Cheapest tablet that will play videos

Rich_D · 09-30-2012, 12:28 PM

I'm considering joining a gym, and when I use the cardio machines I like to watch movies. The last time I joined, I watched movies on my palm T/X, but it is long gone. At home, I have the tv and a dvd player, but I'd like a portable option.

My requirements:

Cheap
Play AVI or MP4 video files
Cheap
7"
Cheap
Bluetooth would be a bonus, but not necessary

I won't be using the tablet for anything else.

ZBoater · 10-07-2012, 06:49 PM

Nexus 7

Cdesja5 · 10-07-2012, 07:05 PM

Kobo Arc 16 gb for $199. Will be released in November.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/19/k...ands-on-video/

After this review was released, Kobo decided to double the storage on the base model and offer 16GB for $199, 32GB for $249 and 64 gb for $299. Runs on ICS and Kobo has confirmed it will be updated to Jelly Bean in a few months.

princysharma1990 · 10-09-2012, 04:29 AM

I think Samsung Galaxy tabs are cheaper and provides much more features in much less prices.

JD Gumby · 10-09-2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by princysharma1990

I think Samsung Galaxy tabs are cheaper and provides much more features in much less prices.

Nah. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7 inch) is $250 (MSRP) for a 1GHz dual-core CPU, 1 GB RAM, 8GB storage (though with a microSD slot), and a 1024x600 screen. In terms of features and specifications, it is outclassed by the similarly-priced Google Nexus 7 (16 gig storage at that price, but no microSD slot, and a quad-core CPU) and the upcoming, and far cheaper, Kobo Arc ($200 for a 1.5GHz dual-core, 1 GB RAM, 16GB storage, and 1280x800 screen - at $250, you'll get 32GB storage, making it a far better deal, despite the lack of microSD slot, than the Tab at either price point)

WillysJeepMan · 10-15-2012, 05:54 PM

Drop by your local BigLots and pick up a Polaroid PMID701i for $80. 7" ICS tablet... has a microSD slot, video out, and can play Netflix and with MX Player virtually all video formats. I have one (just to tinker around with) and it makes a nice simply player.

Rich_D · 10-16-2012, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillysJeepMan

Drop by your local BigLots and pick up a Polaroid PMID701i for $80. 7" ICS tablet... has a microSD slot, video out, and can play Netflix and with MX Player virtually all video formats. I have one (just to tinker around with) and it makes a nice simply player.

This might work! Thanks!

ApK · 10-16-2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich_D

This might work! Thanks!

Indeed. One of the cheap off-brand tablets. Biglots often has them for even cheaper than that.

That's definitely the route for someone who put 'cheap' on their list three times and 'good' not once.

$199 Nexus? $250 Galaxy?...please. Might as well suggest an iPad.

HarryT · 10-16-2012, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApK

Indeed. One of the cheap off-brand tablets. Biglots often has them for even cheaper than that.

That's definitely the route for someone who put 'cheap' on their list three times and 'good' not once.

$199 Nexus? $250 Galaxy?...please. Might as well suggest an iPad.

Beware of battery life. These cheap no-name Chinese Android tablets often have extremely poor battery life. Better battery life and better screen is what you're paying for with the Nexus, Galaxy Tab, etc.

Depends what you need, of course. If a 1h video playing life is adequate for your needs, that's great.

AnemicOak · 10-16-2012, 12:47 PM

Might be able to pick up a used 1st gen Kindle Fire for a reasonable price, would be much better than a lot of the generic no-name devices.

Rich_D · 10-17-2012, 10:19 AM

If I go this route, the tablet will be tossed in a gym bag and handled roughly. I just need it for 30-60 minutes of distraction a couple times a week. Like I stated in my first post, I don't need anything else but video. $60-$80 is perfect.

ApK · 10-17-2012, 10:32 AM

Let us know if you get one. I've never actually tried one of those cheapies in person, and I'd like to hear how it works for you.

booklover6 · 10-17-2012, 10:41 AM

I'd rather have the rumored $99 Nexus....I'm ready to order.

AnemicOak · 10-19-2012, 03:01 PM

I don't really know anything about this seller, but someone just mentioned them to me as a source for cheaper tablets. Thought I'd pass it along...
http://www.lightinthebox.com/c/android-tablets_4781

Teknikal · 10-25-2012, 01:21 PM

Personally I'd go for a Nexus or Samsung as you know they have the horsepower for any video file out there, another factor is the Samsung's already come with all the needed codecs.

I imagine a lot of video on the cheap knockoffs would end up a stuttery mess or like a slideshow.

