Android vs IPAD

4/3/11 | Irishtenor VANITY

[irishtenor]

I am thinking about buying a tablet to replace my old laptop, but am confused about which is better, Ipad or Android based tablets. Any help from computer geeks to busybodies would be appreciated.

[omega4179]

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[mnehring]

It depends on what you like. If you want everything pretty much done out of the box for you, go with the iPad. If you are more of a gadget geek and like to fiddle and customize more, go with the Droid. I just got a Xoom and it is addictive. My wife has an iPad and it is perfect for her as she doesn’t have time to play much with settings and just needs the apps and getting to work.

The other thing, if it is about music, the iPad; internet experience, a Droid tab.

[MamaB]

I have had an iPad since last summer and love it. It is lightweight, easy to work with and the battery lasts forever. I had a new laptop and a new desktop when I got this and I hardly ever use the others. It does not have flash but that is not a problem for me. I have books, music and games on it. My daughter and grandson have ipads too, I think you will like it. My daughter has books and games on hers for her 2 granddaughters. Even at 1 and 2 they knew how to turn it on and pick out what they wanted to do.

[Cementjungle]

That's like asking "What's better, Mac or PC". People tend to be very loyal to their own choice in these situations and will argue/defend til they're blue in the face.

You should go check out the options in some stores... touch them, play with them, research their features and see what seems best for you and your needs.

One thing is for certain though, whatever you choose will be pretty much obsolete and worthless in three years time, so you'll have the opportunity again then to repeat the process.

[Jonty30]

It depends on what you want to do. They are comparable on the big level, in terms of reading, or viewing media - like watching movies or tv, or playing movies or internet.

For me, it will be games and Android wins here.

You’d have to decide what you want to do with it. Once you figure that out, the decision will be easier.

[Eye of Unk]

I know nothing about these tablets, I will be traveling back and forth between Australia and Alaska, its a seasonal work thing and all I need is just something that is extremely compact, can be recharged in a foreign country as Oz is 220v 50 hertz. Basically all I need is e-mail and some internet capability. I may keep certain documentation such as technical manuals on it.

[irishtenor]

What is Flash? I keep hearing this, but have no idea what it is.

[jcsmonogram]

As much as the press would like to make you believe otherwise, the iPad’s the only game in town. It has the experience, the apps, the developers, the ease of use, everything. And unlike the old Windows vs Mac days, it doesn’t cost more, in fact, it’s cheaper than some of its rivals. Add to that the fact that it’s found its way into the C-Suites of almost every Fortune 500 company, so big companiy IT depts HAVE to support it.

The one exception to this recommendation is if you’re a real techy sort who likes to build his own PC or write your own code. In that case, you’d probably prefer the Android because it’s more open than the iPad.

Otherwise, the Android tablets aren’t even close to the iPad for most users.

[RGF]

I don’t know how to place links, but this youtube is hilarious. It is about the phones, not pads but well worth the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg

PS - I have an EVO and love it.

[RGF]

I don’t know how to place links, but this youtube is hilarious. It is about the phones, not pads but well worth the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg

PS - I have an EVO and love it.

[mnehring]

Add to that the fact that it’s found its way into the C-Suites of almost every Fortune 500 company, so big companiy IT depts HAVE to support it.

I wouldn't be so quick on that, the iPad was the game, but the company I work for (Fortune 100) just bought all the business account executives and sales reps Xooms.

[Revolting cat!]

I’m ordering popcorn, because you’ve really started WWIV!

[Revolting cat!]

[irishtenor]

I am seeing Android 10.2 tablets for about $200. Ipad is about $450 or so. I have an Iphone, and love the ease of use, but I also don’t like being tied to one system.
I want to be able to plug into my monitor, stand alone keyboard, and stuff like that. I am not sure if I can do that with either.

[ak267]

has anyone have info on the “hybrid” versions? Part laptop, part pad???

[Eye of Unk]

I would be really interested if a certain tablet had superior DVD playing ability for at least 8 hours and also had an option for a battery extender, its a long set of flights from Alaska to Australia. That and its ability to also perform as a good e-book reader.

From what I gather the Motorola Xoom is better at this than the Ipad.

[Mr. Jeeves]

Flash is Adobe’s technology to play videos on web sites. It is a terrible resource hog and prone to crashing, so Apple decided not to support it on the iPad. I don’t miss it - its absence is almost as good as having an automatic ad-blocking service. :)

[Revolting cat!]

A guy in my cafe pulls out an iPad and a small keyboard. Why not a netbook instead, with storage and ports, I don’t know!

[Liberty1970]

With Ipad you are going to be stuck with whatever Apple chooses to give you. (Or withhold, as repeated cases of censorship against mainstream Christian groups like the Manhattan Declaration and Exodus International in their app marketplace demonstrate.) For that alone I would avoid it. You have a lot more freedom to grow and customize with Android based devices, not to mention add memory such as with microSD cards.

I have a Archos device running Android that is older technology, but I love it. It does take some work to set everything up, but when you are done (and I didn't spend any extra money doing it), you can load a tremendous variety of software for whatever you want.