shadyone Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 So the GF has basically confiscated my laptop for school and she is always on it Ding homework in the evenings. She also stays a couple nights a week in Dayton to cut down on driving. So I'm left to use my iPhone for A computer. Buddy of mine introduced me to his Chromebook and I really like it fast boot up light weight and more than I really need in a computer I have been looking at tablets. Any opinions, real life experience. Good buys bad buys. I also saw a few used chromebooks on eBay for a decent price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) I'm still not convinced tablets can replace computers, but I am also a power user and half the stuff I want/need to do can not be done on a tablet easily. If you are only going to do some web surfing you can get away with a tablet. But if you need to do ANYTHING else I would not. Edited February 24, 2013 by JStump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester3681 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I recently loaded Ubuntu on my netbook I carry with me for the hotels. It boots three times faster than Windows, runs faster, and is a fully functional computer. Everything that worked in in Windows, works in Ubuntu. It was absolutely free and runs Chromium (Chrome on Linux). I'd recommend spending $50 on a Craigslist netbook or even laptop and Ubuntuing it up. My netbook is over two years old and wan't particularly fast when I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted February 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I have been wanting a ipad for a while. And it would also be compatible with my iPhone. Now if I did get a tablet like the nexus 10 I'd be more likely to get a android phone in May when I upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 i just bought a 90 buck Android tablet that showed up friday. So far i'm loving it! i do some audio editing, and I can use the tablet as a control surface for the software that I use. pretty cool for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 What do you want to do with it? Any opinions prior to us having that information are suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachic Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 In all honestly, it depends on what you use it for. I have a tablet, and I really honestly never use it. In fact, I'm not even sure where it is right now. I use my computers more. So in the end, it all depends on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 ^ with this guyrooted a nook color because I thought I'd use it as a couch computer...cycled a charge through it a few times, then left it discharge to reside in a drawer somewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I really just want it to surf the web and shop online. Maybe play some silly time killer games. Don't need much computing power and won't need office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I really just want it to surf the web and shop online. Maybe play some silly time killer games. Don't need much computing power and won't need office.Chromebook or an ipad since you are already an iPhone user. Either will meet your needs. Pick the one you like better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachic Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Well then it depends in the time killer games. Some iPad/tablets can't handle the games. Part of the reason I never use mine. Computers can handle most games better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm really leaning towards a Chromebook as the ipad is a fair amount more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 have you considered waiting for the upgrade and getting a larger screen size phone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Yea I have. But then I'm left trying to balance a phone that's not too big for pocket carry. And one with a screen size big enough to browse for extended periods of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I really just want it to surf the web and shop online. Maybe play some silly time killer games. Don't need much computing power and won't need office.Whats your price range?Based on purpose, you definitely want a tablet if all you're going to do is web surfing and gaming. I would suggest the ipad. You're apps selection in iTunes is far better than the android. Ever since I got mine, i use it religiously and rarely ever break out the laptop. The tablet is a lot more convenient, it's not just about weight, the keyboard does take up a lot of space and bulky. Combined with an wifi printer and you're pretty much set. This is based on your sole use of web surfing and games tho. There not a good Office suite, so if you plan to build powerpoints, spreadsheets or dissertations....its not a viable option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I won't need office at all. I'd like to keep it under $300. I like the ipad but don't want to settle on a older gen just because of price. This is why i originally started looking else where. Ill start searching for used ones as this seems like my only choice. Ipad that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachic Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I've seem to notice that the Ipad isnt any different than any other tablet unless you also have a mac and an Iphone and all that jazz. Don't rule out the other tablets just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Funny thing, I'm sitting in front of the computer, browsing with my tablet! I'm finding more and more uses for the tablet. I've only had it a few days though, I'll see how it is in a few weeks after the "new" wears off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) If you're really nice, I'll sell you my CM-hacked TouchPad ;-)Seriously though, it's tough to beat a tablet for time-wasting eBrowsing. The confounding factor is that you already own an iPhone, so obviously if you get an iPad all your apps will port over, but, IMO, you can't beat an Android tablet, especially considering price. Nexus 7 or 10 are both excellent devices. Edited February 26, 2013 by smashweights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I've seem to notice that the Ipad isnt any different than any other tablet unless you also have a mac and an Iphone and all that jazz. Don't rule out the other tablets just yet.Negative ghost rider. Shade, there's not a huge diff Btwn the last couple of iPad models. The 3 and 4 (unofficial model numbers) have slight perf differences that's about it. You can find many iPad 3s for the 400 range. I happen to love the portability of the iPad minis. The weight and size is perfect if you're considering traveling with the tablet. Check out apple's refurb site. They hold the same warranty, and I've had nothing but great experiences with my refurbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) Funny thing, I'm sitting in front of the computer, browsing with my tablet! I'm finding more and more uses for the tablet. I've only had it a few days though, I'll see how it is in a few weeks after the "new" wears off!Haha I'm doing the same thing, I am watching Netflix on the computer which is why I'm using the iPad. That's about all I use it for though, that and on the shitter. Edited February 26, 2013 by JStump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 iPad Mini...I love mine. You can get a 16GB one for less than $300 used or a bit over $300 new. I downsized from a full size 16GB iPad 1 to a 32GB Mini just for the form factor and better processor. If you don't care about that stuff, you can find used iPad 1's on Craigslist all day for $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slingingchic Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Google Nexus 7 is a little under your price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Ended up snagging a chrome book. This one to be exact. http://m.samsung.com/us/computer/chrome-os-devices/XE500C21-A04US#specsGot it used on eBay for $175. Pretty happy. Now I have to wait for it to get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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