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which has a better internet surfing experience? the galaxy note N7000 or the ipad3?
I'm choosing from both to use a surfing device primarily and some photo uploading on the side.
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Hello! Good question.
This is a tough one, as they're pretty different devices. The iPad will handle browsing exceptionally well, although there is no flash support (this can cripple certain websites). However, with the big move to HTML5 lately, it's not as much of an issue for many people anymore. Basically, the iPad is a good choice if you want the larger display to browse on, but can give up flash content. It also has a REALLY nice screen, so that's going for it too.
As for the Note, it's pretty big (obviously not as big as the iPad, but much bigger than most current smartphones at the moment). This makes browsing enjoyable as well on the Note. The Note also supports flash, so there's that. Additionally, I'm pretty sure you can connect the Note to say your TV or another external video source (not 100% sure of that, though). Either way, the Note should handle pretty much anything you throw at it and still work great (plus it's a bit more mobile than the iPad).
As for uploading photos, I think both can handle that pretty well.
Now, assuming you are buying the Note unlocked, it'll run you about $519.99 USD currently for the N7000. The cheapest iPad 3 (16GB either color), is about $499. So they're really close. In this case, I would probably recommend the iPad just because of the larger screen = probably a better browsing experience. HOWEVER, if you NEED flash, then the Note is the way to go. Like I said though, a lot of websites (like YouTube, for example, can work with HTML5 now so it's not as big of a deal anymore). Additionally, if you're getting the Note subsidized on a carrier contract (such as with AT&T in the US or another carrier elsewhere), then it can be had for around $200 (or even $189.99 if you go through Amazon Wireless). In that case, I would recommend the Note just because you save around $300 and get flash support. It all depends on what your purchasing situation is.
Either way, both devices have great browsing experiences, and if possible I recommend just walking into your local Best Buy (or whatever the equivalent of that is where you live) and trying both. That's the one true way to find out which you prefer.
Oh, and if going to try them in person isn't an option, here are a few videos I found:
Good example of browsing on the iPad 3: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrvmf1JSxD0
Good example of browsing on the Note: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbjL-AZBVhg&feature=re... (Yes, I know it's in German).
Hope that helps!
This is a tough one, as they're pretty different devices. The iPad will handle browsing exceptionally well, although there is no flash support (this can cripple certain websites). However, with the big move to HTML5 lately, it's not as much of an issue for many people anymore. Basically, the iPad is a good choice if you want the larger display to browse on, but can give up flash content. It also has a REALLY nice screen, so that's going for it too.
As for the Note, it's pretty big (obviously not as big as the iPad, but much bigger than most current smartphones at the moment). This makes browsing enjoyable as well on the Note. The Note also supports flash, so there's that. Additionally, I'm pretty sure you can connect the Note to say your TV or another external video source (not 100% sure of that, though). Either way, the Note should handle pretty much anything you throw at it and still work great (plus it's a bit more mobile than the iPad).
As for uploading photos, I think both can handle that pretty well.
Now, assuming you are buying the Note unlocked, it'll run you about $519.99 USD currently for the N7000. The cheapest iPad 3 (16GB either color), is about $499. So they're really close. In this case, I would probably recommend the iPad just because of the larger screen = probably a better browsing experience. HOWEVER, if you NEED flash, then the Note is the way to go. Like I said though, a lot of websites (like YouTube, for example, can work with HTML5 now so it's not as big of a deal anymore). Additionally, if you're getting the Note subsidized on a carrier contract (such as with AT&T in the US or another carrier elsewhere), then it can be had for around $200 (or even $189.99 if you go through Amazon Wireless). In that case, I would recommend the Note just because you save around $300 and get flash support. It all depends on what your purchasing situation is.
Either way, both devices have great browsing experiences, and if possible I recommend just walking into your local Best Buy (or whatever the equivalent of that is where you live) and trying both. That's the one true way to find out which you prefer.
Oh, and if going to try them in person isn't an option, here are a few videos I found:
Good example of browsing on the iPad 3: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrvmf1JSxD0
Good example of browsing on the Note: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbjL-AZBVhg&feature=re... (Yes, I know it's in German).
Hope that helps!
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When you say uploading photos can you go into more detail on what is you'd be looking to do?
