Android tablets, successful or not?

[TheMTtakeover]

You weren't quoting me but those are two things I use. I tether my iPhone to android because my Verizon 4S doesn't have LTE and do data and voice at the same time.

File manager is just nice to have to organize files. Practical use for me for example would be using an emulators. It's nice to connect my tablet to my computer and drag roms over into a dedicated folder. Or for work I have about a 100 pdf's I keep in a dedicated folder plus a thousand or so work related *jpg's. I take these pics with a camera I connect via USB and download them into that folder.

Exactly!

I don't wanna have to pay a data plan for my tablet and laptop when I already pay with my phone. Why not just use that data. Saves me a ton of money. File manager because I want to have control of where my files are and be able to put any type of file on my device. It also allows me to save my downloads to different folders based on what I'm downloading. Would you buy a Mac if it didn't allowed you to use finder?

 

[b166er]

It really depends what you're going for. The iPad is a great device for both consuming and creating. It also carries a higher price. But it's a good way to stay connected to the Apple ecosystem while maybe exploring different phone options.

The Nexus 7 is a great tablet at a great price, but it is much more geared towards the consuming of content rather than the creation of it. If you wanna read some books, watch netflix, play some games, the nexus is great, and it's cheap all things considered.

I feel like my iPad is invaluable for my schoolwork, and it's super portability is a huge bonus for me.

 

[pragmatous]

Android devices that you have had and sold or returned are not deletable on googles dashboard. So the compatibility check on google play or at the time android market was defaulted to a device I no longer have.

That's another problem with android. You can't delete devices you no longer have. It's complete chaos.

You did read the Google Play Store reviews before you purchased the game: correct?

I'm sure you are aware that on the review header there is an option to read just the reviews from users with your particular device; correct?

If not; End User fail.

 

[3bs]

Android devices that you have had and sold or returned are not deletable on googles dashboard. So the compatibility check on google play or at the time android market was defaulted to a device I no longer have.

That's another problem with android. You can't delete devices you no longer have. It's complete chaos.

I wouldn't say it's complete chaos but yes it is a bit annoying.

 

[MacBH928]

After readimg everyone's opinion , I think Apple will be shooting themselves in the head if they dont start having file management such as a finder and ports like USB and SD cards at least.

I know they probably were thinking that an iPad is not a PC when they first came up with it, but the way I see it many of the new tablets (Android + Windows 8) are becoming more and more like a thin laptop.

Not sure how this is a bad thing that Apple want to stay away from...

Seems like technology catches up with being able to run a full OS on a tablet, ok you wont run Final Cut HD but thats probably something your macbook air 11 wont do so well either.

We have to wait and see....

 

[3bs]

After readimg everyone's opinion , I think Apple will be shooting themselves in the head if they dont start having file management such as a finder and ports like USB and SD cards at least.

I know they probably were thinking that an iPad is not a PC when they first came up with it, but the way I see it many of the new tablets (Android + Windows 8) are becoming more and more like a thin laptop.

Not sure how this is a bad thing that Apple want to stay away from...

Seems like technology catches up with being able to run a full OS on a tablet, ok you wont run Final Cut HD but thats probably something your macbook air 11 wont do so well either.

We have to wait and see....

I don't see it happening. At least not anytime soon. They just don't want users to have to worry about where files are and want to let the individual apps take care of all that.

 

[Stuntman06]

It really depends what you're going for. The iPad is a great device for both consuming and creating. It also carries a higher price. But it's a good way to stay connected to the Apple ecosystem while maybe exploring different phone options.

The Nexus 7 is a great tablet at a great price, but it is much more geared towards the consuming of content rather than the creation of it. If you wanna read some books, watch netflix, play some games, the nexus is great, and it's cheap all things considered.

I feel like my iPad is invaluable for my schoolwork, and it's super portability is a huge bonus for me.

I would say that the Asus Transformer line of tablets are great for creating any amount of text. Their keyboard docks for their tablets are second to none. It is unfortunate that Asus did not market their tablets more agressively. I didn't know about them until a colleague mentioned it.

 

[onthecouchagain]

You know what drives me nuts? I can't simply transfer a PDF file that I downloaded for work onto my iPad. I can't just drag and drop it and open it. I have to jump through holes to convert it to an ePub to see it in iBooks, or I have to somehow send it to myself which can be difficult if the files are large and many...

It's frustrating.

Can someone help? Is there an easier way?

EDIT: I guess I could put it in dropbox. But this is such a roundabout way.

EDIT: Ugh, the Nexus 7 is looking better and better day by day.

 

[MRU]

You know what drives me nuts? I can't simply transfer a PDF file that I downloaded for work onto my iPad. I can't just drag and drop it and open it. I have to jump through holes to convert it to an ePub to see it in iBooks, or I have to somehow send it to myself which can be difficult if the files are large and many...

It's frustrating.

Can someone help? Is there an easier way?

EDIT: I guess I could put it in dropbox. But this is such a roundabout way.

EDIT: Ugh, the Nexus 7 is looking better and better day by day.

What??? Are you being serious?

Pdf's open on my iPad without any issue, you can view them in iBook, in the mail application or just use any of the myriad of other apps like Goodreader...

Simplist, Just email the file to yourself and then check your email on the iPad. They will open and you can view them from your mail application.

If you had good reader, you can also send it to there from the mail, or send it to iBooks via mail, without converting it to ePub.

Seriously simples...




If your syncing the old fashioned way...

