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URGENT Help me choose a tab!!!!!!!

22 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/urgent-help-me-choose-a-tab.154952/

sanoob.tv
sanoob.tv Original post #1
Apr 1, 2012 at 7:40 PM
guys,
im getting a tab as a present from ma brother,
he asked me for the modl.i was going for new ipad,but it dont have an usb port :-(:-(:-(:-(

so now i need to find an alternative.
i wud like mine to have a usb port,
have any one used ipad before??are there many apps available as in android??
is there any way to get a usb working in an ipad??

else
hows asus prime for an alternative,pls answer quick.
Sujeet
Sujeet #2
Apr 1, 2012 at 8:41 PM
Nothing better than this:
Flipkart: Samsung Galaxy Tab 620: Tablet
This one is best:
*www.flipkart.com/samsung-galaxy-ta...EFMnz83i1nxNcuA--&_r=14y4cEsPIV_jd0rvsx5CZw--
AndroidFan
Apr 1, 2012 at 8:56 PM
No Android tablets can compete head to head with an ipad.

They are good, but ipad is a lot better overall...

Maybe in 6 months we will have a Nexus tablet that I may be able to recommend...

But right now, ipad is king...
Krow
Krow #4
Apr 1, 2012 at 9:01 PM
Transformer Prime is an amazing alternative. If you have Rs 50,000 then it is the best non ipad tablet. Comes with a keyboard dock and around 17 hours of battery life (when keyboard is attached). Also, it comes with latest Android 4.0 so it is the tablet to get. Only major cons are no 3G (only WiFi) and price.

I tested this one and it played almost all movies and songs from my hard disk.
SlashDK
SlashDK #5
Apr 1, 2012 at 9:22 PM
I believe that it is possible to get a miniUSB in the iPad using a camera connection kit (costs extra and needs to be bought from apple). Any specific reason for the USB port?
red dragon
Apr 1, 2012 at 10:31 PM
Forget the usb thing and get the new ipad.
Android tablets are rubbish.
sanoob.tv
Apr 1, 2012 at 10:34 PM
im gettin ma tab from the states.
who wouldnt want a usb port???
i tried an acer iconia before,it even supported external hdd.so if you have to copy something you dont need to connect ur tab to the pc.

prime seems cool,quadcore processor along with battery backup.

the camera attachments for ipad doent support pendrives above 4 gb,(saw it on youtube.)

how about apps?
are apps available on the net as on android??
red dragon
Apr 1, 2012 at 10:57 PM
^^Improve on your grammer.
It is more important than the tablet.

If you were happy with something like Iconia,go ahead and buy an Android tab.
Do you know that you can transfer files over wifi also?
And what are you planning to do with a quad core procy?
90% of Android apps can not even use the dual cores properly.

What do you mean by the availability of apps on net?
Do you know of any physical store selling apps?
Sujeet
Sujeet #9
Apr 1, 2012 at 11:05 PM
Get New Ipad for best media consumption experience.
Get Android Tab if productivity is as important as Consumption.

There are hell lot of apps on both Android And Ios stores.Dont worry about that.
Krow
Krow #10
Apr 2, 2012 at 1:19 PM
^^Improve on your grammer.
How about you improve your spelling before berating newbies on the internet? Being polite costs nothing, and you will realise that you are able to put your point across too.
sanoob.tv
sanoob.tv #11
Apr 2, 2012 at 3:35 PM
lol,
""grammer""i saw that, wasn't planning on pointing it out.

now about availability off apps,-i was referring to be able to download apps via torrent as in android.but seems i have to jailbreak the ipad to do so.

both prime n ipad 3 not have an usb port on the tab.but however for asus ,we can buy an External usb adapter.in case of ipad,there is a camera extension kit.but wont support external hdd .
Sujeet
Sujeet #12
Apr 2, 2012 at 3:56 PM
^^so what are finally pinning down too..ipad or prime/android tab.??
AndroidFan
Apr 2, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Asus Prime gets a USB port if you are using its keyboard dock... as far as I know...
amjath
amjath #14
Apr 2, 2012 at 6:27 PM
ipad 3 not worth upgrade than ipad 2 except the screen.
The 4X GPU performance used by retina display for its resolution. Also the ipad 3 has heating issues [think about hot countries like INDIA].

Issue with Transformer Prime is lower resolution than Ipad 3 and GPS issues in indoors
sanoob.tv
sanoob.tv #15
Apr 2, 2012 at 8:15 PM
i think im gonna stick with android tab.
are there any other tabs other than asus prime.
meetdilip
meetdilip #16
Apr 2, 2012 at 8:30 PM
In Android, Samsung Galaxy Tab will be fine. Lots of free apps too.
Krow
Krow #17
Apr 2, 2012 at 8:40 PM
AFAIK, the ASUS tab comes bundled with the keyboard dock.
pramudit
pramudit #18
Apr 2, 2012 at 10:09 PM
check "asus transformer" without prime, available for about 27k....
Sujeet
Sujeet #19
Apr 2, 2012 at 10:26 PM
In Android, Samsung Galaxy Tab will be fine. Lots of free apps too.

Its basically about lots of apps(paid,free) rather than just free apps.:wink:
sanoob.tv
sanoob.tv #20
Apr 2, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Asus transformer looks promising.
dual core.n 1 gb ram.
lemme check some reviews first
aroraanant
Apr 4, 2012 at 1:04 AM
Ipad 2 I think is the best tab right now seeing the price, 16GB(non 3G) ipad 2 is available for 23k
sanoob.tv
sanoob.tv #22
Apr 19, 2012 at 7:28 PM
got asus prime.(was not my call)
were can i get an external usb adapter?
its urgent.

any online store in india???