Best netbook/tablet advice - thicky needs help!

sconieroany

I am considering either a tablet like the Nexus or a 10" Netbook, whilst the tablet is all new and signing and dancing, I wonder whether a netbook would be the more practical option ?, I like to keep up with everything whilst I'm abroad and I don't take my big laptop with me.

I am interested in folks opinions on Tablet v Netbook ?

Cheers.

Cisco001

I would suggest go for laptop. Netbook may be too small for a person getting old.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOSHIBA-C660-2R0-V1-LAPTOP-INTEL-CELERON-1-5GHZ-320GB15-6-INCH-WHITE-REFURB-/360474765606?pt=UK_Computing_Laptops_EH&hash=item53edf86926

And with upgrade ram yourself
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Patriot-DDR3-Laptop-4GB-Ram-204-Pin-10600-1333MHZ-Non-ECC-So-Dimm-Free-P-P-New-/271020531387?pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_MemoryRAM_JN&hash=item3f1a151ebb

Cisco001

sconieroany wrote: »

I am considering either a tablet like the Nexus or a 10" Netbook, whilst the tablet is all new and signing and dancing, I wonder whether a netbook would be the more practical option ?, I like to keep up with everything whilst I'm abroad and I don't take my big laptop with me.

I am interested in folks opinions on Tablet v Netbook ?

Cheers.

Nexus is good. but 7" probably too small for 60 years old person

TakeThis

Cisco001 wrote: »

I would suggest go for laptop. Netbook may be too small for a person getting old.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOSHIBA-C660-2R0-V1-LAPTOP-INTEL-CELERON-1-5GHZ-320GB15-6-INCH-WHITE-REFURB-/360474765606?pt=UK_Computing_Laptops_EH&hash=item53edf86926

And with upgrade ram yourself
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Patriot-DDR3-Laptop-4GB-Ram-204-Pin-10600-1333MHZ-Non-ECC-So-Dimm-Free-P-P-New-/271020531387?pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_MemoryRAM_JN&hash=item3f1a151ebb

With 2GB RAM, you might get away with not having to upgrade.

Cisco001

Or if you spend a little more.
Wait for £259 ipad 2 16GB from apple refurb. (but you need to keep checking)

Or Open box Asus TF101 at £250
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Open_Box_-_ASUS_EeePad_Transformer_TF101_1101211.html

Or Motorola Xoom 2 £250 at carphonewarehouse

david39

Be aware that, with a few exceptions, tablets require typing to be done on a virtual on screen keyboard which I find clumsy and awkward. If she does a lot of emails, she may find this a disadvantage

You can get add-on keyboards for the Ipad and some tablets have them built into protective covers for the screen, but then you might as well buy a notepad.