IPad, Android Tablet or Chromebook for Logos?

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?

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JT (alabama24)

I prefer all things Apple.

Is the Chromebook a tablet? (I have never seen one)

I do not use my iPad much for writing or speaking... but I do some. I purchased a $35 Bluetooth keyboard/mouse and love using it that way from time to time as a laptop replacement in a pinch.

I would never use Logos for preaching (When I preach, I write my sermons out), but I have used keynote teleprompter for non-sermon speeches. I really like that!

Graham Criddle

I'm looking to buy a tablet for preaching and studying on Logos when away from my desk.

When you refer to preaching, are you intending to use Logos Sermon documents and, if so, do you want the ability to change them on your tablet?

If so, the only mobile device that supports this at the moment is the iPad?

And it does what it does really well - and I have been preaching from mine for years and find it a great experience.

But it clearly doesn't have all the functionality of the desktop app - none of the mobile apps do.

John

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.

JT (alabama24)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1278154#Comment_1278154

newer chromebooks might be able to run the android version of Logos ( im not sure if it has been done yet).

I have heard they can, but I have no experience with this.

David Thomas

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1278154#Comment_1278154

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

vs.

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)

Cromwell

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1278149#Comment_1278149

When you refer to preaching, are you intending to use Logos Sermon documents and, if so, do you want the ability to change them on your tablet?

If so, the only mobile device that supports this at the moment is the iPad?

I am looking to use Logos Sermon documents. Therefore, knowing that the only tablet I can edit them on is an iPad is a very useful thing to know. Thank you.

I've found the mobile app better than the old one but not particularly smooth on my Android phone (admittedly not flagship quality). Is the iPad app the same as the mobile app in this respect?

John

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1278183#Comment_1278183

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.

Graham Criddle

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1278205#Comment_1278205

I've found the mobile app better than the old one but not particularly smooth on my Android phone (admittedly not flagship quality). Is the iPad app the same as the mobile app in this respect?

I find the app on my iPad / iPhone work very well - and performs less well on my Android phone, but I am aware that is a much lower spec.

I have seen comments in this forum from people who seem very pleased with the performance of the app on their Android tablets.