topic Re: First Tablet--Recommend Size, Please? in Electronics

First Tablet--Recommend Size, Please?

KarenQVC — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:59:42 GMT

Hi, All--I need to get a tablet to watch lectures while I sit in bed or on the couch. My laptop is just too heavy on my lap. This purpose is basically all I will use it for and strictly at home. I know there are many here who have gone through this. What size would you recommend? If you would like to include make and model and where to buy it, it would help even more. Thank you so much for your help.

Re: First Tablet--Recommend Size, Please?

KarenQVC — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:09:14 GMT

I forgot to add--given the limited use, please recommend one on the lower end of the price range. Thank you, again.

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Nuttmeg — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:43:33 GMT

I am going to say an iPad Air, or Ipad Air2. You should go to your local wireless store, and take a test drive. They will have the tablets connected to the web.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/tablet-buyer-s-guide

http://www.cnet.com/products/apple-ipad-air/

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mima — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:57:33 GMT

On 11/4/2014 nutmeg3 said:
I am going to say an iPad Air, or Ipad Air2. You should go to your local wireless store, and take a test drive. They will have the tablets connected to the web.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/tablet-buyer-s-guide

http://www.cnet.com/products/apple-ipad-air/

She said lower end of price range. If all she is going to do is watch lectures, she doesn't need a high dollar IPad.

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Nuttmeg — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:11:37 GMT

On 11/4/2014 mima said:
On 11/4/2014 nutmeg3 said:
I am going to say an iPad Air, or Ipad Air2. You should go to your local wireless store, and take a test drive. They will have the tablets connected to the web.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/tablet-buyer-s-guide

http://www.cnet.com/products/apple-ipad-air/

She said lower end of price range. If all she is going to do is watch lectures, she doesn't need a high dollar IPad.

She does need a quality product that will work. Her lecture may not view well on a $99 tablet running an older version of Android. Apple sells a large selection of product, any of them will do fine. https://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/

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mima — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:27:16 GMT

On 11/4/2014 nutmeg3 said:
On 11/4/2014 mima said:
On 11/4/2014 nutmeg3 said:
I am going to say an iPad Air, or Ipad Air2. You should go to your local wireless store, and take a test drive. They will have the tablets connected to the web.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/tablet-buyer-s-guide

http://www.cnet.com/products/apple-ipad-air/

She said lower end of price range. If all she is going to do is watch lectures, she doesn't need a high dollar IPad.

She does need a quality product that will work. Her lecture may not view well on a $99 tablet running an older version of Android. Apple sells a large selection of product, any of them will do fine. https://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/

The HDX is a very fast high quality product that will run any video. It will work fine. Like I said, if she isn't happy, she can send it back. She will be happy, I guarantee it.

IPads and the Kindle HDX are very comparable items. You can do searches and find that out. She only needs to watch/hear video. There are lots to do that.

No sense spending more than she needs to.

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ChynnaBlue — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:37:58 GMT

On 11/4/2014 nutmeg3 said:
On 11/4/2014 mima said:
On 11/4/2014 nutmeg3 said:
I am going to say an iPad Air, or Ipad Air2. You should go to your local wireless store, and take a test drive. They will have the tablets connected to the web.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/tablet-buyer-s-guide

http://www.cnet.com/products/apple-ipad-air/

She said lower end of price range. If all she is going to do is watch lectures, she doesn't need a high dollar IPad.

She does need a quality product that will work. Her lecture may not view well on a $99 tablet running an older version of Android. Apple sells a large selection of product, any of them will do fine. https://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/

This is absolutely ridiculous. There are lots of options between $99 and iPads. If all she wants it for is video, there is no need to spend Apple dollars. The cheapest iPad you can get new is $299 and you can get other excellent tablets for under $200.

You can get a Kindle Fire HD or HDX at a good price. Even a previous model will work well for video. I have the previous Kindle Fire HDX and watch videos on mine. Samsung Galaxy Tabs are also great and cost less than an iPads. If you choose a lesser-known model, be aware that it might be harder to find a case for it.

I'm fine with video on my 7" tablet, whereas I don't really enjoy watching longer videos on my iPhone 5S. I would recommend 16GB over 8, even though it's a bump up in cost. 8GB fills up fast.

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Meeras — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:42:56 GMT

Ipad is best for me.

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Mama Mia — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:49:37 GMT

n/m

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KathyPet — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 01:46:50 GMT

Suggest you go to the CNET website where they do reviews on phones, computers, tablets etc and look at the reviews their staff has written on various Tablets. I just ordered my daughter the Nexus 7 which they highly recommend.

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Nuttmeg — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:19:23 GMT

On 11/4/2014 KathyPet said: Suggest you go to the CNET website where they do reviews on phones, computers, tablets etc and look at the reviews their staff has written on various Tablets. I just ordered my daughter the Nexus 7 which they highly recommend.

I have Nexus 7. This tablet is being replaced by the Nexus 9. It is being made by HTC for Google. http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-9

I am sure your DD will her new tech toy.

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Mustang Shar — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:40:18 GMT

Latest Consumer Reports likes Kindle Fire HDX, iPad Air. Budget tablets, EVGA Tegra Note 7 and Dell Venue 7 2nd gen. Apple and Samsung are among the most reliable, Asus and HP most repair prone.

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betteb — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:38:24 GMT

On 11/4/2014 nutmeg3 said:
On 11/4/2014 KathyPet said: Suggest you go to the CNET website where they do reviews on phones, computers, tablets etc and look at the reviews their staff has written on various Tablets. I just ordered my daughter the Nexus 7 which they highly recommend.

I have Nexus 7. This tablet is being replaced by the Nexus 9. It is being made by HTC for Google. http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-9

I am sure your DD will her new tech toy.

The Nexus 7 is made by ASUS

Re: First Tablet--Recommend Size, Please?

violann — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:39:12 GMT

An iPad Mini w. Retina display will be around $200 by the holidays, and should do the job. OP doesn't need the newest gen. of iPad, and the secondary markets will be looking to move out the older ones.

Re: First Tablet--Recommend Size, Please?

KarenQVC — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 18:43:12 GMT

I am most thankful for all your informed replies. They have given me a great deal of knowledge and the courage to go ahead with this project. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into this thread.

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Mayfayre — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:32:22 GMT

Kindle Fire HDX 7"". I'm really surprised at how fast and responsive it is. I've been watching live TV (my cable company has an app) and streaming instant videos on it without buffering delays.

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typhoidbarry — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:13:20 GMT

Like other things the bigger the better. Get the largest screen you can afford. Your eyes will thank you.

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Fredlynn — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 03:27:21 GMT

We love our iPads. I would suggest checking out the refurbished ones on www.apple.com.

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Alsee — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 06:42:09 GMT

Another vote for Ipad - personally, I think the mini is just too small

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Irish1210 — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 03:27:13 GMT

Adore my iPad mini ~ purchased on QVC @ clearance price!!!