Computer or iPad/Tablet? Tell us why you love your new device
Decisions decisions!!! With the popularity of the iPads and tablets, many folks are rushing out to get one as they are handy, small and easier to do many things with it than booting up that computer. For one thing, it’s easy to just throw in a purse or hold on to…than a laptop. Sure it is. And it has zillions of applications to use to make your life easier or more fun. Who wouldn’t want this toy? Me. I call it a toy for a reason, mostly because I cannot in any way possible think of how a portable device will make my life easier. Then again, I have one of the newest blingiest Blackberry Torches and I use 4 functions: Phone, email, text and contacts. I guess I am a minimalist with the new devices as my brain is focused on using the computer for my work and my life.
To move to an iPad/Tablet for work, I guess I can’t say anything but go for it! I know many folks are doing it and loving them (esp those on the road). But for a main computer for work? I have yet to see anyone do it 100%, but maybe? If you are one of those folks reading this, please comment below. I would love to hear your stories! The reason why I guess I can’t get off my computer is that I like doing 20 things at once and having all of my “apps” (aka…programs) at the bottom of my screen organized so I know where everything is, and I enjoy the keyboard way too much. The ipads and tablets don’t give this larger handed gal much room for typing 100 wpm. I would sorely miss that, I would have to have an extended keyboard and that point, why have a tablet? I might as well just whip out the laptop.
I’m a ferocious typer. I am an insane multi-tasker. The devices for me would only be for “fun” meaning, I’m on a trip and just want to use it to play with the apps, surf the web and check on my social media. I would never use it for work at this point.
To close, what is your choice? Tell us below! Share your knowledge with others, the good, the bad, the everything! Maybe you can shed some light on this topic, switch me over? (doubtful!, but you never know).
Looking forward to replies, as I am entertaining the idea of a tablet type of equipment….for reading books, surfing the net, etc and maybe some portable work things…..but would not be able to let go of my laptop, which is my personal favorite for work.
Jane
I use the ipad as a complement rather than replacement to the office laptop. For work programs that can’t be run on the Ipad, I access them using logmein from my Ipad. Works best with a stylus pen, as manuvering on the Ipad with a finger controling a remote computer is pretty clumsy. There’s a delay, but it gets the job done in a pinch. If I have to do a lot of typing, agree the Ipad is not effective. Get it for the fun of it.
Jay
I have a lot of users who use the iPad mostly for email communication and some presentations. When asked what I think, I usually say that the tablets are a tool, not a solution. To get all functionality needed for your office life, typically I have found that most can’t get around not having an RDP client on the tablet and even then it is cumbersome.
I have to agree that a tablet simply can not replace the functionality of my laptop. It’s great for portable entertainment or checking email, etc. but for productivity, I need a keyboard, I need a mouse, even a digitizing tablet. Editing photos, creating web sites, even creating word documents is simply too cumbersome or nearly impossible with a tablet. For the power users, the tablet could only be a complement device as Jay says. That’s my take on it.