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Three Olives posted:AT&T had the Tab S cover on sale for $30, picked one up and I thought it used a magnet locking system but it actually uses buttons in the case that hold it incredibly securely. Yes, Just to be clear it uses buttons to secure the case to the Tab S. It uses magnets on a flap to keep closed.
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So for something I want to just bring to work with me and be able to browse forums / read PDFs, would the iPad mini 2 or Nexus 7 2013 fit the bill better? Or is there something else I should consider? edit: drat, comparing price wise, the iPad mini 2 32gb ($350) is $170 more than a refurbished n7 ($180). Etrips fucked around with this message at 16:38 on Jan 14, 2015 |
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Etrips posted:So for something I want to just bring to work with me and be able to browse forums / read PDFs, would the iPad mini 2 or Nexus 7 2013 fit the bill better? Or is there something else I should consider? I don't have one yet but based on what I've read (on the forums, from reviews, and friends), the HP Stream 7 is decent. In the US it's (I think) $99, and it's a Windows 8 tablet - 1gb RAM, Intel Atom Quad-Core processor, and 32gb HD. May or may not be what you're looking for, but it could work. The display copy I handled at the store handled PDFs well, for sure. I'd at least look into it and read up on it. EDIT: Hope it's okay for me to post this semi-recommendation though I don't yet own the device. I just thought that this poster may not have heard of the Stream 7, heh. EDIT: Also, just in case it's not clear, the Stream 7 has both Windows app capability *and* Desktop mode. Basically a Windows PC in Tablet form Renzian fucked around with this message at 18:04 on Jan 14, 2015 |
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Etrips posted:So for something I want to just bring to work with me and be able to browse forums / read PDFs, would the iPad mini 2 or Nexus 7 2013 fit the bill better? Or is there something else I should consider? Go to a store and try similar content on both. IPad mini is bigger and has a different aspect ratio, which could be worth the price increase if that makes reading what you want to read much better.
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I'm in a similar boat. I want something for note taking and google docs productivity on the go. Generally other use would be web browsing, comic, and PDF reading. I'm looking at either a refurb mini 2, HP Stream 13, or splurging for that Toshiba Chromebook 2 HD. Here's what I've worked out on my own: i-pad mini Pros: app store, gorgeous looking screen, tablet versatility. Cons: lovely bluetooth keyboard, lovely multitasking, tiny screen. HP Stream 13 Pros: Windows 8 and associated multitasking and software selection. pretty chassis, Cons: lovely screen, disappointment when I install for serious Windows software/games that then run like crap. Toshiba Chromebook 2 HD Pros: Beautiful display, multitasking, faster+double the RAM of the Stream Cons: Much more expensive than my other options. Chrome OS, Trackpad on store model was garbage. I think I've mostly talked myself out of the Chromebook at this point. Do any of you have guidance on this decision? Might crosspost this in the SHSC laptop thread since it's kind of bridging the gap.
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Recommend me a tabet! A friend is looking for a tablet. Budget is no more than $300 USD Idea is to replace an aging laptop for Uni duties as well as entertainment. Mainly going to be used for taking notes and browsing the web. The ability to create and modify PowerPoint docs would be appreciated. Any good options?
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Mariguana posted:Recommend me a tabet!
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Mariguana posted:A friend is looking for a tablet. You could get a ASUS T100 for around that price if you know where to look but the included keyboard is going to be a little cramped.
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Mariguana posted:Recommend me a tabet! Buy a laptop for that money if you're doing any kind of work, cheap tablets are janky, won't run that software well, and you'll have to budget for a separate bluetooth keyboard and stand to carry around everywhere. I can't fathom attempting to go to Uni with just a tablet.
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wooger posted:Buy a laptop for that money if you're doing any kind of work, cheap tablets are janky, won't run that software well, and you'll have to budget for a separate bluetooth keyboard and stand to carry around everywhere. There's a number of Windows 8.1 tablets that are basically detachable netbooks.
