Originally Posted by DeelyBopper:
“Should I replace my laptop? It's ageing but still does what I require it for (although a little sluggishly).
I had planned on another laptop but there is such a variety of products out there now that a tablet would be a consideration.
The only experience I have of iProducts are some of the iPods, (nano in various versions, class and touch).
I almost bought a 3GS iPhone once but ended up with Android.
I like the fact that the batteries seem to smash laptops. I like the glossy screen. I like the lightweight and boot up times. I like looking hip.
I use the laptop for MS Office, web browsing, writing (I do a journal, blogs, reviews), odd movie, iTunes for the iPods I own. Some flash games. I use it to transfer my photos from my camera if I'm away with them.
I dislike, no keyboard, price, and that PC users will mock me for owning one.”
Tablets don't really replace laptops. While their are areas that a tablet is much better than a laptop there are also areas where they are much worse so they end up being more of a companion to a laptop rather than a replacement.
I do use my laptop less since I got my iPad but if I'm coding, doing graphics or for that matter doing any word processing or spreadsheet work I will always goto my laptop.
You can get apps such as pages and numbers which are Apples versions of Word and Excel and they aren't bad but you aren't going to want to write long things on them with the on screen keyboard. You can however buy a Bluetooth keyboard and pair it which will improve things.
Depending on the format your movies are in you may need to either convert them or buy an app that's able to play them. It is very good for things like Netflix, Lovefilm instant and iPlayer.
You will need to buy the card reader addon if you want to backup your pictures off of your camera but you can buy 3rd party ones for under £5 that work perfectly.