Quote Originally Posted by commiecat View Post
Well I was talking about students in a general term, not you specifically.



I can see lots of reasons for a student to buy and use a tablet in lieu of their laptop: they're quicker to start up, lighter, smaller, more quiet when typing, etc. That isn't to say that everyone should do so, but I got the impression that you're questioning why anybody would choose one over a desktop or laptop.
It would have to depend on the situation. In my case, there was no need for me to get a tablet if they were available at that time I was enrolled in my online college. But going to a campus for class, a tablet would work based on your explanation.