Baddestguyp:
I don't agree with ur last part, android will go out but not anytime soon, not even with Windows 10 launch. people love android because of its flexibility, it gives u almost complete freedom over ur device without even rooting. I can't handle a smartphone device with restrictions now cos it'll seem like trash

practicalclass:
List of what i use my tablet to do:
1) To read including academic books and lecture powerpoint, novels (fiction, romance, illustrations, etc), motivational books, materials, journals, etc
2) Morning devotion (i have a Bible app with a devotional and bible commentary)
3) Play games including NBA, Gangstar Rio, etc
4) Watch movies esp Season movies and i add dowloaded subtitles to enjoy it more (power of Mx player)
5) Type document on the go e.g. CVs, employment letter and all manner of formal letters
6) Prepare power points especially during sunday sermons for projection to church audience (i work in Multimedia department)
7) Edit pictures for upload and sharing
Share files and read flash drives (that is the use of OTG cable)
This is all i can remember for now (not by my power but by His mercies)
I'm waiting to get a tablet with HDMI port so i can use my tablet for powerpoint presentation and forget abt my laptop.
Trust me, the tablet has more functions dan what its used for.

P.S: sorry for the lengthy comment.
thanks for taking your time to read it.

Kimoni:
Is there any device we don't underutilize as nigerians? For most of us, we only want to be seen carrying expensive gadgets around even if we don't know how to operate them. It's purely a status thing for us biko. Naija I hail thee!

callmenow:
I have been a proud owner of ipad air, windows tablet and Android concurrently. I rarely use conventional Macbook/PC. Essentially, these devices are essentials. in my experience, if you have a windows 8.1 tablet/pc. you can do everything that is possible on your 'humble' laptop. The battery is better than laptops. The caching is also better on the tablet too. The power last for between 7 - 9 hours at a stretch. Then my samsung android tablet has access to every app known to man, or to Nigerian at least. Essentially you can do more anywhere, anytime without the worry of power failure. This one is also good because you can add a sim card and it becomes a game changer. Please bear with me. I am deliberately avoiding the social aspects, like taking fotos and videos/TV. Those are standard. The ipad is my tablet of choice. it has less apps, but it has become a part of my life. It is my organiser, notebook and helps me run 3 different disruptive businesses. The calendar pushes information of where I need to be. Then the map tells me how to get there. Then it reminds me of things i need to know before I attend a meeting. The address book is out of this world. If you are serious about upscaling your life, get the ipad. The battery is not so good. With heavy use, i get 3-4 hours at a stretch. It is just a game changer. I do more because of tablets. My advice is to get a windows tablet or Ipad. you will always be a step ahead of the hoi polloi.

WIZGUY69:
I agree with you op
as for me, i don't underutilize any smart phone.
they are some apps in my tablet that one won't believe can be in it .
Nigerian ladies just buy some expenses gadget without knowing the use.

coldsummer:
I'm guilty as charged

martineverest:
A smartphone,precisely a phablet can do all these...dats y phblets re replacing tablets in western world..iphone 6plus has helped in fall of ipad due to similar functions

practicalclass:


A phablet is more or less a tablet but cut in between deciding whether to be a phone or tablet in terms of size (tablet - 7" and above, phablet - from less than 7" to 5.7". I'm sur d op's comparison is with laptops.

martineverest:
Its called 'laplet'....a tablet with laptop hardwares.

Evathyst:
Oh! I see! I fear o!
Was thinking maybe I'm one of doz garage chairmen who would just hold their tablet like it's their birth certificate. Use, dem no dey use am. Yet, dey keep displaying it every now and den. Our Landlord's case is even pathetic.


Tnx 4 allayin my fears sha. Besides, I don't own a tablet presently. Don't know if any maga will buy for me in 2015 sha

D GIONEE M2 I use currently, I bought it with my hard earned money from Initialize.

Kingsleyinfo:


Bros if you like call it Lap-give, Lap-lot, Lap-take, or Lap-whatever for that matter, if it gets to 14" and packs a keyboard of equal size, it's a Laptop to me.

Like I said, it's a laptop re-branded with a different name. Please don't call it another name before Nigerians will start running helter skelter to get it, thinking it will make their lives more wonderful than it is....

martineverest:
Mr. Man,laplet was coined from laptop and tablet.surface is a tablets with detachable keyboard and most especially it has laptop specs......dont be so naive man...its not yet in nigeria.

Kingsleyinfo:


@ Bolded, I have never truly understood the meaning of the term

Is there an easily earned money?

Maga ko wiseman ni...

Well if you really want a tablet, there are lots of options out there you should be able to afford. Don't just go for anything over the roof except you want to invest your 'hard earned' money on something that gets obsolete at an alarming pace.

For your needs as described previously, a mid-range tablet should do, especially one with a durable battery life.

Just let your needs inform your choice, and you won't hate yourself later....

Evathyst:
Very well Sir, tnx 4 ur advise. Once I hammer dt money I'm envisaging, I do call on my tech expert(Initialize) to recommend for me. I've lived long enough to trust his recommendations on fone matters.


Lest I forget, there's hard earned money o! Pple who do teaching, factory, or go-slow trading stuff know better.

Although, we're praying to d Most High to simplify our means of livelihood.

Evathyst:
Very well Sir, tnx 4 ur advise. Once I hammer dt money I'm envisaging, I do call on my tech expert(Initialize) to recommend for me. I've lived long enough to trust his recommendations on fone matters.


Lest I forget, there's hard earned money o! Pple who do teaching, factory, or go-slow trading stuff know better.

Although, we're praying to d Most High to simplify our means of livelihood.

PerfumeRepublik:


Well u have a point ....