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<blockquote data-quote="inactive" data-source="post: 1812123" data-attributes="member: 7488"><p>My wife has a netbook, and the Atom processors they generally use are not the most responsive things. When running an application (like Firefox) on top of the OS (Windows, for example), they can get pretty damn slow. </p><p></p><p>The tablet (be it an iPod or whatever) is running a device-optimized OS (which doesn't need to be burdened with things like driver support, printers, and the other crap that comes with an OS that runs on Netbooks up to servers) with lighter weight applications. Stand by power is much longer. The touch screen is convenient for using on the go (no touchpad, track pad, mouse, etc.). They charge using a simple USB cable, like the iPhone and iPad, so they can be charged off any usb charger (be it another computer, wall outlet, car outlet) rather than a proprietary AC adapter .</p><p></p><p>For casual, "on the go" use, I much prefer a tablet. I use an iPod touch myself, since it is pocketable.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="inactive, post: 1812123, member: 7488"] My wife has a netbook, and the Atom processors they generally use are not the most responsive things. When running an application (like Firefox) on top of the OS (Windows, for example), they can get pretty damn slow. The tablet (be it an iPod or whatever) is running a device-optimized OS (which doesn't need to be burdened with things like driver support, printers, and the other crap that comes with an OS that runs on Netbooks up to servers) with lighter weight applications. Stand by power is much longer. The touch screen is convenient for using on the go (no touchpad, track pad, mouse, etc.). They charge using a simple USB cable, like the iPhone and iPad, so they can be charged off any usb charger (be it another computer, wall outlet, car outlet) rather than a proprietary AC adapter . For casual, "on the go" use, I much prefer a tablet. I use an iPod touch myself, since it is pocketable. [/QUOTE]
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