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which gaming tablet?

  • 28-04-2015 10:55AM
    #1
    readyletsgo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,276 ✭✭✭


    So I'm looking into getting a gaming tablet but need a little guidance on which to pick.

    I'm interested in the JAXS7800B, sounds perfect overall but just one or two things putting me off like the WiFi, what I've read is it seems to drop out a lot, and the charger which is not mini USB.

    Then there is the Wikipad, bit more legit and is also a separate tablet from the controller. But not as powerful as the JXD.

    anyone here have any experience with both? Which would you leaning more towards as they are both pretty much budget tablets compared to a lot of other overpriced gaming tablets out there.

    Thanks for any advice given :)


Comments

  • #2
    Generic Dreadhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭✭Generic Dreadhead


    You lost me at "Gaming Tablet" :pac:


  • #3
    Shiminay
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 28,633 Mod ✭✭✭✭Shiminay


    What would you be using it for that a DS or a Vita wouldn't do - emulation?


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 19,205 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Nvidia Shield is the best Android Gaming Tablet no?

    That JAXS7800B is under-powered and you can't even charge without special charge cable....

    Shield price probably dropping a bit at this stage. Buy cheap, buy twice.


    http://www.trustedreviews.com/best-tablets_round-up_Page-5


  • #5
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    The Archos Gamepad 2 (not the original model which isn't good) is very cheap and quite good, had one before, got it for €99 in Maplin.


  • #6
    Shiminay
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 28,633 Mod ✭✭✭✭Shiminay


    One of the lads I work with has the Shield, he's very impressed with it.


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  • #7
    readyletsgo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,276 ✭✭✭readyletsgo


    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    The Archos Gamepad 2 (not the original model which isn't good) is very cheap and quite good, had one before, got it for €99 in Maplin.

    What one is this?


  • #8
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,017 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Buy an iPad mini.

    Or save your money and get something decent.


  • #9
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 19,205 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    readyletsgo wrote: »
    What one is this?

    getting a bit old at this stage....

    http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/archos-gamepad-2-1194557/review

    The shield will be relevant for a couple of years (to end '16 at least) performance wise in terms of the most demanding new android games. And will handle emulation no issue up to ps1 / n64 / dreamcast gen.


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