iPad 3 to Chromebook

mininuts · 14th June 2018, 13:27

Currently using an ipad 3 which I've had from new, (6 years), and it's starting to slow down a lot and do strange things when loading web pages etc. Won't update anymore either.
So, time for something new. Been looking at the 2017 iPads for around £300 but was also thinking of a Chromebook for a change.
Some nice offerings from Asus and Acer for a similar price to a basic iPad. Anybody using Chromebooks? Will I be disappointed after my old iPad?

Only use it for web browsing, photos and emails etc

Many thanks.

topman · 14th June 2018, 13:37

I've had a chromebook for about 2 years. I like it the battery is very good and lasts a long time. It doesn't have a big memory though. No issues with reliability. I don't do anything on it other than browse the internet though.

Jdwoodhou · 14th June 2018, 21:30

Had my Toshiba CB30 Chromebook for a few years and it's great. More like using a laptop than a tablet and the screen is not as good as my iPad Air's one. Will replace a low end laptop for general use so long as you don't want to install Windows apps or edit photos or videos though it will run the web-based ones such as Outlook ok. It's great not having all the hassles with updating the operating system and virus protection all the time. It's true that they don't slow down after a couple of years. There is a new generation coming out that will run Android apps.

mininuts · 14th June 2018, 21:58

Thanks folks.
I'm looking at an Acer R11 4GB RAM 32GB. This will run Android apps

Jim Jamieson · 15th June 2018, 17:33

You could always trade it against a new one at the Apple Store.

I’ve just done this for a friend in Malta. It cost me £359 to trade to a new 6th generation I Pad with 128Gb.

mininuts · 15th June 2018, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Jamieson

You could always trade it against a new one at the Apple Store.

I’ve just done this for a friend in Malta. It cost me £359 to trade to a new 6th generation I Pad with 128Gb.

Yes, considered doing that Jim but, was thinking I might like a change from an iPad.............but, not 100% sure

Les4048 · 15th June 2018, 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by mininuts

Yes, considered doing that Jim but, was thinking I might like a change from an iPad.............but, not 100% sure

I’ve tried both a few hated the android, I love iOS but I’ve used it for a long time so I’m comfortable with it

Gate Keeper · 15th June 2018, 22:58

Another option Paul is to try a free utilities IOS app to clean up the files clogging up the system. I use Dr Cleaner for the iPad It scans for junk files, large files 500MB-1GB, medium and small files, duplicate files/photos/videos and will not delete the useful files. For photos, to free up space, I allow the iPad to optimise them for sending to the cloud, with the exception for keeping some of the RAW photos in their original format called .orf.......... This is controlled in settings. When I delete an app, it goes to the cloud and can be downloaded again should I need it.

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mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	iPad 3 to Chromebook Currently using an ipad 3 which I've had from new, (6 years), and it's starting to slow down a lot and do strange things when loading web pages etc. Won't update anymore either. So, time for something new. Been looking at the 2017 iPads for around £300 but was also thinking of a Chromebook for a change. Some nice offerings from Asus and Acer for a similar price to a basic iPad. Anybody using Chromebooks? Will I be disappointed after my old iPad? Only use it for web browsing, photos and emails etc Many thanks. __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

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topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	I've had a chromebook for about 2 years. I like it the battery is very good and lasts a long time. It doesn't have a big memory though. No issues with reliability. I don't do anything on it other than browse the internet though. __________________ Like being creative? http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/

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Jdwoodhou Loves to post R75 1.8 Con SE Man Saloon Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pinner Posts: 280 Thanks: 233 Thanked 68 Times in 51 Posts	Had my Toshiba CB30 Chromebook for a few years and it's great. More like using a laptop than a tablet and the screen is not as good as my iPad Air's one. Will replace a low end laptop for general use so long as you don't want to install Windows apps or edit photos or videos though it will run the web-based ones such as Outlook ok. It's great not having all the hassles with updating the operating system and virus protection all the time. It's true that they don't slow down after a couple of years. There is a new generation coming out that will run Android apps. __________________ 140,000 miles and still going strong!

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mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	Thanks folks. I'm looking at an Acer R11 4GB RAM 32GB. This will run Android apps __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

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Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,072 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Another option Paul is to try a free utilities IOS app to clean up the files clogging up the system. I use Dr Cleaner for the iPad It scans for junk files, large files 500MB-1GB, medium and small files, duplicate files/photos/videos and will not delete the useful files. For photos, to free up space, I allow the iPad to optimise them for sending to the cloud, with the exception for keeping some of the RAW photos in their original format called .orf.......... This is controlled in settings. When I delete an app, it goes to the cloud and can be downloaded again should I need it. Last edited by Gate Keeper; 15th June 2018 at 23:00..

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Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	You could always trade it against a new one at the Apple Store. I’ve just done this for a friend in Malta. It cost me £359 to trade to a new 6th generation I Pad with 128Gb.