Database Info

[Q] Should I sell my iPad and buy a Transformer?

Hi all,
I recently switched from an iPhone to a Dell Streak (android). It's gone well (there a + and - to both) and now I'm thinking of selling my iPad 1 and purchasing a Transformer.
I have tested one in a shop (no keyboard though) and it seems faster and lighter (although not as tough).
I'm still sitting on the fence at the moment and was wondering if any Transformer users can share their opinions and experience to influence my decision.
Thanks

I wanted to buy an iPad so much at its launch
Afterwards, I discovered the transformer (and slider, not yet launched), so much more possibilities with transformer ...

keep the iPad, it's way better

Get the Transformer, it's WAY better. I know several iPad2 owners that have upgraded, and none of them regret it one bit.

Thanks for the responses guys! Keep em coming.
Just to clarify I have the ipad 1 64 gb. It only has 256 mb ram which means 2 or 3 browser tabs and thats it!
The apps on the ipad may be better but to be honest, the only app I use on the ipad is the browser. If I switch over to android I can use firefox
Looking forward to more responses.
Thanks

I've used iPad 1 and 2 and must say I much prefer the Transformer. For what I need (pretty much a netbook), the iPad just is not compatible. There's no way to go around iOS with a keyboard (even if you did find a good dock -- there isn't one). There's plenty of things you take for granted with a laptop like connectivity that you simply cannot get with an iPad. USB OTG, NTFS drives, CIFS, proper bluetooth, actual USB and HDMI ports and so on. And then there's the whole iTunes rubbish. And yes, I used iOS 5.0 beta and you still need a computer to use an iPad.
I haven't even covered multi-tasking with switching between apps yet.

definitely, TF!

xsacha said:
And yes, I used iOS 5.0 beta and you still need a computer to use an iPad.
I haven't even covered multi-tasking with switching between apps yet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Which is complete nonsense, I hate apple for all the limitation imposed to the customer simply to make money... the whole company policy is rubbish... The whole Itune thing is really about taking consumers for cash cows. However lots of people find a great comfort in having a very intuitive platform, so it also has its good sides...
>out of the box experience is much more complete with Android tablets.
Plus, say you buy a TF, should you need something that is not directly coming with it, be sure that someone out there is making it and sharing it... and it is all legal without warranty void.
And it is much cheaper.
Either I am wrong and Ipad (apple in general) is super top cool, or I am a bit right and Ipad buyers are users that have limited needs, or in some cases buy stuff cause it is cool and showed off by CNN news anchors while reporting.. rolleyes
It all come down to what you need the thing for.

We have an iPad and the transformer at home. The trasnformer is actually fantastic- the ONLY drawback has been the lack of Netflix and Xfinity playback but I really think both of those will be available in a relatively short time.
I was really on the fence about keeping the transformer vs. the ipad and then we plugged a passport drive in to the transformer and I had a TB worth of movies ready to view! That makes it so much more to me than the iPad, I can remote to my desktop and with the keyboard dock it's amazing.
Not to knock the iPad, it's very very cool - but I really love the transformer.

I kept both.
The iPad is a much better casual machine, the Transformer is a better productivity machine.

Between iPad 1 and Transformer... Transformer wins hands down!!
Between iPad 2 and Transformer... I like both! They each have their pros and cons.
If you can have both, it would be the best option.

I have an iPad 1, a Transformer and a Galaxy Tab 10.1. Of all 3 devices the Tab is the best (overall), but the Transformer stands out for it's docking capability. The iPad is in last place with it's restrictive OS and limited customization ability. I also hate iTunes.

I had the iPad 2 for few weeks and didn't even use it for more than 5 times. It's just a bigger iPod Touch.

garethsimpsonuk said:
Hi all,
I recently switched from an iPhone to a Dell Streak (android). It's gone well (there a + and - to both) and now I'm thinking of selling my iPad 1 and purchasing a Transformer.
I have tested one in a shop (no keyboard though) and it seems faster and lighter (although not as tough).
I'm still sitting on the fence at the moment and was wondering if any Transformer users can share their opinions and experience to influence my decision.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I like the Transformer one main reason is because our company bought us all the TF101 32gb one. So free is always good.

I sold my iPad and bought the transformer.

