What is the best os for an Android Tablet

Lynden O. Williams
Lynden O. Williams MVP Posts: 8,974
edited November 21 in English Forum

Looking at getting a tablet for Logos. What is the best Os to install. Saw one within price range, but the reviews are almost unamious, the os needs to change before you can get the most out of it. 

So what os do you recommend? 

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  • Rosie Perera
    Rosie Perera Member Posts: 26,202 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I don't think you can chose to put a different OS onto an Android tablet than Android. That's the whole point of them. If you're buying an Android tablet, it will have Android 3.0 or above by definition. Make sure you get one that will auto-update to the latest version of Android when it is released. But that's a function of the manufacturer, I thought. I don't know enough about various versions of Android to be able to help you more. I've had Android 3.2 and 3.3 on my tablet (auto-updated) and Logos works fine. I heard that 4.0 (code-named "Ice Cream Sandwich") is coming out soon but I don't know what is new about it, other than that it will be the same OS across tablets and phones, finally.

  • Lynden O. Williams
    Lynden O. Williams MVP Posts: 8,974
    https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/298590#Comment_298590

    Thanks Rosie. The one I was contemplating had Android 2.2 on it. The reviews that I read said that if you upgraded, you voided the warranty. May have to look at something from a recognized manufacturer. Any suggestions. Trying to keep within 400.00 including Taxes and shipping to a US address. When it lands on the home soil, there are additional taxes.

     

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  • Rosie Perera
    Rosie Perera Member Posts: 26,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
    https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/298594#Comment_298594

    Hmm, yeah I'd go with a reputable manufacturer: e.g., Asus, Samsung, Motorola, Acer.

    I've got an Asus EeePad Transformer and it's very nice, does auto-update to the latest version of the OS. You'll probably find it hard to get an Android 3.0+ tablet for under $400 with taxes and shipping, but I did find the Asus EeePad Transformer 16GB version available from WalMart for $398.  All the cheaper tablets seem to have Android 2.2, and those are not auto-updatable. That's what I was remembering about 3.0. I think that's the first version that auto-updates.

    Here's my brief description of why I chose the Asus over the others I considered: http://community.logos.com/forums/p/34428/258385.aspx#258385

    And here are some of my blog posts on my early experience with it: http://faithandtechnology.org/blog/category/android/

  • Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :)
    Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :) MVP Posts: 23,115

    So what os do you recommend? 

    From forum discussions, Logos iOS app currently offers bit more than Android app.

    Trying to keep within 400.00 including Taxes and shipping to a US address. When it lands on the home soil, there are additional taxes.

    Apple has couple refurbished 1st generation iPad's (Wifi 64 GB or Wifi+3G 32 GB) for $ 399.00 plus tax (shipping included).

    http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad

    Hmm, yeah I'd go with a reputable manufacturer: e.g., Asus, Samsung, Motorola, Acer.

    Acer Iconia Tab A100-8GB is $ 327.99 with Android 3.0 => http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215076

    Lenovo IdeaPad K1 (32 GB) is $ 349.99 with Android 3.1 => http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834246133

    TOSHIBA Thrive AT105-T108 (8 GB) is $ 379.99 with Android 3.1 => http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214354

    Refurbished Motorola Xoom (32 GB) is $ 394.99 with Android 3.1 => http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834209002

    By the way, noticed MicroCenter offering $ 50 off new Android ($ 299 and up) and iPad 2's for few days at a time.

    Keep Smiling [:)]

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