Tablet's

[Anonymous]

hi guys just read this article and with Christmas fast approching and tablets being at the top of most  wish list this might be interesting if any of you are thinkinbg of buying a tablet 

http://www.mobilechoiceuk.com/News/30573/best-tablets-for-over-65s.aspx#.VACa_8VdWuI

[Cleoriff]

I am also at a loss to understand the need for a tablet for certain age groups...it seems to infer we are all in our dotage...and therefore 'simple is as simple does'

My choice of tablet was down to ..

1) Price

2) Size of screen (10" rather than 7")

3) Ease of use for me  (therefore running Android)

I got the HP Slate which I love. It certainly isn't all singing or dancing but it suits my needs perfectly. My son who has a house full of iPads and the like is very impressed with my choice....and certainly does not think its a tablet for an old woman

To go one step further...my phone is due for renewal in December. I was planning on the Note 3 ...maybe I should scrap that and get one of these  Doro phones

[jonsie]

Yes, we should possibly leave all the tech to the younger members.... after all, we couldn't possibly grasp anything new!:smileywink:

[Cleoriff]

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@jonsie wrote:

Yes, we should possibly leave all the tech to the younger members.... after all, we couldn't possibly grasp anything new!:smileywink:

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I was actually going to mention you as a prime example of a high tech whiz 'kid' @jonsie ....(knowing your age).....but then I thought... Nah...it will make my post far too long and folk wouldn't read it

[anticpated]

The problem with older people is that, they spend their life learning and at some point you just don't need any extra complications. Although I'm no spring chicken nor nearing pension age, I refuse to use to those automated shopping tills you get in Morrison's and the like.

[Anonymous]

Totally agree.

And to note : Those self service checkouts never work for me.

Always the little red light alerting the assistant to say "here's one that can't use me"

[MI5]

Now they really are irritating 😞

[jonsie]

I use them all the time with no problems. They don't like alcohol though!:smileywink:

[Anonymous]

I get :

Please place the item in the bag.

I caught myself actually saying back to it " I have " blumming thing. Said assistant comes over with a smirk and swipes her magical card to say to it, it's ok he's a fool.

[MI5]

They'll be having us stock the shelves whilst we shop next......

[Cleoriff]

Now you see...they also work for me as well....so I think it must be an age thing