So, why do you need a tablet? You've got a PC/Mac for most of your computing needs. If you're lucky enough to own a MacBook Air (I am), then you don't really have a problem with portability. If you want to read books on the go, wouldn't you be better off buying a device like the Kindle and saving yourself hundreds of $$$ instead of paying at-least $500 for an iPad?

As you may have noticed, I'm selling my iPad. But, now that I think about it, why did I buy one in the first place? Was it just to be/look cool? If that's the case, my MacBook Air accomplishes the task, and then some. Sorry, but that's just the way it is. But other than that – what other reason do I have for wanting an iPad… or any other tablet for that matter?

Email? Any mac/PC can do email just fine. Photographs? Bitch please – I have a Canon 7D. If you think any phone/tablet camera is going to replace my L-series lens anytime soon, you've got another thing coming. Portability? I don't think so – I can't carry my tablet everywhere, but I carry my phone everywhere I go. It makes more sense to spend more on a phone than a tablet.

My smartphone handles my calendar, mobile-camera, contact-directory, email account(s) and (yes, even) phone calls. Gaming? I've NEVER used my phone/tablet to play games (I own Angry Birds, and Dead Space, but rarely played them). That, and a tablet is never going to replace a dedicated console (PS3) coupled with a large screen TV (32-inches) in my books.

Internet browsing? I can do the same on a PC/Mac/Smartphone. So, WHY buy a tablet!? If the technology was available to where I could take handwritten notes on the glass screen of a tablet, I might consider that a viable use – but even that can be easily (and cheaply) replaced.

One of the arguments made for tablets is that it allows for quick access to your emails, allows you to type on a bigger screen – but, again, why would you want to spend $500 for a device that your PC/Mac can already do?

3G/4G support – yes, granted, the iPad's no-contract data support is useful, and, sometimes, necessary. I kind of wished ALL tablets had that function built into them. But – again – if not using a tablet, I'll always have my phone with me. So, I still don't understand why one would buy a tablet.

I was thinking about getting a tablet… I know an iPad is too expensive – not that I couldn't afford it – but, for the amount of functionality per $$$ spent, I don't think it'd be worth it. Another device I've been considering is the Blackberry Playbook – it's a new platform, and for serious users who need quick access to their calendar, contact lists and email accounts, this might be a godsend. It's good in terms of essential apps that I use on a daily basis – Evernote, Dropbox, Gtalk, Yahoo etc. and yeah… but I don't think I'd buy a brand new playbook. I'd rather end up buying a cheaper, used version. In that case, if I'm not entirely happy with the playbook, at-least I wouldn't be too sad about it.

What do you think?