Big Decision - Macbook Pro or iPad?

[Apolva]

I've got a Macbook pro, love it.

You can do so much more than on the iPad.

[StefanWolves]

Why does Windows 7 not run well on tablets? There is absolutely no evidence to support this.

I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate on a Netbook (1.6GHz dual core Atom, 1GB RAM, Intel GMA945 graphics, multitouch trackpad) and it runs perfectly fine, a tablet would probably have an extra gig of RAM possibly (especially if HP or someone made it), it'd run like lightning.

But yes, I do agree with your statement of tablets never replacing an actual laptop. I think Netbooks stand a better chance, after carrying my MacBook around school before getting a NetBook I can safely say that actually, Jobs is wrong, netbooks are very nice computers for basic office work, internet browsing and even sometimes playing the odd indie game.

This, works fine on my 1.6 ghz 2gb asus fine.

I'd get an iPad, cause I like to be different! however I wouldn't bother until Multi-Tasking comes out, and you would also need that Keyboard dock which costs like £60 extra.

[Metric1]

MACBOOK PRO FTW.

[Shawnstra]

Windows 7 was built with tablets in mind, you can very easily make it tablet friendly.

Tablets are no doubt a consideration when Microsoft made Windows 7, as it was in Windows XP Tablet PC edition. The base of the UI is built for a mouse and cursor in mind. Sure, they throw in handwriting recognition/more touch-friendly features but it still does not match a UI designed solely with touch in mind.

[The Professor]

MBP, ipad isn't a device with work in mind its more for entertainment (and expensive entertainment at that)

[GoldenMerc]

pro for suree

[Jahova]

Are you stupid? Macbook anyday.

[MattFr]

Are you stupid? Macbook anyday.

Yeah, I'm stupid, sorry for asking the question.

[AgnesIO]

Yeah, I'm stupid, sorry for asking the question.

At least you know.

[peteyt]

I've never seen the potential of the iPad. Some people say its going to change the world of computing and entertainment but i have my doubts.

If I want something to do work on, I'd get a laptop, the ipad seems to big, not something I'd want to get out in the middle of somewhere. It seems like its for entertainment only and a lot have said for home use - yet I've got my desktop, tv, sky and dvd player at home - all I need.