[AT] OT - Tablet computers

[Kenneth Gene Waugh]

Today the only tablet I have is an Amazon 10", which I got only because I
wanted a tablet but did not want to spend a lot of money. I had an Apple
iPad at one time (the very first model they made), and use iPhones yet
today. I agree with those who say if she really uses it, is happy with it,
the Apple might just be the way to go.

On Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 3:34 PM Henry Miller <hank at millerfarm.com> wrote:

> There are not many choices.
>
> Google has decided that androids are phones and so the tablet offerings
> have a bit of a not quite there feel. They work, but there are rough edges
> depending on how the specific manufacturer supports it (Samsung might okay
> as they have budget). Google wants to push the chrome platform but that is
> targeted at laptops and low powered desktop and so again as a tablet it can
> work but might be rough edges.
>
> I've heard good things about the Microsoft surface line, it again is a
> laptop but reports are it is an okay tablet when you detach the keyboard.
> Reports all agree though, a lot of the hardware lacks robustness and will
> break if you look at it wrong. Pay extra for business class and get a good
> brand.
>
> There are also Linux tablets, but even the enthusiasts admit they are not
> ready for real use. This might actually change this year, we will see...
>
> Which is why the iPad is the tablet most people with a tablet get. Nothing
> else is there.
>
> --
>   Henry Miller
>   hank at millerfarm.com
>
> On Mon, Apr 13, 2020, at 13:49, Mike M wrote:
> > Seems like a slow day, so I thought I'd ask about tablet computers. My
> > wife has an I-pad that is about 7 years old or so, it is extremely slow
> > and freezes often, leaving her frustrated. She has a birthday coming up
> > so I thought I'd buy her a new tablet. I'm a little overwhelmed. Here's
> > what she needs it for: general web surfing, Facebook, and looking up
> > medical cases for the next day. She's in the OR, and the University uses
> > a double verification system in order for her to log into her work
> > email, and patient charts, so it would need the ability to do that.  I
> > can try to find the name of the program if necessary. I would prefer to
> > stay away from Apple, simply due to the cost. Any thoughts would be
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Mike M
> >
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Gene
Kenneth Gene Waugh
Elgin, Illinois
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