Notices
The Basement Non-Honda/Acura discussion. Content should be tasteful and "primetime" safe.

Tablet users come hither

Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:03 PM
  #1  
DarkStarr's Avatar
DarkStarr
Thread Starter
Shake n Bake!
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 11,794
Likes: 1
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default Tablet users come hither

Just picked up a used Transformer Pad Infinity 32 gig from a friend for $300. Came with a case, probably looking at the docking station soon. Wish it had a kickstand. Debated on this vs an iPad but the price was right. Should be nice for couch browsing, using at work with some EMS apps, and taking with me to meet clients and for when at meetings with my motorcycle group.

Anyone else using one?
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:23 PM
  #2  
Black2KGSR's Avatar
Black2KGSR
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 21,463
Likes: 0
From: Charlotte, NC
Default

Have a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. I actually bought it for the wife, but she never uses it. I only use it pretty much for reading digital comic books
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2013 | 10:02 PM
  #3  
flipped cracka's Avatar
flipped cracka
BOOM goes the dynamite!
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 27,571
Likes: 1
From: in a van down by the rive
Default

Nexus 7 here. I like it. Came over from an ipad2. I have an android phone, so I like that I can sync everything up.
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2013 | 10:38 PM
  #4  
DarkStarr's Avatar
DarkStarr
Thread Starter
Shake n Bake!
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 11,794
Likes: 1
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default

That was a selling point for me too, syncing. From what I am reading this and the Nexus 7 are pretty comparable.
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2013 | 10:55 PM
  #5  
jaymar88's Avatar
jaymar88
HA.net Workout Krew
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 9,039
Likes: 0
From: In the gym
Default

Tyler has an ipad (og version) but is soon gonna be upgrading to the new ipad. I just picked up a kindle fire (80 bucks) and its pretty nice. No serious requirements from it other than reading and light surfing.
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 05:11 AM
  #6  
b00gers's Avatar
b00gers
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 58,579
Likes: 0
From: Lll
Default

Nexus 7. I use it everyday on the couch or bed. Perfect size. All I do is surf the web and sometimes play games. I also keep my Google stuff on there.
__________________
.
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 10:16 AM
  #7  
e3NiNe's Avatar
e3NiNe
#CustomUserTitle
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 63,855
Likes: 1
From: glass case of emotion
Default

iPad user here. I have an HP Touchpad and Galaxy Tab too.

If I have business needs, getting an Android for Google Sync is worth it. The Android platform is a bit of a mess though.

Otherwise, the iPad is the standard. The screen, sound quality, and integration with Apple TV are very nice. Developer and Market support are unmatched.
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 11:18 AM
  #8  
TheOtherDave™'s Avatar
TheOtherDave™
Apathy Kills
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 60,714
Likes: 0
From: The Left Lane
Default

Agreed with Dr. Drew.

Had a Toshiba Thrive before the iPad2. Screen alignment went out of whack two months after purchase. Toshiba told me to kick rocks; thankfully, Best Buy had my back. I will never buy a Toshiba product again. And IMO, Google needs to crack the whip on this kind of bullshit, because it gives Android a terrible image.
__________________
:: :ToDspin: - supermod - but who gives a shit?

:: HAN Integra FAQ: If, by some miracle, yours hasn't been stolen... check it out!
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 12:11 PM
  #9  
Zackk's Avatar
Zackk
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 10,168
Likes: 4
From: New Orleans
Default

Had a Galaxy tab. The OS was a nightmare. I just needed it for PDF viewing and power points. No dice.

Got an iPad and haven't looked back. Won't be making that mistake again.
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 12:11 PM
  #10  
DarkStarr's Avatar
DarkStarr
Thread Starter
Shake n Bake!
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 11,794
Likes: 1
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default

It does lag a little at times, but other than that I am liking it. I've been Android since day one so being familiar with the OS was a plus. If I had to pay full retail I would have had a hard time justifying this over an iPad.
Reply


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:13 AM.