Is the iPad still the king of tablets?

[bwana]

I don't see the point of this comment - there is no difference between iOS and Android in this respect.

Almost everybody that I know with an iPad has bough a bluetooth keyboard, but they perform terribly.

The iPad really needs a proper clip-on keyboard like the Asus one.

It is one of the reasons why I rate the Asus TF700T higher than an iPad 3.

Really? That surprises me only because I don't know a single person like that. For me, and the other ipad owners I know, the role the ipad plays doesn't really require an external keyboard since it's not seen as a pc replacement.

I do find voice dictation useful however, much more than I thought I ever would. It's also nice to see it's also available on OsX now.

[Jola]

The keyboard adds USB ports and greatly improves the battery life doesn't it?

Yes, it adds 5 hours to the battery life, and adds a full USB port (mouse, card reader), as well as a full SD card reader.

And the integration with the tablet is superlative.

Oh, and it is a chicklet keyboard with a very nice feel, with a touchpad.

Really cool, worth every cent.

[Fudzy]

Yes, it adds 5 hours to the battery life, and adds a full USB port (mouse, card reader), as well as a full SD card reader.

And the integration with the tablet is superlative.

Oh, and it is a chicklet keyboard with a very nice feel, with a touchpad.

Really cool, worth every cent.

Well it's a bit more than just another HID then Still would rather a nice Ultrabook if I found carrying a keyboard around necessary. All depends on what you use it for I guess.

[Jola]

Really? That surprises me only because I don't know a single person like that. For me, and the other ipad owners I know, the role the ipad plays doesn't really require an external keyboard since it's not seen as a pc replacement.

Most people (that I know, at least, and including myself) sometimes use their tablets for something more serious than playing games, and then they need a keyboard. Maybe not every day, but you need to have one available.

I am typing this post on the Asus TF700T keyboard, and I can assure that that it is much more comfortable than typing on a soft keyboard.

But I am at home now so that is fine - maybe if I was on the bus I would only use a soft keyboard - horses for courses.

But it does enhance the usability of the tablet significantly, and the iPad does not have this.

[bwana]

My R30 solution (excl. cost of keyboard):

Just because you can...

It doesn't mean you should!

[Jola]

Well it's a bit more than just another HID then Still would rather a nice Ultrabook if I found carrying a keyboard around necessary. All depends on what you use it for I guess.

Well, I was going to buy an Asus UX-31A i7 Ultrabook, but now that I have this I have decided to forget about the Ultrabook, I will just use my old notebook when I really need a notebook.

IMO this combination is that good, but of course opinions will differ, and of course you cannot do everything on a tablet that you can do on an ultrabook.

But right now I don't need to visit clients, and work on their premises, once that happens again I will revisit the UX-31A - It really seems to be a great computer - but note that I am talking about the new UX31A-XB72, not the old one which they are selling in SA.

In fact, if I can get it with 8GB RAM and Windows 8 I will probably go for it.

Edit: Does anyone know why Ultrabooks seem to be limited to 4GB RAM, at least the Asus ones are - it is not a limitation by Intel and / or Microsoft, is it ?

[kilobits]

Just because you can...
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It doesn't mean you should!

[bwana]

I am typing this post on the Asus TF700T keyboard, and I can assure that that it is much more comfortable than typing on a soft keyboard.

I'm replying using my voice… it's also very comfortable

[Fudzy]

I'm replying using my voice… it's also very comfortable

Did you say 'smiley face' at the end of that sentence?

[Jola]

I'm replying using my voice… it's also very comfortable

I am sure, but I have the TV loud in the background, would not work for me

[bwana]

Did you say 'smiley face' at the end of that sentence?

lol - no - that nets you "smiley face" I used "colon close brackets".

Most people (that I know, at least, and including myself) sometimes use their tablets for something more serious than playing games, and then they need a keyboard. Maybe not every day, but you need to have one available.

Just because I don't type much you shouldn't assume I'm not still a "power user". I've found the ipad lends itself very nicely to photography, particularly editing.

I am sure, but I have the TV loud in the background, would not work for me

Still works surprisingly well even with the TV on and the kids shouting.

[Jola]

I've found the ipad lends itself very nicely to photography, particularly editing.

If I may ask, what software do you use ?

[bwana]

If I may ask, what software do you use ?

Mostly what I've indicated below. I'd like to give Adobe Touch a try but I'll wait until they get rid of the file size limits.

[Park@82]

Mostly what I've indicated below. I'd like to give Adobe Touch a try but I'll wait until they get rid of the file size limits.

For the voice dictation part? or is that Siri?

[bwana]

For the voice dictation part? or is that Siri?

Jola was asking about photo editing apps.