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Yeah, I'll probably end up with the iPad 3 and some android tablet later on down the road.
Each one does have its own strengths and weaknesses.
some of my Examples:
Bluetooth ODBII adapter for car - works for android but not iOS. iOS requires WiFi version tripple the price because of the lack of access to the bluetooth stack.
USB barcode scanner for inventory use - used to work with iOS and camera connection kit but has been blocked via iOS update. Works with android still.
Lag - The iPad seems to be the device with the least amount of lag and if its one thing I can't stand its having a laggy device.
Development tools - iPad wind this one with its great development tools. However you have to give Android credit for the amazing app inventor website enabling simple apps to be made in just minutes and ready to use right from the online website.
App update times - Android wins this one with developers being able to instantly roll out new updates while iOS must wait for the review process to happen.
WiFi Scanning - both apps loose in this one. without jail breaking iOS or modifying Android OS there is no way to scan for hidden wifi SSID's. Apple doesn't allow it, and android have never fixed the flaw after these many years(bug report still shows as new).
Security camera software - I have CCTV security systems both at work and at home and both OS's have apps available for me to easily view them.
Customization - Android wins this one hands down, its taken apple 5 years now before they even added the option to change the stupid email alert ringtone. That really drove me nuts, I could never hear when a new email came in because the sound was not a very loud or noticeable tone. Also being able to download new launcher apps and keyboards is great, you can really make the device your own.
Accessories that use dock connector - apple clearly winds this one since they use the same dock connection between all of their devices and a large amount of 3rd party accessories are available for you to just plug in whichever iDevice you want. While most android phones use the same mini-usb connection, not all of them do and each manufacturer also changes the location of the port for each phone they design. Some have doors that cover the port when not in use, however it tends to just get in the way.
VPN support - iOS support VPN connections and so does Android. You are going to want a VPN connection if you need one to access your work network like I do. But also for those times when you ever connect to a public wifi network just to make sure your data is secure and not possible being monitored or collected. The very strange thing I find however is that some companies (Samsung) remove VPN access from Android OS on some of their devices. There is no real reason for this an I don't know why they would purposely remove such a feature.
Network Analysis apps - Me being a computer tech I use network analysis apps for my work and have found android to be much better for this, due to the fact that developers have more control/access(especially on rooted devices).
So yeah, each has its strengths and weakness's its really up to the actual user to determine what is best for them and addresses their particular needs.
Each one does have its own strengths and weaknesses.
some of my Examples:
Bluetooth ODBII adapter for car - works for android but not iOS. iOS requires WiFi version tripple the price because of the lack of access to the bluetooth stack.
USB barcode scanner for inventory use - used to work with iOS and camera connection kit but has been blocked via iOS update. Works with android still.
Lag - The iPad seems to be the device with the least amount of lag and if its one thing I can't stand its having a laggy device.
Development tools - iPad wind this one with its great development tools. However you have to give Android credit for the amazing app inventor website enabling simple apps to be made in just minutes and ready to use right from the online website.
App update times - Android wins this one with developers being able to instantly roll out new updates while iOS must wait for the review process to happen.
WiFi Scanning - both apps loose in this one. without jail breaking iOS or modifying Android OS there is no way to scan for hidden wifi SSID's. Apple doesn't allow it, and android have never fixed the flaw after these many years(bug report still shows as new).
Security camera software - I have CCTV security systems both at work and at home and both OS's have apps available for me to easily view them.
Customization - Android wins this one hands down, its taken apple 5 years now before they even added the option to change the stupid email alert ringtone. That really drove me nuts, I could never hear when a new email came in because the sound was not a very loud or noticeable tone. Also being able to download new launcher apps and keyboards is great, you can really make the device your own.
Accessories that use dock connector - apple clearly winds this one since they use the same dock connection between all of their devices and a large amount of 3rd party accessories are available for you to just plug in whichever iDevice you want. While most android phones use the same mini-usb connection, not all of them do and each manufacturer also changes the location of the port for each phone they design. Some have doors that cover the port when not in use, however it tends to just get in the way.
VPN support - iOS support VPN connections and so does Android. You are going to want a VPN connection if you need one to access your work network like I do. But also for those times when you ever connect to a public wifi network just to make sure your data is secure and not possible being monitored or collected. The very strange thing I find however is that some companies (Samsung) remove VPN access from Android OS on some of their devices. There is no real reason for this an I don't know why they would purposely remove such a feature.
Network Analysis apps - Me being a computer tech I use network analysis apps for my work and have found android to be much better for this, due to the fact that developers have more control/access(especially on rooted devices).
So yeah, each has its strengths and weakness's its really up to the actual user to determine what is best for them and addresses their particular needs.
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Guys who like to change tablets from month to month - go for Android. Guys who plan to have tablet for year or more - go for iPad (it will work all year like he did first day)
