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Well, the iPad has many more apps (at least for the moment) and a bigger screen, both of which make it more suitable for light-to-medium work stuff. For exampl
by jmonegro 15y ago
Well, the iPad has many more apps (at least for the moment) and a bigger screen, both of which make it more suitable for light-to-medium work stuff.
For example, I can perfectly imagine (and there are many cases of this) a college student passing up on buying a laptop for class and opt for an iPad with a bluetooth keyboard instead. In this scenario, this setup can effectively replace a computer for most students most of the time.
However, I don't see how a kindle fire can fit into that context.
- adhipg 15y agoAlso, an iPad has a camera and mic - which makes it a viable option for keeping in touch with people. Video calling is something you expect to do from your computer today.
- mechanical_fish 15y agoHow does one type on a seven-inch tablet? Typing on the iPad is bad enough, but at least its long dimension is about the right size. Presumably typing on a seven-inch tablet is reminiscent of typing on the iPad in portrait mode. Which is annoying. To the point where I'd rather type on the iPhone, where at least I can reach everything with thumbs alone.
- angus77 15y agoThere are Swype, SlideIT and ShapeWriter sliding inputs available for Android devices that you can't get for iOS devices. I use the (unfortunately discontinued) ShapeWriter on my Desire phone, and it's awesome. The keyboard for the iPad is a chore to use.