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wooger posted:I can't fathom attempting to go to Uni with just a tablet. To clarify. They have a laptop already, a MacBook, that will be used for any serious work. It's an older model but still works. They just don't want to haul it around campus and would prefer a tablet for note taking and the like.
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Mariguana posted:To clarify. They have a laptop already, a MacBook, that will be used for any serious work. It's an older model but still works. They just don't want to haul it around campus and would prefer a tablet for note taking and the like. This doesn't require a keyboard?
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mango sentinel posted:i-pad mini
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I'm in the mobile game business, and I need an Android tablet for when I meet with Google. How is the nVidia Shield? Does the streaming poo poo work? I still have flashbacks to the ngage.
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I think it's pretty fantastic if you can't/don't want to wait for the Nokia N1. My understanding is the streaming stuff works pretty well but you don't actually need a Shield for it, just an nvidia card + one of several public apps.
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What's a nice basic Windows 8 tablet? Primarily used for reading comics whilst pooping. It's been a giant pain in the rear end getting my android to read comics via a network share and sync read/unread with my PC, so I'm considering just getting a windows one as I already use ComicRack on my PC. Edit - oops forgot to add I'm looking at 10" Medullah fucked around with this message at 20:43 on Jan 19, 2015 |
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Any opinions on the Yoga Tablet 2? Particularly the Android version.
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Looking for a tablet that is mostly for hearthstone, reading, and maybe video calls. My budget is $500 tops, and I'm leaning toward android since I have some games on my android phone already. I've looked around a little, is the nexus 9 as bad as the forums make it sound?
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EDIT: Nevermind, I'm going to look at the Nexus 7 or 9
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Brutor Fartknocker posted:Looking for a tablet that is mostly for hearthstone, reading, and maybe video calls. My budget is $500 tops, and I'm leaning toward android since I have some games on my android phone already. I've looked around a little, is the nexus 9 as bad as the forums make it sound? I like the galaxy tab 4. Or if you don't mind spending the extra money the Tab S is awesome.
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I found this on newegg, SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, anyone have any experience with it? I think i'm going to go for it since there's a refurbished one for cheap currently. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834131830&cm_re=samsung_tab_2_pro-_-34-131-830-_-Product Edit: Just realizing the pro is the older model than the s, guessing that really hurts it? Brutor Fartknocker fucked around with this message at 07:26 on Jan 20, 2015 |
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Brutor Fartknocker posted:Edit: Just realizing the pro is the older model than the s, guessing that really hurts it? Nope they're fine machines.
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jadeddrifter posted:I like the galaxy tab 4. Or if you don't mind spending the extra money the Tab S is awesome. The Galaxy Tab line (no Pro, no S, no Note) is the budget line, I wouldn't recommend any of them. They're not the best budget tablets and they're definitely not the best tablets if you want to spend $400-500.
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If I just want to spend like... $200ish the Nexus 7 2013 is a good choice?
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Rv, what's budget line about the galaxy tab s? I can't really find anything that makes the nexus 9 seem much better, if at all. Is it because it's still on the older android os?
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Brutor Fartknocker posted:Rv, what's budget line about the galaxy tab s? I can't really find anything that makes the nexus 9 seem much better, if at all. Is it because it's still on the older android os? It's objectively better than the Nexus 9 with the exception screen ratio (Personal preference), not being a Nexus device, Lollipop (Samsung has said the S Tablets are getting Lollipop at some point) and general hate for Touchwiz.
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Brutor Fartknocker posted:Rv, what's budget line about the galaxy tab s? I can't really find anything that makes the nexus 9 seem much better, if at all. Is it because it's still on the older android os? Nah, Samsung's naming is just awful; I tried to be clear ("The Galaxy Tab line (no Pro, no S, no Note) is the budget line"). The budget line is the "Galaxy Tab" line, like Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, etc. Then the current high end line is Galaxy Tab S, with several sizes. In the past, the Galaxy Tab Pro line and Galaxy Note line have been their high end tablet. But anything that is just "Galaxy Tab [numbers]" is bad: 1024x600 display on the 7", 1280x800 display on the 10.1", slow and bad.
