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Re: I don't get why people want Tablets

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I've pretty much quit using my laptop (which I used in the house and when out and about) in favor of the iPad. The only time I find myself using the laptop is when I have some serious writing to do and don't feel like being tied to my desk/desktop... If there were an OpenOffice/LibreOffice app for the iPad, I'd give my laptop away.

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Here is my reason for wanting a tablet: so I can browse the net at the kitchen table and not have to worry about my two parrots prying the keys off a laptop keyboard. If you've every tried to put laptop key caps back together, you know what a headache it can be..

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I don't own a tablet or ereader, but I inherited an iPhone and before I had it, I was bewildered by why people would even CARE about them.

Now I watch TV (Cablevision) since there is no cable to my room yet, I'm reading a book (great book), do OCCASIONAL web surfing, mostly for information, a Tiny amount of texting (I don't care for on screen typing, it is too slow and cumbersome for someone that knows how to touch type), check the Huffington Post, keep an eye on craigslist (there's an app for that), listen to iHeart radio and about 3 other radio links, let's me listen to my liberal content since no local stations provide that, and so very much more.

So I figure if I had an Android tablet, or even a kindle or nook, I'd be as happy as a kid in a candy factory now.

No, they won't take the place of a computer, but recently we went without power for over 8 days here due to storm Alfred, and I was sick with a fever at the time (sick again, now, BTW), and while we lost cell tower for about half that time, I was able to yahoo messenger (yes, there's also an app for that) my sweetie overseas so I could know she was ok and so that she could know I was ok. I ADORE my iPhone, its sole annoyance, other than battery life, is that when I try to hang up up on a call, the screen goes black EVERY time, and when the screen finally reappears, the moment I try and end the call, it disappears and it keeps cycling that way, until, after 5 cycles, I can finally hang up. Weird bug.

I have hopes I might get a Kindle for Christmas, I really really want one, primarily so I can read books. I have lost several thousands of dollars of books over the years to flooding, emergency moves, and lack of space. The thought that maybe I wouldn't have had to lose those books (many of them school books, so many, very expensive ones).

I don't want to see libraries go out of business, but to be frank, I've always been very bad about getting books back within 2 weeks, and one thing I liked about netflix was that there was no fine for returning late because there was no late, there was the incentive of getting something new, instead.

Since I was a very vocal opponent who was bewildered by the iPhone craze, but now a big convert, I would suggest to the OP, you won't know what it means to you until you get something and the conditions for it to prove its value present themselves. For me, being able to go online even with the power out for over a week was a big bonus. I went somewhere to charge it up, and I could do a little bit of necessary online stuff.

To fully appreciate these things, you need to see the number of apps for them and see how they revolutionize life. Imagine going to college and only having to carry books occasionally. When I went to school, I had not one, but TWO book bags, I had to carry as much as 8 HUGE books at a time. Oh what a joy to have it all on a tablet! Kids today are so lucky!

EDIT: Ever seen a Floyd's electronics book?, they are so heavy they'll put a dent into the floor!

My auntie is a librarian, so these devices worry her. But I don't see libraries disappearing, sure, there may end up being less of them, but if they adapt to new technology somehow, they might even thrive.

Anyone think of the talking disks in The Time Machine? Luckily, no Morlocks to worry about.
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Great post.

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Well, an adendum to my post above: I now have, not a tablet, but a cheap eReader, an original (version 1) nook and I am absolutely in love with it (sorry Alain, there's another woman in my life now, hah hah). I named it "nookie" (I know, TMI).

As I implied in my previous post, you don't know what you'll want until you really have it and try it.

I've lost so many books over the course of my life, thousands of dollars of them, do to the fact that I've had to scramble from home to home, state to state, all over the USA in persuit of jobs and security. During each move, I shed more and more valuable possessions, including all my hideously expensive and irreplaceable college textbooks that I miss horribly. Rare books you cannot buy today.

If they had been electronic as well as print, maybe I'd still have them.

Also, I can't explain it, but I much much prefer opening my eReader and reading over the cumbersome opening of a book and turning pages. And my eReader uses eInk so, just as would be the case with a print book, I need a booklight still for it as it is not backlit.
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I got a 7" tablet because it is very portable and small in size, more so than a laptop (can be put in a pocket & battery lasts longer than my laptop too ). And because it is very versatile - can be used to go online, play movies, listen to music, play some games, read ebooks, video chat, take pictures/record video, act as gps unit, etc... all in one small unit. So, I don't have to buy one of each of these devices separately and pay a lot more. But it still has a big enough screen so I can use it to watch movies and read ebooks.

I like the idea that we have a lot of choices these days like larger laptops, medium sized net books, 10" & 7" tablets and even the smaller tablets and other smaller devices. The more variety, the better if you asked me. One size does not fit all.

Also, I got my tablet for a very good price - around $250 and it is fast and works great for my needs.

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Oh, and I forgot to say I use my tablet as an on the go/travel device for the most part. When at home, I still prefer to watch movies on my regular tv and do online business on my desktop pc with larger screen, but for travel, the tablet is a great portable device.

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I don't mind tablets.. however I really don't like the ipad.. reason is like what is it every two years it's outdated.. I don't follow the apple stuff like I use to but do they do trade in's or recycle? It's seems like a short life cycle.. then it's in the trash

yeah I understand that's why I still have my powerbook G4 I just don't like the way they seem to make people think they need a new one because the ipad 2 is going to die the day the ipad 3 comes out.. And from what I hear it's coming out later this year?

Re: I don't get why people want Tablets

When you use the phrase "cutting edge", you've answered you own question.

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Especially after seeing this video:

my friend moses had a pair of tablets, i'll ask him why, but he keeps telling me something about 10 commandments?
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