Android Tablet

8 years ago

I have also posted this inquiry in the Computer forum, but thought I would post it here too, since we have such an active group.

My old Asus Android Transformer tablet fell and broke and is no long usable. I am seriously considering purchasing another Android 10" tablet. I welcome any thoughts you may have and recommendations. It does not have to be a Transformer with the additional keypad. I found I did not like the keypad and used only the tablet, so a tablet is all I want.

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Michael

8 years ago

Look at the better grades offered by Lenovo and Samsung. I don't have either, but my kids do and they always return to those brands for replacements.

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stacey_mb
8 years ago
No advice on android, but I love my iPad Mini.
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moonie_57 (8 NC)
8 years ago
I can only make one comment... I don't like my kindle fire as an only tablet.
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Elmer J Fudd
8 years ago
Since an Android Tablet is identical (other than size) to an Android phone but with no "phone", I have both because we have Android phones and iPads.

Apple products command a price premium (which I think has allowed Android tablet sellers to creep up their prices too). I'm not sure they're worth the extra money unless ease of use is important and your other devices in the house are from Apple because cross product integration is pretty automatic and slick. iPad firmware makes everything easy but also inflexible. If you've been happy using an Android tablet, you'd probably gain nothing paying extra from an iPad and both product families do essentially the same thing the same way.

I would recommend staying away from the low price point ones. In the $200-$300 range you'll find a good selection of Android products from bigger name companies. But be careful, most break when dropped.
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mamapinky0
8 years ago
I love the Samsung tablet.
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8 years ago
I've had a Google Nexus for over four years. I think it was made by Asus then but they changed manufacturers. When I went to Best Buy a few weeks ago, it seems they've gone all in for Samsung tablets.

DH is retired from Intel and he has started buying Lenova products. I didn't know they made tablets.
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8 years ago
By the way, I have an iPad Mini, but really miss some of the Android apps and would like to be able to use them again.
WalnutCreek Zone 7b/8a
Original Author
8 years ago
mayflowers, I did not know Lenova made tablets either. I will start looking and comparing. Thanks to all of you for your guidance.
Elmer J Fudd
8 years ago
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Lenovo bought IBM's PC business (including the top-rated ThinkPad laptop line) in the early 2000s. I've long been a ThinkPad user and fan and over the years have always have had at least a few Lenovo PCs in-house. Right now, it's 3. Lenovo has proven itself to be a top quality producer of PCs, though I have no experience with its tablets.

Walnut Creek, which Android apps do you like that are unavailable in Apple's iOS? I knew there were a few minor pockets of unavailability in the other direction but not so much Android to iOS.
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WalnutCreek Zone 7b/8a
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8 years ago
Thank you all for the advice. I ordered the Samsung Tab A from Costco. Am so looking forward to getting it.

Elmer, there is a particular solitaire game and a crossword puzzle that I really like on the Andoid; those particular ones are not available on Apple. I think what I will do is just use the Android for any of the games I like to play to keep my brain from going to mush: Sudoku, Scrabble, Crosswords, and plan to find some more logic and number games.

Again, thank you all so much. The Tab A at Costco is on sale right now for members only with free shipping for any who might be interested.
Elmer J Fudd
8 years ago
Interesting. Enjoy your new tablet.
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