€450 Android Tablet - Whats the best ?????

Obsolete01 · 25-11-2013 9:14am #1

Hello folks,

So i am looking to buy a tablet (I do not want an Apple) and am looking for some possible review - I was thinking maybe the Samsung or Sony, listed below:

http://www.pcworld.ie/Product/SAMSUNG-Galaxy-Note-101-Tablet-16-GB/312036/2.9

http://www.pcworld.ie/Product/SONY-Xperia-Tablet-Z-101andrdquo-Full-HD-WiFi-Tablet-16-GB/314829/2.9

All feedback would be much appreciated, thanks.

youcancallmeal · 25-11-2013 2:37pm

If you can wait until probably after xmas then the Nexus 10 2 might be an option. It's due to be announced shortly but probably won't be available in Ireland until January?

moikey · 25-11-2013 5:07pm

youcancallmeal wrote: »

If you can wait until probably after xmas then the Nexus 10 2 might be an option. It's due to be announced shortly but probably won't be available in Ireland until January?

Hey youcancallmeal do you think any retail stores will stock the new Nexus 10? as I have a OneForAll voucher and would be great to get rid. I know they did'nt stock the last Nexus 10, only online with Google.

youcancallmeal · 25-11-2013 5:37pm

moikey wrote: »

Hey youcancallmeal do you think any retail stores will stock the new Nexus 10? as I have a OneForAll voucher and would be great to get rid. I know they did'nt stock the last Nexus 10, only online with Google.

If it is anything like the current Nexus 10 it won't be available in retail stores here. It will have to ordered from the UK.

droidman123 · 26-11-2013 2:20pm

You can get some great deals on the 2012 nexus 10 on ebay,brand new.

droidman123 · 26-11-2013 2:26pm

droidman123 wrote: »

You can get some great deals on the 2012 nexus 10 on ebay,brand new.

http://m.ebay.ie/itm/171154990477?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

Shabaz50 · 26-11-2013 5:52pm

dont spend over 300 on a tablet if i were you id save 150 nd get an ipad mini

MuppetCheck · 26-11-2013 6:03pm

Shabaz50 wrote: »

dont spend over 300 on a tablet if i were you id save 150 nd get an ipad mini

Smaller screen though.

Shabaz50 · 26-11-2013 6:09pm

i much prefer the ipad mini to the i pad 2 because of the size of the screen

Shabaz50 · 26-11-2013 6:10pm

and i much prefer ios and the apple store

MuppetCheck · 26-11-2013 7:13pm

Shabaz50 wrote: »

and i much prefer ios and the apple store

Depends what you use it for I suppose. The quality of the apps can be better but the cost of the hardware is borderline ridiculous for what they are at times. There's definitely better value with some of the Android and Windows products.

droidman123 · 26-11-2013 9:30pm

the o.p. clearly stated he wanted an android tablet, not crapple.

Shabaz50 · 26-11-2013 9:58pm

crapple lol

Obsolete01 · 26-11-2013 10:00pm

droidman123 wrote: »

the o.p. clearly stated he wanted an android tablet, not crapple.

Exactly..... reason I want Android is because I can plug in memory cards and am external hard drive also and I don't like Apple products.

So what I listed above are the two tablets I have my eye on

droidman123 · 26-11-2013 11:06pm

two decent tablets, but tbh the nexus 10 is a great tablet. you will get a 2012 one cheaper than those two, and you also get the kitkat 4.4 update. theres a new one out probably early next year, that's why the 2012 model is cheap now I guess. I have mine since last November and I honestly couldn't fault it. oooh, and I hate crapple as well:)

edit...there is no expandable memory on the nexus 10, but you can get an otg cable for a few euros and connect a usb flash drive for movies, pics , music etc

Shabaz50 · 26-11-2013 11:21pm

I love the names for the android ios

droidman123 · 26-11-2013 11:24pm

Shabaz50 wrote: »

I love the names for the android ios

froyo, gingerbread,honeycomb,ice cream sandwich, jelly bean,kitkat:) there was a rumour last year of one called "key lime pie", but it never happened. maybe the next one will be called roast beef...yummy:D

Shabaz50 · 26-11-2013 11:27pm

droidman123 wrote: »

froyo, gingerbread,honeycomb,ice cream sandwich, jelly bean,kitkat:) there was a rumour last year of one called "key lime pie", but it never happened. maybe the next one will be called roast beef...yummy:D

Haha

topcatcbr · 26-11-2013 11:29pm

droidman123 wrote: »

froyo, gingerbread,honeycomb,ice cream sandwich, jelly bean,kitkat:) there was a rumour last year of one called "key lime pie", but it never happened. maybe the next one will be called roast beef...yummy:D

You'll have to wait a while for roast beef I'm afraid.

