Sentences with phrase «as a netbook replacement»

Those considering the Galaxy Tab (or any Android - based tablet) as a netbook replacement or modular computer for mobile productivity need to think carefully about the speed issues of running Flash and the issues with «mouse - over» and Ajax websites.

While I would agree that Apple doesn't seem to condone the use of the iPad as a netbook replacement, I'd disagree that such attitude should dictate how the device could be used by the user, and I'd disagree that it necessarily bars the iPad from being used as such.

Many analysts have been claiming that larger tablets could be seen as notebook replacements in the same way the first tablets were seen as netbook replacements.

Not exact matches

It can even be used as a netbook or laptop replacement if you're happy with its limitations, and dare we say should run Windows 8 beautifully when that OS comes out, expanding its flexibility further.

Its plastic construction, chunky frame and relatively heavy weight stop it from being as attractive a commute partner as an Android tablet or iPad and its flawed keyboard add - on means it's not a great replacement for a netbook.

I think one thing to keep in mind with the criticisms of the tablets that lack phone capability is that a lot of people (as per the stats we're seeing now) are using tablets like the iPad as a netbook / laptop replacement, not a phone replacement.

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