tablet

[Pickers]

Been thinking about getting a tablet for jo as she was very interested in a kindle, and obviously you can put kindle app on a tablet.

Thing is they are expensive! Any suggestions as I can't go above £100 and then that is quite high! Am I better off just getting an e reader? Im clueless here!!

[Psymonkee]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TB-000-SV&groupid=959&catid=1882

That looks worth a punt but I've not actually read up on it yet.

Failing that Google are doing their conference next week iirc - could be some price drops on the Nexus 7 incoming so I'd hold on for a little bit!


I got an OcUK branded 10.1" tablet for £150 at christmas and I'm happy with it although the volume is little low (mono speaker) and Android 4.1 has a known sleep of death issue that certainly effects my device!

[divine]

rumours of a Nexus 7 v2 so expect to see the market driven forward

[Pickers]

Ahh. Birthday in just over a week... will needto think a bit more on it! Thanks guys!

[kaiowas]

If its primarily for reading then you may be better off with a proper reader. Vix has been reading a lot on her iPad but got a kindle paperwhite recently as the iPad was useless when sitting outside in the sun. The kindle is also a lot easier for her to just stick in her bag when we go anywhere

[Desmo]

As above, if it's for reading I stick with a dedicated machine for that rather than a cheap tablet. I've never used a cheap tablet but every time I hear of somebody buying one they always seem disappointed.

[Pickers]

Kindle fire ex demo on ebay for 99 squid. Not HD one tho!

[TinkerBell]

If it was me, I would be getting that. I would have suggested that one but it was over budget. My Mom loves her Kindle, she has an iPad as well but uses the kindle all the time for reading :)

[Kitten]

I love my iPad but never read on it unless I have to (i.e. reading in car when dark) ... I much prefer the kindle although I just have a basic touch (had keyboard one but broke it :/). It depends on if she has access to another tablet/laptop easy enough, if not, it might be a compromise worth considering. However if it's just reading she wants, I'd go dedicated e~ reader :)

[Pickers]

She has an s3 mini... the touch doesnt seem available anymore?

I think ill hold off till Xmas and get it right. And give me time to save up properly! Im sorry im so indecisive! All your advice has helped a lot though! !

[Kitten]

You'd want to get her the paperwhite now, I think basically a touch but better as you can change the background & read in the dark? (?)

[Toby]

If you're still looking for something, I have a Kindle Fire HD 7" for sale.

Just the bare unit as cable and box have gone AWOL but aftermarket soft case included.

Let me know if you're interested (or indeed if anyone else is)

[Toby]

Update: sorry, I've now sold this elsewhere :(

[Matblack]

I have a Kindle Paperwhite and a Nexus and this is a good combination which works for me :)

MB

[Pickers]

Thanks all - I'll look again closer to xmas!