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Originally Posted by pilotbob
I was considering getting a Netbook at one time. but, I would prefer this.
BOb
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Really? Can I ask the people who'll be using this rather than a netbook - what would YOU use a netbook for?
The things I want a netbook for is to emulate a subset of my laptop, but more compact for travel.
- check work email via Exchange and REPLY QUICKLY - iPod touch reads, but I'm slow to write | netbook should be better for this
- surf the net - both do it ok. iPad should be fine for this, too
- watch video - Touch and iPad both do this, but the Touch is small and not a lot of free tv shows via iTunes | netbook could stream hulu and netflix which I already pay for
- log in to work via VPN and use remote desktop - netbook only at this point (after all, work pays me so I can buy nice gadgets. I like to be prepared for the times when responding promptly to an urgent action can show you're not only necessary, you're awesome.)
- cache photos to clean off my SD cards - netbook with an SD card reader
- read ebooks? - I usually use my kindle. I don't love to scroll on the touch and dislike the page advancement swish needed on the sony touch reader. Don't expect to use this too much on a netbook either.
- execute stock trades - netbook only it seems (for those I'm traveling with that want this feature)
I do like to use the touch to quickly check email and calendar, but that's mostly due to the handy size and startup times than anything else. I'm unsure that the iPad would be as handy to keep with me, while jaunting around and in different rooms at home. The iPad looks like a two handed device due to the size and touch screen.
BTW, I'd agree that the iPad will prob. be much quicker to read e-mail on or spot check something than a netbook from the powered off state.
Suffice to say I'm a sucker for Apple styling, without getting into what I actually own. Just wondering how this product can fit into the lives of other people who use similar devices to me (ebook reader very helpful to daily amusement, bookstores get lots of my money)