After I posted my post, I figured you did miss type. And it's cool.
Laptops do go everywhere, but lets look at it this way. What is easier to carry with you, a 17 inch MacBook Pro or a 13 inch macbook? Which one is more economical, a 17 inch MacBok Pro or a 13 inch macbook?
Now which one is easier to carry with you. A 7 inch tablet or a 13 inch macbook? If you say macbook, then I guess you and I are just two different people! And when the tablet can cost the same as a "cheap laptop" and not only does everything you need (or, "you" isn't nec. you buy anyone considering the two products) then why not go with the more convenient, more economical choice and get that tablet? Plus, if Sprint announces what I think they are going to, then buying a tablet just got so much easier and more affordable.
And thats my point, my friend. That statement proves my point. To MOST people the tablet all ready replaces what they need for a laptop. Most people surf the web and thats it. Maybe create a spreadsheet or two. Last time I checked, you can do that on the iPad (
PCMag.com review of iPad's iWork software) As you can see, right there that is more then what most people need. And with duel processors going into iPad 2 and probably the Topaz, it wont be long before Adobe ports a version of Photoshop to a tablet. Someday it might even have that killer app that you could only do on your laptop now.
But for most people, the iPad -- or any tablet -- can really do anything the average person needs. I was considering to save up and buy myself a Macbook Air or just a macbook, but then the iPad (and a slew of other tablets) came along and I think thats a better choice for me. Why? Because all i want a laptop for is so when I am watching TV I can be posting on this forum. A tablet is cheaper then the macbook. Right now I am probably going for the Playbook unless HP Topaz is awesome, which it does appear it will be.
And about the cheap laptop stab. I don't like Windows. I am a Mac fan at heart. I believe the Macbook will last you longer then a cheap laptop from Dell or some off brand. Sure, it wont fall apart but I believe you would be happier with the mac. And with the tablets, these things are beats. They are powerful. And the OS in the tablet (whether it be iOS, Android or QNX BlackBerry) are better and easier to use then Windows 7. So I guess if your fine with Windows and fine with buying a "cheap laptop" it would be an option for you. Although I still believe most people will choose the tablet.