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iPad question

patricia38 — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:55:47 GMT

I'm considering purchasing a iPad...only need for Facebook, e-mail and perhaps a few groups. Recommendations for inexpensive, and brand please.

Thank you

Re: iPad question

RedTop — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:26:22 GMT

To me, this type of purchase will be one of those things where you get exactly what you pay for. So if you buy an inexpensive one, it won’t last as long as a mid grade to higher quality iPad.

All the iPads in this house are Apple, and have held up very well.

Re: iPad question

patbz — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:35:27 GMT

@patricia38 : If you are specifically looking for an IPad it will be an Apple (that is the only company that makes IPad).

Re: iPad question

patricia38 — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:45:23 GMT

I thought I had seen iPad offered by Samsung and Apple...

Re: iPad question

patricia38 — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:49:50 GMT

And Amazon Fire

Re: iPad question

Kachina624 — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:55:44 GMT

@patricia38. IPad is a brand name for a tablet made by Apple. Are you saying you want a tablet and are asking for recommendations? I've had both iPads and a Samsung as well as an Amazon Fire tablet. Hated the Amazon, loved the Samsung, iPad was just okay (not wild about it).

Re: iPad question

patricia38 — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:03:36 GMT

Thanks everyone...excuse my stupidity, as I not familiar with iPads/tablets. I am 82 yrs. old, tired of my 17" laptop, wanted something smaller to hold in my hand, and I do not have a smart phone. Just something to be comfortable with til Jesus calls me home...

Re: iPad question

jackthebear — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:06:43 GMT

@patricia38 wrote:
Thanks everyone...excuse my stupidity, as I not familiar with iPads/tablets. I am 82 yrs. old, tired of my 17" laptop, wanted something smaller to hold in my hand, and I do not have a smart phone. Just something to be comfortable with til Jesus calls me home...

how much do you want to spend?

my vote is for the Ipad, operating system is easy and it's intuitive to start using.

but more money.

Fire tablet will be less but could be not as easy to use

Re: iPad question

patricia38 — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:18:02 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@patricia38 wrote:
Thanks everyone...excuse my stupidity, as I not familiar with iPads/tablets. I am 82 yrs. old, tired of my 17" laptop, wanted something smaller to hold in my hand, and I do not have a smart phone. Just something to be comfortable with til Jesus calls me home...
how much do you want to spend?
my vote is for the Ipad, operating system is easy and it's intuitive to start using.
but more money.

Fire tablet will be less but could be not as easy to use

jackthebear .......I do want something simple and easy to use, between $250-$300..so perhaps I should go with the iPad

Re: iPad question

NicksmomESQ — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:21:44 GMT

The cheapest iPad costs around $329 .I have the one that came out 2 years ago. They just came out with the 2019 version for the same price. I love mine.It was well worth the investment.

Re: iPad question

jackthebear — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:26:23 GMT

@patricia38 wrote:
@jackthebear wrote:
@patricia38 wrote:
Thanks everyone...excuse my stupidity, as I not familiar with iPads/tablets. I am 82 yrs. old, tired of my 17" laptop, wanted something smaller to hold in my hand, and I do not have a smart phone. Just something to be comfortable with til Jesus calls me home...
how much do you want to spend?
my vote is for the Ipad, operating system is easy and it's intuitive to start using.
but more money.

Fire tablet will be less but could be not as easy to use

jackthebear .......I do want something simple and easy to use, between $250-$300..so perhaps I should go with the iPad

you just need basic iPad , go to Apple.com and look at the models

Re: iPad question

Jordan2 — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:42:52 GMT

I have Kindle Fires and iPads, nothing beats the iPad. I made the mistake of buying an RCA tablet from HSN, it comes with an attachable keyboard, I wasted $120 on it, it's a piece of junk. If you can afford it I would go with an iPad.

Re: iPad question

Beth-QVC — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:44:15 GMT

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Re: iPad question

Toot1920 — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 23:45:29 GMT

@patricia38 wrote:
I'm considering purchasing a iPad...only need for Facebook, e-mail and perhaps a few groups. Recommendations for inexpensive, and brand please.

Thank you

You check out QVC item E233460, Apple iPad 6th generation with 128g of storage. You can also go to Best Buy, Apple, or Walmart to check them out directly but most of those stores have 14 day return policy starting on the day you purchase. Watch some of the presentations on QVC (if you can catch them), they are very informative.

Re: iPad question

patricia38 — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 23:47:38 GMT

Thanks everyone for your comments, suggestions, etc. I will buy the Apple.

Have a wonderful weekend...

Re: iPad question

patbz — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 23:50:20 GMT

@patricia38 : QVC is running a terrific special this weekend on 8" Fire tablet for $ 49 including shipping. I bought this configuration two months ago and it is easy to use and even when you buy gorilla glass screen protector and a decent case from Amazon it's still less than $100. Added bonus: If you don't love it you can return into January!

Re: iPad question

LoveMyBaby — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 01:24:43 GMT

@patricia38 wrote:
Thanks everyone for your comments, suggestions, etc. I will buy the Apple.

Have a wonderful weekend...

Good decision- stick with the Apple iPad.

Re: iPad question

Highlands72 — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 01:37:20 GMT

@patbz wrote:
@patricia38 : QVC is running a terrific special this weekend on 8" Fire tablet for $ 49 including shipping. I bought this configuration two months ago and it is easy to use and even when you buy gorilla glass screen protector and a decent case from Amazon it's still less than $100. Added bonus: If you don't love it you can return into January!

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QVC's $49.98 price on the Amazon Fire tablet also includes a micro SD card. It is a very good deal with free shipping, and a low-cost introduction to tablets.

My younger children both have the Amazon Fire 8" tablet and love it. It is simple to use and does everything they want, including email, books, movies, and social media (and I paid about $30 more without the sd card).

For myself, I have an ipad and an ipad mini. I love them both.

Re: iPad question

Mindy D — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 01:57:14 GMT

Apple is selling a 10.2” iPad for $329 on their website. It has only 32g of storage. There’s another one for $429 with 128g of storage.

I have have an iPad Pro 10.5” and an older iPad mini. I love them. My laptop just sits all alone on a shelf, never used anymore.

Re: iPad question

Nuttmeg — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 13:03:14 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@patricia38 wrote:
@jackthebear wrote:
@patricia38 wrote:
Thanks everyone...excuse my stupidity, as I not familiar with iPads/tablets. I am 82 yrs. old, tired of my 17" laptop, wanted something smaller to hold in my hand, and I do not have a smart phone. Just something to be comfortable with til Jesus calls me home...
how much do you want to spend?
my vote is for the Ipad, operating system is easy and it's intuitive to start using.
but more money.

Fire tablet will be less but could be not as easy to use

jackthebear .......I do want something simple and easy to use, between $250-$300..so perhaps I should go with the iPad

you just need basic iPad , go to Apple.com and look at the models

@patricia38

Amazon sells the basic, Apple 10.2" iPad with 32GB of storage for $299. You should be able to find a case.