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Hi there, I'm currently looking for a tablet. I've never owned one before so I have no experience whatsoever with the gadget. I'm confused as to whether I should choose Android or Windows 8 as my tablet's OS.
One thing for sure, I won't be getting iOS because I have a Lenovo laptop and I want to be able to connect my tablet to my laptop.
I would only use my tablet primarily for reading pdf's and watching videos (such as youtube or flv/mp4 files) and also for wi-fi. I'm not going to use it for gaming or video/photo editing and other stuff like that.
So here are some features that I'm looking for in my tablet for consideration:
- Large screen size (reading & watching videos are more comfortable on large screens)
- Long or at least a decent battery life (I spend most of my time on the road so I won't have plenty of time to charge every now and then)
- A nice screen display (again, for reading & watching video purposes)
That's it. Like I said, I won't be using it to play games or other high-tech utility stuff; only the basic stuff such as reading, watching videos, and wi-fi.
Thank you in advance.
Could you also recommend me the name/brand of the tablets? There are so many Android/Windows 8 tablets out there. Each has its own specs and features. I don't know much about tablets so I'm clueless as to choose the right one for me.
Wow thank you Jdeats. That's some insightful info you've provided me right there. :) Anyway, yeah a lot of people told me to go with Android tablets instead since Windows 8 tends to have a lot of problems that ought to be fixed by Microsoft,
I was initially thinking something like the Samsung Galaxy Tab/Note 10.1, Google Nexus 10, or Asus Transformer Pad Infinity, but I have my doubts though because I heard/read that :
- Galaxy Tab/Note : screen quality is rather poor
- Nexus 10 : battery life is disappointing (plus the charger charges very slowly it's annoying)
- Asus Transformer : sooo.... pricey (plus I also heard that it still runs on the old Ice Cream Sandwich OS as opposed to the current Jellybean - don't know if it would make much of a difference though)
So I don't know....
I've heard before about Microsoft Surface Pro and Amazon Kindle Fire but I haven't really checked on them both. But I do know that cnet.com named Microsoft Surface the best Wind
Oh my previous post got cut...! Anyway, here's the rest of the post :
I've heard before about Microsoft Surface Pro and Amazon Kindle Fire but I haven't really checked on them both. But I do know that cnet.com named Microsoft Surface the best Windows 8 tablet around and Kindle Fire HD the best media consumption tablet.
I don't know, though. I still have my doubts. What do you think?
Answer
First a bit about Windows tablets: Windows tablets actually come in two varieties, Windows 8 tablets which are actually tablet/notebook PC hybrids (e.g. Microsoft Surface Pro) and then those running Windows RT (Microsoft Surface) which is a stripped down version of Windows 8 that looks like Windows 8, but can only run Windows RT apps purchased through the Microsoft app store. The price difference is significant. Windows RT tablets start around $500 ($600 with the keyboard/case attachment) and then Windows 8 tablets (Surface Pro) starting around $900. Windows RT is Microsoft's tablet OS and devices that run Windows RT are lighter weight and are priced comparable to other tablets. Tablet devices running Windows 8 are really notebooks that can transform into heavy tablets. The thing I love about the Microsoft Surface tablets are the flip-case and the integrated keyboard. No other tablet gets this right like Microsoft has done. Also, I like that Microsoft Office is included with every Windows tablet.
Android tablets will give you access to more apps and will cost about $100 less for comparable screen size. If you have an Android phone you'll be able to download apps you've already purchased through Google Play or Amazon App Store to your tablet at no cost. Samsung Galaxy Tab and Google Nexus 10 are two models I would recommend looking at, both will give you access to the Google Play Store with tens of thousands of movies, books, etcâ¦
Based on what you've said you're looking for "using it for the basic stuff: reading, watching videos, wi-fi (web browsing)" I would strongly recommend you look at the larger Kindle Fire HD 8.9". The Kindle Fire HD is an Android tablet, it's just running Amazon's custom version of Android. The most popular Android apps are available in the Amazon App store. On top of being a high quality product the Kindle Fire HD has the advantage of Amazon's huge library of movies, books and music. No other tablet can claim this library and Amazon has not released their video player for other Android tablets. You can rent movies on the Kindle Fire HD that you can not on a Windows tablet or any other Android tablet yet, Google Play and Microsoft's App Store just can't compete with Amazon's library.
