Android tablet under €200

Deliverance XXV

Hi all,

Might be a good thread for others too, especially with xmas coming up. I'm looking to get an Android tablet for less than €200 in a bricks/mortar shop. I wouldn't mind hearing some input from people who have the below tablets too. Some questions that are plaguing me before purchase are:

• Is a 7" tablet too small (I have a SGS4) for e-reading, some games and general web?
• How those the below match up in performance? I don't mind some stuttering but good screen response is pretty important
• Initial drive space doesn't really matter if it supports SD cards

Some tablets I've come across:

Hannspree HANNSpad 10.1 - €169 - DID
http://www.did.ie/hannspree-hannspad-10-1-quad-core-tablet-sn1at71-prd

Samsung 7" Galaxy Tab 3 - €169 - DID
http://www.did.ie/samsung-7-galaxy-tab-3-sm-t2100zwabt-prd

Google Nexus 7 - €179 - DID
http://www.did.ie/nexus-7-internet-tablet-nexus7-3372-prd

Acer Iconia A1-810 7.9 - €189 - Argos
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1066995/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%252C%2BPCs%2Band%2Bphones%7C14418968/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780850%7CiPad%2Band%2Btablets%7C24662256.htm

Any others? Thanks.

Gran Hermano

From those you listed, I'd go for last year's Nexus 7.

gingernut79

Gran Hermano wrote: »

From those you listed, I'd go for last year's Nexus 7.

+1. Great device.

kierancos

Definitely go with the Nexus 7, got one last year, has never let me down. I know you said under 200 Euro, but the new Nexus 7 is 220/230€ in Curry's at the moment I think, and would well be worth the money, but you can't go wrong with the Nexus 7 2012 either!

Deliverance XXV

An overwhelming preference for Nexus 7 then! Thanks guys. I take it there'll be no issues upgrading to newer versions of Android when the next few updates come out?

I watched a few videos of the Nexus in action and in fairness it looks pretty impressive for the price.

kierancos

Google usually, give out updates for two years. So you have at least another year of updates!

Gran Hermano

I've had both the current and last years Nexus 7 tablets.
Both are great devices and from your shortlist last years Nexus 7 is the best.
However, as said above if you can increase your budget to 250 you can pick up the newer model which is faster and has a better screen.

Amalgam

The Asus MeMO Pad HD 7 might be one to consider.. think of it as a Nexus 7 with a Micro SD slot..

www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/ASUS-MeMO-Pad-HD-7andrdquo-Tablet-16-GB-White/319736/7.18

Asus have been cheeky sods from the aesthetic point of view, it is a clone!

There's a rebate with Currys at the moment which brings the price down from the current retail price of €159 to, I think, €129. (after rebate)

Available in a selection of colours with Asus branded protective (rubber like) flip covers sold alongside.

Chewabacca

Amalgam wrote: »

The Asus MeMO Pad HD 7 might be one to consider.. think of it as a Nexus 7 with a Micro SD slot..

www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/ASUS-MeMO-Pad-HD-7andrdquo-Tablet-16-GB-White/319736/7.18

Asus have been cheeky sods from the aesthetic point of view, it is a clone!

There's a rebate with Currys at the moment which brings the price down from the current retail price of €159 to, I think, €129. (after rebate)

Available in a selection of colours with Asus branded protective (rubber like) flip covers sold alongside.

Ordered one two weeks ago and had no idea about the rebate. Gutted to say the least. Do you think there's anything I can do about chancing the rebate now? It's a birthday present for someone next week so I can't really return it and buy it again.

Amalgam

Chewabacca wrote: »

Ordered one two weeks ago and had no idea about the rebate. Gutted to say the least. Do you think there's anything I can do about chancing the rebate now? It's a birthday present for someone next week so I can't really return it and buy it again.

Here's the link to the online rebate page. The terms are listed. Covers sales as follows:

Buy any iPad, Android tablet, Kindle tablet or Chromebook from Currys or PC World between 7th November 2013 to 4th December 2013.

https://www.curryspcworldcashback.ie/ie/en/pages/xmas/

If you've purchased the tablet within the above quoted dates, from that retailer, you should be okay.

