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[Q] Tablet for school?

I have been looking very closely at the VS gTablet for school. However, I am concerned about functionality versus a tablet PC (laptop convertible). Can anyone shed some light in both areas (experiences); because I am stuck deciding between a Lenovo 201 and the VS gTab. Also, is it possible to use a mouse and keyboard or a stylus (for note taking / drawing) on the gTab? Thanks!
I'm really looking for something to be able to take written notes with, record lectures, access internet for downloading notes and other materials.
Based on some of the research I have done; I have the following pro's and con's to decide from:
Lenovo 201:
Pro's: Comes with a digitizer pen, has more storage space, easily convertible, and works right out of the box.
Con's: Battery life, weight, and price.
VS gTab:
Pro's: Android OS, light, decent battery life, very portable, and price.
Con's: No digitizer pen, space not as upgradeable (correct me if I'm wrong), and needs to be modded to get full functionality.
Feel free to include anything I may have missed. Thanks in advance!

Go with the Lenovo, if you really want it for Pure school, and some basic functionallity

Well, the Lenovo may be out of the question after their sale ends tonight. It's too bad, get a $2800 tablet pc for $1600. I haven't received my student funds yet. If Lenovo doesn't have a sale like this later, I think the VSgTab will be the way to go.

Why don't you get the galaxy s tab?
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goob1284 said:
Why don't you get the galaxy s tab?
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+1 it will fit in your budget

http://www.androidostablet.com/android-tablet/android-tablet-alu.html
has anyone tried these... seem good to me, i dont own one though.

It may, but it is also more expensive than the VS G Tab or the Archos 101. When I buy electronics, I tend to lean towards the powerhouses versus the mid to low end stuff. Not saying the galaxay isn't one of those; but the CPU that the GTab and Archos 101 offer are really nice!
But, at this point, it is a decision between the VS GTab and the Archos 101. I did find a capacitive stylus made by Pogo Sketch (broader head pen type) and DAGi (finer pen type) that should work for taking notes with. The biggest problem I face atm is the lack of stores in my area that have active demo models.

[Q] Tablet off ebay...good or bad? Opinions?

I've been looking buying a tablet for a few months and ive done some research on the matter and what some fair specs on devices are, and ive read good and bad reviews about ebay tablets, and before i buy this one, in the link bellow, I'd like to know what people think about it.
it has a dual camera, capacitive screen, (which means its a glass screen, right?) And it doesnt look like a cheap plastic one-which i originally thought about purchasing for only 200$. However after research, most of the 200$ tablets have plastic screens and.... Ive had plastic touch screen phones, and compared to my htc evo shift, the evo's glass screen is much better. that's my opinion... so this is the product ive been looking at currently.
.... it wont let me post the direct link... so, go to ebay, and this is the item listing "New 9.7" Android 2.3 4GB Cortex-A8 WIFI HDMI M12 Tablet"
sorry for the inconvenience.
I've looked into buying from sites where you get a better price, but have to 'contact the supplier' and ask them questions.... and then after talking to them for 2+ weeks, they say........
"I am not sure if your US customs will hold the package 100%.
But this is such a risk. If US customs pay attention to your package, open the box, then they will maybe.
I tell you this in advance, then it is up to you to choose the risk. If the customs hold the package and you won't get, we could not help any and won't refund you.
You can think about it, if you want to try, then I will check those information you want and send u."
WONDERFUL! so that place is now not an option.
but ebay has some sort of guarantees on their products that they arrive or you get a refund, and that they are as the Lister described. which makes me feel more comfortable in that sense.
any thoughts? Thanks!

Hi, why do you want this particular tablet?
do you have specific requirements for your tablet such as screen size, resolution, cpu speed etc. other than capacitive screen...
Also, do you have price range or are you looking for as chap as possible?
Thanks
RDS

I like the capacitive screen, and for me larger is better, 9in and up.
im not good at the rooting process and changing the software and stuff like that.
but close to 1ghz speeds are good with me, and having usb ports are always a plus, also access to micro sd cards, which i think just about all tablets have that,
I like android 2.3.... when i upgraded my phone from 2.2 to 2.3 it became a lot smoother, less freezes, better battery,
the only thing i dont like so much about that tablet is that the battery is 4500mah, but they claim 6-8 hours of use.
Thanks!

The M12 is a verty good tablet, the are some threads in some forums about it, you might look pandawill or htcmania, there are firmwares and opinions

I can't say specifically for your case since that wouldn't be possible...but I can tell you that I have personally purchased an android based smart phone for a 'work phone' from the far east and did not have any customs problems.
The parcel said 'Gift' as the details and it just got delivered to me. It was send standard mail though an took like a month.

How about this android 8" tablet PC?

Hello guys, I have a problem with hand writing and I need a tablet to take quizzes during class etc. Which tablet do you recommend? I have AT&T but I'm not interested in a contract. And one of my firends bought a 8" China tablet PC on SpeMall.com.
it's seems good, with android 2.3 OS and 1.3Ghz processor, capacitive touch screen etc, seems can fit all my requirements, and i found that i can buy a leather case with keyboard with it, so it may bring me much more convenience in dealing with documents. So do you think it's worth buying? thanks for any suggests in advance!

Tab 2 10.1" or ipad 2?

So I'm looking for a 10 inch tablet that i can use for college. In my location right now, ipad 2 and the tab 2 10.1" have similar price. I know that the ipad 2 is outdated but i heard the applications available for these purposes are better than those in android. which one is better?

