On 10/08/2013 10:49, David.WE.Roberts wrote:
On Fri, 09 Aug 2013 09:42:10 +0000, David.WE.Roberts wrote:

As usual, OT but a good place for advice.

We are considering buying a tablet some time this year.
Cut off is end of November when we go on holiday.
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Supplementary on Android - I have been thinking that a tablet will do as a
Windows (or Linux) laptop replacement.

I am now wondering if the OS and interface are more like a mobile phone on
steroids aimed at doing one thing at a time instead of the usual WIMP
style of multiple application windows sharing a desk top.

I will be going back to John Lewis for another session of poking at the
tablets, but in the mean time, what does the team think about a tablet as
a laptop replacement?

A quad processor with high resolution screen should be able to run stock
Linux as long as there are drivers for a touch screen interface - so why
are they still running Android?

Mainly to tap into the Android Marketplace?

Cheers

Dave R

Sometimes that is exactly what Windows 8 feels like! A mobile phone
interface on, say, a desktop or laptop, is often not a pleasant experience.

Few tablets realistically do multiple things. The Samsung Galaxy Note
(at least the big one) does have a split screen mode - but AIUI that has
severe limitations. Though you can probably play music and write an email.

Was interested to see an Android monitor the other day:

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/215-v...0x1020-250cd-m

IMHO a tablet is not a laptop replacement until it has at least a
keyboard added. However I can see a time when a mobile phone/small
tablet will be able usefully to connect to a large monitor and a
keyboard allowing the same processor, memory, software installation,
etc. to work in pocket, briefcase, lap or desktop modes.

--
Rod