Which iPad do you have?

[Barry]

@Barry

I just wonder what it is about them that makes them “the best” in many people’s eyes?

My wife has an iPad and I use a Samsung Tab A, and from a performance point of view there is no difference as far as I can ascertain, but I can replace the battery in mine if it packs up and I can expand the storage with an SD card if needed which the Apple cannot, you’d have to buy a more powerful model, so where, pray, is the advantage?

So it seems non of you Apple fans can help me out with this?

All of you gone quiet for some reason…

[Twink55]

I hate the idea of needing a computer , in any form, and seriously hope I will have departed this life before everybody is controlled by computers.
For some things we actually now need PCs , but I find that my desktop is more than adequate for them.
Apart from that I find that I can sit comfortably at a desk whilst using it . I have worked at a desk for many years and I can’t leave my asthmatic cat for long periods, so my desktop PC is my best option & it is easy to get into OFC when I want to.

[Jazzi]

It’s not that I’ve gone quiet for a specific reason, it’s just that I don’t have a Samsung tab to make a comparison. I do like my Samsung Galaxy phone, true. But I’m on my second iPad, and like using it.

[Barry]

@Jazzi

It’s not that I’ve gone quiet for a specific reason, it’s just that I don’t have a Samsung tab to make a comparison. I do like my Samsung Galaxy phone, true. But I’m on my second iPad, and like using it

Then I wondered why you posted this comment agreeing that iPads were the best? Nothing personal to you Jan but many have said that iPads are the best, I’m just curious as to why, specifically?

@"Jazzi

I agree about iPads being the best, it is just the difference in cost. I use mine a lot, especially for reading on, so feel lost when it is on charge, hence wanting to buy another one, as a supplement (not to replace this one). Maybe in that sense I should just go for something cheaper. We shall see.

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[Graham]

My wife bought me my ipad mini 4 a few years ago. It’s handy for my photography as it links with my camera quite well. Also handy for watching films when travelling and staying in hotels.

[PixieKnuckles]

I got myself a Chromebook when the laptop died recently. I was under the impression that it was another kind of laptop, but nope…its like a big tablet. Touchscreen as well as keyboard. Fold the screen backwards so it sits like a tablet, and you can download all sorts of apps from the Play Store (or Chrome Store). The camera is great, storage isn’t that great (although there are larger capacity, more expensive versions) but its the best thing I have bought this year!

(Sadly) I am not sponsored by Google for this, but its just my opinion.

[Barry]

Maybe one of the other iPad fans can give me a clue as to why they describe it as the best when compared to the rest of the market? In what way is it superior?

[Bruce]

@PixieKnuckles

I got myself a Chromebook when the laptop died recently. I was under the impression that it was another kind of laptop, but nope…its like a big tablet. Touchscreen as well as keyboard. Fold the screen backwards so it sits like a tablet,

I think that is true of most laptops these days, certainly my latest laptop and netbook have touch screens and there is the Windows app store. I just turn the touch screen off because there is nothing more annoying than pointing out something on the screen and doing something untoward by accident.

[spitfire]

A very old one, time is short for knowing versions.

Goodnight All.

[PixieKnuckles]

@Bruce

I think that is true of most laptops these days,

Oh is it? Shows how much I know then Also I wasn’t aware you could switch off the touchscreen function, because occasionally I find myself doing that too! I’ll need to check my settings.

[Barry]

@Azz

iPads are still probably the best tablets out there Jazzi - just don’t get sucked in to all their ‘upgrades’ (unless you really need them) as that’s where they generally rip people off

I’m trying to find out why you and some others think that they are “the best tablets out there” @Azz ? In what way? I can’t seem to get a reply from anyone…

[Graham]

In my opinion (for what it’s worth), ipads have a much better operating system than android ones. It’s more secure and user friendly than Samsung pads and given the choice, I would always have an ipad over a Samsung one. They also seem better designed with a better build quality to them.

[Barry]

Thanks for your reply Graham, so can you tell me have you had an android Samsung for comparison then, how is the iPad more user friendly, more secure and why is the operating system superior, specifically?