Get the tf if u have a laptop and ud like to combine the two. Personally that's what I'm doing. I had a laptop and a dell streak 7. Sold both and both the one. Much better battery life too.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

Really depends on what you're going to use it for. I always felt that Apple products were more business oriented, because of the limitations Apple puts on the products. Some see them as Apple being dumb, I see them as Apple making pure productivity devices.
Don't get me wrong though, the Transformer is really good at productivity though to. There's more customization too, and more of an ability to change what you want.
If you feel like jailbreaking the iPad, you can, but then again almost every release is the same thing, not to mention you have to wait for the few devs that do work on the iPad to release the jailbreak. The Transformer on the other hand, already has 4 or 5 different roms, people are working on Native booting Ubuntu, side booting Ubuntu, and hopefully MeeGo (don't hold me to that). I wanted a iPad when it first came out, and still want one now, but the want is slowly fading, as Android is growing more and more into a better OS, and there are more app developers. I am extremely happy with my Transformer, and wouldn't sell it for anything.
I am an Android fanboy. I have 3 Android devices. My X2 is my phone, my Transformer is my tablet, and my old Droid 1 is my mp3 player

You know that the ONLY person that can accurately decide this IS YOU. Will YOU be happy with it?
It does not matter what we say.

I was in the exact same boat you are in only 2 weeks ago. I decided to go with the Transformer primarily because of the Micro SD and the OS. It's so much easier to just swap out a micro SD card than it is to sync through iTunes. For instance, I like to have the capability to load up movies and apps for my 3 yr old daughter and then take them out and load up my movies. Go with the Transformer and you won't be disappointed... my 2 cents worth.

I would prefer the Transformer due to it's versatility and that android has less of a "big brother" approach. The iPad does have more tablet optimized apps than any of the Android Honeycomb based tablets, but that all will eventually change as Android develops.

Tablets

I think of all the tablets available today, the HP Touchpad is the one I would choose. I got to play with a few tablets recently. Among them were the iPad, Moto Xoom, HTC Flyer, Blackberry Playbook, Huawei Ideos and the HP Touchpad. The newest Sammys weren't available. Nor were the Acers.
First off, the BB Playbook was the absolute worst of them all. It took 3 people to accidentally figure out how to delete a picture. Whilst messing with it trying to navigate around the UI, I snapped a picture of myself and wanted it off the system. I looked and looked and looked and finally called one of the store associates to assist. After he played with it for a long time, he called another store associate. The second associate played with it for a very long time also and then accidentally figured it out. We all went through every menu we could find and the answer was a simple downward swipe from the top of the LCD frame.
This brought back memories of my experience with a BB phone. No friggin way would I buy a damn BB tablet.
The rest of the tablets were sweet. The HTC Flyer was super smooth and gorgeous. The Xoom is old news. And the iPad is tired. I was really surprised by the Huawei tablet. It's so inexpensive, yet it works really well. Nevertheless, I love WebOS and my play time with the HP tablets was great. It worked flawlessly and smoothly and has that excellent multitask system. Plus I love the style, size and shape.
When the Sammys come out, I'll give them a try also and see it they can best the HP.

I'm liking the xoom. A keyboard and a mouse and I can ditch the MacBook.

Following the rules
im not and idiot or a noob, im tyring to post legitimate feedback on an android rom i am currently using but i need 10 posts so here is one more, thanks for this stupid rule! 8
I have been using Droid ROMS, MODS and kernels since the G1.

OG Galaxy Tab
I have the OG Galaxy tab and it rocks honeycomb pretty well. By 2 year old loves netflix so I'm happy.

Oops
OG Galaxy as in the 7 inch version. Honeycomb is on thru a custom ROM.

When I was in the market for a tablet I took a look at the xoom, playbook, iconia, and the transformer. The xoom was off the list because it was out of my price range. The playbook, I could not find the back button do that was it. It came down to the iconia and transformer, and I chose the iconia because of the full sized usb port and flash on the back.
Sent from 234 Elm Street

MartyLK said:
This brought back memories of my experience with a BB phone. No friggin way would I buy a damn BB tablet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
also that in order to get e-mail on the thing you need to be linked up via bluetooth with another phone.
i went to check one out, was in a game when i did, looking all over for the exit button, took me and another employee 20 minutes just to figure it out, swipe up....yeah, lets not put softkeys on it like we do with our phone, nah, no menu, a FRIGGAN SWIPE MOTION!, i can't blame them for trying to be inovative, but the "physical buttons" for the playbook are so small that someone would need a stylus just to press the friggin' buttons.
it has flash, and 1080p playback....yet the camera on it sucks.
RIM, try harder next time.

