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[โ€“] RandomVanGloboii@feddit.it 9 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Tablets, I don't see the appeal of a big phone device that can't fit your pocket and can't make calls

[โ€“] dan@upvote.au 4 points 1 year ago

I like bringing it with me when travelling, to watch movies on the plane. More portable than my laptop with a bigger screen than my phone.

[โ€“] MrRain19@feddit.it 2 points 1 year ago

The only tablet I can recommend is any iPad with pen support. It has been a lifesaver in my uni life, by taking notes digitally I saved dozens of notebooks and otherwise wasted paper, plus the convenience of having my digital books that can be taken everywhere saved my back. I think that for a university student the base 128gb (or even a 64gb one) iPad and a knockoff apple pen for 20~30โ‚ฌ is a worthwhile investment.

[โ€“] haohao@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

My wife got me one years ago, and I'm using it as a dedicated YouTube player when I'm doing something around the house

[โ€“] gens@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

I think they would be far more useful if all of them had pens.

[โ€“] gratux@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 1 year ago

i sometimes use one for certain tasks, where a big screen device is needed, but i don't want to haul around my big laptop.