[AT] OT — Tablet computers

Tue Apr 14 13:22:30 PDT 2020

I wasn't going to say this, but Spencer basically just did.  With Apple you
get what you pay for.  I have an iMac at home and I'm on my second iPhone
in 10 years.  They literally never give me a bit of trouble and that's
really saying something over a span of 10 years! (7 on the Mac)

SO

On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 4:12 PM Spencer Yost <spencer at rdfarms.com> wrote:

> First off:  great gift idea.   I’m sure she’ll appreciate it.
>
>  Apple keeps a really tight control on prices and their partners can’t
> undercut them by much.  The few bucks you might save at Newegg may not be
> worth it since Apple presale support is pretty good. In addition if you buy
> from Apple I understand they take trade-ins. At least get some credit on
> your wife’s current iPad.
>
> Also get the model that is just “iPad“. There is an iPad Pro, iPad Air,
> etc. Just the straight up iPad is what you need. 32 GB model should be
> plenty as well since she doesn’t use the camera.    Might want to double
> check her current usage tho to be sure.   She might also start using the
> camera when she sees how good the camera has gotten.
>
> Connectors have changed quite a bit over the years. If she has any devices
> she wants to plug-in you might need to check on getting an adapter.   I
> guess that can come after the unwrapping.
>
> As an aside:  I’ve been doing software for a living for a long time and I
> have never understood many folks reluctance to use Apple products. Sure,
> they are expensive. But they’re really good products and Apple is more
> likely than any other vendor to support their customers, back their product
> and protect your privacy. Those are important things to me. Full
> disclosure:  I have a personal Mac and a work Mac.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Spencer
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 14, 2020, at 3:29 PM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>
>  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> 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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