samsung galaxy tab vs ipad

getshirty · #1 07-21-2014

Im having a horrible time with my current dilema. Basically my laptop looks to be on its way out, i could get a new one like for like but i fancy upgrading to a tablet because my current situation a tablet would be easier to carry around than a laptop. Basically i need to do various office tasks ie spreadsheet and excel. Also i will be using a printer a lot, currently i have an epson that is wired, i understand i will need to get a wireless one so that's not a problem. Could i please get some advise from users of both regarding use, this would be very helpful so thanks in advance.

**aspkin** · #2 07-21-2014

I suggest Android (Galaxy) but that's me personally. I have had both iPads and Galaxy (Android) devices. I like Samsung more.

MM78 · #3 07-21-2014

Galaxy Tab.

getshirty · #4 07-22-2014

Can you print from the galaxy, i know it may be an obvious question but ive done the research and getting different answers.

unkown5454 · #5 07-22-2014

Why not a Windows convertible? Tablet just can't replace the functionality of a real computer. But, with a convertible, you get both...if you don't mind Windows.

If you must have Android, then Samsung runs that arena until the Nexus 9 comes out.

getshirty · #6 07-22-2014

How these for printing, also heard the windows tabs aren't that great, have i heard the wrong thing.

unkown5454 · #7 07-22-2014

Not Windows tablet...a convertible. That means it can be both and runs full Windows 8.1 or 8.1 Pro.

Full OS functionality plus tablet portability. Android tabs are nice, but it's a mobile OS.

rsot · #8 07-22-2014

Surface tablet works as both tablet and hook up to keyboard for computer-like use.

**aspkin** · #9 07-22-2014

You'll need a printer with a printing App.. I think most have this capability now. My Mom recently bought a HP printer and uses the app to print from her android tablet.. she feels fancy.

getshirty · #10 07-22-2014

Thanks aspkin that's just the answer i was looking for.

BiN4RY · #11 07-22-2014

If you're going to buy an android tablet, i recommend you to stay away from Samsung products. They're overpriced, the build quality is extremely poor (especially the plastic), and their version of Android is extremely bloated.

unkown5454 · #12 07-22-2014

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Originally Posted by BiN4RY

If you're going to buy an android tablet, i recommend you to stay away from Samsung products. They're overpriced, the build quality is extremely poor (especially the plastic), and their version of Android is extremely bloated.

The problem is that this is common in all Android tablets. Sony is the only one who is willing to put the time and quality in.

HTC Nexus 8/9 is the only one I've seen set to be released this year that will have decent build quality as well.

daveedo · #13 07-22-2014

I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition tablet and its amazing, much. Better than the tab.

rsot · #14 07-23-2014

HTC seems to have a good quality - their own marketing department doesnt promote enough

zagy123 · #15 07-23-2014

i have Galaxy 3. and already printed something. you need to set up your printer to the same wi-fi network with the same password like the tablet. you need to install the exact app for the printer on your tablet. and you are good to go. very easy.

stevebills · #16 07-23-2014

get a laptop if u want to print and use windows 7 and get a nexus 7 to play with okay

skinnyhardaway · #17 07-24-2014

I'd say get the galaxy, the iPad isn't broad as the galaxy tablet.

rsot · #18 07-25-2014

Friend wants to toss me a Blackberry Q10 (I think it's called) hmm

GreenBean · #19 07-25-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsot

Friend wants to toss me a Blackberry Q10 (I think it's called) hmm

Duck then .

Dont let it hit you on your head.

Dmshark25 · #20 07-25-2014

I have the iPad mini, samsung note3 and just got the iPad Air, for stealth I'm set on apple , I'd be lost without my iPad

From creating accounts , I have all my apps, phone apps, logs, and spreadsheets, operating I'll usually use Logmein and operate my PC , even at home I'll use it, I like how you can switch between apps , copy and than paste from either the iPad to PC or the other way

I have all my financial Apps , for every bank account and prepaid card attached to all my PayPals

And than the iOS mail center is great , anything that happens you will have an email to tell you

I have a WEMO switch plugged into an outlet and I have my modem plugged into the WEMO

So when using logmein , If I need to switch accounts, I'll open the WEMO app, and than control my PC by switching user accounts log into router settings , I'll change my MAC and as soon as I click apply , I'll switch over to WEMO and just push on and off real fast and just like that remotely my IP is changed

I also use switch , you can create different user accounts on the iPad, not my favorite but it's good of u need to log in just for something simple

I know all this can be done with android and more, but the iPad is much more clean and more simple , and I have every app now that I need to create and operate stealth accounts

Oh and if u use an iPad , Printer Pro great app, if I'm not using logmein where I can just print to my printer from my PC, I can also log into accounts from switch or other browsers

When printing postage I'll go through all the normal steps and after I pay postage the print screen opens, and I'll click the link "open in another page" or something like that from there I'll save the postage as an image and than I can print it at any time when I'm back on my network IP

Not great for massive postage printing but for one or two postages on account 1 and another 1 on account 20, but if u have many postages to print , than I'll use logmein and do everything from my PC through my iPad