You seem concerned about long term support and for most Android tablets you rarely see them issue OS updates where as Apple has been very good and only drops their oldest of models. Where as the other seems to be all over the map.
This round goes to Apple.
Bob
Hi,
I'd like to buy my first tablet. I've heard Samsung Galaxy is IPad's rival and I'm trying to figure out which would be the better value in terms of features and longevity. Neither company's support will compare their product to their competitor's. Among other things, can tablets really be as powerful, flexible as desktops? Also, I have wireless connectivity at home, but don't have a carrier for being out and about. Is it better to buy something that's both wireless and can be connected to a cell service v.s. just wireless? I really don't know where to begin in trying to compare what's out there. (Should I succeed at finding a tablet, I might then go ahead and get an MP3 player
Again, it would be between Samsung and Apple. More decisions!) I've heard that you buy an Apple b/c you don't have to keep replacing it and that it's more secure, but...Galaxy lets you have two apps open at once and more. And I see that IPad has one lighter model and one with better resolution? Is that their only difference? Beyond that, I really don't know where to begin.
I really appreciate your help!
Take Care,
m-bny

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