Q. this may sound stupid, but i wanted an ipad but i heard android tablets were cheaper. whats the difference btwn them? what can they do?
A. * iPads come only in one size - 9.7 inches. Android Tablets come in multiple sizes - 7 inch, 8 inch, 8.9 inch and 10 inch sizes.
* iPads are made by one company, Apple, Many companies make Android Tablets - Samsung, Dell, Motorola, Asus, Acer, Toshiba, Viewsonic and recently Amazon.
* Some Android devices come with more features out of the box - HDMI built-in, USB built-in, GPS. For the iPad, you need to pay extra for those features.
In summary you have to determine what you will use the device for and based from your needs you can determine the best tablet PC to get.
What is the difference between Kindle Fire and an Ipad?
Q. Can a person also download/read books in an Ipad? What is the best device/tablet that can be used for reading books? What is the difference between the Kindle fire and the regular grey kindle?
Thank you..
A. There's a very good user review here, from an owner of both iPad and Kindle Fire HD. It'll help you decide:
http://budurl.com/KindleHD9orIPad
I say the Kindle Fire HD. Not only it is much cheaper, but also the Kindle is actually doing better than the iPad on some areas. Let me try to give a comparison between them.
iPad advantages (over the Kindle Fire HD):
- Bigger 9.7" screen (Kindle is 8.9" screen max)
- Best screen resolution (Retina display is 264ppi, Kindle is 254ppi)
- Rear view camera
- GPS (but Kindle Fire HD 4G model has GPS as well)
- More app selection (iOS)
Kindle Fire HD advantages (over the iPad):
- Better Dolby audio speaker (the newest iPad still has mono speaker, not even stereo)
- Dual band, dual antennas WiFi (iPad is Dual band, single antenna)
- File transfer with computer directly via USB cable (not for iPad)
- Lighter in weight, more portable
- Kindle only features like Kindle Owners' Lending Library, Kindle FreeTime, X-Ray for movies and books, Text-to-Speech to read a loud books, etc.
- 4G LTE subscription plans are cheaper (a comparison can be found on the Kindle's sales page, for the Kindle HD 4G model)
Kindle Fire HD is even better than iPad when you use the tablet for streaming video and watching movies, as it has dolby audio speaker and dual antenna WiFi. Another thing I like for Kindle is their digital content supply, including books, magazines, music, movies, TV shows, etc. iPad is good on these as well, but any videos and books you bought on iPad can't be used on non-Apple devices, while things you bought from Amazon can be used on other computers or tablets (including iPad).
The latest regular grey Kindle e-readers don't have audio function, so you can't use the Text-to-speech function on those Kindles to read books aloud. The latest Kindle Paperwhite has touch screen, but control is still more convenient on the Kindle Fire. Quite a lot of users reported the anti-glare screen of Kindle Fire HD is quite good for reading as well.
Yes you can download and read books on the iPad, and you can install the Kindle app to read Kindle books on iPad as well. iPad's biggest advantage is on the apps. The Appstore of iPad has been developed for years, so it has a great selection of apps. However, on the Kindle Fire, apps are not really that limited (there're over 60K apps), and many users find all popular apps that they really need are there. You can also sideload quite a lot of Google Play apps (i.e. Android apps) on the Kindle Fire, many reviews have mentioned the steps and it's quite easy. But if some apps are really important to you and you can't find them on the Kindle, then iPad should be your choice.
Hope that helps.
Should I purchase an IPad or Laptop computer for my 13 year old daughters school assignments?
Q. We have a home computer but she wanted a portable device she could take with her to type papers etc..What would you suggest the IPad or a laptop?
A. I would suggest a netbook which is a mini laptop. They are the perfect portable mini computer. The IPad is kind of Apples version of a Netbook but costs about twice as much. A Netbook (say from Toshiba) has Internet function, windows operating system so she can do word docs and such as well as email and some other programs. This site goes over the differences of laptops vs. netbooks in detail.
http://www.laptopcomputerstoshiba.net
Also here is a breakdown of the pros and cons of an IPad Vs. a more traditional Netbook.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-20004510-64.html
Pro-Netbook:
* Cheap, simple: "[The Netbook] fills a unique need for casual computer users who need a cheap, simple, portable computer [that] can perform any computer-related task. So...while the iPad is interesting, I don't see it filling a need for cheap, simple computers, which can do everything."
* Full keyboard: "At the end of the day, my Netbook goes to class with me. It has a full keyboard and Microsoft Office." And another reader: "A keyboard is the fundamental difference. Virtual keyboards just aren't as efficient in their current form as physical keyboards are. The iPad's solution, a separate keyboard module, is much less elegant than the integrated keyboard of laptops."
* Multitask: "I don't see the iPad replacing my Netbook when the iPad can't multitask. That means I can't get NZBs, use uTorrent, be on IRC, and have Trillian and Winamp running all while I use Firefox."
* More open: "If Apple would just drop the walled garden, I would say the iPad. Until then, Windows is more open than the iPhone/iPad OS. (Moreover), I can install Linux on a Netbook." And another reader said: "Personally, the app restrictions are quite insulting to me, as a programmer, so I would never buy an iPad (or an iPhone, for that matter.) But I understand that not everyone is a programmer, and an iPad might be more appealing to them."
* USB and connectors: "As a musician, USB, FireWire, and driver support means I can do work (i.e. recording, mixing, writing) on the road with a Netbook in ways that the iPad doesn't allow."
* PC market is where it's at: "If you were to add up all the iPhones, Macs, and iPads ever sold, the total would not come remotely close to the PC market."
* Can't have both: "I would love to have both a Netbook and an iPad...But to be practical and with a constrained budget, I would start with a Netbook."
Pro-iPad:
* Maps: "The Google Maps app, with GPS and [a] large screen, is fantastic. All I have to say to people who didn't try it: just check it out."
* Virtual keyboard is fine: "Once I got the iPad cover to have it tilt at a 45-degree angle, I actually noticed I typed faster on the iPad than my Netbook." And another reader: "Interestingly, by trusting the predictive spell-checking, I can type faster on the iPad than (the) Netbook."
* Better travel companion/entertainment: "The iPad fits in perfectly as a lightweight, mobile platform for e-mail and Web access, as well as remote access to my servers while I'm on the move in a package the same size as the Day-Timer (that) I used to carry. It's also much more pleasant to use when traveling for entertainment and document review than my laptop, and more functional than my iPhone. This is the perfect in-between device for me."
* Like the controlled-app environment: "I like the idea of the controlled apps--and there are so many of them to select. My main loves are the touch interface and the power-up speed." And another reader said: "That 'closed' App Store has more apps and games than any mobile platform...How is that closed?"
* Flash not that important, anyway: "I think Flash is in trouble...I am able to watch shows from major networks (on the iPad). (But) if you're a FarmVille (game) addict, then you will need Flash."
* Try it; you'll like it: "I think many of the people who favor the Netbook have not used the iPad...for any length of time. With numerous desktops and laptops in our house and at work, I bought an iPad...You don't have to be computer-illiterate to appreciate a well-designed, user-friendly device...The iPad is different from a Netbook. Neither are appropriate for real computer work, but for using the Internet, mail, games, and/or light computing, the iPad is the better choice."
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