ricobenfico
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by ricobenfico on Jun 16, 2013 16:23:41 GMT 1, I know there are other forums galore on this topic but I'd value peeps thoughts on here...
I'm looking for nice and simple web browsing with ability to uploading and taking photos and uploading/watching the odd video or so. It's for my father in law who is a keen silver surfer and likes to get out and about exploring. Child proof/friendly would also help.
Thanks in advance ..
I know there are other forums galore on this topic but I'd value peeps thoughts on here...
I'm looking for nice and simple web browsing with ability to uploading and taking photos and uploading/watching the odd video or so. It's for my father in law who is a keen silver surfer and likes to get out and about exploring. Child proof/friendly would also help.
Thanks in advance ..
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by nealmason1986 on Jun 16, 2013 16:52:01 GMT 1, If you don't want an ipad the next best thing is the Google nexus 7 or 10 and well priced to. I think it's one of the best reviews in the stuff magazine top 10 as well.
If you don't want an ipad the next best thing is the Google nexus 7 or 10 and well priced to. I think it's one of the best reviews in the stuff magazine top 10 as well.
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shaunq
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by shaunq on Jun 16, 2013 19:12:20 GMT 1, I know there are other forums galore on this topic but I'd value peeps thoughts on here... I'm looking for nice and simple web browsing with ability to uploading and taking photos and uploading/watching the odd video or so. It's for my father in law who is a keen silver surfer and likes to get out and about exploring. Child proof/friendly would also help. Thanks in advance ..
I know there are other forums galore on this topic but I'd value peeps thoughts on here... I'm looking for nice and simple web browsing with ability to uploading and taking photos and uploading/watching the odd video or so. It's for my father in law who is a keen silver surfer and likes to get out and about exploring. Child proof/friendly would also help. Thanks in advance .. I use a galaxy note 10.1 and it's really very very good for everything you listed Ricobenfico. Extremely good & extremely user friendly. Fotos & videos great resolution and screen view of them. I've tried a few tablets and prefer this for ability and value for money. Easy to use even for a less tecky minded user. Hope this helps |
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ricobenfico
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by ricobenfico on Jun 16, 2013 19:43:13 GMT 1, This is great, much appreciated. I'm going to look up your recommendations after dinner. Thanks so far everyone.
This is great, much appreciated. I'm going to look up your recommendations after dinner. Thanks so far everyone.
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.dappy
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by .dappy on Jun 16, 2013 20:07:33 GMT 1, nexus 7 only has a front facing camera, so difficult to take photos. New N7 due out in July though. Don't be tempted by Kindle Fire etc (imo) - only access to Kindle 'shop'. You can get the full range of books on android (N7 or Galaxy) via a kindle app no probs.
Galaxy Note 10.1 again full range of android apps via google play. Also now has Ice Cream Sandwich 4.1 as OS which is good!
nexus 7 only has a front facing camera, so difficult to take photos. New N7 due out in July though. Don't be tempted by Kindle Fire etc (imo) - only access to Kindle 'shop'. You can get the full range of books on android (N7 or Galaxy) via a kindle app no probs.
Galaxy Note 10.1 again full range of android apps via google play. Also now has Ice Cream Sandwich 4.1 as OS which is good!
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Finsbury
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by Finsbury on Jun 16, 2013 20:47:03 GMT 1, Don't get an ipad if you want to use this forum on it! Super slow 
Don't get an ipad if you want to use this forum on it! Super slow |
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gravity1
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by gravity1 on Jun 16, 2013 20:53:23 GMT 1, I'm on an iPad now and it's lightning fast .. web surfing is your connection speed .. if anything the processing and graphics power of apple is almost always superior
Don't get an ipad if you want to use this forum on it! Super slow
I'm on an iPad now and it's lightning fast .. web surfing is your connection speed .. if anything the processing and graphics power of apple is almost always superior Don't get an ipad if you want to use this forum on it! Super slow |
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craigf
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by craigf on Jun 16, 2013 21:20:23 GMT 1, I'm on an iPad now and it's lightning fast .. web surfing is your connection speed .. if anything the processing and graphics power of apple is almost always superior Don't get an ipad if you want to use this forum on it! Super slow
I've an ipad 1 and it is so slow on this site its untrue. For everything else it is great, but since the upgrade of the site it is really annoying to use on here
I'm on an iPad now and it's lightning fast .. web surfing is your connection speed .. if anything the processing and graphics power of apple is almost always superior Don't get an ipad if you want to use this forum on it! Super slow I've an ipad 1 and it is so slow on this site its untrue. For everything else it is great, but since the upgrade of the site it is really annoying to use on here |
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stang
