Tablet advice (again)

[golf-sib]

I need more tablet advice lads.

After the archos 7 I am looking for something better. Really it needs:
Bluetooth
USB ports
Wifi
10" screen
OS wise Android/Windows
Basically something with potential as a mini computer.

I quite like the Asus Eee Tab, I like that I can dock it to an extended battery and keyboard otherwise turn Bluetooth on and use a Bluetooth keyboard. One thing I am heavily unsure about is OS.

Android is great but lack off support by manufacturers is a bit poor in terms of updates. With android versions constantly changing and improving, this is a bit of a shame as now we will be seeing cyanogen 8/9 with "icecream milkshake bannana toffee chocolate cake with hundred and thousands" version.

Then there's the problem with apps, overpriced and lack off in apps for a specific use such as office or webdesign apps, whereas on windows you could get great web apps or c# development apps for free.

So with OS I'm looking between android and windows, with android I would like a device that will continue support. If not something that can dual boot would be awesome.

Price wise I'm looking at around £400.

[JulesS3]

So you want Android without the awful app support and buggy old OS which doesnt get updated

Get an iPad 

[Organisys]

Ultrabook. Comes with a free keyboard and Free apps!!!

[T_J_G]

£130 advent vega &, vegacomb install?

[golf-sib]

Don't like ipads, I've used them and found the market worse and more expensive. The problem with android is specific job apps that require time and development are not there yet such as Photoshop type apps or SDK apps. I don't mind paying the price of apps if they pull there weight.

Plus android is new to the Tab scene and is a bit handicapped compared to Apple.  Android 3.0 was the first attempt for pushing the tablet scene, even windows 7 is not touchscreen friendly and handicapped.

Its like laptops and mobiles when they where new, they where all over the place, some manufacturers more handicapped than others, poor support, wild prices etc... Now look at them.

Will have a look at ultrabooks

[Jay]

Ultrabook. Comes with a free keyboard and Free apps!!!

+1 starting roughly double what you want to spend but they're awesome and not much thicker than tablets at their thickest points + being a full laptop

I wouldn't want to do web developing on a tablet  and serious office work on a tablet 

[golf-sib]

I'm not looking for a laptop, looking for a middle ground between laptop and mobile.

 Basically an upgrade for my Archos 7 as its a very poor tablet due to being underpowered, even my 600mhz gt540 outruns it like a mile.

Not looking to do major work on it, flash support is a must. Keyboard function via, Bluetooth/USB/other is needed, not a fan on slow on-screen keyboard as its slow and removes 50% off screen space.

The Vegas looks very nice!

[Ben Lessani]

Ultrabook. Comes with a free keyboard and Free apps!!!

+1 starting roughly double what you want to spend but they're awesome and not much thicker than tablets at their thickest points + being a full laptop

I wouldn't want to do web developing on a tablet  and serious office work on a tablet 

Web dev on a laptop, I can't do it on anything short of a big fat desktop with a minimum of two monitors.

Those ultrabooks look cool. I've always wanted a tablet, but don't actually know why - I've no real need for one. I use my phone to browse the internet and my laptop for anything that involves typing. I spent a while with my cousins iPad - but it literally served no purpose other than doing the odd IMDB look-up when watching tv, its useless for watching movies, useless for connectivity - its just a *slightly* higher res (hampered) version of my Android phone.

[Jay]

Ultrabook. Comes with a free keyboard and Free apps!!!

+1 starting roughly double what you want to spend but they're awesome and not much thicker than tablets at their thickest points + being a full laptop

I wouldn't want to do web developing on a tablet  and serious office work on a tablet 

Web dev on a laptop, I can't do it on anything short of a big fat desktop with a minimum of two monitors.

It's still possible though, unlike on a fondleslab of any variety.

[Ben Lessani]

It's still possible though, unlike on a fondleslab of any variety.

Possible, but not with any proficiency