I don't have a tablet. But I would like one!

Kiboe said:
also that in order to get e-mail on the thing you need to be linked up via bluetooth with another phone.
i went to check one out, was in a game when i did, looking all over for the exit button, took me and another employee 20 minutes just to figure it out, swipe up....yeah, lets not put softkeys on it like we do with our phone, nah, no menu, a FRIGGAN SWIPE MOTION!, i can't blame them for trying to be inovative, but the "physical buttons" for the playbook are so small that someone would need a stylus just to press the friggin' buttons.
it has flash, and 1080p playback....yet the camera on it sucks.
RIM, try harder next time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The store I was at had a couple Playbooks on display at different areas of the store and the first one I came to had a non-functional small round button on the top...the button about the size of a bb pellet. I didn't know it didn't function; that it was damaged, and figured it was some sort of LED indicator. On the second Paybook, which was fully functional, if I hadn't pressed that little round button by accident to turn on the device, I never would have figured out how to power it on because I attributed that round button as an indicator or something of that nature. I wouldn't have intentionally pressed it.
The Playbook is typical BB B.S. I had the same experience with my BB phone. I spent 90% of my time trying to find stuff on it than I did just using it. No wonder BB is in the crapper these days.

I went with a Transformer. I did some research too. I will say this that playing with a unit in the store and taking it home and using it for a week or two is a huge difference. I am sure you can make some basic decisions based on your likes and dislikes, To heavy dont like how it feels in your hand etc, but nothing takes the place of good ole fashioned "Use it". I wrote a pretty long article regarding my purchase and my decisions tree in the transformer forums, as there are a lot of "Can the Asus Transformer replace my netbook/laptop" threads on a lot of different forums and i wanted to put my thoughts out there as well. I will find the link and link it. But in short the basic answer is it depends. I know not the best answer and not the one you were looking for but its the truth.
Here is my post its long but might be worth a read if you are trying to decide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15679836#post15679836
I am very happy with the transformer and in my post i give the reasons i chose it.
The Rahl

we have the xoom here. not sure how we like it yet. can't get it to root. or rather can't find a walkthrough that doesn't assume you already have certain things installed on your computer. not their fault. it's the xooms for me needing to root to actually use all it's features.

i have the galaxy 10.1 its so dirty i love it. slim, light, and fast

Apple suxxx but by the way, I prefer the iPad 2 !

I prefer the 7 inch tablet, but there aren't any good ones. The best 10 inch is the sammy sung tab 10.1.
It down right makes all the other tabs look like s**t. Samsung did a GREAT job on the screen. I like the feel of the thrive but it's screen sucks. The ipad seemed heavy but I do like its keyboard. The touchpad and playbook are the worst. the iconia is pretty ugly. The xoom feels nice but has a bad screen in my opinion. Tab 10.1 is best then xoom or ipad.

Reply
I am using Apple i pad. Its features processing speed durability awesome.

Some tablets are truly great in the niche such as Xoom, Transformer and Ironia, but seems that it's still no one is good enough to beat the iPad. At least for me, I have to admit the using experience is really fantastic on iPad.

chikwarne said:
I am using Apple i pad. Its features processing speed durability awesome.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
skydeve said:
Some tablets are truly great in the niche such as Xoom, Transformer and Ironia, but seems that it's still no one is good enough to beat the iPad. At least for me, I have to admit the using experience is really fantastic on iPad.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, I agree. The iPad is a powerful and well engineered tablet. But it lacks the high res display I desire and this makes it tired for me. I'm spoiled by the Retina display of my iPhone 4. There just isn't a display as good as the Retina display. If Apple puts an equivalent display in the next iPad, that would solve the tired problem.

i am waiting samsung tab 10.1 or sony

I have the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 and it rocks, so fast and easy to use.

