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Another thing to bear in mind with Samsungs is that they come with knox, a hardware trip switch. Once you root it you can't RMA it and you're locked out of official OTAs. So it's a pretty big gamble if you plan to buy it with the intent of trying custom ROMs. As you aren't locked into the eco system you may as well get Ipad. Consider your  too, I'm not sure what is available on apple store but you might not be able to drag and drop. That ability was what made me choose android in the first place.
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Call Me Charlie posted:Just want to clear this up. All Windows tablets will be able to upgrade to full Windows 10. After that point, OEMs of sub-8 inch tablets will have the choice of whatever they're calling Windows RT (yes, it's not actually dead) or real deal Windows 10. There's no hard rule. There's problems with file compression of devices like HP Stream that's not allowing people to upgrade to Windows 10: https://gigaom.com/2015/01/26/got-a-low-cost-laptop-windows-10-upgrade-may-take-some-effort/
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EugeneJ posted:There's problems with file compression of devices like HP Stream that's not allowing people to upgrade to Windows 10: quote:The HP Stream 7 is one of those devices that if you try to upgrade Windows 8.1 to the technical preview using the Windows Update method you will get the error about it not being able to install on a compressed operating system. http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/installing-windows-10-technical-preview-hp-stream-7 There's instructions on how to upgrade to the technical preview and you'd have to imagine that Microsoft will get that sorted out by the time it launches.
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RVProfootballer posted:Some of the visual badness of TouchWiz can be changed by changing the launcher to Nova Launcher or Google Now Launcher or whatever, but that by no means gets rid of all of it, as the notification drawer, lock screen, and settings won't be changed by the launcher, nor will any of the under-the-hood stuff. Don't plan to put custom ROMs on it. Android is a ton better than it used to be, and the Galaxy Tab S screen is awesome, but the iPad Mini will still win on software and apps. If the price is the same or the Samsung is more, it is very tough to recommend it over the iPad. If the Samsung costs significantly less than the iPad, then it ends up being a bit more of a decision, and you'll just have to decide whether the cost difference is enough to make up the experience/quality difference. Yeah I had read about the nova launcher. I've been out of the android game for quite a few years and just figured I would root it. The 16gb versions of the Tab S 8.4 and ipad mini 2 are the same price at $299. I like the fact that the Samsung has a microsd slot, but I don't know if that is a deal killer. I'm tempted to buy the samsung from Best Buy and return it if I don't like it. Daimo posted:Another thing to bear in mind with Samsungs is that they come with knox, a hardware trip switch. Once you root it you can't RMA it and you're locked out of official OTAs. So it's a pretty big gamble if you plan to buy it with the intent of trying custom ROMs. As you aren't locked into the eco system you may as well get Ipad. Ah I had no clue there was a hardware switch. If I get the Tab, I definitely don't plan on rooting it now.
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Call Me Charlie posted:http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/installing-windows-10-technical-preview-hp-stream-7 I clicked with the full intention of doing this, but fuckin'a Microsoft. I don't know if I have 4 hours to go through all of this.
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I have a $100 giftcard to Canadian BestBuy and am thinking about getting a tablet. I've been reading the thread a bit and see that people here seem to suggest refurb iPads or 2013 Nexus 7s but I don't think they carry those here. e: I do see an iPad Mini on there but I don't know which model it is. Any suggestions from what's available here: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/categor...than%2B%2524100 I'm not expecting to replace my desktop or Nexus 5 but I'd like something I can watch videos or read stuff on. I'm probably willing to go up to $300. Either that or buy a cheap remote control drone. Acer Pilot fucked around with this message at 18:55 on Apr 3, 2015 |
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Is anyone familiar with kids tablets? I'm also looking at possibly getting them one. I was looking at the Kindle Fire Kids Edition, but it seems to have so so reviews. Mainly people complain about the lack of space, poor battery life and slow charging times. Is the space due to Freetime being on there having a bunch of extra crap preloaded? The Kindle HD6 looks like it's the same thing minus the case and 2 year warranty yet it has stellar reviews in comparison.
