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Tablet request

  • 30-10-2018 09:50AM
    #1
    Zelda247
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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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  • #2
    micks_address
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,489 ✭✭✭micks_address


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


  • #3
    ablelocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,334 ✭✭✭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.


  • #4
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,145 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Thanks Zelda, bought 3!


  • #5
    vectorvictor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 745 ✭✭✭vectorvictor


    GBX wrote: »
    Thanks Zelda, bought 3!

    Damn. Out of stock now


  • #6
    djo789
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭djo789


    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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  • #7
    the corpo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,807 ✭✭✭the corpo


    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.


  • #8
    djo789
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭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


  • #9
    Bravobabe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 411 ✭✭Bravobabe


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


  • #10
    Zelda247
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


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


  • #11
    Bravobabe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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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