I started working in NYC more than 15 years ago. I was the first person in the office to have a cell phone and to have a home computer. I thought I’d be content to work in the big city and travel the world without ever getting off of my computer. In the end, I came to realize that NYC wasn’t for me as long as I was stuck in my office for the majority of my days.
So now that you’re at home, what do you do with all your free time? One thing I’ve found works for me is to get a tablet computer. It’s pretty much a necessity now because I’m an iOS developer and I’m spending most of my time on the iPhone. I’ve found that a tablet is actually really good for reading books, watching videos, and working on my new iOS app.
I wish this were true, because I am definitely a fan of reading books, watching videos, and writing apps. But for me, a tablet is a big reason I can’t be at work. And I’m kind of sad that I can’t use my tablet while I’m waiting for work to start.
In my experience, a tablet is a pretty good replacement for a laptop. I work with a lot of people who use Apple’s iPad and Macbook, and I have no complaints about them. But there are times when a tablet is necessary. In fact, I work with a lot of people who have to work on their laptops during the day and use tablets during the evening, so I know the frustration when you can’t use your computer while you’re waiting for your break.
I can’t really say I would use it as a replacement for a laptop. Apple’s laptops offer a bit more power, but they’re much more expensive. But I can definitely see why people who like to be mobile use tablets. Personally, I use a Samsung Galaxy Tab and am very happy with it. Its battery lasts for a very long time, and it has a ton of screen real estate.
I also use a tablet for my work. I use the iPad for email. It has a great camera, and the screen is a lot bigger than my old MBP. I also use it as a tablet to make phone calls. I use the iPhone for calling and texting, and I use it as a normal phone. Even though the iPhone is smaller than the iPad, I think it has more screen real estate. And it has a slightly better camera.
It’s a shame Samsung didn’t give it the edge of the Galaxy Tab. The Galaxy Tab 2 is actually bigger than the Galaxy Tab 1. Its main advantage is a bigger screen, but its biggest disadvantage is the fact that it lacks the headphone jack.
It all comes down to the fact that the iPhone is a much better phone than the iPad. And the iPad is a much better tablet than the iPhone. But the iPhone is better at a lot more things, and the iPad is better at a few. So the iPhone is the undisputed champion in terms of the two main things that matter for most people’s computing habits. Its not the tablet that has the edge, but the iPhone is the main reason why.
And really, who cares? The fact is, if you are in a big city and are looking for something that will make you feel like you are in a big city, a screen and a headphone jack is the thing.
If you are in a big city, you probably should get a really good tablet. But if you are in a big city and you are looking for something to make you feel like you are in a small town, you should probably get a phone. The iPhone is a much better tablet than a big-screen phone and it is the main reason why.