DROID vs. iPhone

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Trip

because it doesnt have the pretty apple logo on it. It's not going to be a pocket device.

And that's the thing. If something forces you to carry it in a bag instead of a pocket, then it needs to have a keyboard IMO.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

And that's the thing. If something forces you to carry it in a bag instead of a pocket, then it needs to have a keyboard IMO.

Tablets are useful, but not for most people. I love them on the worksite for inventory/equipment tracking reasons. I don't want to carry a laptop and have to fiddle with a keyboard/touchpad out in the plant. Having a touch sensitive screen is nice, especially when it's large enough to be useful when dealing with large databases.

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by Trip

because it doesnt have the pretty apple logo on it. It's not going to be a pocket device.

You know, you say that...but I have never had anything but problems with Windows PCs and laptops...and I've had a lot of them going back to MS Dos. Its always something, a virus, malware, weird access rights and so on.

Now, I have a computer background as a hobbyist, my Dad taught me how to build computers when I was 12, so I'm not a dunce...yet far from an expert. Dad has been in IT for the past 20 years and even he has trouble.

I've never had a Mac, but if they have less problems then I'm all about it.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

I've never had a Mac, but if they have less problems then I'm all about it.

I've used both. I like both. I recommend Macs to computer illiterates because it's much easier to use IMO. Price is finally starting to get a little easier to swallow.

My next computer will most likely be a Mac.

However, this doesn't change the fact that an Apple logo is a status symbol for a lot of people that own a iphone/Mac/ipod

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Trip

I've used both. I like both. I recommend Macs to computer illiterates because it's much easier to use IMO. Price is finally starting to get a little easier to swallow.

My next computer will most likely be a Mac.

However, this doesn't change the fact that an Apple logo is a status symbol for a lot of people that own a iphone/Mac/ipod

I've said it before, I'll say it again. My iMac is awesome. It's damn near flawless.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

You know, you say that...but I have never had anything but problems with Windows PCs and laptops...and I've had a lot of them going back to MS Dos. Its always something, a virus, malware, weird access rights and so on.

Now, I have a computer background as a hobbyist, my Dad taught me how to build computers when I was 12, so I'm not a dunce...yet far from an expert. Dad has been in IT for the past 20 years and even he has trouble.

I've never had a Mac, but if they have less problems then I'm all about it.

you sound like a prime candidate for linux

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Dave

linux

I have a station that uses ubuntu, it's ok.

[pauldun170]

XP - No issues did everything I needed it to do
Vista - No issues did everything I needed it to
Win7 - No issues does everything I need it to do
Mac...nice but useless to me as an OS and it offers little value\per dollar
Linux - Nice after a few days of headaches trying to get everything I want on it to work properly. Currently not worth the effort when I have other PCs\Laptops that get the same job done. When XP becomes a dinosaur, then I'll head back over to linux.

[EpyonXero]

Id like a tablet that I could use in my living room away from my desktop computer and also take on road trips that could surf the web, give me magazines like an e-reader and had quick power on and a log standby time like an iPod. I also would like to be able to integrate it with my home theater. I dont need a music player but the ability to connect to my TV with HDMI and play HD video from the web or built-in storage would be great.

[LeeNetworX]

Originally Posted by EpyonXero

Id like a tablet that I could use in my living room away from my desktop computer and also take on road trips that could surf the web, give me magazines like an e-reader and had quick power on and a log standby time like an iPod. I also would like to be able to integrate it with my home theater. I dont need a music player but the ability to connect to my TV with HDMI and play HD video from the web or built-in storage would be great.

Thinkpad x200 tablet w/multi-touch is pretty sweet and the optional 8-cell has good battery life. Not sure if HDMI out is an option on any of the models though.