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Fred Flintstone
Posts: 366
Nov 18, 2011 9:24am
Looking at getting the wife a tablet for Christmas. I have looked at the Samsung Galaxy, the iPad, and a few others. Any recommendations?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 18, 2011 9:25am
iPad is the best.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 18, 2011 9:26am
I'm sure dlazz will agree.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Nov 18, 2011 9:29am
My dad has a Samsung Galaxy Tab......its junk.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 18, 2011 9:36am
Don't buy an iPad unless you buy two, so you'll have something when the first one breaks.
The Equalizer
Posts: 1,003
Nov 18, 2011 9:36am
I'm reading good things about the kindle fire.
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MontyBrunswick
Nov 18, 2011 9:37am
Kindle Fire if you want cheap, or iPad if you want to piss away $600
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Nov 18, 2011 9:42am
The iPad blows everything else out of the water, but pricey. I've also heard the Nook is nice.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 18, 2011 9:43am
iPad.
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MontyBrunswick
Nov 18, 2011 9:50am
FWIW: Tablets aren't as great as everyone makes them out to be.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 18, 2011 10:04am
Automatik;977800 wrote:The iPad blows everything else out of the water, but pricey. I've also heard the Nook is nice.
This.
Also, the Toshiba thrive is a nice alternative that has been on sale several times recently for 310
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Nov 18, 2011 11:48am
FIFYdlazz;977810 wrote:FWIW: Since a Tablet can't wipe my ass, I don't think they do enough
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Steel Valley Football
Posts: 4,548
Nov 18, 2011 12:01pm
sleeper;977794 wrote:Don't buy an iPad unless you buy two, so you'll have something when the first one breaks.
We have two and they both work fine. Did yours break on you?
Id recommend getting the 3G. We did on one and just have wifi on the other and I hate not being able to take it places; can only use it at home or where there's wifi.
NYFan54
Posts: 570
Nov 18, 2011 12:11pm
Sleeper just hates all things Apple. A buddy of mine has been searching for weeks for a $60 Android tablet from Big Lots. Seems pretty legitSteel Valley Football;977972 wrote:We have two and they both work fine. Did yours break on you?
Id recommend getting the 3G. We did on one and just have wifi on the other and I hate not being able to take it places; can only use it at home or where there's wifi.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 18, 2011 12:25pm
Every Apple product that I own has malfunctioned.Steel Valley Football;977972 wrote:We have two and they both work fine. Did yours break on you?
Id recommend getting the 3G. We did on one and just have wifi on the other and I hate not being able to take it places; can only use it at home or where there's wifi.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Nov 18, 2011 1:32pm
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Nov 18, 2011 1:42pm
Did you ever think that maybe it's the owner and not the product?sleeper;978001 wrote:Every Apple product that I own has malfunctioned.
#You'reARetard
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 18, 2011 2:23pm
Probably ID-10-T malfunctions.sleeper;978001 wrote:Every Apple product that I own has malfunctioned.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Nov 18, 2011 2:49pm
dont waste your money on a tablet.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 18, 2011 2:58pm
I've never had any other issues with any other companies. Even my car has never had a problem. Apple sells the myth of quality rather than actual quality.Scarlet_Buckeye;978082 wrote:Did you ever think that maybe it's the owner and not the product?
#You'reARetard
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Nov 18, 2011 3:00pm
I love my iPad, but I also "need" it for work, in other words it helps me do my job better. I dont really use games or stream or anything. Dont use it as a laptop, but at the same time when I go somewhere out of town it is great to just pack the iPad and not the Laptop. Also hold the charge for a weekend trip where my Laptop lasts less than 2 hrs anymore.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 18, 2011 3:04pm
sleeper;978181 wrote:I've never had any other issues with any other companies. Even my car has never had a problem. Apple sells the myth of quality rather than actual quality.
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Steel Valley Football
Posts: 4,548
Nov 18, 2011 4:40pm
I'm using HBO GO right now on my iPad and love it. Not long from now, once AT&T gets the kinks out, I'll be watching my cable TV on my iPad from anywhere I want. The app lets you manage your DVR on it as well. It's like you're sitting in front of your TV.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Nov 18, 2011 4:46pm
What app is that for ATTSteel Valley Football;978333 wrote:I'm using HBO GO right now on my iPad and love it. Not long from now, once AT&T gets the kinks out, I'll be watching my cable TV on my iPad from anywhere I want. The app lets you manage your DVR on it as well. It's like you're sitting in front of your TV.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 18, 2011 4:47pm
Use it while actually sitting in front of your tv. It'll be like sitting in front of your tv while sitting in front of your tv.Steel Valley Football;978333 wrote:I'm using HBO GO right now on my iPad and love it. Not long from now, once AT&T gets the kinks out, I'll be watching my cable TV on my iPad from anywhere I want. The app lets you manage your DVR on it as well. It's like you're sitting in front of your TV.