They go in alphabetical order.

G = ginger, H = honey, I = icecream, etc.

Next will start with L maybe lolli pop.

Obsolete01 · 26-11-2013 11:45pm

droidman123 wrote: »

two decent tablets, but tbh the nexus 10 is a great tablet. you will get a 2012 one cheaper than those two, and you also get the kitkat 4.4 update. theres a new one out probably early next year, that's why the 2012 model is cheap now I guess. I have mine since last November and I honestly couldn't fault it. oooh, and I hate crapple as well:)

edit...there is no expandable memory on the nexus 10, but you can get an otg cable for a few euros and connect a usb flash drive for movies, pics , music etc

Looking to get this tablet for the old man :-) So where cani but it.....pc world?

Ionised · 27-11-2013 11:22am

Obsolete01 wrote: »

Looking to get this tablet for the old man :-) So where cani but it.....pc world?

Ebay is probably your best bet for the Nexus 10. There are a fair few going at a reasonable price in the UK.

droidman123 · 27-11-2013 12:48pm

Obsolete01 wrote: »

Looking to get this tablet for the old man :-) So where cani but it.....pc world?

http://m.ebay.ie/itm/171154990477?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

tfromkerry · 27-11-2013 12:58pm

What about the Nexus 7 , I am thinking of getting this for my 9 yr for xmas

topcatcbr · 27-11-2013 1:00pm

tfromkerry wrote: »

What about the Nexus 7 , I am thinking of getting this for my 9 yr for xmas

Excellent. Last years one can be bought for about €100 if you look out.

tfromkerry · 27-11-2013 1:03pm

Really topcatcbr , where is the best place so . And would you rate this pad

droidman123 · 27-11-2013 2:16pm

tfromkerry wrote: »

Really topcatcbr , where is the best place so . And would you rate this pad

I had the 2012 nexus 7 and i now have the 2013 one.you cant go wrong,excellent tablet,your daughter will love it. Not sure where the cheapest place to buy is,but a quick check online will sort you out. Try amazon,pc world,argos etc.

Ste- · 27-11-2013 2:29pm

topcatcbr wrote: »

You'll have to wait a while for roast beef I'm afraid.

They go in alphabetical order.

G = ginger, H = honey, I = icecream, etc.

Next will start with L maybe lolli pop.

Lion bar maybe ?

topcatcbr · 27-11-2013 2:58pm

tfromkerry wrote: »

Really topcatcbr , where is the best place so . And would you rate this pad

I got one on donedeal with leather cover in perfect condition with box and all accessories for €100. you can get them new for €170 in argos I think.

Craigels · 27-11-2013 10:23pm

The new LG g pad looks very good have you considered this?

timetogo · 28-11-2013 1:46pm

Obsolete01 wrote: »

http://www.pcworld.ie/Product/SAMSUNG-Galaxy-Note-101-Tablet-16-GB/312036/2.9

http://www.pcworld.ie/Product/SONY-Xperia-Tablet-Z-101andrdquo-Full-HD-WiFi-Tablet-16-GB/314829/2.9

I've no idea about the Sony. The Note 10.1 you've linked to is last years model. You should be able to get the 2014 edition for about €50 more (3GB RAM, hugely improved resolution, different processor etc.) I've seen it in PCWorld. Dunno why it's not on their site. Probably trying to offload the older model.

With that said though do you need the pen functionality? If you don't I'd get the Nexus 10. I have the Note 10.1 2014 and love it but I use the pen every day. If I didn't I'd have gone for a vastly cheaper tablet.

I really, really doubt that the new Nexus will be released in Jan as one poster posted. It might be announced in Jan and then appear 2 months later. It'd be madness to release it just after the Christmas season though. If they were going to do that we'd be hearing about it now.

seanpearse · 03-12-2013 6:26pm

Disclaimer: I own this website.....

Have a look at Ex Demo Hut. We have a lot of top quality ex demonstration tablets and tablet/notebook hybrids that are in immaculate condition with all original packaging, accessories, etc and remaining manufacturers warranties all still intact.

We don't have any Androids in at the moment I'm afraid (sold our last nexus on Friday and all the current stock is Windows based) but we will hopefully be getting more in soon.

If ours are a little out of the price range or you've simply got your heart set on Android I couldn't agree more about the Nexus 10, they're fantastic.

Happy hunting!

€450 Android Tablet - Whats the best ?????

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