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Any kind of unusual design just costs too much and is a big no-no. I would rather just take a choice between a simple tablet and a simple Ultrabook.

You could always go the route that the Transformer took. Make a Tablet that docks. What it docks into could be a healthy set of choices. full sized keyboards, mice, larger displays, etc.

Any kind of unusual design just costs too much and is a big no-no. I would rather just take a choice between a simple tablet and a simple Ultrabook.

I like the Yoga Tablet.

You are STILL ignoring the Asus EP121.
It is ALREADY doing what you WANT to do, in Windows 7. Office2010-no problem either. Active-X buttons - sure, that's part of Office, and not related to "the tablet". Somebody, probably ASUS, built this system right - first time - and is getting no kudos for their effort.
Having a bluetooth keyboard, a bluetooth mouse, a bluetooth keypad, and more. It's all there - just configure what you want.

Love the fold over and slide design, I'd just be worried about the slider breaking.

The Windows 8 Samsung Series 7 tablet with docking station is EXACTLY what I want for my first tablet. Can't wait!

I considered the Windows 7 slate from ASUS many times just to run the full version of SketchPad Pro with a pressure sensitive stylus. You can demos of it on YouTube. It's pretty fantastic.

I like the Yoga design a lot... but it's kind of big at 13 inches. If someone could do what Dell did with XPS 13 & fit a 13" screen into an 11" form factor... but flips like the Yoga... I'd probably buy that. Although I also like the "pop the top" design (detachable keyboard).

This article doesn't include the Asus Transformer design, which I think is the most appealing of all tablet hybrid designs. At CES 2012 Compal was demonstrating a reference tablet that docks to keyboard trackpad dock (very similar to the Asus Transformer). This is the best design in my opinion and will become standard for all tablets eventually. Why would you want to buy a Windows tablet that can't act as a laptop too?

I am not going to buy whole new monitors and laptops because stubborn Microsoft is forcing me to do.
I will stick to existing non-touchscreen hardwares and stick to Windows 7, and look forward to SP2.
I am never touching or getting close to the irritating and poorly designed Windows 8.
Microsoft .... you disgust me.
You should have designed separate versions of your lousy Windows 8, one for desktop/mouse users (like millions of users like me) and the other for touch screen users.
By being lazy and combining both versions you failed big time, and you will not get another penny from me.

laptops with reversable screens haven't taken off since 2001 when Microsoft introduced Windows XP Tablet Edition.

Likely because those laptops were just as heavy as there non-reversable counterparts.

Touchscreen devices weren't a big hit either, but now that theer are ttouch-centric OS' and applicatiosn to go with them, the sales could pick up.

However, I think Dell is at least thinking outside the box with the Duo and Lenovo surely has a good idea where when the tablet is plugged into the keyboard it runs Windows, and when it isn't it runs Linux. Now it could just run Windows 8 either way. It could run Windows 8 ARM as a tablet, and run the ful Windows 8 x86 when docked. That woudl be sweet.

Ultrabooks are just lighter laptops. But what could be good is if the OEM,s drop most of the big laptops except for a few. Dell could drop the Insprion line and replace it with the XPS. And just have a coupld XPS consumer versiosn and a couple ultrabooks. HP could do the same with its DV line. Just drop it and keep the Envy line and make the 3 normal sizes and then add the ultrabook version. If you dump all the others, that means they will sell more ultrabooks, thus causing the cost for them to drop where the older laptops types were.

I think most people want the single form factor Gates envisioned years ago. At the same though, they don't want to lose many of the capabilities associated with laptops, liek high definition displays, USB, HDMI, BT, and more.

Windows is going to kill Android and iOS on tablets if Microsoft can get Windows secured to the mobile platform.

JohnUSA, on 02 April 2012 - 08:22 PM, said:

Well obviously you can't read or failed to understand the exact point you made.
They do ahve to versions of Windows 8. There is Windows 8 x86 and Windows 8 ARM

All hey both have in common is they share the Metro UI. However, many ARM tablets will likely be like Android and iOS based ones. The IWndows 8 Metro will all that will be on them and they will have their own applications for the mobile space.

Windows 8 x86 will also be able to run those applications, however the Metro UI can be moved out the way and you can use IWndows in its orginal x86 concept and run x86 application as both 32bit and 64bit. Windows 8 still has many aspects of Windows 7 underneath. The new UI is designed for those who want to use a touchscreen.

No one is asking you to run out and change monitors just for Windows 8. You can use what you have.

WaterEarthFirejtwn, on 02 April 2012 - 01:18 PM, said:

I have the Asus EP121 and I can say it is the best mobile computer in its class for runnign Windows right now. Samsung's Series 7 computer will be another to consider. I agree Asusn hasn't been given properly bizz for the EP121.

JohnUSA, on 02 April 2012 - 08:22 PM, said:

You do know you can still use regular monitors and keyboard/mouse with Windows 8 right?

This post has been edited by tomdavis7: 03 April 2012 - 02:58 PM

QUADICON, on 03 April 2012 - 12:05 PM, said:

i think he meant a desktop os and a tablet os !

JohnUSA, on 02 April 2012 - 08:22 PM, said:

Buying a new touchscreen enabled hardware is not upgrading for OS sake. You are paying for a new lifestyle, and its well worth it.

You can always stand by a side and watch the tide goes you by. I am sure Windows 7 will work just fine for the next decade for you.

This post has been edited by Gynn: 14 April 2012 - 08:11 PM

I want a Table as power as a laptop even if its weight is the same as a standard laptop.

I have the Acer W500 tablet and it works great with Windows 8 Consumer Preview. Much better than Windows 7. Comes with keyboard dock but is heavy and gives off a lot of heat when handheld.