TECHNOLOGY
WHEN CONSIDERING WHAT technology to invest in for yourself , tablets will probably be at the forefront of your research . We ’ ve already discussed the benefits and downfalls of laptops and tablets ( Battle for Prominence : Laptops vs . Tablets , March 2013 ), so now it ’ s time to investigate your best options for tablets . Microsoft and Apple products dominate the conversation , and with the latest Surface Pro launching in August and iOS 8 updating this fall , you ’ ll see why all the talk is justified .
MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 3 The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 will not be available in Australia until the end of August , but it may be worth the wait . This super skinny ultrabook is more laptop than tablet , and for a lot of c-levels , that ’ s almost a necessity . Most business is still conducted from a traditional desktop or laptop computer ; however , the portability of the Surface Pro 3 may change your mind .
The Pro 3 – which is thinner than a MacBook Air – is a large-screen tablet ( one of the largest tablets on the market – just over 30cm when measured diagonally ) with a
detachable keyboard . The keyboard is where many people find fault with the device , both because it is not bundled with the device and is an “ optional ” purchase , and because of its usability . The keyboard is built like its predecessors , but one complaint remains – the track pad is still not up to par .
And when comparing the Pro 3 to other Apple products , many say it ’ s closer to the MacBook Air than the iPad . It ’ s both a laptop and a tablet that ’ s powered by Intel and has the
30 July 2014