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Tablet pc, are they any good?

  • 24-06-2012 10:28AM
    #1
    ancuncha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭


    I'm thinking of getting a tablet, but what i want to know are they any good
    I'd use it for basic internet and i'd like to be able to watch movies on it

    I had a netbook with widows 7 starter that you could watch movies on, if that is you don't mind watching a few seconds in a few minutes, so is android any better?

    So if anyone has one could let me know and if there are any deals out there
    thanks


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  • #2
    freestyla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭freestyla


    ancuncha wrote: »
    I'm thinking of getting a tablet, but what i want to know are they any good
    I'd use it for basic internet and i'd like to be able to watch movies on it

    I had a netbook with widows 7 starter that you could watch movies on, if that is you don't mind watching a few seconds in a few minutes, so is android any better?

    So if anyone has one could let me know and if there are any deals out there
    thanks

    Android tablets with 1.2Ghz -> processor, 1Gb DDR3 memory and N model WiFi network card are definitely more than enough for any streams and HD stuff.

    There is a good online shop called smthg 'tablets world' if you google.. they deliver to Ireland too, very good customer service also.


  • #3
    Sync
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 595 ✭✭✭Sync


    Wait until they release the Microsoft surface... will do all netbook stuff, but not be as crap as a netbook :)


  • #4
    nutterguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭nutterguy


    It's not cheap but you can easily put Windows 8 on it and have tomorrows tech today: http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Samsung_Series_7_Core_i5_11.6_Slate_PC_in_Silver_XE700T1A-A01UK/version.asp

    Its actually really well speced for such a small machine and I have had no issues where it hasn't been powerful enough. Photo editing, Full HD video even some light gaming.
    It cold boots Windows 8 in about 11 seconds! Restarts take less than 20 seconds. O.o

    Having used this myself with windows 8 I can tell you that it's bloody fantastic and I really hope the Surface Pro can live up to this.


  • #5
    ancuncha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭ancuncha


    thanks for the replies, i was thinking of staying away from windows as it tends to be resource hungry, that's why i think the netbook was poor, if i'd tried linux i'd say it'd be a lot better


  • #6
    Khannie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    Android sounds like it would fulfil your needs nicely. There is an android forum where you'll get decent advice. Would you like me to move this thread there?


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  • #7
    Gurgle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,058 ✭✭✭Gurgle


    ancuncha wrote: »
    I had a netbook with widows 7 starter...
    i was thinking of staying away from windows as it tends to be resource hungry, that's why i think the netbook was poor
    Windows 7 starter is a deliberately crippled version intended for education purposes in the 3rd world.

    Dig out the old netbook and try a proper version of Win 7 (I'd recommend pro 32-bit for low-end systems), different story entirely.

    Win 8 is the same thing with support for ARM processors & a new UI (Metro) for small screens. You don't really need Metro on a 10" tablet with decent resolution.

    Overall, Android 3 is probably the best OS for a tablet.


  • #8
    ancuncha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭ancuncha


    Gurgle wrote: »
    Windows 7 starter is a deliberately crippled version intended for education purposes in the 3rd world.

    Dig out the old netbook and try a proper version of Win 7 (I'd recommend pro 32-bit for low-end systems), different story entirely.

    Win 8 is the same thing with support for ARM processors & a new UI (Metro) for small screens. You don't really need Metro on a 10" tablet with decent resolution.

    Overall, Android 3 is probably the best OS for a tablet.

    i thought there was something up with it, i think i'll give a tablet a try, if andriod can work well on a phone it can't be too bad

    thanks guys, i'll leave it there


  • #9
    RUCKING FETARD
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,455 ✭✭✭RUCKING FETARD


    Sync wrote: »
    Wait until they release the Microsoft surface... will do all netbook stuff, but not be as crap as a netbook :)
    As this Article says, they're gonna be selling at eye watering prices, Ipad territory (rumored). And it may not even include the Keyboard cover.:eek:


    Microsoft's Surface plan means the world belongs to Android now

    ^^^Not hard to see why China put the condition that Android must remain free for at least 5 years in Google's Acquisition of Motorola.


  • #10
    Gurgle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,058 ✭✭✭Gurgle


    RUCKING FETARD wrote: »
    As this Article says, they're gonna be selling at eye watering prices, Ipad territory (rumored). And it may not even include the Keyboard cover.:eek:
    I wouldn't be surprised if they launched at the iPad end of the price range and spend 6 month to a year skimming before they start really throwing volume at the market and cut the prices to match a mid-range Android tablet.


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