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Tablet request

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  • 30-10-2018 10:50am
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    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭


    I currently have an iPad, 8 years old and now very slow. I want a replacement but not happy to pay apple prices. I just use it for browsing etc, any suggestions?


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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,474 ✭✭✭micks_address


    why not buy a secondhand ipad from donedeal or adverts? if you go back a few years should get something decent


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    ablelocks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,696 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    Zelda247 wrote: »
    I currently have an iPad, 8 years old and now very slow. I want a replacement but not happy to pay apple prices. I just use it for browsing etc, any suggestions?

    which one is it and have you done any resets on it over the years? I have the 3rd generation since 2012, but each year for the last 3 years I've done a full reset. Ok, so you've to re-install all the apps etc, but a complete reset keeps it ticking over very well.

    Mine's still working perfectly, although it's stuck on ios iOS 9.3.5 - some newer apps may not work fully or even at all, but for general use it's fine.


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    GBX
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    Thanks Zelda, bought 3!


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    vectorvictor
    Registered Users Posts: 745 ✭✭✭vectorvictor


    GBX wrote: »
    Thanks Zelda, bought 3!

    Damn. Out of stock now


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    djo789
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    I'm beginning to suspect this isn't the bargain that I first thought it was :D possibly dare I say "Not a Bargain" :(


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    the corpo
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    The page is down as they're updating in advance of new ipad models, but the refurbished prices from apple are pretty good. Got my mum an ipad 4 (I think??) for €350 earlier this year.


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    djo789
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭djo789


    https://www.cnet.com/how-to/apple-ipad-pro-and-mac-event-live-blog-and-livestream-how-to-watch-live-now/?ftag=CAD-03-10aaj8j


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    #9
    Bravobabe
    Registered Users Posts: 411 ✭✭Bravobabe


    Buy an decent android and leave the Apple church - it will be better for your soul in the long run


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    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    I want to get away from Apple, any recs for Android.


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    Bravobabe
    Registered Users Posts: 411 ✭✭Bravobabe


    At the top end and downward
    These are all 10 inch approx.
    Samsung Galaxy Tabs S3 (€550+)
    Asus ZenPad (€300+)
    Huawei MediaPad M5 (<€350)
    Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 ot 3 Plus (€250 & €380)
    Huawei MediaPad M3 (€220)
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (€350+)
    Lenovo Tab 4 (€220)
    Lenovo Tab E10 (€140)
    Amazon Fire 10 (€190)
    (and a few more notably Acer& Asus)
    Best value for quality, build and price are the Lenovo (IMO). Entry level at around €140 up to the Yoga tab 3 plus or Pro @ €380 & €580
    So it depends on how much you want to spend - If I had €380 in my pocket, probably go for the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3, if my budget was €200, would go for the Tab 4.
    If I wanted a direct replacement for an iPad, probably go Samsung.


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