Best tablet for me ???
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numbnuts
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Have a look at the Samsung range, don't get a 7 inch one
Go on........why not ?
I don't want to go smaller than 10 inch (ooh erh missus).
numbnuts
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7 inch are just too small, OK I can't see 
, no for some apps they are all right, but for looking at the web, they just don't cut it, to be honest I would like an 17 or 18 inch tablet they could call it a tray 
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Both my Samsung have been very good with long battery life, but go down and have a look at them before you buy.
, no for some apps they are all right, but for looking at the web, they just don't cut it, to be honest I would like an 17 or 18 inch tablet they could call it a tray .Both my Samsung have been very good with long battery life, but go down and have a look at them before you buy.
Cycleops
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We've got a 7" Fire and a Samsung 10". Performance and screen are both underwhelming.
If you want the best possible experience with the best user interface shell out a bit more buy an iPad, you won't be disappointed.
As well as the performance and screen being miles better iOS is made for tablets unlike Android which is really for phones. Apple also support their products way into the future unlike many mainstream Android tablet markers.
I know I'll be decried on here but it really is the best experience, even the basic iPad. 10 7" is a good compromise. Go into an Apple shop and try one.
BTW I have an Android phone.
If you want the best possible experience with the best user interface shell out a bit more buy an iPad, you won't be disappointed.
As well as the performance and screen being miles better iOS is made for tablets unlike Android which is really for phones. Apple also support their products way into the future unlike many mainstream Android tablet markers.
I know I'll be decried on here but it really is the best experience, even the basic iPad. 10 7" is a good compromise. Go into an Apple shop and try one.
BTW I have an Android phone.
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ColinJ
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My old Samsung tablet had an 8.9 inch screen, which was just about ideal. My new tablet has a 10.1" screen. The bigger screen is better for viewing, but that extra size is surprisingly noticeable when holding the tablet. If you will be using the tablet on a table/desk or balanced on your lap, the bigger, the better. If you are going to be holding it in your hands for any significant length of time I suggest NOT choosing a large one because your arms will get tired very quickly.
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We recently bought a Samsung Galaxy A7 Lite (8.7" screen) on offer at Curry's for the dirt cheap price of £120.
Purchased primarily as a controller for our sound system but also one of us can watch iPlayer, YT etc with headphones in and generating no noise if the other one is reading or watching the TV. Great for curating my Spotify collection too.
Replaces 8 year old iPad which was blooming expensive and will no longer update - this rendered it completely incapable of operating the latest Spotify update.
I know @Cycleops praised Apple above (fair enough, he's entitled to his view) but after this iPad and two iPhones that are also not upgradeable any more we would not touch Apple with a bargepole.
Cycleops
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Considering your Apple product has lasted 8 years @SpokeyDokey I think you've done well as most Android devices won't receive updates after two years, three if you're lucky (Android One). If you don't need the best experience then it's horses for courses innit.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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In the interests of fairness... The reason that I replaced my 10 year old Android tablet is because it could no longer update certain apps. YouTube for example - it would tell me that I needed to update, but then tell me that the tablet wasn't up to the job!
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personally I would avoid Samsung after an underwhelming experience with a 10 inch thing of theirs. Overpriced - lots of pre-installed junk, some of which hard/impossible to uninstall.
7 inch is good for other use as an ereader.
I recommend taking a look at Lenovo.
Recently got a Lenovo 8 inch with a mobile Sim - ideal - particularly if paired with a small chromebook - they will sync.
My advice - avoid Samsung, avoid 10 inch, go android, pair your tab max 8 inch and use the saved dosh to get a small chromebook.
(you will of course have to reconcile yourself to the fact that google will know even more about you than some of our dodgier mods)
oh - sorry @Cycleops would avoid the apple so sue me route.
7 inch is good for other use as an ereader.
I recommend taking a look at Lenovo.
Recently got a Lenovo 8 inch with a mobile Sim - ideal - particularly if paired with a small chromebook - they will sync.
My advice - avoid Samsung, avoid 10 inch, go android, pair your tab max 8 inch and use the saved dosh to get a small chromebook.
(you will of course have to reconcile yourself to the fact that google will know even more about you than some of our dodgier mods)
oh - sorry @Cycleops would avoid the apple so sue me route.
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The way I look at it is our iPad cost £400 eight years ago and our Samsung £120 a few months ago.
No brainer for us - it's not a surprise and delight purchase for us; just a simple piece of utility hardware at a vfm price.
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why do you even need an app for youtube?
Call me a luddite but I minimise my use of apps.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
IPad and Apple products in general are a stupid price and not worth the money IMHO. Samsung all the way for me. Like Colin I only boughr a new one because I could no longer update it
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Fair to assume that apple needs a special bargepole?
