Thanks for all of the replies... I do not have any Itune products, so it looks like I will go with an android tablet due to the cost savings.
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I recently spent time looking at the iPad, the Kindle and other "readers", and the Galaxy tablets from Samsung that run the android operating system. I decided to stick with my netbook for the time being for several reasons.
The iPad with its lack of com ports without special cables that can only be connected one at a time was not appealing. Worse though is its forcing you to use iTunes for file management. Want to move pictures from a camera or other computer to the iPad, well Apple wants you to use the iTunes which is designed to control the flow of content to the iPad. Moving computer to computer Apple expects you to move data through Apple's private cloud where all the data is going to end up on the NSA computers in Ogden, UT.
I like the Android OS as it is open and there are thousands of apps if that is important. I have a problem with paying $600 for a tablet computer when my netbooks cost me under $500 and have a lot more features and capabilities and 4 times as much data storage space.
I may end up getting the least expensive Kindle for a reader as at under $100 it becomes a throw away device if it breaks as Amazon support is abominable, though Barnes and Noble is just as bad with their reader.
Start with what you expect to use the iPad or other device for while traveling and then go through the steps needed to make this work and all the costs involved, like an account with AT&T or Verizon or finding WiFi hotspots, and connectivity to other devices like smartphones and your other computers. A bit of work but you will avoid regrets and buyer's remorse, though some people love to collect gadgets and it is a recreational pursuit in and of itself and as hobbies go it is relatively harmless and does serve to keep them off the streets.
Android! all the way. More customiable, more open, comparable apps are much cheaper than Apple, and more free apps. Apple is correctly called the 'walled garden'. Get Andoid apps on Amazon also, one free normally paid ev day. Google is said to be coming out with a tablet soon -- should be a winner re price and features. watch for it.
Personally i use an Acer 11.6 netbook -- this is because tethering to my Android fone is prolematic with tablets, i have found.
elkhornsun wrote: I recently spent time looking at the iPad, the Kindle and other "readers", and the Galaxy tablets from Samsung that run the android operating system. I decided to stick with my netbook for the time being for several reasons.
The iPad with its lack of com ports without special cables that can only be connected one at a time was not appealing. Worse though is its forcing you to use iTunes for file management. Want to move pictures from a camera or other computer to the iPad, well Apple wants you to use the iTunes which is designed to control the flow of content to the iPad. Moving computer to computer Apple expects you to move data through Apple's private cloud where all the data is going to end up on the NSA computers in Ogden, UT.
I like the Android OS as it is open and there are thousands of apps if that is important. I have a problem with paying $600 for a tablet computer when my netbooks cost me under $500 and have a lot more features and capabilities and 4 times as much data storage space.
I may end up getting the least expensive Kindle for a reader as at under $100 it becomes a throw away device if it breaks as Amazon support is abominable, though Barnes and Noble is just as bad with their reader.
Start with what you expect to use the iPad or other device for while traveling and then go through the steps needed to make this work and all the costs involved, like an account with AT&T or Verizon or finding WiFi hotspots, and connectivity to other devices like smartphones and your other computers. A bit of work but you will avoid regrets and buyer's remorse, though some people love to collect gadgets and it is a recreational pursuit in and of itself and as hobbies go it is relatively harmless and does serve to keep them off the streets.
I agree at the end of ther day having to use Itunes for simple file transfers is the deal breaker for me.
I find I products to constrtaing and limited because everything must be done the I-way!
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All these comments from people who don't own iPads and have no idea whats available to them.
I can plug my camera into iPad and transfer pictures. I can also use a card reader to transfer pictures.
I use Dropbox to transfer books, text, PDF files.
I can transfer files over WiFi or Bluetooth.
I can transfer full length movies, MP3s from my PC without going near iTunes.
I can use my iPod as a remote camera and use my PC monitor or iPad to view it over WiFi or Bluetooth.
I mostly use iTunes to do full backups.
Lantley wrote:
elkhornsun wrote: I recently spent time looking at the iPad, the Kindle and other "readers", and the Galaxy tablets from Samsung that run the android operating system. I decided to stick with my netbook for the time being for several reasons.
The iPad with its lack of com ports without special cables that can only be connected one at a time was not appealing. Worse though is its forcing you to use iTunes for file management. Want to move pictures from a camera or other computer to the iPad, well Apple wants you to use the iTunes which is designed to control the flow of content to the iPad. Moving computer to computer Apple expects you to move data through Apple's private cloud where all the data is going to end up on the NSA computers in Ogden, UT.
I like the Android OS as it is open and there are thousands of apps if that is important. I have a problem with paying $600 for a tablet computer when my netbooks cost me under $500 and have a lot more features and capabilities and 4 times as much data storage space.
