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louise1966
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I haven't yet ventured into the world of Apple but, as I am considering purchasing a tablet, I am leaning towards an Apple tablet. Looking at the multiple options, I cannot decide whether to go for one with retina display or without. Does anyone have one with retina display and, if so, what advantages does it offer in comparison to the ipad? I want it basically for instant internet access and listening to music. Thanks.
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The retina screen is just a higher resolution screen - if you want the clearest/sharpest screen then that is the one to go for.
PJ.
The nexus 10 is higher res.
You appear to be in the wrong thread - this is about iPads
If you're going to read a lot of content on the internet (longer articles etc), then you might find the Retina screen preferable. It is only available on the larger iPad models at the moment (and you'll need the 3rd or 4th gen iPad to get that).
If you're looking for portability, you might want to consider the iPad Mini.
Do you have a particular budget as this might also dictate what you can afford.
OP suggested that she was leaning towards an iPad ....
its obviously our righteous duty to suggest other options that don't entail selling ones soul to the Apple Overlords
Nexus 7
Nexus 10
Asus Transformer
..... all very good, and in some cases very much cheaper, alternatives to the spawn of Apple.
selling your soul to Google isn't any better.
My soul is my own.
My phone is created by Samsung
My tablets are both by Asus
I have 2 Rikomagic MK802 units
My wife has a Sony phone
My son has an HTC
My daughter has a Motorola
The only common feature is that all of the above use a Google OS.
Our house also has:
2 laptops
1 desktop
2 netbooks
1 nettop
all of which run a Microsoft OS
We also possess (much to my displeasure)
1 iPod touch
2 iPod Nano
Im not convinced im overly affiliated to any single brand based on the above summary am I ?
I may lean towards Android but I don't queue outside Googles stores nor would I hesitate to jump ship to MS if the Surface Pro starts selling at a more realistic price
....... oh and my original comment did have a smiley next to it
i wasn't advocating that one was better than the other.
however you were the one that bought up the "selling souls" comment (smiley or not).
however i always find it amusing that the anti-apple brigade generally tend to be android users, and you've gotta wonder just what google intends to do with all that user data they get from you - of course we do all know, sell it to advertisers.
it's all about personal choice, really doesn't bother me what someone else is using or whether they think it's better than what i have.
nexus 4 is currently interesting me, but too hard to get a hold of at the moment (currently iphone user).
we actually agree. Im all for people looking at options and weighing up whats best for them. I will never state one model is better than another. Choice is whats great about todays tech.
My main bugbear is when people state that the new model is out therefore they have to have it.... even unseen or un-reviewed. Historically this has been Apple users but I will mention that Samsung Galaxy S users are heading down that same road (IMHO).
Looking at getting Nexus 4's for my kids for Christmas (as they are both due upgrades) but im not holding out much hope. I have the Galaxy Nexus and, personally, I think that raw Android is the way to go these days if you are heading into the Google world.
With regards to Google and data im not convinced it bothers me. Most of my data and emails are junk but if they can use that to make my web experience more tailored then 'bring it on' I say
i'd say that's more about Apple being good marketers than anything else. Apple certainly know how to build up hype and other's seem to miss that.
it's only now that Google, Microsoft, Samsung (to an extent) and all the rest are starting to catch on and do the same (with big product launch keynote events etc).
Agreed. Apple have excelled at marketing their products over the last decade and have built up a very loyal fanbase by doing so.
You have to hope that sloppiness such as Apple maps doesn't start to dent their customer 'trust' though. Much as I wouldn't buy an Apple product myself im very aware that the market needs multiple options to maintain competition and drive innovation.
i think the maps issue is not a great "red flag" as some would suggest. there are a few very LOUD shouters, but i wonder just how many of the total user base really care that much (or have even noticed).
for me, the apple maps have actually been an improvement. for my area, google maps was actually quite poor and their satellite imagery was at least 10 years out of date.
apple's maps in my area are much better and satellite is around 2 years old.
the apple maps satnav has been spot on for me when i've used it (and compared it to copilot live).
If you want something with a really good screen, but you don't want to spend a lot, then consider the Nexus 7 from Google.
To be honest, web browsing and listening to music, which is what you described as likely uses, can be done on almost every tablet out there. Google now also has a music store you can buy songs from, if you want to.
Personally I choose mostly Apple products because I've got 2 or 3 different ones, as does my other half, and it allows us to easily share content, but there are other very good options which are cheaper if price is an issue for you.
Previous iPads were released one year apart, it's only the 4th generation iPad that has broken the "traditional" annual product schedule (the assumption being that it was to shift the release from the spring to the more lucrative "Fall"/"Holiday" season). Annual updates are not something unique to Apple.
It is slightly.
Think you will find every company is
What a stupid comment.
So are the comments suggesting the same about Apple. I don't see you singling them out though. Can't say I'm surprised:rolleyes:.
I did that when I bought my Macbook Pro two years ago. I've been a member of the Cult of Mac ever since I don't go around in black turtlenecks 24/7 and pray towards Cupertino every night but I do bash M$ and Windows every day. I go to the Apple Store often to renew my commitment to the Cult of Mac, but I haven't been since August Should I be wearing a black turtleneck?
does that make you a lapsed Appler ?
there may be hope for you yet