quickcluck Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 What's the general consensus? I thinking of treating myself... We have android phones so wonder if the samsung is better suited. I'd use it for general browsing, but do like a good clear screen!! Thanks K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I only have experience of using an iPad, so can't comment on the other tablet, but I find the iPad very easy to use - intuitive, quick and with a good clear screen. I don't use many apps, I mostly browse Internet, e-mail and have also used it for iPlayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Love my iPad mini but use the laptop for making documents and if I'm doing a lot of editing. Sorry not had experience of the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I am also an Android phone user (just upgraded to an S4), but.... as far as tablets go I have an iPad. So easy to use and great choice of apps, screen quality is amazing. I'm sure the new Samsung tablets are good though, I do like how Android is less locked down than iOS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I have an iPad with retina display, fab screen resolution. I also love the speed of the iPad, it seems much better at picking up wifi than any other wifi devices that we have. I rarely have connection or streaming problems, it is great for on demand TV. It is also very speedy for Internet browsing I use the google app. The iPad is always on and ready for a quick search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I have a Samsung tablet, a Nexus. Its fantastic, lovely display & a convenient size. I use it as a Kindle too and its a comfortable size to hold while reading. Love it. OH chose it after looking at lots of re views and it got very positive reviews and was certainly cheaper than an iPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelle Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 As you're already an android user I'd recommend the nexus tablets. It easier to stick to the same operating system as if you buy any apps on one device you can use it on the other without paying twice. You'll also be used to how the android system works. I have a nexus 10 (made by Samsung but only sold by Google) and think it's great. It's really easy to use & it has a fantastic quality screen. Nexus 7 is similar but smaller and more widely available (and made by LG) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I have a Samsung tablet, a Nexus. Its fantastic, lovely display & a convenient size. I use it as a Kindle too and its a comfortable size to hold while reading. Ooh, I didn't know you could use one instead of a Kindle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD IPAD Did I mention get an iPad? They are brilliant - I love xxxxxxxxxxxxx mine, just a bit!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Sorry Chuckmum which is it you prefer?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Sorry Chuckmum which is it you prefer?? I didn't quite get that either Chuckmum I would like an ipad but OH is very anti ipads. I have little experince so can not offer an answer to the question. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I have a Samsung tablet, a Nexus. Its fantastic, lovely display & a convenient size. I use it as a Kindle too and its a comfortable size to hold while reading. Ooh, I didn't know you could use one instead of a Kindle . Yes, you can download a free Kindle app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 You can read kindle and any other ebooks with apps on the iPad. I am so used to reading ebooks I find real books wanting now! I have owned the first iPad and now the latest, they are simplicity it's self, but very clever, just remember there is a reason why every other company tries to emulate apple's innovations, because they are the best!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I just can't get over my hatred of all things Apple after a bad experience with an iPod nano years ago . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 lol...... It's a tricky decision to make..... probably for what I am using it for it really doesn't matter which I choose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Personally I wouldn't touch an Ipad or any Apple products. They are overpriced and contain too many restrictions imposed on you by Apple. Any similar spec'ed tablet will perform the same tasks, usually cheaper. Don't be fooled by all the talk of Retina display, in tests I've seen, most people couldn't see a difference with quite a few people choosing the older display. At the end of the day it is your money and your decision, choose a budget, choose what sort of size you want (bigger isn't always better) and go find somewhere to have a play with them. Check that they do the things you want in a way you want. Research, research, research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I agree with chickric. I am an Android OS fan, so chose a Samsung galaxy tab 2 10" for my leaving present from my last job... I love it to bits, used the Kindle app to read books on hols, use it for emails and everything. Much more versatile than an ipad too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 hmmmmmmm I am leaning towards the samsung.... I wonder if I am considering the ipad, just because it's a ipad! You know what I mean? I've never had a problem with andriod.... I have a one of these..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-2-Zenithink-C91-Capacitive-ZEPAD-Android-4-0-Tablet-PC-ICS-1GHz-A9-Upgrade-/221243494089?pt=UK_iPad_Tablets_eReaders&hash=item338323cec9 But it doesn't hold it's charge and the screen is not as clear as i'd like...... very cheap tho!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 My Samsung is fab and runs rings around the ipad we have at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 The retina display *is* noticeable, my wife has an original iPad and the difference is incredible, fonts are much smoother. Also disagree about Samsung being more versatile..... Only if want to do more low level things (like access file system etc), for everything else there's little difference. Like I said, I own an S4 and think Android phones are by far the best, but for tablets it's hard to beat an iPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 Well guys the deed is done. Samsung won the day. Briefly looked at the nexus but as previously said. Stick to your budget! !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 The retina display *is* noticeable, my wife has an original iPad and the difference is incredible, fonts are much smoother. Also disagree about Samsung being more versatile..... Only if want to do more low level things (like access file system etc), for everything else there's little difference. Like I said, I own an S4 and think Android phones are by far the best, but for tablets it's hard to beat an iPad. Well, yes compared to an original, 1st generation iPad, the Retina display will be better. I was more on about the differences between the 3rd (?) generation and the current one and also it's contemporariness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I use both Apple and Android and can see the ups and downs of both. iOS works 'just so', pretty much out of the box, Android needs (but pleasingly CAN be) configured. If you're only using it for web browsing, I'd have still gone for an iPad but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 The retina display *is* noticeable, my wife has an original iPad and the difference is incredible, fonts are much smoother. Also disagree about Samsung being more versatile..... Only if want to do more low level things (like access file system etc), for everything else there's little difference. Like I said, I own an S4 and think Android phones are by far the best, but for tablets it's hard to beat an iPad. Well, yes compared to an original, 1st generation iPad, the Retina display will be better. I was more on about the differences between the 3rd (?) generation and the current one and also it's contemporariness. 3rd & 4th generation both have retina displays, that's why they look the same! I have a 3rd, the 4th had very few changes other than the stupid new connector (that does annoy me about Apple). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
