What Is The Difference ??

[jasmin26]

What is the difference between an Ipad and a Tablet and which is best ? Thank you

[BlackadderV]

I'd like to know that too, and how they differ from laptops.

[237SJ]

They are both tablets but with different operating systems. There is not really a "best" as it depends which suits you.

[sherrardk]

They are all pretty much the same but an iPad is an apple product so (I think) they are really over priced (however I am on my second because I love it). Between them my kids have a Nexxus and Kindle Fires which they can do everything on that I can do on an iPad and I have a Linx coming for Christmas. They all have different operating systems - mine is IOS, and I think the others are Android and Windows (none of which I can work). Go to w shop and try some out and see which you like the best.

[Jomlett]

Apple iPad is iOS and the others are the Android system.and are cheaper.

[jasmin26]

Thank you . I am not very computer savvy so have no clue at all about these. I want to get my partner one for Christmas and have no idea what I am looking for !

[sherrardk]

What sort of phone does he have - maybe you could get a tablet with the same operating system? I can only use iOS (because that's what I'm used to) but himself can only use Android, going to need the help of the teenager to get the Linx tablet working.

[237SJ]

Which mobile phone does he have? If he has an Iphone then it might be worth getting him an Ipad but if he has a Samsung phone then maybe a Samsung or other Android tablet would be better. Keeping the operating system the same across the board tends to be a good idea.

[jasmin26]

He has a Sony Experia phone . What is a Linx tablet ?

[sherrardk]

I think it's a Windows based tablet (got it 'free' as part of a fab deal on an Xbox one - actually got two as I bought 2 Xbox ones).

[jasmin26]

Bargain then eh ? x Love a freebie

[Jomlett]

There's a Sony Experia tablet that would suit...

http://cnet.co/1qoFAyL via @CNET

[Jomlett]

Oh just seen the price! Ignore that!

[alavahalf]

Not sure on what your budget is but John Lewis do a nice 10.1" Sony tablet at a good price.
You will get a 2 year warranty and can even claim some cash back.

http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-xperia-z2-tablet-snapdragon-801-android-10-1-nfc-wi-fi-16gb-black/p1287086?sku=233312520&kpid=233312520&s_kenid=442559d1-6537-22c8-42cc-00005f7eebe2&s_kwcid=402x33807&tmad=c&tmcampid=73&kpid=233312520

[BlackadderV]

I still don't understand the advantage of a tablet over a laptop.

[jasmin26]

I cant seem to open that link for some reason. My budget is anything up to £500. Would I be able to get a decent one for that ?

[Jomlett]

It's £369 the website says...

Combining the best of Sony's TV and audio technologies, the slim and light Xperia Z2 delivers a top level multimedia possibilities in a travel friendly 10.1-inch tablet. It's also waterproof*, dust and scratch resistant, so you can use it in the kitchen or on the beach without worrying about damage.
The best of entertainment:

[sherrardk]

I use my tablet for non-serious stuff - like surfing the net & playing childish games. Their lighter than a laptop and more portable (and there's just something cool about them). I couldn't use mine for serious stuff, but that's just me. (Mind, I v rarely do serious stuff).

[sherrardk]

They're (before the grammar/spelling police arrive).

[jasmin26]

I like the sound of that one. Thank you so much for your help, I knew you clever helpful folk would point me in the right direction x

[Old_Geezer]

iAnything is a brand name. It means you are paying over the odds for a trusted name. You can't really ask the difference between a specific brand of something , and something generic.