Looking for 4:3 windows tablet

Verix · 06-23-2012, 05:22 AM

Used this forum for research a lot, first time poster.

I am searching for a 4:3, ipad-size windows tablet, and I'm not finding much.
So far I found most windows tablets to be 16:9.. since I'm going to do a lot of reading I believe 4:3 is my best bet. A high resolution screen would be favorable, too. iPad specs are ideal.. but I also want to be able to run windows applications. There's the current Samsung slate which offers a lot, but is 16:9.

Then there's the upcoming windows 8 tablets which should at least have a couple of manufacturers that offer 4:3 options. Problem is that I'd ideally want to buy my tablet around the end of September, mid October tops for the start of the new academic year here.

Anyone has any advice? Thanks in advance.

HarryT · 06-23-2012, 06:49 AM

I'd honestly advise you to get a cheap laptop to take you through the first part of the academic year, then get a proper Windows 8 tablet when they appear. This isn't the right time to be buying a Windows tablet.

Sweetpea · 06-25-2012, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I'd honestly advise you to get a cheap laptop to take you through the first part of the academic year, then get a proper Windows 8 tablet when they appear. This isn't the right time to be buying a Windows tablet.

Or a convertible to get a bit of both.

bill_mchale · 06-28-2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I'd honestly advise you to get a cheap laptop to take you through the first part of the academic year, then get a proper Windows 8 tablet when they appear. This isn't the right time to be buying a Windows tablet.

I agree with Harry here. Using Windows without the Metro UI that will come with Windows 8 is really kludgy at best. Even with Windows 8 I am not sure how well it will work since not all of the windows apps necessarily have been updated to work with fingers.

If you need a tablet, think long and hard about how important the windows apps you want to run are and whether there are alternatives for iOS or Android.

--
Bill

lovercase · 07-04-2012, 04:43 AM

Just wait for the perfection!

06-23-2012, 05:22 AM	#1
Verix Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: none	Looking for 4:3 windows tablet Used this forum for research a lot, first time poster. I am searching for a 4:3, ipad-size windows tablet, and I'm not finding much. So far I found most windows tablets to be 16:9.. since I'm going to do a lot of reading I believe 4:3 is my best bet. A high resolution screen would be favorable, too. iPad specs are ideal.. but I also want to be able to run windows applications. There's the current Samsung slate which offers a lot, but is 16:9. Then there's the upcoming windows 8 tablets which should at least have a couple of manufacturers that offer 4:3 options. Problem is that I'd ideally want to buy my tablet around the end of September, mid October tops for the start of the new academic year here. Anyone has any advice? Thanks in advance.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Windows 7 Touchscreen Tablet	MattRaven	Windows Devices	18	04-13-2014 09:57 PM
Windows 8 Teaser (with tablet implications)	kindlekitten	News	77	06-17-2011 06:49 AM
Mobi One Windows 7 tablet PC	rknelissen	Android Devices	14	04-11-2011 07:14 AM
Windows 7 Tablet VS. iPad Video	Lotus Esprit	Apple Devices	3	08-11-2010 04:57 PM
TechCrunch: HP to kill Windows 7 Tablet	kjk	General Discussions	3	04-29-2010 11:08 PM

06-23-2012, 06:49 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I'd honestly advise you to get a cheap laptop to take you through the first part of the academic year, then get a proper Windows 8 tablet when they appear. This isn't the right time to be buying a Windows tablet.

07-04-2012, 04:43 AM	#5
lovercase Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 17264 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: none	Just wait for the perfection!