I bought my 8 yr. old daughter a Velocity Micro Cruz. I sent that same POS back 2 weeks later. She is only 8 so I'm not looking to spend mega bucks and I don't buy anything made by Apple. I am thinking of getting her the Gen 9 Archos 8in tablet when it arrives in a few months. The Cruz isn't a bad tablet for the price point but it simply has too little internal memory. It constantly froze on us. It is great looking hardware, nice looking screen and a little heavy. Also, not having the genuine Android Market or XDA-Dev support was a killer. I came to realize I have no love for Android in it's current state (2.3 and below as I haven't used or seen a Honeycomb tablet yet). As a long time Windows Mobile user Android still reminds me of an incomplete and immature version of Windows Mobile that is more popular but not more effective. I am disappointed in this realization, especially when 90% of the tablets out there worth their salt, hardware wise, are Android based.
To be fair, I actually played with my friend's IPad II also. When I say played with, I mean sat there and used it for 2-3 hours to see if it could impress me. The answer is no. It's a $600 POS. What's scary is the Velocity Mirco Cruz was $179 total and the $400 or so price difference really doesn't show when it comes to using the damn things. The Ipad was lighter, faster and didn't freeze (because it has enough damn internal memory), but like every other damn Apple product it is limited and constricted. I swear if the Cruz had more internal memory it would have been 200x more effective than that Apple pos. Transferring information was easier. Using it as a part of my current environment was easier (HD2, Windows 7 laptop, Windows Vista PC). When I used the Dolphin browser it worked excellent (as did Safari). Basically the only satisfying experience I had on the Ipad was the Youtube application and the only thing that made it better than what I get on my HD2 is the screen size. Beyond that it has nothing on my 2 year old phone. Apple smapple.
I don't expect the HP or BB tablets to last very long in this market so I'm hoping Microsoft comes out with a viable tablet OS (which is rumored) and it doesn't actually disappoint me the way everything else has. Knowing I won't be able to replace the Cruz for under $200 I upped the ante to $300 and it looks like Archos is going to slide in with the gen 9's. Hopefully I won't remain disappointed.

What is the best tablet for me?

With the 5.3 inch Samsung Galaxy Note serving well as both a phone and a portable tablet (akin to the Google/Asus Nexus 7) that is just perfect for media consumption, I am now looking for a new device to replace my current 15 inch Acer Aspire 5552 laptop. I need a larger tablet - no 7" devices - that prove an actual upgrade over my Note's screen size and also one which comes with or has a purchasable keyboard dock so that I can do homework on it. Other than that, I merely want the best specification available for the best price and I want to spend no more than around £400 GBP preferably. Any suggestions?

I would suggest Asus Transformer Infinity, not sure if it's fit your price range.

Felimenta97 said:
I would suggest Asus Transformer Infinity, not sure if it's fit your price range.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does it have a USB port to plug in either a hard-drive or a USB mouse? Also, are there apps which allow me to bind touch controls to the keyboard/mouse? It'd be awesome to play Dead Trigger with a keyboard and mouse! Do you think that an Android tablet like that could replace a Windows laptop?

Oh, and I also want a tablet which has at least a 720P screen. Anyone know of a video editing app on Android? Also looking for a better blogging app for Blogger than Google's. Any ideas for these two app needs?

I don't want/need 3G though.

Don't know how the USB thingy works, but the Infinity looks like supplies all your wants.

Where can I buy it and for how much? Also, is it possible to bind touch controls to the keyboard dock and a USB mouse? I'd love to play Dead Trigger this way! Is that possible?

Is that possible to bind touch controls from games such as Dead Trigger to a keyboard and mouse?

No Android tablet can replace a laptop. They are all primarily media consumption devices. Dock ones like the TF Prime are the closest you will get to a laptop, but they are still missing so much of the functionality of a laptop.
People wont like me for saying this, but a Microsoft Surface is the closest you will get to a laptop replacement in tablet form. My bet is on the RT costing $500. Even then, i would hesitate getting rid of a laptop for a less capable tablet.
Sent from my Sensation using xda app-developers app

The Janitor Mop said:
No Android tablet can replace a laptop. They are all primarily media consumption devices. Dock ones like the TF Prime are the closest you will get to a laptop, but they are still missing so much of the functionality of a laptop.
People wont like me for saying this, but a Microsoft Surface is the closest you will get to a laptop replacement in tablet form. My bet is on the RT costing $500. Even then, i would hesitate getting rid of a laptop for a less capable tablet.
Sent from my Sensation using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, I still have access to a family PC that has Windows Vista. All I do on my laptop is iTunes and YouTube mainly plus some homework. Can't Android do that for me?

What tabs do you recommend anyway or do you think my Note will be enough? Also, can you bind touch controls to the keyboard and mouse on the Transformers? I'd love to play Dead Trigger with a keyboard and mouse!

