Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
General Topics => Computer Problems & Questions, Virus/Scam Warnings => Topic started by: tonysue on August 16, 2013, 13:30:30 PM
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Does an ipad or samsung tablet have a slot to connect to tv. Thanks
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Tablets generally have an HDMI socket so all you need is a lead to your HDMI telly.
Planet Apple is rarely so straightforward - no such HDMI out but you can do it several ways but the easiest is to use one of these:
(http://store.storeimages.cdn-apple.com/3228/as-images.apple.com/is/image/AppleInc/MD098?wid=400&hei=400&fmt=jpeg&qlt=95&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.5,0.5,0,0&iccEmbed=0&layer=comp&.v=1343930971837)
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MD098ZM/A/apple-digital-av-adapter?fnode=3a
One end goes into the main ipad (charging) port and you stick your HDMI lead in the other (then on to the tv). It's not cheap as you will see, but Vodafone do them now and again for a tenner. If I see that I'll let you know.
Doesn't work with all apps though - the main one being Sky Go which is a shame. But fine with iplayer/itv player etc and Tvcatchup, Filmon
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:)thanks keith, i'll buy a samsung :)
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:)thanks keith, i'll buy a samsung :)
Don't you dare !! The ipad is far better, more expensive but well worth it. I am going to get one of them thingymajigs to connect to tv. ;) ;)
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Agreed!
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We use our IPad to connect to the TV, just buy a little black box called Apple TV.
Simples
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Ignore those Apple thingy's . Samsung much better ;D
WW
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Apple TV is the way to go but as Keith says you can't transfer Sky to the big screen. Something to do with a block that Sky put on the IOS software.
Still a great tablet though - especially the mini :)
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You either love Apple or hate 'em - I love them. The iPad is one of the best made products in history - you just need to remember where tablet computers were before them - stuck in the Dark Ages.
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Spot on Keith. My boss has an android and its a nightmare to navigate. Apple software is so much more user friendly.
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Couldn't agree more. If my missus can use one it must be simple to use. ;D ;D
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This may help
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Simpler to navigate it may (possibly) be, but it is built on an very closed user network which means you either can't do things (and probably never will) and it will continue to be an expensive bit of kit.
Whereas the android is a much more open system, easy to connect to other devices (like TV or other items) via industry standard connectivity like USB, HDI and SSD, and by being a more 'open' it has developed more rapidly than the IPad with not just apps but also a whole batch of different manufacturers pushing on the tablet and associated products, in both quality and price. So the Android will have three major advantages, price, quality and choice.
And as someone who has been involved in delivering Apps to the telecom market, I can tell you every time I prefer the Android 'take on' process over the bureacratic Apple equivalent. Apple are a hugely arrogant company, which may work when you are the only show in town. In the next 1-2 years the Ipad (and yes I have one) will become a very niche piece of kit (Like the Mac) and the rest of the industry (like with the PC) will press on with the android, and many App providers may well choose not to develop an Ipad/Iphone version of their updated or new apps.... watch this space.
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But until then, the Apple IPad is still the best bit of kit on the market.
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I expect Apple will just up their game anyway. Also there is room for more than one platform and everyone will have their favourite. I just laugh when my boss tries do do things on his Samsung. He's not the best with technology but surely he should be able to master it? He has no trouble with my iPad!
That's the beauty of Apple - simplicity.
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I have an iPad and an android tablet (and for the record a Blackberry Playbook!) and I simply cannot get on with android. Things aren't where I want them to be, they don't move or function the way I meant etc.
UBT is right that android is more open and less regulated. That is why there is so much worthless rubbish available on there to waste your time on!
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I thought we would end up with a Betamax -v- VHS scenario with apple v the others, seems to me though that there won't be one that falls by the wayside this time.
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None of you have obviously tried a microsoft surface tablet! They're the future I'm telling you!!!
Dave
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None of you have obviously tried a microsoft surface tablet! They're the future I'm telling you!!!
Dave
They will need to up their game a little then :
TechRadar rating
3/5
For
■Excellent keyboards
■Useful kick-stand
■Great for Windows RT
■Stylish look and premium feel
Against
■Poor selection of apps
■Standard display
■Heavier than iPad
■Sluggish graphical performance
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/microsoft-surface-rt-1085839/review
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None of you have obviously tried a microsoft surface tablet! They're the future I'm telling you!!!
Dave
They will need to up their game a little then :
TechRadar rating
3/5
For
■Excellent keyboards
■Useful kick-stand
■Great for Windows RT
■Stylish look and premium feel
Against
■Poor selection of apps
■Standard display
■Heavier than iPad
■Sluggish graphical performance
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/microsoft-surface-rt-1085839/review
I have to agree with the Apps and the weight.
However the performance i found to be better than an Ipad and my android tablet!
The display I also found to be the same as the android I wouldnt say the new Ipad as they have good displays.
Its all down to opinion at the end of the day. Although, when you speak to people who have apple electronics and you ask why and they say its because Apple is the best for everything it annoys me as they have obviously jumped on the massive marketing band wagon and can't tell you why the tablet/phone/laptop/tv/mac desktop is good.
Rant over haha
Dave
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I agree that we all like different things. Three things strike me though.
1. I think most people like Apple because they are so easy to use. The interface is very user friendly and things like facetime are just brilliant. It knocks things like Skype for six.
2. Looking at the Microsoft Tablet I think I might as well just by a laptop. I can't really see much diference apart from the portability side.
3. Since buying my ipad mini my home pc is getting used less and less. I really only go on it when I'm wanting to print or update my MS Money files. It's just so portable and easy to use.
Each to their own though eh?
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I agree that we all like different things. Three things strike me though.
1. I think most people like Apple because they are so easy to use. The interface is very user friendly and things like facetime are just brilliant. It knocks things like Skype for six.
2. Looking at the Microsoft Tablet I think I might as well just by a laptop. I can't really see much diference apart from the portability side.
3. Since buying my ipad mini my home pc is getting used less and less. I really only go on it when I'm wanting to print or update my MS Money files. It's just so portable and easy to use.
Each to their own though eh?
I totally agree with you stoop everyone uses there electronics for different uses and find ways of doing it 'there way'
I bought a android tablet a year ago and just before i bought it i bought a apple mac and i found that because of the battery, apps and weight(portability) i used my mac more than my tablet and found it to be a waste of money but i bought my tablet for university studies and suppose it serves its purpose.
Again, this was my personal choice as i know many people would of used the tablet more due to being able to carry it in your hand anywhere.
Dave
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Time perhaps for another 'reply with quote' tutorial
There's no need to quote the entire last post if you are replying to it - it is already the last thing above your post, we don't need to read the whole post twice in a row.
Just reply!
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Still trying to master Burroughs comptometer!! :angel:
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I agree with you there Scunner was a silly thing to do considering his reply was above.
I just clicked quote without thinking and replied rather than clicking reply and posting!
Honest lazy mistake!
Dave
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Spot on Keith. My boss has an android and its a nightmare to navigate. Apple software is so much more user friendly.
I use both, and its not that Apple is any easier to navigate, it's what you get used to using. So if you are an Ipad user you would say it is more difficult to use the android, but it's not, its just different.
You can pick up the leads Scunner has pictured above cheaper on Amazon (or a similar non tax cheat website!) they are not apple products but in my experience just as good, don't forget you'll also need an HDMI lead to go with it to connect to the TV
As Scunner points out you can't use Sky Go through the cable to the TV, nor 4OD, but you can view both on the Ipad/tablet through the appropriate App.