12-15-2016, 09:32 AM | #1 |
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My google nexus 7 (2012) is about to give up on me. It has slowed down to the point that it takes 20 minutes for a book to open, then page turns take forever.
I've not kept up with tablets. I would like to stick with android. Do you have any recommends on what is out there for reading on, with some netflix movie watching that is reasonably priced? Thanks Leslie |
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12-15-2016, 01:44 PM | #3 |
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Probably stick close to the nexus with a 7 or 8 inch tablet, and price hopefully under $300.00.
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12-15-2016, 07:08 PM | #4 |
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I don't know which country you're in, which will affect price, but you might like to have a look at some reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0". It has a 3:4 aspect ratio screen (2048 x 1536px AMOLED) which should be a good size for reading. Not necessarily the most portable device though.
Caveat: It's a later model than my own 8" Samsung tablet so I can't give it a based on personal experience. |
12-15-2016, 07:42 PM | #5 |
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Thanks. I'll go check this out.
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12-15-2016, 09:31 PM | #6 |
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While I agree that the S2 8" is a very nice tablet it's also pretty expensive. Right now it's on sale, probably till Christmas, and within your budget, but normally it's quite a bit over $300.
These days most good Android tablets are between $125 and $175. Some good choices are the Asus Zenpad S and the Acer A1-840FHD. These are both 8" tablets. The Asus has a 4:3 aspect ratio and the Acer has a 16:9 aspect ratio. I have the Acer and it's got a really fine screen. https://www.amazon.com/Asus-Zenpad-Z...words=zenpad+s I'm not saying these are better than the S2. They're not, but they're very good and they cost a lot less. Barry |
12-15-2016, 10:36 PM | #7 |
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i really prefer the reading mode on the samsung tablets (I've not seen this on others, but it's possible it exists?)
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12-16-2016, 12:23 AM | #8 |
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I would recommend Nvidia shield K1.
http://www.gsmarena.com/nvidia_shield_k1-7832.php Or if you can get your hands on a xiomi mi pad 2 http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_pad_2-7770.php I am in the same boat as you looking for a good Android tablet. These 2 so far have the best price to spec I have found. I am leaning towards Nvidia as I already own its nvidia shield tv. Though Xiaomi screen is making the decision difficult but Nvidia is very good with the os and software updates and fixes. |
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FYI Samsung Galaxy's have the hard button that takes you back to the main screen. If reading in landscape mode, I continually, accidentally, kept hitting it and going out of my book to the main screen. I no longer use my Galaxys.
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12-16-2016, 02:41 PM | #10 |
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Ebay still has cheap refurbished nexus 7s if you like your current model.
You have been asked how much do you want to spend, and what size. I would add what ratio, 4 3 or 16 10. Latter is better for video, some prefer former for reading. Some makes, models have no upgrades for marshmallow, but that it more of a techie thing than a user requirement, unless it affects favourite apps. E.g. my previous LENOVO was at android 5.01. Bbc I player had a long running incompatibility with that, only got fixed several months after I bought that tabet. Conversely, the virgin media tv app is fine with old android versions but does not work on some new android 6 tablets, like the pixel c Last edited by stumped; 12-16-2016 at 02:48 PM. |
12-16-2016, 03:38 PM | #11 |
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Thanks everyone. I'm not technical at all and hadn't even considered screen ratios. I'm off to investigate your suggestions!
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12-16-2016, 04:35 PM | #12 |
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Surely the new Amazon HD 8 would tick your boxes? From £85.49 in the UK. One of our young uns has the 10 and it feels far more android than early fires.
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12-18-2016, 12:04 AM | #13 |
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I've had the Zenpad S 8 linked upthread for over a year now, and it's great. It's my dedicated reading device, as well as web surfing in bed, and it hasn't given me a bit of trouble. If you're in the US, it's going for 169.99 on Amazon right now, and there's a slightly lower end version going for 119.99, which still has very good reviews.
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12-18-2016, 12:12 PM | #14 |
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Thanks everyone. I just ordered the Zenpad S 8. Should be here Wednesday. Looking forward to reading instead of waiting for pages turn!
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12-26-2016, 01:57 PM | #15 |
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I got my ZenPad S8 this Saturday. I must say I really like it, but I'll be happy when the z stylus arrives. My fingers just are too thick for any real selections (I really liked my Galaxy Note 8.0)...
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