04-23-2011, 09:30 PM | #1 |
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Which Tablet
A while ago i was wondering whetherr to go to a ebook reader v. a tablet. I've decided on a tablet mostly because i tend to do stuff in unlit/poorly lit areas and wanted to get video playback with my cruncyroll membership. The only real advantage ereaderss have as far as i can tell at this point is battery life (i'm kind of dubious about the eyestrain thing because i get eye strain reading books).
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It should go without saying, but i'd prefer to pay less, but I don't need to have an extremely cheap tablet Probably other stuff here, but for manga reading, i can just download an app. |
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Galaxy Tab.
A wifi version is also (or will) be available on the market. Full Android Market out of the box and decent hardware specs. I actually own one and the resolution is really good and the playback is smooth for videos. For Manga, you are right, as long as you have access to Android Market, you can download a good app from there. But I personally prefer 10" for comics, but that's me. Even if you can root the Nook Color, won't give you the same experience like Galaxy Tab, not for video. The GT's CPU is more powerful, which you cannot make it better on the Nook Color regardless of if it's rooted or not. |
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04-26-2011, 06:22 AM | #4 |
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Well i would recommend going for a tablet when it comes to "eBook VS tablet" battle. And the battery i thing if you don't plan to go on a Alpine expedition where you would want to read an eBook should not be a concern when it comes to tablet. Most of them last a day and even more
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With your requirements you can choose almost any tablet out there. Especially with the 6.5 hrs. I would say that the new Galaxy tabs are your safe bet. Other things appeal more to me like the Asus transformer. Oh, oh! I almost forgot something... There was a rumour around that some tablet would support the "microsoft office 365" ... now THAT would be a game changer for me, because for just reading you can grab any tablet out there... but for really opting for work a tablet with this functionality would stand out *glares at his iPad for failing at Word and Powerpoint*. So, if you want to wait for something wait for this... otherwise just pick your poison. |
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yes, there is always something "right around the corner" If the existing models meet your needs ... buy and don't worry about what is coming. That's why I have the Xoom. It works for me. I do expect new, better, cheaper models to arrive (and they already are). |
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04-27-2011, 02:17 AM | #8 |
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I recently puchased an ipad 2. I was reading on the nook classic for a year. I actually prefer the ipad because I can read a book in low light conditions. With the nook classic- I always had to have a bright light shining on it to read.
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04-27-2011, 04:02 AM | #9 |
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What about the just released Asus Eee Transformer? I think it meets all your criteria save 3G/4G which if you aren't part of a plan already is usually over priced for a capped service that in no way is worth while on a device designed to consume audio and video streams over the web.
I'm with the OP either some sort of realistic mobile broadband service or leave it out. Heck even the ability to swap out SIM cards as needed would be good. Also while not the best of devices there is that one Viewsonic that whatever was running on sale last week. Not perfect but a heck of a lot less expensive than the other more refined devices like the Xoom or GT (really like both btw but just don't want an Android device...) Me? I am waiting for better windows devices if they eeeever come about. Also check out the tablet portal on Amazon. It has most of the mainstream as well as some detour devices so you can compare pretty easily. http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link...pf_rd_i=565108 |
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I have a galaxy tab. I bought it because I had to give my phone upgrade to my daughter, and I wanted to play around with an android device until my phone upgrade (daughter got an iphone). I really like it (went through the entire Angry Birds and Angry Birds Seasons), but I find I always grab my Kindle - the tab only makes it half the time. But, I transferred all the non-DRM movies I had in itunes, and boy, do those look nice! I used to watch only b&w on my ipod, but color really looks great on the tab.
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No doubt about the updates. And while it's been a while since I seriously considered a Linux distro, part of what I find off-putting is the rather random seeming updates. I think you are dead on why I don't feel comfy with the OS, it's the updates. I never thought of it but that feels right. I might have to setup a virtual PC and try a newer Ubuntu or something just for giggles. Great just what I need, another black hole to suck all my time away never to be had seen again! hahaha..
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