how much can a tablet last?

[deleteduser1535945]

i have a note 10.1 2014 its still kinda the same specs as new ones\

so how long can it last working fast?(idc bout software update i will install custom roms)

[ProjectBox153]

It depends on how much you put on it. You can reset it to factory defaults and you'd experience the same speeds as when the device was new. 

[deleteduser1535945]

i dont mean it slows down by itself i mean new software requiremnets is the tablet good enough to last ?

[Guest]

1 minute ago, 27md said:

i dont mean it slows down by itself i mean new software requiremnets is the tablet good enough to last ?

You don't have to get new software. And at some point manufacturer will stop releasing new software update for it

[Ryujin2003]

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

You don't have to get new software. And at some point manufacturer will stop releasing new software update for it

Considering it isn't an Apple, you'll get more support for a longer period of time.. I think Apple stops support at 5 years. Then it's Legacy. No support for anything, software or hardware.

 

They will all still work though. I still have a 1st Gen Ipad 1. I mainly use it as a PDF reader.

 

But anyways, if the tablet handles what you need it to, it should be fine. They don't really burn out as much as PCs do with hardware issues. Just take care of it physically. Drops pose the most risk to the screen and internal components.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Ryujin2003 said:

Considering it isn't an Apple, you'll get more support for a longer period of time.. I think Apple stops support at 5 years. Then it's Legacy. No support for anything, software or hardware.

 

They will all still work though. I still have a 1st Gen Ipad 1. I mainly use it as a PDF reader.

 

But anyways, if the tablet handles what you need it to, it should be fine. They don't really burn out as much as PCs do with hardware issues. Just take care of it physically. Drops pose the most risk to the screen and internal components.

Yeah I was quite surprised when they release iOS 9 for my mom's iPad 2. The original iOS came was 4 lol. Seems a lot of time passed. iOS 10 no longer release for iPad 2 anymore.

[deleteduser1535945]

i the cpu of this tablet good enough for it to last?

[79wjd]

5 minutes ago, Ryujin2003 said:

Considering it isn't an Apple, you'll get more support for a longer period of time.. I think Apple stops support at 5 years. Then it's Legacy. No support for anything, software or hardware.

Apple offers more support than Android OEMs -- in general. iOS devices usually receive five or so updates while Android devices are lucky if they get more than one. 

3 minutes ago, 27md said:

i the cpu of this tablet good enough for it to last?

It depends what it's being used for and what you use it for in the future. 

[kaiju_wars]

5 minutes ago, Ryujin2003 said:

Considering it isn't an Apple, you'll get more support for a longer period of time.. I think Apple stops support at 5 years. Then it's Legacy. No support for anything, software or hardware.

 

They will all still work though. I still have a 1st Gen Ipad 1. I mainly use it as a PDF reader.

 

But anyways, if the tablet handles what you need it to, it should be fine. They don't really burn out as much as PCs do with hardware issues. Just take care of it physically. Drops pose the most risk to the screen and internal components.

Actually, Apple tends to support their tablets more than any other manufacturer... minus like Windows tablets, but it's easier to get support when you run full Windows.

[Ryujin2003]

3 minutes ago, 27md said:

i the cpu of this tablet good enough for it to last?

 

1 minute ago, djdwosk97 said:

Apple offers more support than Android does -- in general. iOS devices usually receive five or so updates while Android devices are lucky if they get more than one. 

It depends what it's being used for and what you use it for in the future. 

Android devices lack updating because of the manufacturer, not Google directly. Samsung has to put their own crap into the Android updates that Google releases. Its a bloody mess sometimes.

 

Yes, Apple provides more updates because their devices are completely proprietary, but I was referring to "technical support". In my experience, on an older device, Apple will tend to push you towards the newer electronics than other manufacturers do. (Again, in my experience, others may completely disagree. Also, not that relevant to this post anyways.)

