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Blossom, since you want to keep the price at $200 maximum, you'll be using the tablet mainly for reading, and you already have Kindle books, it seems like the Kindle Fire might be a good choice for you. It looks like it has a very nice screen. I don't know if lack of external SD card storage would matter to you. The 8GB internal (approximately 6GB available for user content) is enough to hold 80 apps, plus 10 movies or 800 songs or 6,000 books. Plus, there's the cloud if you have easy wifi access. I'm also wondering if content could be stored on our computer and then sideloaded onto the Fire via USB cable. |
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Blossom, if you really just want a nighttime lcd reader, the original Pandigital Novel works very well and can be had for 80 bucks nowdays. I use one every night. Coolreader and Aldiko work great in night mode. The kindle app works fine, but is a little bright even in night mode.
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?InvtId=RR7T10WWH7 But if you want a better res screen and some horsepower under the hood, I think the Kindle Fire is a good buy. The Nook Color has been going for 150 bucks refurbed on and off for a while now and is bound to go that low (or lower) in the upcoming Holiday season. I'm tempted to buy the fire even though I can't really justify it and the lack of a slot bugs me. Really hoping B&N is going to respond sometime soon with a NC2 to see what it might offer. |
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Thanks Dale this is very good to know.
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10-15-2011, 05:54 AM | #101 |
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10-15-2011, 10:32 AM | #102 | |
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But, I really like the 8 inch 4:3 format. So much so, I'm seriously considering the Archos 80 G9 as my "real" ereader. The engadget review makes interesting reading. Here is the link: http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/archos-80-g9-review/ Basic specs: ARCHOS 80 G9 8" 8GB $270 226x155x11.7mm (8.90 x 6.11 x 0.46 inch) - 465g (17 oz) USB Full Sized USB Micro MicroSD/SDHC HDMI output6 (Mini HDMI) WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR Built-in GPS Built-in speakers G-sensor Vibrator Built-in kick stand Built-in Microphone Another thought for Blossom. The Coby Kyros 7024 is well built and is my carry ereader. I have not installed Mantano but CoolReader, Aldiko, Nook, FBReader and Kindle all work well (side loaded and installed). Anroid Market does not come pre-installed but I installed Amazon Market and Mantano is there. Regards - John P.S. I do have one "real" tablet: The Toshiba Thrive. P.S.Jr. I can't recommend the Micro Cruz. I understand some people love them. I just don't happen to one of those people. Last edited by Jabby; 10-15-2011 at 10:53 AM. |
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The Vizio Tablet is only $248 now at Walmart.
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10-15-2011, 01:22 PM | #104 | |
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10-15-2011, 01:24 PM | #105 |
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Just checked Costco - $235 there.
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