[AT] OT — Tablet computers

Tue Apr 14 09:44:06 PDT 2020

I made the mistake of looking at Newegg..., now I want an iPad!

SO

On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 12:24 PM Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:

> Thanks guys, I'll check the Apple refurbished and the Newegg site.
>
> Mike M
>
>
> On 4/14/2020 1:25 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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