Survey: 25% of computer users debating on going tablet-only

I find it hard to believe that 25 percent of people that use computers care about the differences between a tablet and a PC enough to contemplate for days and days whether or not to go completely tablet.

Where does it say they contemplated anything for days? They were asked a question and gave a forward-looking answer that was uncertain in most cases. In other words, it requires more thought before deciding, or they're debating on it. Assuming they're halfway sane, it's probably not on their mind 24/7, but the question will be revisited when necessary and their previous answer may or may not prove true.

They forgot to mention that they polled a bunch of hipsters standing in line outside an Apple store.

Personally, I'd rather have a laptop than a tablet unless the tablet screen was 15", then ok. Of course I can't afford either, so I'll continue dreaming.

Wanna bet that those 25% are going to say all the time "Can I borrow your PC?".

May be a "hybrid tablet"...dock it in your desktop pc for charging/syncing/secondary monitor.

sff pc can be "docked" at the back of monitors so a tablet can be made to dock at a desktop pc.

I'd be willing to bet more than 25% have no need in anything more than a tablet. That doesn't mean we should abandon everything non-tablet.

Maybe kidddies but not core gamers.

Unfortunately for most it's simply a matter of economics. They can't afford both...and most already think their monthly cell phone bill is too expensive.

Desktop PCs seem like overkill when all they want to do is check Facebook while lying on the couch in front of the latest "reality" show.

Plus...they have to pay the "apple tax" premium or they can't brag to their friends about having the latest iFad.

Who relies entirely on tiny screens nowadays? That's a question.

Thats why there are docking stations for tablets to be connected to larger displays.

The way I reading is: at least 25% users only using their PC for running simple program/task and for viewing internet contents which is can be performed by ARM based tablets

When they say 25% your talking about apple users right?

People that actually do real work on a computer won't go tablet only.

If all you ever do is browse the web, watch Netflix or Facebook then I could see people doing this. But for people that game or use PC's for business this is obviously not an option. I cannot imagine not having a PC for home use and as much as I would love to dump my work laptop I can't work without it.

At the end of the day it depends what you're needs are and what is ideal for the end user.

Why buy a tablet of you need to work with QuickBooks? Why buy a pc if you're simply going to check email and use Facebook?

It's important to match your needs with the wonderful choices in the market and get the best bang for your hard-earned dollar.

I was exaggerating.
"BUT THEN, wheres doz it say they gives teh straight fowardz answer?"

I guess if you are the "average Joe 6 pack" that surfs the web, sends email, watches youtube....a tablet would be enough. But for me, I need the power of a laptop, for photoshop.

I havent had a home PC for almost 7 years. A lovlely family member had so infected my PC with visits to innapropriate websites, that I vowed to never own another PC. That was untill I found the tablet market. I personally have a Motorola Xoom. 10 inch screen,ect,ect. Its perfect for what I use it for. Checking emails, looking up websites, light paper work. Now I personally will keep supporting the tablet market because I do believe that Tablets at some point are going to replace PC/Laptop at some point in the future. The tech has no where to go but up. Eventually I will be able to play games like WOW or someof the FPS on a tablet. Will tablets ever replace pc prolly not.

This guy^ "gets it"