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Windows 8 tablets or Android tablets ?

Mar 28, 2015 9:08AM PDT

I'm thinking about buying a tablet which is the "best" one Windows 8 (or any Windows tablet) vs Android tablets. I don't play games. Just go to Twitter ,Facebook, Youtube and a few other sites as well as shop on line ,pay bills, etc.

Thanks in advance !

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My mom tried.
Mar 28, 2015 9:11AM PDT

And she's back on a Windows laptop. She uses one of the common 250 buck models you see out there.
Bob

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best is just a personal preference
Mar 28, 2015 9:40AM PDT
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Android Tablets
Mar 29, 2015 5:33PM PDT

I think your requirement matches with Android tablet. I offers maximum configurability, a top-notch notification system, fast and smooth Web browsing, and seamless integration with Google applications like Gmail, Google Maps, and Hangouts for video chat. Android also includes support for multiple user logins so you can share your tablet with a friend or family member. These all feature you missing on Apple tablets or Windows Tablets.