Which Are You? - Page 5

shanghaichica · 09-30-2012, 04:43 AM

Mainly android (Phone and tablet) but I do love my kindles to death and generally like amazon as a company. I also like windows PC's. So pretty much everyone but Apple who I detest.

unkilbeeg · 10-02-2012, 03:13 PM

I didn't vote in the poll, since none of the options (not even 'none of the above') really work for me.

I love Amazon -- I spend *way* too much money with them for dead trees. I have never bought an ebook from them, however, and am not very likely to. It's not impossible, just unlikely -- I'd prefer not to have to go through the DRM-breaking exercise. I have a Prime membership, but I use it for free shipping, not streaming.

I have an Android phone, which I love. I'm not heavily "invested" in it, at least not financially -- I've spent about $15 in apps for it since I started with Android 3 years ago. There are a ton of excellent free apps. I did pick of a Nexus 7, and it's OK -- I don't have a lot of use for a tablet, but it's nice enough. I don't read (books) on either the phone or the tablet, too hard on my eyes. The tablet does seem to work fairly well for reading short form stuff like my Linux Journal magazine, but I don't find myself reading short form often.

I mainly read on a PocketBook 360, although there's a 360+ on its way since I seem to have damaged the corner of the screen on the 360 and it's streaking. I also have a couple of old Sonys (PRS500 and 505) and a 5" Astak EZ-Reader, but the Pocketbook is the ideal reader for me. Fits in my pocket, doesn't have a touchscreen, very customizable, almost perfect. If only it had Pearl...

No iDevices for me -- they're too limited. They do what they're designed to do very well. But they're less flexible, and are limited to what Apple thinks would be a good idea. I have a Macbook Pro, and it's nice enough -- but again, it's limited to what Steve thought would be a good idea. Whenever I use it I'm always wishing I had my Linux laptop with me. So most of the time I just carry that.

rdfry · 10-02-2012, 09:00 PM

I have no use for Apple whatsoever.

CWatkinsNash · 10-03-2012, 10:50 AM

Well, I guess I just became a Droid. Last night my refurb Acer Iconia a200 arrived. Honestly, platform aside, I didn't get tablets until now. Didn't see a place in my life for one. A good deal on wal-mart's website convinced me to try, knowing I could sell it if I hated it. But it's love. I'm on the back porch with my tablet and coffee and this is awesome.

Apple products aren't for me for a variety of reasons with the exception of my iPod classic, just personal choice. But I always thought I wouldn't be happy with anything less than a full OS tablet (ie, Surface Pro). I was wrong. I am a Droid. Can I change my vote? :-)

5thWiggle · 10-03-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

Well, I guess I just became a Droid. Last night my refurb Acer Iconia a200 arrived.

Ha! Just bought two of these for my twins. The school board here has a "bring your tech to school" policy (they're in grade 3), and unfortunately the Kobo Vox that they have already won't cut it for school work (no bluetooth or microphone). Even with the case and bluetooth keyboard (two of each) it still came out cheaper and lighter than buying the cheapest netbooks I could find. Besides, they share a fullblown laptop at home.

BTW this is a great case (got one purple and one red

). The pictures don't show it, but it works in portrait as well as landscape, and the back has a grid of holes for the speaker ports. Also, this keyboard works well with Android, though with the A200, you can use a usb keyboard as well (it'll drain your battery quicker though)

CWatkinsNash · 10-03-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 5thWiggle

BTW this is a great case (got one purple and one red

). The pictures don't show it, but it works in portrait as well as landscape, and the back has a grid of holes for the speaker ports. Also, this keyboard works well with Android, though with the A200, you can use a usb keyboard as well (it'll drain your battery quicker though)

Thanks for the case tip. I've been trying to decide on one so it's nice to hear first-hand experience. Karma to you!

JSWolf · 10-06-2012, 10:51 PM

When you download an app from Apple that is free and later on it becomes pay, it is still yours. You own it unlike Amazon (from Sydney's Mom's post).

kennyc · 10-09-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Anabran

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but still Should'nt you have included windows 8 in your poll??

..

No!

ProfCrash · 10-09-2012, 09:04 AM

I have an IPad, used for gaming and reading, and Kindles, which are not used all that much any more. I find that I can read just fine on my IPad and I love playing my games. I will still use the Kindle for reading when travelling, save the battery life for playing games and watching videos. So I am an Apple, Kindle user.