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Acer Pilot posted:I have a $100 giftcard to Canadian BestBuy and am thinking about getting a tablet. I've been reading the thread a bit and see that people here seem to suggest refurb iPads or 2013 Nexus 7s but I don't think they carry those here. The options there aren't very appealing. The non-iPad tablets aren't really worth it. The iPad Mini on the site is the first-generation version, which has the non-Retina display. I'll leave it for the others here to decide if it's worth getting for $162 ($262 less the gift card).
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anakha posted:The options there aren't very appealing. The non-iPad tablets aren't really worth it. The original iPad Mini is not worth buying. Its literally an iPad 2 and will just not be that fast at this point. IPad Mini 2 however, is usually a really good buy because its only 1 year old hardware and it went down in price with the 3 coming out. For those reasons it's just harder to find.
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So this is the Apple iPad mini 2 you guys are talking about I assume? http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product...19757dd2b48en02 It's $308.99 so I guess it's still within range.
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Acer Pilot posted:So this is the Apple iPad mini 2 you guys are talking about I assume? Yup that's it. Fyi 16Gb is a pretty small amount, for just a few apps you'll get by, if you want to use it for gaming (bigger apps) or things like music and video you may want to consider the 32GB.
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Duckman2008 posted:Yup that's it. Fyi 16Gb is a pretty small amount, for just a few apps you'll get by, if you want to use it for gaming (bigger apps) or things like music and video you may want to consider the 32GB. Ok, so 32gb iPad mini 2 is $357.99 and after tax and the apparently 2 giftcards I have, it's about $287.29 after tax. I see an iPad Air but that's even more expensive. So before I start buying anything, what's the general feeling on the Asus Transformer Pad and Samsung Galaxy Tab S tablets listed on this page: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/categor...ice&sortDir=asc (The ones $340 and up) Also, thanks for all the input guys!
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Acer Pilot posted:Ok, so 32gb iPad mini 2 is $357.99 and after tax and the apparently 2 giftcards I have, it's about $287.29 after tax. I see an iPad Air but that's even more expensive. The Transformer Pad runs an older version of Android and uses an NVIDIA processor. NVIDIA has gotten a lot of well-deserved flak on this forum for how lovely their processors are, so I'd advise to stay away. The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 has newer specs and hardware than the iPad Mini 2, but the Touchwiz UI Samsung overlaid on the Android OS is, well, a polarizing topic here. Some are fine with it, others hate it. If you've used Samsung phones/tablets before and don't mind the UI, it's an option. The iPad still has the better app ecosystem, though.
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I'm in the market for a tablet to use for school and work stuff because I don't want to lug my laptop back and forth on a 30-45 minute public transit commute every day. Basically I just need something that will run MS Office Suite, play videos and music well, maybe do some very light gaming. What's my best option in the $300-350 range?
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Rap Record Hoarder posted:I'm in the market for a tablet to use for school and work stuff because I don't want to lug my laptop back and forth on a 30-45 minute public transit commute every day. Basically I just need something that will run MS Office Suite, play videos and music well, maybe do some very light gaming. What's my best option in the $300-350 range? iPad Mini 2 or iPad Air if you can find one in that price range.
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Rap Record Hoarder posted:I'm in the market for a tablet to use for school and work stuff because I don't want to lug my laptop back and forth on a 30-45 minute public transit commute every day. Basically I just need something that will run MS Office Suite, play videos and music well, maybe do some very light gaming. What's my best option in the $300-350 range? If you need a keyboard attachment, probably the ASUS Transformer T100. If you want a pen, probably the Toshiba Encore 2 Write. Whatever you go with, be sure to do your research before you buy.
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What's a good tablet for <$150, ideally around $100? I'll be using it for internet browsing, videos, and casual gaming (Candy Crush, KoDP, PAD). Also feel free to recommend things a little out of the price range, since I'll be trawling through craigslist as well.
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Is the HD Kindle Fire 6/7 good? My mother is thinking about buying one for herself so she can browse the internet, watch Netflix and read books. http://www.amazon.com/Fire-HD-Display-Wi-Fi-GB/dp/B00KC6I06S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428466778&sr=8-1&keywords=kindle+fire+hd+6 I have no idea since I am not a tablet person and only use PCs.
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Every mom with a kid old enough to ask that question for them wants an iPad. Edit: Actually an iPad mini because it fits in their purse.
