Tablet Shipments to Surpass Laptops by 2016: Which Is Better?

by thezilch Posted 2012/07/03 16:57:24

Related Topics: Tech, Tablet, notebook, Laptop

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In the ever growing mobile world, tablets appear to be replacing the laptop in local coffee shops and bus stops. Just the other day, I witnessed a man playing Angry Birds on his iPad as he waited for the bus to arrive at his stop. I can't recall ever witnessing such a sight with a laptop at a bus stop. Are tablets poised to replace our laptops?

VENTUREBEAT.COM reports:
That tablet in your hand could soon become the most popular mobile device sold -- even the ubiquitous notebook PC, new research finds. Shipments of tablets -- exemplified by Apple's iPad -- will almost quadruple to 416 million units by 2016, up from the current 121 million units, the research firm NPD announced today.

ipad quadruple 416 units 2016 current 121 units research firm

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Fef 2012/07/03 17:02:44

Laptop

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I have a SmartPhone (Droid) that can do most anything a tablet can.
I use a NetBook for more powerful computing, multi-tasking, etc...
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Cyan9 2012/07/04 11:52:46

Laptop

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Other than being able to say: Hey I have too much money to spend wisely so I bought an over-priced slightly more portable but significantly less-capable laptop.

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chellypoo to Cyan9 2012/07/05 14:30:20

Except that there are tablets as cheap as $50.

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Cyan9 to chellypoo 2012/07/05 14:49:09

My impression was that they were several hundred dollars.

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PandahSixx 2012/07/04 11:02:55

Laptop

i hate tablets, i love the comfort of a laptop it just fells...homeyish

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gary 2012/07/04 10:56:54

Tablet

the lap top will be replaced just like the record player was.

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selena costa 2012/07/04 10:35:19 (edited)

Laptop

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I hate tablets.

I prefer typing to anything else i dont like the touch screen typing it always messes up.

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Happy_Evil_Dude 2012/07/04 10:30:34

Laptop

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you don't have to hold it between your hands all the time...

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barby karring 2012/07/04 09:07:27

Laptop

+1
Tablets are favorite pastime gadgets, nothing beats your real systems be it desktop or lapT.

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bryguy 2012/07/04 09:05:41

Laptop

+2
Just like the top comment said tablets are just glorified smart phones. I really don't see the point of getting one if you already have a smart phone and a laptop.

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Oli 2012/07/04 08:52:20

Laptop

+1
For ease of use, its got to be a laptop.

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Vieuphoria 2012/07/04 08:46:25

Laptop

+1
Laptop's are just better at this point

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Cal 2012/07/04 08:07:46

Laptop

Tablets are interesting, but laptops are useful. I need useful over interesting any day of the week.

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L1Z2 2012/07/04 07:40:23

Laptop

There is enough market for both...

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MOMMA THOMAS 2012/07/04 06:53:29

Laptop

HAVEN'T USED A TABLET YET.

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Xinea 2012/07/04 06:51:31

Laptop

BS. Tablets can't print.

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LunarRain 2012/07/04 06:49:51

Laptop

They are alot easier to type on.

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Simmysimfreak 2012/07/04 06:43:50

Laptop

+1
if i had a tablet, id use it the same way i use my iphone... when i cant get to my laptop, or when i cant use my laptop... im sorry but nothing could replace my pink baby :) whenever im home i abandon all forms of technolodgy for my laptop alone xD my phone gets forgotten, tv's no longer exist... my lappy is my LIFE, not to mention Sims on other devices just isnt that same as good old Sims for pc :)

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Wyveryx 2012/07/04 06:38:45

Laptop

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Tablets are fine at media viewing or quick file sharing or even minor word processing, but in reality nothing more. At least not yet.
If you need computing power on the go, get a laptop, it's really that simple.

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William Weber 2012/07/04 06:31:26

Tablet

I have a Windows Phone and a desktop computer, that work rather well together, what else would I need?

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Nick 2012/07/04 06:24:12

Laptop

+2
I hate tablets. They're just overprced mega sized smartphones. Laptops can do way more.

