Tablet 10''+ vs laptop

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Re: Tablet 10''+ vs laptop

#41 Post by PHXPhlyer » Fri Oct 15, 2021 4:35 pm

I have an older Samsung 7" tablet which I purchased used about three years ago.
I use it for browsing, reading ebooks (perfect size), and videos, both stored and streaming.
Not a lot of native storage but I have a 128Gb micro SD card which holds dozens of movies and thousands of ebooks.
I'm sure a newer maybe 10" one would be faster, have better battery life, and more storage.

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Re: Tablet 10''+ vs laptop

#42 Post by Rwy in Sight » Fri Oct 15, 2021 6:15 pm

Lenovo builds some great models with an excellent battery. It is always worth deciding whether to buy a model with 4G connectivity and WiFi or just WiFi and definitely get a case with keyboard.

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Re: Tablet 10''+ vs laptop

#43 Post by Pontius Navigator » Sat Oct 16, 2021 7:29 am

PHXP, and heavier.

I tend to use my 6 inch phone for browsing and an 8 inch Kindle for videos. Tried my wife's 10 inch Kindle. Although it is lighter than her IPad I find its weight and screen size are more tiring - bigger screen, hold further away

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Re: Tablet 10''+ vs laptop

#44 Post by Mrs Ex-Ascot » Sat Nov 13, 2021 8:32 am

Mrs Ex-Ascot wrote:
Fri Oct 15, 2021 1:58 pm
As Ex-Ascot announced on TRABB earlier, my laptop computer has been pronounced dead. :((

I am contemplating replacing it with a Samsung tablet. Any suggestions as to wbich one....of course subject to availability. :D
Walked into computer shop and came out with a Samsung Galaxy Tab A in a leather case and with protective glass.
I am still learning how it works but I am very pleased with it. Glad I didn"t buy a new laptop. This is much better. :-bd :D
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Re: Tablet 10''+ vs laptop

#45 Post by Pontius Navigator » Sat Nov 13, 2021 8:43 am

Mrs Ex-A congrats. If its for browsing, messaging and reading, perfect.

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Re: Tablet 10''+ vs laptop

#46 Post by k3k3 » Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:30 am

Mrs Ex-A, did you get a seperate bluetooth keyboard for it? The on-screen virtual keyboard obscuring half the page is the main thing I don't like about tablets.

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Re: Tablet 10''+ vs laptop

#47 Post by Mrs Ex-Ascot » Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:55 am

k3k3 wrote:
Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:30 am
Mrs Ex-A, did you get a seperate bluetooth keyboard for it? The on-screen virtual keyboard obscuring half the page is the main thing I don't like about tablets.
No, I don't even know if anyone here sells blue tooth keyboards here. But personally for my requirements I am happy with the virtual keyboard. Any serious stuff gets done on Ex-Ascot's computer. :-bd :)
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Re: Tablet 10''+ vs laptop

#48 Post by OFSO » Sun Nov 14, 2021 6:29 pm

I bought a Bluetooth keyboard for €12 for my tablet. However despite persevering for a few weeks I realised the on-screen keyboard was easier to use and gave the 'real' keyboard away. There are many downloadable keyboards, at least for Android tablets, different sizes.

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