[Red Calypso]

So, I've had laptops for about the last ten years and I'm giving thought to changing to a tablet when my current laptop wears out. My question is, how do the two compare? What can you do on a tablet that you can't on a laptop? What is the lifespan of a tablet compared to a laptop? Can you surf the net as easily on a tablet? Please keep the answers simple. I am anything but a techie. Thanks in advance!