Buying 1st Tablet Advice

GenuineFan

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

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

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

GenuineFan

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

Hunter Mahan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kxiii wrote: »

New nexus has a 5mp camera on the back

Consider me corrected and ignore my previous post then!

BMJD

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

GenuineFan

BMJD, where did you get it and how much?

BMJD

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

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.