On 03/22/2012 10:14 AM, David Rysdam wrote: > On Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:33:03 -0400, Jerry Feldman <[email protected]> wrote: >> IMHO, tablets are just starting to transform the portable computer >> market. The iPad is currently the top of the line, but some of these >> new Androids are making inroads. But... the issue is heat and power. > For the portable *computer* market, I think the issue is input. Input > using 1-4 fingers on a touchscreen held in the other hand is, at least > for me, an order of magnitude slower than typing. If you are a > hunt-and-pecker, it's probably reasonable. Some tablets have companion keyboards. There are also bluetooth keyboards. As a device for spreadsheets and word processors, they are not very good without a keyboard. The one major issue with tablets that hold them back in terms of laptops is the lack of connectors. Many have earphone, USB and HDMI connectors. > > Tablets are transforming the portable *media consumption device* > market. Which is fine, I don't mind if TVs and books get an overhaul (as > long as the features I currently enjoy remain). It's a little too bad > that these devices are being called "computers" though.
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