<![CDATA[Which device/tablet to get?]]>I am thinking of getting a tablet for myself to replace my laptop. Wonder if anyone can give some advice?


I would like a device that
- allows me to create, edit MS Word/Excel documents
- allows me to save files to thumb drive
- allows surfing of internet with minimal scrolling (10" screen? I have a spare 3G simcard)
- quick start (like smart phone)

So far I have tried the new IPAD and I like it for the large screen display and quick start. However, it is a closed system and I could not edit my documents and transferring of data is a chore (I have a habit of backing up using thumbdrive)

Others that I am thinking of is Samsung Galaxy Tab 10" or Windows Based Tablet like Nokia Lumia.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/47502/which-device-tablet-to-getRSS for NodeSat, 02 May 2026 07:09:50 GMTSat, 15 Dec 2012 01:12:17 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Thu, 04 Jul 2013 05:09:52 GMT]]>

tankee:
sundaymorning:

i prefer apple ipad , but wonder can Microsoft win apple tablet ?! the new tablet looks very good !


IMHO, no Microsoft still has a lot of catch up to do. Their windows 8 is still not comparable to iOS nor Andriod.
I am using all 3.

I agree. I have Win8 on my desktop and I will not pay to buy another Win8 device again.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1029459https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1029459Thu, 04 Jul 2013 05:09:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Sun, 05 May 2013 08:51:41 GMT]]>

sundaymorning:
hey buds,

I think its available to purchase already 🙂
Gonna check out when i am free, hopefully its better than ipad!
http://www.todayonline.com/blogs/techtalk/microsoft-surface-coming-singapore-april-5
It looks sexy and neat due to the keyboard, but size-wise it is about the same as the Atom-based Asus W510. The biggest problem is that the Surface cannot run normal applications that works on Intel chips. I can't run any of the online browser-based keyboard tutorials which I have no problems accessing with Atom-based machines. If you visit flash-based web-sites very often, this could be a problem.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/998134https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/998134Sun, 05 May 2013 08:51:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Fri, 03 May 2013 02:20:28 GMT]]>

sundaymorning:
i prefer apple ipad , but wonder can Microsoft win apple tablet ?! the new tablet looks very good !


IMHO, no Microsoft still has a lot of catch up to do. Their windows 8 is still not comparable to iOS nor Andriod.

I am using all 3.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/997190https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/997190Fri, 03 May 2013 02:20:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Fri, 03 May 2013 01:52:40 GMT]]>i prefer apple ipad , but wonder can Microsoft win apple tablet ?! the new tablet looks very good !

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/997177https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/997177Fri, 03 May 2013 01:52:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:07:42 GMT]]>

buds:
I will check it out too.. see whether got fight with Apple anot. I am an Apple addict. :oops:

I am also apple addict. :hi5:
Hubby is android crazy...he is using Samsung galaxy. I am using apple iPad and iPhone...but when I need to get work done on computer, it is Microsoft, no iMac. Just cannot get used to the interface. For entertainment, apple is ok.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988778https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988778Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:07:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:33:11 GMT]]>I will check it out too.. see whether got fight with Apple anot. I am an Apple addict. :oops:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988770https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988770Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:33:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:47:36 GMT]]>

buds:
sundaymorning:

i think you could try windows - http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-GB

i feel like getting this though! hopefully its better than Apple!

:drool:

Where to get this and how much? :idea:

hey buds,
I think its available to purchase already 🙂
Gonna check out when i am free, hopefully its better than ipad!
http://www.todayonline.com/blogs/techtalk/microsoft-surface-coming-singapore-april-5

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988741https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988741Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:47:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:44:37 GMT]]>

Dreamgear:
buds:

What is a : Refurbished Apple iPad?



When you sent in a unit to the service centre for repair, they will replaced your unit with a repaired unit, not a brand new unit. That unit is a refurbished unit.

Not advisable to buy.

