Looking for a new tablet: I am looking at getting a new tablet and maybe someone can help me. The present tablet I have is a Sony with a 10" screen. I 'd like to get one with a larger...

richosob Loc: Lambertville, MI

I am looking at getting a new tablet and maybe someone can help me. The present tablet I have is a Sony with a 10" screen. I 'd like to get one with a larger screen if possible. I'm not interested in those 2 in 1 laptops and the only tablets with hte bigger screens are the new I pad pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note. They both have screens that are a little over 12". The I pad pro which will be coming out in November has a 12.9" screen and the Samsung has a 12.2"screen. My question is does anyone have one of the Samsung Galaxy tablets and how do you like it? The apple tablet I'm sure is awesome but I doubt if you will be able to pick one of those up for months because of the demand. If anyone can help I would appreciate your feedback.

Thank you

Rich

Capture48 Loc: Arizona

richosob wrote:

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What do you want to use the table for in relation to photography?

BebuLamar

Bigger than 10" tablet is not good in my opinion. It's too large to hold.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

richosob wrote:

I am looking at getting a new tablet and maybe someone can help me. The present tablet I have is a Sony with a 10" screen. I 'd like to get one with a larger screen if possible.

When I get another, it won't be an iPad. Mine has been getting slower and slower, despite that fact that I did a complete back-to-new reset. I suspect that the older machines (iPad 2) can't handle the new OS as they are introduced.

Here is what PCMag has to say.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2413145,00.asp

Wendy2 Loc: California

jerryc41 wrote:

When I get another, it won't be an iPad. Mine has been getting slower and slower, despite that fact that I did a complete back-to-new reset. I suspect that the older machines (iPad 2) can't handle the new OS as they are introduced.

Here is what PCMag has to say.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2413145,00.asp

I have a Samsung Tab 7". I realize that this is smaller that what you want but I love my Tab. It is much cheaper than Apple products.

Last week I was at Costco and they had the 10" on sale for $289. My husband's iPad is getting slower and seems to be having trouble. The next one for him will be the Samsung Tab 10".

I tried out the Acer too. Took it back, much prefer my Samsung.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

richosob wrote:

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I have a 3 year old Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 that I just love. I use an i-pad Air 2 at the store because I need to for Square System compatibility. I totally hate it due to its limitations and upgrade compatibility problems. Never another Apple product for me, not worth their high pricing in any respect.

richosob Loc: Lambertville, MI

Capture48 wrote:

What do you want to use the table for in relation to photography?

I would like to do some photo editing (photoshop) and print out on my Canon Pro 100. This Sony tablet I have just doesn't have enough memory ( only 16 gb) . Whatever tablet I get will have a minimum of 64. I have trouble getting the printing app to work properly.

Rich

richosob Loc: Lambertville, MI

jerryc41 wrote:

When I get another, it won't be an iPad. Mine has been getting slower and slower, despite that fact that I did a complete back-to-new reset. I suspect that the older machines (iPad 2) can't handle the new OS as they are introduced.

Here is what PCMag has to say.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2413145,00.asp

I'm really suprised, every review that I see raves about the Air 2. Of course these are reviews from people who have only had their tablet for 2-3 weeks. I am glad to get this information, you learn the most from people who had their tablets for about a year or so.

Rich

richosob Loc: Lambertville, MI

Wendy2 wrote:

I have a Samsung Tab 7". I realize that this is smaller that what you want but I love my Tab. It is much cheaper than Apple products.

Last week I was at Costco and they had the 10" on sale for $289. My husband's iPad is getting slower and seems to be having trouble. The next one for him will be the Samsung Tab 10".

I tried out the Acer too. Took it back, much prefer my Samsung.

Thank you for the info, I know that Samsung has a great reputation and after reading some of the feedback I received I'm leaning towards the Samsung. Again, thank you.

Rich

Dan821 Loc: Traveling........

Before you commit to a Samsung, here is an interesting article about the new Surface Pro 4 due out this month.
Depending on your needs, you can custom order the configuration that you want:

http://photographylife.com/microsoft-surface-pro-4-announcement#more-118396

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Dan821 wrote:

Before you commit to a Samsung, here is an interesting article about the new Surface Pro 4 due out this month.
Depending on your needs, you can custom order the configuration that you want:

http://photographylife.com/microsoft-surface-pro-4-announcement#more-118396

Between $900 and $2,700 is a pretty big price tag for a tablet with a keyboard.

Dan821 Loc: Traveling........

jerryc41 wrote:

Between $900 and $2,700 is a pretty big price tag for a tablet with a keyboard.

True, however the OP stated that he wanted to run Photoshop, or similar photo editing apps. I don't know that the Samsung will do that.
Besides, it's just a suggestion.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Dan821 wrote:

True, however the OP stated that he wanted to run Photoshop, or similar photo editing apps. I don't know that the Samsung will do that.
Besides, it's just a suggestion.

Right. I was just surprised at the price of the Surface. I didn't think it was comparable to a laptop.

Picdude Loc: Ohio

richosob wrote:

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I have a Galaxy SIII phone and a Galaxy Note 4 7" tablet. I really like them both. I have used an Apple iPhone 4S and Apple 10" iPad. Really hated them both.

richosob Loc: Lambertville, MI

Dan821 wrote:

Before you commit to a Samsung, here is an interesting article about the new Surface Pro 4 due out this month.
Depending on your needs, you can custom order the configuration that you want:

http://photographylife.com/microsoft-surface-pro-4-announcement#more-118396

I think the Surface Pro 4 is probably great for the professional who will be using it for the type of work that they do but I can't justify the cost for the casual type uses I have. I do hope that the tablet I end up purchasing can be used in photo editing, but my main concern is the memory I will need. I still need to do my homework in that respect.

Rich