So given all of this information I would suggest taking a trip to your local Best Buy and spending some time with the Microsoft Surface, The Galaxy Tab and the Kindle Fire HD.
First a bit about Windows tablets: Windows tablets actually come in two varieties, Windows 8 tablets which are actually tablet/notebook PC hybrids (e.g. Microsoft Surface Pro) and then those running Windows RT (Microsoft Surface) which is a stripped down version of Windows 8 that looks like Windows 8, but can only run Windows RT apps purchased through the Microsoft app store. The price difference is significant. Windows RT tablets start around $500 ($600 with the keyboard/case attachment) and then Windows 8 tablets (Surface Pro) starting around $900. Windows RT is Microsoft's tablet OS and devices that run Windows RT are lighter weight and are priced comparable to other tablets. Tablet devices running Windows 8 are really notebooks that can transform into heavy tablets. The thing I love about the Microsoft Surface tablets are the flip-case and the integrated keyboard. No other tablet gets this right like Microsoft has done. Also, I like that Microsoft Office is included with every Windows tablet.
Android tablets will give you access to more apps and will cost about $100 less for comparable screen size. If you have an Android phone you'll be able to download apps you've already purchased through Google Play or Amazon App Store to your tablet at no cost. Samsung Galaxy Tab and Google Nexus 10 are two models I would recommend looking at, both will give you access to the Google Play Store with tens of thousands of movies, books, etcâ¦
Based on what you've said you're looking for "using it for the basic stuff: reading, watching videos, wi-fi (web browsing)" I would strongly recommend you look at the larger Kindle Fire HD 8.9". The Kindle Fire HD is an Android tablet, it's just running Amazon's custom version of Android. The most popular Android apps are available in the Amazon App store. On top of being a high quality product the Kindle Fire HD has the advantage of Amazon's huge library of movies, books and music. No other tablet can claim this library and Amazon has not released their video player for other Android tablets. You can rent movies on the Kindle Fire HD that you can not on a Windows tablet or any other Android tablet yet, Google Play and Microsoft's App Store just can't compete with Amazon's library.
So given all of this information I would suggest taking a trip to your local Best Buy and spending some time with the Microsoft Surface, The Galaxy Tab and the Kindle Fire HD.
iPhone 4s or Razr Maxx?
Jorge Chri
looking at getting one of these two phones. will be my first smart phone. i have seen many good reviews for both phones. i have also seen a few negative reviews for both phones. i will be using the phone mainly for internet browsing, social media, music, and some apps. please recommend one or the other and give reasons/problems/anything else that would help me choose. no alternatives please.
Answer
Go with the Razr Maxx. I own this phone and it is the best phone out....period.
The Consumer Report overall score is 80 out of a possible 100. This phone was rated excellent in all categories but three. Two were a very good rating and one good rating. CR rated this phone higher than any current smartphone that Verizon has and was second only to the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket (AT&T) which has a score of 81. Plus you get the speed of Verizon's LTE Network. This phone will soon be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich (the new Android operating system) and will also soon have international roaming available.
CR's Take
With its phenomenal battery life, the Droid Razr Maxx will give you more time to enjoy its many high-definition, high-speed, charms at full throttle without being tethered to a charger.
Highs
⢠Outstanding battery life, with 13.25 hours of talk time
⢠Superb 4.3-inch high-resolution display with excellent keypad readability under most lighting conditions, even in bright light
⢠Exceptional ease of use, messaging, and Web browsing
⢠Excellent e-mail readability and attachment capabilities
⢠Lets you create and edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets out of the box
⢠Very good photo quality
⢠Supports fast 4G data networks, which lets Verizon users, for the first time, be on a phone call while surfing the Web
⢠Uses versatile Android operating system, with access to many apps and services
Lows
⢠Larger than many of the smart phones we've tested
⢠Has a non-removable battery
⢠Fair voice quality when listening
⢠Lacks a physical button for quick phone access, and its virtual keypad makes it hard to enter a number without looking
⢠Lacks preset text messages and doesn't let you create your own presets (GoSMS fixes this)
As for the iPhone 4s.......It scores 67 out of 100 points.
