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Funny thing that the author gets a Transformer, and then claims that tablets may have a chance now that MS "invented" the hybrid PC.

I've recently brought a Transformer for upgrading my 2008 laptop. The main differences are:

- The tablet needs rooting, I could find no good development enviroment for Andoid, but Debian runs well as a userspace system. (Asus distributes the rooting software, I wouldn't even buy it otherwise.)

- The tablet has less USB ports (but has more I/O options). It still wasn't a problem, but I've already needed more than the laptop had.

- The tablet's keyboard is smaller, but better designed. Up to now, I'd say they are equivalently hard to use.

- The tablet has a slightly slower processor, but enough battery for an entire day with keyboard, or an entire working day without keyboard (the laptop lasted for 3 hours), and weights about 10% of the laptop's weight. Also, it's smaller (10" vs. 14") what is both good and bad.

- Touchscreens are simply great. It's still worse than a proper desktop, but it is much more convenient than plugging a mouse at a laptop.

- Also, you can unplug the keyboard when you just want to browse the web or read something, getting a much more convenient format and just half the weight.



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