Tablets

E.H. Ruddock · Post by **E.H. Ruddock** » Mon May 13, 2013 8:21 pm

Ok, team, I need help. I'm getting my wife a tablet for her birthday next month. I need some input mainly from anyone who has used a non-iPad tablet, or used both. I'll get her an iPad if that's the best for the money, but I know she likes how Android runs on her phone. Anyone have any of the Galaxy tabs or any other decent Android tablets?

I guess I'm open to a Windows tablet, but not really haha.

Bob Loblaw · Post by **Bob Loblaw** » Mon May 13, 2013 8:27 pm

E.H. Ruddock wrote:I guess I'm open to a Windows tablet, but not really haha.

You and Mrs. Ruddock deserve so much better, man.

Post by **Bee Girl** » Mon May 13, 2013 8:43 pm

I have an HP touchpad and run android on it almost exclusively, it's just like a big phone that nobody calls me on. Use it mainly for surfing, reading, games and watching videos. I have an older laptop so it's nice to take along the tablet when I travel.

William Bloke · Post by **William Bloke** » Wed May 15, 2013 10:26 am

I somehow fell into the trap and bought my wife a Asus Windows RT tablet w/keyboard for her birthday last year and that's been...dissappointing. I actually really like the way the tablet actions work (swipes and such), the desktop ability is truly excellent, espescially from a work pov, the connectivity is brilliant, and having the keyboard is great. But the hobbled system that demands programs from the app shop only (although that's been worked around a bit now), and the absolutely lame app shop itself, are too big of a down side. Real shame.

I do love my android phone though, and would be interested in checking out an adroid tablet, but never have. Speaking as a general "i-voider" I will admit that the ipad is a great piece of kit. Our kids have them and they are very well done tablets indeed. You won't be disappointed with one, for sure.

oasisfan35 · Post by **oasisfan35** » Wed May 15, 2013 12:23 pm

I've seen the displays of the Samsung units and they are pretty wonderful and of course their hardware is top notch, I only purchase their phones as well; however I did not feel the price was justified for what I was going to use it for: comic books, surfing (mostly for recipes instead of printing), books (for my train commutes). Pretty much lighter use so I went with an Asus EEE Pad. Display is nice and the price point was just right. We also have a few EEE netbooks and have been very happy with them as well.

nyquillyn · Post by **nyquillyn** » Fri May 17, 2013 3:51 pm

I love my Nexus 7. The 32GB version is $249. The only down sides are no HDMI out and no SD card slot, but an update is expected in July that will reportedly bring a 1080p screen, an SD card slot, an HDMI out and a quad-core processor.

E.H. Ruddock · Post by **E.H. Ruddock** » Fri May 17, 2013 5:56 pm

Thanks for all the input. I'm really impressed with both the Galaxy Tab 2 and the Galaxy Note. Haven't checked out the Nexus yet.

dkfan9 · Post by **dkfan9** » Mon May 20, 2013 5:57 am

E.H. Ruddock wrote:Thanks for all the input. I'm really impressed with both the Galaxy Tab 2 and the Galaxy Note. Haven't checked out the Nexus yet.

Yeah the tab and note are real cool. If you haven't seen it, be sure to check out the 8 inch Note as well as the 10, especially if price or bulk are an issue. Personally, i'd stay away from a Windows tab for the time being.

E.H. Ruddock · Post by **E.H. Ruddock** » Sat May 25, 2013 11:48 pm

Is a 7" screen big enough or should I go 10.1"?

nyquillyn · Post by **nyquillyn** » Sun May 26, 2013 12:28 am

E.H. Ruddock wrote:Is a 7" screen big enough or should I go 10.1"?

If it is going to be your wife's main web surfing device, I would go 10. I love my Nexus 7, but anything more than a hour or so of web surfing gets tiresome.

On a side note, I'm currently using a Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 at work (for app development) and it's a lovely device. The S Pen is outstanding and performance is top notch. It should be high on your list.

BurtReynolds · Post by **BurtReynolds** » Sun May 26, 2013 3:09 am

I have a note and think it's the best one I've tried. I tried a surface pro but returned it after a week.

WtOB? · Post by **WtOB?** » Fri May 31, 2013 8:18 am

I have to take tablets when I get a migraine.

nyquillyn · Post by **nyquillyn** » Mon September 30, 2013 6:45 pm

OK, Google's TOS is officially pissing me the fuck off. I'll be switching to Ubuntu on my tablets this weekend.

mookie · Post by **mookie** » Sat December 21, 2013 6:37 am

Toshiba Satellite Click! I'm not complaining about the combo bday/xmas gift this year.

dkfan9 · Post by **dkfan9** » Sun December 22, 2013 11:03 pm

mookie wrote:Toshiba Satellite Click! I'm not complaining about the combo bday/xmas gift this year.

have you played with it yet? how is it?

dkfan9 · Post by **dkfan9** » Sun December 22, 2013 11:04 pm

turned2black wrote:OK, Google's TOS is officially pissing me the fuck off. I'll be switching to Ubuntu on my tablets this weekend.

i really like android less and less as time goes on. i don't know if anything can change this for me.

spike · Post by **spike** » Mon December 23, 2013 3:48 am

looking at maybe picking up an ASUS transformer book T100; it'd be replacing my laptop. thoughts?

vegman · Post by **vegman** » Tue December 24, 2013 1:43 pm

My boss just gave me a Galaxy Tab 3 along with my Christmas bonus. This thing is pretty damn cool.

mookie · Post by **mookie** » Thu December 26, 2013 3:08 pm

dkfan9 wrote:
mookie wrote:Toshiba Satellite Click! I'm not complaining about the combo bday/xmas gift this year.
have you played with it yet? how is it?

It's like Toshiba read my mind. It takes a bit to get used to, but I'm thrilled with it.

I really got spoiled this year. It's almost humbling because now that everything has been awesome - it's sure to turn to sh*t.

(Also, it was only $499 at Bestbuy) 500GB internal storage.

Touchy screen. OMG the touch screen...

I clicked that heart smiley using my finger ^ on the screen. That was so fun..

mookie · Post by **mookie** » Thu December 26, 2013 3:13 pm

vegman wrote:My boss just gave me a Galaxy Tab 3 along with my Christmas bonus. This thing is pretty damn cool.

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