Ipads, 2In1s or Normal Laptops

[Connor253]

Are ipads the perfect laptop replacement?

Are 2in1s the perfect laptop?

Are normal laptops still the king of portable computers?

[Connor253]

4 minutes ago, James Evens said:

depends

On what?

 

[Connor253]

Let's say its for a student maybe?

[NeuesTestament]

There is no way you can replace your laptop with an iPad unless all you are using your laptop for is browsing the web, writing emails and consuming media.

[LogicalDrm]

4 hours ago, Connor253 said:

Let's say its for a student maybe?

For what purpose? I have tablet and laptop (plus desktop). If I weren't a student, and even if I wouldn't get laptop from work, tablet would still be enough. Only reason why I will keep laptop until I finish studies is because I like writing on keyboard more than tapping screen. And getting €30 bluetooth keyboard for tablet when I already own laptop seems just stupid. Same with things that require either Windows or more horsepower.

 

I would personally avoid 2in1's. I recently had to reset/fix one for a friend. Not a pleasant experience and I still don't get why those things exist. For small laptops-options ultrabooks/chromebooks with touchscreen and maybe turning screen are much better. You still have full laptop with touchscreen. 2in1 you have tablet power with attached keyboard. Essentially working like a dock with extra connections and battery life.