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My girlfriend needs 'a device'

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  • Stonker
    Stonker Posts: 584 Forumite
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    Niv wrote: »
    what about a surface?


    I looked at the surface but I don't know if she will like the flimsy keyboard or how well it will sit on her lap. And the screen is small.
  • woohoo_postingid
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    My wife wants a "device" too. And she mentioned something about 13".....
  • Avoriaz
    Avoriaz Posts: 39,110 Forumite
    Stonker wrote: »
    Yes, she wants 13-14"
    Most women want that but will usually settle for 6-8 inches.
  • S0litaire
    S0litaire Posts: 3,535 Forumite
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    Avoriaz wrote: »
    Most women want that but will usually settle for 6-8 inches.

    Only if it comes in a protective covering.. >_<

    Sorry about that!

    Their is only so much highbrow on-topic stuff you can talk about with a topic like this on a Monday!
    :D >_<:A
    Laters

    Sol

    "Have you found the secrets of the universe? Asked Zebade "I'm sure I left them here somewhere"
  • Lum
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    woohoo_postingid wrote: »
    My wife wants a "device" too. And she mentioned something about 13".....

    When I saw this thread yesterday it took me a lot of effort not to reply suggesting an Hitachi Magic Wand.


    Seriously though with the 13-14" requirement, you're not going to be looking at the Android or Apple tablets, but at something more like a touchscreen laptop or netbook.

    The Surface is probably worth a look. Do note that it comes with two keyboard options. There's the cheap nasty ZX81-style keyboard, and one with proper keys.
  • Stonker
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    Lum wrote: »
    When I saw this thread yesterday it took me a lot of effort not to reply suggesting an Hitachi Magic Wand.


    Seriously though with the 13-14" requirement, you're not going to be looking at the Android or Apple tablets, but at something more like a touchscreen laptop or netbook.

    The Surface is probably worth a look. Do note that it comes with two keyboard options. There's the cheap nasty ZX81-style keyboard, and one with proper keys.


    Oh...OK. I vave only seen the flimsy thing with wafer type keys
  • Lum
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    Stonker wrote: »
    Oh...OK. I vave only seen the flimsy thing with wafer type keys

    http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-gb/support/get-started/walkthrough/yes/surface-keyboards
  • danthemoneysavingman
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    A tablet with OTG will mean she can plug any keyboard in she likes... any good?
    Friendly greeting!
  • Stonker
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    Lum wrote: »
    http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-gb/support/get-started/walkthrough/yes/surface-keyboards


    Thanks. That looks better. Does the whole thing sit on your lap OK though?
  • Lum
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    Stonker wrote: »
    Thanks. That looks better. Does the whole thing sit on your lap OK though?

    I'd probably look for a review of it. I've not used one sorry.

    You've also got the fun of deciding between the Pro and RT versions.
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