This school bought IPADs now they regret it. What can Gigabyte learn from them?

[davidbec]

See article here.

http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=27662

What can Gigabyte learn for the next tablet if there is one out of this?
Hint: It's something I have been saying since my S1080 review.

[Ray!]

Much of what was said and implied in that article is exactly what led me to buy the S1080. When reviewers bagged the S1080 for its screen resolution, size, weight and lack of apps, when compared to the likes of Android and iOS devices, it immediately piqued my interest.

Full blown Windows 7 OS, 320GB hard drive (replaceable with any available size), replaceable battery, 3.5G and GPS (though still to get working), two USB ports (one USB 3), full-sized SD slot, ethernet connecton, external SIM slot, VGA port (plus HDMI on S1081), mouse button and mouse keys built in, and all in a form factor marginally thicker and heavier than other tablets. What's not to like?

And with the ability to run any program designed for Windows, or install other OSes such as Linux, why would you bother with devices that are effectively hobbled and limited in scope?

[davidbec]

And you know what the sad part is?

No one is listening....

[davidbec]

Here is another one that shows people want ports!! and useful ones might I add.

Taken from http://www.tomshardware.com/news/iPad-Mini-Survey-Interest-Consumers-TechBargains,18338.html

"...78 percent want a USB port..... 75 percent hope for a memory card slot.."

[davidbec]

 

http://www.wpcentral.com/juiced-surface-adapter-review

People need ports.

[Nico3]

Generally I can get by with the two USB ports on my 1082 but there are times when another USB would be handy. How people use those tablets/slates without ports I don't know.

[Ray!]

That adapter would be better if it just had two or three USB ports and left out the others, it would be smaller and handier overall, especially if it was USB3. There have been times when I wished for an extra port on my S1080. That's been partly alleviated by the inclusion of a USB adapter connected to the mini-PCIE slot, but an extra external option still wouldn't go astray.

[Nico3]

That adapter would be better if it just had two or three USB ports and left out the others, it would be smaller and handier overall, especially if it was USB3. There have been times when I wished for an extra port on my S1080. That's been partly alleviated by the inclusion of a USB adapter connected to the mini-PCIE slot, but an extra external option still wouldn't go astray.

Noted your remarks on the USB adaptor for the PCIE slot, where can these be bought ? Any recommendations if you would not mind. Would give a bit more flexibility at times.

Thanks for your help.

[Ray!]

I got mine here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/mini-pci-e-to-USB-pen-driver-card-reader-wifi-wireless-card-adapter-converter-/221150342014?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:AU:3160.



It works great with my USB wireless mouse sender and I tried it with a USB thumb drive and had no issues. If you want additional memory, the thumb drive option is a great way to go. I did try an SD card adapter, but the connection was always disengaging (the PC card was too thin).

The card is designed to fit a range of mini-PCIE enabled devices and all I needed to do was snap off the end bits (the card is perforated) and it was  a perfect fit. When snapping off the ends, you need to hold the side you want to keep with a pair of pliers, so that you don't damage the ends.

[davidbec]

Interesting; I just noticed that the two of you as well as RainLover (other thread) are all from Australia.

[Nico3]

Thanks Ray that looks the thing and only about $20 or so. Will get one of these and noted the remarks about snapping of the ends.

I use OziExplorer mapping software with a USB mouse receiver which works a treat with the '82. Very handy when out in the far country. Trouble is with one port taken up by the keyboard, then the other with the receiver that uses up all of the ports.

So the adaptor will be handy.

Yes David its good to see a few Aussies about the forum, pity there are'nt more as there is a good amount of information.

I am very pleased with my S1082 although admit I'm something of noob with computers. A lot of the discussions go over my head.

[davidbec]

I continue my coverage of ignorant manufacturers and unfortunate customers who buy tablets without considering their actual needs and instead buy based on the flashy marketing efforts of the cash ready vendors.
http://www.wpcentral.com/ethernet-support-may-be-coming-surface-rt-one-day

Surface RT cannot use USB to Ethernet adaptors. Apparently people have been buying them (guess WIFI is not everywhere) and finding out that they got nothing.

[Ray!]

To be honest, I don't see any point to the Surface RT, or any RT device. Microsoft lost something like $900 million on unsold RTs, spent $1 billion in ads, are discounting heavily to try and sell old stock, and manufacturers are shying away from making any of them. It's a confusing and pointless OS. And an interesting and coincidental article: http://www.extremetech.com/computing/163008-microsofts-surface-tablets-should-have-been-nexus-devices.