Sentences with phrase «as a laptop replacement for»

I use an iPad for my work but only as a laptop replacement for presentations and taking notes, annotating PDF's, and reviewing documents (the screen size is perfect for that).

While it would be functional as a laptop replacement for many things, particularly for those people who just need a portable way to do a presentation, I think that most people will find the Asus Eee PC offers more power and more convenience for only a little bit more bulk.

As a laptop replacement for around the house, the iPad Pro fits the bill.

WSJ «s review of the iPad Pro is generally positive, though even reviewer Joanna Stern ultimately finds it difficult to recommend the tablet as a laptop replacement for anyone.

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In this case, I'd gladly use the Pixelbook as a secondary laptop, or a replacement for a tablet.

Microsoft is strongly pitching the Pro 2 as a hybrid replacement for the laptop - and - tablet combo, arguing that it's better to replace two devices with one.

For one thing, Microsoft is pitching the device as a laptop replacement, or something that can replace the need to carry both a tablet and laptop.

As schools continue to explore the transition to iPads, it is critical to push the question back to teachers whether they are viewing the iPad as a replacement for the laptop or as a mobile device capable of dismantling time, space and linear approaches to learninAs schools continue to explore the transition to iPads, it is critical to push the question back to teachers whether they are viewing the iPad as a replacement for the laptop or as a mobile device capable of dismantling time, space and linear approaches to learninas a replacement for the laptop or as a mobile device capable of dismantling time, space and linear approaches to learninas a mobile device capable of dismantling time, space and linear approaches to learning.

I think 8 ″ is perfect for reading most eBooks, but I personally want it as more of a laptop replacement then simply an e-reader.

Although a Slate PC is currently not a replacement as of yet for your main Computer, it is a viable alternative to other mobile devices such as E-Readers and Laptops.

My wife uses her Asus Slider SL101 as a replacement for her laptop.

For heavy duty computing, a laptop still remains the best choice and a tablet PC still has some catching up to do to be seen as a replacement for laptoFor heavy duty computing, a laptop still remains the best choice and a tablet PC still has some catching up to do to be seen as a replacement for laptofor laptops.

The iPad can be used as a laptop replacement and is better for textbooks and educational apps in general.

The tablet is oft touted as a replacement for the PC, and despite strong sales growth, PCs (desktop and laptop combined) continue to outsell the tablet in 2013, but may not do so in 2014.

I would definitely go in for one of these, as both a replacement laptop & e-reader.

Microsoft would like to promote the Surface not only as a tablet that is better than the competition, but can also as a replacement for a laptop, to some extent at least.

The size charts new territory in the middle ground, and potential buyers should be aware that it does not fit naturally as a replacement for your phone or your laptop.

The iPad Air 2 continues on as the current 9.7 - inch model, the new 7.9 inch iPad mini 4 has received a slew of major display performance improvements, and there is the brand new iPad Pro with a much larger 12.9 inch display that is intended primarily for professional and advanced imaging applications (and promoted as a laptop replacement).

Can this serve as a replacement for your laptop?

I wish it were included, since you'll need it for the Surface Pro 4 to truly serve as a laptop replacement.

As a full - on laptop replacement, things aren't quite so simple, but the iPad still makes a solid case for itself.

I think the important thing to remember about this tablet is that it has been designed as an alternative to an Android tablet an not a replacement for a Core based laptop or desktop.

Aaron Bromberg, a senior product manager for Fire tablets, said that while such devices work well as laptop replacements, «we also see an awful lot of people that want tablets to use around the house for entertainment.»

Because tablets have such a long battery life, I have been searching for ways to use them as laptop replacement in some situations like trade shows and meetings where I don't do anything drastic like programming or video - editing.

And as tablet hardware gets stronger by the day, they will become a decent replacement for netbooks or mini laptops sooner than later.

For rechargeable ones, how many phones, tablets, laptops are thrown only because baterry became unuseable and a replacement is half as expensive as the laptop itself?

Much as lawyers love their iPads — and they are great for surfing, e-mailing and presenting evidence in court — they are not true laptop replacements when it comes to business productivity.

Since then, in addition to my personal Gmail email, I have added my work email to the iPad email client, along with syncing my work Calendar and Contacts, and now regard the iPad as a true BlackBerry replacement (to the point on my recent work trip to the United States I left my laptop and BlackBerry at home, making do quite nicely with only the iPad, relying on WiFi at the hotel and conference centre and using the Skype app for when I needed a phone).