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Duckman2008 posted:Eh, couldn't know on the exact device, but it can't exactly be that great. I'd get a 2012 N7 over it personally, although for its price the 2013 N7 is still the best android tab. Alrighty, I did it. I ordered this thing for under $40, brand spanking new--despite everyone's advice. I'll share my experiences with you folks so that you can all shake your heads in disbelief . . .
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That is all we ask in return.
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I don't think I've seen it on sale other than a price mistake once. It might be better to ask the e-reader thread. I have ads on my Paperwhite and don't find them obtrusive at all. You can always get it with ads then pay to remove them later if they bother you.
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My mother in law hates her Windows 8 laptop. Wife believes the answer is either a tablet or a Chromebook. Wife and I both already use and can provide support for an Android tablet (although I want to play with a Chromebook. . .  ). Will also eventually replace a Nokia Win 8 phone.I believe the Nexus 7 is the go to, but every other previous generation member of my family (mom, dad, step dad, etc) have all detested 7" tablets as being too small. Is the Nexus 9 the next go to? Mother in law also insists that a keyboard is necessary (even though she refuses to use the keyboard on her win8 laptop), can I slap just any Bluetooth keyboard on any Android tablet and expect a good experience?
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The Nexus 9 has been pretty universally derided as being not very great, largely to a stupidly designed SoC. It'll sound like an odd recommendation being that it's kind of gaming-focused, but the Nvidia Shield tablet is the go-to 9" Android tablet.
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I want an Air or Air 2 but hate spending money. Assuming I don't play any really complex games but just use the thing for browsing the web and streaming videos and email and face time will I miss the extra GB of RAM if I get a refurbished Air over the Air 2? Any major issues with the Air I need to know about? I expect 32GB is plenty of memory for my purposes. The Mini is a nonstarter. Waaaaaay too small, even if the resolution is high.
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Loucks posted:I want an Air or Air 2 but hate spending money. Assuming I don't play any really complex games but just use the thing for browsing the web and streaming videos and email and face time will I miss the extra GB of RAM if I get a refurbished Air over the Air 2? Any major issues with the Air I need to know about? I expect 32GB is plenty of memory for my purposes.
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Bummer. Oh well. Maybe Apple will drop the iPad Air 3 in a couple of weeks. Otherwise 
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what's the opinion of something like a Surface Pro 2/ 256gb/ 8gb for purposes of school and extremely light gaming? I ask, because you can basically pick one up for $600 with keyboard most of the time and the ability to use the pen for notetaking is extremely appealing to me. Can also pick up a refurb powercover off amazon for $70, which helps shore up its average battery life to somewhere around 8 hours total. Thoughts?
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The Windows 8.1 Tablet thread would probably have a better idea, but my guess would be that it would largely be okay.
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Loucks posted:Bummer. Oh well. Maybe Apple will drop the iPad Air 3 in a couple of weeks. Otherwise October is still technically a couple of weeks, I guess?
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I finally pulled the trigger on an Nvidia Shield last week, but I am packing it up to send back to Amazon because the wifi is so terrible that the tablet is mostly unusable for anything but the lightest web browsing. What originally attracted me to the Shield was its excellent handwriting/digitizer (which is actually quite good), so now I'm looking at a plan B for an Android tablet that I can write on. The Shield was a little on the small side for my taste, so I think the note or the note pro would fit the bill, although I'm a little hesitant about the price. Are there other options?
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I didn't even know the Shield had a digitiZer, but the Note is pretty much your only other Android option, so there you go.
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Endless Mike posted:I didn't even know the Shield had a digitiZer It's not a proper digitizer, but it uses the GPU to <some magic I don't understand> and the end result is pretty good stylus precision and touch rejection.
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Nut Bunnies posted:October is still technically a couple of weeks, I guess? Is that the refresh cycle? I'm really tight-fisted when it comes to spending on gadgets, so that just might work.
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Loucks posted:Is that the refresh cycle? I'm really tight-fisted when it comes to spending on gadgets, so that just might work. Apple's last couple iPad updates have been in October. It's likely their next will be as well.
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Acer Pilot posted:so i bought the ipad mini 2. it looks pretty but i probably need a case. Let us know what you end up with. The gf has a Smart Cover case with built in stand which is excellent for watching movies or browsing the forums, but not so good for playing games or typing in portrait mod. We're looking for a more minimalist phone style case but with a built in stand to watch Netflix.
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