Compelling reason(s) to choose Nexus 10 over iPad 4?

I have to say that these questions about which is better and this and that will start to slowly fade away as time passes because the users of Android devices and iOS devices are starting to get more and more entrenched into the ecosystems that each company provides. So, unless you're new to this arena, you should start answering your question by looking at the device that's really going to support your desired setup.

In other words, if you're an iTunes user and all of your music purchases were from the iTunes store, you have all your data backed up to iCloud and you love how everything syncs with your Macbook, then you may want to get an iPad. There's no shame in this choice even if you love some of the Android tablets better!

On the flipside, if you don't use iTunes and you'd rather start using the features that you Google account has (which is everything Apple offers and more) and allow it all to sync between the Google Play store and all of your Android devices, then why would you get an iPad?? Who wants to be stuck with some purchases on your iPad and another collection of stuff on your Nexus 10? Maybe it's just me, but I like the centralized feel of having everything under one roof. The only thing "Apple" I kept after switching to Android was my Macbook, but that's because I still need a computer and I'm not too fond of what Microsoft is doing these days.

There once was a time where specs really mattered and people would choose one side versus the other simply because of the selection of apps, but these days, the dust is settling and the lines are becoming blurred. We seem to be left with which one looks and feels better and who's ecosystem we'd like to live in for a while.
 
Not true. For example, I have a Spider Solitaire game on my phone that I have always liked so I downloaded it to my Nexus 10. The cards are so tiny it is almost unplayable. Uninstalled it and found one that looks good on the tablet. The app has not been updated since 12/11.

Is a single app representative of the one-million-app Play Store?

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I haven't downloaded from iTunes recently but last I checked alot of their music was protected. And since iTunes was the big boy on the block for so many years choosing between Android and iOS isn't such a simple matter. And I think Android big format tablets are going to struggle since the form factor is just messed up IMO. Landscape is good to look at and good for use as a monitor. Holding it in your hands... at least the big bezeled big screen N10... fail. Unless you have it mostly sitting on your lap for YouTube or other video apps. IMHO YMMV.....

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I haven't downloaded from iTunes recently but last I checked alot of their music was protected. And since iTunes was the big boy on the block for so many years choosing between Android and iOS isn't such a simple matter. And I think Android big format tablets are going to struggle since the form factor is just messed up IMO. Landscape is good to look at and good for use as a monitor. Holding it in your hands... at least the big bezeled big screen N10... fail. Unless you have it mostly sitting on your lap for YouTube or other video apps. IMHO YMMV.....

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That's your opinion, and others may share it, but a lot of folks feel the opposite way. I definitely prefer the 16x9 aspect ratio, even though I generally use my tablet in portrait orientation. I'm used to it. When I pick up an iPad, I usually think, "it's too square..."
 
Agreed. Though while pouring over reviews of the N10 yesterday I saw my concern was a common theme. Though to be honest alot of these people could already be iOS owners which would bias them. I'm just giving my take which is worth what I was paid in offering it. ;-)

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Agreed. Though while pouring over reviews of the N10 yesterday I saw my concern was a common theme. Though to be honest alot of these people could already be iOS owners which would bias them. I'm just giving my take which is worth what I was paid in offering it. ;-)

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Most official "expert" reviews are biased, try the device for yourself then decide, don't let them be a big part of your decision.

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Most official "expert" reviews are biased, try the device for yourself then decide, don't let them be a big part of your decision.

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You mean like post 17 above which starts: 'I just purchased the N10 yesterday.'

Yeah that was posted by me.

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You mean like post 17 above which starts: 'I just purchased the N10 yesterday.'

Yeah that was posted by me.

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I notice that, doesn't mean you can't use that advice for future products.

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Alright, Thanks for all the replies and the food for thought.

The question I now have is what are some compelling reasons NOT to purchase the iPad 4 or the Nexus 10? Any deal breakers for either tablet? What are some things that you absolutely dislike and wish were different?


Thanks!
 
