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So you want to get your dad an awesome gift, but you’re not sure whether it should be an iPad or an Android tablet. While both have their pros and cons, they also have a certain appeal to different age groups.
A Baby Boomer tends to have a harder time working with an iPad, whereas an Android has an intuitive interface that most people can quickly understand. On the other hand, some dads have no problem with the iPad interface and must have the apps that only come on it.
Both tablets perform the same functions with little difference between the two. For example, making a purchase or paying a bill online with a prepaid card can be done on either tablet. Web surfing has no discernible difference on either device. Looking at files is nearly the same on both devices, too. The selection truly comes down to the interface and hardware.
Another thing to consider is their overall functionality. The original iPad is restricted in terms of being able to expand the memory, and Apple does not allow Flash to run on its OS. The iPad 2 has more flexibility, but it still does not have Flash.
Android tablets benefit from the open source nature of the OS and have expansion slots for memory. Some dads may not be overly concerned with the lack of flexibility from the iPad. They may use it as a tertiary device. Other dads may use them as a primary device when they’re away from home.
Either device will make a great Father’s Day gift, but one may be the better option for your dad.
