Paid Members Egg Shen Posted September 17, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 about to move back in with my parents which is going to leave me with the luxury of having a few extra quid flying around the place. So im seriously thinking of picking up a tablet, i'd never considered it before but i'm thinking of getting one now. Â I've looked about online but every one seems to have pro-con arguments, anyone here have one and recommend? Â At first i obviously thought iPad as that's the most popular one but there's the budget Google Nexus which offers the same kind of thing for half the price, but i aint sure....there's a ton of other ones on the market too so i dont know, it's blowing my tiny mind. Â Any tips, advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Justice Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I'm glad you've asked this question. My lad wants a tablet, but he has a budget of about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted September 17, 2012 Author Paid Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 i know nothing either. An iPad is around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members BigJag Posted September 17, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 I was given a Google Nexus for my birthday. Works perfectly well. Simpler to use in some ways than an Ipad. Can be fiddly when trying to post pictures . In fact I use a proper PC to do that. Highly reccomended if all you want to do is watch videos and surf the web. Useful as a photo album too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Burchill's Buddy Posted September 17, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've been so impressed with my Galaxy S3 that I'm starting to look into the Samsung tablets, they look pretty swish to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Pitcos Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 The Google Nexus 7 is great, but a nightmare when it comes to sending attachments from a Hotmail account. Mine seems to have started running a bit slower lately as well. Â Amazon are bringing out the new Kindle Fire HD soon, which might be better than the Google, but might not be. The 32GB model is the same price as the 16GB Google. I'd hang on til people get their hands on the new Amazon ones before making a choice, if you can. Or if not, go for the Google now, you probably won't regret it either way. Â Steve, I think for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVM Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Which ever way you look at it, the Nexus 7 is absolutely phenomenal value. Also worth noting that a rival iPad Mini is rumoured to be announced in the next few months, which might be worth a look. Â Going up the scale, there is obviously the iPad, the newest Galaxy Tab and a whole bunch of Windows 8 tablets will be coming out in November. Â All comes down to personal preference and the features you will be using the most, really. Great specifications don't always translate to a great user experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFR42 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I'd definitely recommend the nexus 7. I'm not sure what problems people are having with attachments. It's always been simple for me. As far as the kindle fire goes, remember it will be somewhat locked down so you won't be able to access the main play store and stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members BigJag Posted September 17, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 Another couple of issues with the Nexus. It doesn't support Adobe Flash. Meaning you won't be able to watch certain vids. YouTube works fine. It does buffer a bit at times . Not sure if that's my internet connection though. Although I don't have that issue on my HTC DHD. Another thing that absolutely boggles my mind is that they have chosen to disable the USB port for all but charging. It can't be used for data transfer. Unless you have the Nexus rooted. Bluetooth works well. I really like it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Pitcos Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I'd definitely recommend the nexus 7. I'm not sure what problems people are having with attachments. It's always been simple for me. Â You're able to send attachments through Hotmail on the Nexus 7 without problems? Which browser? The Hotmail app doesn't even display attachments (or pictures). Chrome displays attachments received but doesn't allow sending any. Firefox allows attaching but typing text in Hotmail on it is wonky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Pitcos Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 What about Dolphin, or doesn't it work on the Nexus? Dolphin does work, but no option to add attachments to emails on Hotmail with it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted September 18, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 How is the Playbook? It looks good for that price. Tell me more. Would i be able to use my phone as a portable wireless hotspot and connect the Playbook to it? I don't see why not but wanna make sure. Â For cheapness you can't knock what the Dixons group are peddling Playbooks for. Premium hardware, but weaker app support. 64gb version for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWM Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Do these tablets do the same as Kindle's as far as reading books? Or are some e-books only compatible with Kindles? Wow I'm getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Bus Surfer Posted September 19, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted September 19, 2012 The Blackberry Playbook looks a steal at that price. What's the catch? Is the App market incredibly shit? Â I'm thinking of getting my girlfriend a Tablet for Christmas. Google Nexus seems to be ticking the right boxes so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted September 19, 2012 Author Paid Members Share Posted September 19, 2012 ive decided on the Samsung Galaxy 10" tablet, hopefully getting it next week. With vouchers, discount and the cashback offer i should pick it from Tesco for just under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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