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sheehy83 · 19-04-2012, 14:52

Hi, I'm looking to get a handheld device for reading digital comics. I'm looking to spend about 100 - 150 euro. Something around the size of a kindle but needs colour. Reading through the gadget thread, I hadn't even thought of an Android Tablet as I thought they would be very expensive but one of you posted this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Superpad3-An...4843128&sr=1-1

Anyone here use an android tablet to read digital comics? Do they get displayed okay?

I'd only really be using it for reading so not really interested in the other specs. My android phone is too small to be reading them.

Thanks for any advice.

Carter P Fly · 19-04-2012, 18:52

I use Comic Reader Mobi on my Kindle fire (7 inch andriod tablet) and its great.

sheehy83 · 19-04-2012, 22:23

Are epads any good? Also, I hear hp touchpads are cheap now but I cant find any cheap ones

sheehy83 · 22-04-2012, 18:26

After searching some more, I definitely want to get a HP touchpad as it sounds perfect for what i'm looking for.

Can anyone clear something up for me though, is the HP Touchpad discontinued? I saw Harvey Norman have a HP Touchpad section but only selling accessories for it. I can't seem to find on in any shop, only online where they seem to be expensive seeing as they were being sold for $99 last year.

Then on Amazon, the 16gb version is £362 while the 32gb is £279

longhalloween · 23-04-2012, 00:21

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Originally Posted by sheehy83

After searching some more, I definitely want to get a HP touchpad as it sounds perfect for what i'm looking for.
I can't seem to find on in any shop, only online where they seem to be expensive seeing as they were being sold for $99 last year.

Then on Amazon, the 16gb version is £362 while the 32gb is £279

There's a thread in the Bargain Alerts section dealing with this. General consensus is that you shouldn't pay more than €200 for one.

I took the plunge and bought a Zenithink ZT280 C91 from aliexpress today. Including shipping and a discount coupon I found the whole thing came to €120ish euro.

Seems to have decent reviews everywhere I look.

sheehy83 · 23-04-2012, 09:16

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Originally Posted by longhalloween

I took the plunge and bought a Zenithink ZT280 C91 from aliexpress today. Including shipping and a discount coupon I found the whole thing came to €120ish euro.

Seems to have decent reviews everywhere I look.

That looks excellent man!! I never heard of that shop before but that seems a great price for a 10" capacitive screen. Can I ask where you got the voucher and how much it was? Is it new or 2nd hand?

Looks a bit too good of a deal

longhalloween · 23-04-2012, 09:43

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Originally Posted by sheehy83

That looks excellent man!! I never heard of that shop before but that seems a great price for a 10" capacitive screen. Can I ask where you got the voucher and how much it was? Is it new or 2nd hand?

Looks a bit too good of a deal

http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs...olesalers.html

That's the link for the tablet. The seller has good feedback, reviews of the device seem genuine and people on boards have recommended the site on a few threads so I gave it a go.

The code for $10 off is rewardbuyer0416.

The website estimates the delivery at 7-10 days so I'll put a quick review on here when I get it, just so you know if I was sold a lemon or the genuine article

sheehy83 · 23-04-2012, 10:11

Thanks man, best of luck with it!

Great user name btw

sheehy83 · 23-04-2012, 12:56

Feck it, i'm just going order this, looks like a great deal!

Long, what delivery did you use? I see china mail is the default and has delivery of 30+ days where as UPS is an extra 4 quid for 3-5 days. I just don't want to get stung with customs charges.

longhalloween · 23-04-2012, 14:04

I went with ups expedited.kinda regretting it now because seems they're strict with customs. But there's a space on the order form for requests so i asked for the package to be marked as a €20 gift. Whether is will be remains to be seen. :-)

sheehy83 · 23-04-2012, 15:15

Ya I was gonna go with UPS Expedited too, just seems to be fluke if UPS decide to take a look inside or not. I'm gonna go for Bundle 4 as well that comes with leather case, screen protector and in-car charger. No need for the car charger but an extra tenner for the leather case and protector seems to be worth it.

sheehy83 · 23-04-2012, 20:39

Just ordered one, can't wait to give it a lash

longhalloween · 24-04-2012, 14:22

Mine shipped today. UPS say 3-7 days for delivery. If I'm lucky it might be here by Friday

sheehy83 · 24-04-2012, 14:24

class man, my status is 'order being processed'. I sent them a message about customs and they said they put down that it is an ebook with $50 value to avoid customs.