Nothing I can think of for the Nexus 10, and for the iPad4: (keep in mind this is all my own opinion, you are free to disagree) overpriced, iOS is boring to look at, if you like customizing your device you can forget it as Apple makes you use the device the way they want you to unless you jailbreak which voids the warranty, having to use iTunes, no microUSB port so you have to buy accessories that work only for the iPad and those can be overpriced too.
 
I say you need to try one with an easy return policy.....there is no deal breaker if it works well for you. Both are on top of their own OS platform. The N10 resolution is incredible.....I say start with that first since android is also better than iOS. I too am bored to death with icons littering the apple screen. But the deal breaker for me on the N10 was holding that aspect ratio. May not be for you. Imo 8 inches, which is what im typing on now with the Note 8 is the sweet spot in android tablets. Good thing we have alot of choices in the android world.

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I have now spent the last week searching, researching and reading more reviews and articles I can count trying to make a decision. My wife has decided to purchase a tablet for me for Father's day and has asked me which one I want, the iPad 4 or the Nexus 10. She has an iPad 3 and I really like it's format and screen. My dilemma comes from basically too much information...so many good points about both tablets and some bad points as well, that it makes it impossible to choose. Thus the question here. I figure you people will know best...

I currently use an HTC One for my phone so I have some good familiarity with the Android OS. My previous phone was an iPhone 4S so I am also familiar with iOS.

My use of either tablet will be primarily web browsing, reading ebooks with the Kindle app, some gaming, and also some video. I would really like to stream video from my home network server.

Some good points for the iPad:

1. Better battery life and faster charging.
2. More accessories available.
3. Less issues with component quality. (Light bleeding, random reboots/freezing.)
4. Gaming performance is better.
5. Build/design quality is superb.

Some good points with the Nexus 10:

1. 10.05 inch 16:9 display is better for video.
2. Higher resolution display.
3. Faster CPU, more memory for the OS.
4. Ability to use OTG and a thumb drive to increase storage.
5. USB charging.
6. HDMI output.
7. Non-tablet apps scale well with Android OS.

Negatives of the iPad:

1. Cost, although my wife is willing to spend the money.
2. Video will have the black bars to make it fit the display.
3. No OTG as best I can tell.
4. Weight.

Negatives of the Nexus 10:
1. Reports of light bleeding and/or freezing/random rebooting.
2. Slow battery charging.
3. Portrait view reported to be not so good as Google intended it to be used in landscape view.
4. Very few accessories available.

I haven't found anything definitive that says I cannot access and view video from my PC on either iPad or Nexus so I am not sure if that is easily done.

Thank you all for your detailed reasoning, and please, no flaming. I am sincere in this quest and am not a fan-boy of either OS. I just want the best.

Apps are actually worse on android tablets

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Nothing I can think of for the Nexus 10, and for the iPad4: (keep in mind this is all my own opinion, you are free to disagree) overpriced, iOS is boring to look at, if you like customizing your device you can forget it as Apple makes you use the device the way they want you to unless you jailbreak which voids the warranty, having to use iTunes, no microUSB port so you have to buy accessories that work only for the iPad and those can be overpriced too.
OMFG you don't need to use iTunes. And micro USB is not a plus, it is not reversible and the lightning connector is.

OP I recommend asking on both N10 forums and iPad forums.

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Alright, Thanks for all the replies and the food for thought.

The question I now have is what are some compelling reasons NOT to purchase the iPad 4 or the Nexus 10? Any deal breakers for either tablet? What are some things that you absolutely dislike and wish were different?


Thanks!

Instability and international ecosystem sucks

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Not usually. Android doesn't need tablet-optimized apps, the apps work just as well on a tablet as they do on a phone.

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Blantently false. They are scaled up Android phone apps.

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And micro USB is not a plus

OP I recommend asking on both N10 forums and iPad forums.

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Thats an opinion. And the iPad forums won't be giving better answers, just the exact opposite of the ones we're giving.

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