tablets

I am looking to get a tablet for graphic design and don't wanna spend a fortune. Any recommendations?

 

Since you didn't mention size (either of the writing surface or the budget), here's a good place to start comparing models, prices and user reviews:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref...ywords=graphics+tablet&ie=UTF8&qid=1293262939

Take some time to read the user reviews in detail on models you're considering. They often expose quirks a given unit may have with certain programs or operating systems you might be using.

Hope this helps.

 

Me too. Any ipad alternatives out there that I should wait for? Or is the the ipad 2 going to be the only show in town?

 

I would be interested to know things about tablets, but for checking on FB, email, weather, apps from news channels (ABC, other) and reading books from.

 

I have a laptop, but it does not always seem "handy" to hold when you are going to a park or something with kids. I have several just want reviews to search for the best. I don't want an IPAD, I just don't know. I have a laptop don't need the computer type ones, just something where I can sit and check things out if I wanted to with the family and maybe for a wow factor books. Not only am I a geek, I am a reading geek!

 

If you want something that's easy to carry, don't kick the idea of a netbook to the curb just yet.

Netbooks are light, have excellent battery life (up to a true 8 hours, even with Wi-Fi turned on) and are small enough to carry anyplace you'd take a tablet.

A few other pluses for Netbooks:

• Low price: Windows 7 netbooks start at around $250.
• No learning a new operating system. You're likely using (and familiar with) Windows 7 now.
• The touch and feel of a real keyboard.
• The use and feel of a traditional mouse/touchpad.
• Use any Internet browser you like (IE8, Mozilla, etc.) - you're not locked into one choice like on a tablet.
• Same software, apps and file formats as your Windows PC. Type a letter in MS-Word on the netbook while in the car; print it later at home using a Workgroup connection or by transferring it to a USB flash drive.
• The ability to backup or transfer data using a USB flash drive or external hard drive.
• Since the screen folds down when not in use, there's less chance of damaging or scratching it when not in use.
• If you want true on-the-go Wi-Fi, it's easy to add a USB 3G/4G data card (so long as you don't mind the $35-$50/month added cost).

Call me old-school; however I'd rather stick with tried and true technology.

 

Edit: Sorry I didn't read the first post....my computer didn't show it properly.
I'd say go for either an iPad or a Samsung Galaxy Tab depending on which kind of OS you like and how customizable you'd like it to be.