buying a tablet questions - FryingPanTower.Com

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:31 pm Post subject: buying a tablet questions

For all you folks in know....help me make the right choice.

My bride wants a tablet/e-reader. SOOOO.....IPAD, Android......namebrand.....let's hear it.

Thanks in advance!
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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:09 pm Post subject:

I am writing this from a ipad1. My family loves it!

Dave
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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:16 pm Post subject:

That says alot coming from somone with your computer skills....thanks!
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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:50 pm Post subject:

I don't think I would want it as my only computer....but for sitting on the counch to check something...or whatever. It is pretty cool.

It is very inflexable but apple thought it out pretty good.

My wife LOVES it. She has not touched a PC in months.

Dave
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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:57 pm Post subject:

iPad is great but some site want work on it. I am also usinging an iPad to respond.
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For $200 bucks kindle fire, my wife loves hers.

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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:18 am Post subject:

I'm on a Toshiba pad with android software I love it and it also has USB ports, card reader, HDMI and etc. as the others do not. I would be very unhappy without the ports
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:44 pm Post subject:

I have the iPad2
the front camera was the clincher for me, lets me do Skype video chat to my parents.

Flash issues aside, iPad is perfect for consuming - reading, watching, etc. As you note, it's very limited at creating anything.

We both use our iPad every day in the living room. It's been money well spent.
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If you are happy with wi-fi connection, Kindle Fire offers best for the buck. But, if you need 3G type access, you'll have to look elsewhere.

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:28 pm Post subject:

I got a Motorola Xoom and like it a lot, will be getting a 4G one soon.
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:19 pm Post subject:

Looks like she's got her heart set on an IPAD......damn those things are expensive!
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:05 pm Post subject:

I got mine off Craigs List. Just watch what you buy and WHO you buy if from.

There are a LOT of folks upgrading to the IPAD2....so get an IPAD1.

Also....for anything computers... http://newegg.com

Dave
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:36 pm Post subject:

I have an ipad2 and an acer tablet...the tablet is so much better than the Ipad2 that we never use it.
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:36 pm Post subject:

Been looking at CL pretty hard.....best I'm seeing is like $50.00 less than new from the store. I'll keep searching. As usual....thanks to all for the advice. The people here are the greatest!
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:37 pm Post subject:

Take a look at the ASUS Transformer. I also own Apple products and love them. Do the research and make a decision on what you think best fits YOUR needs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=transformer+asus
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:41 am Post subject:

Well....my needs are not at question.....it will be my bride's needs that need to be happy. I'm merely the $ supply.
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:21 pm Post subject:

if it was not company owned it would be for sale..Don't get me wrong it is nice, but nothing compared to the tablet...Oh well, better than nothing I guess...lol
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:35 pm Post subject:

I can get one for $419.00 with our company's discount through apple. Of course that's the 16GB WI-FI version only.

What do ya'll think about the extra warranty "apple care" or whatever it is called? Two years for extra warranty and unlimited tech support. Worth it??
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:41 pm Post subject:

Also remember you have to pay for most apps with the apple. Make sure you do your homework.
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:34 am Post subject:

I've never paid for the Appe Care. I do like the IPad. Use it all the time. Also, have an IPad 1 that I use on the boat as a backup GPS/Plotter. The iNavX app allows you to use NOAA charts and Navionics charts. It also will allow you to use Hilton's charts (SST, chlorophyll, etc.) with GPS position plotted, which is pretty darn neat.
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