Can the Galaxy Note replace an iPad?

[Shanghaichica]

Same here. I cannot stand watching a clip on my phone that's longer than 15min. As a few have mentioned, the iPad is much comfortable to use for a few hours than a phone whether it's for watching videos or viewing large photos.

Personally a smartphone cannot replace the iPad, iPad cannot replace the laptop and the laptop cannot replace the TV.

I enjoy roaming between 4 different screens depending on where in the house I am or what I'm doing.

I agree having multiple devices is best depending on what you are doing.

 

[sunking101]

Same here. I cannot stand watching a clip on my phone that's longer than 15min. As a few have mentioned, the iPad is much comfortable to use for a few hours than a phone whether it's for watching videos or viewing large photos.

Personally a smartphone cannot replace the iPad, iPad cannot replace the laptop and the laptop cannot replace the TV.

I enjoy roaming between 4 different screens depending on where in the house I am or what I'm doing.

I think flagship smartphones are wasted on you guys. People who don't browse heavily or watch media content don't need any top smartphone IMO, and certainly not a phablet-sized Note 9 etc. That's no criticism, just based on what you've said.

 

[Shanghaichica]

I think flagship smartphones are wasted on you guys. People who don't browse heavily or watch media content don't need any top smartphone IMO, and certainly not a phablet-sized Note 9 etc. That's no criticism, just based on what you've said.

I do lots of web browsing on my phone and watch YouTube videos. However movies and tv shows I prefer to watch on my iPad Pro or even my TV. On the go I use my iPad mini to watch videos.

 

[spinedoc77]

A more pertinent question is what use cases are better with tablet. There are very very few. Even watching video is non-issue with a 6.3 in as we can put phone closer to our eyes (unless you watch in a group). You get no advantage with tablet using most apps (except maybe drawing/cad type app). With most web-sites being mobile friendly now, web browsing on tablet has little advantage.

And a tablet is just way too uncomfortable to hold and much of a hassle to use on the move.

I don't think many would argue that a larger screen isn't better. Not only a larger screen, but a better aspect ratio. I don't think putting a smaller screen closer to my eyes counts as a larger screen, lol. Maybe I could save space by having a 4" screen as long as I put it 3 or 4 inches from my eyes, hehe. No, even the ipad mini screen is huge next to a 6.3" screen with the narrow aspect ratio. Of course there are other considerations, such as comfort which you mention and I totally respect. Portability is another issue, of course. So a tablet isn't for everyone and I can appreciate that many of us can get by with a phablet.