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Bigtoe107 · 14-11-2011, 12:27

Hey guys I hope this is the correct place to post this, I'm getting a tablet for my girlfriend for Christmas I have about 350 or so to spend I'm just wondering what are the accepted best options at this price range. I have done some research but I can't figure it all out.

What do people this of this one http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/Acer_Ico...06/version.asp

Would that be good or are there better options. She is 20 and will be mostly using it for reading, surfing the web, watching movies and playing the odd game, angry birds etc.

Thanks in advance

Ian Beale · 14-11-2011, 18:37

Might be a bit of a trek for you but pc world in naas are having a sale on the motorola xoom for €339.
Seen it over in the bargain alerts section, http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...p?t=2056398771

helios · 14-11-2011, 18:48

Not to influence your decision too much, but I used to own the Acer Iconia A500. It was great for reading news, surging the net, etc, but I didn't find the app selection was very good. I ended up selling it and going back to the iPad. Otherwise, it's a great tablet and I'd recommend it over the Xoom.

Bigtoe107 · 15-11-2011, 02:00

I'm in college in Maynooth so Naas is not too far away, is that worth the money?

Bigtoe107 · 15-11-2011, 16:55

http://www.carphonewarehouse.ie/Prod...i/238332/328.0

Would this be a better bet than the one posted earlier?

SoundWave · 16-11-2011, 09:22

if you can go for the Motorola Xoom or similar 10inch running android 3 you would be better off i think.

I upgraded to the Xoom from the galaxy about 6 months ago and im very happy with it.

In my opinion the Galaxy tab 7in doesn't cut the mustard as a tablet, it feels just like a giant phone and the OS doesnt help either.

IrishZeus · 16-11-2011, 09:26

New Asus Transformer EEE is coming out in December meaning the price of the older model will drop through the floor.

They can be picked up for €350 at the moment so hold off a little bit and you may get a very good deal for yourself. (New one is going on sale at $499USD worldwide)

opinion guy · 10-12-2011, 15:30

Thinking about buying an archos 101G9 as a present for someone for Christmas - what is the thinking on this one ?

As far as I can tell it will be upgradeable to ice cream sandwich.

Is the make model decent ?

14-11-2011, 12:27	#1
Bigtoe107 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portarlington Posts: 333 Adverts \| Friends	Android tablet for girlfriend Hey guys I hope this is the correct place to post this, I'm getting a tablet for my girlfriend for Christmas I have about 350 or so to spend I'm just wondering what are the accepted best options at this price range. I have done some research but I can't figure it all out. What do people this of this one http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/Acer_Ico...06/version.asp Would that be good or are there better options. She is 20 and will be mostly using it for reading, surfing the web, watching movies and playing the odd game, angry birds etc. Thanks in advance

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IrishZeus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The Batcave Posts: 455 Adverts \| Friends	New Asus Transformer EEE is coming out in December meaning the price of the older model will drop through the floor. They can be picked up for €350 at the moment so hold off a little bit and you may get a very good deal for yourself. (New one is going on sale at $499USD worldwide) Last edited by IrishZeus; 16-11-2011 at 09:26. Reason: Currencies

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14-11-2011, 18:37	#2
Ian Beale Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: A cave, it's roomy Posts: 748 Adverts \| Friends	Might be a bit of a trek for you but pc world in naas are having a sale on the motorola xoom for €339. Seen it over in the bargain alerts section, http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...p?t=2056398771

14-11-2011, 18:48	#3
helios Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: K�benhavn Posts: 847 Adverts \| Friends	Not to influence your decision too much, but I used to own the Acer Iconia A500. It was great for reading news, surging the net, etc, but I didn't find the app selection was very good. I ended up selling it and going back to the iPad. Otherwise, it's a great tablet and I'd recommend it over the Xoom.

15-11-2011, 02:00	#4
Bigtoe107 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portarlington Posts: 333 Adverts \| Friends	I'm in college in Maynooth so Naas is not too far away, is that worth the money?

15-11-2011, 16:55	#5
Bigtoe107 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portarlington Posts: 333 Adverts \| Friends	http://www.carphonewarehouse.ie/Prod...i/238332/328.0 Would this be a better bet than the one posted earlier?

16-11-2011, 09:22	#6
SoundWave Modirritator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,119 Adverts \| Friends	if you can go for the Motorola Xoom or similar 10inch running android 3 you would be better off i think. I upgraded to the Xoom from the galaxy about 6 months ago and im very happy with it. In my opinion the Galaxy tab 7in doesn't cut the mustard as a tablet, it feels just like a giant phone and the OS doesnt help either.

10-12-2011, 15:30	#8
opinion guy Closed Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 10,563 Adverts \| Friends	Thinking about buying an archos 101G9 as a present for someone for Christmas - what is the thinking on this one ? As far as I can tell it will be upgradeable to ice cream sandwich. Is the make model decent ?