KingDoug
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Looking to get a tablet when I go over to America next month. Have looked around and found a couple I like the look of.
Just looking for some recommendations or tips for what to look for.
I will literally only be using it for web browsing so doesnt have to have amazing specs.
Hope for some help 
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Toby
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Size I think is the biggest factor round tablets these days as the majority of them have a very similar spec.
Personally of your not bothered about spec I would be going for something with a nice user interface personally I.would look at the HTC Flyer as this due to be replaced and is fairly cheap, play around on a few but I think a iPad 2 would suit you as they will be dirt cheap in the states now the 3 has been launched and the 2 cam still hold its own.
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AlunJ
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I have an ipad2, for web browsing its epic tbh! Only down side is the lack of flash... Still
[Edited on 27-04-2012 by AlunJ]
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Bart
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ipad3 end of.
And Alun, Flash is very quickly on its way out.
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AndyKent
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iPad of some sort.
My original one is still idea and I see no reason to upgrade.
If you are LITERALLY just web-browsing/emailing then a good condition original like mine should only be a couple of hundred quid.
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Munchie
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Kindle fire?
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LeeM
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iPad 2 should be about $300 in the states, best thing behind an iPad 3 in my opinion (and many others)
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Dom
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If it's just for browsing then personally i'd spend little and get something Android based (Flash support is also handy), otherwise it's $400 even for a bottom end iPad 2 - a fair old amount just for browsing.
Although the best bet is to have a play with a few before you head out there.
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noshua
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iPad 2 is $399 in the states, then depending where you go you've got a chunk of sales tax as well. If you're going to Florida it'll work out about $430 with tax.
Not exactly cheap but still about £70 cheaper than over here.
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bubble
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Thisipad2 does my head in. Loadsofwebsites are poo cuzof flash. Lad here has one that pulls off from a keyboard, with android, and it's EPIC. A transformer or summat
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KingDoug
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My problem is I can't justify spending $400 on something I am literally only going to use when the girlfriend is using the laptop or in bed to surf the net. I found a $99 one that I like the look of, its not an iPad but it will keep up with my needs, but haven't found it on either best buy or wall mart websites so will have to look when I am over there as to whats available.
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LeeM
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Cheap ones are shite. £250 isn't much for an iPad that you could sell on for just as much if you don't use it (which is unlikely, once you've got it you'll never be off it)
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Todi-Corsa
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HP touchpad and load Android on it thats if you can find one at a decent price as they sold out in a firesale I got 2 through my work there really good IMO
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by LeeM
Cheap ones are shite. £250 isn't much for an iPad that you could sell on for just as much if you don't use it (which is unlikely, once you've got it you'll never be off it)
It'd be £270 minimum after tax and i guess you've had little experience with anything else 
KingDoug - As mentioned, have a play on a few different tablets before you head out and make the decision yourself.
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LeeM
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my dads got a cheap archos one, it was about £150 and is shit compared to my ipad.
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by LeeM
my dads got a cheap archos one, it was about £150 and is shit compared to my ipad.
So you're tarring all tablets other than the iPad shit because of your Dads Archos (I suspect it's the 101 which never really got glowing reviews)?
Plenty of decent Android £100 tablets about, but with anything it's always worth playing with one if you can and reading reviews.
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Kyle T
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quote:
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And Alun, Flash is very quickly on its way out.
I've had a work issued iPad for a week or two now, and although it has really sold me on the tablet craze (I use it all the time), the lack of Flash is really hurting the iPad for me combined with some other frustrations I've got with the apple OS compared to android devices.
I think I'm going to do a bit of research into some Android competitors as I'm going to the states in July, so if there are a few ££ to be saved I may consider treating myself.
A work colleague has just ordered a "Zenithink C91" at £120 he's VERY sceptical but after reading a few reviews I'm actually looking forward to having a play with it, it sounds quite promising.
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LeeM
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I have on occasion cursed the iPad when I've gone on a website that hasn't worked but that's probably happened 3 or 4 times since I've had it.
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Bart
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quote:
Originally posted by Kyle T
quote:
Originally posted by Bart
And Alun, Flash is very quickly on its way out.
I've had a work issued iPad for a week or two now, and although it has really sold me on the tablet craze (I use it all the time), the lack of Flash is really hurting the iPad for me combined with some other frustrations I've got with the apple OS compared to android devices.
I think I'm going to do a bit of research into some Android competitors as I'm going to the states in July, so if there are a few ££ to be saved I may consider treating myself.
A work colleague has just ordered a "Zenithink C91" at £120 he's VERY sceptical but after reading a few reviews I'm actually looking forward to having a play with it, it sounds quite promising.
Just a quick look on youtube at one running the latest ICS OS, and its looks wank, but then thats what you get for that sort of money:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08BTTwZN-EQ
very sluggish, slow responses, jittery movements, no thank you.
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LeeM
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Most important thing is to try out typing, my iPad is as quick as a physical laptop but going back to my dads archos the space bar never picked up I was touching it first time round
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by Bart
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Originally posted by Kyle T
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Originally posted by Bart
And Alun, Flash is very quickly on its way out.
I've had a work issued iPad for a week or two now, and although it has really sold me on the tablet craze (I use it all the time), the lack of Flash is really hurting the iPad for me combined with some other frustrations I've got with the apple OS compared to android devices.
I think I'm going to do a bit of research into some Android competitors as I'm going to the states in July, so if there are a few ££ to be saved I may consider treating myself.
A work colleague has just ordered a "Zenithink C91" at £120 he's VERY sceptical but after reading a few reviews I'm actually looking forward to having a play with it, it sounds quite promising.
Just a quick look on youtube at one running the latest ICS OS, and its looks wank, but then thats what you get for that sort of money:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08BTTwZN-EQ
very sluggish, slow responses, jittery movements, no thank you.
Hit and miss with the cheapy chinese £100 tablets but there has been a few that have been spot on for the money.
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andy_mk3
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I just bought an iPad, even though I have a PC and a decent laptop  It's fantastic though, great for when in bed or going to a friends or whatever.
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Kyle T
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quote:
Originally posted by Bart
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Originally posted by Kyle T
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Originally posted by Bart
And Alun, Flash is very quickly on its way out.
I've had a work issued iPad for a week or two now, and although it has really sold me on the tablet craze (I use it all the time), the lack of Flash is really hurting the iPad for me combined with some other frustrations I've got with the apple OS compared to android devices.
I think I'm going to do a bit of research into some Android competitors as I'm going to the states in July, so if there are a few ££ to be saved I may consider treating myself.
A work colleague has just ordered a "Zenithink C91" at £120 he's VERY sceptical but after reading a few reviews I'm actually looking forward to having a play with it, it sounds quite promising.
Just a quick look on youtube at one running the latest ICS OS, and its looks wank, but then thats what you get for that sort of money:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08BTTwZN-EQ
very sluggish, slow responses, jittery movements, no thank you.
Yuk that video does look horrible, but I've seen some rather generous reviews. Apparently it was initially released with firmware that destroyed the battery life and made the tablet run like a dog in general, that's since been resolved with a firmware update so I'm wondering if that video is a pre-update version.
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