Brad387 said:
Well, I still have access to a family PC that has Windows Vista. All I do on my laptop is iTunes and YouTube mainly plus some homework. Can't Android do that for me?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If all you do on your laptop is media consumption, then an Android tablet is fine. Then it just depends on what exactly your homework is and if you need the power of a laptop to do it. If not, get an Android. I too use my laptop mainly for media, but i still think its worth it to have the extra capability of a laptop if you ever need it. Stay away from the TF Prime, im not sure if Asus's newer transformer derivatives like the infinity have better quality.
Sent from my Sensation using xda app-developers app

The Janitor Mop said:
If all you do on your laptop is media consumption, then an Android tablet is fine. Then it just depends on what exactly your homework is and if you need the power of a laptop to do it. If not, get an Android. I too use my laptop mainly for media, but i still think its worth it to have the extra capability of a laptop if you ever need it. Stay away from the TF Prime, im not sure if Asus's newer transformer derivatives like the infinity have better quality.
Sent from my Sensation using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why stay away from the Prime? Because of the back cover creating problems with Wifi/GPS/etc? The Inifnity has a fix for that.

Felimenta97 said:
Why stay away from the Prime? Because of the back cover creating problems with Wifi/GPS/etc? The Inifnity has a fix for that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In a word, yes. The Prime was enough of a problem for a long enough time that I would do thorough research of any Asus tablet before making the decision to buy one. I would be surprised if Asus didn't come up with some design fix when it made the Infinity, but still I would tell anyone to do thorough research on it before buying.

What would you change the tablet for

Hey guys I'm going to sell my tablet not because i don't like it did because I bought a Mac Book Pro . I can't justify having 2 really expensive Mobile items . I was thinking of just selling in getting a Nexus 7 but I know I'm going to miss the screen a lot on with the new iPod mini out the decision is harder . I'm looking for 7 to 10 inch solution that let's me write documents on the go ahead and transfer in the cloud . Watching netflix on the tablet has been my favorite part but I just can't keep a 500 dollar movie player

I dont understand. Why sell the infinity, and then ask for suggestions for a 7 to 10" tablet?

Sold it?
How much you expect you can get?
450 for a used tablet?
and then buy a Nexus 7?
lol?
well, if you buy it within 30 days, then get a full refund.
I don't even like to bring a mac book pro to school as it is still too bulky and heavy

timrock said:
I dont understand. Why sell the infinity, and then ask for suggestions for a 7 to 10" tablet?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I agree: it doesn't make sense. I wonder why did you make the decision to buy a Mac Book before asking the question. You are eating your dessert first, mate! Well, IMHO, you already made the decision - when you decided to buy the Mac Book; you just feel the need for some confimation.
However, to answer your question: I wouldn't change my Infinity for a Nexus/mini Tampax/Samsung. I would miss too much the screen and the joy it gives me when using it - like, right now, when I'm responding. If I'd need a 7" gadget, I'd wait until Asus brings out Nexus 7+ (or whatever they'll call it) with a Super IPS+ screen that would be readable outdoors, in direct sunlight. And would have a microSD card slot. I am not used to downgrading quality. :laugh: Your mileage definitely varies!

Hang on. Let me get this straight:
You can't justify a 500 dollar tablet...
But you buy a 1200 dollar Apple that has the exact same specs as a 250-350 dollar regular laptop?
I'm not seeing the logic here.
What you're going to get back for your Infinity will be about the amount you're going to have to pay for a new 7/10". So why bother selling?

Not catching the logic here myself.
Maybe what your saying is just worded strangely.
I'm pretty sure you won't be recouping a lot from selling the tablet.
The price on them is declining as of late.
I'm curious also as to why you didn't opt for an iPad3 instead of a Macbook?
iTons has a lot of sketch or handwriting apps that work pretty nice.

I would sell my TF700T plus dock in a heartbeat for a new Samsung Galaxy Note 2 from Verizon. I have a Galaxy Not e 10.1 tablet and it works just fine. I don' t think I'd miss the Infinity at all!

idk if you guys like your infinities or not but mine SUCKS. screen bleed huge lags i really want to get out of it and either buy a nexus 10 or the new ipad 4. why because my mac is too heavy. i feel bad that i bought a mac but its a long story and i want to sell my tablet okay ? i cant return the mac it was at one ofthose college stores on campus ( a campus im never going back to ). so im stuck with it ! already tried at the apple store in my town they wont take back 3rd party stuff. anyway
iipad mini. its the most portable tablet but its underspecced like hell. wait for a nexus 7 +, a micro soft surface or and ipad 4. those are the top tablets right now. and i want to get the best one for portability. what would you guys chose ? the ipad would intergrate with my mac a lot , but the surface has a keyboard already with it and a micro sd card which is really important. a nexus 10 would integrate well with the android apps i already have plus im planning on selling my htx one x for a nexus 4. my head hurts from all this maybe i should take a break from buying unecessary **** man

Best tablet for a laptop replacement?

