Ipad vs Android. Which Tablet to buy ?

[hackm0d]

As I said earlier I feel more comfortable with a netbook. It's not as large as a full blown Laptops and has good enough specs so it's more portable than a Laptop. For reading books the E-book readers are there. A Back Lit LCD just not feels right for reading (If you feel comfortable with concentrating your eyes on a torch albeit a lowered powered one then what can I say it's your choice). For occasional reading both netbook and ipad are equal. A netbook is also better at multitasking. A netbook can't be placed on a bed or lap? That's a revelation.

That's your preference, and your judgement of what's "good enough".
Reading with a backlit screen is not a problem. Lower the brightness to whatever's comfortable.
Since being anally-retentive is a trend visible in your posts, , a "torch" is a single, intense beam of light without a screen with light rays penetrating into the eyes. For long periods of time, looking at a "torch" is uncomfortable, surely. A backlit LCD on the other hand is an evenly distributed source of light with the aim to light a screen to be legible. Since most backlit LCDs come with a control to adjust the light emanating from the unit, it's obvious that I would adjust it to something that is comfortable to look at. I also happened to be looking with concentration on a computer screen on my desk at the moment, and I am not blinded by the almighty glow of a CCFL tube. I am sure most members here are also not.
Another thing you need to be clear about is that I said:

It's easier watching a movie on a tablet too, because you can put it comfortably in your lap or in bed or wherever.

The human body has a certain threshold for extreme changes in posture. The iPad and other tablets have a more adjustable nature and are therefore comfortable to hold and use because of the different input method, that does not require any auxiliary hardware that protrudes from the body of the device to the extent that a netbook does. Using the input devices at an angle that is comfortable for both the hands and the eyes homologous to the screen and the angle at which the lower-half of the netbook is positioned is more difficult and hence the tablet wins out at ergonomic use.
Since you have a tendency to ignore simple terms, I hope this explanation of human comfort is sufficient. I'm also going to ignore your "better multitasking" comment since I already explained that in a prior post and don't feel the need to keep up with such behaviour.

 

[ubuntu83]

Reading with a backlit screen is not a problem. Lower the brightness to whatever's comfortable.
Since being anally-retentive is a trend visible in your posts, , a "torch" is a single, intense beam of light without a screen with light rays penetrating into the eyes. For long periods of time, looking at a "torch" is uncomfortable, surely. A backlit LCD on the other hand is an evenly distributed source of light with the aim to light a screen to be legible. Since most backlit LCDs come with a control to adjust the light emanating from the unit, it's obvious that I would adjust it to something that is comfortable to look at. I also happened to be looking with concentration on a computer screen on my desk at the moment, and I am not blinded by the almighty glow of a CCFL tube. I am sure most members here are also not.

As I said earlier in my post that for occasional reading it's OK but for continuous reading it's definitely not good. For Continuous reading we have something called an E-Book reader. Try shifting to an E-Book reader for sometime and feel the difference. As for adjusting the brightness Windows has brightness adjustment features.

Another thing you need to be clear about is that I said:
The human body has a certain threshold for extreme changes in posture. The iPad and other tablets have a more adjustable nature and are therefore comfortable to hold and use because of the different input method, that does not require any auxiliary hardware that protrudes from the body of the device to the extent that a netbook does. Using the input devices at an angle that is comfortable for both the hands and the eyes homologous to the screen and the angle at which the lower-half of the netbook is positioned is more difficult and hence the tablet wins out at ergonomic use.
Since you have a tendency to ignore simple terms, I hope this explanation of human comfort is sufficient. I'm also going to ignore your "better multitasking" comment since I already explained that in a prior post and don't feel the need to keep up with such behaviour.

A netbook is as easy if not easier than an ipad to place on a lap comfortably. It's also not difficult to shift positions while holding a netbook. Atleast that's what my experience is with them.

Edit: Multitasking is definitely better on a netbook. Try browsing the net while doing some photo editing and at the same time chatting is going on with the friends.

 

[GrunT]

Netbooks look shit, tablets on the other hand are sexy.

simply explained by Molana Dr.GrunT urf Dakait. kthxbye.

 

[ubuntu83]

Netbooks look shit, tablets on the other hand are sexy.

simply explained by Molana Dr.GrunT urf Dakait. kthxbye.

Yeah if you go by the looks and not functionality then simply buy an ipad.

 

[GrunT]

Yeah if you go by the looks and not functionality then simply buy an ipad.

don't dare defy my fatwa, I don't seem to get what the argument is about when the thread title clearly says TABLET.

and by the functionality too I will buy a ipad2 any day over a netbook unless I need to be all geeky.

 

[ubuntu83]

don't dare defy my fatwa, I don't seem to get what the argument is about when the thread title clearly says TABLET.

and by the functionality too I will buy a ipad2 any day over a netbook unless I need to be all geeky.

When something better is available then why buy a tablet?

and where's Mister AlienX? on Mars?

 

[GrunT]

I have a Dell Inspiron 1440 laptop which I hardly ever use, the only time I will use it is for web browsing and Skype when the light is out. These are very basic uses since I am a home user and not a business person, the remaining power of my laptop is being wasted. A iPad will easily carry out these requirements for mine and save power and resource along with it too. It would also be a good portable gaming devices for light games like mirrors edge for iOS which is very fun to play on tablets as well as racing games thanks to the gyroscope which isn't there on netbooks.It ain't fun playing cod4 on a notebook at 25fps with builtin keyboard and touch pad now is it ? I will also find the iPad a better alternative for listening to music and watching videos since it has a better screen and more portability. I can also use the iPad as a clock or as a photo frame and place it on a table with a stand which in't such a good thing do to with a netbook. The iPad will alos be a good choice for browsing since the touch experience is very fun and user friendly to navigate compared to a touch pad. There are many other reasons too which I don't have the time to mention now.

