iPad or Android
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- Hombre_Lobo0
I got an ipad 2 back when it was fairly new. I wanted to go android more than IOS for the openness and customisation. But at that time i think it was fair to say android wasnt on par with IOS,
But now its a different story. Android is a lot more responsive and mature. I have an android phone and would happily have that on a tablet, i think i would actually prefer to IOS.
One thing i despise about IOS is how you are encouraged to upgrade your IOS version, but cannot downgrade it after doing so. usually i think forced updates are good, but its known problem that this can make older devices completely unusable.
I know 2 people with iphone 4's who updated to IOS 7 and the phone is practically unusable. it runs like a first gen cheapo android. laggy as hell. And apple being apple, there is no way you can un-do this. my mate at work has been in touch with them and they cant do anything.
If its jailbroken however (and only if you save your SHSH blobs when on older versions) you can downgrade (but its still a huge ball ache of dodging apple barriers). You bought the device you should be able to do what you like. This is why apple were denied by in court to deem jailbreaking a felony. (clearly this doesnt dent their sales, so they dont care and is not likely to be applicable to most users)
Thats one thing i like about android. Put what you like on it. If they update the Os and you dont like it, just flash the old or a different OS. Once set up you dont even need a pc. You can download an os and install it from your phone.
This complete lock down of devices is why I wouldnt bother with IOS again. Another bonus is not being tied to itunes.
But its more a question of ecosystem. Think about what apps you will use and what interface you prefer. All the apps i use regularly are on both android and IOS.
IOS is still obviously great and i love my ipad. but its running IOS 5. I dont want to update to IOS 7, partly because I worry my eyes will resent me so much for it they will kill temselves. But more so because i expect it to run like utter shite.
One thing Ive noticed from QBN is that i think IOS has much more support for music making apps and mixers/device connectivity. but im not sure.
- TLDR:android is now on par. i prefer its openness. i like nachos.Hombre_Lobo
- shaft0
^ I have iPhone 4 with iOS 7.1 beta 1 and it's just as usable as the last iOS 6 was, i.e. not a speed demon. Beta 2 was just released today, supposedly even faster.
- "not a speed demon" but not too dramatic either.shaft
- I mean, pretty usable :)shaft
- beta?monospaced
- Hombre_Lobo0
^really? good stuff man. you must be one of the lucky ones. its a fairly popular issue -
http://arstechnica.com/apple/201…
most system apps take at least 50% longer to open.
i totally understand that they are providing a new experience for more modern devices. So it wouldnt be so bad if you could downgrade. but you cant which is pretty unacceptable to me.it was the same with other older devices and previous IOS versions.
- formed0
iOS 7 works just as well as iOS 6 did on my iPhone 4s.
Is that what we are talking about? If not, carry on. :-)
- Lol, we are talking about the 4, the 4s does fine as its more powerful.Hombre_Lobo
- ernexbcn0
iPad all the way.
- detritus0
As someone who just made the jump to a smartphone (!!) I'd suggest you check the respective App markets first, if that's what you're interested in.
I know I've been triffic disappointed in the Andoird apps market, which to my mind has the feel of Public Domain software on 16 bit machines back in the late 80s and early 90s.
All the 'real' software seems to be getting made for iOS
If you're NOT interested in the App market, and simply want an internet device with some peripheral functionality, I'd probably go Android, which offers more bang for buck in hardware terms.
As always - if you can, play with them all first.
- There are great Android apps, this is disinformation.fadein11
