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Douglas asked in Computers & InternetHardwareLaptops & Notebooks · 10 years ago

Can you recommend a tablet that can replace a laptop for school?

I have been very interested in getting a tablet for some time, but if it can't be used as a replacement for a laptop for school, then it just seems more like a toy.

I was curious if you guys had any idea of for college students, what kind of a tablet could replace a laptop. A few of my friends have tablets and here's what I have pretty much gotten from them: One has a Motorola tablet (I forget the actual one) and she loves it, says it is a great replacement and very easy to type on and angle, good smooth running machine. 3 friends own iPads and although smooth running and simplistic looking, typing is a huge drag and they had to pay extra for Microsoft office.

Of course I say all of that with no actual experience myself. Thanks for the recommendations!!!!

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago
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    I'd go with a Toshiba Thrive or an Asus Eee pad Transformer.

    Toshiba laptops are awesome, so I wouldn't expect anything less from their tablets. Plus there's a lot more interface capabilities since it has a 2.0 USB port, HDMI port, mini USB and a slot for an SD card so you increase your hard drive space.

    As for the ASUS, I haven't heard to much about how it performs. I do know that you can get a keyboard dock for it, which would be awesome if you had to use it to write papers.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    I have had this Acer Iconia Tab W500-BZ467 tablet since it was released two weeks ago. The look and feel of the unit is great. The touch screen is very responsive and HD videos look great on it. You get 2 gigs of system mem and 32gig SSD. Of course you get a full operation system in win 7. Web surfing is no problem the only site I have had a problem with is the Apple movie trailer site. I am not sure if it is the unit or the fact I am using Explorer 9.

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  • Astitva
    10 years ago

    I Seriously recommend ipad 2...light thin easy to use....and typing is VERY EASY....moreover why not jailbreak and install installous....which gives every app of the app store for FREE

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