JohnnyNJoy Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I personally like to use a tablet with a keyboard more often than my Laptop. I think it's the ease of use compared to a laptop. Don't get me wrong, Laptops rock, and they have their purpose. But if you're doing general online things, a good tablet with a wireless keyboard works just as good. I have a microsoft surface that works perfectly for me. If I no longer want to use my tablet as a PC, I just revert it back to a tablet. What do you prefer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 17 minutes ago, JohnnyNJoy said: I have a microsoft surface that works perfectly for me. A Microsoft surface isn't a tablet. It's a device which can be used as tablet or as laptop. If you attach a keyboard it's equal to any other Laptop (it runs Windows 10). 22 minutes ago, JohnnyNJoy said: I personally like to use a tablet with a keyboard more often than my Laptop. Do you own any "real" tablet? (One based on Android or iOS) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david555 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 24 minutes ago, jackdd said: A Microsoft surface isn't a tablet. It's a device which can be used as tablet or as laptop. If you attach a keyboard it's equal to any other Laptop (it runs Windows 10). Do you own any "real" tablet? (One based on Android or iOS) No anything bigger than a smartphone must have Windows 10 for me .....as i am used years already on windows .....and i can look under the "engine hood " from them....android is a mystery for me..???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scammed Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) my vote would have gone to 'laptop with external keyboard/mouse/monitor/hdd/speakers. also i tried a bluetooth keyboard once, still got it actually, but it lags, i bought another mini keyboard with usb connection, no lag Edited August 2, 2020 by scammed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 19 hours ago, jackdd said: Do you own any "real" tablet? (One based on Android or iOS) Who invented that definition? You? What makes the Surface not a tablet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 19 hours ago, JohnnyNJoy said: I personally like to use a tablet with a keyboard more often than my Laptop. I think it's the ease of use compared to a laptop. Don't get me wrong, Laptops rock, and they have their purpose. But if you're doing general online things, a good tablet with a wireless keyboard works just as good. I have a microsoft surface that works perfectly for me. If I no longer want to use my tablet as a PC, I just revert it back to a tablet. What do you prefer? It depends where I use it and for what I use it. For work: Big Desktop PC with or or two big screens and periphery For gaming: Big Desktop PC with one big screen For work with lots of typing outside: A ThinkPad notebook. Because the screen and keyboard are one stable unit it's easy to put that thing also on my legs and type - if necessary. For looking at the news or videos on the sofa: MS Surface without the keyboard For emergency work computer usage far away from home: The MS Surface with keyboard (because it's small and light) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I would swear by the MacBook Air (not a fan of Apple), but my four kids claim the Surface is amazing. You pays your money and you takes your chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: Who invented that definition? You? Microsoft. They usually use terms like "Use it like a laptop or tablet", but don't call it just "tablet" 12 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: What makes the Surface not a tablet? If you refer to something as a tablet, 99% of users will think about something like an iPad or an Android tablet with many constraints. They won't think about a Windows 10 device which is a fully fledged laptop if you attach the keyboard. If OP wants to compare his surface to any common laptop, he could as well have asked: Do you prefer a laptop with a fixed or a detachable keyboard? Edited August 2, 2020 by jackdd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee2 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I prefer my laptop connected by a HDMI cable to my 42" TV. Using a wireless mouse to navigate and the onscreen keyboard, I can sit comfortably in my recliner, read my email, the news, stream video and type. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNJoy Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 20 hours ago, jackdd said: A Microsoft surface isn't a tablet. It's a device which can be used as tablet or as laptop. If you attach a keyboard it's equal to any other Laptop (it runs Windows 10). Do you own any "real" tablet? (One based on Android or iOS) I mostly use it as a tablet, as it's what I use on the go for the most part. I had a Samsung Galaxy tab for a while, but sold it as it wasn't meeting my needs. If anything, I'd say it's a tablet/laptop combo. 1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said: It depends where I use it and for what I use it. For work: Big Desktop PC with or or two big screens and periphery For gaming: Big Desktop PC with one big screen For work with lots of typing outside: A ThinkPad notebook. Because the screen and keyboard are one stable unit it's easy to put that thing also on my legs and type - if necessary. For looking at the news or videos on the sofa: MS Surface without the keyboard For emergency work computer usage far away from home: The MS Surface with keyboard (because it's small and light) This is pretty much the same for me. I have a desktop PC as well and it sits in my room, I use that mostly for gaming and extensive work stuff. My surface is used when I want to be more relaxed while working, and I can move around my home easier too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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