tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post3916526742129180166..comments2024-01-21T06:03:05.829-08:00Comments on Patti Nielson: Tablet or LaptopPattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-80993549444161444802012-01-18T11:46:59.256-08:002012-01-18T11:46:59.256-08:00I've been having the same debate, and ultimate...I've been having the same debate, and ultimately decided that a laptop would be more useful. The tablets are cool gadgets for reading, watching movies, and playing "Angry Birds", but not for writing. Thanks for confirming my decision.Julia Tomiakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999070457191845503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-32312862599209211322012-01-10T16:11:21.536-08:002012-01-10T16:11:21.536-08:00You made the right decision if you're planning...You made the right decision if you're planning to write. If you weren't, then the tablet would be a great choice. <br /><br />Yep, I have a hard time making decisions, too.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-19534000879296748622012-01-10T13:42:42.336-08:002012-01-10T13:42:42.336-08:00Laptop. You were right, girlfriend. You gotta get ...Laptop. You were right, girlfriend. You gotta get the writing done. Now if we could have it all. Ahhh. But then there would be no wrestling with choices. *wink*Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-18678182559455103812012-01-10T09:12:07.045-08:002012-01-10T09:12:07.045-08:00Totally the right decision. At the end of the day,...Totally the right decision. At the end of the day, you need to get the writing on the page, right? :)Angela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-44207721655012330112012-01-09T22:16:45.616-08:002012-01-09T22:16:45.616-08:00I can't make a decision to save my life! It...I can't make a decision to save my life! It's annoying. But I think you did the right thing for what you need. Those tablets are pretty cool, though. Too bad you couldn't keep both. :)Ruth Jossehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08664678990038670303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-70673192362379257972012-01-09T14:06:16.351-08:002012-01-09T14:06:16.351-08:00You went with what feels right for you. That'...You went with what feels right for you. That's what made it the right decision.Martin Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05605554706836638988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-22227028228401389742012-01-09T10:11:29.310-08:002012-01-09T10:11:29.310-08:00I think you DID make the right decision. I love my...I think you DID make the right decision. I love my kindle fire, but if I could only have it OR a laptop, I'd go with the laptop first. As writers, that keyboard and word doc. potential comes first. :)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-17658238953519458652012-01-09T08:31:34.718-08:002012-01-09T08:31:34.718-08:00A fine one to ask, I'm not nearly technologica...A fine one to ask, I'm not nearly technologically advanced enough to even offer an opinion. Until a couple of weeks ago as far as I was concernd a tablet was something you took when you weren't well.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-18204527357890892762012-01-09T07:24:19.157-08:002012-01-09T07:24:19.157-08:00I totally understand. My hubs got me an ipad for C...I totally understand. My hubs got me an ipad for Christmas this year and was so excited it would be easier to carry to work and I could write on it (surely) but we quickly discovered you can't really write on it. But as much as I love the pad, I love my computer just as much for different reasons. Donno if I'll ever give up a computer for a little tablet, just like I probably can't give up actual books for a kindle or anything. Old fashioned?Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-24099501763729474382012-01-09T07:08:20.913-08:002012-01-09T07:08:20.913-08:00I think you made the right decision. I need a new ...I think you made the right decision. I need a new laptop myself. Have fun with it and happy writing!Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-50793974870969859422012-01-09T06:43:42.117-08:002012-01-09T06:43:42.117-08:00Decisions on electronics can be hard especially si...Decisions on electronics can be hard especially since it is always changing. My clients talk about buying ipads, and I have to stress it is not a computer. In other words, you cannot load programs on it accept for apps. I've seen the external keyboards for Ipads, but most still want the functions in PC word programs. So, the lap top is a really good decision in your case, I'd say!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-10678361371223508372012-01-09T06:07:52.363-08:002012-01-09T06:07:52.363-08:00These kind of decisions (electronic ones) tend to ...These kind of decisions (electronic ones) tend to be difficult for me b/c I feel like I'm behind the times. Seriously, my kids know more than me.<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-20373020300171427472012-01-09T05:21:32.764-08:002012-01-09T05:21:32.764-08:00My impression is that tablets aren't meant to ...My impression is that tablets aren't meant to replace the functions of a laptop but I could be wrong. Sure you might be able to some word processing on it - but I'd still use a laptop to write and a tablet for reading/traveling.Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-24413976591412569662012-01-09T05:19:59.732-08:002012-01-09T05:19:59.732-08:00My writing partner loves her iPad, but I prefer my...My writing partner loves her iPad, but I prefer my laptop. I just am more comfortable writing on the laptop. I do have a nook, but I rarely use it any longer.Miranda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880449368013410349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-73166665551334832192012-01-09T05:13:25.276-08:002012-01-09T05:13:25.276-08:00Oh that is a tough one. But a laptop is portable,...Oh that is a tough one. But a laptop is portable, so you can move around the house with your work if you have to. And since your desktop still has word, it seems like a good choice. Now your second choice ... PC or Mac ;)Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.com