I am willing to sell my laptop because I am addicted to computer games (dota 2, total war series etc), especially that I'm at university and I need to keep focus on studies.
So I need a tablet for the occasional browsing, office editing/reading and especially for watching movies and TV shows (this is the most important aspect). I will get enough money from my laptop to buy the best thing out there, so budget isn't a problem.
I am an Android user since I used the HTC Desire back in the days, then moved on to nexus S and fell in love with Nexus devices. So the Nexus 10 was my top interest so far, but I heard some of the devices have light bleeding (and I'm very sensible to display quality) and the resolution is actually too big, so the GPU is not powerful enough for it. There are some rumors a new nexus 10 will be unveiled by google with a quad core CPU and a better GPU, but I need a tablet now, not in 4 months or even later, especially that my country doesn't sell nexus devices on google play. Online stores in Romania just got the nexus 10 at the start of this month, so there's no way I'm gonna wait for the new one.
Then I had a look at the iPad 4: I absolutely loved the build quality and how it generally felt, everything was extremely smooth and it looked great, but the 4:3 aspect ratio is a total bummer, considering that I will watch a lot of movies. I tried to find a video to see how movies run on the ipad but had no luck.
Other tablets didn't seem to get me excited too much, was looking at the asus transformer t700 but it has outdated hardware and I heard its slower then the nexus 10.
So the question is, iPad 4 or Nexus 10?
I don't want answers from fan boys, please be realistic.

Also, I don't want to hear anything about converting movies and things like these, I just want to throw the movie on the tablet and see it, be it mkv or avi, blu-ray size etc.

Nexus 10 is way much better and could do all the things you listed above, unless your prefer iOS

El7r said:
Nexus 10 is way much better and could do all the things you listed above, unless your prefer iOS
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I never owned an iOS device, I'm just wondering which one is better.

bump

I would suggest the Asus Transformer prime with the keyboard dock especially since you're a student and you could use it like you would a laptop in class.

In terms of specs and power, the ipad is pretty great and has the biggest library of apps.
The nexus 10 isn't as absolutely all mighty but it's pretty close, and it's got android, so it'll be much more capable of replacing a laptop computer than the ipad ever will be.
I personally despise Apple, I have had extremely bad experiences with them. I'm currently on an iMac, so it's not a matter of bandwagoning and fanboyism and stuff. I truly believe Android is better and more capable than iOS. The nexus 10 is probably the best android tablet on the market, though the Samsung Galaxy Note could be good for you as you want to use it for productivity and the s-pen is supposed to be amazing. No experience with it though, but I have a nexus10 and I got rid of my laptop afterwards, don't need it anymore.
I use the n10 as a laptop too, I take notes in class and everything, if you add a bluetooth keyboard, you'll get a lot of functionality out of it.

drarnold said:
I would suggest the Asus Transformer prime with the keyboard dock especially since you're a student and you could use it like you would a laptop in class.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
^^^ This
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

Nexus 10 is beefy specs, very beautiful.
I'm using a nexus 7 right now, with logitech android keyboard and wacom tablet pen.
If you plan on writing notes on tablet instead of paper; I found it difficult in classes where proff writes so fast its hard to keep up.
I'm sure depends on tablet pen you get. But for writing apps for android, there's not too many good ones like there is on apple app store atm.
I tried alot of writing apps; best one that was suited for me was papryus for android. I still couldn't keep up writing notes on it.
Typing notes on it is amazing. Much better then lugging around a laptop.
If you plan on going with writing notes, I suggest something with a digitizer.
If writing notes on tablet isn't an issue your on your mind.
Then i would go with nexus 10 w/ bluetooth keyboard.

