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lhslep134

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Apr 26, 2012 12:10 AM
I wasn't going to get a tablet because I wasn't a fan of the price, but Samsung just came out with the Galaxy 2 7" 8GB for $250. Anyone have a tablet/thoughts?
Apr 26, 2012 12:10am
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Apr 26, 2012 12:26 AM
lhslep134;1153189 wrote:I wasn't going to get a tablet because I wasn't a fan of the price, but Samsung just came out with the Galaxy 2 7" 8GB for $250. Anyone have a tablet/thoughts?
Yes I have a Toshiba Thrive 10" and I love it. One of the biggest pluses for me is you can hook up an external hard drive to it to transfer or watch movies, etc. That's a huge need for me especially on deployment it worked well. Some quirkiness with stock browser but others are downloadable. I like it because I'll sit in bed and surf and read. Sometimes reply on here but it can be a PITA to type.
Apr 26, 2012 12:26am
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Apr 26, 2012 9:00 AM
I have a Samsung Galaxy and the New Gen IPad. Spend the money, get the IPad. It blows the Galaxy out of the water.
Apr 26, 2012 9:00am
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Apr 26, 2012 9:13 AM
I have an iPad 2, and I'll be honest... I don't get the craze about tablets. I have a 17" laptop, a smart phone... why the hell do I need a tablet? I just don't get the craze.

Now... if I didn't have a computer, then OK.
Apr 26, 2012 9:13am
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Apr 26, 2012 9:15 AM
ernest_t_bass;1153309 wrote:I have an iPad 2, and I'll be honest... I don't get the craze about tablets. I have a 17" laptop, a smart phone... why the hell do I need a tablet? I just don't get the craze.

Now... if I didn't have a computer, then OK.
This is where I'm at now. I certainly see uses for it for some people, but I'm not one of them. Someone who travels a lot could benefit from one.
Apr 26, 2012 9:15am
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Apr 26, 2012 9:18 AM
I had one but found that I only used it on the can. Even then, I'd be just as happy with my phone.
Apr 26, 2012 9:18am
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Apr 26, 2012 9:18 AM
WebFire;1153313 wrote:This is where I'm at now. I certainly see uses for it for some people, but I'm not one of them. Someone who travels a lot could benefit from one.
My pickle is that I got it free from work. It was our tech director's old one. He got the new Gen, so gave me his old one. I feel like I should be using it for my job, but can't find any uses for it, where I couldn't just use my computer or iPhone instead. My daughter loves it, and uses it for AR tests and other things.
Apr 26, 2012 9:18am
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Apr 26, 2012 9:18 AM
Does the new Samsung Tab have 4g/LTE?

My dad has the first edition. He got a nice deal because Verizon suckered him in to a year long data contract, which I wouldn't recommend unless it has 4g. Just go wifi only.

At first I thought tablets weren't really for me, but I find myself messing with it when I'm home. It's still not as smooth as an iPad, but for the price it's not bad.
Apr 26, 2012 9:18am
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Apr 26, 2012 10:00 AM
From my understanding you should wait 1-2 years on tablets. Right now they are more like phones than computers, as they run apps to try to simulate what computers can do. But in 1-2 years they will be more like computers (able to run a lot of the same programs) than phones.
Apr 26, 2012 10:00am
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Apr 26, 2012 10:02 AM
Fly4Fun;1153362 wrote:From my understanding you should wait 1-2 years on tablets. Right now they are more like phones than computers, as they run apps to try to simulate what computers can do. But in 1-2 years they will be more like computers (able to run a lot of the same programs) than phones.
lol wtf is the point of that?

Buy what you want when you want it, then decide how to deal with the upgrades when time comes.
Apr 26, 2012 10:02am
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Apr 26, 2012 10:03 AM
Fly4Fun;1153362 wrote:From my understanding you should wait 1-2 years on tablets. Right now they are more like phones than computers, as they run apps to try to simulate what computers can do. But in 1-2 years they will be more like computers (able to run a lot of the same programs) than phones.
From my understanding, mine was free. GTFO.

C4F
Apr 26, 2012 10:03am
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Apr 26, 2012 10:13 AM
Fly4Fun;1153362 wrote:From my understanding you should wait 1-2 years on tablets. Right now they are more like phones than computers, as they run apps to try to simulate what computers can do. But in 1-2 years they will be more like computers (able to run a lot of the same programs) than phones.
The problem with this is, if you wait for "better" technology, you'll be waiting forever. There is always something better on the horizon.
Apr 26, 2012 10:13am
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Apr 26, 2012 10:28 AM
Yes, technology will always be getting better. But there is a big difference between a tablet that is more like a smart phone and a tablet that is more like a computer.

