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Originally Posted by mrks
I've tried really hard to replace my 11" MBA with a tablet and it's not working.
I have an iPad and a Nexus 7 and neither can easily do what I need.
1. Password manager such as 1Password. I can't remember all my passwords and I use the autologin function all the time.
2. I use excel a lot for work and personal stuff on a daily basis. I have a few workbooks that do not work on the tablets due to pivot tables and other functions. Most of the current excel apps are really basic and have horrible input capabilities.
3. Dropbox syncing or some sort of active background sync.
So files chan be accessed and saved on the fly.
Hopefully the new Windows RT tablets will be able to run office with decent excel functions and can save to the skydrive.
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Same here: I have a HP Touchpad and iPAD 3 3G. It's more of a 'toy' than something you can use for business/school. Macros/tables/multi-tab workbook/pivot-table graphs dont work at all.
Needless to say, I've sold them all, and am patiently waiting for the Win8 Hybrid solutions that are coming out in 1.5 mths.
HP Envy x2
HP Envy x2: the latest attempt to blur the line between laptop and tablet | The Verge
Samsung Ativ Pro
Samsung Ativ Smart PC and Ativ Smart PC Pro review: first look | PC Pro blog
This is actually my favorite thus far:
Acer Aspire S7; MBA form factor with 1080p touch screen for both 11.6+13" and 9-12 hrs batt life (almost double of the 11" MBA)
Acer announces Aspire S7 Ultrabook series with 11.6- and 13.3-inch touchscreens (update: hands-on!) -- Engadget