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On the contrary, Apple is the only one who has this market figured out. Ever see anyone at a coffee shop using a Surface Pro in tablet mode? I haven’t. That’s because the second you sit down to complete tasks for more than a minute or two you’ll want a keyboard at least if not a mouse, too. In my view that eliminates productivity as a legitimate use for a tablet. There’s no way I’d prefer touching my screen to the ki…
> Ever see anyone at a coffee shop using a Surface Pro in tablet mode? I haven’t. That’s because the second you sit down to complete tasks for more than a minute or two you’ll want a keyboard at least if not a mouse, too. Precisely because they are sitting on table. Have you seen those same users in their couch or bed?
Now imagine how many of those people wouldn’t just use their phone while sitting on the couch or bed instead. Why should I use a tablet over my 6 inch phone screen? Why use a tablet instead of my TV?
The only two devices most people would need to own are a laptop and a phone. The tablet is an awkward third device that generally isn’t needed, or it’s a “cheapest possible laptop“ replacement for people who don’t need a lot of computing ability (emails, web browsing). Buying a Surface Pro instead of a proper laptop is itself a compromise.