Let us know when you get it and if it's any good, you should def post it up on bargain alerts.

sheehy83 · 25-04-2012, 09:00

Mine shipped this morning but tracking number isn't showing any info, spose it won't for a few days. Come on customs, be kind!

19-04-2012, 14:52	#1
sheehy83 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Limerick Posts: 6,174 Adverts \| Friends	Handheld device to read comics Hi, I'm looking to get a handheld device for reading digital comics. I'm looking to spend about 100 - 150 euro. Something around the size of a kindle but needs colour. Reading through the gadget thread, I hadn't even thought of an Android Tablet as I thought they would be very expensive but one of you posted this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Superpad3-An...4843128&sr=1-1 Anyone here use an android tablet to read digital comics? Do they get displayed okay? I'd only really be using it for reading so not really interested in the other specs. My android phone is too small to be reading them. Thanks for any advice.

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19-04-2012, 18:52	#2
Carter P Fly Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 603 Adverts \| Friends	I use Comic Reader Mobi on my Kindle fire (7 inch andriod tablet) and its great.

19-04-2012, 22:23	#3
sheehy83 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Limerick Posts: 6,174 Adverts \| Friends	Are epads any good? Also, I hear hp touchpads are cheap now but I cant find any cheap ones

22-04-2012, 18:26	#4
sheehy83 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Limerick Posts: 6,174 Adverts \| Friends	After searching some more, I definitely want to get a HP touchpad as it sounds perfect for what i'm looking for. Can anyone clear something up for me though, is the HP Touchpad discontinued? I saw Harvey Norman have a HP Touchpad section but only selling accessories for it. I can't seem to find on in any shop, only online where they seem to be expensive seeing as they were being sold for $99 last year. Then on Amazon, the 16gb version is £362 while the 32gb is £279

23-04-2012, 10:11	#8
sheehy83 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Limerick Posts: 6,174 Adverts \| Friends	Thanks man, best of luck with it! Great user name btw

23-04-2012, 12:56	#9
sheehy83 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Limerick Posts: 6,174 Adverts \| Friends	Feck it, i'm just going order this, looks like a great deal! Long, what delivery did you use? I see china mail is the default and has delivery of 30+ days where as UPS is an extra 4 quid for 3-5 days. I just don't want to get stung with customs charges.

23-04-2012, 14:04	#10
longhalloween Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,453 Adverts \| Friends	I went with ups expedited.kinda regretting it now because seems they're strict with customs. But there's a space on the order form for requests so i asked for the package to be marked as a €20 gift. Whether is will be remains to be seen. :-)

23-04-2012, 15:15	#11
sheehy83 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Limerick Posts: 6,174 Adverts \| Friends	Ya I was gonna go with UPS Expedited too, just seems to be fluke if UPS decide to take a look inside or not. I'm gonna go for Bundle 4 as well that comes with leather case, screen protector and in-car charger. No need for the car charger but an extra tenner for the leather case and protector seems to be worth it.

23-04-2012, 20:39	#12
sheehy83 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Limerick Posts: 6,174 Adverts \| Friends	Just ordered one, can't wait to give it a lash

24-04-2012, 14:22	#13
longhalloween Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,453 Adverts \| Friends	Mine shipped today. UPS say 3-7 days for delivery. If I'm lucky it might be here by Friday

24-04-2012, 14:24	#14
sheehy83 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Limerick Posts: 6,174 Adverts \| Friends	class man, my status is 'order being processed'. I sent them a message about customs and they said they put down that it is an ebook with $50 value to avoid customs. Let us know when you get it and if it's any good, you should def post it up on bargain alerts.

25-04-2012, 09:00	#15
sheehy83 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Limerick Posts: 6,174 Adverts \| Friends	Mine shipped this morning but tracking number isn't showing any info, spose it won't for a few days. Come on customs, be kind!