iPads, which one should I get

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

Here is what I need and what I would use it for:

• Reading books and comic books
• At least 64GB of storage space (comic books can take up a lot of space)
• Watching Netflix or digital copies of movies I have on Flixster or VUDU
• Occasionally playing simple games like Angry Birds and the like, you know nothing with bleeding edge graphics

Literally do not care about anything else I can do with an iPad.

So which iPad should I get? Probably will look at getting a refurbed or used one. Or if you have a non-iPad tablet recommendation I'd take that too.

I currently have the Amazon Fire tablet, but I'm growing tired of it sucking, basically.

 

[Get Buckets]

Here is what I need and what I would use it for:

• Reading books and comic books
• At least 64GB of storage space (comic books can take up a lot of space)
• Watching Netflix or digital copies of movies I have on Flixster or VUDU
• Occasionally playing simple games like Angry Birds and the like, you know nothing with bleeding edge graphics

Literally do not care about anything else I can do with an iPad.

So which iPad should I get? Probably will look at getting a refurbed or used one. Or if you have a non-iPad tablet recommendation I'd take that too.

I currently have the Amazon Fire tablet, but I'm growing tired of it sucking, basically.

Pops chipping in?

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

Pops chipping in?

No he already has one.

 

[buckethead1978]

Hoping to get lucky on quibids?

 

[KyCatFan_rivals45723]

Tablets can be hit or miss in my opinion. I don't buy Apple products, so I can't help you with that. I think they are way overpriced. What size tablet did you want? I have had great luck with my Nexus 7. Great quality screen and still going strong after about 2 years. It is Google branded so I believe it gets the software updates first. The rumor is that there is a new version coming out this year with the newest version of Android. My only criticism with my tablet is the lack of sd card slot. I'd rather have a sd card slot then pay for the internal memory. You can get a 64GB sd card online for under $20. To upgrade a tablet from 32 to 64 they will charge you probably an extra $100. If you can get one with an sd card slot you can get a 32GB and throw in 64GB of additional storage for like $20.

 

[jockstrap_mcgee]

ipad pro looks awesome but i wish it ran os x, or at least gave you the choice.

 

[funKYcat75]

Is it allowed to show webpages in Spanish?

 

[mashburned]

Literally do not care about anything else I can do with an iPad.

What if I told you there is an iPad with a flesh light?

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

What if I told you there is an iPad with a flesh light?

Already knew about that lol

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

Tablets can be hit or miss in my opinion. I don't buy Apple products, so I can't help you with that. I think they are way overpriced. What size tablet did you want? I have had great luck with my Nexus 7. Great quality screen and still going strong after about 2 years. It is Google branded so I believe it gets the software updates first. The rumor is that there is a new version coming out this year with the newest version of Android. My only criticism with my tablet is the lack of sd card slot. I'd rather have a sd card slot then pay for the internal memory. You can get a 64GB sd card online for under $20. To upgrade a tablet from 32 to 64 they will charge you probably an extra $100. If you can get one with an sd card slot you can get a 32GB and throw in 64GB of additional storage for like $20.

I used to own a Nexus 7, got rid of it a few years ago. 7" screen is kinda small for reading comic books though, as I have discovered with my Amazon Fire. At least 64GB of space is needed unless the tablet has an SD card slot (like the Amazon Fire does)

 

[TheEgyptianMagician]

An ipad air or ipad air 2, 64gb for around 300 or 400$ respectively. Onsale or refurb used, there will be sales with new ipads coming out soon.

The ipad is significantly better than the android competition in a variety of important ways, but if you do go android the newest Nexus and Galaxy tabs are ok.

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

An ipad air or ipad air 2, 64gb for around 300 or 400$ respectively. Onsale or refurb used, there will be sales with new ipads coming out soon.

The ipad is significantly better than the android competition in a variety of important ways, but if you do go android the newest Nexus and Galaxy tabs are ok.

Unfortunately Nexus ones always lack the storage space. If storage space wasn't an issue then I'd be all over the Nexus 9.

I had a Galaxy tablet once, and my experience with it can best be summed up by the following: I will never buy another Samsung product of any sort and the world would be a better place if Samsung had never existed.

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

Didn't realize the NVIDIA Shields were so cheap now. A 16GB one with a microSD card slot is only $199 new on Amazon. Heard lots of good things about them so looking like that is what I'm going to get sometime in the near future. Might see if I can get a good quality used one on the cheap somewhere.

