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Gaby5011 wrote on 2013-02-05 13:54
Any other company > Apple. I was thinking of a
Samsung tablet. Opinions?
iPad would be easier to get used to since I got an iPod touch few years ago and still have one, but I don't like the fact that iStuff are too protective, not free enough, if you know what I mean. Currently, Samsung > iPad. Or should I got to another company? (Google for example)
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Kingofrunes wrote on 2013-02-05 14:12
Google is taking the majority of the market share right now with their tablets surprisingly. For Tablets there really isn't many other options.
There's the Windows Tablets which uses Windows 8 (Bleh) and they try so hard to be a PC but fail terribly at it. Seriously, what the living fuck is microsoft thinking trying to mix PC and Tablet. It will never work :sigh:
Kindle Fire I hear is pretty decent and popular but Galaxy Tab would be the best bet I would assume if you don't want to get an iPad.
You may find this article interesting:
http://bgr.com/2013/01/31/tablet-market-share-q4-2012-ipad-312851/
Anyways here are your choices for companies:
1) Apple - iPad lineup
2) Samsung - Galaxy Tablet based on Android OS
3) Amazon - Kindle Fire
4) Barnes & Nobles - Nook (more like an e-reader than a tablet)
5) Microsoft - Surface Tablet with fail Windows 8
Considering your options here, Galaxy Tablet would be your safe bet I believe.
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Gaby5011 wrote on 2013-02-05 16:48
Thank you.
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Excalibur wrote on 2013-02-05 18:02
Don't get Kindle Fire unless you plan to use it for Amazon services, buying/renting amazon movies or books. Not sure if they stull restrict you to Amazon's app store on the new HD tablets.
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Ashikoki wrote on 2013-02-05 18:34
Quote from Excalibur;1026373:
Don't get Kindle Fire unless you plan to use it for Amazon services, buying/renting amazon movies or books. Not sure if they stull restrict you to Amazon's app store on the new HD tablets.
It is very easy to root the kindle fire and install a fresh copy of Android on to it. Then it will be just like owning a Galaxy. It voids the warranty though, so exercise caution~
These tablets are expensive so if you're on a budget the kindle fire is your best choice.
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Yoorah wrote on 2013-02-05 21:14
At the time of its release, the Google Nexus 7 was considered to be some of the best tablet value you could get in the affordable range. Dunno how the specs or quality compare to the Kindle Fire, though. I haven't really been interested in tablets myself. :P
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Kingofrunes wrote on 2013-02-05 21:38
Quote from Yoorah;1026517:
At the time of its release, the Google Nexus 7 was considered to be some of the best tablet value you could get in the affordable range. Dunno how the specs or quality compare to the Kindle Fire, though. I haven't really been interested in tablets myself. :P
Speaking from experience/playing around with all the android tablets/phones we have here at work I'd have to say I much preferred using the Nexus 7 than the Galaxy Tab. The Galaxy Tab didn't feel as nice or smooth.
Due to how much mobile/tablet testing I tend to do at work I'd have to say I've used the Kindle Fire, Nexus, Galaxy Tab, Surface Tablet, and iPad. Kindle Fire was able to freely use the internet so it can be used for browsing. Surface Tablet tried really hard to be a PC but didn't do a very good job. I wasn't very amused with it. Galaxy Tab was all right but it didn't feel right in my hands or very smooth.
I'd have to say the iPad Mini/Nexus 7 were both the perfect size and quality for me to enjoy using them.
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Taycat wrote on 2013-02-05 21:50
I've had a kindle fire for two years now, it's very nice.
The freeapps are pretty good too, dunno bought pay for apps.
Only thing is that mine gets really hot when I'm trying to charge it.
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Evaris wrote on 2013-02-06 01:05
Nexus 7 >>> Kindle Fire HD; better CPU (tegra 3 quad+1 A9 CPU vs dual core A9 OMAP, tegra also has the better GPU and drivers with Tegra Zone games.) , better screen, full access to android market, Kindle market, amazon market, and any other market you want, and OS updates. Oh, and it's the same price and has the same size screen, just better body construction and a slightly smaller bezel. And you get updates far, far, far faster with the newest versions of Android.
Nesxus 7 >>>>>> Regular Kindle Fire, $30-40 difference for the above with it having an even worse screen, lack of microphone / GPS / camera, has a worse wifi antenna, and is running an even older version of Android.
Nexus 10 >> Galaxy Tab 10, better screen, build quality, and you get Android updates faster like the rest of the Nexus line. Also, newer version of Android out-of-the-box.
But for $200, it's kinda hard to beat the Nexus 7 right now.
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Gaby5011 wrote on 2013-02-07 00:26
Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
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Sapphireoath wrote on 2013-02-07 07:57
I too, recommend the Nexus 7 (there is even a 3G model now, if your interested in that). Yes I have actually used one, and yes it is a really nice device.
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Ban wrote on 2013-02-10 04:06
I've been looking to buy a Nexus 7 myself, since it seems to be getting good reviews for its price. I'm inclined to recommend that one.
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Excalibur wrote on 2013-02-11 00:38
Quote from Ashikoki;1026399:
It is very easy to root the kindle fire and install a fresh copy of Android on to it. Then it will be just like owning a Galaxy. It voids the warranty though, so exercise caution~
These tablets are expensive so if you're on a budget the kindle fire is your best choice.
Although the kindle fire lacks some basic features that other tablets may have such as GPS, camera, microphone, and blue tooth. It's also less of a hassle to use the Nexus 7, for example: keeping up to date with the latest OS updates.
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Evaris wrote on 2013-02-11 01:09
Quote from Excalibur;1030151:
Although the kindle fire lacks some basic features that other tablets may have such as GPS, camera, microphone, and blue tooth. It's also less of a hassle to use the Nexus 7, for example: keeping up to date with the latest OS updates.
But you do nothing, the GUI won't change since there isn't an update to the launcher (unless there is a launcher update, but when that happens the GUI rarely changes a great deal) all you get is added features. And the OS updates bring better security, speed, and stability for free, so your product improves. Also there is no hassle on the end-user, given that it auto-updates.
Outside of that argument, how is the kindle-fire any more user-friendly when you have less access to markets, a harder-to-use GUI, and is slower?