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        <title><![CDATA[they have in one way - being much lighter]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[the frustrated owners can throw the tablets further than the laptops.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Deadly Ernest]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 03:40:34 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Since]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[the 12 months is now up, can we get a response from the author to tell us whether this prediction has come to pass?Have tablets now overtaken laptops?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[dogknees]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:11:45 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Not a very convincing article overall]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[There might be some possibility that tablets will replace laptops in the future, but I don't see it yet (typing this from a laptop, actually, over a year after this article was released). Point by point though:1. Power consumptionThis one is fair: laptops are more complex so they use more energy. Of course, that also means they can run more complex programs, like new video games. There's no doubt that if tablets could run Call of Duty: Black Ops II they wouldn't last anywhere near a day. 2. VirusesThis one is nonsense: a computer is a computer is a computer. Viruses don't distinguish between desktops and laptops, and tablets aren't some magical exception. If a hacker wants to code a virus for a tablet, there's nothing inherant in the design that prevents that any more than another computing device.3. PortabilitySimilar to 1: it's a smaller device but with that means less ability to run difficult programs.4. Cost effectivenessAgain, similar to 1. Devices that can do less will oftentimes also cost less. Nothing special here.5. Online connectionThis one would be fair, if not for the fact that wifi springing up everywhere now, available in many coffeeshops and airports (many times for free). Constant 4G connections ofttimes carry a monthly fee, and they're slower than the average wifi network. There's a clear tradeoff there: you get internet anywhere you go, but it's slower. This one I hope grows more common in the future though: I think you should be able to access the internet from anywhere, and that will certainly be yet another evolution of this amazing technology we call the internet. 6. Available applicationsTotal nonsense: laptops can install any piece of software its desktop counterpart can, which stretches back into the 1980s (with the right emulation software). And many of them aren't &quot;worthless&quot;. 7. User friendlinessThis one is silly and I totally disagree. Physical Keyboards are more user friendly than touch-screen keyboards, period. We haven't found a good substitute for the physical keyboard in well over 100 years now, and I don't see that happening with touch screens (which aren't new at all...my handicap brother was using one attached to our family's computer monitor since at least 1994). 8. Bluetooth connectivityAs a non-user of Bluetooth, this one rings hollow to me. Since when do laptops lack the ability to take advantage of Bluetooth? Saying it's &quot;not so easy&quot; is vague and unhelpful in explaining how tablets are superior in this area (which I don't care about anyhow...I think wearing a bluetooth headset around your ear all day is obnoxious)9. Well...you could turn off hibernation and just use sleep instead. It's a pretty simple setting under &quot;power options&quot; in Windows 7. 10. Social integrationThis is where smart phones are superior, imo. Tablets are just oversized cell phones in that regard, and their one day battery life pales in comparison to some smart phones 2-3 days of life (although the top notch ones tend to be quite a bit worse). I bought my first laptop this year, after nearly 20 years of exclusive desktop use. I'm no luddite either: I built my own desktop and have a deep love for the inner-workings of computers. I might be behind the average consumer, but I don't see tablets overtaking desktops/laptops anytime soon. Windows 8 has so far been a bit of a mess, but there's no doubt (a la Vista) that Microsoft will piece it together properly over the next couple years and it will very likely change the way we interact with computers (yet again). Perhaps then, we will then start seeing a shift away from our physical-keyboard friends, but I still don't see a solution in tablets for computer games right now: the hardware just isn't there at the moment. Technology though is a rapidly advancing field, and it continues to accelerate beyond many of our mind's ability to keep up. I can't visualize playing &quot;World of Warcraft&quot; on a flat display without a keyboard right now, but pehaps computers will continue to grow more mobile and more modular, where peripherals like keyboards and mice are added when needed, but otherwise removed (which is certainly the case right now for laptop mice: the trackpad works just fine for casual use). Whatever happens, I'm sure computers will continue to grow more usable, faster, smaller, and more integrated into the fabric of our society. Tablets clearly have a niche today (which may grow into the core computer device) but for now that's about it. We will see how that chages, though, over the next 2-3 years for sure.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[bernlin2000]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:51:16 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Only a very closed mined person would think so.]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[When comparing the capabilities of tablet and laptop vs price the tablets are grossly over priced. I not sure what this person does for a living but there is very little in the way of serious work that can be done on a tablet. Unless you're only responding to email and viewing pie charts.  Any heavy lifting will still be done by mid-grade desktop or high-end laptop.For what most people use their tablets for I use my smartphone. Imho tablets will have a short life span after a few years the wow factor will wear off and the cool points will be out the window. We will see smart phones dominate, as the gap between laptops and smart phones grows smaller..]