09-30-2012, 12:28 PM	#1
Rich_D Evangelist Posts: 492 Karma: 975614 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA Device: Android phone & nook Glow	Cheapest tablet that will play videos I'm considering joining a gym, and when I use the cardio machines I like to watch movies. The last time I joined, I watched movies on my palm T/X, but it is long gone. At home, I have the tv and a dvd player, but I'd like a portable option. My requirements: Cheap Play AVI or MP4 video files Cheap 7" Cheap Bluetooth would be a bonus, but not necessary I won't be using the tablet for anything else. __________________ Life's too short to drink cheap scotch, smoke a bad cigar or read a poorly written book. Free Online Back-up For Your eBooks. Sign up via my link and we BOTH get FREE Space! My Dropbox Referral http://db.tt/ODEBtge

10-07-2012, 07:05 PM	#3
Cdesja5 Wizard Posts: 1,084 Karma: 2089284 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Device: Kobo Touch & Mini,Sony T1, Galaxy Tab 10.1,Samsung S2 phone,iPod Touch	Kobo Arc 16 gb for $199. Will be released in November. http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/19/k...ands-on-video/ After this review was released, Kobo decided to double the storage on the base model and offer 16GB for $199, 32GB for $249 and 64 gb for $299. Runs on ICS and Kobo has confirmed it will be updated to Jelly Bean in a few months. __________________ Chantal Unless otherwise stated, my edits are to correct the auto-correct... Last edited by Cdesja5; 10-09-2012 at 08:56 AM. Reason: Wrong link! Corrected to right one...

10-16-2012, 12:47 PM	#10
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 7,401 Karma: 18771935 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: AuraHD, Nook HD+, Kindle 2,3,T , Opus, TF101, Nexus7, iPT, iPhone5	Might be able to pick up a used 1st gen Kindle Fire for a reasonable price, would be much better than a lot of the generic no-name devices. __________________ ~Brian "The test of any good fiction is that you should care something for the characters; the good to succeed, the bad to fail. The trouble with most fiction is that you want them all to land in hell together, as quickly as possible." — Mark Twain

10-17-2012, 10:19 AM	#11
Rich_D Evangelist Posts: 492 Karma: 975614 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA Device: Android phone & nook Glow	If I go this route, the tablet will be tossed in a gym bag and handled roughly. I just need it for 30-60 minutes of distraction a couple times a week. Like I stated in my first post, I don't need anything else but video. $60-$80 is perfect. __________________ Life's too short to drink cheap scotch, smoke a bad cigar or read a poorly written book. Free Online Back-up For Your eBooks. Sign up via my link and we BOTH get FREE Space! My Dropbox Referral http://db.tt/ODEBtge

10-17-2012, 10:32 AM	#12
ApK What did you call me? Posts: 3,176 Karma: 16000009 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ, USA Device: Kindle	Let us know if you get one. I've never actually tried one of those cheapies in person, and I'd like to hear how it works for you. __________________ Join me in getting money for nothing: Join Ebates. Use my referral link, and we both get free money!

10-07-2012, 06:49 PM	#2
ZBoater Gadgeteer Extraordinaire Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Paperwhite, Nexus 7, iPad 3	Nexus 7

10-09-2012, 04:29 AM	#4
princysharma1990 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: none	I think Samsung Galaxy tabs are cheaper and provides much more features in much less prices.

10-15-2012, 05:54 PM	#6
WillysJeepMan Evangelist Posts: 466 Karma: 2657938 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Aluratek Libre Pro, Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire HD, GTab 2 7.0	Drop by your local BigLots and pick up a Polaroid PMID701i for $80. 7" ICS tablet... has a microSD slot, video out, and can play Netflix and with MX Player virtually all video formats. I have one (just to tinker around with) and it makes a nice simply player.

10-17-2012, 10:41 AM	#13
booklover6 Wizard Posts: 1,521 Karma: 1842136 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kindle PW & Touch, Kobo Glo & Mini, KFHD7, + kids' KF2, Lenovo 7"	I'd rather have the rumored $99 Nexus....I'm ready to order. __________________ Anne, Mom to 4 kids & 4 Parrots.

10-19-2012, 03:01 PM	#14
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 7,401 Karma: 18771935 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: AuraHD, Nook HD+, Kindle 2,3,T , Opus, TF101, Nexus7, iPT, iPhone5	I don't really know anything about this seller, but someone just mentioned them to me as a source for cheaper tablets. Thought I'd pass it along... http://www.lightinthebox.com/c/android-tablets_4781 __________________ ~Brian "The test of any good fiction is that you should care something for the characters; the good to succeed, the bad to fail. The trouble with most fiction is that you want them all to land in hell together, as quickly as possible." — Mark Twain

10-25-2012, 01:21 PM	#15
Teknikal Addict Posts: 282 Karma: 2336626 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belfast Device: Sony T1, Nexus-7	Personally I'd go for a Nexus or Samsung as you know they have the horsepower for any video file out there, another factor is the Samsung's already come with all the needed codecs. I imagine a lot of video on the cheap knockoffs would end up a stuttery mess or like a slideshow.

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