 

[hackm0d]

When something better is available then why buy a tablet?

You still don't get it.

As I said earlier in my post that for occasional reading it's OK but for continuous reading it's definitely not good. For Continuous reading we have something called an E-Book reader. Try shifting to an E-Book reader for sometime and feel the difference. As for adjusting the brightness Windows has brightness adjustment features.

Of course it has brightness adjustment, that's my point.
I have a Kindle 3. Not a big difference, except I can't see the Kindle in the dark. eInk is nice and all but nothing special. He wants to read ebooks, a tablet does that and gives better value for money than an actual ebook reader.

A netbook is as easy if not easier than an ipad to place on a lap comfortably. It's also not difficult to shift positions while holding a netbook. Atleast that's what my experience is with them.

Edit: Multitasking is definitely better on a netbook. Try browsing the net while doing some photo editing and at the same time chatting is going on with the friends.

Buy a tablet and spend some time with it. GrunT's post sums it up adequately.
Browsing the internet with several tabs open, photo editing and using Imo is not a big deal. On the other hand, it's faster than on a netbook, mainly because the programs are designed to work smoothly on the tablet and the netbook is running desktop versions of the programs - some aspects of which it won't be able to handle. Rotate an image 180* with your netbook and with a tablet. Simple test.

 

[iNF3RN0]

Please stay on the topic guys, OP is looking for the advice related to tablet not the netbook and notebook/laptop :S why you people started to compare netbooks with tablets? it's like the OP looking for the advice about oranges and you people telling him to eat apples lol c'mon mates don't get personal or bash each other, be the gentlemen!

 

[Sire Ahsan]

Sanitary napkins ... or a martian ... you decide.

@hackmod

Just as you quote your awesome usage of the iPad and your bad experience with the netbook ... wouldnt it be fair to let other peoples opinion matter too ? Or are their experiences null and void all of a sudden ?

 

[ubuntu83]

@Grunt it's not the fault of that Laptop if it's no use to you. It's your poor judgement at work. You chose a product for yourself that doesn't suit your needs. Also you have very awkward uses for an ipad.
@Hackm0d Yeah using only one app at a time is called multitasking.

Finally I am out of this thread as the boss is not happy about it and also there seems to be no interest in this from OP. So yeah enjoy the good riddance.

 

[GrunT]

@Grunt it's not the fault of that Laptop if it's no use to you. It's your poor judgement at work. You chose a product for yourself that doesn't suit your needs. Also you have very awkward uses for an ipad.

that may seem to you but they are not for me.The ipad isn't necessarily supposed to be used as a cushion because it has pad in it's name.Peace.

The speed at which applications open and close in a iPad will not require much of multitaking, but it will be required on a netbook that will be taking a long time to load heavy desktop applications.

Good bye and have fun

 

[AlienX]

wow, this thread is still going on.

Well I skipped all posts containing more than 3 to 4 sentences. No one has time to read full paragraphs of posts so you people who do it should take an english writing course. Believe me it will help you for life. If you write a full essay in forum posts than you need to learn how to say things in few words.

Now back to topic. Yes my top priority is portability. Netbooks are dead. Period.

Between iPad and Galaxy Tab. The only two in affordable range. This is the main confusion. I read on internet that Galaxy Tab may have support for Flash but its not without problems too. It seems like Samsung was unsure whether it wanted a Tablet or a big Android Phone.

My requirements are clearly written in first post. Please stay to topic.

 

[R3Z0N]

Get the iPad, the Galaxy Tab is nothing compared to it. The newer 10.1 and 8.9 Galaxy Pads are epic but they're really expensive. The Galaxy Tab does have flash but the browsing on it is not a seamless experience like if you load a page full of flash the browser will start to lag and eventually crash while the iPad's browser rarely crashes and you can always use Skyfire with it to get flash content.

 

[AlienX]

Get the iPad, the Galaxy Tab is nothing compared to it. The newer 10.1 and 8.9 Galaxy Pads are epic but they're really expensive. The Galaxy Tab does have flash but the browsing on it is not a seamless experience like if you load a page full of flash the browser will start to lag and eventually crash while the iPad's browser rarely crashes and you can always use Skyfire with it to get flash content.

iPad seems to be the logical choice here. Yes I also read that browsing experience is not good on Galaxy Tab 7". I am also looking at amazing drawing Apps on iPad. They aren't very costly too. 2 to 5 dollars for an App if it has all the function you need is fair enough.

You tube is already supported by default and usually for videos its more than enough. Watching a live Telecast of a concert on your iPad is simply amazing.

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Basically I am after this http://itunes.apple.com/pk/artist/autodesk-inc/

 

[GrunT]

the large screen of the ipad makes the touch experience enjoyable IMO

 

[AlienX]

the large screen of the ipad makes the touch experience enjoyable IMO

Yes today I went to market and held both devices side by side and galaxy Tab simply can't make a good impression when iPad is running beside it.

 

[AlienX]

Just to update, i got the ipad and i must say this is the best device i ever owned. Thanks for everyone for guiding me in right direction. I did not choose android due to lack of standard among android apps.

People who are confused still should know that flash isn't a problem on ipad. Normal needs work. I know most people may be concerned about special stuff . They should not worry,hehe. Well its amazing device, i am lovin it.

 

[ubuntu83]

Congratulations. Although I decided to keep out of this thread but just wanted you people to know that Tablets are definitely a great device and I did some personal research on Tablets after this thread. Insha Allah I'll definitely be buying one in the future but not before this ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p92QfWOw88I

 

[wQr hSN]

http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/f3/flash-html-converter-ipad-iphone-92468/