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April 2011 - Posts

Is a Netbook really better than a Tablet?

A while back I wrote a blog relating to why netbooks are better than an ipad and I really meant it then.   They key word in the previous sentence is "then".    Over time I have started to change my mind and I really don't know anymore.   I have used ipads and really like them and with the ability to use a bluetooth keyboard they aren't bad for doing simple documents and email.

Anyway. . . I have broken down and am buying an ipad 2 .   I ordered it a couple weeks ago and it should be here this month. . . I will fill you in on how I like it.

I also purchased a Xoom Android tablet and have since returned it.   I liked it but it is too much like a version 1, there are very few apps available and the UI is a little quirky but it wasn't bad.   But for now, I am going with an ipad 2.   Here is an article about all the tablets coming, , ,  the tablet wars are on for 2011.     http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Apple-iPad-2-Spring-Launch-is-Bad-for-Android-Honeycomb-Tablets-164131/?kc=EWWHNEMNL03032011STR2

What are your feelings about tablets?    Do you have one?    Will they replace netbooks?    (BTW, I am doing this blog on a netbook )

Cheers