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You know you've been using a smartphone or tablet too much when...
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You realize how terrible they are compared to a real computer.
Depends what you're doing.
I've found nothing I do that a tablet can do better than a traditional desktop/laptop. This may not be the case for a lot of people, but I used a tablet for about a month while I was waiting for a charger for my netbook. Haven't touched it since, it just makes everything I do more difficult and time consuming, or offers no advantage. I'd honestly sell the thing if it hadn't been a Christmas present.
I agree
.Even with an external keyboard, most interfaces were so much more difficult to use on any Android/iOS tablet, and multitasking was so much harder to the point where what would've taken less than a minute on a desktop ends up being inconvenient and time-consuming.
And on most tablets, upgrades are nearly impossible to do, and usually aren't an option :/.
It is easier to play Angry Birds on a tablet. You ever tried playing on a computer with a mouse? Damn near impossible
But I agree. For me, a tablet will never replace a computer.
Or, similarly, tap on a screen in a store expecting it to do something... I don't think Best Buy appreciates all the fingerprints I've put on their iMacs.
(Pretty much the only reason I don't do this at home is because I have an HTPC set up that places the display on the other side of the room)
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I do this all the time! Especially when using iMessage on the iMac!
When you think the game you are playing on your Mac would be easier if it had tilt control.
Agreed. For me, if I want to watch a movie or play a game, a tablet is better than my laptop.
Not for every app. I use Adium for AIM and Gtalk and no auto-correct. Regular AIM does do auto-correct, though.
Yes, I still use AIM #