JohnBoy26

The google nexus 7 is €10 cheaper in Argos compared to DID.

Chewabacca

Amalgam wrote: »

If you've purchased the tablet within the above quoted dates, from that retailer, you should be okay.

Fantastic, ordered within the dates. Cheers for the link.

johnny-grunge

What's the consensus on the Nexus 7 2012 vs the Asus MeMO Pad HD 7?

Gran Hermano

johnny-grunge wrote: »

What's the consensus on the Nexus 7 2012 vs the Asus MeMO Pad HD 7?

They're pretty much the same device. Asus have made both this years and last years Nexus 7.

Amalgam

Gran Hermano wrote: »

They're pretty much the same device. Asus have made both this years and last years Nexus 7.

Pretty much, minus NFC and a lower screen resolution (1280 x 800).

..for myself, I'd have a hard time justifying paying double for the Nexus 7. Couch surfing and playing video would be the sum of it, along with some 'out and about' use. The battery life is meant to be a tad better on the MeMO as well. go figure.

Just to add, the rebate on this model is €20, not €30. Apologies.

Gran Hermano

Are you comparing the Memo to the current or last years Nexus 7?
The 2012 Nexus 7 is pretty close in price whilst the current model is as you said much more expensive.
Shops are clearing off last years Nexus 7 now as the new model is out and prices on the older model have dropped.

Comparing the 2012 Nexus 7 to the Memo, they are pretty similar.
Memo has NFC (which no one seems to really use in practice).
Memo has SD slot and a rear camera.
Original N7 feels like a more 'premium device' with a nicer case.
Memory and screen are the same.
Battery is slightly better on Memo due to a slightly better chip.

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5492&idPhone2=4850

Asus have just tweaked last years N7 design and are selling it as a pretty good entry level tablet.

peejay1986

Anyone used the Tesco tablet? Getting pretty decent reviews and looks great for the price.

unklerosco

Anyone any recommendations for a 10" + tablet?

Using a HP Touchpad with android on it, does the job but can be slow at times and battery life is crap..

Cantona's Collars

unklerosco wrote: »

Anyone any recommendations for a 10" + tablet?

Using a HP Touchpad with android on it, does the job but can be slow at times and battery life is crap..

DID have a 10" GoTab for €129,great tablet for the price,they also have a Hanspree quad core 10" for €169.99.

unklerosco

zerks wrote: »

DID have a 10" GoTab for €129,great tablet for the price,they also have a Hanspree quad core 10" for €169.99.

They any use? I have a voucher for DID that I've been waiting to spend..

Cantona's Collars

unklerosco wrote: »

They any use? I have a voucher for DID that I've been waiting to spend..

Have the Gotab (belongs to the missus) and it does everything,I installed xbmc on it for her to stream US tv shows & it can be connected to a tv via hdmi.
The tablet has a mini hdmi port,the cables can be got online for small money as can covers,we got one with a built in keyboard for about €12.

Santa's bringing another one for the young fella.

Don't know much about the Hanspree model but it's quadcore so should be nippy.

baingal nancer

Does anyone know if the nexus 7 1st gen support flash player? i'm looking to either buy the samsung tab3 or nexus 7 1st gen ?

kierancos

Most devices will support flash, but it depends on the version of Android, Adobe stopped supporting flash for android after 4.0, and android on the Nexus 7 is android 4.4. But you can still get the app on xda, but I'm not sure if it works as well as it did, because I have no need for it! But yes, you can get flash, and definitely go with the Nexus 7!

baingal nancer

Cheers for that, So your saying go for the nexus 7 1st gen over the samsung tab 3 ? seems to be what everyone else is saying aswell, there both same price at the min, tab 3 is 169.99 in DID and ARGOS have 1st gen nexus for the same

baingal nancer

Also powercity have the samsung tab 2 for €149.95 ?

kierancos

baingal nancer wrote: »

Cheers for that, So your saying go for the nexus 7 1st gen over the samsung tab 3 ? seems to be what everyone else is saying aswell, there both same price at the min, tab 3 is 169.99 in DID and ARGOS have 1st gen nexus for the same

Just my opinion, but no, I wouldn't go any further than the nexus 7! 170 is well worth it, but can be bought online for less than 150 :P

Posted from my Nexus 7

JoeyJJ

Just a question, I want the nexus for my daughter as it has 4.4, need something with at least 4.3 android for the parental restrictions. Will the Samsung tab update to 4.3 or 4.4 OTA?

