I'm new to the tablets. I used a Kindle fire and the original galaxy tab, kind of like the 7 inch size. I do like the original galaxy tab but hated the weight and the battery life. I will most likely place videos and surf the web on the tablet and play a few games. Should I drop the $300 or just get a nook color for $150?
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Are Tablets that worth it?
I have a nice android phone (HTC Amaze)
A low end gaming laptop (Acer Aspire 5742G-6426)
What exactly do you do on a Tablet that I don't already do on my phone/Laptop.
That Tablet I was thinking of getting is the Nexus 7, but I have heard rumors of a new Nexus.
I am planning on spending round $200.
Other Tabs I am thinking of are the Kindle, Nook?(no), Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.
Others that are not out yet:
HP Slate 7
Archos Platinum
The low price Acer one
Really what I am trying to get to is should I get the Nexus 7, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, whatever else, or wait for a new Tablet.
I was in the market for a tablet a few months ago and after weighing the pros and cons of all available 7 inch models i chose the galaxy tab 2 and i have not regretted my choice once! It has pretty good performance and it has some pretty nice features and for $179 it is a great deal. I have been using it primarily for gaming, internet browsing and, and watching videos, and it handles these tasks beautifully. It plays demanding ghames like grand theft auto smoothly, the web browsing is smooth and fast, and video playback is clear and smooth. Also the sd card slot is a great feature that the nexus 7 doesnt have along with the rear camera. My tab has been great for me, but browse around and decide what you want in a tablet and find the one that suits your needs the best. Good luck!
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A number of months since its first appearance in the market, Google Nexus 7 is still an outstanding tablet. Now that the 8GB edition is gone, the 16 GB tablet now sells at a very affordable $199. Add some more and you will get the 32GB version for only $249. 3 major tablets also emerged following its popularity: the Nook HD, Kindle Fire HD and the infamous iPad Mini. But when it comes to battery life, stunning display and design, Google Nexus 7 tablet stands out among the rest.
Seriously? Sad but true - nothing beats iPad's in terms of battery life
yes, in my experience ipad is better than nexus7 about battery life
Hello Everyone,
I decided that 8 inches tablets are the way to go for pdf files. Sure a 10 or 11' has more screen real estate, but 8 inches tablets are more portable. Now, I narrowed down my choices to the Acer Iconia A1-810, Asus Memo Pad 8 and the Dell Venue 8. They are all 8 inches and very affordable. I must mention that I only have about $200 to spend, so anything over $200 is out of the question. I was considering the first generation Nexus 7, but a 7 inch tablet is not ideal for my collection of technical pdf files (o'reilly programming books,engineering books, etc). I know if I get the Nexus 7, I'll get tired of zooming in all the time just to read a textbook and more than likely end up playing games. I'm aware that due to my low budget, I can't expect a lot from those two choices. Having said that, what I don't like about the Iconia A1-810 is its low resolution and that it only has 1GB of memory. Then again, the original iPad Mini had the same low resolution (1024x768). The Dell Venue 8 on the other hand, has 2GB of ram and a 1280x800 resolution. The problem is that I have heard so many negative comments about this tablet dying suddenly or the screen having zero sensitivity. What do you think? Any advice? Thank you in advance and have a successful 2014!!
Another tablet you might consider is the Le Pan Mini. Its an 8" with a 4:3 ratio (or close to it). IPS panel with 1024 x 768 resolution. Quad core 1.2 GHz. Super thin and light. I'm getting about 8 hours at least on a charge. I bought one about 2 weeks ago for 129.00 at OfficeMax. They are currently on sale for 149.00. I love it.
I was strongly considering that dell venue 8 as well but they didn't have one on display and like you I've heard some negative reviews on it. Plus I've had 3 other Le Pan tablets and really liked them. Check out LePanForum.com for a good review and some pictures.
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Well I broke down and bought a dell venue 8 (android). It is a great tablet. Screen crisp, clear and responsive. The tablet is very quick and the on board speaker is strong loud and clear. I've read the negative reviews but I must say it is a great tablet.
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I would suggest Samsung tab 3 8 inch variant. It's a budget tab.
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What do you guys think of the Nook HD+... (I wish I could quote the magazine which recently listed it as being around $130 + tax.) If its 9" or so, it sounds very doable. I'm not too pleased with my Kindle Fire HD which is around 7" I think (bought it in fall of 2012).
Thankfully, you don't always have to click through to a website in a Google search. It looks like Rakuten.com lists this nook as $139.
Not too long ago I was impressed by a review of a $40 tablet: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/375135843933067744/ The guy in the video didn't seem to be affiliated with the company at all so I was wondering what you guys think of dirt cheap tablets.
8" tablets may be a little more portable than 10-11" tablets but the 8-incher still doesn't fit in the pocket. To each his own - I now have a bluetooth keyboard for my kindle yet I still find it too difficult to work on, but it could be because of the tasks I accomplish.
I want a big tablet (over 10 inches) are there ANY tablets larger than 10 inches other than the Samsung Galaxy Pro 12.2 coming out this year that have been announced or rumored?
Did a search and could not find any rumors or announcements, I want a big tab (had a Nexus 10 for a little while and wanted it bigger so I sold it, have a Nexus 7 that travels with me so the big one is just for the house / watching media and a big back library of comics to read, I am leaning towards the Galaxy Pro 12.2 since there is really nothing else, gaming not a big factor, any advice? Thanks!
Hey all,
I'm an avid Nexus fan and currently have the Nexus 5 and the latest Nexus 7.
Now I like the 7" tablet but sometimes I find it a bit small, it's great for reading ebooks. But for browsing and Netflix a bigger screen is nicer.
Now I have been looking @ website of a local shop and there really isn't much choice if you want a capable tablet with android.
The Nexus 10 is old (and to be fair it look ugly), Xperia tablet has big ass bezels.
So the only option that remains is the samsung tab 4 Pro 10.1, tab 4 10.1 and the tab 10.1 note or an Ipad air.
I understand now why so many people have an ipad, there just isn't much choice.