Which Tablet?

kingofcrunk
kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
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I'm going to be getting a tablet soon and I wanted to ask for recommendations on which is the best.

I know the ipad and ipad mini are good but what about the other 'android' type tablets?
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  • louisel809
    louisel809 Posts: 335
    I have an I pad which I'm obsessed about, but my sister uses an Acer which is pretty good too! Looks really nice as well.
  • SeaRunner26
    SeaRunner26 Posts: 5,143 Member
    Try the Stone Tablet. While you have to provide your own hammer and chisel, it doesn't require power and is quite affordable.
  • DamnImASexyBitch
    DamnImASexyBitch Posts: 740 Member
    Kindle Fire HD or Samsung Galaxy tab. I have the KF. Love it!
  • em435
    em435 Posts: 210 Member
    I've tried the iPad, galaxy tab, google nexus and microsoft surface and the microsoft surface wins handsdown for me! (followed closely by the galaxy tablet). iPads are great if you have all their apple products but, in my opinion, they're not nearly as powerful or versatile as their android or windows counterparts.
  • melissalandrum
    melissalandrum Posts: 10 Member
    I got my daughter the Asus Transformer and keyboard dock for Xmas after a lot of research.She's *very* happy and I couldn't be more pleased.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    I have a Xoom, I prefer the android

    I look at it as not so much about the device but the apps and how are you going to use it. Do you use iTunes a lot? If so maybe Apple is the way to go.

    Really look into the microsoft tablets too, the new ones are a full version of windows 8 (not RT ones) A little bit more money but it could be a true desktop replacement.
  • tpittsley77
    tpittsley77 Posts: 607 Member
    I had a nook tablet. I hated it. Now have a Google nexus and love it!!
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    Kindle Fire HD or Samsung Galaxy tab. I have the KF. Love it!

    This
  • Dark_Roast
    Dark_Roast Posts: 17,689 Member
    I have the Nook tablet and an older ipad, I like them both for different reasons. I like the smaller size the the nook for reading a book and traveling, but trying to read magazines on it is hard. The ipad is a perfect size for reading magazines, but a bit big for reading books and traveling. It depends on what you want to use a tablet for.
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    Why chose wannabees? Just get an iPad
  • KJFairywings
    KJFairywings Posts: 24 Member
    I have a Kindle Fire and I absolutely love it. Cost wise it was not at all that expensive and is a great starting point. It does everything I need it to including checking email, games, books, facebook, MFP and many many other applications. I also have a laptop and a Droid Razr so I am very internet connected.... lol I may upgrade to an Ipad at some point but since I am unemployed currently I cant justify the cost.
  • SemiSweet510
    SemiSweet510 Posts: 15
    I love my iPad! But I bought my mom the kindle fire hd & she loves it
  • caldon4523
    caldon4523 Posts: 227 Member
    I don't have either but in reading the posts above, no one is saying why they prefer one over the other. PEOPLE!, get with the program!
  • MaryB2
    MaryB2 Posts: 331 Member
    I had a Kindle Fire and didn't like it at all. I love my iPad.
  • caldon4523
    caldon4523 Posts: 227 Member
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  • efirkey
    efirkey Posts: 298 Member
    I have a nexus 7 and my only real complaint is that I can not watch my Amazon instant Videos on it. My wife has an iPad and she loves it. Her iPad definitely has more screen space as well, which makes me jealous at times.

    It really depends on what you want to use it for. And are you geeky and like to mess with the OS and settings a lot or do you prefer a nice easy interface like the iphone
  • sandradev1
    sandradev1 Posts: 786 Member
    I have Asus Transformer with keyboard dock and use it for everything since my rental laptop went back. My husband has the Nexus 7. I also have a smart phone so all data through Google is synced automatically on all devices.

    Everything works great, do not miss my laptop as have word processing, spreadsheets etc and keyboard for ease of data entry. Only one problem is that we cannot download Adobe flash player as using Android 4.2. Most site are now using alternative HTML5, but just sucks sometimes when there is a video I particularly want to watch and can't.
  • vice350z
    vice350z Posts: 1,066 Member
    **** iPad and there locked down bullcrap.

    Nexus 10 is supposed to be the tablet to own. It's what I'd get...or the Note 10.1

    Rather have a 16:9 Android screen than apples old school 4:3 screen too
  • LaLouve_RK
    LaLouve_RK Posts: 899 Member
    Since forever I always been an Apple gal!
    I have a iPad mini and love it. I have all I can have from form my cell and laptop combine in one plus, I love reading my books with it!
  • kvg1210
    kvg1210 Posts: 35
    I have a Kindle and Samsung Galaxy Tab (which I got free with my phone contract) but must admit I love the Samsung
  • kingofcrunk
    kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
    Thanks for all your advice.

    I've looked in town and I'm going to get an Ipad mini.
  • thnksfrthmmrs
    thnksfrthmmrs Posts: 152 Member
    I thought this thread was going to be about Paracetemol or Asprin!!!

    I'm going to get a Kindle Fire HD when i get paid - it pretty much does the same as the others and is a lot cheaper.
  • Routerninja
    Routerninja Posts: 201
    Apple fanboy here but I love my Android tablets. I have a 7" Acer I use for an ebook and comic reader and I think I'm going to get myself a Nexus 10 come bonus time this spring.
  • Caged_Heat
    Caged_Heat Posts: 1,031 Member
    I have an iPad. My second and it works great for me as an all around device. My Nook is a good reader but terrible browser. Adequate email.

    Word of advice. Next time, tell us a little more about how you plan to use it. That would help us help you. Cause tablets like any other device provide a variety of solutions for a variety of needs.
  • JUDDDing
    JUDDDing Posts: 1,367 Member
    I have a Nexus 10 and I really like it.

    Had a Nexus 7 before and it was great too.

    The 7 is more portable, but the 10 is great for anything I'd use a PC for.
  • AverageUkDude
    AverageUkDude Posts: 371 Member
    Nexus 10 (or 7 if you can't afford it) Google for reviews its amazing
  • paulaviki
    paulaviki Posts: 678 Member
    My husband bought me a Kindle Fire for Christmas and I love it. But we both know that the iPad is king, we just couldn't afford one!
  • Irish_Eyes81
    Irish_Eyes81 Posts: 808 Member
    I opted for Samsung galaxy tab 2 over Google's nexus...its got upgradable memory, which is great....I just love everything about it, im a big Samsung fan though =)
  • dan_IRL
    dan_IRL Posts: 204 Member
    If would go with whatever your cell phone is. If you have an Android smartphone, get an android tablet. iPhone, get an iPad. Similar experiences and apps on both.
  • kingofcrunk
    kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
    If would go with whatever your cell phone is. If you have an Android smartphone, get an android tablet. iPhone, get an iPad. Similar experiences and apps on both.

    I have a much hated blackberry...but I intend to get an iphone as my next phone. I also have a mac laptop - so I'm quite brand loyal to apple now it seems!

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