I personally hate tablets. I already have a smart phone, and a PC. Why do I need to have something in between?
The nice thing about tablets is that they do media very well. Whether it be reading, entertainment, or just general surfing. That is its niche. You can do these things anywhere, without having to have a plug nearby or having to sit down with some sort of table top to place your computer.
But I don’t see tablets being productive machines, where I would do most of my work. I want to be able to sit down for hours at a time, to get something. I also want a machine that will allow me to use my time as productive as possible.
I personally hate tablets. I already have a smart phone, and a PC. Why do I need to have something in between?
Your eyes are better and your fingers are smaller than mine, then. Can’t see or type on my phone that well. It will do in a pinch, like when you’re sticking in a waiting room and just have to freep. :). But the tablet is the perfect size.
We use Tablets for professional surveying jobs. Phones can’t handle anything but the most basic of surveys.
<I personally hate tablets. I already have a smart phone, and a PC. Why do I need to have something in between?
You may not. It depends on what you need to do. I use a tablet to house all the journal articles, syllabi, homework, etc. for each of my classes. Now, instead of bringing a big binder to class (I teach grad level classes), I bring my tablet and everything is there.
I can bring articles I’m writing to doctor appointments and work on them while I wait (and listen to some music at the same time), without worrying about losing a piece of paper or making a mess. If I need to look up something for my research, if there is wifi, I can do it with my tablet sitting in the waiting room, instead of having to wait until I was at home or in my office. My tablet fits in my purse/messenger bag, rather than the big laptop briefcase I used to carry when traveling.
It took me awhile to see my iPad as something other than an expensive toy, but now, it’s worth its weight in gold. I got it free thru my university, but would buy some kind of tablet with my own dime if I had to at some point in the future.
As for phones, I use a cheap Virgin phone with a camera. I pay $20 every three months unless I run over my plan, which I’ve never done. I have had to add extra time when traveling, but I can add in $10 increments - that’s a lot better than paying $30-100 a month.