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[dragonkeyper@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:22:29 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[You writers continually forget...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[You writers continually forget that most of us are &quot;boots on the ground&quot; mere mortals who do not have unlimited funds to just drop what we have and jump on every new technology's  bandwagon (still using Windows XP, anyone?). My thousand +employees are doing just fine still using desktop computers with Windows XP and Office 2003. It would take an awful lot of incentive for me to allow my employees the time (and expense) to jettison what works to take a chance on cute little, highly pilferable, easy to lose, tablets. Maybe within the next two decades, but next year? I know, your employment depends on persons/companies adopting new technologies as soon as possible so you can write about it. However, you need to spend some time in the real world (take about 90 days working with and assisting the IT at Foster Farms in Fresno or any US government DeCA commissary!) and you will write with a more realistic perspective.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[sonnystarks]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:05:51 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[rduncan: I already told you to take care of that delusion of yours,]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[because, there is no argument to win or lose.  Most of what transpires in a discussion forum is an exchange of opinions, and sometimes, ideas, and for you to believe that you won any argument, is something that you really need to disclose to your shrink.  However you may feel about a keyboard argument, is a matter of preference, and sometimes, delusion. It's oftentimes a matter of denial.  But, in the cause of helping you to get better, I'll allow you to believe that you won the argument, for now, and we'll take it up again once you get well.  So, why don't you have your shrink drop me a note letting me know when he or she thinks you're doing well, and we'll talk about it again.   Hopefully, it'll be before the tablet manufacturers realize that, ergonomically, flat screen simulated keyboards, are totally stupid for getting anything productive out of them. In fact, you should be suing Apple and others for selling such a stupid form of interaction in any computing environment, because, it's their fault that you're being so delusional.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[adornoe]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:02:41 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[You can't be that dense!!]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[hypocrite much? I won the argument 2 pages ago- but then I was the only one making points and you know -validating my argument. you are too dense to figure it out though so I can't really blame you- it would be an insult to idiots.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:54:51 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[rduncan:I see you're still hung up on that keyboard vs flat screen keyboard]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[So, I would suggest you get yourself a shrink that knows about keyboards and straightens you out.  Otherwise, you'll still continue to be a lost cause.BTW, has the shrink addressed that problem of yours, where you believe that, insults are the way to win your arguments.  Perhaps what you need is more than one shrink: one to cure your keyboard problem and other tech issues, and another one to help you with your anti-social behavior.Get well soon!]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[adornoe]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:42:40 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thanks for the advice]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I thought you where just a figment of my imagination. The fact the the world contains such base, decrepit  morons such as your self will no doubt keep me in the funny farm for quite a while.why don't you quote me some more in your next post like a stuck up spoilt **** you are.Be sure to take the keyboard outta your a$$ first]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[rduncan@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:07:19 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Nice...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I found more references but I'm not wasting my time.  You didn't read the part that said you can look them up yourself.  And, obviously you don't want to know that this may be the case and you didn't look it up yourself.  Your efforts were wasted in your personal example and spouting doubt about iPad adoption in the Enterprise.  You didn't make one valid point but still you got 2 up votes.  AMAZING!!!  It appears when someone says something positive about Apple products the posters on this list down vote you.Also, to break down vote records, you can say something negative about Android and you'll hit an all time low.  Am I surrounded by people on this list that only see MS as the saviour of the world. Doesn't matter whether you believe it or not, it's happening.I follow the stocks closely and it's happening so much that it finds it's way into the financial world.You can't guarantee a thing.  You can just sit by and watch as the iPads continue making their way in.  No matter how much you hate Apple or the idea that they may actually make inroads into Enterprise it's not going to change that fact!I'm done people so down vote this.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[rpollard@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:44:29 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[rduncan: Good to see you're seeking help for your problem...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I like visiting the shrink Good for you.  The first step towards getting well is realizing and admitting that you do have a problem and then doing something about it. It beats talking slop to douchebags. Have you told your shrink about that problem?  Do you also talk to condoms? -cry me a riverIf I thought it could help you with your problem, I'd do it, but, try the shrink for a few years first.