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Originally Posted by Andrew H.
They are much smaller and lighter than netbooks, and the battery life (at least for the iPad) is much better.
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I agree with your other points, but think it's worth noting that modern
netbook battery life is up beyond the 10 hour mark now.
Also, tablets are thinner, of course, but not noticeably smaller in the dimensions that matter for portability.
The key difference is weight, with the netbook between half as much again and double the weight. However, this becomes less significant if you habitually carry a portable keyboard as well as your tablet, and also includes the protection that the clamshell provides for your screen.
EDIT: I'm talking about 10" tablets here, of course. 7" tablets are much smaller, which is why I think they'll eventually prove themselves in the market.
Graham