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  • PhillyFlyers
    SBR Hall of Famer
    • 09-27-11
    • 8245

    #1
    The End Of The Laptop
    So, yesterday I went out and bought a tablet.

    Boys, after fukking around on this thing for a few hours, I don't see how the era of the laptop survives.

    This fukkin thing does everything a laptop does, feels like it weighs less than a pound which makes it more mobile, takes up far less space.

    I can send e-mail, post on SBR all day, surf the web. Fukkin everything. You gotta get one, trust me.

    RIP laptops.
  • warbux
    SBR Wise Guy
    • 11-17-13
    • 896

    #2
    what kind of tablet?
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    • tto827
      SBR Hall of Famer
      • 10-01-12
      • 9078

      #3
      Umm... Does your tablet have half terrabyte solid state drive?

      Does it have a top end graphics card?

      Can you type 65 words a minute on your tablet?

      Does your tablet have a 15 inch screen?

      Can you operate multiple windows with ease on your tablet?

      Can you split your hard drive to run multiple operating systems?

      Not going to replace laptops anytime soon for people who need things more advanced then typing on a forum.
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      • PhillyFlyers
        SBR Hall of Famer
        • 09-27-11
        • 8245

        #4
        Originally posted by warbux
        what kind of tablet?
        Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1. The fukkin thing takes better pics than any camera phone too. Unreal.

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        • MagicDiceFlow
          SBR MVP
          • 01-15-12
          • 4585

          #5
          Ipad Air or go home. I've owned both and the Android operating system sucks. It's buggy as hell. Plus the design and craftmanship of the Ipad Air blows away the Samsung....not even a comparison.

          You're also wrong about the laptop going away. Unless you're going to carry around a tablet that has a 15 inch screen, the laptop will never go away. The tablet's cpu processing power is also years away from the top end laptops. I can live without my tablets but no way I can survive without my laptop and mac desktop.
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          • RubberKettle
            SBR Hall of Famer
            • 12-28-09
            • 6421

            #6
            Originally posted by tto827
            Umm... Does your tablet have half terrabyte solid state drive?

            Does it have a top end graphics card?

            Can you type 65 words a minute on your tablet?

            Does your tablet have a 15 inch screen?

            Can you operate multiple windows with ease on your tablet?

            Can you split your hard drive to run multiple operating systems?

            Not going to replace laptops anytime soon for people who need things more advanced then typing on a forum.
            1tb ssd? And high end graphics? What kind of fukn laptop is that?
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            • cecil127
              SBR Hall of Famer
              • 11-19-09
              • 7310

              #7
              mommy bought the kid a present and its now show and tell....humor the punk, guys. c'mon. he's just craving attention he doesn't get from his "boys" and parents...they know he's a wack-job.
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              • billysink
                Restricted User
                • 03-29-09
                • 5172

                #8
                Originally posted by PhillyFlyers
                Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1. The fukkin thing takes better pics than any camera phone too. Unreal.

                I got a few of those in some trucks I own and they are well made and functional. Had some connectivity issues from hotspot to hotspot but they are great on the road. Got some in cars too for data collection and the beauty of them is they fall within health and safety regulation. Used to have laptops in my cars and they were deemed at risk for projectile on impact concerns.

                Depends on your use but the laptop will remain a fixture.
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                • Kermit
                  BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                  • 09-27-10
                  • 32555

                  #9
                  I bought my wife a $500 Samsung tablet last year for Christmas and she never uses because she has to do too much typing. She was still using her old laptop up until I bought a Sony All in one Tap 20 this year for her. It's basically a big touch screen tablet with a mouse and keyboard.

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                  • Sawyer
                    SBR Hall of Famer
                    • 06-01-09
                    • 7761

                    #10
                    Kermit, These are much better. Hard to type in tablet computers. I'm a mouse+keyboard guy. Tablets are for fun only imo. Not very useful for business/betting. Ultrabooks are good also. Keyboard is a must.
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                    • PhillyFlyers
                      SBR Hall of Famer
                      • 09-27-11
                      • 8245

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Kermit
                      I bought my wife a $500 Samsung tablet last year for Christmas and she never uses because she has to do too much typing. She was still using her old laptop up until I bought a Sony All in one Tap 20 this year for her. It's basically a big touch screen tablet with a mouse and keyboard.

