Netbook or Tablet?

[Anon_F]

Thinking of buying a netbook or tablet but cant decide what?
With the netbook i have seen it only comes with windows 7 starter as the o/s.
If you add more ram, external dvd-rw, windows 7 premium it soon adds up to £350.
But for £350 i could buy a good tablet + the sd card to store software on?

Or go totally different & just buy a new laptop!!

What are the benefits for a netbook or tablet over a new laptop???

 

[Abarbarian]

Depends what you want to do with it and how much spare cash and time you have.

You could always get a Chromebook. Apparently you can set them up with Chrome os and a linux and switch between the two with a couple of key clicks.

 

[EvanDavis]

What are the benefits for a netbook or tablet over a new laptop???

In my opinion portability and that's about it. Depends also what you want it for. If it's just for checking the odd website out or watching a movie in bed, then a tablet is ok. If you need it for real work, then go for a new laptop.

 

[floppybootstomp]

Good question, I wouldn't be sure myself what to buy. But after almost buying a tablet I stepped back, paused, and thought 'I don't actually need one', so I didn't buy one.

I think the argument about a netbook needing more memory and an external optical disk drive is a bit mute as tablets come with a predetermined amount of memory and no optical drive anyway. Most data can be read from a USB stick in both instances.

As ED said, portability should maybe be the deciding factor. And price. Real keyboard Vs touch screen? Dunno

 

[Anon_F]

So have decided on a Netbook over a Tablet?
Any makes to go for??

 

[floppybootstomp]

Bought my daughter an Asus Netbook almost three years ago, it's been good, still going strong, and that's my only experience in that field.

 

[Ian]

What are you using the tablet for primarily? Web browsing and e-mail? If so, I may reconsider and go for a tablet (I should have replied sooner!). If you need a DVD drive, do video editing or need to run custom apps then a netbook/laptop would be better.

My dad got a tablet a few years ago and now hardly uses his laptop, as the tablet does it all so much quicker and easier. I'm also a big fan of them and used mine WAY more than I thought I would!

If you do go for a netbook, all of the big makes are pretty good now - but you'll may find that the netbook niche isn't quite the same as it was a few years ago. It has split into power powerful (and more expensive) "ultrabooks", plus lower powered laptops (10"-12") that come in at a very reasonable price.

This combo tablet/netbook looks interesting so may be worth me dropping a link :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/T100TA-DK002H-10-1-inch-Convertible-Processor-Touchscreen/dp/B00G4E60UA/

I'm not a fan of Windows 8, but as a touchscreen OS it does work OK (and underneath works just like Windows 7).

 

[strvitracer]

It really depends on what you want to do? In my case, I'd buy tablet since it's very handy when I want to browse the net( I often need it). Think of what you need

 

[Anon_F]

Well this is what I'm thinking of buying?
Link @ http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc...oks/asus-x102ba-1178512/review#articleContent
Really just going to use it when out & on holiday.
What do folks think about it?

 

[strvitracer]

Looks good to me! Enjoy it!

 

[breakskinny]

There are some situations where a tablet is better, some where a netbook is more suitable. A tablet would be more useful when travelling where its more about keeping up with what's happening, portability and the interface needs to be more responsive. Netbooks will be a great choice for people who want a durable mini laptop and who need a keyboard for doing most of the work. I don't think there is one better than the other overall, it all depends on the situation

 

[seeker1321]

I agree with breakshinny, it all comes down to use. I know money is an issue but I have found having one of each to be the best option. I have a small laptop with keyboard, and then a small 8.3 inch tablet that fits in a back pocket. So if I need to look something up quickly, or to watch videos I have the tablet, if I actually need to create a file though I tend to reach for the laptop.

 

[Anon_F]

Decided probably to go for a new laptop instead as my current one is 8 yrs old.
Just dont like the netbooks & a tablet would be nice but some are at silly prices.
Thanks for the input though.