19962013
Why should I buy a TabletPC?
Chris Pirillo: "Get me to use a TabletPC. I need more excuses, Robert. I just don't see it yet. Almost, but... not quite. Laptops are good enough."
I'm definitely interested in the answers. The form factor seems much more compelling as long as I can get similar battery life and weight as I get with my Gateway 250ARC. For me, a Tablet is compelling for two reasons;
a) its easier to hold like a clipboard and therefore easier to do hallway demonstrations on.
b) it seems to offer a much better reading environment.
But is this enough? The pen seems like a gimmick, but having a touchscreen and being able to fold away (or eliminate) the keyboard is definitely interesting. I'm still at least a year away from a new portable anyways, but I'm definitely not buying a new laptop out of sheer momentum.
I'm definitely interested in the answers. The form factor seems much more compelling as long as I can get similar battery life and weight as I get with my Gateway 250ARC. For me, a Tablet is compelling for two reasons;a) its easier to hold like a clipboard and therefore easier to do hallway demonstrations on.
b) it seems to offer a much better reading environment.
But is this enough? The pen seems like a gimmick, but having a touchscreen and being able to fold away (or eliminate) the keyboard is definitely interesting. I'm still at least a year away from a new portable anyways, but I'm definitely not buying a new laptop out of sheer momentum.
See this post as it first appeared on Blogware.