[Bruce]

@PixieKnuckles

Also I wasn’t aware you could switch off the touchscreen function, because occasionally I find myself doing that too! I’ll need to check my settings.

It is not very intuitive because the setting is in device manager.

How To Enable and Disable the Touch Screen In Windows 10

That’s for a Lenovo but I think it is similar for most laptops

[Baz46]

I have purchased and used Apple Macs almost since they first arrived on the market. However, I have never used an iPad so cannot state anything from my own personal experience. Family do use them though and have done so without problems for years. My own experience of Apple Macs is of using them since around 1982, both for business and pleasure, I find they are intuitive to use and are of good build quality. Their operating systems do not mean the user is a guinea pig, having to suffer many problems at times due to updates. One desktop Mac I had lasted me for 12 years and only ‘died’ when too much was asked of it by way of very large files. I should have upgraded it but being an old computer it was due to be replaced so not worth the expense. It was replaced by a 27" iMac and used for producing magazines and other requirements in advertising and printing.

Getting back to iPads I have just received an e-mail with advertising for the new iPad and iPad mini so thought those on here might be interested to read about this. Incidentally I am not employed by Apple, this is no more than just a thought that some on this thread about iPads might be interested in seeing this new product:

iPad mini

[susan_m]

Me too Mr Fraggle Galaxy S7 and my Samsung mobile

[Azz]

@Barry

I’m trying to find out why you and some others think that they are “the best tablets out there” @Azz ? In what way? I can’t seem to get a reply from anyone…

There are lots of reasons - and there will be different reasons for different people, but for me it’s a lot about the user experience, security and ecosystem. For instance, if I am sent a text message or an iMessage it automatically shows on my computer and my phone (and now iPad), if I have tabs open in Safari on my Mac I can also access them via my phone/iPad. When I log in to my bank and it sends me a text message with a code, my Mac automatically fills in the code. I can use my iPad as a second monitor for my Mac (SideCar), my Mac/iPhone almost never crashes, is far more intuitive that competitors products, etc. In terms of security, most of Apple devices have machine learning chips on your actual device - and don’t send your private data off to the cloud like what happens with most other operating systems like Android. You can read more about Apple’s privacy features here: Privacy - Features - Apple (UK)

Individually each apple product has strengths too - the operating system is usually considered to be superior/more secure/a better experience and the hardware is usually unmatched in terms of power. The new iPad pros are more powerful than most ‘computers’.

But Apple are not perfect and they could definitely do things better (such as be less focused on profit!)

I think the general consensus with a lot people who I know/who are programmers or design professionals, is that Apple products are still the best BUT if a really good alternative came about many of us what ditch Apple just to teach them a lesson - that they should never forget about their core users and they really need to stop screwing every last penny out of them.

Having said all that - the best thing to do is to maybe try one for yourself to see what the fuss is all about. As you’ve seen from his thread most people love their Apple products, but if you try one and don’t that’s fine! The world would be boring if we all thought that same and you’re very welcome to Windows or Android

[AnnieS]

@Barry

I have always disliked Apple for the way they build in obsolescence,

Everyone builds in obsolescence. I hope they make it totally illegal. It’s ruining the planet.

[Bruce]

As an aside:

My first Samsung Tab A had a 4:3 screen it’s replacement has a 16:9 screen both are the same size screen (ie measured diagonally).

On the whole I think I actually prefer the 4:3 screen. For example - while Youtube videos have to have black bars at top and bottom when not in full screen mode the 4:3 screen fits more information in.

I was quite surprised by this as I expected to much prefer the 16:9 format but on an astonishing number of occasions the 4;3 screen is actually preferable.

This has never been the case on the 16:9 screens on my laptop or desktop computers

[MrFraggle67]

I have 55 inch OLED TV to watch videos and films, have never understood trying watch on a small screen. Loaded a couple of films on my tablet to watch during the lengthy chemo infusion but found I could not enjoy on such a small screen.