I may end up getting the least expensive Kindle for a reader as at under $100 it becomes a throw away device if it breaks as Amazon support is abominable, though Barnes and Noble is just as bad with their reader.
Start with what you expect to use the iPad or other device for while traveling and then go through the steps needed to make this work and all the costs involved, like an account with AT&T or Verizon or finding WiFi hotspots, and connectivity to other devices like smartphones and your other computers. A bit of work but you will avoid regrets and buyer's remorse, though some people love to collect gadgets and it is a recreational pursuit in and of itself and as hobbies go it is relatively harmless and does serve to keep them off the streets.
I agree at the end of ther day having to use Itunes for simple file transfers is the deal breaker for me.
I find I products to constrtaing and limited because everything must be done the I-way!
Davydd wrote: This is turning into a bash iPad thread with a lot of false and ignorant information. Here is an example:
More customiable, more open, comparable apps are much cheaper than Apple, and more free apps.
Prove it.
It's factual, but you don't have to believe it though. I just had surgery, so won't be providing you links and so on. If you are happy with Apple products, that's fine. No one was bashing - you're being oversensitive. I don't get testy if someone prefers Apple to Android. Competition is good for all.
trnfla wrote: Help, I want to purchase my 1st 10" tablet and can't decide on what to buy? If you say android, is the OS important?
How important is the onboard memory size if it has a slot for a card?
I only want WiFi not 3 0r 4 g
Thanks,
Got my Samsung Galaxy Tab a few months ago here in Tampa from Verizon. Its a sweet little Tab and does eveything I need. $229 at Verizon. Got a data plan for $30 per month because it is very fast and also can creat my own WiFi hotspot that will support up to three devices so I can use my laptop when I travel without having to find public wifi and don't need a data line at home. I prefer a standard flip phone for ease of use with voice and text. Plus a flip phone will often work in more remote areas that don't support smart phone technology.
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Fizz wrote: All these comments from people who don't own iPads and have no idea whats available to them.
I can plug my camera into iPad and transfer pictures. I can also use a card reader to transfer pictures.
I use Dropbox to transfer books, text, PDF files.
I can transfer files over WiFi or Bluetooth.
I can transfer full length movies, MP3s from my PC without going near iTunes.
I can use my iPod as a remote camera and use my PC monitor or iPad to view it over WiFi or Bluetooth.
I mostly use iTunes to do full backups.
Lantley wrote:
elkhornsun wrote: I recently spent time looking at the iPad, the Kindle and other "readers", and the Galaxy tablets from Samsung that run the android operating system. I decided to stick with my netbook for the time being for several reasons.
The iPad with its lack of com ports without special cables that can only be connected one at a time was not appealing. Worse though is its forcing you to use iTunes for file management. Want to move pictures from a camera or other computer to the iPad, well Apple wants you to use the iTunes which is designed to control the flow of content to the iPad. Moving computer to computer Apple expects you to move data through Apple's private cloud where all the data is going to end up on the NSA computers in Ogden, UT.
I like the Android OS as it is open and there are thousands of apps if that is important. I have a problem with paying $600 for a tablet computer when my netbooks cost me under $500 and have a lot more features and capabilities and 4 times as much data storage space.
I may end up getting the least expensive Kindle for a reader as at under $100 it becomes a throw away device if it breaks as Amazon support is abominable, though Barnes and Noble is just as bad with their reader.
Start with what you expect to use the iPad or other device for while traveling and then go through the steps needed to make this work and all the costs involved, like an account with AT&T or Verizon or finding WiFi hotspots, and connectivity to other devices like smartphones and your other computers. A bit of work but you will avoid regrets and buyer's remorse, though some people love to collect gadgets and it is a recreational pursuit in and of itself and as hobbies go it is relatively harmless and does serve to keep them off the streets.
I agree at the end of ther day having to use Itunes for simple file transfers is the deal breaker for me.
I find I products to constrtaing and limited because everything must be done the I-way!
But can you simply transfer files with a simple USB port? Or do you need a work around. I have an Ipad and it is a great device but why doesn't it have a simple USB port or memory card slot?
Got my Samsung Galaxy Tab a few months ago here in Tampa from Verizon. Its a sweet little Tab and does eveything I need. $229 at Verizon. Got a data plan for $30 per month because it is very fast and also can creat my own WiFi hotspot that will support up to three devices so I can use my laptop when I travel without having to find public wifi and don't need a data line at home. I prefer a standard flip phone for ease of use with voice and text. Plus a flip phone will often work in more remote areas that don't support smart phone technology.
Bill, Thanks for the information, I have a T-mobile hotspot that plan to use as my wifi when away from home. It is only $20.00 month for 2G and no overages, they do slow it way down if you go over.
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