Let's Talk Tablets

LightKnow

Hi all since lock down, am in mood to ask questions. For information and see what everyone opinions are. Good way to learn 👍

So Currently we have Pixel Slate , Apple , Samsung and Microsoft Tabs.
So what Makes it buy worthy ? Is there Brand following ? Or are the hardware really that top notch for the price ?

Is the Operating system They run better over one other ?
 Are  Samsung Knox , Apple built in security, Microsoft defender , Google built in chip Just as good as eachother or do they perform better than one other ? 
What does everyone prefer ? Or what do you currently own ? 

[Deleted User]

On an iPad Air 2, it’s good, simple enough for my non tech savvy mum to use, and a broad App Store range. It’s got a large crack on it (don’t ask why!) and is still the same as before. The battery is still good (5 years later), and I love it. I’m getting an iPad Pro for Christmas as I prefer iOS to Android for simplicity and the fact iCloud means I have the same songs and photos on all my devices.

[Deleted User]

iPad used it over a laptop for the last 9 years. Comfortable to use, easy to use and ton of great apps. Great for consuming media and being creative on it. My sister has used iPad since 2012 and past 3 years done her uni work on it. 

[Deleted User]

My Grandma has a (rarely used) Amazon Fire which we bought for Christmas, it’s really laggy and has a limited app range.

jonnygee2

I have an iPad Air at home and use a Surface Pro for work.

I actually walked into a store to buy a Samsung Tab and walked out with an iPad.  After trying, I found the 'desktop mode'  on Android to be a buggy OS hack, not something I would want to use daily. Shame, the base specs were much better on the Samsung, I just felt the OS sucked.

Overall I think iPad has the best experience, easy to use and the thanks to the iPadOS release they have most of what you would want from an OS. I don't have a laptop, so I use it for simple work tasks and it's good for that too. The surface pro is basically just a small laptop - I can run my 4k screen off it with ease - but obviously they are extremely expensive.

RumRat

I've always found Samsung tablets to be excellent and butter smooth. I had an iPad which was fine, but, I ditched the Apple scene entirely and moved on.

debitcardmayhem

I am on Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin, Atenolol. Ramipril and Aspirin, thus far they work

LightKnow

Surprised no one mentioned pixel slate tab
I appreciate everyone's thoughts 😊
For those who use safari how fluid is it compared to Google? Is apples privacy real or is more a marketing strategy? 
Can tablets use any printer ?
Would desktop feature work with any monitor? 

mobileron

I have fire hd10 had many tablets over the years and this stands up well,Theres no lag and you can get all the apps you need from both the amazon and goggle stores.
Just check what the tablet will be used for let us know and we can give more info.

[Deleted User]

Biil said:

Surprised no one mentioned pixel slate tab
I appreciate everyone's thoughts 😊
For those who use safari how fluid is it compared to Google? Is apples privacy real or is more a marketing strategy? 
Can tablets use any printer ?
Would desktop feature work with any monitor? 

Printers supported by Apple AirPrint 
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201311

Apple privacy is good
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphb01fc3c85/ios
https://www.apple.com/uk/privacy/

LightKnow

So here run down what's going on in my head, basically I need a device to use for website/blog . But I had something I wanted cover. They may not seem much of a issue. But unfortunately my past experiences online abuse 😔 has made scared on just doing things. That out way 

I want something compact hence was thinking tablet ( if fills the role)

1. I will be printing here and there.
2. Will use some basic or available creative tools
3. I was looking to go with WordPress ( but it has plugins that may need installation to use some things ) so would a tablet work and will the plugins work in app or tablet browser eg safari , Google or other 
4. Cuz of my experience in past, I Struggle to get things done cuz peace of mind. But I understand nothing 100% secure but What browsers or tablet will help with privacy and security  e.g is Knox good , Apple Chip ? Etc 
5. Is wordpress security pretty good ? 

Please any advice or suggestions or what set up to have etc. Apologies for any inconvenience to anyone