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My mom wants a tablet. She WAS thinking of getting a computer/laptop but honestly she won't be doing anything heavy duty. She mainly surfaces the web (gossip sites/news sites/amazon) and orders things. So she was thinking of getting a tablet so she can do this while sitting on the couch/in bed. Trying to help her decide what.

I am leaning toward a Kindle HD for several reasons. It is cheaper is one. She won't be using it for anything other than reading books/browsing the web, and I won't have to deal with iTunes, Apple, or constant Apple updates.

But I was hoping for yall's opinions on the matter.

If say go with a laptop, since it's easier to type. But... I've heard better things about the iPad, and I have (and love) my nexus 7, and use it more than my laptop these days unless I'm gaming/typing a lot.

I have a Kobo and it sucks for the internet. I only use it to go on ao3 and download fics. But a Kindle Fire HD might be way nicer then the reader I have.

If she browses a lot, I'd go towards an iPad. iPads are good browsing machines and are made for internet usage. However, e-readers are better to actually read books on. They don't strain your eyes as much (I've found) as iPads. E-readers are also better for night time, as an iPads glow can affect your sleep cycle/drowsiness level. Something about the light makes your body think it's still day or something.

E-readers also have updates. Software updates. Of course, those can be manually set as well.

But if you think the Kindle HD will do, go for it? I mean, it is cheaper and if your mom doesn't do way too much internet stuff, it will probs be alright.

Get neither. Get a Nexus 7. Only slightly more expensive than a Kindle Fire and it's not a piece of shit.

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IPads are decent but over priced, and kindles are glorified eBook readers. The Nexus 7 is in the price range of the kindle but it works great for what you're looking for.

They're not even very good as eBook readers. My mom's lasted maybe a year and a half before shitting the bed, and mine likes to lock up frequently.

This. Nexus 7 is so great, easy to use and great prices right now.

I have an iPad and it works great as a laptop substitute but even though I have no personal experience, I'm sure some of the cheaper options would be good as well. Just wanted to say those reasons you listed against the iPad are not problems in the slightest: even though I'm a firm PC user, I had absolutely no problems with Apple or iTunes and the updates are few and far between for the iPad. Anyway, good luck deciding.

I can't really say which is better, but I love my Kindle Fire and I only use it for the same things your mom would be using it for. I have heard that the Kindle is a better e-reader than tablet from other people so if she uses it more for reading than heavy internet usage, it might be the way to go.

I have an iPad* and it is quite easy to use, I have no issues browsing the web and so on. It is a pain to write more than a couple of sentences on, but that is easily fixed with a external keyboard if your mother types a lot.

My grandfather has a Samsung Tab and I had problems using it, even if I do have a Samsung Galaxy phone, the iPad is just more intuitive. The updates aren't really an issue for me.

And you don't really have to deal with iTunes, well not on a computer at least, and on the iPad it is no issue using it. I might connect my iPad to my computer like once every 3-4 months, mostly to change whichever episodes of shows I have on it before going traveling. Then again my use might differ from someone elses use.

But really tho, just get your mother the cheapest alternative, that was what I did for myself and that just happened to be the iPad...

*Which was the cheapest option for me, so I am confused by people saying it is more expensive.

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