I think, what we need to consider also the processor of such device. Yes, you can get an ipad2, or ipad mini 1st gen, but you are compromising the processor speed. Of course, some would argue that if the main concern you have for an ipad is to browsing the net, streaming video and perhaps read a book or two, might not matter. But, the reality is this, in the long run, it matters as most apps will going to need more processor and power to run, not to mention the ability to run the latest OS smoothly.
On 02/01/2015, Christopher Chaltain <[email protected]> wrote: > I bought a Nexis 7 Android tablet to go along with my iPhone last > summer. I like having the two devices. There are some things I just like > doing better on the Nexis 7, in part due to the fact that it's running > Android and in part due to the fact that it's larger and has a larger > display. I also find it convenient to have the tablet downstairs in the > living room while my iPhone may float around a bit more. I tend to > segregate what I do on each device somewhat, e.g. I generally use my > Nexis 7 for media, playing music, watching Netflix and so on. One of the > reasons I got the Nexis 7 instead of an iPad was to play with Android > and the fact that you can get them much cheaper than you can get an iPad. > > I do understand the single device desire though. Around the house, I'll > use my Booksense, my Android tablet and my laptop, but when I leave for > the day or on a trip then I just take my iPhone. Whether you want to > consolidate everything into one device or use multiple devices is a > personal decision and there are no right or wrong answers here. > > On 01/01/2015 01:35 PM, Deidre Muccio wrote: >> Ok, understood. Thanks for the dual clarification. Am I the only one >> who has trouble making a decision about what best will serve my needs? I >> want to stream line my existence, and part of that is not expanding my >> possessions. The beauty of the IPhone is that it is small and durable >> and easy to carry around in one hand, leave on a ledge near the bed, >> etc. I'm still not there in terms of what to do first! I've only got 3.7 >> ggs available storage on the phone I've got. Deidre >> >> *From:*[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On >> Behalf Of *Richard Turner >> *Sent:* Thursday, January 01, 2015 2:01 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: retina display, what is it >> >> Accept you won't find a device with the 64 bit processor that doesn't >> have the retina display. >> >> At least, as far as I know, which is why I say check with others and do >> your own research into the features you want. >> >> In my opinion, there isn't much point in buying a new device with the >> slower processor as things are going in the direction of putting more >> and more demands on the processor capability of these devices. >> >> Richard >> >> On Jan 1, 2015, at 10:46 AM, Cristóbal <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> In general terms, it has to do with the resolution of the screen. >> More megapixels, clarity sharpness, etc. Irrelevant if you can't see. >> >> *From:*[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Deidre Muccio >> *Sent:* Thursday, January 01, 2015 10:39 AM >> *To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> *Subject:* retina display, what is it >> >> Richard >> >> What is a retina display? >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the viphone >> list. 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