Nokia N810 v.s. Computer
 

The N810 looks awesome! Actually, it almost looks as good as a PC! However, what are some things you can"t do on the N810 but you can on a PC? Thanks for your comments!

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3D games... and the processor leaves quite a bit to be desired.. and while its within the realm of possibility...hasnt been done yet - a full screen monitor like a "docking" station.

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You can't multitask well on a tablet, due to the limited RAM. And singletasking is slow, due to the processor.

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Anything that requires a really good sight of the screen, such as elaborate graphics or professional editing, is inherantly not-so-good -- that's why editors and graphics artists tend to use oversize screens, not screens of a few inches across.

Even Captains Picard and Kirk, with all the technology at their command, return to the command center when things get rough. The tablet is essentially for people who aren't at home base.

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PC are many time noisy due to fancie, the tablett isn't !
PC consume many power a average of 500 W !!

And when you buy one instead of assembly by your self, you need to reinstall a real system as a virus named "Vista" is already on the hd.

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On N810 you can't run Windows or other applications available only for PC (somebody used emulators to run some PC appliations but the ones that work usually are very slow, just as proof of concept, not an usable option) neither use devices designed to be used only on PC.

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It probably depends a lot on your planned usage and what kind of user you are (Enduser/Consumer; Professional; Developper/Hacker) and how much time you want to invest to add additional features.

PC with Microsoft Windows: The largest software ecosystem in the world. Very easy to start developing your own software, integrate tons of hardware etc.
N810: An internet tablet. Primarely a very good and pocketable websurfing and internet communication platform. Secondarely added-value through some additional software on a consumer level. Potentially lots of additional software through porting of existing Linux applications, but factually only available to very technical people due to high barrier of entry / advanced tinkering necessities.

On a PC you can do "everything, no limits".
On a N810, there are some things that can be done very well, mainly based around the "Internet Tablet" usage (because this is what is was meant to be in the first place and what it was built for in an enduser/consumer perspective :-)

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Unless you have lots of linux experience, don't get the N810 unless you will be happy with most of the included apps. Many 3rd party apps requires command prompt savvy tweaking.
Simutanious surfing is limited to about 3 windows of basic html and one window if you are using an intensive google app, ex. java, ajax, flash, etc

Most video, including youtube tends to stutter a bit. The N810 is not totally media friendly unless you convert the video files via the Nokia IT Video Converter on a PC first. Meaning, the N810 is not a stand-alone computing solution. You'll be using a PC in conjunction for non-mobile apps and certain websites.

Basically I use mine on two occations.
1. For travelling, using the gps/maps, check email, RSS feeds, etc. lighter then a laptop.
2. Keep it by my bedside for those times I want to check something quick online without having to get up and turn on the PC, or when my wife is into her 3rd hour of Facebook on the PC and I need to check my email.
Other then that I find its easier to use a laptop.

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I use my tablet(s) for almost everything. Seriously. I multitask just fine on them as well.

What don't I use my tablet for?

Obviously: Adobe & Macromedia suites (e.g., image, video, Flash development).

But, really, that's it... I can go days without opening my laptop.

Tim

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I find that typing intensive tasks should be done on my laptop/desktop. But, as already mentioned, your needs will really dictate how much satisfaction you get with the device.

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I agree with twaelti that it depends on what level of user you want to be... but that goes for PC as well as Tablet.

Twaelti makes the comment on a PC you do "everything, no limits" which isn't true... unless you are a Developer/Hacker. The same 3 stages apply.

Buying a Dell as an end user with no tweaking skills what-so-ever does not open the "world" to you with "no exceptions"... tweaking must be done on PC's just as with tablets.

PC's have had a longer life span and it's user base is larger, thus there are more how-to's; easier to follow guide's, and typically all around more software.

Tablets are relatively in a stage of infancy.. they still have massive amounts of software.. and they can be used as a complete desktop system... but it requires the higher level of skillset with a computer.

For a newbie.. out of the box - all you can expect is a Media Player, GPS, some basic games and apps, Decent Browsing on most of the popular websites... exactly what the name implies.. an "Internet" Tablet. It's not a PIM (personal management, contacts/calendars/etc); it's not the one stop fits all solution (out of the box, mind you)... it's a Supplement to a Smartphone or simple Travel companion.

As you get higher in the willingness to take risks and put more effort into it though.. it becomes a Complete Desktop System. The only limitation is Processor speed, memory and graphics (what I listed in my above post).