                      Yeah, man. They make a keyboard and mouse for my tablet too. This tablet is incredible.

                      So easy and convenient. Wake up in the morning, turn the tablet on and it's ready to go.
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                      • PhillyFlyers
                        SBR Hall of Famer
                        • 09-27-11
                        • 8245

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Sawyer
                        Kermit, These are much better. Hard to type in tablet computers. I'm a mouse+keyboard guy. Tablets are for fun only imo. Not very useful for business/betting. Ultrabooks are good also. Keyboard is a must.
                        I don't know what kind of tablet you have, but I can place my bets just fine.
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                        • PhillyFlyers
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                          • 09-27-11
                          • 8245

                          #13
                          Originally posted by MagicDiceFlow
                          Ipad Air or go home. I've owned both and the Android operating system sucks. It's buggy as hell. Plus the design and craftmanship of the Ipad Air blows away the Samsung....not even a comparison.

                          You're also wrong about the laptop going away. Unless you're going to carry around a tablet that has a 15 inch screen, the laptop will never go away. The tablet's cpu processing power is also years away from the top end laptops. I can live without my tablets but no way I can survive without my laptop and mac desktop.
                          Android operating system far better than Apple's.

                          Apple's system is a closed system that only works for Apple products. Android system far superior imo.
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                          • onemoregoal
                            SBR Hall of Famer
                            • 02-04-13
                            • 8149

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Kermit
                            I bought my wife a $500 Samsung tablet last year for Christmas and she never uses because she has to do too much typing. She was still using her old laptop up until I bought a Sony All in one Tap 20 this year for her. It's basically a big touch screen tablet with a mouse and keyboard.

                            Like.
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                            • Sawyer
                              SBR Hall of Famer
                              • 06-01-09
                              • 7761

                              #15
                              Originally posted by PhillyFlyers
                              I don't know what kind of tablet you have, but I can place my bets just fine.
                              What about filling excel? I'm using 1 Desktop + 1 Ultrabook + 1 Laptop on my desk so tablets look like a toy for me.

                              Originally posted by PhillyFlyers
                              Android operating system far better than Apple's.

                              Apple's system is a closed system that only works for Apple products. Android system far superior imo.
                              You can't be serious. How you can compare Android with Apple?
                              Btw, both of them cannot be a match for Windows. I can't imagine a "serious" computer without windows.
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                              • daneblazer
                                BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                • 09-14-08
                                • 27861

                                #16
                                Ya people still need computers for big boy things. That's not changing anytime soon. Tablets will likely be the way one day, but they have some serious things to figure out
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                                • PhillyFlyers
                                  SBR Hall of Famer
                                  • 09-27-11
                                  • 8245

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by Sawyer
                                  What about filling excel? I'm using 1 Desktop + 1 Ultrabook + 1 Laptop on my desk so tablets look like a toy for me.



                                  You can't be serious. How you can compare Android with Apple?
                                  Btw, both of them cannot be a match for Windows. I can't imagine a "serious" computer without windows.
                                  Excel is Windows based. Fukk Windows. Worst operating system ever. Shame they are a monopoly because it always has security issues and major bugs.

                                  Android is much better than Apple's closed system. Samsung better technology than Apple. Samsung owns the future.
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                                  • muldoon
                                    SBR MVP
                                    • 01-04-10
                                    • 4397

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by PhillyFlyers
                                    Excel is Windows based.
                                    Except when it's not

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                                    • PhillyFlyers
                                      SBR Hall of Famer
                                      • 09-27-11
                                      • 8245

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by muldoon
                                      Even if it's not, Android system is still superior. Samsung better than Apple.
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                                      • RubberKettle
                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                        • 12-28-09
                                        • 6421

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by PhillyFlyers
                                        Even if it's not, Android system is still superior. Samsung better than Apple.
                                        Stop dreaming
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                                        • TheMoneyShot
                                          BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                          • 02-14-07
                                          • 28672