CR's Take
iPhone 4S builds on the versatility and innovation of its predecessor by including one of the best cameras we've seen on a phone, and a fascinating, built-in voice-activated "assistant" called Siri that's fairly good at following complex orders--at least most of the time. What's more, this model doesn't have the signal-reception problem we confirmed on the iPhone 4 during testing.
Highs
⢠Built-in voice-controlled personal digital assistant
⢠Top-notch high-resolution display
⢠Display and keypad are easy to see in bright light
⢠Dynamic, intuitive iOS operating system provides superb multimedia functionality and simple access to most features
⢠Among the best phone cameras for both picture and video quality
⢠Front-facing camera facilitates video chats and self-portraits
⢠The best mp3 player we've seen in a phone, with a unique interface that lets you flip through your music
⢠Easy access to Apple's online stores, with an unmatched selection of apps, games, music, and more
⢠Can be used internationally
Lows
⢠Doesn't allow you to create and edit Word documents or Excel spreadsheets out of the box, though you can open them
⢠Lacks Flash video
⢠Fair voice quality when listening
⢠Virtual keypad makes it hard to enter a number without looking
⢠Lacks a physical button for quick phone access
⢠Phone battery can only be replaced by Apple
Go with the Razr Maxx. I own this phone and it is the best phone out....period.
The Consumer Report overall score is 80 out of a possible 100. This phone was rated excellent in all categories but three. Two were a very good rating and one good rating. CR rated this phone higher than any current smartphone that Verizon has and was second only to the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket (AT&T) which has a score of 81. Plus you get the speed of Verizon's LTE Network. This phone will soon be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich (the new Android operating system) and will also soon have international roaming available.
CR's Take
With its phenomenal battery life, the Droid Razr Maxx will give you more time to enjoy its many high-definition, high-speed, charms at full throttle without being tethered to a charger.
Highs
⢠Outstanding battery life, with 13.25 hours of talk time
⢠Superb 4.3-inch high-resolution display with excellent keypad readability under most lighting conditions, even in bright light
⢠Exceptional ease of use, messaging, and Web browsing
⢠Excellent e-mail readability and attachment capabilities
⢠Lets you create and edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets out of the box
⢠Very good photo quality
⢠Supports fast 4G data networks, which lets Verizon users, for the first time, be on a phone call while surfing the Web
⢠Uses versatile Android operating system, with access to many apps and services
Lows
⢠Larger than many of the smart phones we've tested
⢠Has a non-removable battery
⢠Fair voice quality when listening
⢠Lacks a physical button for quick phone access, and its virtual keypad makes it hard to enter a number without looking
⢠Lacks preset text messages and doesn't let you create your own presets (GoSMS fixes this)
As for the iPhone 4s.......It scores 67 out of 100 points.
CR's Take
iPhone 4S builds on the versatility and innovation of its predecessor by including one of the best cameras we've seen on a phone, and a fascinating, built-in voice-activated "assistant" called Siri that's fairly good at following complex orders--at least most of the time. What's more, this model doesn't have the signal-reception problem we confirmed on the iPhone 4 during testing.
Highs
⢠Built-in voice-controlled personal digital assistant
⢠Top-notch high-resolution display
⢠Display and keypad are easy to see in bright light
⢠Dynamic, intuitive iOS operating system provides superb multimedia functionality and simple access to most features
⢠Among the best phone cameras for both picture and video quality
⢠Front-facing camera facilitates video chats and self-portraits
⢠The best mp3 player we've seen in a phone, with a unique interface that lets you flip through your music
⢠Easy access to Apple's online stores, with an unmatched selection of apps, games, music, and more
⢠Can be used internationally
Lows
⢠Doesn't allow you to create and edit Word documents or Excel spreadsheets out of the box, though you can open them
⢠Lacks Flash video
⢠Fair voice quality when listening
⢠Virtual keypad makes it hard to enter a number without looking
⢠Lacks a physical button for quick phone access
⢠Phone battery can only be replaced by Apple
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