Hi I kind of wanted to buy a tablet for my two children and wife. I do not have any wireless internet service. But i can always go to the library to download apps. Does anyone recommend a good tablet. Maybe one that I can get the apps if I plug the tablet into my computer. I dont think there is a tablet that can do that. But if you know of one let me know.

Also, I heard ipad 2 is so so so better than others. I wish I can plug it into my computer in order to get the apps.

A tablet would be great for my kids especially one of my children is autistic. So it would be used as a learning too too:)

Thanks again.

Ipad or Kindle Fire. Don't have either but I hear they're good.

Well, it depends on what you want from it. If it's media consumption, then you should get a Kindle Fire with Amazon Prime Membership and you're set for life. If it's other stuff, then the iPad 2 is the way to go.

Regarding the Ipad (and Apple's other Idevices), Itunes on OS X or Windows was long the primary way to buy/download applications and games and transfer them to the device, and though the importance of the application has decreased lately, that way is still very much available.

go for cyanide, make it quick.

Do you have to buy one now?

Windows 8 tablets will be coming late this year. Windows RT will provide you with a locked down ARM platform, but Windows 8 using x86 architecture will support everything just like Windows 7.

EDIT: If it is mainly for the kids, some cheap Android tablet should do the trick.

Say you go with Android choice, if you do not have an internet connection on your tablet, you can always get your apps (.apk) installed on it by using a combination of an FTP software (such as SwiFTP FTP Server https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.swiftp&hl=en for example) to transfer the files (from PC or mobile device) and backup and restore software (such as App Backup & Restore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.appbackup) to install them.

If you use Chrome, you can also use APK Downloader to download .apk files to your PC, before transfering them to the tablet and then just install them.
http://phandroid.com/2012/02/25/apk-downloader-chrome-extension-lets-you-download-apk-files-to-your-pc/

iPads are the absolute most user friendly... and with the new iOS upgrades there really great on batterylife, more so then droid.. and there is more mutliplayer games and apps on the iOS platform.

as for windows, thats a crap shoot.. no one knows if it'll take off or flop like there phones did...

As much as I would say don't use Apple, the iPads are unmatched when it comes to user friendliness, app support, and build quality. The Android ones are a close second (if by close I meant three hundred miles away). If you want to tinker with stuff, get an Android tablet. If you want something that works out of the box, the iPad is your best bet.

I have an iPad 2 (which I didn't buy so it's not like I have to justify the purchase in any way) and I like it a lot.

I have a Galaxy Tab 10.1 and like it a lot.

I only use it to browse the internet (check GOG forums while away from home :) ), read books, play games, and check email. So I'm not a heavy user, I guess.

I haven't really messed with expanding it and what not, so I'm basically just using what came with it. I haven't had issues with what it had, so I haven't changed it. Well, I did install Kindle, so I guess I did change the reader I use on it.

I also think the battery life is pretty good for it. I usually use it for a couple hours at a time and I charge it about every 5th or so use even though it's still at 30% battery life.

EDIT:
Drawbacks: No USB port without buying an adapter. No SD card slot. Included as a warning. Really, I've done fine without them, though USB would be nice. It does come with its own cable to attach to a USB port on a computer (just to clarify).

I definitely wouldn't recommend getting a Windows tablet until they have an appstore going and there's a demonstrated community behind that aspect of it.

I happen to have a Sanei N90 which is an Ampere A90, but honestly, the OP would have to import them and that makes it a lot less convenient. I'm sorry, but no. iPads aren't any easier to use than Android tablest are, and the comparison gets increasingly lopsided in favor of Android the more you deviate from what Apple intends for you to do with the tablet.

Hell, even without being able to read Chinese I was able to figure out how to use my tablet in a few minutes and get it switched to English. That says something about how "complicated" it is to use.

For what the OP is asking for, the iPad is just incredibly expensive. I'd recommend looking into something a bit less expensive than the iPad.