                                          #21
                                          I still love my desktop. Everyday there's something new. In one of my rooms in my house I still use a custom made 2005 model from HP. I spent $2,200 on it. Almost 9 years strong. Showing signs of f'ing up now... can't play any video games anymore. I think one stick of memory is bad? Not worth putting money into it... but my point is... No need to spend money unless something is totally useless.
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                                          • agendaman
                                            SBR MVP
                                            • 12-01-11
                                            • 3733

                                            #22
                                            tablets are for women and kids period big boys use laptops i want a 17 in. screen superlitewt. thin all available at bestbuy hell my cellphone can do tablet stuff
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                                            • PhillyFlyers
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                                              • 09-27-11
                                              • 8245

                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by RubberKettle
                                              Stop dreaming
                                              Am I dreaming?

                                              Samsung Overtakes Apple As World's Most Profitable Mobile Phone Maker

                                              Falling profits from iPhone sales and strong demand for Galaxy handsets combine to end California firm's four-year reign


                                              10 Ways The Galaxy S4 Is Better Than The IPhone 5

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                                              • Kermit
                                                BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                • 09-27-10
                                                • 32555

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by onemoregoal
                                                Like.
                                                The nice thing about this one is that it is very portable. Here is a bit more about it. I picked up a new one on Ebay with screen protector and a case for $850. I was never into touchscreens on the smaller devices, but I have to admit, this is a nice feature on a much larger computer.
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                                                • MagicDiceFlow
                                                  SBR MVP
                                                  • 01-15-12
                                                  • 4585

                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by PhillyFlyers
                                                  Am I dreaming?

                                                  Samsung Overtakes Apple As World's Most Profitable Mobile Phone Maker

                                                  Falling profits from iPhone sales and strong demand for Galaxy handsets combine to end California firm's four-year reign


                                                  10 Ways The Galaxy S4 Is Better Than The IPhone 5

                                                  http://www.businessinsider.com/the-g...phone-5-2013-3

                                                  Samsung is only more profitable because it's more affordable than Apple. Basically it translates to a bunch of squares and noobs in foreign countries that cant afford an Apple go with Samsung. Like everything else in this world, you pay for quality. Once you get a taste of how superior IOS and the Mac operating system is to Windows and Android, you'll never look back. Apple computers are built light years better and last so much longer than the competition. Think about it , Apple wouldnt have a huge and loyal following if the products werent built superior to the competition.

                                                  Save up your money son and buy an Apple.
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                                                  • chilidog
                                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                                    • 04-05-09
                                                    • 10305

                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by Sawyer
                                                    I can't imagine a "serious" computer without windows.
                                                    Sorry man, but coming from an IT background, Windows is a horrible product. Absolutely, completely horrible. In what way does Windows excel over other operating systems?
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                                                    • chilidog
                                                      SBR Posting Legend
                                                      • 04-05-09
                                                      • 10305

                                                      #27
                                                      I agree with you, but you can't really compare iOS, OS X, Android and Windows. They're different platform for different devices. You can compare OS X with Windows, and you can compare iOS with Android. OS X is a far superior OS over Windows, but I can't say that iOS is far superior than Android. iOS (and OS X) are both based on Unix. Android is based on Linux.

                                                      Originally posted by MagicDiceFlow
                                                      Samsung is only more profitable because it's more affordable than Apple. Basically it translates to a bunch of squares and noobs in foreign countries that cant afford a mac go with Samsung. Like everything else in this world, you pay for quality. Once you get a taste of how superior IOS and the Mac operating system is to Windows and Android, you'll never look back. Apple computers are built light years better and last so much longer than the competition. Apple wouldnt have a huge and loyal following if the products didnt work as well.

                                                      Save up your money son and buy an Apple.
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                                                      • PhillyFlyers
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                                                        • 09-27-11
                                                        • 8245

                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by MagicDiceFlow
                                                        Samsung is only more profitable because it's more affordable than Apple. Basically it translates to a bunch of squares and noobs in foreign countries that cant afford an Apple go with Samsung. Like everything else in this world, you pay for quality. Once you get a taste of how superior IOS and the Mac operating system is to Windows and Android, you'll never look back. Apple computers are built light years better and last so much longer than the competition. Think about it , Apple wouldnt have a huge and loyal following if the products werent built superior to the competition.

