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Need Tablet if have PC

Pecky — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:56:48 GMT

HSN has a tablet that is the TS. I'm thinking of purchasing but wonder if it's something I need if I already have a laptop and a smart phone.

Re: Need Tablet if have PC

Nonametoday — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:58:58 GMT

@Pecky wrote:
HSN has a tablet that is the TS. I'm thinking of purchasing but wonder if it's something I need if I already have a laptop and a smart phone.

@Pecky That is just a matter of personal preference. I have a tablet and I take it everywhere I go, just like my phone. I think my phone is too small for me to read well on it and my tablet is a Fire Kindle and I store books on it and read when I am in a doctor's office or any place I have to wait. Mine contains a Bible so it is handy for Bible study. I personally do not like a laptop. I have had two (one I used for business and the other one of my children gave me for Christmas once upon a time). I just prefer my PC and tablet.

Re: Need Tablet if have PC

Peaches McPhee — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:04:34 GMT

You probably don't need it, but you might want it. A tablet is good for travel, using when relaxing, or reading an e-book. It is easier to handle than a laptop.

Re: Need Tablet if have PC

Pecky — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:07:47 GMT

@Peaches McPhee wrote:
You probably don't need it, but you might want it. A tablet is good for travel, using when relaxing, or reading an e-book. It is easier to handle than a laptop.

@Peaches McPhee @Nonametoday Thanks so much. I went ahead and ordered it. Is it easy to hook up?I am not real tech savy. LOL

Re: Need Tablet if have PC

Nonametoday — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:15:24 GMT

@Pecky wrote:
@Peaches McPhee wrote:
You probably don't need it, but you might want it. A tablet is good for travel, using when relaxing, or reading an e-book. It is easier to handle than a laptop.
@Peaches McPhee @Nonametoday Thanks so much. I went ahead and ordered it. Is it easy to hook up?I am not real tech savy. LOL

@Pecky I thought it was easy but then I have worked with computers, etc., for many years. I think, if you have issues, ask a friend or someone in your church or social group who is computer-savvy to help you with it.

Re: Need Tablet if have PC

millieshops — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:20:36 GMT

@PeckyDefinitely a personal preference choice. I have a smartphone, a tablet, and a laptop. The only one I might well not replace if it went bad is the tablet, but I had to own one before I really understood how I would want to use one. I don't carry mine out of the house except when I'm going on a trip and in the house, I prefer the laptop screen as well as how many of the websites I use work on the laptop.

I sign in here on the Forums, 20 times as often on my laptop as I do on my tablet - and I close to never use my tablet for financial transactions. But, I know all that is personal preference.

Re: Need Tablet if have PC

itsmagic — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:00:23 GMT

I have a tablet, smart phone and desktop. I use the tablet the most.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:39:05 GMT

I have a convertible laptop-tablet. I use the laptop because I like having a keyboard. I also have a desktop but no smart phone. I like using the laptop while sitting in my recliner and my desktop at my desk where all my paperwork and mail stuff is located. Both have their purpose in my lifestyle.

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PinkyPetunia — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 22:39:36 GMT

I ordered a 10 inch RCA tablet a year or two ago from HSN and I like it and use it often. Very easy to use.

I like the laptop for typing anything lengthy and also for banking and browsing for shopping. Cell phone is too small for me to look at for a long time.

Re: Need Tablet if have PC

Jordan2 — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 23:07:39 GMT

@Pecky wrote:
HSN has a tablet that is the TS. I'm thinking of purchasing but wonder if it's something I need if I already have a laptop and a smart phone.

@Pecky I don't have this model, but I did buy one similar to it, same brand, detachable keyboard. This is the worst hunk of junk, I am sorry I purchased it. Save your money!

Re: Need Tablet if have PC

Nuttmeg — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 23:39:18 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
@Pecky wrote:
HSN has a tablet that is the TS. I'm thinking of purchasing but wonder if it's something I need if I already have a laptop and a smart phone.
@Pecky I don't have this model, but I did buy one similar to it, same brand, detachable keyboard. This is the worst hunk of junk, I am sorry I purchased it. Save your money!