The only reason considering the tab is the forward camera.

baingal nancer

I have'n seen it anywhere for less than €150? i'm starting to go towards the samsung tab 2 or 3 as the have front and back camera, would'n bother me but this is for a present , powercity have the tab 2 for 149 tab 3 for 169 in hmv

kierancos

I meant the Nexus can be bought online for around 150, sorry. The Tab 2 is currently on 4.1, and doesnt look to be getting an update in the forseeable future. The Tab 3 is on 4.2 and I'm not sure if that is due for an update soon. Yeah if you want the back camera, might as well go for the Tab 3!

JoeyJJ

Want the back camera however the profile aspects in 4.3 and above are vital. hmmm thanks.

beer enigma

If anyone is coming thorough an airport, Samsung tablet 3 7" wifi 8Gb - €140 in Dixons travel in Dublin airport and £114 Stg at Stansted airport ...picked one up at Stansted this morning

baingal nancer

can flash be used on the the tab 3 do you know? as in can it be used for games and say tv players (rte player etc) ?

Cheers for your advice by the way

kierancos

All you have to do is get the app online (google flash.apk and you will see what I mean), however in my opinion I dont really see any need for flash. There are apps for nearly everything you need flash for (RTE Player, Youtube, Netflix etc.). But it depends what you want to use flash for I suppose All your flash gaming there are apps on the play store! Just my opinion though, as I havent needed flash since I upgraded my Nexus!

Shabaz50

just buy the google nexus

baingal nancer

where's the best/cheapest place to buy nexus?

baingal nancer

I've seen it on dabs.ie for €165.5 (inc del) & littlewoods for €164

The one on dabs says op 4.2 jelly bean but littlewoods says 4.1 ? Do i need to take this into account?

Shabaz50

baingal nancer wrote: »

I've seen it on dabs.ie for €165.5 (inc del) & littlewoods for €164

The one on dabs says op 4.2 jelly bean but littlewoods says 4.1 ? Do i need to take this into account?

Yes 4.2 will be faster than 4.1

Ste-

Shabaz50 wrote: »

Yes jellybean will be faster than 4.1

4.1 was Jellybean aswell.
With the nexus you can use any of them. Even the latest 4.4 is availalble for the nexus 7.

Shabaz50

Ste- wrote: »

4.1 was Jellybean aswell.
With the nexus you can use any of them. Even the latest 4.4 is availalble for the nexus 7.

Wont all the apps on 4.2 be on 4.1?

Craigels

The new LG g pad looks to be a great device

houseinthesun

That will be the older version of the Nexus, there is a new improved version out which is more expensive, running 4.3 and now the new update to 4.4 kitkat is also out for it.:D

baingal nancer

I was either goin for the sam tab 3 or 1ST gen nexus, i think the 1st nexus will do

Copper_pipe

think i'll get this http://www.did.ie/hannspree-hannspad-10-1-quad-core-tablet-sn1at71-prd

johnny-grunge

houseinthesun wrote: »

That will be the older version of the Nexus, there is a new improved version out which is more expensive, running 4.3 and now the new update to 4.4 kitkat is also out for it.:D

You can install Kitkat on the first gen Nexus 7 also =]

baingal nancer

Anyone any experience buying refurbs form dabs?

http://www.dabs.ie/products/asus-refurb-grade-a-nexus-7-nvidia-quad-core-1gb-16gb-7-inch-android-4-1-94KS.html?refs=54410000&src=3