What's the difference?

[stacemb]

Hi there,

I am a University student and type all of my notes on my computer. However my computer is getting old and I would like to use it only for my personal use.
I have seen a few fellow students using tablets with keyboards to type notes, essays and work on projects.

So I need a device that will allow me to download a decent Word Document App, a slide out keyboard or a detachable keyboard, a usb port to plug in my external hard drive and printer, wi-fi capabilities, and a good battery life.
Does anyone know any tablets that sound appropriate for my needs?

I have had a close look at quite a few different ones and many sound really good. However, I have had Apple products my entire life and really know nothing about anything but those.

 

[mickey]

sounds to me like you want to be doing real work...if you are going to be typing lots using a keyboard dock all the time would just mean you may as well get a netbook or notebook.

a netbook can do all those things for $300 or less and while it's not very powerful it is more powerful and versatile than a tablet. If you need more power I suggest a 13" macbook if that's what you're used to. Otherwise a 15" windows based notebook for about $500 hits the sweet spot in terms of power and usability although less portable.