best device?

user · 07-20-2012, 08:38 AM

hello!

please tell me the best device (even if it not yet available and it has been announced) to
1) read color textbooks on the go
2) browse the internet

thanks!

mbovenka · 07-20-2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by user

hello!

please tell me the best device (even if it not yet available and it has been announced) to
1) read color textbooks on the go
2) browse the internet

thanks!

Sounds like a tablet with as good a screen as possble. I'd say iPad 3.

Rich_D · 07-20-2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by user

hello!

please tell me the best device (even if it not yet available and it has been announced) to
1) read color textbooks on the go
2) browse the internet

thanks!

Honestly? A laptop. Other than that, a 10" tablet.

I use e-textbooks and they look and flow better on a larger screen, the bigger the better. IMHO.

HarryT · 07-20-2012, 08:45 AM

The iPad. No doubt about it.

user · 07-20-2012, 08:58 AM

sure the bigger the better

the problem is I cant find a 14" tablet, which would be best for A4 pdf textbooks

any idea?

Latinandgreek · 07-20-2012, 09:16 AM

I think that Toshiba has a large (13 inch) tablet:

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/...ream-sandwich/

I don't know much about it, but it might be something that you want to look into.
Personally, I use my iPad for reading PDFs and textbooks, and I love the size - it is portable but not so small that I have any trouble reading.

Rich_D · 07-20-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by user

sure the bigger the better

the problem is I cant find a 14" tablet, which would be best for A4 pdf textbooks

any idea?

Check out the 13 " Toshiba mentioned above. If I were going with a 10" tablet, I'd go with an Acer eee slider. I like the option of the keyboard, but that's just me.

If you have deep pockets, check out the Samsung Series 7 Slate. A full windows pc in tablet format.

user · 07-20-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich_D

I'd go with an Acer eee slider

maybe you mean Asus?

ucfgrad93 · 07-20-2012, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

I think that Toshiba has a large (13 inch) tablet:

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/...ream-sandwich/

I don't know much about it, but it might be something that you want to look into.
Personally, I use my iPad for reading PDFs and textbooks, and I love the size - it is portable but not so small that I have any trouble reading.

The Verge has a review of the 13" tablet.

Like others have said, either a laptop or an iPad sounds like the best device for your uses OP.

Rich_D · 07-20-2012, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by user

maybe you mean Asus?

I did!

user · 07-20-2012, 02:23 PM

I have very bad experiences with ipad (well, to be honest, with ipad 1, that I had)
it couldnt connect as external disk drive via usb to a pc in order to exchange files!

I am more positive about the 13" tablet, even with its 1900x1200 resolution, it would display A4 pdf in nearly natural view, right?

however it doesnt seem to be available yet, or I am wrong?

kateeus · 07-20-2012, 02:32 PM

You want the best? Here you go my friend:

http://www.techspot.com/news/48865-a...-graphics.html

I'm going to get one too

Unless the batteryl ife is really bad < 4hrs.

JSWolf · 07-20-2012, 02:32 PM

I would go for the iPad 3.

charmian · 07-20-2012, 05:04 PM

If you absolutely need a larger tablet, you could wait until later this year when they begin to put out the Windows 8 convertibles. There are some in the running that are larger than 10" (like the Lenovo Yoga).

user · 07-21-2012, 02:30 PM

I dont understand why you think ipad is the best

it's screen characteristics are convenient to display an A4 pdf?

it is because of better image clarity, or color representation, or wide viewing angles in ipad?

because, imo, the best thing for that kind of use, it's not to have to scroll to see the full page and not to have to magnify in order to see the text

so, you suggest ipad, for its advantage on that?

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user Connoisseur Posts: 78 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Benq P51	sure the bigger the better the problem is I cant find a 14" tablet, which would be best for A4 pdf textbooks any idea?

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Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	I think that Toshiba has a large (13 inch) tablet: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/...ream-sandwich/ I don't know much about it, but it might be something that you want to look into. Personally, I use my iPad for reading PDFs and textbooks, and I love the size - it is portable but not so small that I have any trouble reading.

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user Connoisseur Posts: 78 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Benq P51	I have very bad experiences with ipad (well, to be honest, with ipad 1, that I had) it couldnt connect as external disk drive via usb to a pc in order to exchange files! I am more positive about the 13" tablet, even with its 1900x1200 resolution, it would display A4 pdf in nearly natural view, right? however it doesnt seem to be available yet, or I am wrong?

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kateeus Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: none	You want the best? Here you go my friend: http://www.techspot.com/news/48865-a...-graphics.html I'm going to get one too Unless the batteryl ife is really bad < 4hrs.

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charmian Addict Posts: 386 Karma: 1814548 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle 3, Kindle PW2	If you absolutely need a larger tablet, you could wait until later this year when they begin to put out the Windows 8 convertibles. There are some in the running that are larger than 10" (like the Lenovo Yoga).

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user Connoisseur Posts: 78 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Benq P51	I dont understand why you think ipad is the best it's screen characteristics are convenient to display an A4 pdf? it is because of better image clarity, or color representation, or wide viewing angles in ipad? because, imo, the best thing for that kind of use, it's not to have to scroll to see the full page and not to have to magnify in order to see the text so, you suggest ipad, for its advantage on that?

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