Question for you android users

[Serenity]

So I'm finally moving up in the world and got an android tablet, and I'm looking for some app recommendations. I've got quick office pro and printer share, but I'm looking for more.

First I'm looking for a good quality drawing program like gimp, but for android.

Also, are there any other "must have" apps y'all would recommend?

[JunkyII]

Facebook app is slow and sucks.

[ACE]

Flashlight lol. 

[Shuffler]

Flashlight lol.  

A must.......... also if you have directTV download their app and watch TV and movies anywhere. You can also set your recorder to record while anywhere.  If you have Sunday Ticket get that too.

For security... Lookout if you lose your phone or it is stolen you can make it scream. It also flags it's last position if the battery dies so that if it is laying in the backyard or park you will know where.

[coombz]

Also, are there any other "must have" apps y'all would recommend?

astro file manager

kindle for android + FB book reader (Aldiko book read is good too but the latest version is a bit messed up)

[Spikes]

A must.......... also if you have directTV download their app and watch TV and movies anywhere. You can also set your recorder to record while anywhere.  If you have Sunday Ticket get that too.

For security... Lookout if you lose your phone or it is stolen you can make it scream. It also flags it's last position if the battery dies so that if it is laying in the backyard or park you will know where.

Same thing on my iPad except my dad doesn't have a DVR So I can't use the DirecTV app.

[Dago]

On my phone, App Killer is a must.

[quig]

I use Software Data Cable probably more than any other app.

[guncrasher]

root the tablet if you can, lots of good sites full of info on how to do it.   Then download adfree,  no more annoying ads.


semp

[Meatwad]

I downloaded ES file explorer onto mine. Lets me access network files and resources at home so I can stream content from my desktop onto the laptop via wifi

[crazyivan]

I'm about to buy a tablet myself. Can't decide between Samsung or the ipad, 16 or 32gb Well and the prices. I'm guessing the Samsung works with the android apps? Any apps to where you can use your tablet with your tv? Lastly andriod apps/games, anything close to ipad?

[guncrasher]

crazy i just got the samsung tab2 7.0  it is awesome and it's 1/2 the price of the itampax.  the 10.0 is cool too but more expensive.  really happy with mine as it is fast.  cant wait to root it and get rid of all the annoying ads on youtube.  best thing about it is that I have a verizon phone with unlimited plan that is rooted and I cant tether it with no problems.  my phone is the rezound so it's pretty fast .

semp

[Reschke]

Evernote is awesome...it allows me to sync notes and files from phone, tablet and desktop all in one place.

[Butcher]

I'm about to buy a tablet myself. Can't decide between Samsung or the ipad, 16 or 32gb Well and the prices. I'm guessing the Samsung works with the android apps? Any apps to where you can use your tablet with your tv? Lastly andriod apps/games, anything close to ipad?

I have both an IPad and a Samsung 10.1, specifically my ol lady uses her Ipad and I use my samsung. To me its really a novelty on what you want. For me I wasn't going to buy an Ipad, I got my 10.1 before they were pulled off the market, I paid $350 off beachcamera.com and bought a 16GB flash drive to bump it to 32GB.
As for apps I have ESPN, and brighthouse (TV app) as well as something called Splashtop remote, which allows me to login my desktop anytime I need.

Basically to me, both are quite capable, I see nothing better then either, same apps for an Ipad are for android (my samsung uses Sandwich Android 4.1 or something?)

It came down to price - it was $400 for a Samsung 10.1, and $25 for a 32pc kit (usb cords, covers for front of it, a plastic and rubber case around it, but I also had a $50 gift card for beachcamera, total price was $375.
Her Ipad came around $650, but she's more then happy with it as I am with my samsung.

[Meatwad]

Mine is a Samsung with the 7" screen. Got it for 250 from best buy and it works good for me.