Purely from a surfing experience the iPad would win hands down. iOS is a very enjoyable experience on a tablet and the experience in my opinion is much better than that of an Android. I also feel like the app experience with content consumption apps (Zite, Feedly, Flipboard, Pocket, etc) is just better and more fluid.
Purely from a surfing experience the iPad would win hands down. iOS is a very enjoyable experience on a tablet and the experience in my opinion is much better than that of an Android. I also feel like the app experience with content consumption apps (Zite, Feedly, Flipboard, Pocket, etc) is just better and more fluid.
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When taking photos using my S95, i would import those pics directly into my future tablet/phablet.
I agree. I enjoyed surfing using my wife's ipad2 except for those sites using flash. Flipboard is excellent.
I agree. I enjoyed surfing using my wife's ipad2 except for those sites using flash. Flipboard is excellent.
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On the galaxy note you could surf the internet AND upload photos at the SAME TIME.
You always have your phone on you
Having the gnote as a phone means you'll always know where it is. Even if you had both devices I'd bet you'd end up using the Note more just because it's more convenient. Plus the S-Pen is pretty awesome. A 4-5"+ screen phone means that practically everything you would do on the iPad is just as enjoyable on your phone, except the phone's in your pocket, not in a bag/purse/idontrememberwhereileftit.
Android or iOS
Lots of people like the simplicity of iOS, but in terms of features, android 4.0 has got A LOT even compared to iOS6 which isn't even released yet. But, if you like iOS, then you like iOS. I've eliminated all the lag from my galaxy nexus after rooting and installing aokp, and the newest generation of android phones have pretty much eliminated lag and frame rate drops.
There's so many features I've gotten used to with android that I would hate to do without. I can turn on the flashlight by holding the power button from the lockscreen. I can do more than 1 task at the same time (Torrent, compress a zip, photo editing.) I can throw basically any video file right onto the sd card, and there will be a video player that can play that codec (MX video player, VLC coming soon too). And since you can actually explore the file system on your device, you can download anything you want and copy it straight to another device without the need for a pc.
If you're an ordinary user ignore this next part
Rooting is akin to jailbreaking an iphone, but by nature android has many more things that you can change with root access, from changing minor details to completely changing the system framework. A custom rom can improve the performance or battery life, add functionality, or bring a completely different user experience(see en.miui.com/). You can even install Ubuntu linux on certain devices. Messing around with your rooted android can brick the phone just as with jailbreaking an iphone, the difference being that apple is the one bricking your phone with updates, not you (and most bricks with android phones are user recoverable.)
You always have your phone on you
Having the gnote as a phone means you'll always know where it is. Even if you had both devices I'd bet you'd end up using the Note more just because it's more convenient. Plus the S-Pen is pretty awesome. A 4-5"+ screen phone means that practically everything you would do on the iPad is just as enjoyable on your phone, except the phone's in your pocket, not in a bag/purse/idontrememberwhereileftit.
Android or iOS
Lots of people like the simplicity of iOS, but in terms of features, android 4.0 has got A LOT even compared to iOS6 which isn't even released yet. But, if you like iOS, then you like iOS. I've eliminated all the lag from my galaxy nexus after rooting and installing aokp, and the newest generation of android phones have pretty much eliminated lag and frame rate drops.
There's so many features I've gotten used to with android that I would hate to do without. I can turn on the flashlight by holding the power button from the lockscreen. I can do more than 1 task at the same time (Torrent, compress a zip, photo editing.) I can throw basically any video file right onto the sd card, and there will be a video player that can play that codec (MX video player, VLC coming soon too). And since you can actually explore the file system on your device, you can download anything you want and copy it straight to another device without the need for a pc.
If you're an ordinary user ignore this next part
Rooting is akin to jailbreaking an iphone, but by nature android has many more things that you can change with root access, from changing minor details to completely changing the system framework. A custom rom can improve the performance or battery life, add functionality, or bring a completely different user experience(see en.miui.com/). You can even install Ubuntu linux on certain devices. Messing around with your rooted android can brick the phone just as with jailbreaking an iphone, the difference being that apple is the one bricking your phone with updates, not you (and most bricks with android phones are user recoverable.)
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