[AT] OT — Tablet computers
Mike M
meulenms at gmx.com
Tue Apr 14 13:29:44 PDT 2020
Thanks Spencer, I will look for a straight up I-Pad, if they do offer
student discounts, my daughter has an .edu account we can use. I'm not
anti Apple per se, but I grew up on Microsoft in college with Windows
using version 3.1. As I understand it Apple, even though superior, would
not grant licensing for their operating system, so most software was
written for Windows. Deep down, I know that Apple is a better product,
but at times it doesn't play well with others. The reason my wife's
I-pad is so slow is that I cannot find any third party ad blocking
software for it. My windows machine is much faster due to the fact I can
run several anti ad ware blocking programs on it, and rarely see an ad.
I had to try and diagnose a computer problems the other day and had to
go back to IE9, to eliminate the browser as the problem. Holy crap, if I
had to put up with that many ad's and popups everyday, I wouldn't use
the Internet.
Thanks,
Mike M
On 4/14/2020 4:12 PM, Spencer Yost 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
>>> <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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