Tablet Sales are Sizzling - Page 8

Gameboy70 · 12-16-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cromag

If I actually turn my cell phone off (as opposed to letting it go to sleep) it takes about 18 seconds to turn on and "boot up." Also, turning it off takes about 6 seconds.

I think people are gradually becoming accustomed to these delays.

But "people" aren't doing that. Even your first-person reference ("If I") is stated hypothetically.

For non-nerds, turning the screen off is turning the phone off, unless they're trying to block calls or save battery.

I see the opposite trend. For non-production tasks, people reach for their mobile device before their PC, even if both are in arm's reach, because for most of those tasks, mobile provides more instant gratification. It's easy to argue that a 18-45 second boot time shouldn't matter—and it is a blink in the scheme of things—but consumers will always gravitate to the faster user experience (which can be a PC in some cases, like editing a spreadsheet or writing a long email).

Lemurion · 12-16-2012, 02:30 PM

For me, it depends on what I'm going to be doing. Both the PC and Mac are always on, so there's no delay regardless.

If I need a keyboard, it's a computer, if I'm just looking for something with minimal input it's the tablet.

kennyc · 12-16-2012, 03:16 PM

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Its about as simple as they can make it.. does she do email? If so then probably ok. May need help getting starting.

BeccaPrice · 12-16-2012, 03:21 PM

My 90-year-old dad introduced me to my first kindle. he and my mom both have kindles and iPads - they've got better tech than I have.

cromag · 12-16-2012, 04:54 PM

My 89 year old Dad loves his Kindle.

JoeD · 12-17-2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaKing

Most people never needed a computer. They only wanted a Television that worked on the Internet so they could look at stuff.

A computer would do that, but a tablet will too and is cheaper and much more convenient.

The final step from a computer and its keyboard was when people started texting on their phones, and it was just another step and in fact easier to text on a tablet. So the keyboard is not necessary any more for most people, therefore the tablet now has taken over 2/3s of the computer market.

Agreed. Also, those who do need a computer for various tasks often have "downtime" when they want to browse the net or catch up on some tasks but not sitting at their computer or even with their laptop out. That's where the tablet hits the spot. They're not useful for everyone nor for everything, but I do think they fit for many.

I'm not surprised so many people want/have one.

DustyDisks · 12-17-2012, 09:22 AM

Never leave home without one!

With the addition of tablets, smartphones and laptops, one never needs to be without the ability to carry their personal entertainment/communications (social and business) where ever they go. In a easy form factor depending on what one wants to do or go.

kennyc · 12-17-2012, 09:47 AM

Yes soon our credit cards will BE tablets.

DustyDisks · 12-17-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Yes soon our credit cards will BE tablets.

That is here now with the tablets that have NFC (near field communications). My nexus 7 has it. Pay by swiping just like they do with some smart phones.

Now I am debating with myself if that is a good thing or not!

One trend that I have seen coming is one day cash will be a thing of the past! And all money in time will be electronic. And that scares the dodo out of me!

But the government (local/national) and some bushiness are moving that way.

Sorry for the slight bend going.

kennyc · 12-17-2012, 10:03 AM

The Dodo is already dead, we killed it.

DustyDisks · 12-17-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

The Dodo is already dead, we killed it.

My bad!

I was trying to be nice and polite! And was thinking of the stinky type and not the feathered ones. (happens when caffeine levels are still low in my mornings)

kennyc · 12-17-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DustyDisks

My bad!

I was trying to be nice and polite! And was thinking of the stinky type and not the feathered ones. (happens when caffeine levels are still low in my mornings)

I know, I know, I'm just a kid at heart and couldn't help it....

Love.Forever. · 12-17-2012, 10:13 AM

Have yet to see a small square box under the Christmas tree, but I'm hoping to get the Nexus 7 32GB tablet for Christmas (one can only cross fingers at this point).

DustyDisks · 12-17-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Love.Forever.

Have yet to see a small square box under the Christmas tree, but I'm hoping to get the Nexus 7 32GB tablet for Christmas (one can only cross fingers at this point).

May

be nice to you this Xmas!

tarzanphan60 · 12-22-2012, 04:41 PM

I have multiple tablets and don't know how I lived without them.

Love my iPad (just upgraded to a 4) and use it for almost everything. If I could plug in a thumb drive - I probably would use it for even more.

I think the Nook HD and HD+ are great - except for the cheap plug covering the SD Card.

Kindle Fire HD has the best sound on any tablet.

And that is just part of them.

12-16-2012, 03:16 PM	#108
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,930 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	[quoted spam post removed by moderator] Its about as simple as they can make it.. does she do email? If so then probably ok. May need help getting starting. Last edited by dreams; 06-21-2013 at 02:25 PM. Reason: removed quoted post of spam - moderator

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