DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Liv, my BIL, who is an IT guy, recently got his daughter a Nexus 7 pad. It is an Android pad and i'll tell you, the thing is awesome. For $200 it seems to do everything our ipad does. I will seriously consider those if we need another pad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:Okay, this debate has been going on in my house for several days about the Kindle and other tablets. My b-day is coming up and my parents' have graciously offered to get me one but I can't make up my mind on what/which to get. (Never in a million years would I even ask for the iPad from them.) So I said I was going to get on Fort Fiends and see what y'all had to say about it. My family could not understand why I would ask a bunch of Disney camping fanatics about a tablet. I assured them I was quite positive it had been discussed around here. And what do you know...I was right...and I usually am. :rofl2: Right again Liv. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marilyn 19 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 you don't know what you are missing....but, who am I to convince you? :rofl2:I have an IPad. In the beginning I didn't use it much. Now I use it all the time. I have magazine subscriptions and ebooks. If you travel they are always handy and don't take up near as much space-----just say'n........... :toiletreading: IPad is my vote. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Well I did get the Kindle Fire, but haven't had time to use it enough to let you know what I think of it. I wanted a tablet, but not the IPad, so also brought a LePan, never realizing the Kindle was a lot like it just smaler (that's how little I have used the Kindle that I didn't even realize I was buying pretty much the same thing) I was going to sell the Kindle, but haven't even had time to think about it.The only thing about the tablet's and Kindle Fire vs the original Kindle is that they don't have e=ink and are not as easy to read a book as the original. If I am reading in the MH I ususally get a glare, I have found that I can somwhat get rid of the glare depending on how I turn it.The Tables with Google are getting good write ups, I like what I had red about the LePan, I will try and let you know as I am going to use it this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 A friends father gave me a piece of advice that I've extrapolated to many decisions. He told me," until you're getting close to retirement, buy the biggest motor your boat will hold/you can afford." That single piece of advice has saved me from stacking outdated stuff in storage as I make incremental purchases.Bought an iPad. Paid more for it than other brands. Haven't looked back and haven't been shopping for a replacement. Same with my truck...same with electric appliances....etc. buy it once and don't revisit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmfancipher 31 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 I have the basic kindle and it comes with a web browser. You have to get use to using the 5 button key with it, but it works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFlame 3 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 We just got the new ipad with cellular. Nothing else compares.....I have a kindle and will never use it again except to read books. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liv luvs disney 2 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Liv, my BIL, who is an IT guy, recently got his daughter a Nexus 7 pad. It is an Android pad and i'll tell you, the thing is awesome. For $200 it seems to do everything our ipad does. I will seriously consider those if we need another pad.I remembered you referring to the Nexus in your TR and had to re-read every page until I found it a couple of weeks ago when I was frantically trying to make a decision. I wrote down the name and when I get time, will do some more investigating. I do think I will get a plain jane kindle for reading. My (getting old) eyes can't tolerate a computer-like screen for very long with side effects. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liv luvs disney 2 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 :rofl2: Right again Liv.Well of course I am. :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I vacillated about getting an e-reader for about a year after they came out. Finally my DH said, "Will you just order the damned thing? I'm tired of listening to you." It is without a doubt the best purchase I've ever made.I have the Kindle 3G & have had it for almost 4 years. If it craps out on me, I'll probably get another one. My DH has a tablet set up with my Kindle account and I also can get to my library on my Samsung droid. I'm too old to read books on my droid (or rather, my eyes are) - so that's out. The tablet is to heavy and too cumbersome - so that's out. My Kindle fits nicely in my purse & it doesn't feel like I'm carting a boat anchor. That's important because long lines at the store no longer bother me - I just stand there & read. I bought the clip-on light ($8.00 at Wal-Mart) so if I want to read in subdued lighting - it works.I have read a ton of books I might not have otherwise read since I bought my Kindle. Mostly the free ones, which were excellent, I might add. I'm set up to download from our library - but haven't used that feature much as you still have to wait quite a while for new releases. So - if I find a new release I'd like to read I set it up on my wishlist. The price eventually comes down & if I still want to read it by that time I download it. Now if I want to read it right away I'll bite the bullet & pay the full price.What is wonderful about any e-reader is, if you're out and about & want to get another book you can just go shopping from your e-reader!Lou - if you read a lot - take it from this old lady - you won't miss the paper book at all. I thought I would - but I don't. Also - don't worry about cheating the author out of money. The free books are ones that didn't do well in print or an otherwise unknown author is trying to get known, Amazon, B&N & any other e-reader company will not violate copyright laws to give away books. Authors also have contracts with the publishing companies and most authors are making more due to the e-readers. I know my Godchild who wrote & is still writing the "Winston Churchill's Secretary - Maggie Hope" series loves it every time she hears the "cha-ching" from another download! