Originally Posted by irishguy:
“What type of windows tablet are you planning to get - RC or Pro?
Windows has a better OS than the iPhone which stayed much the same since iPad 1
The big downside for Windows is the lack of apps.. Apple has a considerable amount more. It would be worth checking out in the Windows store and see if there are any must have apps for you that are missing.
I'm not a huge app user.. games are a bit naff on the pads and I only need a few essentials so I'm not worried about the app shortage.
The other issue is that Windows RT is due a big overwhaul soon,,, its poor sales have caused microsoft to cut price but also to release a better version soo”
In theory an RT tablet would suffice but if they are due an overhaul soon I'll wait to see the outcome. The app shortage isn't an issue as I have my Nexus devices for that sort of thing.
Originally Posted by TheBigM:
“Quick answer: iPad has the apps. There are currently no Windows RT tablets worth buying (unless you really want Office) due to not great performance. Windows 8 tablets are powerful but generally thicker, heavier and poorer battery life.
Longer answer: I own an iPad and think it is a great device. I've also recently bought a Dell XPS 12 which is an ultrabook but the screen can rotate so it is like a thick tablet. I rarely use my iPad now and will probably sell it. Advantages to using a Windows tablet (8 and RT) over other tablets are you can run flash when browsing. Advantages to Windows 8 tablets specifically over RT and other platforms are you can use browsers with plugins like lastpass and adblock when browsing. Lastpass especially is a pretty crucial browser add-on for me. Additionally, the fact that my laptop/tablet is using an Ivy Bridge Core i5 means it is significantly more performant for browsing heavy websites than my iPad and I find the WiFi performs better too.
I find the thickness and weight of my Dell is not an issue when using it by a table or on your lap e.g. on a sofa or train seat, it would be an annoyance cradling it in my arm if standing up (compared to an iPad).
One advantage for the iPad over current windows tablets is that the iPad is 4:3 screen aspect ratio whereas the Windows ones are 16:9. 16:9 is better for videos but not so good for reading in portrait mode.
This post isn't comprehensive but has some things for you to think about.”
That clears a few things up. Thank you.
Originally Posted by calico_pie:
“If you do go for an iPad, its probably going to be worth waiting for the new ones, rumoured to be out in October time.
They are expected to be lighter and slightly smaller, and will likely have the same finish as the iPad Mini.”
Yes, I was going to get an iPad 2 but I'm not sure it'll really be worth it at this point. I'd rather wait for an announcement of the next gen model and see if I can get my hands on a discounted iPad 4.