Which tablet offers the very best user experience?

Let me preface this by letting you know that I'm a huge fan of Android tablets. I think they're fantastic products, but they're not for everyone. One thing in your short description that caught my eye was 'most user friendly'. Even an Android fanboy like myself has to admit that Apple's iPad products have an amazing user experience. It's super smooth, and most importantly, it just works. Very rarely, if ever, will you run in to error messages or other types of strange behavior on the iPad.

Apple is able to keep this level of stability by putting a strict approval process on the apps that are permitted to run on the iPad. For an app to appear on Apple's 'App Store', it has to meet strict quality and usability guidelines.

Android tablets, on the other hand, can have apps installed from many sources. There are also less restrictions and quality standards placed upon apps that are listed on the official 'Android Market'. This has the benefit of providing a more open, flexible market, but also also provides a way for very poorly made apps to work their way in to listings.

If you're looking to play games on your tablet, the iPad generally has a larger game selection as well.

Two big benefits of Android-based tablets:
1. Android works more like a standard PC operating system. You can, for example, download and store files in folders just as you would on a PC or Mac.
2. You do not need iTunes in order to transfer files, pictures, and music to and from the device.

One last thing to keep in mind is that the primary camera on the iPad 2 takes absolutely terrible pictures. It's just plain awful. If you're planning on taking a lot of pictures with this device, an Android tablet may be the better choice.

I hope this helps rather than confuse you. There are a lot of things to consider when buying a tablet. If you have additional questions, feel free to respond to this and I'll do my best to answer them.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 82 days ago

Kindle Fire

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I guess it totally depends on what you want to do with it.
My suggestion of Kindle Fire might seem like a stretch, but as far as being simple to use and a very enjoyable experience, it's right at the top of my list.
I think Kindle Fire was designed to be exactly what you are asking for. It doesn't have a huge display or a bunch of power, but it has a wonderfully simple interface and is simply a lot of fun to play with... it's also very capable of consuming almost unlimited internet content.
With Fire you get access to literally millions of books, magazines, movies, games, and even email. It's all fun, no hassel, and at an unbeatable price. If you have ever held one you know what I am talking about. It's not all about business, it's all about entertainment.