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Originally Posted by Maggie Leung
I agree with this, which is why I asked the question. To a nontechie like me, Apple has always had the reputation for more user friendliness than other hardware makers. I had that impression even before I ever bought an Apple product, and I wouldn't consider myself an Apple fan (never owned an Apple computer before iPad).
When I read threads about Android tablets, they typically have loads of techies talking about things I don't understand and generally don't want to understand. (Reading, not messing with tech, is my interest.)
I'm not brand loyal. I value competition, because it generally serves consumers. For my uses, though, I'm willing to pay more for convenience, no matter the underlying technology. I'm married to an IT guy, so it's not as if I don't have access to tech help, but I don't want to bug him even to do something as basic as reading books. That's why, for example, I returned a Sony e-reader. I could've figured out how to use it effectively, but I vote with my money and don't support what I consider a lack of customer service, which includes ease of use. When user-friendly competition such as Kindle exists, I think many other nontechies (and even some techies) will likewise vote with their money. I vote product by product; I own many Sony products, for instance, but I bought 'em on individual merit, not brand loyalty. From my experience with iPad, Apple has earned my money. If Android tablets can do likewise (which is unknown at this point, which is why I asked), they'll get my money, too.
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And you are a great example of my point in my post above. The folks who just want to use the product (surf, email, read, netflix, games....etc) love the iPad. And they will support it and continue to make it the huge success that it is. The more "techy" types love to reformat hard drives, mess with scripts, spend hours trying to get something to work...... they love Linux, and the "freedom" of the Android.... Good for them, and good for the rest of us. We are blessed to live in a time and a marketplace that can give us all what we want.....
I am at the stage in my life where I just want to turn it on and use it. 20 years ago I would have enjoyed screwing around with the OS, scripts etc........