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Tezcatlipoca · 03-03-2011, 00:34

Yup. From the plays I've had with iPad1, and from comments by people I know who own one, a tablet is a joy to use for media consumption, browsing, etc.

I could take it travelling, take it to work, and use it around the home for general browsing & media consumption (easier than being fixed to my desk with my ageing & noisy desktop turned on constantly when all I want to do most of the time is browse & consume).

Doesn't have the power & versatility of a proper desktop or laptop, but it's more convenient, & if you're primarily interested in consuming rather than creating then it's great. Although there are more productivity apps coming out, & you can use a Bluetooth keyboard if you really need one.

Smartphones are great for out & about use, but the screens are too small for prolonged browsing & media consumption etc.

03-03-2011, 00:34	#197
Tezcatlipoca Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cambridge Posts: 16,760	Re: The Apple iPad Thread Yup. From the plays I've had with iPad1, and from comments by people I know who own one, a tablet is a joy to use for media consumption, browsing, etc. I could take it travelling, take it to work, and use it around the home for general browsing & media consumption (easier than being fixed to my desk with my ageing & noisy desktop turned on constantly when all I want to do most of the time is browse & consume). Doesn't have the power & versatility of a proper desktop or laptop, but it's more convenient, & if you're primarily interested in consuming rather than creating then it's great. Although there are more productivity apps coming out, & you can use a Bluetooth keyboard if you really need one. Smartphones are great for out & about use, but the screens are too small for prolonged browsing & media consumption etc.