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In case you haven’t noticed by now, there are tablets everywhere these days. I mean, literally every company under the sun has their own tablet by now. I remember first hearing about them and just totally not getting the point. Like, pffft, yeah, okay, tablets are a bigger phone and a smaller computer? What exactly is the point of that?! Well, my tune has completely changed since those days. Like, we’re talking a complete 180, my friends. This year, a tablet was even on my Christmas wish list, for crying out loud. They’re fun, they’re functional, they’re lightweight and easy to carry with you everywhere, and they’re just plain awesome. And if you didn’t notice in that picture above, I got myself a brand new Android tablet! It’s the Asus ME302c with an Intel processor, and it’s really awesome. It’s the perfect size (not too small, not too big, juuuust right- Goldilocks approves) and it does everything I would want a tablet to do. It’s basically like I’m carrying around my computer, just a much lighter, less bulky version. Plus, it’s cuter, which is obviously always a perk. It will be even cuter when I get a pink case for it.
Why does one need a tablet, you might ask? Well, for me and my lifestyle, it seriously is the perfect addition. I am on the go a lot, and since I work from home, a tablet just makes sense! I can literally carry around everything I could ever want or need in a cute book-sized electronic device that fits perfectly in my purse! It’s like fate, how perfectly it fits in that purse of mine. At the coffee shop and need to work on something? No problem, I just pull out my tablet and voila! I’m good to go. I may or may not be writing this very blog post on my tablet, which is pretty sweet. See that picture up there? Yeah, the virtual keyboard display is close to the size of an actual keyboard, making it totally not awkward to type on! Bonus!
I got my Android tablet at Office Depot, and can we talk about how awesome those employees at the Office Depot are? Right when we walked in, we were greeted and asked if we needed help. Like, literally, right when we walked in. Yes, it was a slow night, but still! I love that kind of service. I drilled the guy on all things tablets, and he was not only knowledgable, but also willing to talk with me as long as I needed to, which was great. He was kind, helpful and friendly, and maybe it speaks volumes of today’s world, but it was refreshing to me. He told me how great this tablet is, about it’s long battery life and that it has an endless amount of App options available for it, since it’s an Android. He also said that the Intel tablet is super fast and has a really great display. Basically, he sold me on it, and I walked out of there a happy camper.
Do you have a tablet?
What’s most important to you in a tablet?
xo
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I won an iPad not last christmas but the christmas before. I go through phases where I LOVE it and use it for everything, and then times where it never makes an appearance. ha. But now I use it to watch Gossip Girl at the gym!
Whatttt that is seriously such an awesome thing to win!!! You are one lucky girl! ;) And I think watchign GG at the gym is probably the best use for a tablet, no?
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I have a Kindle tablet & I love it. I originally wanted it because I thought I’d use it for books, but I never actually use it for that purpose. I use it for internet & apps!
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We have a Kindle too!! It’s pretty great! I love reading books on it :)
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oh hooooow fun!!!! i have an ipad… and i love it… but sometimes it’s so apple-y that it drives me nuts. but i love it mostly. woo!!!!
Haha “apple-y”- I know exactly what you mean. I grew up with Apple computers and I love them but then they can definitely be too “apple-y.” :)
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My husband has an IPad for work, but also goes through phases of loving it and then not using it so much. I will tell you that it’s very likely that on vacations in the future, you’ll LOVE the tablet because it’ll keep the baby entertained on road trips or plane rides :) On a side note, I love your printed leggings your wearing in one of the photos, so adorable!
I never thought about that!!! YES, keeping the baby entertained will be a HUGE priority!!! :) And thanks, my dear, the leggings are from Kohl’s! They’re these ones: http://bit.ly/1eOaA40
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I love love my iPad. My boyfriend got me one last year for school and it’s basically slowly turned into my school/life organizer, his iPad for games, and our daughters iPad for goofy games and to watch barney on ;)
Tablets are great for life in general!
the longer you have it the more your use for it will grow & you’ll love it even more! lol
YES, such an awesome present! I see it becoming my life organizer, too, for sure! :)
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I only got my iPad Air two weeks ago but am absolutely hooked! I was the same, I didn’t see the point but oh my it has made things so much easier! Like now, I’m leaving this comment on my way to work and I have just posted before 9am because I didn’t get frustrated trying to do it on my iPhone! Life changing I tell you. It may sound dramatic but I’m so much more relaxed knowing it’s done before I start work, I don’t think it will ever leave my side haha!!! xx
That is so awesome!!! Yeah, I’m already hooked on it! :) It’s soooo easy to work with and to use to do everything online! I loooove it!
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I might have just changed my tune on Tablets!
They seriously are really awesome and such a game changer!
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My husband and I both have iPads. We love them. I usually use my computer all the time. However, if I’m traveling or going to someone’s house, I take my iPad. When the iPads came out at first, I thought they were stupid (because it was basically identical to my iPhone). After playing with one, I wanted one. After my husband got me one for Christmas, my husband wanted one for himself. We were both hooked!
Ha! That’s how it works: it’s seriously like a domino effect! I love that you both have one and love them!
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I have a Kindle Fire 7′ hd I do like it. What size is the one in the picture? It looks awesome! Reading your posts always gives me some kind of motivation. Speaking of electronic stuff– I just got an I phone 4 ugh! I didn’t know the battery life would be that bad. So I may be going back to my Incredible 2 Droid. What kind of cell phone do you have? and does it do well with the battery?
The one in the picture is 10″! :) And I have an LG Optimus L9 and I love it! I’m surprised to hear about the iPhone, as duh that’s what I REALLY want ;) But yeah, the battery life on my phone is pretty good! I wrote a little about the phone here: https://www.katiedidwhat.com/have-i-found-best-wireless-plan/
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YESSSSS!!!! A thousand times yes. I have a Kindle Fire that I rooted to have Android on it (nerd alert), and I am in love with it. Android has more flexibility than iPads with similar power, impressive qualities, and ease of use. Once you get used to the interface, they’re a joy to play with. Congrats!!!
(An additional +1 for first pic with kitteh!)
Ohh that is so awesome that you did that! We have a Kindle Fire, too, and now I’m thinking that is a good idea!! :) And yay for kitties, always.
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It fits perfectly in your purse and will be super cute with a pink case! Thanks for sharing the great features of your new tablet! #client
It absolutely does! I can’t wait to get a pink case for it. I’m thinking Santa will be sending one my way! ;)
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