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Android tablet for girlfriend

Bigtoe107 · 2011-11-14 12:27:39

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…

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Bigtoe107

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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_Iconia_A100_-_Tegra_250_Dual_Cortec_A9_1GHz_512MB_DDR2_8GB_eMMC_7_Mul_XE.H6REN.006/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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#2 14-11-2011 7:37pm
Ian Beale

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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/showthread.php?t=2056398771

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#3 14-11-2011 7:48pm
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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.

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#4 15-11-2011 3:00am
Bigtoe107

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

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#5 15-11-2011 5:55pm
Bigtoe107

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http://www.carphonewarehouse.ie/Product/strongSamsungstrong-Galaxy-Tab-WiFi/238332/328.0

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

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#6 16-11-2011 10:22am
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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.

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#7 16-11-2011 10:26am
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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)

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#8 10-12-2011 4:30pm
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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 ?

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