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New trend: Tablets...

Sylvester Smith · Friday, January 21st 2011 at 1:51AM · 979 views
What tablet do you use?

Tablets are becoming more popular by the minute, and there's a new one being released every 5 minutes! Althought I don't think they will put an end to the laptop. The laptop still has its uses and advantages.

There is of course, the iPad. Other's include the new Samsung Galaxy, Sony Dash, Archos (various models). Dell is coming out with one soon, so is Blackberry, and HTC just announced the arrival of the Flyer scheduled for a March release. These are just a few.

Me? I have the Samsung Galaxy. I love it! Runs on Android. Tons of free apps from Google Marketplace. It's the perfect size - 7 inches. Easy to carry. The iPad is cool, I just think its kind of too big to carry around. The other issue is the apps. Lots of them, but not lots of Free ones. The development of the apps arent as open as the Marketplace. I haven't had any experience with the Dell, Sony or the Blackberry Tabs, but I've read lots of good things about them. Can't wait to check them out.

Your thoughts?

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Sylvester Smith St. Louis, MO

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Comments (2)

Kymberli Anderson Friday, January 21st 2011 at 4:13PM

Now I guess I am "old school" since I have a lap top. You seem computer savvy what would you suggest a parent buy for a college freshman?

Sylvester Smith Friday, January 21st 2011 at 9:38PM

A laptop first. They might want a tablet, but I just can't see doing a 20 page paper on a tablet. I have to have both. Now what you dont need as much anymore is a desktop.

Thanks for the response!
Sylvester

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