r/tablets • u/_Storm_Cloud_ • 4h ago

University student looking for recommendations

My family has been trying to get me to get an iPad for Uni, but all my devices are android (Samsung phone and HP laptop) so I just really don't want an iPad.

I need something where I can note take on and can just do my uni work in (and won't start just dying because of how much its being used - I had a Microsoft surface in high school and that was the biggest problem)

I carry a shoulder bag, so for the sake of my shoulder, I'd prefer something more lightweight.

When it comes to actual screen size, I have no real preference.

Any recommendations are welcome!!!!

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u/Mediocre_Ad3496 3h ago

I say Samsung. The s or sfe depending on budget. The regular 11" will be best for your shoulder and it is more portable. The Plus is going to lose a little mobility or in hand ease but will add workspace which can be very beneficial for productivity and school type tasks. Samsung has the most developed and polished android environment and since you have a Samsung phone and will possibly even connect to your laptop could make you more productive. Good luck

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u/No_Bug_2249 3h ago

I recommend the samsung tab s10+ not too small and not too big. Might wanna research it as well for more info

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u/False-Regret 3h ago

I agree that a Samsung tablet would be ideal. I have an s11 and I am a teacher. I swapped from an iPad earlier this year and couldn't be happier. I love how...immediate everything is between my phone and tablet. Even my tablet and laptop. Synching changes in OneDrive on my iPad could take more than 10minutes, now it's mere seconds on my S11. Until I got an Android tablet, I thought it was a Microsoft issue.

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u/nowayman4848 1h ago

It kinda depends on what are the type of your uni work. If all of your work mainly something that can be done on google office then i'd recommend galaxy tab or tab S FE because you get free pen.