I don't see myself using Android device anytime soon. I went with Apple because more of my friends use Apple products and it is easier for me to communicate and play games with them using an Apple. Now that I have bought a ton of Apple Apps, I can't see moving to Android and rebuying the apps.

View Poll Results: Which Are You Trending Towards
Apple all the way.	19	9.09%
Google - I'm a droid	45	21.53%
Amazon - love my KF	15	7.18%
None of the Above	48	22.97%
I resent your implying I must choose	82	39.23%
Voters: 209. You may not vote on this poll

09-30-2012, 04:43 AM	#61
shanghaichica Guru Posts: 987 Karma: 5782970 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Scribe,Kindle Oasis 3, iPad Pro 11, iPhone 13 Pro Max,iPad mini 6, PW5	Mainly android (Phone and tablet) but I do love my kindles to death and generally like amazon as a company. I also like windows PC's. So pretty much everyone but Apple who I detest.

10-02-2012, 03:13 PM	#62
unkilbeeg Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 80904 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bakersfield, CA Device: Sony PRS-500/Astak EZReader 5"/PocketBook 360/Kindle	I didn't vote in the poll, since none of the options (not even 'none of the above') really work for me. I love Amazon -- I spend way too much money with them for dead trees. I have never bought an ebook from them, however, and am not very likely to. It's not impossible, just unlikely -- I'd prefer not to have to go through the DRM-breaking exercise. I have a Prime membership, but I use it for free shipping, not streaming. I have an Android phone, which I love. I'm not heavily "invested" in it, at least not financially -- I've spent about $15 in apps for it since I started with Android 3 years ago. There are a ton of excellent free apps. I did pick of a Nexus 7, and it's OK -- I don't have a lot of use for a tablet, but it's nice enough. I don't read (books) on either the phone or the tablet, too hard on my eyes. The tablet does seem to work fairly well for reading short form stuff like my Linux Journal magazine, but I don't find myself reading short form often. I mainly read on a PocketBook 360, although there's a 360+ on its way since I seem to have damaged the corner of the screen on the 360 and it's streaking. I also have a couple of old Sonys (PRS500 and 505) and a 5" Astak EZ-Reader, but the Pocketbook is the ideal reader for me. Fits in my pocket, doesn't have a touchscreen, very customizable, almost perfect. If only it had Pearl... No iDevices for me -- they're too limited. They do what they're designed to do very well. But they're less flexible, and are limited to what Apple thinks would be a good idea. I have a Macbook Pro, and it's nice enough -- but again, it's limited to what Steve thought would be a good idea. Whenever I use it I'm always wishing I had my Linux laptop with me. So most of the time I just carry that.

10-02-2012, 09:00 PM	#63
rdfry loving the books Posts: 374 Karma: 18825402 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DFW Device: Rooted Nook, Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, Galaxy Note 5, 2 Fire 7s Note 8	I have no use for Apple whatsoever.

10-03-2012, 10:50 AM	#64
CWatkinsNash IOC Chief Archivist Posts: 3,950 Karma: 53868218 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL, USA Device: Meebook M7, Paperwhite 2021, Fire HD 8+, Fire HD 10+, Lenovo Tab P12	Well, I guess I just became a Droid. Last night my refurb Acer Iconia a200 arrived. Honestly, platform aside, I didn't get tablets until now. Didn't see a place in my life for one. A good deal on wal-mart's website convinced me to try, knowing I could sell it if I hated it. But it's love. I'm on the back porch with my tablet and coffee and this is awesome. Apple products aren't for me for a variety of reasons with the exception of my iPod classic, just personal choice. But I always thought I wouldn't be happy with anything less than a full OS tablet (ie, Surface Pro). I was wrong. I am a Droid. Can I change my vote? :-)

10-06-2012, 10:51 PM	#67
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,897 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	When you download an app from Apple that is free and later on it becomes pay, it is still yours. You own it unlike Amazon (from Sydney's Mom's post).

10-09-2012, 09:04 AM	#69
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I have an IPad, used for gaming and reading, and Kindles, which are not used all that much any more. I find that I can read just fine on my IPad and I love playing my games. I will still use the Kindle for reading when travelling, save the battery life for playing games and watching videos. So I am an Apple, Kindle user. I don't see myself using Android device anytime soon. I went with Apple because more of my friends use Apple products and it is easier for me to communicate and play games with them using an Apple. Now that I have bought a ton of Apple Apps, I can't see moving to Android and rebuying the apps.