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disney4dan 68 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 We have a Samsung Tablet with the ability to add 32GB of memory to it. Works great as both an eReader and browser for the web. It will also accept Bluetooth devices like keyboards and a mouse, so it can be more like a mini PC if needed. I like using the Kindle app on that and the phone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liv luvs disney 2 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I vacillated about getting an e-reader for about a year after they came out. Finally my DH said, "Will you just order the damned thing? I'm tired of listening to you." It is without a doubt the best purchase I've ever made.I have the Kindle 3G & have had it for almost 4 years. If it craps out on me, I'll probably get another one. My DH has a tablet set up with my Kindle account and I also can get to my library on my Samsung droid. I'm too old to read books on my droid (or rather, my eyes are) - so that's out. The tablet is to heavy and too cumbersome - so that's out. My Kindle fits nicely in my purse & it doesn't feel like I'm carting a boat anchor. That's important because long lines at the store no longer bother me - I just stand there & read. I bought the clip-on light ($8.00 at Wal-Mart) so if I want to read in subdued lighting - it works.I have read a ton of books I might not have otherwise read since I bought my Kindle. Mostly the free ones, which were excellent, I might add. I'm set up to download from our library - but haven't used that feature much as you still have to wait quite a while for new releases. So - if I find a new release I'd like to read I set it up on my wishlist. The price eventually comes down & if I still want to read it by that time I download it. Now if I want to read it right away I'll bite the bullet & pay the full price.What is wonderful about any e-reader is, if you're out and about & want to get another book you can just go shopping from your e-reader!Lou - if you read a lot - take it from this old lady - you won't miss the paper book at all. I thought I would - but I don't. Also - don't worry about cheating the author out of money. The free books are ones that didn't do well in print or an otherwise unknown author is trying to get known, Amazon, B&N & any other e-reader company will not violate copyright laws to give away books. Authors also have contracts with the publishing companies and most authors are making more due to the e-readers. I know my Godchild who wrote & is still writing the "Winston Churchill's Secretary - Maggie Hope" series loves it every time she hears the "cha-ching" from another download! I remember you stating numerous time how much you love your kindle!I actually went on and ordered the kindle keyboard today...with several books to go along with it. I am a note taker and can't stand a touch screen. I could have gotten a fire for a smidge more than what the keyboard cost but I didn't. :laugh: I'll get a tablet...in the future. :grumpy2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
photogal06...Sommer 10 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 The kindle keyboard is awesome :dance: ! The e-ink screen is so easy on the eyes...you will love it! Mine is with me all of the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I remember you stating numerous time how much you love your kindle!I actually went on and ordered the kindle keyboard today...with several books to go along with it. I am a note taker and can't stand a touch screen. I could have gotten a fire for a smidge more than what the keyboard cost but I didn't. :laugh: I'll get a tablet...in the future. :grumpy2:I have the Kindle Keyboard and LOVE it! Not sure about the touch screen either... the one on my phone is bad enough. Grrrr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liv luvs disney 2 Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 The kindle keyboard is awesome :dance: ! The e-ink screen is so easy on the eyes...you will love it! Mine is with me all of the time.I have the Kindle Keyboard and LOVE it! Not sure about the touch screen either... the one on my phone is bad enough. Grrrr.Guess what came in the mail today? :jumpforjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Guess what came in the mail today? :jumpforjoyYIppee for Liv~!!!!! :stars-shower-smiley: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TnBob 311 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 say no to spam! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Just pulled the trigger on a Nexus 10. Our Nexus 7's are going to the kids. A new feature in android 4.2 allows multiple user profiles to be stored. Before unlocking the device you select a profile and it will load all of the apps, bookmarks, and settings associated to that user. I've tried it on the Nexus 7 and it works great. It effectively creates multiple tablets out of one device....assuming you don't want to use it at the same time.The wife and I will share the 10 and still use the 7's on occasion.I plan on buying a wifi enabled portable hard drive to load up our dvd collection. This will allow streaming of different movies to each device without chewing up device memory. That should make the long drives a little better on everyone.I hope my kids realize how lucky they are to be living in a world with such technology. I played "football" on trips by manipulating little red dots across a dark red screen....lol.We currently have the "kids place" apps on the 7's. This app replaces the home screen with a screen containing only apps that we set so the kids can't access certain things. It can only be disabled with a pin code. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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