is a tablet pc better than a notebook pc for college? if it is, wich one is the best???
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yes, it sure is. i have toshiba
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If it's just for around the house use, go for a dell - it's a good value for the $$ - not the bottom doller one, get the middle of the road notebook.  If she needs something a little better look into a Toshiba for around $1,000.
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They are the same, lol.\n\nThe differences lie in Tablet PCs (which have a graphics-tablet note-taking touch screen), and normal laptops.\n\nHP do some good cheap laptops. If you wanna look the biz, get an Alienware Sentia.
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What is it?\nIs it a Pocket PC? or a desktop? laptop?\n\nYou will find some of them in links below\n\nXLMan
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Is it is justified comparision. Both serve 2 different purpose. Any way to answer your question i will say computer (preferably laptop).
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Just depends on what you need. Some are for gaming while others just word processing & e-mail. try cnet.com for reveiws, pro & cons of each.
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In my opinion, a laptop is better.  It's portable so if need be you can bring it to a friends dorm, library, outside (if you want a different eviornment to study in).  You can even do work in the car or on an airplane with a laptop.  Also, you have a lot more space in the room with a laptop.  You can unplug it if you want more desk space. My friend has a desk top and she has to do all her work that doesn't require typing on her bed because she has no desk space.
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A very very good notebook guide can be downloaded here:\nhttp://www.download.com/3000-2056-10225869.html\n\nAlthough you just need it for internet use and word processing, many websites employ heavy graphics.. you need fairly good specs anyway. Pentium III or Celeron (CPU clock - 1 GHz) and RAM of 512MB would do. \n\nAcer and Dell have good offerings on their websites. I found some on Amazon.com as well.\n\nDont forget to test for dead spot on LCD screens, check for Harddisk errors, and so on.\n\nPS:\nI found one here:\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00080QGD2/sr=1-1/qid=1138758887
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a tablet pc is a type of notebook pc that allows the user to write directly on the monitor screen with a special pen.
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Laptop and notebook are interchangable.\n\n A TABLET pc is a laptop/notebook whose screen can be rotated and flipped over.
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Unless you do a lot of travelling, the desktop is better.  There's too much playing around with the mouse button on a laptop.  You could always hook up a mouse to the laptop and then it wouldn't make any real difference.\n\nThe really good thing about desktop PC's is that parts are more freely available and are easier to install than laptops
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All Dell computers are less expensive.  I don't think you should overlook its performance over price, but get a computer that can handle the task you choose to perform on it.  Try visiting a store just to inquire what you exactly need.  I paid a lot more for a home PC than i really needed.  All that bundled software and 1GB of memory, I'm sure I'll never really use as I use my laptop more.
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Tablet Pc's are basically Laptops with different capabilities. Some Tablets are exactly like a laptop, except the screen can swivel to lay flat (lcd face up) and most have stylus's (not sure about spelling, but you get the point. :)  )\nThe fact that it has a stylus and big screen (which separates it from general Palms) will make it a tablet. There will also be a special windows XP (or Vista) that is the same as what you get on a regular computer, but can also handle special capabilities that have to do with the stylus. For instance, you can use the stylus to click a button, or you can use it to write handwritten notes.
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no best one. with laptops all depends on ur budget. first think what u need to do with it a long time. say 3-5 years, then ur budget. because with laptops it doesnt make sense to upgrade and they are all pretty much fixed with the hardware u buy in the beginning. so get whatever u need for the next 3-5 years in the laptop now. the newer processors are more energy efficient and fster so consider that. but doesnt have to be the latest depending on what tasks u need to perform.\nget wireless now also. it'll be worth it i think. graphics ard nowadays are much better and can cater for games too if u are inclined.\nrest are generally optional. dont worry too much about dvd/cd burners, as the solid state memories, like USB stick are large enough to stick a lot in and are more mobile, than heaving cd/dvds around...\ncheck for ventilation and the location of the HDD/batteries. they may be located where your hand rests while using the keyboard. this can get hot and uncomfortable for some...
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why the maclaptop is better than the normal pc laptop?!\n\njust look here, you will find reviews and comparisions to other pc laptops:\n\nmac laptops :   http://umgarticles.atspace.com/maclaptop.htm\n\ncheap pc laptops : http://umgarticles.atspace.com/laptop-computer.htm
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hi there\ni have used pc desktop, then mac laptop, then a pc laptop for college. my thoughts:\nmac\n- look better but more expensive even with student discounts, u can get a free ipod though this summer\n- it is difficult to find software. u have to buy them, as opposed to the PC world where many people would just pirate a software from a friend or family.\n- great for multimedia, espcially music and pictures. itunes and iphoto are the best out there, and there is no equivalent of iphoto on PC. if u like to create short movies, iMovie is great too. \n- great battery life, 4 hours\n- will run out of the box , does not require specific knowledge\n- u will have trouve sometimes because people would want u to try new software (games or more specialized software) which will probably run only on windows, but u can use BootCamp though to run Windows on your mac laptop.\n\nPC:\n- more choices, less expensive\n- u need to install lots of things, antivirus, firewalls, u need to cleanup your computer monthly. the software is less stable than windows, less user-friendly. it feels like broken.\n- u can play games and every software u can think of.\n- lousy battery life for most PC laptops.\n\ni would say that buying a PC is equivalent to buying a GM car and a mac is equivalent to buying a porsche car. a GM car is less expensive, u can take it on all roads, the quality is not great, whereas a porsche car is faster, is more beautiful but it only runs on perfect roads.
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If you're going to be going to college, a laptop -- for portability. \n\nOtherwise, if portability is not an issue (at school or at home) -- a desktop, of course!  You get much higher end components for the same amount of money.  Desktops are easier to upgrade and repair.  Desktops are less prone to accidents, breakdowns, etc..\n\nMinimum requirements:  Duo processors; at least 1GB RAM (PC5300); Level 2 cache 512KB, or better; a dedicated video card (not integrated into the system board.)  A desktop can get you these specs much cheaper than a laptop -- period.