[AT] OT — Tablet computers

Phil Auten pga2 at basicisp.net
Tue Apr 14 05:38:39 PDT 2020


I will second Tyler's recommendation of Newegg. I have bought a lot of 
computer parts and accessories from them since 2000. Always a good price 
and excellent service.

Phil in TX


On 4/14/2020 12:25 AM, Tyler Juranek wrote:
> Hi Mike,
>   Have you ever thought about trying Newegg? I don't know if they sell
> Apple products, but I'll tell you my story.
>   Back in 2015, I bought an HP probook. One of my buddies is an
> assistive tech dealer. Since I am visually impaired, I thought I'd be
> nice and give him some business, even though I can go buy a computer
> and set it up myself.
>   Anyway, I used the livin' crap out of it. Jump ahead to December of
> 2019. Windows 7 was about to go bye bye in January. I thought I would
> just upgrade the one I had. Wrong.
>   Since I am a power user, I knew a new computer was in order. I needed
> something powerful, as not only do I do the basics, but I host an
> internet radio program, broadcast live events, do the books for my
> business, etc. So I called HP. For everything I needed, the thing was
> going to be 3 grand! I got on Newegg and bought the same exact
> computer for $1100. I am very happy with it now. I would check on
> Newegg for a tablet like your wife wants. I would bet they have it.
>   Tractor note: I really need to get the Oliver 770 out and ready to go
> for the rides this summer, but its to cold and rainy to do so.
>   Good Luck,
>   Tyler Juranek
>   IA
>
> On 4/13/20, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>> Note, my wife has no idea that this is coming, I just hear her complain
>> about it enough to know she needs a new one. I have a love/hate
>> relationship with Apple, yes they work, but man are they spendy.
>>
>> Mike M
>>
>> On 4/13/2020 10:33 PM, Chuck Bealke wrote:
>>> Five years ago Shirlee bought a 12” iPad. I thought it too big and pricey
>>> but withheld comment. Good thing.  Ever since she has spent a good part of
>>> her day with it and loves it for all kinds of things. Even lugged it along
>>> on a round the world trip (ignoring my advice) and had WiFi on ship and
>>> hotels for most of trip.
>>>
>>>> On Apr 13, 2020, at 8:19 PM, Cecil Bearden <crbearden at copper.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> My experience after 40 years of marriage in August is just pony up the
>>>> money to let her buy what she wants and don't try to influence her
>>>> decision.  That way if the one she gets is obsolete or has to be changed
>>>> in the next 6 months It shouldn't be your fault.   Note I said
>>>> Shouldn't.................
>>>> Cecil
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On 4/13/2020 5:37 PM, Spencer Yost wrote:
>>>>> Along the same lines your cell carrier might have specials on tablets as
>>>>> part of phone and/or contract renewal promotions. You might want to look
>>>>> into that.  I am with AT&T and I know I just heard of a deal where if
>>>>> you buy an iPhone at your renewal the pad was free or  real cheap.
>>>>>
>>>>> Of course, as is usual with my luck, the deal comes out just a few
>>>>> months after we traded/renews my wife’s iPhone...
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Apr 13, 2020, at 5:43 PM, Claude Kyker <claudekyker at gmail.com>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Something to be aware of is whether to get “WIFI only “ or get one
>>>>>> that is capable of using cellular data. WIFI only is good when you have
>>>>>> access to WIFI,  cellular data can be used anywhere cel signal is
>>>>>> available. Not saying what you need, just making sure you are aware.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Claude
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Apr 13, 2020, at 4:42 PM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Ugh, not what I wanted to hear, but it sounds like a newer Apple is
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> way to go. All their work computers are Windows based and sometimes
>>>>>>> they
>>>>>>> just don't play together well.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Mike M
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 4/13/2020 4:08 PM, Henry Miller 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.
>>>>>>>>
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