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Originally Posted by jswinden

For me I find that doing a lot of typing on the iPad (or any non-keyboard/tablet device) is a pain when using the onscreen keyboard.

I laugh every time I see somebody typing on a 10" tablet in public. I'm reminded of a chicken where their pecking the screen one painful peck at a time. Honestly I think it's only folks who touch type who find typing on tablets impractical.

Originally Posted by jswinden

I've yet to see any tablet running iOS or Android that comes close to the versatility of a computer. Even something as simple as transferring a file from one device to another in a meeting is difficult. With a netbook or laptop you can use a flash stick, but not with the iPad

I agree but for other reason besides what you have listed. Transferring files is extremely easy if you get the correct tablet (Toshiba/Asus). Both have USB host, SD Slots and HDMI out.

The thing I find most limiting on tablets is the dumbed down OS that lack true multitasking and windows(why do all apps have to run full screen).

Originally Posted by jswinden

For me it is just too much a pain to use the iPad for serious work. I've tried, but it is always too much of a pain. So I use it mostly for entertainment stuff and web surfing. It is very good for that and very portable. serious computing is still done on my desktop when at home or on the netbook when I'm travelling or in a meeting.

I mostly agree, again you don't need a full computer to write/read email. Not read books, or review a document.