lvnatic said:
I am willing to sell my laptop because I am addicted to computer games (dota 2, total war series etc), especially that I'm at university and I need to keep focus on studies.
So I need a tablet for the occasional browsing, office editing/reading and especially for watching movies and TV shows (this is the most important aspect). I will get enough money from my laptop to buy the best thing out there, so budget isn't a problem.
I am an Android user since I used the HTC Desire back in the days, then moved on to nexus S and fell in love with Nexus devices. So the Nexus 10 was my top interest so far, but I heard some of the devices have light bleeding (and I'm very sensible to display quality) and the resolution is actually too big, so the GPU is not powerful enough for it. There are some rumors a new nexus 10 will be unveiled by google with a quad core CPU and a better GPU, but I need a tablet now, not in 4 months or even later, especially that my country doesn't sell nexus devices on google play. Online stores in Romania just got the nexus 10 at the start of this month, so there's no way I'm gonna wait for the new one.
Then I had a look at the iPad 4: I absolutely loved the build quality and how it generally felt, everything was extremely smooth and it looked great, but the 4:3 aspect ratio is a total bummer, considering that I will watch a lot of movies. I tried to find a video to see how movies run on the ipad but had no luck.
Other tablets didn't seem to get me excited too much, was looking at the asus transformer t700 but it has outdated hardware and I heard its slower then the nexus 10.
So the question is, iPad 4 or Nexus 10?
I don't want answers from fan boys, please be realistic.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Asus Transformer Prime / Infinity: I've played with the Nexus 10 and as far as options go it trumps the Nexus 10. The 10 is a great device, but as far as using USB, adding options, batteries expansion (DOCK), SD, etc the Transformer wins. The outdated hardware/slower than nexus is partly true. The real truth is that the noticeable speed is only on tests. Running apps side by side the speed difference is down to a second or two. The TFT700 is a quad core and the Nexus 10 is a dual core. If you don't put the TFT700 into econo mode then the speed is pretty much even or going to the TFT700 at times.
Now the biggest thing I liked with Nexus over the TFT700 is the micro usb charger and plugin. That and the screen. But outside of that, the TFT700 offers something that no other tablet offers, expansion and expansion. Want another battery? Plug into the dock and you get a keyboard and a battery. Want to add an SD/MicroSD for more space? Just slide the car in. Need to use a USB thumb drive to share something with somebody that has a computer or laptop but don't have a wireless signal? Just put it into the dock. Comparing the batteries in just the devices alone, the 700 to outlast the Nexus 10 in a side by side comparison.
The Nexus does offer the best picture and the newest software updates, but the ASUS team and XDA does a pretty good job of keeping the two running in a neck and neck race.

Transformer series tablets are great. I bought a tf300t after much research and an extremely happy with it. As stated before, the dock ads full functionality for taking notes in class. Supernote came pre-installed on mine which allows you to add drawings to your notes which is essential if you will be taking any chemistry classes.
Sent from my SGH-S959G
CM10.1 Nightly, AJK Kernel

I am attending a medical university and I need a notebook for notes, professors also verify our notes at the end of semester so writing on an electrical device isn't possible for me. I will be using the tablet to watch movies and occasionally create some office files on it (though I can still go at the university's library where we have computers for that).
Does anyone have any experience with a jailbroken iPad? How dependent is it to a PC? I heard you need one when you jailbreak it (same goes for rooting on android), but what then? Can I just download cydia apps on it and install without problems?

The Nexus 7 will fit into your back pocket. ...
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app

lvnatic said:
I am attending a medical university and I need a notebook for notes, professors also verify our notes at the end of semester so writing on an electrical device isn't possible for me. I will be using the tablet to watch movies and occasionally create some office files on it (though I can still go at the university's library where we have computers for that).
Does anyone have any experience with a jailbroken iPad? How dependent is it to a PC? I heard you need one when you jailbreak it (same goes for rooting on android), but what then? Can I just download cydia apps on it and install without problems?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well it seems you really want an iPad. I will say this, your notes can be verified on either Nexus ( 7 or 10) and the Transformer. In fact the supernote feature of the Asus is very similar to evernote (although I would still use Evernote or Onenote). You can even use Google to transcribe directly to the supernote feature. If you are looking to take notes in class for Medical, try looking at LiveScribe Skypens.
Ok back to your question, not to bash the iPad, my mother and sister love theirs, but it is too restrictive for my tastes. This includes jailbroken. If you are planning on doing any kind of syncing that does not involve your cloud features you will have to sync via a PC. Apps / updates /purchase can all be done with a wireless feature (although it is much slower). Taking notes you can use Evernote / Onenote, but the handwriting / bluetooth keyboards are not even on the same playing field as the Nexus / ASUS. I can verify that as a CS/Cyber major these notes can be verified and the audio playback / video playback you will have to get permission from your teach if you are allowed to record in class first. Also in terms of watching movies you will be limited to what ever you purchase or convert to the iPad's movie player unless you sync / convert / play with it on your PC first.
PC / Mac Rules for Tablets:
You do need one for an iPad and most Android devices. I say most because there are some devices you can root/break via webpages (Apple has since closed the security hole... so you would need an older OS).
Downloading from Cydia is just like downloading from any market place, with the exception of that you do not know if it has been scanned for malware/virus/permissions. Unlike Google/Amazon you will not be told of the permissions or what exactly it will be using on your system. Also keep in mind that some apps will just not work due to the age of your device / os if you are going from Cydia.

