wer
by philk 17y ago
To clarify, as the original post I replied to has been deleted. Premptively I'd like to say thanks to stdcredzero because his experiences with an HP tc1100 were very interesting.
a) If I want to surf the web seriously or do some real work, I'm sitting down somewhere. At this point I want a decent keyboard, something that stands up by itself so I can use the keyboard and the ability to use more than one application at once.
b) If I'm out then I care about portability. can put an iPhone in my pocket without ruining the line of my suit. I can make calls, listen to music, watch video, read books, play games, surf the web and more. It weighs ~130gm. I'm going to have to carry a phone anyway because there's no way I'm whipping out at 10" tablet to make calls.
An iPad is much less portable. The line between "something I can put in my pocket" and "something I can't put in my pocket" is much larger than the line between "something I can't put in my pocket" and "something larger that I can't put in my pocket" because now I have to carry a bag around with me to hold the thing and keep track my bag while I'm out. Yes, I get a larger screen but that's only really good for more web browsing. If I'm out, and not sitting at a cafe by myself or something I don't care to browse beyond looking up answers to quick questions ("how do I get to the cafe?")
So basically all I'm seeing is a large, kludgy iPhone that is a hassle to tote around. The big screen doesn't make up for the fact that I now have a 10" device with me at all times when I'm out and something that's less efficient than a laptop when I'm sitting down somewhere.
- GHFigs 17y agoIf I want to surf the web seriously What does this mean, exactly? How would this be distinct from un-serious browsing? Is this something that a netbook is capable of? ...now I have to carry a bag around with me to hold the thing and keep track my bag while I'm out... Millions of people do this daily without issue, whether backback, briefcase, messenger bag, or purse. It certainly hasn't held back netbooks or the Kindle. Why do you think it would be different for the iPad?