Android Tablet Usefulness

[donvilla07]

Hi all,

I'm considering purchasing a tablet, but would like some input into whether tablets are really useful - don't want to buy one only to find I won't use it.
My main reason for considering a tablet is that I can do a lot of my work on any device, but find that my phone screen (Note 5) is just too small. It's also a mission having to unpack my laptop every time. I mostly work on Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint.
My main requirements for a tablet would be 10" display and a stylus. The tablet I'm currently considering is Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-P585 - if anyone can suggest a better tablet for around R5k, that would be appreciated as well.

 

[DanDango]

Maybe a dual boot tablet will work better for you. CHUWI HI10 PLUS CWI527 Windows 10 + Android 5.1 Tablet PC https://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_602713.html

 

[donvilla07]

Maybe a dual boot tablet will work better for you. CHUWI HI10 PLUS CWI527 Windows 10 + Android 5.1 Tablet PC https://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_602713.html

That looks ideal - thanks for the advice. I see there is a stylus pen available separately - would you happen to know if this is compatible?
https://www.gearbest.com/tablet-accessories/pp_435776.html?wid=1433363

And is this a decent brand?

 

[Magandroid]

I am also in a similar situation and also researching my options at this stage. I have looked at Android tablets but now also possibly looking at a Windows - 10" tablet and just waiting on a demo to test. This is the one I am looking at:
https://www.shoplenovo.co.za/lenovo-miix-320-z8350-4gb-64gb-windows-10-pro-390

 

[donvilla07]

I am also in a similar situation and also researching my options at this stage. I have looked at Android tablets but now also possibly looking at a Windows - 10" tablet and just waiting on a demo to test. This is the one I am looking at:
https://www.shoplenovo.co.za/lenovo-miix-320-z8350-4gb-64gb-windows-10-pro-390

I'd consider a Android or Windows device, but a stylus is a necessity for me.
Have you tested any other devices?

 

[Traq]

Hi all,

I'm considering purchasing a tablet, but would like some input into whether tablets are really useful - don't want to buy one only to find I won't use it.
My main reason for considering a tablet is that I can do a lot of my work on any device, but find that my phone screen (Note 5) is just too small. It's also a mission having to unpack my laptop every time. I mostly work on Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint.
My main requirements for a tablet would be 10" display and a stylus. The tablet I'm currently considering is Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-P585 - if anyone can suggest a better tablet for around R5k, that would be appreciated as well.

Would a newer Samsung phone with deX be out of the question? From a tablet perspective, I have personally never found the use for an Android based tablet. If it is a must, then iPad is likely the way to go, just because the tablet applications are much more mature.

 

[donvilla07]

Would a newer Samsung phone with deX be out of the question? From a tablet perspective, I have personally never found the use for an Android based tablet. If it is a must, then iPad is likely the way to go, just because the tablet applications are much more mature.

Unfortunately, I don't think Samsung Dex will work. As far as I know it's only available on newer Samsung devices, I'm using Note 5. And I'm looking for something I can work on quickly and easily.
I've never used an Apple product, so not really keen on that. Is there a 10" iPad available with stylus for around R5k?

 

[donvilla07]

Takealot daily deal - https://www.takealot.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-a-10-1-with-s-pen-lte-wifi-tablet-white/PLID43683617

I've purchased this option - don't think I will get anything better without spending much more.