Looking at purchasing as my laptops gone tits up haven't tested one out are they as good as they look or is there better out there? & 3G or not 3G that is the question?

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Rudskibaliblu wrote:

Looking at purchasing as my laptops gone tits up haven't tested one out are they as good as they look or is there better out there? & 3G or not 3G that is the question?

Any advice greatfully received not much of a tech head

I went for a WIFI version get got a "mifi" from 3 network, its a wireless device that takes a payg sim card. That way you can use it for multiple devices much better option in my opinion.

Did the same as Xpea but they do not really replace a Laptop.

drdelrrs wrote:

Did the same as Xpea but they do not really replace a Laptop.

chris mc wrote:

drdelrrs wrote:

Did the same as Xpea but they do not really replace a Laptop.

+1

Couldn't agree more, they are more for fun and gadget lovers.

I've just ordered one, not to replace the laptop but for the extra convenience of its size and weight.

I went the alternate route, was heading towards the apple shop when I passed the car phone warehouse so popped in for a look, they have all the tablet P.C's available for you to pick up and poke around on. When I was playing with the Ipad2 I couldn't help but makr comparisons to my 5 year old touch, it was exactly the same only bigger, nothing new and still had the same restrictions when browsing the internet. Then I had a play with the Motorola Xoom, now that was different, dual core, brighter screen, mini usb connector, mini hdmi connector, micro usb card slot which will be activated on the next software upgrade. It can also play flash player which you need for the internet, the browser works in tabs for new sessions just the same way as a normal computer. It has fast access keys to switch between open and running programs, plays videos with amazing quailty' battery will last for 10 hours too. There aren't as many app for it yet but they will come soon. But best of all it operates on the new Android honey comb system which is just brilliant.
Another option to think about, I really liked the Ipad 2 but the Xoom functionality and how it was new and different was the clincher for me  2010 Alaska white 3.6TDi v8, heated steering wheel, Ipod connection, Aribica extended leather, Digital TV, voice activation, privacy glass, Dynamic pack
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I have an android phone personally and love it - far better than apple (not hard) - i have a work blackberry, again better than apple for the business stuff.

On tablets, however, the ipad is still better - but i agree it wont be long until it isnt, this year i would suggest - some of the features you mention, i can plug my phone in to the TV on HDMI but not my ipad - the the andriod tablets are yet the complete replacement package - even when i was playing with a couple in John Lewis.; dont get me wrong i would like them to be. Mike

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Don't think a tablet will really ever be adle to replace proper lap top although on the next software upgrade 3.1 the Xoom will have the adility ro use things such things like game controllers and a mouse so it,s definately getting better.  2010 Alaska white 3.6TDi v8, heated steering wheel, Ipod connection, Aribica extended leather, Digital TV, voice activation, privacy glass, Dynamic pack
Now gone - Jaguar XKR4.2 v8 Supercharged
Gone - 08 RRS TDI V8 Java Black, Privacy glass 315 BHP tunit box.
Still have - Merc C200 sport
Yahaha FZ1000
Gone - BMW X5 3.0d sport

There is a tablet that runs windows 7 - but is just a tablet not one of these interchangable things; no idea how it is though...i think there is a fine line between a laptop/pc and a tablet and maybe there shouldnt be the cross over Mike

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I certainly wouldn't be able to do my work that I bring home on the tablet, still need the flexibilty and software of the laptop. 2010 Alaska white 3.6TDi v8, heated steering wheel, Ipod connection, Aribica extended leather, Digital TV, voice activation, privacy glass, Dynamic pack
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Gone - 08 RRS TDI V8 Java Black, Privacy glass 315 BHP tunit box.
Still have - Merc C200 sport
Yahaha FZ1000
Gone - BMW X5 3.0d sport

Definitely not a laptop replacement, I bought it primarily for when I go on holiday to send/receive emails............as it is much smaller, lighter and has a better battery life by miles than my laptop.....


But I have found I use it more than I would have thought, train journeys, sat on the couch etc

they are great

PS I only have the wifi as I will be mostly using abroad and would only use on the hotels wifi or at home, or on the train (which now have wifi)

Cheers for all the replies certainly got me thinking what I actually use my laptop for and most of it aint to do with work, I think Jonny hit the nail on the head with the last post probably hols and using wifi but just using for that will I get away with the 32 or is it best just go for the 64? decisions decisions

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Rudskibaliblu wrote:

Cheers for all the replies certainly got me thinking what I actually use my laptop for and most of it aint to do with work, I think Jonny hit the nail on the head with the last post probably hols and using wifi but just using for that will I get away with the 32 or is it best just go for the 64? decisions decisions

Thanks again guys

I got the 16gb wifi and it is plenty!

I put films on it, watch them, delete them!