With KRACK We'll Find Ou if BB10 is OFFICIALLY End-of-life
- Release crap software patch it for 10 yrs to fix all the issues.. I would call it support.. more CYOB.11-01-17 12:17 PMLike 0
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EOL devices are not going to be patched.11-01-17 12:27 PMLike 0 - Time to dump my mini i guess.. should have done it 1-2 yrs ago.. need to charge it dust it off and ebay it.11-01-17 12:33 PMLike 0
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Posted with my trusty Z1011-01-17 05:27 PMLike 0 - Apple products will be support way more than any android. But to expect a device like a phone or tablet to even be update after 5 years is laughable really. They are all disposable. 3 years is good and any more than that is just extra that i would never really count on.11-01-17 05:36 PMLike 0
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To my knowledge, Apple support their products much much longer than Android. Probably twofold longer at least.
My iPad mini two from 2013 just got the latest upgrade and it runs smoothly with no noticeable lag. And it’s a full featured update. I can do a video if you don’t believe me.
Now tell me, which 4 years old Android was updated recently to Oreo????11-01-17 05:41 PMLike 0 - You might be lucky to get two years worth of OS updates on Android flagships (it's much worse on low to midtier devices) whereas Apple is giving you 4-5 years of support. Apple devices aren't that much more expensive than Android flagships and you get much better support from Apple than any Android OEM.11-01-17 05:51 PMLike 0
- You might be lucky to get two years worth of OS updates on Android flagships (it's much worse on low to midtier devices) whereas Apple is giving you 4-5 years of support. Apple devices aren't that much more expensive than Android flagships and you get much better support from Apple than any Android OEM.
Anyway, it's basically Ford or Chevrolet, take your pick.11-01-17 06:50 PMLike 0 - I own several of both since my kids insist on Apple/IOS. Depending on price of Android device and the update point, the OS are not far apart in price. Android vs IOS flips back and forth because of screen repairs and battery replacements.
Anyway, it's basically Ford or Chevrolet, take your pick.11-01-17 07:34 PMLike 0 - I would buy an iPad at < $300 or a cheap Android at < $150.
The only thing we use tablets for is Video, so no "flagships" required. Just a decent motorboat will do.
What sucks is that I recently won a new 128GB iPad and gave it away to a friend because I was satisfied with the performance of my 3rd Gen iPad. Then KRACK was identified, which, in my line of work, effectively bricks my old iPad.
Posted with my trusty Z1011-02-17 08:11 AMLike 0 - I would buy an iPad at < $300 or a cheap Android at < $150.
The only thing we use tablets for is Video, so no "flagships" required. Just a decent motorboat will do.
What sucks is that I recently won a new 128GB iPad and gave it away to a friend because I was satisfied with the performance of my 3rd Gen iPad. Then KRACK was identified, which, in my line of work, effectively bricks my old iPad.
Posted with my trusty Z1011-02-17 08:15 AMLike 0 - The easy solution for me is to keep buying 4-5 year old iPads off of eBay, while they're still supported, then sell them if a serious security vulnerability is identified. A few extra transactions, but it's cheap and zero money goes to Apple from my wallet, which is the price they pay for not patching a critical security vulnerability that renders their old device unusable. It's not personal. It's just business. ;-)
Posted with my trusty Z1011-02-17 08:33 AMLike 0 - Huh?
To my knowledge, Apple support their products much much longer than Android. Probably twofold longer at least.
My iPad mini two from 2013 just got the latest upgrade and it runs smoothly with no noticeable lag. And it’s a full featured update. I can do a video if you don’t believe me.
Now tell me, which 4 years old Android was updated recently to Oreo????
Posted with my trusty Z1011-02-17 08:41 AMLike 0 - The easy solution for me is to keep buying 4-5 year old iPads off of eBay, while they're still supported, then sell them if a serious security vulnerability is identified. A few extra transactions, but it's cheap and zero money goes to Apple from my wallet, which is the price they pay for not patching a critical security vulnerability that renders their old device unusable. It's not personal. It's just business. ;-)
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My kids always tease me because, even though I've got current technology with Apple, Google and Microsoft, if you throw BB name on it, soon, I own it. BLackBerry is where I've spent the most by far, even now, it's CrackBerry. LOL11-02-17 08:43 AMLike 0 -
Mac OS was arguably better than Windows XL, but Mac OS vs. Windows 10 is a no Brainer for this business power user.
Posted with my trusty Z1011-02-17 08:47 AMLike 0 -
- The easy solution for me is to keep buying 4-5 year old iPads off of eBay, while they're still supported, then sell them if a serious security vulnerability is identified. A few extra transactions, but it's cheap and zero money goes to Apple from my wallet, which is the price they pay for not patching a critical security vulnerability that renders their old device unusable. It's not personal. It's just business. ;-)
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If you just need a tablet though, something Windows 10 based might be better. I believe they update the same as desktop Windows.anon(2313227) likes this.11-02-17 10:46 AMLike 1 -
- I really don't understand, you're buying an EOL or close to EOL device at that point, why would you expect patches? Apple has the best mobile support in the business, if you're not happy with them nothing else will even come close.
If you just need a tablet though, something Windows 10 based might be better. I believe they update the same as desktop Windows.
The KRACK vulnerability was a pretty unusual event, which necessitates my getting a newer tablet, but I've learned my lesson with buying new items from Apple. My response will be to sell my 3rd Gen and buy the oldest currently supported iPad for a total cost of about $40.
Why buy an old device that's almost EOL, because it does what I need and is cheaper than a new device, which will be EOL'd in five more years anyway.
If you enjoy the benefits of new devices, then buy them. For tablets, there's no reason for me to prefer the current iPad to one four years old. They are exactly the same for my purposes.11-02-17 03:36 PMLike 0 - Apple products will be support way more than any android. But to expect a device like a phone or tablet to even be update after 5 years is laughable really. They are all disposable. 3 years is good and any more than that is just extra that i would never really count on.
iPhones are certainly not sold for 'disposable' prices.
Maybe you're a rich guy and I'm just a poor slob, though.ppeters914 likes this.11-02-17 05:14 PMLike 1 -
- $299 for a new ipad 4 mini 128Gb which is the newest they have. In the world of tablets that is pretty great value IMO. 2-3 years from now if will stop getting updates and im sure i would have gotten my moneys worth. Hell I actually have had it a year already and its paid for its $300 already11-02-17 10:38 PMLike 0
- $299 for a new ipad 4 mini 128Gb which is the newest they have. In the world of tablets that is pretty great value IMO. 2-3 years from now if will stop getting updates and im sure i would have gotten my moneys worth. Hell I actually have had it a year already and its paid for its $300 already
Posted with my trusty Z1011-03-17 07:49 AMLike 0
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