Tablet computers-but not Apple

[Mark]

I've always just used the run box (still on XP 99% of the time) Windows+R -> winword opens word.  Excel opens Excel and, anything you have in your path variable or in system32 folder as well.  Any computer I work on frequently will have putty in the path or in system32 folder.

[Billy Welsh]

I believe it's being constructed on the north side of Fort Wayne.  I don't believe in having to pay in order to shop. 

I keep telling my wife this.  She also likes to pay to hold a credit card (AMX).  wt?

You really expect them to scrape by on that 8% they charge the merchants?  Come on, man!   

[Mark]

You really expect them to scrape by on that 8% they charge the merchants?  Come on, man!   

Well at least now that she switched to a Costco AMX the card is free with membership.  But my next complaint is that Cosco is 40+ minutes away! lol

[Billy Welsh]

/ End Hijack

Back to the tablets - this just published last week.

[John Haber-Smith]

Why beat yourself up, Deb?  Just get an ipad.

[Jeff Golas]

In Windows 7 your cursor defaults to the run box (now the search/run box).

[Mark]

In Windows 7 your cursor defaults to the run box (now the search/run box).

Yep, I noticed.  Old habits die hard.  I'm still a Widows + R guy! lol

[DebAmstutz]

Why beat yourself up, Deb?  Just get an ipad.

John, did you notice the title of the thread? 

[John Haber-Smith]

Deb, yes I did, but why?

Just get an ipad, you're worth it.

[DebAmstutz]

John, I'm just not a fan of Apple products.  I'm not a big tech fan of anything, actually, but I need something that will allow me access to the agency network and some of my daily tasks while I'm away.  Believe me, whatever I get will remain dormant most of the time.  Why put a lot of $$ into something that will be rarely used?  I will need to make it as secure as possible because I can't afford a data plan for any devices like that, and I will have to be near some sort of free wi-fi source because I can't afford any kind of data plan and I don't want to be tempted to spend time with a device when that time could be better spent face to face with people or doing something other than staring at a screen.  I understand how technology is very helpful with many industries and in keeping people better informed about personal, local, and world events, but I don't want it to take over my life.  I might be one of the few people left on the planet with an opinion like that, but hey, that's just me.

[John Haber-Smith]

Deb,

I'm just being mischievious.

We need more people like you - This is a technology organisation and you make sure we keep our feet on the ground and remember what the purpose of it all is.  So easy to get carried away with all the tech.

[DebAmstutz]

John, you're a technology imp!  hahaha

[Gene Foraker]

John, I'm just not a fan of Apple products.  I'm not a big tech fan of anything, actually, but I need something that will allow me access to the agency network and some of my daily tasks while I'm away.  Believe me, whatever I get will remain dormant most of the time.  Why put a lot of $$ into something that will be rarely used?  I will need to make it as secure as possible because I can't afford a data plan for any devices like that, and I will have to be near some sort of free wi-fi source because I can't afford any kind of data plan and I don't want to be tempted to spend time with a device when that time could be better spent face to face with people or doing something other than staring at a screen.  I understand how technology is very helpful with many industries and in keeping people better informed about personal, local, and world events, but I don't want it to take over my life.  I might be one of the few people left on the planet with an opinion like that, but hey, that's just me.

What you have described is a cheap laptop with a real keyboard and a real mouse.   I have an old netbook which works just fine for that.  It runs on windows so there will be no learning curve for you.  Mine cost around $300 years ago.  You could probably pick up something used with a 10 inch screen for $100 or less used.   I get ads for new laptops which would be much more powerful than mine for around $300 to $350.

Tablets are nice toys and will do many things much more easily than a laptop, but business work is not one of them.


I will agree that if you really want to get a tablet for the "cool" factor or to actually use it for entertainment, then Apple is still the best and worth the surcharge.    Samsung is catching up quickly especially on the hardware, but further behind on the software or apps.

[Gene Foraker]

Oh, BTW Deb, I am not an Apple fanboy either and I know what you mean.   I do own several Apple devices, but do not worship at the alter of Jobs like so many Apple users do. 

Just because a lot of jerks love Apple products does not mean they are bad.   Just because a lot of jerks drive BMWs does not mean I would turn one down.   

BMW proof here - http://live.wsj.com/video/bmw-drivers-really-are-jerks-studies-find/29285015-BB1A-4E41-B0C0-0A41CB990F60.html?mod=WSJ_article_outbrain&obref=obnetwork#!29285015-BB1A-4E41-B0C0-0A41CB990F60

[Mark]

BMW proof here - http://live.wsj.com/video/bmw-drivers-really-are-jerks-studies-find/29285015-BB1A-4E41-B0C0-0A41CB990F60.html?mod=WSJ_article_outbrain&obref=obnetwork#!29285015-BB1A-4E41-B0C0-0A41CB990F60

That's gotta be great for rates!