Recently, there's been a lot of discussion about tablets gaining desktop-like processing power and ecosystems. On one hand, they're ideal for basic tasks like media consumption, reading, and note-taking. On the other, they're tackling more demanding jobs like beginner coding, video editing, and office programs. Do you think tablets should stay somewhere in the middle, or should they be used more like "small PCs"? What features should we focus on for different use cases?
Should tablets remain as tablets, or should they replace PCs?
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I think tablets should strike a balance between two options—they shouldn’t be treated as "small PCs" but rather as devices with "stacked functions." For example, in my use case, my Android tablet runs office tools from a Linux Daemon file server to Notion, while my iPad handles active coding with Swift Playgrounds. However, neither delivers a full desktop experience—especially without a monitor/keyboard/mouse combo.
Practical tip: Position tablets as "secondary devices" and handle core tasks on a desktop for better efficiency. Offload only mobility-dependent tasks to tablets (e.g., note-taking during travel or photo editing). Use swipe keyboards and external disk support without forcing it. If the ecosystem supports it (Apple Pencil + iPad Pro, etc.), tablets handle mid-level tasks like video editing decently, but they fall short for professional-grade 4K exports.