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by stang on Jun 16, 2013 21:23:36 GMT 1, I'm on an iPad now and it's lightning fast .. web surfing is your connection speed .. if anything the processing and graphics power of apple is almost always superior I've an ipad 1 and it is so slow on this site its untrue. For everything else it is great, but since the upgrade of the site it is really annoying to use on here
I'm on an iPad now and it's lightning fast .. web surfing is your connection speed .. if anything the processing and graphics power of apple is almost always superior I've an ipad 1 and it is so slow on this site its untrue. For everything else it is great, but since the upgrade of the site it is really annoying to use on here Yeah don't know why but the forum is pretty much unusable on my iPad 2 - screens keep hanging, text freezes while you're typing- just not an enjoyable experience at all |
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gravity1
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by gravity1 on Jun 16, 2013 21:27:56 GMT 1, Strange .. mine works great on the site as does my ipone but I am in the US, wonder if that is the difference
I've an ipad 1 and it is so slow on this site its untrue. For everything else it is great, but since the upgrade of the site it is really annoying to use on here Yeah don't know why but the forum is pretty much unusable on my iPad 2 - screens keep hanging, text freezes while you're typing- just not an enjoyable experience at all
Strange .. mine works great on the site as does my ipone but I am in the US, wonder if that is the difference I've an ipad 1 and it is so slow on this site its untrue. For everything else it is great, but since the upgrade of the site it is really annoying to use on here Yeah don't know why but the forum is pretty much unusable on my iPad 2 - screens keep hanging, text freezes while you're typing- just not an enjoyable experience at all |
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Finsbury
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by Finsbury on Jun 16, 2013 21:33:16 GMT 1, On other forums I use I have no lag whatsoever on my ipad. I think the problem started for me when the new layout/changes were made here. However maybe it is down to the ipad also as when I used an ipad mini last week briefly it seemed to work fine. Baffled tbh
On other forums I use I have no lag whatsoever on my ipad. I think the problem started for me when the new layout/changes were made here. However maybe it is down to the ipad also as when I used an ipad mini last week briefly it seemed to work fine. Baffled tbh
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Cornish Crayon
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by Cornish Crayon on Jun 16, 2013 21:35:41 GMT 1, 
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Graham H
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by Graham H on Jun 16, 2013 21:39:43 GMT 1, I'm on iPad 3.. It's taken me 5 goes to write this.. With txt lag, jumping words..adding letter m in between words. And jointing sesentences drives me nuts.. And cut and paste drives me mad
As you can see above an example of letters adding toto words
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Strange .. mine works great on the site as does my ipone but I am in the US, wonder if that is the difference Yeah don't know why but the forum is pretty much unusable on my iPad 2 - screens keep hanging, text freezes while you're typing- just not an enjoyable experience at all
I'm on iPad 3.. It's taken me 5 goes to write this.. With txt lag, jumping words..adding letter m in between words. And jointing sesentences drives me nuts.. And cut and paste drives me mad As you can see above an example of letters adding toto words gggrrrrrr Strange .. mine works great on the site as does my ipone but I am in the US, wonder if that is the difference Yeah don't know why but the forum is pretty much unusable on my iPad 2 - screens keep hanging, text freezes while you're typing- just not an enjoyable experience at all |
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gravity1
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by gravity1 on Jun 16, 2013 22:52:40 GMT 1, I'm replying on mine as well and works like a charm. Are you in the US? Maybe try using an alternative browser like puffin. I use puffin because it supports flash
I'm replying on mine as well and works like a charm. Are you in the US? Maybe try using an alternative browser like puffin. I use puffin because it supports flash
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ricobenfico
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by ricobenfico on Jun 16, 2013 23:40:55 GMT 1, Thanks again guys, one thing that I've gleaned from the above for sure is to stay away from ipad's for a few reasons. Have to say, my reason for this thread was that I wanted to stay away from ipad but just wasn't sure best place to start. So thanks for the recommendations and perseverance.
PS Cornish, my aunt makes the best Scottish Tablet (untouchable) so I'm sorted for that kind of tablet, ;-)
Thanks again guys, one thing that I've gleaned from the above for sure is to stay away from ipad's for a few reasons. Have to say, my reason for this thread was that I wanted to stay away from ipad but just wasn't sure best place to start. So thanks for the recommendations and perseverance.
PS Cornish, my aunt makes the best Scottish Tablet (untouchable) so I'm sorted for that kind of tablet, ;-)
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by tomjedimaster on Jun 17, 2013 7:24:12 GMT 1, That's right, stick with android. I love my Nexus 7. I also use it as a GPS in the car when I need it. It has a voice activated function that is decent.
You might want to consider getting something with an SD slot along with a front/rear camera if you want to use it for photos (the Samsung offers this).
