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We have been working with the PlayBook transferring technical issues between remote work places both as CAD renderings and via video chat. At $149.99 it's a significant cost savings where time and journeys are concerned for a small investment. Please give it some credit as well.
For the majority, tablets will boost productivity watching cat videos on youtube and prowling facebook.
Realistically, tablets satisfy 90% or more of what users actually need. Add in a bluetooth keyboard for occasional data entry, and the number goes up. Yes, cat videos and facebook. Don't forget twitter, pinterest, and reddit. A little skype, occasionally email. That's it. That's the target market. Tablets work great for this.
Even in my company, which is a technology company, most of our users work remotely via terminal servers. Do they need a high end PC/laptop for that? No! Our most prolific coder just went to Europe on vacation and said they rarely pulled their fullsize laptop out of the case. VPN and RDP into the server, they were good to go.
Tablets are much more than oversized phone. When you stop looking at the restrictions and start looking at the possibilities, you'll be amazed at what you can do.
Even in my company, which is a technology company, most of our users work remotely via terminal servers. Do they need a high end PC/laptop for that? No! Our most prolific coder just went to Europe on vacation and said they rarely pulled their fullsize laptop out of the case. VPN and RDP into the server, they were good to go.
Tablets are much more than oversized phone. When you stop looking at the restrictions and start looking at the possibilities, you'll be amazed at what you can do.
a tablet would do for half my playtime only. However, none of my computer games would show worth a damn on any tablet on the market, but then I don't play those little hand held games either.
I'm still waiting for (Tech Republic) to do a relatively comprehensive comparison chart for the general Tablet area.
What tablets are better (or intended) for what purposes?
What range of features (both software & hardware) do they support.
I think that we all know that prices range greatly, even for the same product, but a general 'guesstimate' might be nice.
Really, really, really needed this before the holiday discount season. That's why I didn't get anything. It's about time to start getting something put together.
Industry obfuscation makes selection very difficult.
What tablets are better (or intended) for what purposes?
What range of features (both software & hardware) do they support.
I think that we all know that prices range greatly, even for the same product, but a general 'guesstimate' might be nice.
Really, really, really needed this before the holiday discount season. That's why I didn't get anything. It's about time to start getting something put together.
Industry obfuscation makes selection very difficult.
I'm an IT guy, and I still haven't tried a tablet. My brother had an iPad, and exchanged it for an Android, but I've never thoroughly used one. I do plan to get my hands on one soon, and start familiarizing myself with all the software, and troubleshooting procedure. What do you guys think I should start with?
I've have to support a number of iPads and a couple of Androids (Galaxy Tab and Nexus). I got the iPad first because that's what I had to do most support for, but I bought a Nexus later too.
I thought that Apple was, and will be, much more of a significant impact than the article granted credit to, but maybe downplaying Apple was because it is so obvious of an impact.
Whether Amazon deserves any "tablet" credit may be arguable. In its infancy, Amazon merely provided an eReader, which then evolved into a richer Color LCD User Interface, that supported web access and apps. Whether the Fire HD can truly be considered a tablet OS is probably a question for further discusion, and whether the Fire HD can provide any useful contribution to the workplace (other than consuming literature) is another question. (Btw, I have a Fire, and I use it daily, but I've never considered it suitable as a workplace BYOD device.)
The impact of Microsoft, if any, remains to be seen. Better availability of Win8Pro tablets will tell that whole story, and we may not have sufficient information until later this quarter.
Having said all of that, I do agree that one of the challenges for IT in 2013 will be addressing the issue of managing the diversity of devices not just tablets, but also a half dozen mobile phone OS choices as well. The real problem for IT, however, is that none of the devices available today (save a few sporadic instances of Win8Pro/CloverTrail tablets already available) are actually manageable devices.
Whether Amazon deserves any "tablet" credit may be arguable. In its infancy, Amazon merely provided an eReader, which then evolved into a richer Color LCD User Interface, that supported web access and apps. Whether the Fire HD can truly be considered a tablet OS is probably a question for further discusion, and whether the Fire HD can provide any useful contribution to the workplace (other than consuming literature) is another question. (Btw, I have a Fire, and I use it daily, but I've never considered it suitable as a workplace BYOD device.)
The impact of Microsoft, if any, remains to be seen. Better availability of Win8Pro tablets will tell that whole story, and we may not have sufficient information until later this quarter.
Having said all of that, I do agree that one of the challenges for IT in 2013 will be addressing the issue of managing the diversity of devices not just tablets, but also a half dozen mobile phone OS choices as well. The real problem for IT, however, is that none of the devices available today (save a few sporadic instances of Win8Pro/CloverTrail tablets already available) are actually manageable devices.
I'm very happy to see Microsoft weighing in to the tablet market, but they've copied Apple just a little too much with their prices. I'm hoping that, after they've recovered their start-up costs, they'll sell us a decent tablet for under $200. There's little reason why they should cost more than twice that. Microsoft could bury Apple's tablet sales if they play the price card and I strongly hope they will. Meanwhile, I'll make do with my Pandigital Planet and hope for better days. As a developer, I'll never give up my PC; but tablets are definitely fun!
Also, Windows 8 and the concept of a cross-platform OS rules!!
Also, Windows 8 and the concept of a cross-platform OS rules!!
the industry standards that allow cross platform - or do you mean cross toy / appliance, which is where Win 8 is aimed.
It seems to me that tablets are more and more popular for their size and laptop versatility. I think that they are going to be more and more included in tech used by companies. I would ask those who use them which is faster, more secure, and more reliable.
Using these devices for Liaison Engineering clarification is proving invaluable. Yes, Liaison Engineers use 26 inch screens in the office, but out in the shop there is a need for a small and portable device. Smart phones are too small, and, laptops are too big...the 7 Inch Playbook is proving to be just right and at $149.99...the right price. As a tool for Liaison Engineering purposes the PlayBook is surprisingly versatile...for example the camera facility with its zoom can go from the big picture to a local detailed nonconformance snapping screen shots on the way...this greatly enhances the quality of the written nonconformance documentation...WYSIWYG.
Thinbooks that are Inkable, 10 point touch, light, 12in or larger screen, long battery life and a real HD, are the Future.
Why buy a tablet and laptop computer? When the new thinbooks do it Both?
I foresee this also as Win 8 pushing iPad OS b/c it really runs on both tablets apps and real software. In 2yrs, the Smart app makers will have their apps selling to all OS's anyways so, that just leaves the hardware to make a difference.
Why sacrifice when you can have it all?
Why buy a tablet and laptop computer? When the new thinbooks do it Both?
I foresee this also as Win 8 pushing iPad OS b/c it really runs on both tablets apps and real software. In 2yrs, the Smart app makers will have their apps selling to all OS's anyways so, that just leaves the hardware to make a difference.
Why sacrifice when you can have it all?
My associates and I don't have time to twiddle our thumbs and wait for something as described to happen. We use the technologies as tools to get things done....we are not philosophers. It is a given that other devices will emerge...if we can use them as tools we'll do so....just now the PlayBook serves a purpose so we use it.
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