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So I'm looking for a 10 inch tablet that i can use for college. In my location right now, ipad 2 and the tab 2 10.1" have similar price. I know that the ipad 2 is outdated but i heard the applications available for these purposes are better than those in android. which one is better?
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Mate, are you serious?? Just joking
Imho Android is the best, because it is an almost free system.
But in the end it is your decision.
So think about what you want to do with it.
Regards
Ps.: Update politics are much better at Apple

See my post here.
Similar principles apply here. Make up your own mind, it is the only way you will be happy in the end...

i will not tell you which is better because that is subjective. I have a buddy that is an Apple fanboy and praises everything that Apple makes. I on the other hand am pretty loyal to Android. I have had both the iPad 2 and currently have a Galaxy tab 2 10.1 I do like the GT2 10.1 better but there are positives and negatives to both devices. Ipads are chained to itunes(which I cant stand personally). ipads can be jailbroken for more customization, but no where near as customizable as the GT2, even with the ipad jailbroken and the GT2 stock. the big plus to the ipad is the accessory market. There are a TON of accessories for the ipad. it is harder to find accessories for the GT2, especially when it comes to video out. You would probably be happy with either device, i suggest maybe finding someone that owns each or going to a store and play with both of them and see which one you like the feel of.
I hope this helps you at least a little.

The galaxy tab 2 for me is the best, I love it!
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I know how open android is. I've had a samsung S2 for 2 years now and I've tried countless number of roms and tweaks. But I'll be selling my S2 when I get my tablet.
But I'm not talking about the os itself. I'm talking about the usability of the device for use for college. As in the softwares available specifically for these uses.

In my country i bought my Tab 2 10.1 for 254€, the ipad2 its still 400€, so there's a big difference, and even if there wasn't i don't like the apple policies, i like to do with my device what i want, not what a company want me to do.

Blegh said:
I know how open android is. I've had a samsung S2 for 2 years now and I've tried countless number of roms and tweaks. But I'll be selling my S2 when I get my tablet.
But I'm not talking about the os itself. I'm talking about the usability of the device for use for college. As in the softwares available specifically for these uses.
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vihat software are you wanting to use? there are apps for both that allow viewing word docs and pdf files. i guess if you are wanting to inquire about specific software, no one can answer your question but you. get on your pc and search itunes and the google play store and see which one has what you are looking for. chances are they both will.

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So I'm looking for a 10 inch tablet that i can use for college. In my location right now, ipad 2 and the tab 2 10.1" have similar price. I know that the ipad 2 is outdated but i heard the applications available for these purposes are better than those in android. which one is better?
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Hi,
My wife has an Ipad2 and I've bought the Tab2 so I've used both.
There are pros and cons to both:
Quality: (feel and smoothness of operation) the Ipad2 feels slighty quicker when scrolling the screen and has a slightly better screen but the camera on the back is absolutely crap, the tab2 camera blows it away and it's only 3M.
Customization: un jailbroken the Ipad2 stays stock with little customization possible, no widgets of different sizes, no live wallpaper whereas the Tab2 lets you make many many customizations.
Media: the Ipad has no SD card whereas the tab2 has a uSD card slot, I transfer my music, ebooks and videos from my PC to the SD card in whatever format I like, no need to convert through Itunes. ( the main reason why I won't be getting a nexus phone or tablet, no SD card !!!)
Security: I feel that the locked down OS of the Ipad gives you more security for non technical people to use and also the parental controls are pretty good, the Tab2 is also pretty secure compared to a PC but not a secure as IOS. (my feeling)
Cost: I just bought a Tab2 for £180 after the cash back from samsung and the Ipad2 is still at £329 so there is really no competition in my mind, it's a no brainer .... The Samsung Tab2 10.1 is the better buy.

I go to university and I just bought the GT2. For me it works perfect but I dont know how iOS excactly is and wich apps are avaible.
I have to work a lot with PDFs at my school and Acrobat Reader for Android is awesome. I upload all my PDFs into a Cloud from Adobe. With my GT2 I can download all these Documents when ever I want. I can also add notes to it. You can do even more notes, lines, drawings than you can do with your Windows Computer.
For me the GT2 is perfect.

I was an iPad 2 owner until last week. I got kind of bored with it even though I was jaiobroken, it's just not as customisable as Android.
I also had problems with iTunes taking payments twice every time I made an in app purchase. I had a lot of hassle with them over it. They blamed my bank but it was nothing to do with my bank. In the end I had to cancel my bank card and delete all payment information from my iTunes account.
They did refund one of the duplicate payments but then took it back again the next day.
I sold the iPad and got the tab 2 10.1. I like it alot but if I had more money, would have gone for the Note 10.1 instead. I could have waited but didn't trust myself not to dip into the money I already had. Lol.
It's personal choice as to what is best for you but if you like something you can really make your own, I would go with Android.
Alison

Looking for tablet-phone recommendations

I've been browsing aliexpress and am feeling pretty overwhelmed with the plethora of options for budget tablets. My girlfriend is due for a new phone and is jealous of the size of my new Mediapad-x2, so I've been shopping around. I'm tempted to just buy another one, but she says she wouldn't mind a bigger one, as she's been wanting a new tablet or computer anyway.
So here's my loose-ish criteria... Must be:
- over 6 inches, but under 9
- at least 2gb ram + modern processor
- good battery life
- have calling capabilities
- Hdmi or keyboard case is a plus but not necessary
If you have any experience or recommendations please please chime in. I'd love some direction.