Quint
Posts: 737
Jun 1, 2012 10:15am
I'm looking to get a tablet of some sort that I can use in meetings (so I don't have to lug around a shit ton of paper or a laptop). Does anyone use a tablet for business purposes? Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 1, 2012 10:16am
Not sure what the big difference between luggin a laptop vs a tablet would be, but go iPad.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Jun 1, 2012 10:34am
Yeah I don't really get the difference either.Commander of Awesome;1186560 wrote:Not sure what the big difference between luggin a laptop vs a tablet would be, but go iPad.
But I agree I'd just go with an iPad if you want a tablet.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 1, 2012 10:35am
Don't buy a tablet; its a waste of money.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 1, 2012 10:37am
iPad, for sure.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jun 1, 2012 10:42am
iPad
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jun 1, 2012 10:54am
I have an iPad, getting better at using it and moving around to find stuff. It takes a little time to utilize all the potential it has, so far it has been working out great. I’m going to upgrade to a 64GB, I would not suggest a 16GB <o
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Jun 1, 2012 10:59am
I have been getting complaints lately from some of the gals when they travel that their laptops are too heavy and they don't like "lugging" them around. I just look at them with a "you are a dumb fuck" stare.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 1, 2012 11:14am
What's your budget?
iPad is obviously the best, but I'd have a hard time dropping that much coin on one of the "new" ones.
iPad is obviously the best, but I'd have a hard time dropping that much coin on one of the "new" ones.
Quint
Posts: 737
Jun 1, 2012 11:26am
HAHA!! I guess I need to quit being a bitch. The seat belt scene from Old School came to mind after reading some of these posts.WebFire;1186599 wrote:I have been getting complaints lately from some of the gals when they travel that their laptops are too heavy and they don't like "lugging" them around. I just look at them with a "you are a dumb fuck" stare.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySJsLPpTWp0
I guess it just seemed like a tablet would make it easier to access documents during a meeting without actually needing a laptop sitting in front of you. Also, I liked the idea of being able to write down notes on a tablet and have it converted to text.
Quint
Posts: 737
Jun 1, 2012 11:28am
No problem with the budget, but I don't want to throw away money for a new one because it's trendy and not much more improved from the old one.Automatik;1186608 wrote:What's your budget?
iPad is obviously the best, but I'd have a hard time dropping that much coin on one of the "new" ones.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 1, 2012 11:42am
Oh Jesus Christ. A laptop takes up about the same horizontal room as a laptop; let's be honest here, you want an iPad because they look cool. They are worthless for anything more than social proof for your friends that you have so much money that you can afford stupid useless shit.Quint;1186613 wrote:HAHA!! I guess I need to quit being a bitch. The seat belt scene from Old School came to mind after reading some of these posts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySJsLPpTWp0
I guess it just seemed like a tablet would make it easier to access documents during a meeting without actually needing a laptop sitting in front of you. Also, I liked the idea of being able to write down notes on a tablet and have it converted to text.
And then if/when you lose your job, you'll cry to the government for help and bitch because you have no money due to no savings.
Only in America...
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MontyBrunswick
Jun 1, 2012 11:45am
Just get a small laptop that is battery efficient. It'll run laps around a tablet in terms of capabilityQuint;1186613 wrote:
I guess it just seemed like a tablet would make it easier to access documents during a meeting without actually needing a laptop sitting in front of you. Also, I liked the idea of being able to write down notes on a tablet and have it converted to text.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 1, 2012 11:51am
The other day, I saw someone on the Metro with an iPhone, and iPod touch, and an iPad. So worthless. Seriously, there are a lot of people who have no lives who buy Apple products so their friends will think they are cool and hip. It's a joke.
I don't blame Apple, they have the best marketing of any company on the planet. Steve Jobs was a great CEO(GOAT CEO) because he was a great marketer. He's essentially built an eco-system of "cool" products that people have to have; its absolutely incredible.
I don't blame Apple, they have the best marketing of any company on the planet. Steve Jobs was a great CEO(GOAT CEO) because he was a great marketer. He's essentially built an eco-system of "cool" products that people have to have; its absolutely incredible.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 1, 2012 12:20pm
What about the ~15 yrs when Apple was an after thought in the computer market? If it weren't for the success of the iPod, very good chance Apple wouldn't be here today.sleeper;1186634 wrote:The other day, I saw someone on the Metro with an iPhone, and iPod touch, and an iPad. So worthless. Seriously, there are a lot of people who have no lives who buy Apple products so their friends will think they are cool and hip. It's a joke.
I don't blame Apple, they have the best marketing of any company on the planet. Steve Jobs was a great CEO(GOAT CEO) because he was a great marketer. He's essentially built an eco-system of "cool" products that people have to have; its absolutely incredible.
Y-Town Steelhound
Posts: 1,388
Jun 1, 2012 12:20pm
Just got a Kindle Fire and have been very happy with it. Does everything that I need it to and is far more reasonably priced than the Ipad.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 1, 2012 12:36pm
I don't disagree. Apple is still far behind the Windows market share, but there aren't many Windows fans walking around touting how great their products are(ironically, most of the Windows people are the ones with jobs).Commander of Awesome;1186656 wrote:What about the ~15 yrs when Apple was an after thought in the computer market? If it weren't for the success of the iPod, very good chance Apple wouldn't be here today.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Jun 1, 2012 12:51pm
More than anything, it just shows how technology evolves in such a short time. Laptops were made to be portable. And 5 years ago anyone who traveled would do anything for a laptop. Now they complain as if they are carrying a desktop with them.Quint;1186613 wrote:HAHA!! I guess I need to quit being a bitch. The seat belt scene from Old School came to mind after reading some of these posts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySJsLPpTWp0
I guess it just seemed like a tablet would make it easier to access documents during a meeting without actually needing a laptop sitting in front of you. Also, I liked the idea of being able to write down notes on a tablet and have it converted to text.
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Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Jun 1, 2012 1:39pm
Guys, tablets aren't going away. The maturation of touch screen technology, low power chipsets, and internet access make tablets a form factor that will stay. Microsoft knows this or else they wouldn't be making an ARM based version of Windows.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 1, 2012 1:47pm
That means we all need to buy one?
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 1, 2012 2:03pm
This. I am an apple hater, but the Ipad is legit. I have tinkered with all the other tablets and they are not on par with it.Automatik;1186608 wrote:What's your budget?
iPad is obviously the best, but I'd have a hard time dropping that much coin on one of the "new" ones.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 1, 2012 2:09pm
Same here, and it's not even close really.wes_mantooth;1186723 wrote:This. I am an apple hater, but the Ipad is legit. I have tinkered with all the other tablets and they are not on par with it.
Maybe the Asus Eee Slate, it's pretty badass. My coworker has one, but he also dropped close to a grand for it.
For the money the Samsung tablets aren't bad. I like the smaller size. I've yet to mess with the new version.
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Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Jun 1, 2012 2:22pm
Was that directed at me? Because if it was, I don't believe I said anyone needed to buy a tablet or any other electronic device. I was just stating this is a form factor that is not a fad.Commander of Awesome;1186712 wrote:That means we all need to buy one?
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bLuE_71
Posts: 226
Jun 1, 2012 2:33pm
Kindle Fire and install a custom rom.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Jun 1, 2012 3:25pm
I am in agreement with this.wes_mantooth;1186723 wrote:This. I am an apple hater, but the Ipad is legit. I have tinkered with all the other tablets and they are not on par with it.