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Tablet: iPad, Kindle, Nook, oh my!

Discussion in 'Tilted Gear' started by PonyPotato, Apr 22, 2012.

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  1. cynthetiq

    cynthetiq Administrator Staff Member Donor

    Location:
    New York City
    So how is it working out for you?
     
    cynthetiq, May 12, 2012
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  2. PonyPotato

    PonyPotato Very Tilted

    Location:
    Columbus, OH
    So far, love it! The documents app I got kinda sucks, so I might change that soon. However, I LOVE Notability, especially with my stylus, and I love the case I got - BoxWave Nero Nuovo.

    I've also found an anatomy app that's great for school, and dropbox is awesome. Loving it for reducing the amount of paper I have to carry!
     
    PonyPotato, May 13, 2012
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  3. cynthetiq

    cynthetiq Administrator Staff Member Donor

    Location:
    New York City
    That is a nice case :) I'll have to look into notability because it would be nice to be able to markup my PDFs for some of the customer service reporting that I do.
     
    cynthetiq, May 13, 2012
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  4. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    Okay, shit's starting to heat up in this tablet war.

    Microsoft announces a tablet: Microsoft's Surface Will Influence Future iPads, Gates - Smarthouse

    Google's releasing the Nexus 7 this month (with a price half that of an iPad): Google Nexus 7 release date tipped as July 19th by retailer | T3

    Amazon is rumoured to be releasing the Kindle Fire 2 within weeks; Seven-Inch Kindle Fire 2 Might Ship In Early August

    And now Apple has announced a "mini" iPad due for the end of the year: Report: Apple Preps iPad Mini to Battle Nexus 7, Kindle Fire | PCWorld

    What do you make of it? Will this eventually lead to the widespread adoption of tablet computers? Will they become ubiquitous? Is this the future?

    Major players such as Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Samsung, and Google (and RIM?) are certain to keep this up as they vie for dominance in a growing market. After decades, tablets seem to have taken hold.
     
    Last edited: Jul 5, 2012
    Baraka_Guru, Jul 5, 2012
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  5. Shadowex3

    Shadowex3 Very Tilted

    It gets better, you missed the Asus Transformer Infinity which will be keeping their tradition of top flight hardware and adding a 1920x1200 resolution screen to the mix. I stand by my conviction that the netbook/tablet transformer is the best idea of the lot, and if they just made a way to seamlessly attach your phone to it (docking space in the base?) they would basically have THE device, leaving us only wanting a PC at home for truly intensive work.
     
    Shadowex3, Jul 7, 2012
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  6. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    Yes, it appears that Asus has a lot to gain between the Transformer and the Nexus 7.
     
    Baraka_Guru, Jul 8, 2012
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  7. redux

    redux Very Tilted

    Location:
    Foggy Bottom
    Apple is facing an anti-trust lawsuit from the Dept of Justice on illegal price-fixing on e-books that, IMO, Apple is likely to lose.

    Unfortunately, the case wont go to court until next June.
     
    redux, Jul 8, 2012
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  8. Daniel_

    Daniel_ The devil made me do it...

    Location:
    The United Kingdom, naturally
    I am reading this on a Samsung Galaxy2 7inch 8gb (expandable to 40gb with a 32gs card) tab that is running Android ICS anc cost £200, half the price of the nearest equivalent iPad.

    So far, I am very impressed. My wife has a 16gb iPad 2 wifi which I also rate highly, but it is not worth twice the money, imho.
     
    Daniel_, Jul 9, 2012
    #48
  9. cis689

    cis689 Slightly Tilted

    I have a ipad2 and a Nexus7. I like the size of the ipad2 but kinda prefer the design of the Nexus.
     
    cis689, Nov 14, 2012
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  10. martian

    martian Server Monkey Staff Member

    Location:
    Mars
    You may be interested in the Nexus 10, in that case. It just released, and looks to be a great tablet for folks who are into the 10" form factor.

    I love my Nexus 7, personally. I prefer it to the 10" tablets because it's easy to hold one-handed. Makes it great for general lounging around purposes.
     
    martian, Nov 14, 2012
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  11. cis689

    cis689 Slightly Tilted

    I seen those!!! I want it :)
     
    cis689, Nov 14, 2012
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  12. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    The Nexus 7 is attractively priced compared to the iPad mini ($209 vs. $329), but then again I would have a hard time giving up the OS integration I'd get with the iPad.

    Yes, if I ever make the leap to a reader type device, it will likely be a tablet for multifunction. I'm still clinging to the idea, however, that e-ink is what will sell me ultimately for reading books.

    I'm conflicted.
     
    Last edited: Nov 14, 2012
    Baraka_Guru, Nov 14, 2012
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  13. cis689

    cis689 Slightly Tilted

    Looking for a tab for my kids for xmas. Anyone have the Kindle Fire? I would think for roughly the same price the winner would be the Nexus7.

    They need to drop the price on that iPad mini. Pretty pricey for what you are getting (and compared to the competition)
     
    cis689, Nov 14, 2012
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  14. Plan9

    Plan9 Rock 'n Roll

    Location:
    Earth
    I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 ($199) and it's friggin' fantastic. Martian is absolutely correct about it being better than a 10". It fits in my friggin' jacket pocket and I can palm it when I'm using it instead of holding/balancing it like an expensive clipboard as is such with the larger screen.
     
    Plan9, Nov 14, 2012
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  15. cis689

    cis689 Slightly Tilted

    What made ya go with the Samsung over the others at the same price?
     
    cis689, Nov 16, 2012
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  16. Plan9

    Plan9 Rock 'n Roll

    Location:
    Earth
    It has a 32gb microSD slot for crazy expansion.

    That and Martian recommended it.
     
    Plan9, Nov 16, 2012
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  17. cynthetiq

    cynthetiq Administrator Staff Member Donor

    Location:
    New York City
    Dude you like 7 inches better than 10 inches. There I said it.
     
    cynthetiq, Nov 17, 2012
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  18. Strange Famous

    Strange Famous it depends on who is looking...

    Location:
    Ipswich, UK
    I have a Kindle and I love it.

    As an E-reader, its light enough to comfortably hold in one hand while walking or sitting or laying in bed or whatever, and has great battery life.

    An Ipad does a lot more than a Kindle, but if the primary function is reading books, it is just a bit heavy and cumbersome, even if you get a strap. You cant (or I cant) comfortably hold an Ipad between two figures while I'm shifting about .
     
    Strange Famous, Nov 17, 2012
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  19. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    This is why the iPad mini appeals to me.

    The key thing is having a book reader/news reader combo. Some news apps have text articles with links to video clips and even radio broadcasts (more or less in podcast form). Pretty awesome.

    I'm kinda upset they made it, for now I'm actually wanting a tablet.
     
    Last edited: Nov 17, 2012
    Baraka_Guru, Nov 17, 2012
    #59
  20. ASU2003

    ASU2003 Very Tilted

    Location:
    Where ever I roam
    The iPad mini needs the retina screen... The iPad (4) with retina display is about as perfect as you can get.
     
    ASU2003, Nov 17, 2012
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