Replacing Samsung Android device
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And likely an iPAD - so starting to look for a newer platform
Samsung Device Running Android Version 5.1.1 TMobile
iPAD Device Version 10.3.3
Yes,.. they are old. but oh well.. they have served the need, but going forward - they likely will not continue to do so.
So - looking for ideas for an Android based tablet - that isn't crazy expensive that will perform as a replacement for both.
I've looked at a new(er) Samsung, and a Huawei as well. Just not certain which device would be more effective. Needs to have at the minimal the mSD, Wi-Fi etc... something with NFC would be nice...
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Android tablets are dying out. Google has given up on them. Google's future has been ChromeOS based tablets instead. Acer's Chromebook Tab 10 is the first one out. The Android market has essentially dried up.
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@gjacobse I have good luck with Huawei. They get a lot of bad press recently after trying to move into the US. However I have never had an issue and they have worked flawlessly. Good screens. Made real well too. I have a Mate 9 for work and a mate 10 for home. I bought the mate 9 3 or so years ago and the mate 10 about 6 months ago. They are both very fast. The Mate 9 has 4 gb ram and the Mate 10 has 6gb ram. I am a big fan of them now. I had constant issues with Samsung for 3 different phones. I'll never go back.
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@scottalanmiller said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
Chromebook Tab 10
My initial concern with the ChromeOS line is that there are going to be some specific applications that I will want to run. Naming DroidPSK and 817 Companion - Ham Radio programs.
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@gjacobse sorry never mind, I missed that you were looking for a tablet
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@jmoore said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
@gjacobse I have good luck with Huawei. They get a lot of bad press recently after trying to move into the US. However I have never had an issue and they have worked flawlessly. Good screens. Made real well too. I have a Mate 9 for work and a mate 10 for home. I bought the mate 9 3 or so years ago and the mate 10 about 6 months ago. They are both very fast. The Mate 9 has 4 gb ram and the Mate 10 has 6gb ram. I am a big fan of them now. I had constant issues with Samsung for 3 different phones. I'll never go back.
All of their bad press was hype, I think. Getting attacked for being Chinese because they didn't have the money to buy the marketing to make people look past that like Lenovo did.
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@gjacobse said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
@scottalanmiller said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
Chromebook Tab 10
My initial concern with the ChromeOS line is that there are going to be some specific applications that I will want to run. Naming DroidPSK and 817 Companion - Ham Radio programs.
How is that an issue? It runs anything Android can run. So if those don't work on Android, why do you want an Android device?
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@scottalanmiller I believe its all hype and politics too.
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@scottalanmiller said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
@gjacobse said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
@scottalanmiller said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
Chromebook Tab 10
My initial concern with the ChromeOS line is that there are going to be some specific applications that I will want to run. Naming DroidPSK and 817 Companion - Ham Radio programs.
How is that an issue? It runs anything Android can run. So if those don't work on Android, why do you want an Android device?
It's not an issue if the ChromeOS will run them. I don't have the bases of ChromeOS, but did look at the CB Tab10, and it should work fine... so - I am open to it as an option.
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@gjacobse said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
@scottalanmiller said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
@gjacobse said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
@scottalanmiller said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
Chromebook Tab 10
My initial concern with the ChromeOS line is that there are going to be some specific applications that I will want to run. Naming DroidPSK and 817 Companion - Ham Radio programs.
How is that an issue? It runs anything Android can run. So if those don't work on Android, why do you want an Android device?
It's not an issue if the ChromeOS will run them. I don't have the bases of ChromeOS, but did look at the CB Tab10, and it should work fine... so - I am open to it as an option.
ChromeOS is the new official way to run Android apps on a tablet today.
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I'm a big fan of my Asus tablet but id be looking at a chrome tablet if I were buying new.
If your looking to save money the new Amazon fire tablets are actually pretty decent for their price.
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@coliver said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
I'm a big fan of my Asus tablet but id be looking at a chrome tablet if I were buying new.
If your looking to save money the new Amazon fire tablets are actually pretty decent for their price.
I can't wait till Asus makes a ChromeOS tablet!
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@gjacobse said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
@scottalanmiller said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
@gjacobse said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
@scottalanmiller said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
Chromebook Tab 10
My initial concern with the ChromeOS line is that there are going to be some specific applications that I will want to run. Naming DroidPSK and 817 Companion - Ham Radio programs.
How is that an issue? It runs anything Android can run. So if those don't work on Android, why do you want an Android device?
It's not an issue if the ChromeOS will run them. I don't have the bases of ChromeOS, but did look at the CB Tab10, and it should work fine... so - I am open to it as an option.
Android apps can be installed on ChromeOS.
https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/7021273?hl=enBut Google Play Store is only available on selected Chromebooks
https://sites.google.com/a/chromium.org/dev/chromium-os/chrome-os-systems-supporting-android-apps -
@black3dynamite said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
@gjacobse said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
@scottalanmiller said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
@gjacobse said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
@scottalanmiller said in Replacing Samsung Android device:
Chromebook Tab 10
My initial concern with the ChromeOS line is that there are going to be some specific applications that I will want to run. Naming DroidPSK and 817 Companion - Ham Radio programs.
How is that an issue? It runs anything Android can run. So if those don't work on Android, why do you want an Android device?
It's not an issue if the ChromeOS will run them. I don't have the bases of ChromeOS, but did look at the CB Tab10, and it should work fine... so - I am open to it as an option.
Android apps can be installed on ChromeOS.
https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/7021273?hl=enBut Google Play Store is only available on selected Chromebooks
https://sites.google.com/a/chromium.org/dev/chromium-os/chrome-os-systems-supporting-android-appsNew ones with OP1 processor all take the Google Play Store.
