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HotHardware.com compared the iPad against a Netbook



The iPad has arrived during an interesting time. It's a time in which many consumers are re-evaluating their computing needs, and they're trying to decide whether a full-sized notebook, a netbook, a tablet or something in between is best for them. The iPad has definitely driven more people than would traditionally consider a tablet, to investigate the iPad's usage model. That said, does it really make sense to buy this device over a netbook, or better still, a netbook / tablet hybrid? We covered the ins and outs of Apple's first tablet in our full review, but this article is intended to dig deeper and investigate whether an iPad or netbook / tablet hybrid is best suited for you. These two are the most similar of the machines currently available in terms of price, form factor and usability...
iPad versus Netbook-Tablet Hybrid Head to Head