In a huge dilemma

[J4rrod]

Ok, so right now, I have a wonderful Sony VAIO (4GB memory, 500GB HDD, i3) and I plan on installing Windows 8 on it asap. However, I also am craving a Windows 8 tablet because the Consumer Preview just begs me to touch it. My question is: do I get a full PC w/ touchscreen with Win8 on it (seriously considering the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga, if you haven't seen it, go! Most awesome PC/tablet hybrid ever) or an ARM tablet (possibly from Nokia)?

I had my heart set on the Yoga, but I have realized that I in no way need a new full PC, which is what the Yoga is. So then I considered and ARM tablet, but then I wouldn't get the full Windows 8 as I would on the Yoga, but I'd get much better battery life and it would be much less expensive. I'm just not sure what to do. What do you guys think?

 

[freestaterocker]

I'd go with the Nokia Tablet... Especially if it's ? as sexy as the 800/900!

 

[textomatic]

I'm running the consumer preview on my desktop and I'm OK with it and starting to like it but it's definitely geared towards touch interface. So I say go with an ARM Windows 8 tablet.

 

[J4rrod]

Thanks for the input guys. But the Yoga transforms into a tablet. Its keyboard folds all the way back around to make a 13" tablet. It's actually a very cool device, it has 4 different forms!

 

[threed61]

The Yoga is 1.5 kg, (3.3 lbs), and a bit wider, so it could get a little tiresome to hold tablet style. I have an Iconia windows tab that comes in over 2lbs, and I wind up propping it sometimes.
There will be a lot of tabs with the Windows 8 launch, there should be good choices.

 

[threed61]

I have the Preview on an Acer One 11.6 netbook. It looks good but is definitely for touch interfaces.