[AT] OT — Tablet computers
Mike M
meulenms at gmx.com
Tue Apr 14 12:29:44 PDT 2020
So I'm an Apple newb, and prefer to stay that way. I have always found
that I get the most bang for my computer buck if I buy last years latest
and greatest, when the purist need the absolute latest model. She
doesn't use the camera, so that's a feature that I'm not concerned
about. What model has the fastest processing speed, and will give me the
most bang for my buck?
Thanks,
Mike M
On 4/14/2020 12:44 PM, Stephen Offiler wrote:
> 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
> <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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
> <mailto: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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