expiredphoinix | Staff posted May 24, 2024 08:12 AM
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expiredphoinix | Staff posted May 24, 2024 08:12 AM
128GB Samsung Galaxy Tab 11" A9+ WiFi Android Tablet w/ 8GB RAM (2024 Model)
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Also, I just don't get the people that compare iPads to Android tablets. This $150 tablet is not going to be as good as a $400 iPad mini. Yes, you can get used iPads for less, but you could get like a used android tablet for less as well.
I got an iPad because everyone makes it seem like the best thing since sliced bread, but honestly it's just as underwhelming. While iPads are more powerful and lag less, half the apps don't work properly and are just slightly scaled up versions of their phone apps that don't open in full screen. The bigger iPad you have, the more annoying that is. On the bright side, the iPad battery life is usually much better and it is a consistent experience across all iOS devices.
I personally switched to an open box S8 Ultra that I got for $450 a few months ago and that thing blows any iPad I've used out of the water.
Heck, the iPad 9th Gen is now $250 and blows this out of the water. If it weren't for iPhone , I'd jump. I just can't stand using iPhone.
Might just introduce some apple in my life with iPads. I've held out for a decade, but apple has really trashed iPad pricing, despite headlines saying new iPads can top out at $2000+. Performance wise for 99% users, same experience with an iPad of $400 or $2400.
As for iOS, eventually just got complacent and stuck with it for a few years even after leaving Apple.
Recently did a bunch of world travel, and wanted to take a cheaper burner android around. Also, got an iPhone 14 pro (US) so needed a phone with physical SIM for travel. Physical SIM for Cheaper, better local service, and often long stays (months at a time). Got a pixel 7. Been using the pixel abroad and the iPhone in the US. Annoyed every time i came back home and had to use the iPhone.
Decided to take the plunge and moved my US service to my pixel 7. Yes, the pixel 7 and iPhone 14 pro are worlds apart, but I just highly prefer the Android UX. Looking to get a higher end Android, when a good sale rolls around. Probably a Galaxy or Pixel.
As for tablets, I've had a few cheap Android tabs years ago (nook, lenovo). Didn't really use any of them much. My mom has had several Samsung tablets, most recently a Galaxy Tab S8+. Fantastic tablet and DEX is really interesting.
The year that I stopped working at Apple, got myself an iPad 7th gen, and over the years, I've been using that tablet consistently mostly as a media machine while traveling or in bed. Over the years, it's become pretty useless for shopping or browsing. Just too underpowered now. I'd of course expect Android tablets even the high end ones like the galaxy tab s series to perform similarly, if not worse.
Recently sold the iPad 7th Gen for $150, though i think i probably could've gotten a bit more for it maybe $200. Really impressed by the resale value. Having bought it for $343, that's like leasing the machine for $35-40/year.
While the Galaxy Tab S8+ is great, I just got myself an iPad Air 11in M2. For my pretty casual use of tablets, I find the iPad to be a much better value.
Price-wise, a new iPad Air 11 in M2 is comparable to the older S8+.
I'll get more years of support on an iPad. I'll get a great resale value when I'm ready to upgrade again.
There are nicer, wider options for things like cases.
But for tablets, I'll have to give it up to iPads. I'd also own an apple watch if it weren't for the walled garden.
Galaxy Tab A series are fine for casual watching and playing casual puzzle games. My mom has had a few of these A series tablets, and she does complain about the lagginess like a year later.
It has a TN display. I think I even prefer the display of Amazon Fire Max 11 to this one, let alone OLED.
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As for iOS, eventually just got complacent and stuck with it for a few years even after leaving Apple.
Recently did a bunch of world travel, and wanted to take a cheaper burner android around. Also, got an iPhone 14 pro (US) so needed a phone with physical SIM for travel. Physical SIM for Cheaper, better local service, and often long stays (months at a time). Got a pixel 7. Been using the pixel abroad and the iPhone in the US. Annoyed every time i came back home and had to use the iPhone.
Decided to take the plunge and moved my US service to my pixel 7. Yes, the pixel 7 and iPhone 14 pro are worlds apart, but I just highly prefer the Android UX. Looking to get a higher end Android, when a good sale rolls around. Probably a Galaxy or Pixel.
As for tablets, I've had a few cheap Android tabs years ago (nook, lenovo). Didn't really use any of them much. My mom has had several Samsung tablets, most recently a Galaxy Tab S8+. Fantastic tablet and DEX is really interesting.
The year that I stopped working at Apple, got myself an iPad 7th gen, and over the years, I've been using that tablet consistently mostly as a media machine while traveling or in bed. Over the years, it's become pretty useless for shopping or browsing. Just too underpowered now. I'd of course expect Android tablets even the high end ones like the galaxy tab s series to perform similarly, if not worse.
Recently sold the iPad 7th Gen for $150, though i think i probably could've gotten a bit more for it maybe $200. Really impressed by the resale value. Having bought it for $343, that's like leasing the machine for $35-40/year.
While the Galaxy Tab S8+ is great, I just got myself an iPad Air 11in M2. For my pretty casual use of tablets, I find the iPad to be a much better value.
Price-wise, a new iPad Air 11 in M2 is comparable to the older S8+.
I'll get more years of support on an iPad. I'll get a great resale value when I'm ready to upgrade again.
There are nicer, wider options for things like cases.
But for tablets, I'll have to give it up to iPads. I'd also own an apple watch if it weren't for the walled garden.
Galaxy Tab A series are fine for casual watching and playing casual puzzle games. My mom has had a few of these A series tablets, and she does complain about the lagginess like a year later.
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