As I struggle to type, I am further convinced that tablets are not ideal for much else other than non written input. Mind you less than a few hours of ownership is not proper to complain of details of a complex operating system.
I will soon get the pressure sensitive pen for the ThinkPad Tablet, however the screen and keyboard layout just lack the feedback and navigation of a real keyboard and mouse. Working on a spreadsheet,or an essay will be just next to impossible at this rate!
(I have decided to return to my laptop to continue typing the following...)
No navigation keys make me tap and tap again to place the cursor where I want it. Futhermore, the lack of multiple instant commands like, delete, arrow keys for the cursor, home, end, page up (other than a flick of the wrist ) tell me that a lot was already accomplished with the use of a computer interface. Tablets, other than a Wacom Cintiq or my ThinkPad tablet, are not intended for producing, or managing information, they are essentially personal media consumption devices. As much as I can use the cameras, I prefer my old Samsung S1000 point and shoot. Likewise for my MP3 player that takes a AAA battery. I know where the buttons are all the time, I can change settings without looking at the screen.
I will get into the drawing applications shortly once I get the pen. However, I find it difficult to recommend to anyone the use of a tablet. If you need to type, avoid a touch screen. If you do not like to watch videos with your head facing down, stay away from the tablet. The accessories compensate for the form, but I still think that a real laptop, or at least one that converts to a tablet like the x220 would be a better option.
