Tablet to replace laptop

DiscoDave · 4 Sep 2012 at 17:01

Hi Everyone,

I've currently got an old laptop that's kicking the bucket. I only really use it in bed/on the sofa for browsing the web/watching movies/etc.

Replacing it with another laptop seems rather overkill. So I've looked at the following options:

Galaxy Nexus 7 - A lot cheaper than the iPad (half, infact). Looks nice. My only concern is that it might be too small?

iPad. Meh, too expensive

Windows Surface - Interesting idea as it's pretty much dual-purpose.

So for those who already have a Nexus 7 or waiting for the Surface - thoughts?

Thanks,

EDDS · 4 Sep 2012 at 18:40

I would go for a Surface, either RT or Pro depending on your needs.

edgedemon · 4 Sep 2012 at 18:57

I bought my missus a nexus 7 in July - similar usage to you and she hasn't once picked up her laptop since - says it all really
As for screen size if you are on the couch or in bed, the screen resolution/size is just fine for close up use

Otherwise wait for windows surface, but for casual use I cant recommend the nexus 7 enough

Glaucus · 4 Sep 2012 at 19:01

Can't realy go wrong with any, but personally 7" is to small. Especially if you are going to watch video.
Alhough if you are going to use it for ay documents I would look closely at w8 rt tablets, as officer comes pre-installed. Assuming you use window office on pc.

DailyGeek · 4 Sep 2012 at 19:34

I got an ASUS TF300 last week to replace my laptop, haven't looked back. It's excellent.

Skeeter · 4 Sep 2012 at 20:08

The 7 is a consumption device, while while the Surface is a productivity device. I was planning on replacing my dead laptop with a surface, but the more I use my 7 the more I think a surface is not suited to my needs.

Glaucus · 4 Sep 2012 at 20:15

Skeeter said:
The 7 is a consumption device, while while the Surface is a productivity device. I was planning on replacing my dead laptop with a surface, but the more I use my 7 the more I think a surface is not suited to my needs.

There's an rt version and an intel version.
The intel surface is aimed more at productivity. The rt is a consumption device and really little different to the competition, other than what the OS can do.
Not sure why you think a surface wouldn't be suitable, unless you prefer 7" size over 10"

sarge78 · 4 Sep 2012 at 20:21

The Nexus 7 if you've already got loads of Android apps. (Maybe a 10" tab if you've got one of these 4.7"+ phones)

Or how about a cheap BB playbook?