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ravencajun - another tablet question

12 years ago

ravencajun:

You seem super knowledgeable on all things technical. I am as well but am seriously lacking on tablet knowledge. My sister-in-law is taking the plunge and wants to buy a tablet that is MS Word and MS Excel compatible (or capable).

I didn't think tablets had the OS/RAM to support MS applications? Maybe there are apps for them! Do you know of any tablets that fit the bill? I think she'd be better off getting a small laptop.

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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
12 years ago
yes I think the new Microsoft Surface tablets can or any that are running windows. They will be pretty expensive since they are newer versions.

Android tablets and Ipads will not. However there are apps that are office apps that are very good but if she wants just those specifically she will have to go with a microsoft based tablet.

Tell her to look at the Surface tablet first and go from there.
Surface Pro

My Asus transformer Tf300 has Polaris office on it which is a very good office suite if she can look at the specs on that and thinks it would work for her then she will find several Android tablets that can have that app installed.

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IF she thinks Polaris will work for her then pretty much any good quality Android tablet would be a candidate including the ASUS transformer like I have it is a great choice since you can get the additional dock which is a real laptop type keyboard which snaps right onto the tablet making it both a laptop and tablet.
ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T
I got mine complete tablet and dock for under $300 so there are deals out there.
dees_1
Original Author
12 years ago
Awesome! Thanks!!! I'll pass the info on. She was rather vague in her request (via Twitter).
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janie_ga
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We use ASUS and Samsung for our research study. I think she would be happy with either brand. I have not used either for actual word processing but have regularly downloaded files to review before responding to emails and such.

Raven, thanks for that link.... I am still just using my Pandigital from a couple of years ago for nighttime reading because I did not want to spend the $$$ for a nicer one. Seems the prices are starting to go down a bit.
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Hi Ravencajun! There are actually apps that are capable of word processing if that is what your sister need. These are available both in tablets that support microsoft OS and android devices. There are even tablets that have dual OS and support both android and windows OS which will surely have apps that can be used for word processing. You can check out this site, it might help. There are numerous tablets posted with its features and prices so you and your sister choose which ones are affordable and avoid spending beyond your budget. the link is http://www.ankaka.com/Wholesale-android-tablets_c10124
dees_1
Original Author
12 years ago
She specifically stated MS Word and MS Excel. She probably won't settle for a similar program; I am pretty sure she will need those programs for her job. Thanks for the info; I am sure others will appreciate it too.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
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mark joined today from China to advertise his site.
dees_1
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12 years ago
Hmmmm....he must be Rick' brother. Get it?? I'll be here all week. Try thd veal. ;)

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