The world will become a place where you either use a tablet computer or you don't.
Neither will be right or wrong but will simply distinguish those of us who choose to use a tablet in addition to our other computing or media devices from those who haven't found the need or don't quite agree that using a tablet will enhance their current experience.
As this Wired article suggests in comments attributed to tech writer Matthew Guay, tablet computers are the microwave of today. When first introduced, people didn't see the need for this new appliance with promises of faster and more efficient food preparation. Now, microwaves are everywhere and used in addition to conventional ovens along with other food preparation devices that fill niche purposes.
Have you joined the first phase of tablet users who have come to love their original iPads or will you be one of the second generation of users who have so many new options to choose from? Maybe you'll continue to hold out because you believe food tastes best when prepared the old fashioned way and tablets are just a waste of money. What do you think?
I'll probably be the second, or third phase! I kinda of see the tablet more of a re-invention of the PDA than a 'PC replacement' that tablet manufactures would have us believe. I try to make that connection in my article which is aptly titled: http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Return-Of-The-PDA&id=5986825.
Posted by: Csefreephones | March 29, 2011 at 09:46 PM
Great article--its a nice perspective on the evolution of a prior technology made new again by virtue of a larger form factor and faster processing power; thanks for the comment!
Posted by: Iceman Baldy | March 29, 2011 at 11:24 PM
I find myself in the camp that says "tablets are cool, but I already have a smartphone, a desktop in my home and at my office, as well as a laptop and a netbook... so why do I need a tablet... apart from looking trendy?"
Posted by: Gunfighter | March 30, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Understandable, some might say that a laptop and a netbook are a bit redundant in the same way that others suggest tablets are unnecessary. I think it ultimately is a matter of personal preference tied to personal productivity and convenience.
Posted by: Iceman Baldy | March 30, 2011 at 07:42 PM