I agree with @Jordan2

Please find yourself a Amazon Fire 10 Tablet. You can sign up for 30 days free Prime membership. Prime customers can pay for a tablet with a 5 payment plan.

This tablet has a 1 year warranty and great tech support.

Re: Need Tablet if have PC

Mindy D — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 16:47:56 GMT

I swear by Apple tablets. Great products. The iPad rocks. Take a look at how many satisfied iPad users there are in the ratings and in the Electronic forums here. My laptop is just sitting, unused, for months. Using an Apple iPad reduces the risk of viruses. You can also call or text anyone with a device made by Apple for free worldwide. You can get your emails in it. You do not need to pay for wireless services with it. I use mine on WiFi only, so no monthly fee. I watch Netflix on it, Directv on it, YouTube on it. I pay bills on it. I have MS Word and other productivity apps too. It had a pretty good camera. I bought one that holds tons of data. Don’t waste your time with cheaper imitations. There is a range of iPads on the Apple Store and they sell at different price points.

Re: Need Tablet if have PC

shoesnbags — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 22:59:09 GMT

@itsmagic wrote:
I have a tablet, smart phone and desktop. I use the tablet the most.

Same here.

Re: Need Tablet if have PC

glb613 — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:59:17 GMT

@Pecky wrote:
HSN has a tablet that is the TS. I'm thinking of purchasing but wonder if it's something I need if I already have a laptop and a smart phone.

Only you can decide what device is best for you. I don't like tablets and never use one. My favorite computer is a 27" desktop because I love the big screen. My least favorite is my phone. The nice thing, computers are so afordable, you can have multiple devices depending on your needs.

Re: Need Tablet if have PC

apple1964 — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 14:07:58 GMT

@Pecky wrote:
HSN has a tablet that is the TS. I'm thinking of purchasing but wonder if it's something I need if I already have a laptop and a smart phone.

I would not order any device on a shopping channel they sell older models and bloated software that you would never need or use. I have a chromebook two fire tablets and a smart phone I use all of them. It depends on your needs.

Re: Need Tablet if have PC

Nonametoday — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:33:26 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I have a convertible laptop-tablet. I use the laptop because I like having a keyboard. I also have a desktop but no smart phone. I like using the laptop while sitting in my recliner and my desktop at my desk where all my paperwork and mail stuff is located. Both have their purpose in my lifestyle.

@SilleeMee Did you know you can use a keyboard with a tablet? I have a tablet with my iPad. I rarely, if ever, use it, and not even sure I have it charged right now, but keyboards for tablets are avilable and expensive. I had to use one for work. That is the only reason I know.

Re: Need Tablet if have PC

SilleeMee — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:46:54 GMT

@Nonametoday

Yes, I have a couple of keyboards. I bought them for some other older tablets I used to have.

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Nonametoday — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:51:33 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Nonametoday
Yes, I have a couple of keyboards. I bought them for some other older tablets I used to have.

@SilleeMee You are aware that I have MS. With it came the difficulty of finger/hand dexterirty. The tiny, built-in keyboards are difficult for my use. So, when I was working and found it necessary to use tablets, I required one of these keyboards. That is the only way I knew. ;-)

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SilleeMee — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:54:56 GMT

@Nonametoday wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
@Nonametoday
Yes, I have a couple of keyboards. I bought them for some other older tablets I used to have.
@SilleeMee You are aware that I have MS. With it came the difficulty of finger/hand dexterirty. The tiny, built-in keyboards are difficult for to use. So, when I was working and found it necessary to use tablets, I required one of these keyboards. That is the only way I knew. ;-)

@Nonametoday

I understand and I am, too, living with a AI condition scleroderma. My hands are severely deformed and I need a good sized keyboard to type on. Good thing is I can still hold a fork and a knife!!