IPad, Android Tablet or Chromebook for Logos?

Cromwell said:

I'm looking to buy a tablet for preaching and studying on Logos when away from my desk.  I've previously used a Surface Pro with the full Logos app but don't have the budget to replace.  I've received conflicting advice as to whether to go for an entry-level 9th generation iPad, a Samsung Android tablet or a Chromebook.

Can anyone advise on which would provide the best Logos experience?

ipad vs samsung tablet: Apple provides free OS updates for as long as the hardware can support it. I have two older Samsung tablets that still work perfectly well, but are useless because there is no Android update for them, and most apps from the store will not even install.

tablet vs laptop: Logos desktop software is full featured. The mobile. Versions are nice, but limited.

windows vs macOS: i would go with macOS, but opinions vary. Apple is rumored to be working on a macbook with a touchscreen,  but not available yet.  So unfortunately full logos with a touchscreen requires Windows at this time.

chromebook: newer chromebooks might be able to run the android version of Logos ( im not sure if it has been done yet). If you went this route, you would also be able to run the Logos web app in the browser. You still would not have the full capability of the desktop, but it would be cheap.

John said:

Apple provides free OS updates for as long as the hardware can support it.

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John said:

older Samsung tablets that still work perfectly well, but are useless because there is no Android update for them,

I would posit that the older hardware cannot support the newer OS on either platform.

(I own old Windows, Apple, Android & Fire devices that simply cannot support demands of newer operating systems)

David Thomas said:

I would posit that the older hardware cannot support the newer OS on either platform

The old Samsung tablets can still run new versions of Android, because hackers have found a way to bypass the bootloader security and install a generic Android on them.

Lack of support for Android devices by the manufacturers is still a big problem. Samsung changed their policy several years back and decided to offer support for two, then three OS updates, but limited to one or two major version updates.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today extended its commitment to delivering the most up-to-date and more secure mobile experience possible for Galaxy users by offering up to four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades on select devices.

This improved standard builds upon Samsung’s previous promise to provide three years of upgrades and ensures millions of Galaxy users have access to the latest features for security, productivity, visual experience and more, for as long as they own their device.

In the news very recently, Samsung announced ... and then quickly backpeddled ... that they would be supporting its devices longer.

Samsung removes Android 14 update calendar for Galaxy devices

Here's every Samsung device eligible for four major Android updates

Other manufacturers selling Android devices are even worse. Samsung is the only one I would even consider. But I have been burned by the planned obsolescence policy many times.

Android is essentially a cheap imitation of iOS. Android devices sell more because they are cheaper than Apple devices. But Samsung, which offers a "little" bit more support, costs just as much as Apple, that supports the device forever, so long as the hardware is capable.