Or if you are syncing via iTunes even wirelessly, add the PDF to your books library and then just add it to the books to be synced in the sync box and you do not need to change it to e-pub ever.... IBooks application has tab to show you all PDFs you have loaded.

Likewise if you have any other app like GoodReader just add the PDF to the app in iTunes sync and it will load it onto the device.

But just mailing it to yourself is quickest and prob just as quick as plugging a cable into your computer and drag and dropping....

 

[onthecouchagain]

What??? Are you being serious?

Pdf's open on my iPad without any issue, you can view them in iBook, in the mail application or just use any of the myriad of other apps like Goodreader...

Simplist, Just email the file to yourself and then check your email on the iPad. They will open and you can view them from your mail application.

If you had good reader, you can also send it to there from the mail, or send it to iBooks via mail, without converting it to ePub.

Seriously simples...




If your syncing the old fashioned way...

Or if you are syncing via iTunes even wirelessly, add the PDF to your books library and then just add it to the books to be synced in the sync box and you do not need to change it to e-pub ever.... IBooks application has tab to show you all PDFs you have loaded.

Likewise if you have any other app like GoodReader just add the PDF to the app in iTunes sync and it will load it onto the device.

But just mailing it to yourself is quickest and prob just as quick as plugging a cable into your computer and drag and dropping....

Yep. I used DropBox and iBooks. Thanks though.

I still wish you're allowed to drag and drop. It feels roundabout that I have to either go through email, dropbox or iTunes. I guess for bigger files, I'll have to use iTunes.

 

[MRU]

Yep. I used DropBox and iBooks. Thanks though.

I still wish you're allowed to drag and drop. It feels roundabout that I have to either go through email, dropbox or iTunes. I guess for bigger files, I'll have to use iTunes.

But I think if your dragging and dropping, which basically means you have to connect your device via sync usb cable, there's not much difference in either way.

Normally for my android or iOS devices, the old email myself something is how I solve things wirelessly 95% of the time...

 

[onthecouchagain]

But I think if your dragging and dropping, which basically means you have to connect your device via sync usb cable, there's not much difference in either way.

Normally for my android or iOS devices, the old email myself something is how I solve things wirelessly 95% of the time...

Yeah, dropbox is sufficient. Just worried about larger files. Doable, but just takes time. Drag and drop feels like there's less steps. But it is a pretty small difference.

In general, I find that if I maintain using my iPad as a play device (media consumption, games, light browsing, etc.) it's pleasing, but anytime I have to start doing serious work (PDFs, send something important via attachment mail, etc.) it becomes frustrating.

 

[frayne182]

You know what drives me nuts? I can't simply transfer a PDF file that I downloaded for work onto my iPad. I can't just drag and drop it and open it. I have to jump through holes to convert it to an ePub to see it in iBooks, or I have to somehow send it to myself which can be difficult if the files are large and many...

It's frustrating.

Can someone help? Is there an easier way?

EDIT: I guess I could put it in dropbox. But this is such a roundabout way.

EDIT: Ugh, the Nexus 7 is looking better and better day by day.

I have a Nexus 7 and its amazing.

Not hating on iPad, but in my opinion Android does tablets better. The file management, the apps are just as good, the browser seems more fluid using Chrome, etc.

The big thing is like you said. I can essentially use my as an external hard drive if I wanted. Plug it in and drag and drop.... Can do this in any computer and not just one like iTunes usually limits you to.

Now I don't like Android top line phones because they are to big. Honestly if the S3 was the size of the iPhone 5 I might of just considered it. But i don't like phones that are super big.

The Nexus 7 is a great fast and powerful tablet. I have no complaints. Just my two cents.

 

[tbayrgs]

I have a Nexus 7 and its amazing.

Not hating on iPad, but in my opinion Android does tablets better. The file management, the apps are just as good, the browser seems more fluid using Chrome, etc.

The big thing is like you said. I can essentially use my as an external hard drive if I wanted. Plug it in and drag and drop.... Can do this in any computer and not just one like iTunes usually limits you to.

Now I don't like Android top line phones because they are to big. Honestly if the S3 was the size of the iPhone 5 I might of just considered it. But i don't like phones that are super big.

The Nexus 7 is a great fast and powerful tablet. I have no complaints. Just my two cents.

I just picked up Nexus 7 and have only started to realize its potential but I need to disagree with a couple of your points based on my first impressions. First, I'm sorry but there is no comparison regarding tablet apps between Android and iPad--the iPad has a far greater selection and execution on the iPad is generally much better. I've only tested a handful so far and found this to be the case for nearly each app. I expect this gap to narrow over time but considering the Android tablet market is just starting to gain a foothold, it's not there yet.

Second, I found just the opposite using a couple of browsers on the Nexus. Chrome often suffers from lags/judders when rendering pages or scrolling/zooming. It's not terrible but certainly noticeable. I've also used Dolphin and found the experience a bit better than Chrome. I preferred the stock browser on the Galaxy Nexus phone and read that I can sideload it on the Nexus 7 so I'll give that a try soon.

Otherwise, I am enjoying giving the Nexus 7 a work through. The hardware itself if great--nice solid feel, comfortable to hold one handed, bright, crisp screen. I also really like the size--been used to the iPad and will probably prefer the extra screen real estate for many things but love the portability of the Nexus. I'll try to give a more thorough review after I've had more time use it--hope it might be helpful to anyone who's only live in the Apple world (as I had until recently) about what's available with Android.