The time has finally come when I have found myself looking to splurge and spend money on something I really don't need. I think it is time to buy a TabletPC. I have heard from so many people that they are by far one of the coolest toys around right now and are continuously becoming a little cheaper by the day. But still the bigger question looms; What TabletPC should I buy? To be honest I do not know the first thing about the technology or the differences between the big players in the market such as; iPad, iPad2, Kindle, Android, Blackberry and I'm sure I have left a few out, Sorry! Someone please tell me what the difference is and which one to buy.
Of course since the dawn of the iSeries there has been a gravitational pull towards any projects as they have slowly become a status symbol to many of us. Please take no offence to this; I can't afford one. The iPad and iPad2 have really pushed the craze forward and in my opinion set a bar for others. Apple's marketing is second to none with this technology and they have proven to soar with the hype behind this product line. But what is the big deal? Isn't this a large iPod or a smaller Mac Laptop? Don't get me wrong, I think it is much more convenient to tote this around instead of a large laptop. This brings fantasy football to a new level! But is it necessary and my biggest concern may be that I don't think I would ever use it to its full potential. I don't want an iPad that all I use it for is facebook, Google, e-mail and fantasy football. That would be a waste of money on my part as a consumer. But wait, there is a cheaper alternative!
The other companies out there right now making all none Apple tablets are pushing the edge of the envelope to appeal to consumers. With more functionality and choices it has become a consumer's market again. Now with different sizes and functions there is not just one thing to choose form. But still, what am I going to use this for? Can I justify spending $200, $300 or more on this? Sure it is less than the iPad's but still alot of money for a mini-computer. I wonder what type of hidden costs are involved that I am not even aware of yet! Insurance, web services, who knows what else I will be charged for?
Someone please help. I want to buy one of these and I have heard great things. The only trouble is I don't know what I am buying or what I should buy. Please offer any insight you can. I am thinking about a Kindle Fire, Blackberry, Vizio, iPad2, or the newer HP's.
Cheers,
Joe Catalano
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