That's right, stick with android. I love my Nexus 7. I also use it as a GPS in the car when I need it. It has a voice activated function that is decent.
You might want to consider getting something with an SD slot along with a front/rear camera if you want to use it for photos (the Samsung offers this).
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iamzero
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by iamzero on Jun 17, 2013 7:29:48 GMT 1, I have the same problems using this forum with the iPad 3. Almost unusable with lag and freezing up and would love to know why?
I have the same problems using this forum with the iPad 3. Almost unusable with lag and freezing up and would love to know why?
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 7:40:29 GMT 1, ....make sure that it is properly turned on iamzero.
....make sure that it is properly turned on iamzero.
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iamzero
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by iamzero on Jun 17, 2013 8:21:15 GMT 1, I just kept seeing the apple logo in the centre of the screen for ages and then realised I had the thing backwards.
I just kept seeing the apple logo in the centre of the screen for ages and then realised I had the thing backwards.
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 8:49:49 GMT 1, Ha i knew it would be something simple like that! silly you.I had a similar thing where i was having problems cleaning my ears with cotton buds,in the end i realised i hadnt been using a cotton bud but our local vicar!,what we like!.
Ha i knew it would be something simple like that! silly you.I had a similar thing where i was having problems cleaning my ears with cotton buds,in the end i realised i hadnt been using a cotton bud but our local vicar!,what we like!.
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stang
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by stang on Jun 17, 2013 9:21:21 GMT 1, I'm replying on mine as well and works like a charm. Are you in the US? Maybe try using an alternative browser like puffin. I use puffin because it supports flash
I'm replying on mine as well and works like a charm. Are you in the US? Maybe try using an alternative browser like puffin. I use puffin because it supports flash great tip! just downloaded it and writing this message with no issues. Must be a safari problem - great that it supports flash too |
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 15:54:50 GMT 1, Asus transformer is a pretty good tablet, it also has a keyboard and mouse clip on so you can use it like a net book when you want to (also improves battery life when clipped into the keyboard)
Asus transformer is a pretty good tablet, it also has a keyboard and mouse clip on so you can use it like a net book when you want to (also improves battery life when clipped into the keyboard)
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Warm Gun
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by Warm Gun on Jun 17, 2013 20:48:39 GMT 1, So in an unexpected turn of events everyone has nominated the tablet that they personally own as the one to get. Who'd have thought eh? 
So in an unexpected turn of events everyone has nominated the tablet that they personally own as the one to get. Who'd have thought eh? |
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.dappy
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by .dappy on Jun 17, 2013 20:57:32 GMT 1, not really, I am part of the apple family as well - its all about functionality, what you want to do and value for money. itunes is the best music library, but with isyncr you cannot complain about the music on android. also prefer my videos thru itunes, just the way it is. But I think you will find it hard anyone saying kindle fire etc is the top. not talking about kindle and kindle epaperwhateveritis as they are the best book readers. all imo 
UPDATE: new N7 will have front (1.2MP) and rear (5MP) or so the rumour says 
not really, I am part of the apple family as well - its all about functionality, what you want to do and value for money. itunes is the best music library, but with isyncr you cannot complain about the music on android. also prefer my videos thru itunes, just the way it is. But I think you will find it hard anyone saying kindle fire etc is the top. not talking about kindle and kindle epaperwhateveritis as they are the best book readers. all imo UPDATE: new N7 will have front (1.2MP) and rear (5MP) or so the rumour says |
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tommm9
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by tommm9 on Jun 17, 2013 22:22:43 GMT 1, Can't go wrong with a Nexus IMO
Can't go wrong with a Nexus IMO
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by nealmason1986 on Jun 18, 2013 0:02:37 GMT 1, I don't have a nexus 10, I use a cheap cnm tablet from argos but if I was to pick the best alternative to an ipad it would defo be a nexus 10.
I don't have a nexus 10, I use a cheap cnm tablet from argos but if I was to pick the best alternative to an ipad it would defo be a nexus 10.
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ricobenfico
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Best Tablet Out There at the mo..., by ricobenfico on Aug 28, 2013 15:22:49 GMT 1, Just thought I'd update this thread and say I bought the father in law a Samsung Galaxy 2. He loves it, finds it very easy to use for his needs. I can also confirm that my email address is now constantly being bombarded by him on a daily basis...... how do you block emails ;-)
Thanks for everyone's help above.
Just thought I'd update this thread and say I bought the father in law a Samsung Galaxy 2. He loves it, finds it very easy to use for his needs. I can also confirm that my email address is now constantly being bombarded by him on a daily basis...... how do you block emails ;-)
Thanks for everyone's help above.
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