[AT] OT — Tablet computers

szabelski at wildblue.net szabelski at wildblue.net
Tue Apr 14 14:05:20 PDT 2020


 Mike,

Just thought of one more thing. You said you have a daughter in college, she should be able to get software packages at student discounts. So if you wife needs something, have your daughter check into it.

Carl
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From: szabelski at wildblue.net
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Subject: Re: [AT] OT — Tablet computers

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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Sent: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:52:47 -0400 (EDT)
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>
> To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> 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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