Should not be a problem coz it comes with the standard 1 yr warranty. The saving vs a brand new one is worth it if you are not fussy about not getting the latest version.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988454https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988454Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:44:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:41:29 GMT]]>Thank you Dreamgear, for the detailed information. I appreciate it. :celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988448https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988448Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:41:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:39:12 GMT]]>

buds:
What is a : Refurbished Apple iPad?


When you sent in a unit to the service centre for repair, they will replaced your unit with a repaired unit, not a brand new unit. That unit is a refurbished unit.

Not advisable to buy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988444https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988444Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:39:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:11:42 GMT]]>I guessed as much too… tks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988410https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988410Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:11:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:04:11 GMT]]>

buds:
What is a : Refurbished Apple iPad?

I guessed it either mean jailbreak or pre-loved

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988322https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988322Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:04:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:02:15 GMT]]>

sundaymorning:
i think you could try windows - http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-GB

i feel like getting this though! hopefully its better than Apple!
:drool:

Where to get this and how much? :idea:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988318https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988318Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:02:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:01:27 GMT]]>What is a : Refurbished Apple iPad?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988316https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988316Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:01:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:57:03 GMT]]>i think you could try windows - http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-GB

i feel like getting this though! hopefully its better than Apple!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/985594https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/985594Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:57:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:14:33 GMT]]>

cimman:
Tablets are best used for content browsing, not really for content creation. For content creation, a keyboard and mouse is a must and if Word document is what you need to create, a Windows OS is best. Windows tablets are too expensive for what they do, best get a netbook, it is the most cost effective. An ultra notebook is also another option, but it is more expensive, but in return you get more powerful processor. But if all you need is Word document creation and editing, then netbook is the best choice, light, small and cheap.

If you are indeed thinking of a netbook for doing general browsing and occasional document editing, you may wish to consider the http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/02/review-who-needs-windows-rt-acers-iconia-w510-runs-the-real-thing/

http://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/w510-main-640x388.jpg\">

I think the price recently dropped to $899. I've used one before and although it is running on an Atom, it's the new Atom and it pretty snappy. Of course, with only 2Gb RAM, don't hope to do too much multi-tasking without lag. But with an impressive 13hrs battery life when connected to the keyboard dock... that should cover many inter-continental flights 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/975777https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/975777Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:14:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:15:10 GMT]]>Tablets are best used for content browsing, not really for content creation. For content creation, a keyboard and mouse is a must and if Word document is what you need to create, a Windows OS is best. Windows tablets are too expensive for what they do, best get a netbook, it is the most cost effective. An ultra notebook is also another option, but it is more expensive, but in return you get more powerful processor. But if all you need is Word document creation and editing, then netbook is the best choice, light, small and cheap.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/975592https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/975592Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:15:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:14:31 GMT]]>For your purposes you may wish to get a netbook.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/975561https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/975561Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:14:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:56:18 GMT]]>ASUS transformer. suka suka tke keyboard out then become laptop…if not is tablet…


asus padfone also can…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/974666https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/974666Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:56:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:58:18 GMT]]>I like the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 myself.


Android OS allows many different apps and compatibility.

I also have a Samsung Tab 2 7 inch but I find 7 inches is too small for surfing the internet effectively. With the 10 inch I can browse the Internet full version websites with ease.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/965136https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/965136Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:58:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:30:39 GMT]]>If ur using it for word processing like word then iPad is out.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/965042https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/965042Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:30:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:33:19 GMT]]>Hi, I would like to know which tablet is better, samsung galaxy 10.1 or ipad 2? I would need it to have a long batt life.


TIA.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/962039https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/962039Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:33:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:42:43 GMT]]>How about the google nexus 7? Can expand memory space as well

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/959628https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/959628Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:42:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which device/tablet to get? on Sat, 29 Dec 2012 09:05:18 GMT]]>Why not, you just get a computer

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/925638https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/925638Sat, 29 Dec 2012 09:05:18 GMT