So I really want to get a Windows 8 tablet but just cannot choose. It seems like everything is a compromise until Intel drops new 7w silicon and OEMs find a sweet spot.
I would like a 10.1" Windows 8 tablet that is roughly the size and weight of the iPad. Right now this only seems doable with an Atom version. I will not deny I want the i5 power of the W700 or Surface Pro but at this point it just adds too much weight, size, noise and heat for my taste.
There are a few nice looking contenders in the Atom tablet space as far as build and size goes. I know that means I sacrifice a lot when it comes to cpu/gpu performance but exactly how much? I read a review that said the Acer W510 struggled with games like Cut the Rope and Solitaire? If it cannot handle something that runs smooth on my phone I cannot image how slow the Atom must run Excel or a HD movie.
My other concern is that all of the Atom based tablets Ive seen are using MMC for their storage. This interface would seem pretty abysmal for activities like booting up, writing files and launching x86 apps. I know the Surface Pro runs sata ssd and gets pretty rave reviews in those areas, so just how noticeable is the difference?
I guess I would just like opinions from the atom base tablet owners who can maybe draw some comparisons to what they have experienced.
I would like a 10.1" Windows 8 tablet that is roughly the size and weight of the iPad. Right now this only seems doable with an Atom version. I will not deny I want the i5 power of the W700 or Surface Pro but at this point it just adds too much weight, size, noise and heat for my taste.
There are a few nice looking contenders in the Atom tablet space as far as build and size goes. I know that means I sacrifice a lot when it comes to cpu/gpu performance but exactly how much? I read a review that said the Acer W510 struggled with games like Cut the Rope and Solitaire? If it cannot handle something that runs smooth on my phone I cannot image how slow the Atom must run Excel or a HD movie.
My other concern is that all of the Atom based tablets Ive seen are using MMC for their storage. This interface would seem pretty abysmal for activities like booting up, writing files and launching x86 apps. I know the Surface Pro runs sata ssd and gets pretty rave reviews in those areas, so just how noticeable is the difference?
I guess I would just like opinions from the atom base tablet owners who can maybe draw some comparisons to what they have experienced.
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