garfi3ld wrote: in other words, its a great tablet.. BUT is the idea of a tablet really a good idea at all?
Very true. I think there is a reason tablets have been around for decades but never caught on. The thoughts by Google and Apple that tablets and phones will replace the desktop completely, I think are wrong. Cloud processing can offer some improvements, but people will always want bigger screens, unlimited battery life, fast processing and graphics, and a variety of input methods. I can imagine someone trying dual-screening two tablets to play a game.
I've come to the conclusion that tablets are not so much computers as appliances, more so in respect to Apple but still true in this case. They have potential for some, but they will not do everything wanted. The reason Windows did so well was because it let anyone write any program in any code wanted without restrictions. With that, you get free alternatives and open-source development, along with high-grade professional programs for a price. I think that until there is an OS that can work with this openness of programming, while featuring an interface that works for touch, tablets will not become mainstream. 'Everybody' can talk about them, but sales show that they are a speck on the marketplace, with less out there than mp3 players or ereaders. They can look cool and do some cool things, but there's a lot of hype out there.
