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Tablet or iPad recommendation for "older" parent

Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:37 pm
Posted by jmon
Loisiana
Member since Oct 2010
9242 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:37 pm
Let me preface buy saying my dad is 89 years old, and is very literate when it comes to computer use. He has been using an old iPad of mine and it has seen better days. His laptop is also on it's last leg. He is in need of an upgrade and has asked me what he should get next. He is leaning towards the tablet use, but will also need a keyboard for his online trading , email and overall ease of use. The only apple product in his home is the iPad.

We recently upgraded him to a Samsung smart TV and he also uses a Samsung phone. One of his requests is that he wishes to view pictures on his devices and be able to stream via his tablet to the TV. Besides going the appleTV route synced with an iPad, what do the tech gurus of the OT recommend for tablet use (non apple) that could sync with his TV.

I have tried to keep him up with the latest technology, and he is pretty good with it.
Cost is not prohibitive, but would like to get him the most bang for his buck

Thanks!
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
86764 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:41 pm to
quote:

my dad is 89 years old
quote:

He has been using an old iPad of mine


asked, answered

eta why in the hell would you want to torture your 89yo dad with learning a different OS??
This post was edited on 11/2/17 at 1:42 pm
Posted by 33inNC
Charlotte, NC
Member since Mar 2011
5524 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:54 pm to
"New" iPad. Great price and great device. He does not seem to need an iPad Pro and this one will last him for years.
Posted by Dav
Dhan
Member since Feb 2010
8127 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:55 pm to
Just bought my 75 year old grandfather an iPad Air 2 for $225. Figured the Air 2 had the best blend of usability and affordability.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
86764 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:58 pm to
quote:

"New" iPad. Great price and great device. He does not seem to need an iPad Pro and this one will last him for years.


89 years old; i bet he wouldn't mind having the larger screen
Posted by jmon
Loisiana
Member since Oct 2010
9242 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 1:59 pm to
quote:

why in the hell would you want to torture your 89yo dad with learning a different OS??


Touche'.

I did not mention, but his laptop is Windows, so actually the iPad was the original learning curve.

No problem keeping him "in the family"!

Thanks.
Posted by NYCAuburn
TD Platinum Membership/SECr Sheriff
Member since Feb 2011
57004 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 3:26 pm to
my parents are about the same.

Does he have a smart phone? if so, get the same type of tablet. if not get him another ipad since he has already learned on it.
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
54744 posts
Posted on 11/2/17 at 8:52 pm to
Ipad 12.9 inch w apple keyboard.
Posted by CidCock
Member since Sep 2007
Member since Feb 2011
8675 posts
Posted on 11/4/17 at 12:48 pm to
quote:

"New" iPad. Great price and great device. He does not seem to need an iPad Pro and this one will last him for years.




What's the major difference between this and the pro?
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