 

[d2atTech]

Didn't realize the NVIDIA Shields were so cheap now. A 16GB one with a microSD card slot is only $199 new on Amazon. Heard lots of good things about them so looking like that is what I'm going to get sometime in the near future. Might see if I can get a good quality used one on the cheap somewhere.

just buy an old ipad on amazon and never update the software

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

just buy an old ipad on amazon and never update the software

I'm going with the NVIDIA Shield given I am an Android user. Quality tablet, cheaper.

 

[d2atTech]

I'm going with the NVIDIA Shield given I am an Android user. Quality tablet, cheaper.

Best Buy has refurbed Galaxy s2s for about 230$

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

Best Buy has refurbed Galaxy s2s for about 230$

Samsung can go to hell for all I care.

 

[Wall2Boogie]

With all that extra Netflix money you hit your dad up for you should be able to Atleast go from Kotex to tampax lol

 

[billue]

toys r us had an ipad 9.7 inch 32g for under $400 today in knoxville

 

[slick rick.ksr]

Every time I hear the word "I Pad" I think of female hygiene products

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

toys r us had an ipad 9.7 inch 32g for under $400 today in knoxville

Too much money for too little storage

 

[AustinTXCat]

I smell another my iPad is bigger than your Android fight brewing.

Amirite?

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Not sure what the need for ipads and tablets are anymore. cellphones have turned into phablets, offering 6 inch screens, and aside from being a bit smaller than a tablet, they do all the same stuff and more.

Not sure where iPads and tablets fall into place anymore. Phablet, High end desktop, ultrabook for mobility.. and you're set.

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

Not sure what the need for ipads and tablets are anymore. cellphones have turned into phablets, offering 6 inch screens, and aside from being a bit smaller than a tablet, they do all the same stuff and more.

Not sure where iPads and tablets fall into place anymore. Phablet, High end desktop, ultrabook for mobility.. and you're set.

I have a phone with a 5.7 inch screen with a 2560 x 1440 resolution. It's a pretty ****** experience for reading comic books unless you want to be constantly zooming in and out and dragging the page across the screen. Tablet with an 8 inch screen is great for it, and watching movies and TV shows on a tablet is much better than on a phone.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Yeah if you're a reader, having a tablet or kindle is pretty important. But for me, I'm either reading physical magazines (I will always love the feel and experience of a magazine that I just don't get on an electronic) or IT training manuals.

For movies and TV, I prefer to watch on a customized home theater. Ipad is nice for travel or watching in bed.. but otherwise, if you're a movie or TV fan, you want to watch on a 60inch flatscreen with proper sound.

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

Yeah if you're a reader, having a tablet or kindle is pretty important. But for me, I'm either reading physical magazines (I will always love the feel and experience of a magazine that I just don't get on an electronic) or IT training manuals.

For movies and TV, I prefer to watch on a customized home theater. Ipad is nice for travel or watching in bed.. but otherwise, if you're a movie or TV fan, you want to watch on a 60inch flatscreen with proper sound.

Oh yeah I definitely prefer to watch movies/TV on a TV, but a tablet comes in real handy when when traveling or are otherwise away from a TV.

 

[d2atTech]

Oh yeah I definitely prefer to watch movies/TV on a TV, but a tablet comes in real handy when when traveling or are otherwise away from a TV.

did you get the shield?

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

did you get the shield?

Haven't bought it yet. Need to save up some money first.

 

[d2atTech]

Haven't bought it yet. Need to save up some money first.

if you do, let me know how it goes. i've been rocking an ipad 1 for the past few years, but my battery died.

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

if you do, let me know how it goes. i've been rocking an ipad 1 for the past few years, but my battery died.

Ah.

Yeah my dad is holding me back. He has been late on his Netflix payments. Going to see him this weekend. Might just have to beat it out of him if a stern talking to doesn't work.

 

[opinpi]

Get the iPad Air 2...it has the A8 processor with 2gb of ram. It also has less glare on the screen than the iPad Air1.

 

[jwheat]

Can't afford his own Netflix subscription but can afford his own ipad

 

[crazyqx83_rivals88013]

Can't afford his own Netflix subscription but can afford his own ipad

I don't think you read the whole thread.