Opinions please , iPad , tablet etc

[Ebbs73]

Hello BCF'ers


I'd like to buy my woman a tablet for Xmas , but which one ?

So , I'm not a apple devotee , I do have a iPhone 4S , never updated the OS , 4 apps and a few songs , I do have a 1st gen iPad but again not much on it and just use it for browsing .
I personal hate the control apple has but I do like how they work , simple .

She's a simple but beautiful lady ( she may see this one day ) and not techie at all .
I really don't know where to go , iPad , Samsung , Amazon fire or just a simple laptop .
She does have a M8 phone so she's not a Apple dependant either .
Money isn't a factor so what would be better
Can of worms can be opened .

Thank you in advance

Christopher

[CaNsA]

non-techie?

get her an iPad.

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[Ebbs73]

I may be non techie / idiot as I posted in the wrong bit !

Doh


1 vote for the pad , thank you

[CaNsA]

[stinkwheel]

Yes, get her an ipad because fashion.

Also get her a camera. Explain the difference in function between the two devices.
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[dydey90]

iPads are simple to use, but expensive.
If her phone runs android then there are loads of tablets using the same software, Sony Xperia and Samsung Galaxy both have tablet derivatives.

If you already have an abandoned iPad though, maybe worth thinking of getting something cheaper like a Tesco Hudl or whatever the one is that Amazon make. They're apparently still good quality, but cheap too.
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[winz]

Another vote for iPad because non-techy.
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[Ebbs73]

I'll take the comment " dick " it's well deserved .

Hurts me to buy another apple product but it seems the way forward .
Easy peasy to use as she'll only moan at me .
But a non apple has so much more to offer ......................


Necklace it is !



Chris

[Polarbear]

I have to say that my missus, total technophobe that she is loves her nexus tablet.

She has had an apple phone but now runs an HTC one mini quite happily so it isn't totally cut and dried.
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[Tarmacsurfer]

I'd look at a reputable android tablet I think. They're not far off an ipad in terms of ease and lighter on the wallet. The really cheap stuff (Chinese and/or unbranded) is worth avoiding unless you're a geek or a power user who's happy to tinker.
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[panrider_uk]

Not sure why people think an iPad is easier to use.

An app is an app.

With Android tablets you can connect via USB/Bluetooth/wifi to your pc and drag and drop files - non of this iTunes malarkey.
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[DrDonnyBrago]

I struggle to see why someone who has an android phone would struggle with an android tablet.

[J.M.]

[Ebbs73]

Thank you for the replies

That's a great point about the same operating system , so I going with an android so ....

Which one ?
I've not played with any of them .

Thank you

Chris

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[J.M.]

Take a look at something like this: https://www.cnet.com/uk/news/best-pure-android-tablets/

However personally I'm not a fan of tablets. I find them annoying because they are every bit as annoying to work on as a phone, and not as capable as a small laptop.

I sold my tablet because I found that I'd either use the phone or the laptop, never the tablet.

The only tablets that I actually like are the Microsoft surface range. They're a lot better for working on, and have a nicely designed detachable keyboard. Whilst the fill range of desktop software isn't available, being able to use a full blown office suite and internet browser is nice. However they aren't really traditional tablets and app availability kind of sucks.

So if it's a toy I'd go for android. Useful for internet browsing, playing some games, checking up on Facebook.

If she's likely to want to use it for any kind of work, I would recommend going to PC world and playing around with a surface to see if you think it might tick the boxes.
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[Polarbear]

I would bite the bullet and buy from a big manufacturer. I find my 8" tab3 from Samsung a lovely bit of kit. I also hav a 10" Note and an ipad air (from work).

The 8" Samsung is my favourite.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=samsung+tab+3+8+inch&tag=mh0a9-21&index=aps&hvadid=3174896852&hvqmt=b&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_1m6g8grz5g_b
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[LustyLew]

What does she think of your current iPad? Does she use it much? Does she like it?

I've had cheap tablets, expensive tablets, iPads and that awful BlackBerry PlayBook thing...

I've never really had anything for long as already mentioned the phone and Laptop are better in their respective areas.

When people at work ask me a similar question, I always respond iPad. I'm no fan boy, I hate my work issued iPhone 6. But for end users, it's a sensible choice.

The big brand manufacturers (Sony, Samsung etc) have got a lot better with a more refined Android experience, but the iPad still manages to be a lot simpler.

iPad - one manufacturer for software and hardware
Android Tablet - Many manufacturers modding many versions of the software.

One major gripe I have over Android is how often Apps get updated because of poor coding. Don't seem to get that anywhere near as often with Apple Apps.
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[DrDonnyBrago]

I've got a Samsung galaxy tab 2. Is decent if not getting on a bit.

I'd prefer a 10" screen, the 7?? isn't quite big enough but I don't use it often so hard to justify an upgrade.

[Ebbs73]

That's a good link , nexus looks good .

We don't live together so she doesn't use my iPad and it's a fair while since her iPhone 4 , maybe she'll forget how easy peasy they are to use .

I'm thinking nexus and with the change some nice shoes

Thank you for you input .

Christopher

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