Buying 1st Tablet Advice

GenuineFan · 01-11-2013 5:00pm #1

I would appreciate a bit of help.

I want to buy a tablet. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg for it because it is my first time and I want to see how I fair out.

Our PC at home is in a small study, therefore when I want to go on the Internet I have to go in to that room. I would like to be able to use the internet when I am on the couch or in the kitchen.

I would also like to have a USB port, to watch movies, etc.

And just to finish, a camera.

Please help me.

Cantona's Collars · 01-11-2013 5:03pm

Cheap b&m one in DID, €129.99 for a 10" with 1gig ram.Does everything you need,I have XBMC installed on it & hooked it up to a tv via hdmi & it works great.

http://www.did.ie/gotab-10-android-internet-tablet-gbt10bk-prd

Hunter Mahan · 01-11-2013 5:09pm

If you are looking to dip your toes for little money, then you probably would be satisfied with the Hudl from Tesco.

GenuineFan · 01-11-2013 5:14pm

It is not just the money, I would pay €200 to €300.

Hunter Mahan · 02-11-2013 7:27pm

This one would probably do it for you:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-7-0-8GB-Multi-Touch-Tablet-SM-T210-Wi-Fi-White-/151155070197?clk_rvr_id=540170821739

You'd have to use parcel motel

02-11-2013 7:58pm

Pick up a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 7 or 10 inch depending on what you want, they are really good value at the moment in the likes of powercity and great as a first tablet.
If you want to spend a bit more, go for the Tab 3.

Kxiii · 02-11-2013 8:05pm

GenuineFan wrote: »

It is not just the money, I would pay €200 to €300.

For that kind of money you could get the new Nexus 7 for 249 for the 16gb version or 299 for the 32gb version.

Nexus link

Or for a little more the LG G Pad 8.3 for 339
G Pad Link

patq16 · 03-11-2013 12:40pm

Amazon.co.uk have the Samsung Galaxy Tab2 7" for around €146 delivered.. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00A3OHG32/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Argos have the same mode for €149 with €10 voucher...
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/8141208/Trail/searchtext%3EGALAXY+TAB+2.htm..

Stock is limited though..

red_bairn · 03-11-2013 12:44pm

Nexus will be updated regularly. Highly recommended by my Android lecturer. I have the Tab 2 10.1". I am happy with it so far.

derra · 03-11-2013 5:03pm

Anyone got an opinion on this tablet ....

http://www.did.ie/acer-iconia-a1-810-7-9-tablet-nt-l1cek-001-prd

€200 would be my maximum to buy a tablet.

Amirani · 03-11-2013 5:04pm

GenuineFan wrote: »

It is not just the money, I would pay €200 to €300.

I reckon the Nexus 7 is a no-brainer so.

Dozen Wicked Words · 03-11-2013 6:28pm

NiallSparky wrote: »

I reckon the Nexus 7 is a no-brainer so.

I would say I agree apart from the fact OP would like a camera, Nexus 7, only has a crappy front camera so maybe there are better choices for him, unless camera is just for skype and the like.

Edit: Why not just move right along to post 13 and pretend this one didn't exist? Super. Thanks.

Kxiii · 03-11-2013 7:47pm

Dozen Wicked Words wrote: »

I would say I agree apart from the fact OP would like a camera, Nexus 7, only has a crappy front camera so maybe there are better choices for him, unless camera is just for skype and the like.

New nexus has a 5mp camera on the back

Dozen Wicked Words · 03-11-2013 7:59pm

Kxiii wrote: »

New nexus has a 5mp camera on the back

Consider me corrected and ignore my previous post then!

BMJD · 03-11-2013 8:10pm

Another +1 for the nexus 7, I got a 32gb one last week and I love it so far

GenuineFan · 03-11-2013 11:50pm

BMJD, where did you get it and how much?

BMJD · 04-11-2013 10:07am

GenuineFan wrote: »

BMJD, where did you get it and how much?

I got it in Dixons in Dublin Airport for €266, the usual RRP is €299. You might get it cheaper on Amazon, or else Komplett.ie have it for €279 inc. shipping. Tesco sell them too; if you have a bunch of clubcard vouchers to use, it could save you a bit too if you'd rather buy from a bricks'n'mortar shop.

The 16gb retails for €249, it was €209 in the airport iirc, you could probably get it for close to that if you shop around online.

CinSoots · 04-11-2013 11:50am

I have the Samsung Tab 2 7" and the first Nexus 7 and the nexus is in a different league speed and usability wise. Spend the little extra and get the nexus or if you can stretch a little further you might as well get the newer Nexus 7 is what I would recommend.

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