I have a laptop is it advisable to get Tablet too

@airkulet (2700)
Philippines
March 5, 2013 7:26am CST
I am thorn between getting a new tablet or not because I already had my laptop. But sometimes I also want a mobility of moving around the house while surfing the web. My laptop serves like a desktop because I cannot use it without plugging in and I can only use it away from my computer table if I bring the plug with me. But I am also guilty if I buy a new tablet because it is still pricey as of now. Although I have spare cash for the new gadget I am thinking that buying tablet is just what I want or gadget gratification to myself. If your in my shoe will you still buy tablet?
14 responses
@LoKoMoMe (511)
• Belize
9 Mar 13
I have an Ipad here but there are many reason for me why I want or not want to buy a new gadget like tablets. I dont know If I recommend it for you or not because I use my Ipad only substitute for my computer. i mean computer is much better to use when at home. I only use my Ipad only for facebook, and getting notify with yahoo mails. but its good to have a tablet especially outside your home, on trip or mall. so for me its equal.
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@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
10 Mar 13
don't you use it in earning online sites because that's my objective also in getting, it's like investing first on gadget and earn from it
@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
5 Mar 13
yes, if that will make me happy why not... it is a bit higher than laptop and you already have laptop, so why not buy a tablet. that will be a good reward for self and working so hard. buy it! otherwise you can not sleep thinking about it.
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@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
hahaha its always on my mind but if you became a frugal mom you will also feel this way
@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
7 Mar 13
I have been frugal all my life... but it will come a time that I won't be anymore. yepeeeeeeeeeeeeee when? when? whe???? i hope soon.
@offlimits (596)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
I have a laptop and my tablet will be given to me in a few days :) If you have the budget I suggest you also buy a tablet since it's very convenient to have one nowadays especially in my case that I want to read ebooks and use it for my reports as well. My laptop's a bit old now too so the tablet will be very helpful. Good day!
@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
7 Mar 13
actually my laptop is less than 3 years old but its hard to boot or sometimes it suddenly got shutdown I suspect that it is overheated or the fan is too slow now, thanks for the heads up
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
I would settle for a netbook instead. A tablet has its limits. I bought one for my daughter and it takes a greater time to connect and download. It can only be use if you have an ever ready Wifi connection because if not you will just repent that you ever purchase it.
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@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
yes my connection is already in wifi because I connect my cellphone in it, you should change router too and look for router with wifi connection
@neelia27 (896)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
if i have a budget for it why not buy it.. we do have a desktop already and still i bought a tablet..and it is so nice even when i am lying i can use it.. wherever i go i can bring it with me.. it is so handy.. and i can do a lot with it.. i can take pictures, i can play my favorite games anytime and even my online activities i can do it at bed..
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@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
7 Mar 13
correct I want to browse even if I am just lying in the bed because sitting on chair can hurt my back for a longer time in that position
@jdawg011 (498)
• Canada
10 Mar 13
I'm having the same issue as well. I think a tablet would be excellent for use in my classes and taking notes and would be great for doing work on the go. Right now it's a bit expensive though. Well there are tablets for less than $200 but those aren't the ones I'm considering. I would like syncronization with my devices and I think a Surface would be a good choice for me, when I can better afford it.
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@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
10 Mar 13
I think it is good for students, but for me i'm planning to use it in earning oline
@GardenGerty (157470)
• United States
5 Mar 13
I hope we get an answer because I am kind of the same way. I could also just get a new battery for my laptop, but I am thinking a tablet would be easier to take with me away from the house.
@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
7 Mar 13
yes you are right and sometime battery of laptop is not available because every now and then models of laptop keep on changing
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
5 Mar 13
i have a tablet and probably would also get a laptop. i love my tablet for portability because i have library books that i have downloaded at any given time, i can read magazines, listen to music and play games with my tablet. i also have a Bible app on my tablet which i use for Sundays at church and for Bible studies at other people's homes. however, a laptop is good for word processing in situations like mylot. i find it is pretty difficult to do word processing on my tablet.
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@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
oh so you don't have a laptop and use your tablet all the time, I think your response keeps me pushing to buy tablet now
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
5 Mar 13
a pleasant day airkulet, if i will be in the situation you are thinking, i guess i won't buy a tab anymore as i have my laptop. although tab can ease your mobility but i rather bought a mobile phone wherein i can also browse and check mails. and having a mobile with an ice cream sandwich processor will really supersede the use of tab. although tab is quite bigger than the usual android phone but still, having an android is much better than carrying a tablet.
@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
7 Mar 13
actually I already had iPhone but browsing is too tiny for me plus it gives me headache where the screen is so limited
• Philippines
5 Mar 13
As for me I much prefer other gadgets like an induction cooker, camera, lcd screen or a book. I recently bought a VPN router and I hope I would never pay again for a gadget. A tablet is nice but at the moment, I can read and surf on my phone.
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@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
I also use my phone but havent you experience cross-eyed or headache trying to surf and read on a small screen, and I do, I think it also trigger my migraine because of trying to read small leters in the screen of cellphone
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
5 Mar 13
for sure go for it you can even trade it and just go higher for bigger enhancements all the way and it is quite simple only
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@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
7 Mar 13
but I don't want to sell my laptop or swap it
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
5 Mar 13
I have a laptop and I also have a tablet. I like the fact that I can instantly access the internet when I am up and about. I use my tablet mainly for quick browsing, games, ebooks, magazines and a few games. It is such a perfect "computer" to have when you are out on errands, at work or school. It doesn't have the full functionality of a laptop but it does support some functions. If you can afford it and you are sure that you will be able to use it, then buy one. If you think that you have other better stuff that you can spend money on, then you can postpone buying one and see if the price will drop even more. There are lots of electronic sales that will happen in just a few months.
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@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
7 Mar 13
exactly what I want thanks for your prompt reply
@markIT (134)
• Philippines
5 Mar 13
Hi airkulet. Well, we feel the same thing. lol! I am planning of having tablet also for mobility purposes but I have laptop also. I really wanted to buy one, but most of the time, I keep on thinking, do I really need it? And we know now a days, gadget are really depreciating fast. Maybe, if you think it as a gift to yourself, then buying it will bring happiness to you. You will know it, because if every time you keep on thinking about it, then you will just realized that you're handing the money to the cashier selling the gadget. lol! You decide. =)
@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
yes you are right its just kinda guilty on part of me to lose big money for the tablet but I really wanted it
• United States
25 Mar 13
It depends on what you are going to be doing on the tablet and which one you buy or bought. It is good for the portable use but there are a lot of things that the tablet can not do compared to laptops and desktops unless you buy the laptop / tablet.