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Beware Android tablet users
http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/11/ … ws-malware Pretty scary. Hopefully, it's just these few retailers that are problematic and not all the Android tablets shipping out of China. Nov 25 14 02:28 pm Link I'm always wary of Android tablet users. Nov 25 14 02:33 pm Link I am shocked, SHOCKED I tell you, that an article served up by appleinsider.com is warning people of buying Android tablets. Nov 25 14 02:42 pm Link Good Egg Productions wrote: Does it matter if you have the direct link to Bluebox? Nov 25 14 02:55 pm Link I have a higher end tablet that I purchased from B&H. Nov 25 14 03:54 pm Link Good Egg Productions wrote: yea, I caught that too. Nov 25 14 03:56 pm Link How about don't buy some P.O.S. no-name-brand Android tablet? Problem solved. I realize people want to save money and still buy a tablet, but some things shouldn't be skimped on. Nov 25 14 04:00 pm Link Many of the POS Android tablets are made by the same people who make name products. I did read about the malware issues and its disturbing. When tablets first came out they were offered by companies like Eken and were cheap copies of the iPad. There was no Android optimized tablet OS. Today you can buy a used first gen. Nexus 7 for $75.00 or less and new decent name tablets for around $125.00. Some of the budget Asian models perform well but can have spotty build quality and limited battery life. Do your research. Personally, I like tablets that are easy too root and install custom roms on. Windows fans the new Best Buy Insignia 8 is $100.00 and looks great. The reviews are decent. If the plan is to show your work in a tablet or use it consistently then spend a bit more and get one with a good screen and decent battery life. Nov 26 14 12:26 am Link NothingIsRealButTheGirl wrote: MM really needs a like button. Nov 26 14 02:18 am Link NothingIsRealButTheGirl wrote: Robb Mann wrote: Care to elaborate (either of you)? Or is this just more smarmy, elistist Apple-fan bullshit? Nov 26 14 12:13 pm Link Good Egg Productions wrote: Yea, really... they must be afraid that their readers are thinking of changing sides or something. Nov 26 14 01:56 pm Link Sure. Apple is free of malware. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2471706,00.asp It applies to all device types. Nov 26 14 02:08 pm Link OK--- (he says, pulling his tinfoil hat down firmly on his head) Its those low down commie trouble makers in China---they are planting backdoors and malware secretly in EVERY electronic device they manufacture.... its all part of their plan for world domination.... Remember the electronic picture frames with a virus preloaded a few years back? That was just an R&D run for 'em.... oh---- and get off of my lawn you young whippersnappers!!!! /sarcasm, maybe even the tiniest bit of humor  Nov 26 14 02:16 pm Link How can you impress others with how much you spent if you have a phone or tablet like one of these? http://www.coolicool.com/lenovo-a269i-m … ne-g-32895 http://www.coolicool.com/freelander-pd1 … pc-g-32574 http://www.coolicool.com/cube-u30gt2-pe … 23839.html Nov 26 14 03:56 pm Link rfordphotos wrote: It's not like the concept of built in back doors for government and industry is new - Nov 26 14 04:03 pm Link |