Since then, in addition to my personal Gmail email, I have added my work email to the iPad email client, along with syncing my work Calendar and Contacts, and now regard the iPad as a true BlackBerry replacement (to the point on my recent work trip to the United States I left my laptop and BlackBerry at home, making do quite nicely with only the iPad, relying on WiFi at the hotel and conference centre and using the Skype app for when I needed a... [more]

iPad Pro 2 targets the replacement of PC's and laptops Apple Inc. aims to market its iPad Pro 2 as a replacement for PC's and laptop's, accord...

Apple Inc. aims to market its iPad Pro 2 as a replacement for PC's and laptop's, according to the recently released commercials.

It's 2017, the year in which tablets stand atop a precipice: poised in a position of greatness, offering enough power to be considered as potential laptop - replacements; yet dangerously close to falling off the edge for the simple fact that, well, people... Read more

That power is undeniably a good thing, but the screen size will be more divisive, as while all that space is great if you plan to use it as a real laptop replacement, for running apps in split screen, or for watching a lot of movies, it leaves it a little unwieldy in other ways, especially as it makes the slate a hefty 713g.

The iPad Air 2 continues on as the current 9.7 inch model, the new 7.9 inch iPad mini 4 has received a slew of major display performance improvements, and there is the brand new iPad Pro with a much larger 12.9 inch display that is intended primarily for professional and advanced imaging applications (and promoted as a laptop replacement).

Even as consumers shift away from tablets in favor of bigger smartphones, businesses remain a growth opportunity for iPads because the devices can be used for field work and as laptop replacements.

It's hard to recommend someone go out and buy the Yoga Book as a laptop replacement, in which regard it falls well short of expectations for even the lightest of users.

Though we feel the limited multitasking features of iOS compromise its usefulness as a task - for - task laptop replacement, the Pencil stylus makes the iPad Pro a compelling choice for digital artists or those who prefer to take notes or mark up documents by hand.

The lack of mouse input makes the iPad Pro a non-starter for productivity and it's a disservice to anyone that has to do office work to entertain the notion of an iPad as a laptop replacement.

The speakers are still great, too, and while the Smart Connector hasn't been changed, it's handy for accessories like the Smart Keyboard, which is arguably essential if you're to use this as a laptop replacement, but is still eye - wateringly expensive — we'd wait to see if third - parties beat Apple at this game with an option that has backlighting, for example, if you can wait.

As for iOS 11, even with this small taste of the new platform, it's not hard to see how it'll move the iPad Pro far further into the realm of «true laptop replacement».

Maybe the biggest new features in iOS 11 are for the iPad, as Apple continues on its quest to turn its tablets into serious laptop replacements.

As with many of the 2 - in - 1s, it doesn't do well in the battery department and its stand is limited by available angles, while being useless for on - the - go lap work, but for a laptop - replacement to use around the house then the MateBook is a decent option.

It's 2017, the year in which tablets stand atop a precipice: poised in a position of greatness, offering enough power to be considered as potential laptop - replacements; yet dangerously close to falling off the edge for the simple fact that, well, people aren't buying into tablets like they used to.

In a bid to make the larger tablet a stronger option as a laptop replacement akin to the Microsoft Surface and other hybrid devices, iOS 11 will feature drag - and - drop functionality, better multitasking support and a dedicated Files app for document management across multiple services.

Our list covers a diversity of cases, from minimalist to rugged, from dirt - cheap to luxury, and a selection for using the iPad as a keyboard - capable laptop replacement.

It might not have the snazzy Halo Keyboard, and the Pencil and Smart Keyboard cost extra, but as powerful tablets go this is will act as a laptop - replacement for many.

Tab is great for taking notes, may be too small to work as a full laptop replacement for busy students

The iPad finally has a place for you to see all the files that are stored on the device and is the biggest step towards making the iPad a unified experience and gets rid of a ton of the ugly asterisks that came with attempting to use the tablet as a laptop replacement before.

As handy as the DeX can be, it's not really a replacement for a traditional PC or laptoAs handy as the DeX can be, it's not really a replacement for a traditional PC or laptoas the DeX can be, it's not really a replacement for a traditional PC or laptop.

The operating system was designed for touch, and as much as the iPad Pro's marketing is going to emphasize its utility as a laptop replacement, it still exists in between a traditional tablet and a laptop.