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Oh, ok, cool. Good to know then, thanks guys. I'll report back when I have a sweet new galaxy tab s then.
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Hey guys, we are looking to buy 20 iPad Minis by summer for our business, scaling up to about 50 by the end of the year. We need data plans for these iPads, and we're trying to decide between the major carriers. Basically, which one is cheapest? We need maybe 500 megs/month in data for each iPad.
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retpocileh posted:Hey guys, we are looking to buy 20 iPad Minis by summer for our business, scaling up to about 50 by the end of the year. We need data plans for these iPads, and we're trying to decide between the major carriers. Basically, which one is cheapest? We need maybe 500 megs/month in data for each iPad. I would say don't bother with Sprint in any case.
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retpocileh posted:Hey guys, we are looking to buy 20 iPad Minis by summer for our business, scaling up to about 50 by the end of the year. We need data plans for these iPads, and we're trying to decide between the major carriers. Basically, which one is cheapest? We need maybe 500 megs/month in data for each iPad. You can barter a good rate for that many lines, basically you get a pooled data plan and scale up the data as you need it. If you happen to be near East PA send me a message and I could help you. Otherwise, here is an example of AT&T (and verizon is probably similar): 30GB of data (they double the 15GB plan): $130 20 ipads: $10 each, so $200 $130 + $200 = $330. Discount wise could float from $10 to $25 a month off depending on what they get approved. You can have up to I think 30 lines on the 30GB plan and then you have to scale up to 40GB, then 60 (or do two different pools, whichever is better math wise). You should very likely do either AT&T or verizon, sprint and Tmobile have lower coverage, and both carriers are pretty aggressive on business pricings.
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I was just at Best Buy and noticed this Unbranded 10.1" Windows 8 Tablet Anyone know anything about this? It basically seems like the top half of Asus Transformer for way cheaper.
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mango sentinel posted:I was just at Best Buy and noticed this Unbranded 10.1" Windows 8 Tablet Intel® Atom™ processor With 1.33GHz processor speed and 2GB memory for optimal performance.
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SIR FAT JONY IVES posted:Intel® Atom™ processor I checked the specs in store. It's an Atom Z3735F.
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me your dad posted:Is there any reason not to get the Kindle Fire HD 7 for my aging mom who just needs the simplest way to get on the web, check email and do mom things? It's $109 on Amazon right now. A friend of mine got his mother one to do the same things your looking for and it works great. Plus it has gotten here in to some games and they seem to be helping her to think throughout the day which she was having trouble with before the tablet.
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I'm replacing a 10" Nook HD+ and I'm considering a Note tablet even though I dislike touchwiz. What I need: Great display for media. Decent web browsing performance Good battery life Android What I'd like: Basic support for drawing apps - what tablets come with digitisers now? What I don't really need: 3d graphics/gaming capability Lollipop I really liked the Nook for its price, but it's starting to pant a bit on fairly basic websites, and forget anything with gifs. Budget: £400 ($600) Chas McGill fucked around with this message at 22:44 on Jan 24, 2015 |
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I'm looking for a cheap Android tablet with a large screen I can use with Synthesia. I've already got a 2013 Nexus 7 that I'm happy with for tablet-y tasks, so this tablet is going to be spending 90% of its time on a digital piano. As long as the hardware is capable of running that one program at full speed and has USB OTG support, I can deal with whatever flaws it might have in other respects. I'm willing to go used, if that'll help get the price-point down further. Price point is "cheaper/around the price of a basic wall mounted monitor and a long HDMI cable to my PC".
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Is the original surface pro worth it for $150-180 (including the keyboard attachment)? I always thought it looked cool but I don't really need it for anything, I just have a bulky laptop and wouldn't mind something lighter to lug around town.
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