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Torn between iPad 2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab

Which of the following is best (in your opinion)?

  • Apple iPad 1

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Asus Eee Pad Transformer

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Motorola Xoom

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

    Votes: 2 100.0%

  • Total voters
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gctrade

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I can't decide whether to get the iPad 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. They are both $250, but the iPad is 32GB and the Samsung is 16GB. However the iPad is used and doesn't look all that good in the photo. Which one should I get? :thinking:

EDIT: Just to clarify- it doesn't look very bad; it just doesn't look new, and the photo quality wasn't very good either. Perhaps my wording was misleading.
 
Galaxy Tab think about this android offers way more free apps then apple does.

Perhaps not; I would have to check.

Anyway, I think it is foolish to make a decision based upon the number of free apps. Free does not necessarily mean good any more than paid means good. Apple has vast numbers of free applications as does Android. My favorite applications are free.

Tablet support as far as apps go is, as I recall, still a problem. Not many truly great tablet apps on the Android side, but things are getting better. One thing about Apple, the iPad apps tend to be very well done.

Decide what features you need, your budget and if you are considering a used iPad, try Craigs List or another classified site in your area.

If the device looks bad, it might be bad. Decide how much money you can afford to lose. CAREFULLY inspect the device before you hand over the cash.
 
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Decide what features you need, your budget and if you are considering a used iPad, try Craigs List or another classified site in your area.

If the device looks bad, it might be bad. Decide how much money you can afford to lose.

Just to clarify- it doesn't look very bad; it just doesn't look new, and the photo quality wasn't very good either. Perhaps my wording was misleading.
Also, I found this tablet on Craigslist.
 
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Just to clarify- it doesn't look very bad; it just doesn't look new, and the photo quality wasn't very good so maybe that contributed to my hasty evaluation. Perhaps my wording was misleading.
Also, I found this tablet on Craigslist.

Look for separation between the glass, LCD and case. Look for dents and chipped glass. Look for any indication the device was perhaps taken apart.

Check the buttons, especially the center button at the bottom. Make sure it works. Try the volume controls and try turning the iPad off then back on. Watch for issues with the OS loading.

Check the connector. If the connector has a problem, you have a costly problem.

Try a sync. Does iTunes launch when the cable is connected?

I would ignore cosmetic issues, even a tiny chip where the glass meets the metal case might not bother me because it is glass, after all. Dents would bother me.

Check the headphone jack for issues, too.

Visit this site and check its repair history and to get other information:

https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do

I would also ask the seller for the serial number before the sale and (try to) confirm it is not stolen. Apple does not track such things, but your local PD might.

Finally, get a receipt and make sure the serial number is written down.
 
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