Hello everyone, I'm a writer and I always seem to have a nose for the most problematic devices money can buy.

I used to write from a Compaq laptop but after many keyboard issues plus battery problems, I saved up some money and bought a London used HP Pavilion dv6.

That one is even worse, probably the worst core i3 laptop I've ever seen. It's just unbearably slow and unresponsive most times. I've lost enough gigs because of the laptop and I'm becoming too lazy to work from a 6-inch screen phone all the time.


Someone told me to get an Android tablet and Bluetooth keyboard as it can replace a laptop in most of the functionalities a writer might need.

I want to know if it is a good idea, I also need recommendations from other writers who use this method. Suggestions for durable and dependable budget laptops are also welcome...

Thanks for all the help.

pauladonis:
Hello everyone, I'm a writer and I always seem to have a nose for the most problematic devices money can buy.

I used to write from a Compaq laptop but after many keyboard issues plus battery problems, I saved up some money and bought a London used HP Pavilion dv6.

That one is even worse, probably the worst core i3 laptop I've ever seen. It's just unbearably slow and unresponsive most times. I've lost enough gigs because of the laptop and I'm becoming too lazy to work from a 6-inch screen phone all the time.


Someone told me to get an Android tablet and Bluetooth keyboard as it can replace a laptop in most of the functionalities a writer might need.

I want to know if it is a good idea, I also need recommendations from other writers who use this method. Suggestions for durable and dependable budget laptops are also welcome...

Thanks for all the help.

It depends on the tablet size and moreover tablets are more portable you can check reviews on yt

I recommend you get an ipad pro you won't regret it.
I see why apple are building thier own chips for thier macbooks.

Ansufati:

It depends on the tablet size and moreover tablets are more portable you can check reviews on yt

I recommend you get an ipad pro you won't regret it.
I see why apple are building thier own chips for thier macbooks.

Thanks a lot for your suggestion, but I'm more interested in something more on a budget... I've watched a lot of reviews on YouTube but I want to hear from fellow Nigerians which one works for them so I don't go and get another ill-fated device...

pauladonis:


Thanks a lot for your suggestion, but I'm more interested in something more on a budget... I've watched a lot of reviews on YouTube but I want to hear from fellow Nigerians which one works for them so I don't go and get another ill-fated device...

You can get fairly used, it's even cheaper than some iphones, or get ipad air. The reason i'm insisting on apple because they are the best in the tablet business.
Andriod doesn't come close.

Since you are going to use it for years get the ipad

Ansufati:

You can get fairly used, it's even cheaper than some iphones, or get ipad air. The reason i'm insisting on apple because they are the best in the tablet business.
Andriod doesn't come close, i might get one myself in the future depending on the need.

But it's going to be hard porting from Android to Apple o.

pauladonis:


But it's going to be hard porting from Android to Apple o.

Very easy man, only thing is the restrictions you gonna face. With time you get used to it.

Moreover apple has exclusive apps, which will aid you in your work.

Ansufati:

Very easy man, only thing is the restrictions you gonna face. With time you get used to it.

Moreover apple has exclusive apps, which will aid you in your work.

I don't think I can ever get used to being restricted...If I end up using it, it will be because of the reliability and durability...


Thank you very much though.

pauladonis:
Hello everyone, I'm a writer and I always seem to have a nose for the most problematic devices money can buy.

I used to write from a Compaq laptop but after many keyboard issues plus battery problems, I saved up some money and bought a London used HP Pavilion dv6.

That one is even worse, probably the worst core i3 laptop I've ever seen. It's just unbearably slow and unresponsive most times. I've lost enough gigs because of the laptop and I'm becoming too lazy to work from a 6-inch screen phone all the time.


Someone told me to get an Android tablet and Bluetooth keyboard as it can replace a laptop in most of the functionalities a writer might need.

I want to know if it is a good idea, I also need recommendations from other writers who use this method. Suggestions for durable and dependable budget laptops are also welcome...

Thanks for all the help.

Be wary and be very careful. The only (reasonable) tablets that can offer you the functionality you seek are IPads (specifically the IPad pro - 2018 model or newer), and high end Samsung tablets (Samsung Galaxy S5e, and Samsung Galaxy S6).
The IPad Pro (from 2018 models) in conjunction with the newer IPad OS has removed some of the restrictions available on earlier IPads - you now have a USB type-C port, ability to connect external storage devices and displays, mouse support, and an OS that is more finely tuned for productivity.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e, and the S6 are top of the line Android tablets. They both have an interesting mode called Samsung Dex, which transforms the tablets into fully functioning PCs with the appropriate UI to match, and support for helpful accessories.
I know you said you are on a budget, but if you want to go the tablet route you must be careful not to buy just any tablet - because all tablets are not created equal.
However, if you still want to go the laptop route try getting an ultra book, their screens usually max out at 14inches. The key thing to look out for is the CPU you are getting, go for at least a fifth generation core-i series CPU, preferably a core i5 (or a core i7 if you need more power). You can recognize the core-i generation by the numbers in the CPU model number.

core i3 Bleep, core i5 Bleep, core i7 Bleep - 1st gen.
Core i3 2xxx, core i5 2xxx, core i7 2xxx - 2nd gen.

....

Core i3 7xxx, core i5 7xxx, core i7 7xxx - 7th gen.

....

And so on. Happy hunting.