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Tezcatlipoca 21-12-2013 20:46
Re: Best Tablet
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris (Post 35656665)
To answer the OPs point about wanting 3/4G as well as WiFi, stop and think for a moment about how you use a tablet. It is not a phone, you can't easily use it walking down the street the way you do with a phone. Chances are you are only going to get it out when you are sitting down somewhere, and then you can usually find a hotspot to connect to. I have a 3G slot in my iPad, not from choice but because the end-of-line model I bought on eBay just happened to have one. But I have never put a SIM in it and in 3 years I can probably think of only a handful of times I'd genuinely wished I'd had one.

When I come to replace my iPad I won't be seeking out a model with a SIM slot.
... to add to that:

Also consider that, depending upon what phone you have, you may be able to "tether" it to a WiFi only tablet and use the phone's 3G/4G connection when not able to use WiFi.

I have only ever had WiFi iPads, and on those rare occasions when I've not been able to use WiFi I have just tethered my iPad to my phone and used the phone's 3G connection.

damien c 21-12-2013 21:37
Re: Best Tablet
 
I have used a Ipad, Nexus 7, Note II and a Surface Pro 2 and I have to say the Nexus 7 was the one I recommend to people, however when I have the cash sorted I will be buying myself a Surface Pro 2 and will then tether my phone to it if I need internet access, whilst I am out and about.

Personally I will never own another Apple product after my previous experience but I can understand why some people do like them, and like the whole ecosystem around them but for me it's just not something I am interested in.

Just think about whether you want the added expense of a 3G/4G tablet when you are possibly already paying for a phone tariff that may, have more than enough of a bandwidth allowance for the 2 devices.

LSainsbury 21-12-2013 21:38
Re: Best Tablet
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nidge41 (Post 35656582)
Ok then guys what's the best Tablet out there? Budget is unlimited... I want one with 3G or 4G and not WIFI only so I can browse the web wherever I am.

There's no such thing as "best tablet". All you will do it get people's opinions and start a flame war between the iOS boys and Android folk. :p:

videodj 21-12-2013 21:49
Re: Best Tablet
 
As much as I hate the Apple ecosystem, I still think the ipad is one of the best tablets out there. The problem is once you buy into Apple, it's a pain to get out. At the minute I have an ipad2 and a samsung galaxy. To get them to play nicely I had to ditch most things icloud and use google instead. I have an ipod and my wife has an iphone, so all our music is in itunes, so your pretty much stuck with Apple when it comes to music and I have money invest in Apps. I've been looking for a new tablet and it's between The Galaxy Note 2014 and iPad Air, given that I already have many ipad apps, I'm leaning towards the iPad, even though I prefer the Galaxy Note as it's more versatile and not as limited by storage capacity due to the SD slot.

To be honest both have their good and bad points, and if I had the money, I'd probably have both! I'd also agree that 3g is not really worth the extra on a tablet, I have it, but have never used it, if I need internet while I'm out I just tether to my phone.

Nidge41 22-12-2013 08:36
Re: Best Tablet
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35656588)
You need to decide what type of tablet you want. 7" or Large.

The best tablet is probably the iPad Air. Followed by the smaller iPad mini Retina. Simply because the iOS software still edges out Android when it comes to the tablet and the App Store for tablet application still isn't that good on Android IMO. However the Nexus 7 is also a very good tablet as well, great hardware, great screen and it's much cheaper than it's closet rival - the iPad Mini Retina.

So large tablet: iPad Air is simply way out there.
Smaller Tablet: iPad Mini or Nexus 7 dependent on if you want iOS or Android respectively.
I'd like a large screen.

jb66 22-12-2013 09:03
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Then its between note 2014 or ipad air

Nidge41 22-12-2013 11:15
Re: Best Tablet
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jb66 (Post 35656861)
Then its between note 2014 or ipad air
I'm swaying towards the Note at the moment. The ipad looks amazing but the note is edging it at the moment.

tizmeinnit 22-12-2013 14:21
Re: Best Tablet
 
I would buy the note if it was for me just because no iTunes lol

Tezcatlipoca 22-12-2013 16:12
Re: Best Tablet
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tizmeinnit (Post 35656897)
I would buy the note if it was for me just because no iTunes lol
You don't need to use iTunes with the iPad.

tizmeinnit 22-12-2013 16:53
Re: Best Tablet
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 35656942)
You don't need to use iTunes with the iPad.
cool teach me :) saves me having to store or Bethia's library when I give her hers :)

Damien 23-12-2013 09:42
Re: Best Tablet
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nidge41 (Post 35656858)
I'd like a large screen.
OK. Decide how important it is to you to be able to access the file system via drag and drop on your PC. If it's not too important then I would strongly recommend the iPad Air. In my opinion the software on the iPad is considerably better than that on Android. The only Android tablet I would look at is the Nexus 7 which is a smaller screen.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by LSainsbury (Post 35656758)
There's no such thing as "best tablet". All you will do it get people's opinions and start a flame war between the iOS boys and Android folk. :p:
Well you would only get opinions but I think people can be quite impartial on the merits and flaws of the various devices. I am a Mac user with a Nexus 5 phone. I get whichever is best tbh.

qasdfdsaq 23-12-2013 19:58
Re: Best Tablet
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35657127)
Well you would only get opinions but I think people can be quite impartial on the merits and flaws of the various devices. I am a Mac user with a Nexus 5 phone. I get whichever is best tbh.
Lies! If you'd have gotten whatever was best you'd have got an iPhone 5!

tizmeinnit 23-12-2013 21:10
Re: Best Tablet
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 35656942)
You don't need to use iTunes with the iPad.
Quote:
Originally Posted by tizmeinnit (Post 35656961)
cool teach me :) saves me having to store or Bethia's library when I give her hers :)
bump

does it just work without connecting to iTunes first?

Gary L 23-12-2013 21:33
Re: Best Tablet
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tizmeinnit (Post 35657320)
bump

does it just work without connecting to iTunes first?
You have to have iTunes installed, but you never have to touch it.

you can use ifunbox or iTools to transfer media to iphone/ipad.

I prefer ifunbox.

tizmeinnit 23-12-2013 21:44
Re: Best Tablet
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 35657324)
You have to have iTunes installed, but you never have to touch it.

you can use ifunbox or iTools to transfer media to iphone/ipad.

I prefer ifunbox.
and its safe to use and does not need a jailbreak?


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