Hello all, I am in the market for a tablet, mainly for travel purposes (i.e. entertaining a toddler during a long flight) and was wondering what the TR consensus would be. As this would be mainly for media consumption, I am currently looking at the iPad and the Nexus 7.
The main advantages I see of the iPad are the larger screen and resolution, although for most videos would be upscaled and/or letterboxed anyway given the native resolution of the iPad. Also, the wife has an iPhone, so she would be familiar with the device and iOS.
On the other hand, I wonder if the smaller Nexus 7 would be easier to travel with, or if movies would look better (less letterboxing, etc). Not to mention it's half the price of the iPad.
I was also looking at the Surface, but I'd really like to wait for the Pro version. Plus, our trip is in a couple of weeks, long before the Pro will be available.
Also, if anyone who has these devices can comment on the durability, it would be appreciated. (The little guy has quite the throwing arm.)
Thanks!