Heaven forbid I share something that might be useful on a message board, ETB.
Apr 26, 2012 10:28am
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Apr 26, 2012 10:32 AM
Fly4Fun;1153420 wrote:Yes, technology will always be getting better. But there is a big difference between a tablet that is more like a smart phone and a tablet that is more like a computer.

Heaven forbid I share something that might be useful on a message board, ETB.
Whatever, C4F.
Apr 26, 2012 10:32am
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Apr 26, 2012 10:53 AM
Fly4Fun;1153420 wrote:Yes, technology will always be getting better. But there is a big difference between a tablet that is more like a smart phone and a tablet that is more like a computer.

Heaven forbid I share something that might be useful on a message board, ETB.
What's the big difference?
Apr 26, 2012 10:53am
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Apr 26, 2012 11:04 AM
Automatik;1153460 wrote:What's the big difference?
Apps on phones and tablets (not talking gaming apps, but work related apps) try to mimic what computer programs such as Microsoft Office do. They don't mesh all that great when trying to go from one medium to the other. However, soon (I heard anywhere from 6 months to a year) there will be the ability for the tablets to run actual operating systems of computers and their relevant programs. It'll be a lot more expensive at first but prices will come down.

I'm not an expert in technological matters, this is just what I've read and heard. Just trying to offer some helpful advice.
Apr 26, 2012 11:04am
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Apr 26, 2012 11:06 AM
Fly4Fun;1153482 wrote:Apps on phones and tablets (not talking gaming apps, but work related apps) try to mimic what computer programs such as Microsoft Office do. They don't mesh all that great when trying to go from one medium to the other. However, soon (I heard anywhere from 6 months to a year) there will be the ability for the tablets to run actual operating systems of computers and their relevant programs. It'll be a lot more expensive at first but prices will come down.

I'm not an expert in technological matters, this is just what I've read and heard. Just trying to offer some helpful advice.
Sure does sound like it, C4F.
Apr 26, 2012 11:06am
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Apr 26, 2012 11:16 AM
Fly4Fun;1153482 wrote:Apps on phones and tablets (not talking gaming apps, but work related apps) try to mimic what computer programs such as Microsoft Office do. They don't mesh all that great when trying to go from one medium to the other. However, soon (I heard anywhere from 6 months to a year) there will be the ability for the tablets to run actual operating systems of computers and their relevant programs. It'll be a lot more expensive at first but prices will come down.

I'm not an expert in technological matters, this is just what I've read and heard. Just trying to offer some helpful advice.
What "doesn't mesh"? You can produce documents on tablets and they work flawlessly between them and computer from my experience. Now Excel is another story, but honestly who would want to run Excel or any other "work related" programs on a tablet when laptops are available.
Apr 26, 2012 11:16am
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Apr 26, 2012 1:25 PM
Fly4Fun;1153482 wrote:Apps on phones and tablets (not talking gaming apps, but work related apps) try to mimic what computer programs such as Microsoft Office do. They don't mesh all that great when trying to go from one medium to the other. However, soon (I heard anywhere from 6 months to a year) there will be the ability for the tablets to run actual operating systems of computers and their relevant programs. It'll be a lot more expensive at first but prices will come down.

I'm not an expert in technological matters, this is just what I've read and heard. Just trying to offer some helpful advice.
I don't know what you mean. There are already Windows tablets and Windows 8 will be out soon that has a tablet friendly interface. So technically you can do that now.

But I don't know that people want full blown PC capability. They want something lighter and faster that has some of the major tools. Which is exactly what you described a tablet as. That's not to say the hardware for tablets won't evolve to the capability of current desktop machines.
Apr 26, 2012 1:25pm
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Apr 26, 2012 1:30 PM
ernest_t_bass;1153492 wrote:Sure does sound like it, C4F.
We get it.
Apr 26, 2012 1:30pm
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Apr 26, 2012 1:30 PM
I do not have an android tablet because I hate my android phone. I do have an iPad and love it so far.
Apr 26, 2012 1:30pm
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Apr 26, 2012 1:31 PM
Don't buy a tablet. They are stupid.
Apr 26, 2012 1:31pm
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Apr 26, 2012 1:51 PM
justincredible;1153704 wrote:We get it.
Whatever, justineFAILible.

Honestly, fly4fun doesn't bother me one bit.
Apr 26, 2012 1:51pm
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Apr 26, 2012 1:52 PM
justincredible;1153708 wrote:I do not have an android tablet because I hate my android phone. I do have an iPad and love it so far.
Besides gay porn, what do you use your iPad for?
Apr 26, 2012 1:52pm
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Apr 26, 2012 1:55 PM
justincredible;1153704 wrote:We get it.
I didn't, I think I need to read it one more time.
Apr 26, 2012 1:55pm