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Karl 2012/07/04 06:20:52

Laptop

I feel that tablets are a little too limited. Plus, I'm horrible with virtual keyboards. I do love the laptops that can flip over to become like tablets.

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Proggy 2012/07/04 05:45:57

Laptop

They're two different tools and serve different purposes.

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Chloey Hamer 2012/07/04 04:58:21

Laptop

GOd I hope they don't replace laptops! Those stupid things are so frustrating -_- I have a huge problem with Tablets. sorry. I'm a bit old fashioned. Even looking at a laptop, I prefer computers..

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DFA 2012/07/04 04:23:09

Laptop

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socokid 2012/07/04 04:22:17

Laptop

In 10 years I believe they will be the same device...

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Open.Minded 2012/07/04 04:07:01 (edited)

Tablet

iPad analysis (1 week from date of first ipad purchase, I mainly use mine for reading)

Pros: Touchscreen, Highly mobile (lightweight device even saves me from carrying my textbook), unique applications that are not found on regular computers, syncs with iPhone very well, comparatively very long battery life.

Cons: I miss having a physical keyboard (Bluetooth keyboards work, but reduce my mobility. I'd like a holographic keyboard.), some programs are incompatible.

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Donnie to Open.Mi... 2012/07/04 07:01:11

unique apps for a tablet? i still can't think of a single unique app for a tablet but i can think of several unique apps for laptops, desktops, servers; you know computers.

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sally 2012/07/04 03:42:00

Laptop

I hate touch screens I can't stand how I can't control what it types especially when I do an accidental push on button I didn't want to press.

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~HopelessRomanticM17~ 2012/07/04 03:38:48

Laptop

I really hate things that are touch screen.

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KaylaE 2012/07/04 03:31:53

Laptop

For me the laptop is much better. I don't really care for the tablets'

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burningsnowman 2012/07/04 03:09:31

Laptop

I hate using tablets

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cheshirewayne 2012/07/04 03:02:09

Tablet

for most people, it does the job. for me, a laptop (or 2 or 3, one a mac) and a desktop in the corner

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Nonpartisan 2012/07/04 02:49:38

Laptop

I bought a tablet and I still have not figured out what it is good for, it is terrible to type much on the touch screen, a key board is much nicer. I can not plug my printer into it. I can not think of one thing other than that it is slightly more portable that a good small laptop, like the one I am using right now can not do just as well, and in nearly all cases, much better. When I have the place to put it and plug everything in I much prefer a good old fashioned desktop model.

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jacob crim 2012/07/04 02:38:35

Laptop

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When the first major tablet came out I figured it was the start of the decline of laptops. I still prefer a laptop though, because I love a keyboard and being able to torrent.

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kotabear 2012/07/04 02:21:40

Laptop

+1
Laptops are way better for school uses. I already have a smart phone that does the same things as a tablet.

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mizzSHADYgirl 2012/07/04 02:03:40

Laptop

+1
I usually browse the internet on my phone and what not-but i will always love laptops. I would rather have a laptop than a tablet.

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charles_1 2012/07/04 01:54:58

Laptop

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I passed the 'touch the picture' phase when I was about 5 years old. Haven't looked back since. It might be nice as a toy in addition to a laptop, but it's not going to replace my day to day desktop or laptop.

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frequent–antagonist 2012/07/04 01:34:01

Laptop

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I prefer having a keyboard. No matter how big a tablet may be; I absolutely despise on-screen keyboards. Quite frankly they take longer to use and fingerprints constantly on my screen? No thanks.

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glass_butterfly ~YSU~ 2012/07/04 01:31:46

Laptop

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As a writer, I LOVE my laptop! I'm sure it's possible but I refuse to write a novel on a tablet... I need a keyboard a REAL one.

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socokid to glass_b... 2012/07/04 04:27:03

Most allow you to use a normal size keyboard. I use a wireless one with my iPad about 50% of the time. MUCH easier than using the touch screen, especially at first.Over time you do get used to the touchscreen keyboard when needed. In my experience, at least.

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