tablet

Pickers · 11-05-2013, 18:32

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 · 11-05-2013, 21:21

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...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 · 12-05-2013, 00:08

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

Pickers · 12-05-2013, 09:05

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

kaiowas · 12-05-2013, 21:37

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 · 13-05-2013, 16:17

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 · 13-05-2013, 16:36

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

TinkerBell · 13-05-2013, 17:05

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 · 13-05-2013, 22:13

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 · 14-05-2013, 07:04

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! !

11-05-2013, 18:32	#1
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	tablet 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!! __________________ Pictures

11-05-2013, 21:21	#2
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...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! __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178 Last edited by Psymonkee; 11-05-2013 at 21:23.

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divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	rumours of a Nexus 7 v2 so expect to see the market driven forward __________________

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Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Ahh. Birthday in just over a week... will needto think a bit more on it! Thanks guys! __________________ Pictures

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kaiowas The Stig Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fightertown USA Posts: 1,458	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 __________________ Anal Fish Porn

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Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	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. __________________

13-05-2013, 16:36	#7
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Kindle fire ex demo on ebay for 99 squid. Not HD one tho! __________________ Pictures

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TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	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 __________________

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Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	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 __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

14-05-2013, 07:04	#10
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	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! ! __________________ Pictures Last edited by Pickers; 14-05-2013 at 07:08.