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Windows RT Tablet or Samsung Galaxy TAB

I am quite very confused with either to go for newly introduced Windows RT tablet or sticked to my favorite Samsung Galaxy tab2. Actually Windows RT tab (samsung,lenovo,dell or asus) does not have 3G option and also if I am not wrong I won't be able to install any windows native application in windows RT version. Samsung galaxy tab2 lacks perfect Microsoft office processing and on the other hand I have option of Windows RT tablet but don't have 3G in it and also too expensive. Need suggestions.
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and if I go with convertible , what about 3G option. There isn't any right ?
Those are fully qualified PC's and will often have such options, at least as addins. But you'd have to check with the manufacturer.
sure but do you think processors like Atom supports application like GIS or Autocad or Google earth which needs good graphic speed ?
Those CPU's are certainly better than the ARM processors which you get with RT and other tablets. Apart from that you will be unlikely to get apps for CAD or similar for those devices. Apart from that tablets and similar products usually have displays with a rather low resolution or display size, and using CAD type software would probably be a pain as there just isn't enough room to work with properly.

Here is a Link to such a device I was thinking of (it's a bit mixed with german and english, sorry):

http://ch.asus.com/de/Eee/Eee_PC/Eee_PC_T101MT/#overview
I would definitely go with Android.  One of the big points of mobile computing is app selection - and it ain't there for WinRT / Metro Apps.

In regard to office I have friends who have tablets and want to do all their computing on it.  I recommend KingSoft Office which is MS compatible.

Actually, they also make a PC version - great for under-powered home machines or when buying a new home machines without office.
I am looking for a tablet/convertible which runs windows 8 desktop and where I can install and run any windows based app.
Then you must buy a surface - not any other tablet OS.  Also you must make sure that you buy "Surface for Business" for regular windows app support (has a full version of windows under the covers).
then the windows 8 pro tablet (released last night) might be an option.. no 3G though unless you add a 3G usb dongle
any other tablets which runs windows 8 pro like Samsung Ativ Smart PC PRO , the only thing is it is too expensive for a tablet instead I can buy a thin macbook.
Macbooks are usually more expensive than other notebooks, so you just get any notebook PC.
Thank you for your valuable comments.