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[adornoe]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:41:39 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ipad]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[trying to decide to go with a preowned laptop, found one at www.techtradepartners.com which comes with a warranty or really look into buying a new Ipad?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[flickgal]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:24:34 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[I like visiting the shrink]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[It beats talking slop to douchebags.-cry me a river]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[rduncan@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:01:59 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[rduncan:LOGICALLY, you lack the material to call someone else an idiot,]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[because, that requires that you have some brain matter between your ears.Your arguments, and your method of arguing, and the use of insults to try to win your arguments, is proof enough that, you lack the material to make any sense whatsoever.  Try to win the arguments based on the logic, and on the facts, and not with insults.  You'll make a little more sense and you'll feel better about yourself and you won't have to visit that psychiatrist.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[adornoe]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:40:09 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[you are an idiot]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[grow up, and learn what logic means]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[rduncan@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:55:05 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[rduncan: I see that besides lacking logic, you also lack a sense of humor.]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/discussions/102-349869-3523496]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[Look, the logic is simply not on your side, and, because you engaged your &quot;brian&quot; instead of your brain, you would never be able to understand the logic of others.  But, whether &quot;brian&quot; or brain, you are still on the wrong side of the argument.Also, isn't it so nice how you've degenerated into using insults to try to win the argument.  Is it your belief that, when all else fails, insults are the answer?Try a real tactic, which would have logic behind your arguments.  So far, you've failed to come up with any coherent and convincing arguments.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[adornoe]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:55:09 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[None Of Which Matter]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[If it can't do the job.The amount of power I save, the portability and so on are irrelevant if the tool cannot do the job. Or, it takes so much longer that the saving are chewed up.It's like music. No amount of convenience is worth a reduction in quality. At least that's how I am.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[dogknees]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:10:16 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[So are these pads being developed for techs or for consumers?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I mean you've got techs, who make their living maintaining them, You've got hobbyists, who might know even more than a tech, you've got full time users, who use them to produce their work, and you've got Aunt Maude who bought it for Facebook. Only the tech has no standing as to what is best, he simply must service what is before him. The latter three will determine what they need.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[_Papa_]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:11:38 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[nit picking]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[reducing yourself to pointing out spelling mistakes are we? - bravo! -highlights my argument rather nicely don't you think. I'm finished rationalizing with a person who calls it 'illogical' to point out the many flaws with the current human computer interface. you are a cretin who thinks that if you speak louder than everyone else then what you say becomes factual. -voice recognition is very far in the future? - do you care to qualify that remark? and what's your definition of very far? would you consider the invention of the mouse something in the very distant past? stop talking in circles, here is your next post-despite all the advances in technology recently mankind will inevitably always input data into a computer using their hands- because I said so....blah blah blah the end.also researchers and inventors shouldn't try to design a better human computer interface- that would be illogical and stupid- there is nothing to gain from not having a keyboard the ultimate device-please don't change anythingsignedsome technophobic cretin (wow I can't believe I didn't proof read this)]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[rduncan@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:49:23 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Tablets May Replace Notebooks]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Not notebook computers, but actual paper notebooks ... and clipboards.  They're great for reading, basic markups on images, sharing notes, short emails, etc.  But try to write a 50 page report or a php app on one.Screen size alone stops you from looking at more than a couple things at once.  Voice recognition will change some things when it grows up past basic functionality (Siri's still just a kid). But we use all our senses when we create: we look at multiple items while talking to to others and listening to their responses.  We still need big visual displays.  Also, voice recognition is not practical unless everyone in a workplace sits in his/her own Cone of Silence.Computers as we know then will certainly look different in 20 years, and maybe they'll be &quot;tablet-like&quot; in some way we haven't envisioned yet. But certainly not in the next year.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[jscooper22]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:42:24 -0800</pubDate>
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