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Smartphone/Tablet/Laptop combination - Galaxy Note 3 surely can't replace all three?

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  • 07-12-2013 11:24pm
    #1
    just do it
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    Life was easier when there was only a PC, laptop and mobile. Now with so many variations it's hard to decide what the best combination of hardware.

    I've a galaxy s2 with a knackered battery and my notebook is clapped out so considering a whole package approach. The Galaxy Note 3 initially interested me as when combined with a bluetooth keyboard (assuming it has that functionality) it could possibly cover all my needs (phone, text, email, browsing & word processing). Yes no doubt it's a fine bit of kit... but...
    • it's on the large side to have in your pocket,
    • it's on the small side for some serious word processing, and
    • I'd still end up carrying the keyboard when needed.
    So I think I'd end up getting a laptop after a while. Therefore I'm now thinking along the lines of a galaxy s4 smartphone combined with one of the following:
    • Samsung 10" tab & keyboard,
    • Surface 2,
    • HP 11" Chromebook.
    Note: I can get Office installed at work for free so pre-installation isn't an issue.

    Any thoughts? Open to any suggestions/ recommendations/ combinations.


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    #2
    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 83,302 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    The fewer ecosystems the better IMO. That's typically why you see Apple computers paired with iPads and iPhones.

    Similarly if you're going with a Samsung phone, go with a Samsung tablet and a Samsung laptop (which if you pick right will come with SideSync and other tech designed to pair it up well with your Smartphone or tablet).

    The other one to try is a Windows Phone and a Surface Tablet to go with your PCs and Xbox ;) In truth thats the best way I can think of to narrow down the learning curve, you essentially only have to learn the one interface with a few variations (Xbox dashboard and the WP8 OS)


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    #3
    just do it
    Registered Users Posts: 5,422 ✭✭✭just do it


    I get your point about sticking with the one ecosystem. That makes sense.

    I wonder if you go for the likes of the samsung galaxy S4 what a tablet adds to the equation? Seems for my needs a laptop is needed. Combining the S4 with a laptop seems to cover everything.

    Am I missing something? Does a tablet offer anything more other than a pleasant surfing experience?


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    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    In regards to yer last question, I find a tablet better for reading on the go, than off a phone. But thats about it.


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