Best fit tablet for me?

jbmiller

Hey everyone,

Recently I've been looking into buying a tablet that would best fit my specifications. I thought this would be the best place to poke around and get more expertise opinions.

Basically I would be using the tablet for various things; notes, homework, writing math/physics equations, etc.

I'm in my freshman year of highschool and I'm doing alot of traveling this summer. I will need a tablet that has a good, responsive touchscreen, and that will allow me to study/self-learn Alg II, Pre-Calc/Calc, Chemistry (mabye), and Physics. I want to be well prepared and rather advanced when I enter my sophomore classes next year.

Not to mention learning Python, C, and Matlab.

Hellohi

Hey Mr. Miller, I'd suggest a samsung tablet.

Hellohi

http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/

Hellohi

Man chem is so hard!~!!

Infinitum

Anything having android is good, as there are quite a few apps to learn stuff on like wolfram alpha etc. I'd probably go for the ASUS eee pad transformer. Another good option would be the Samsung galaxy 8.9 which has a small screen for better portability.

jreelawg

For learning Algebra and Calc, check out PatrickJMT.com. He makes tons of very helpful math video tutorials, makes learning the material very easy.

I have an ipad and would not recommend it just because it seams to be deliberately made with a lack in functionality so apple can profit more off of Itunes.

jbmiller

Well I wouldn't need it for apps, I will have all the textbooks I need.

I just need something that will allow me to take notes and do homework on, and something that will save my work. I really like the asus transformer or the samsung tablet because music could also be uploaded on to it. Not to mention it's multi-purpose even beyond what I'm seeking.

jbmiller

Ok, I think I might go with an Ipad 3. If anyone this this is a bad idea, please comment now.

My main reason for going with the Ipad 3 is because I already have a pretty extensive Itunes account, and thats really the only thing.

My other option would be the Asus eee pad Transformer, so if you thin the Asus would be a better fir with better apps to fit my needs than please let me know so.

Infinitum

Initially I did have Ipad in mind. Ipad 3 is amazing, but if you are considering value for money, Asus wins. Although, since you have a extensive Itunes account already, I believe going for Ipad would be the better choice.

jbmiller

I'm not all that worried about money, thankfully, my parents are paying for it. And I just read up on the Ipad 3 and it looks to be a beast. They crammed in so much stuff to really push it, and it hardly gained any in a weight aspect. Can't wait for the new retina display. processor, RAM, and overall beauty of it!

Hellohi

You know whats really awkward. My teacher has the same name as you and hes looking for a tablet.

jbmiller

Haha, which one is he thinking about getting?

jbmiller

Update**

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...20120508200611

Decided to go with this combo package for the Asus Eee Pad Transformer, to everyone who also wants a tablet I would highly recommend snagging this deal from Newegg before it's too late!

Infinitum

Nice deal! I already have my old Asus and a HP touchpad, or I really would have gone for this one. Enjoy the beast!

jbmiller

HP touchpad? Hmm, never heard of it.

And I will enjoy it!

Thanks everyone for the help!

Infinitum

Its a rather less-known tablet brought in by HP and discontinued soon. The plus is they sold it dirt cheap (100 dollars a piece) but it barely has any support of any sort. Somehow, I got it to dual-boot android along with webOS and it works like a charm

jbmiller

Damn, sounds like a really good deal too me!