                                                        Save up your money son and buy an Apple.
                                                        Samsung superior to Apple. Galaxy S4 far superior to IPhone 5. Not even close.

                                                        Samsung most profitable because they make a better product.

                                                        Apple quality has gone down. Apple innovation has gone down.

                                                        The Apple is starting to rot.
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                                                        • RubberKettle
                                                          SBR Hall of Famer
                                                          • 12-28-09
                                                          • 6421

                                                          #29
                                                          Originally posted by PhillyFlyers
                                                          Samsung superior to Apple. Galaxy S4 far superior to IPhone 5. Not even close.

                                                          Samsung most profitable because they make a better product.

                                                          Apple quality has gone down. Apple innovation has gone down.

                                                          The Apple is starting to rot.



                                                          And the Eagles are going to win the superbowl
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                                                          • PhillyFlyers
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                                                            • 09-27-11
                                                            • 8245

                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by RubberKettle


                                                            And the Eagles are going to win the superbowl
                                                            Hey, right now my chances are as good as anyone.

                                                            One thing.....Eagles are a complete football team.

                                                            Great offense. Solid defense. Very good special teams.

                                                            I like my chances.
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                                                            • chilidog
                                                              SBR Posting Legend
                                                              • 04-05-09
                                                              • 10305

                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by PhillyFlyers
                                                              Samsung superior to Apple.
                                                              In what way is Android (Linux) superior to iOS (Unix)? It's like saying that Ford is superior to Chevy - they sell the same product!
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                                                              • PhillyFlyers
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                                                                • 09-27-11
                                                                • 8245

                                                                #32
                                                                Originally posted by chilidog
                                                                In what way is Android (Linux) superior to iOS (Unix)? It's like saying that Ford is superior to Chevy - they sell the same product!
                                                                Android is a much more customizable system.
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                                                                • MagicDiceFlow
                                                                  SBR MVP
                                                                  • 01-15-12
                                                                  • 4585

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Originally posted by chilidog
                                                                  I agree with you, but you can't really compare iOS, OS X, Android and Windows. They're different platform for different devices. You can compare OS X with Windows, and you can compare iOS with Android. OS X is a far superior OS over Windows, but I can't say that iOS is far superior than Android. iOS (and OS X) are both based on Unix. Android is based on Linux.
                                                                  That's correct. Mac OSX is for the computers and IOS for the mobile device. I wasnt differentiating the two because the OP doesnt know the difference anyways.

                                                                  Regarding the OSX and IOS comparisons. I agree with you that there isnt a huge leap between IOS and Android. I have owned both and the Android is considerably buggier and the access to apps is no comparison. When developers write apps, they first think of the Iphone and IOS market. The Iphone 5s is regarded by industry experts as the most powerful smart phone on the market. It's 64 bit chip blows away the S4 in all benchmarks, its not even funny.

                                                                  In comparison to Mac OSX vs Windows. It's no comparison. Windows depend on that crappy anti virus bullshit that slows down your computer to a halt. i have ran Mac OSX for over nine years and not once has ever gotten a virus nor did I need any crappy virus protection software that Windows need. It's a known fact that once users leave Windows and try out Mac OSX , they never look back.
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                                                                  • PhillyFlyers
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                                                                    • 09-27-11
                                                                    • 8245

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Originally posted by chilidog
                                                                    In what way is Android (Linux) superior to iOS (Unix)? It's like saying that Ford is superior to Chevy - they sell the same product!
                                                                    Oh and btw. Chevy far greater truck than Ford. Just look at how the bodies are made.
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                                                                    • chilidog
                                                                      SBR Posting Legend
                                                                      • 04-05-09
                                                                      • 10305

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Originally posted by PhillyFlyers
                                                                      Android is a much more customizable system.
                                                                      Out of the box, absolutely - but does that make it a much better system? Under the hood, they're practically the same thing. I would say that it ultimately comes down to the end user. For my wife, iOS would be better for her, as she's not as tech as I am. For me, Android all the way.
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