Since the early days of the Origami project, Microsoft has looked at the tablet as a desktop replacement. Slates ran Windows XP or Windows 7; never Windows Mobile or Windows Phone 7. This desktop approach hasn't worked so well in the past, but the company just won't let it go.
Microsoft probably believes its tablet strategy will work out better this time with Windows 8; but the runaway success of the iPad suggests otherwise. The iPad is popular because it is an oversized smartphone and not a notebook replacement.
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I don't really care for the idea of tablet PCs, mostly because I use my laptop for everything, I work play sure and relax on it, and I can't imagine a giant touchscreen replacing it.
I have always figured these were a niche produce. Apple is trying to make it mainstream, but most people just don't need one.
Strange, because I refuse to buy an iPad based on the sole fact that it is an oversized smartphone, and, guess what? I already have a smartphone.
Perhaps Microsoft will have more success with this, if there are more people thinking like me, who want to venture into the tablet world. But I imagine these things aren't seamless integration from a PC. I'm sure not all programs will run well on a tablet, so unless Microsoft pulls down some third-party support, this will die fast.
the windows tablets are more geared towards business users i'd say
ipads for the general consumer audience
Nope. My tablet's power plug broke or the connectors broke, which makes it much more inconvenient than a PC. This particular USB is not compatible with other USBs you buy in the store (like Staples). So now I have order directly from Dell. So the battery is already drained and I can't even use it. So yeah, I don't think these things are better than pcs or laptops for that matter.
Sure why not? I'm glad I held off buying a Tablet...I only like the idea of having a decent sized display to watch videos on if I'm on the road.
I think a tablet can replace a PC at functionality, but each one should be used for its commitment
I do not like something does not fit into a mine pocket :<
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