 

Depending on what you plan to use the table for, it should be ok. You don't have much storage capacity, and the wireless is a bit lacking with only support for b/g/n. This tablet is a bit dated in features. It looks like it was released in 2014.

 

But as stated by djdwosk, specifics on your tasks and usage would help provide better answers.

[79wjd]

1 minute ago, Ryujin2003 said:

Android devices lack updating because of the manufacturer, not Google directly. Samsung has to put their own crap into the Android updates that Google releases. Its a bloody mess sometimes.

 

Yes, Apple provides more updates because their devices are completely proprietary, but I was referring to "technical support". In my experience, on an older device, Apple will tend to push you towards the newer electronics than other manufacturers do. (Again, in my experience, others may completely disagree. Also, not that relevant to this post anyways.)

I'm not blaming Google for it, although, they could push harder on manufacturers, but whatever. I was just pointing out that for one reason or another, Android devices tend not to get long-term software support. 

 

That hasn't been my experience at all. I've seen plenty of people bring antiquated hardware into Apple stores to the Genius Bar to get help and they're usually happy to help. 

[mmaatt747]

18 minutes ago, 27md said:

i the cpu of this tablet good enough for it to last?

That is a very subjective question/answer.  It will really depend on you and how much patience you have with how long it takes to load web pages years from now and also how long the apps you want to use are supported on the device.

[Kosios]

You probably have about 2 years left.  I know ipads and iphones last about 4-5 years

[deleteduser1535945]

17 hours ago, Kosios said:

You probably have about 2 years left.  I know ipads and iphones last about 4-5 years

thanks that's the answer I needed only you answered it  

[Exprima]

I'm surprised it's still working. TouchWiz murders Android and makes it feel sluggish after 6 months.

[ProjectBox153]

2 hours ago, Exprima said:

I'm surprised it's still working. TouchWiz murders Android and makes it feel sluggish after 6 months.

TouchWiz is one of the first things I replace. 

[GoldSolitude]

5 hours ago, Exprima said:

I'm surprised it's still working. TouchWiz murders Android and makes it feel sluggish after 6 months.

what ive had my tab s2 on touchwiz for a year and its not sluggish at all.

[ProjectBox153]

37 minutes ago, GoldSolitude said:

what ive had my tab s2 on touchwiz for a year and its not sluggish at all.

Wow, you're lucky. Most people do have issues with it after just a short while. For instance, my Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 will completely freeze, then start working again, but at a speed of (seemingly) 5MHz. You have to force restart it there. And using a different launcher completely resolves this issue!

[Kosios]

2 hours ago, Jamiec1130 said:

Wow, you're lucky. Most people do have issues with it after just a short while. For instance, my Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 will completely freeze, then start working again, but at a speed of (seemingly) 5MHz. You have to force restart it there. And using a different launcher completely resolves this issue!

I have had my tab s2 for over a year and my galaxy s7 edge for 10 months and both are extremely fast (both exactly the same performance)

[deleteduser1535945]

On ‎1‎/‎31‎/‎2017 at 7:29 PM, Exprima said:

I'm surprised it's still working. TouchWiz murders Android and makes it feel sluggish after 6 months.

I don't use it but when I did it wasn't slow

 

[deleteduser1535945]

my battery drains fast is this beacause it's 3 yr old or software problem

[VerticalDiscussions]

2 hours ago, 27md said:

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Could be both tough. Have you tried cleaning the table thoroughly, in terms of software in the very least ? You could always try a DIY battery replacement with IFixit guidance, since your not losing much anyways with that old tablet, after all its normal for batteries to lose theyr capacity after so many charge/discharge cycles (should be around 500-1000 before heavy degradation occurs). I believe you can extend that tablet life for an extra +2 years, before it wont even last you a days worth of moderate usage. My friend had a phone with a 720p display and 4000mAh Li-ion battery and it was bought in 2012. He said at first it could last up to a week with low-moderate usage, nowadays it only lasted 2-3 days with low and 2 max with moderate usage, which given its low efficiency but low performance to be normal with its degradation in place.