[AT] OT — Tablet computers
szabelski at wildblue.net
szabelski at wildblue.net
Tue Apr 14 14:00:01 PDT 2020
Just noticed that I indicated that the I-pad I priced had 32M. Should actually be 32Gb. Apparently nobody caught that.
Also another thing to check on is a company discount, they may offer one to hospitals. When I was working we could get one through the company.
Carl
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From: Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com>
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Subject: Re: [AT] OT — Tablet computers
Hi Carl, thanks for checking into that, you are right on the yearly cost
since the hospital bought the first one, her yearly costs were very low
:). I do have my own I pad but never use it. I used to use it for
Facebook, and that was it. Since I dumped Facebook, it just gathers dust.
Regards,
Mike M
On 4/14/2020 4:43 PM, szabelski at wildblue.net wrote:
> Mike,
>
> I took a quick look at Apple.com and priced out a basic I-pad with 32M and Wi-Fi and it was Under $400. There was also a tab for getting a trade-in discount. You’ll need her serial number to get the trade-in value, it indicated up to $480, but I’m sure you wouldn’t get the $480 on a seven year old I-pad unless she has it loaded.
>
> If you consider how long she’s had her current I-pad, your yearly cost has probably not been that much. You’ll probably get a decent yearly cost return if she keeps the new one for the same amount of time.
>
> Have you considered keeping her old I-pad for yourself?
>
> Carl
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> From: Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com>
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> Sent: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:29:44 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT — Tablet computers
>
> 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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