Just to be more specific: when I meant notebook, I meant an actual notebook
You know, the one with real papers on which you use a pen to write
So I am not writing absolutely anything on a tablet/laptop. I will only use the tablet in university when I'm on some boring classes, to surf on some blogs or play some games.
Edit: I'm not really that convinced to buy the iPad, I would just be curious to own one for a while, to see how it performs in the long run. So I will probably buy it and if I don't get the hang of it in 30 days then im gonna return it and go for the nexus, where everything will be so simple for me.
I never actually held the nexus 10 in my hands so far, didn't get the chance to see it in any store, just online. Does it have at least equal quality as the ipad? I know its some kind of rubber plastic like the nexus 7, which felt good (tried that one).

If you want a good laptop replacement tablet: Go buy a PC Tablet (with the rotating displays, keyboard based).
Expensive, but fits the bill. Im pretty sure Hewett Packard (HP) and Dell have some tablets like that. Look up touchsmart on Google.

Anyone say razer edge yet
Sent from my Infected Rezound using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 04:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:34 AM ----------
lvnatic said:
I am attending a medical university and I need a notebook for notes, professors also verify our notes at the end of semester so writing on an electrical device isn't possible for me. I will be using the tablet to watch movies and occasionally create some office files on it (though I can still go at the university's library where we have computers for that).
Does anyone have any experience with a jailbroken iPad? How dependent is it to a PC? I heard you need one when you jailbreak it (same goes for rooting on android), but what then? Can I just download cydia apps on it and install without problems?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can peint from a tablet using wifi
Sent from my Infected Rezound using xda app-developers app

lvnatic said:
Just to be more specific: when I meant notebook, I meant an actual notebook
You know, the one with real papers on which you use a pen to write
So I am not writing absolutely anything on a tablet/laptop. I will only use the tablet in university when I'm on some boring classes, to surf on some blogs or play some games.
Edit: I'm not really that convinced to buy the iPad, I would just be curious to own one for a while, to see how it performs in the long run. So I will probably buy it and if I don't get the hang of it in 30 days then im gonna return it and go for the nexus, where everything will be so simple for me.
I never actually held the nexus 10 in my hands so far, didn't get the chance to see it in any store, just online. Does it have at least equal quality as the ipad? I know its some kind of rubber plastic like the nexus 7, which felt good (tried that one).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you are under the age of 14, or, over the age of 45 than an iPad is a better choice.
If you want flexibility than get an android tablet.
If you want buisness stuff then get a non RT tablet (Windows 7, 8) (RT is no good for business stuff).
I find the tablets with folding displays to have the most bang for their buck. That is just my opinion though.
Please thank if this was useful.

andronald said:
If you are under the age of 14, or, over the age of 45 than an iPad is a better choice.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My mom, my dad, and my step mom all have Android phones or tablets. They are all over 45. My mom is the kind of person who asks me to find where a program saved a file, my dad got his phone after having only had a flop phone. None of them are struggling.
As of ICS simplicity and noob friendliness isn't really an issue.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app

Hi,
I have an Asus Transformer TF300TG and it is absolutely great. We are using it at home for fast access to internet (emails, cooking receipts, small gaming). It has 3G capability, so you just plug a data sim of your favourite GSM carrier and you are OK to travel and use it on the way.
The battery lasts literally for hours, there is one battery in the tablet part and other in the keyboard part - when tablet is drained and you connect it to the keyboard unit, it recharges from it.
There are a office pack preinstalled (Supernote) and for making notes and easy spreadsheets, it works quite OK.
Hope it helps.