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VineGal · 03-12-2012, 11:31 AM

Hi all!

Thanks for your responses!

They are very helpful.

Someone had posted it would be good to know price point, etc.

1. Price-
Prob $250 at most. This probably won't be my permanent "tab", so don't want to invest alot
I have read about tablets with great specs coming at some point at the $250 range.
I had planned on holding off until they came out, but with traveling, etc to my Dr's, I'll want to get all info plus the 500+ page book he requires into electronic form so I don't have to lug all of that with me.

2. Galaxy Note
Yes, I've seen the Galaxy Note and it's definitely out of my range right now.

3. Galaxy Media Player: It's around 200 and size seems good. But I don't know all the specs of functionality. Do you have feedback on that device?
4. IPAD:
Yes, those are great! My son who is in 1st grade has one at school for a "digital classroom" pilot project.
But, not sure about price and size since will be taking with me to Dr visits etc.

6. Size
Since I will be taking with me, I'm wondering if a smaller screen (ie 7")and less weight would be best.

6. Smartphones/Other mobile alternatives:
a. It's getting to the point that we need to be able to have access to information on the go (ie..they cancelled son's soccer game while we were on the way up there but did not know because we didn't have access to internet)
b. Husband does not like small screens of smart phones, so he's been hesitant about purchased. He was maybe thinking of some type of "air card"/netbook or tablet combo.

So, I'd love to get any input from you all about what tools you use (smartphone, tab, etc). If you have opted not to use smartphone, then what you use.

Thanks SOOO much!

As always, you have such great info!

03-12-2012, 11:31 AM	#7
VineGal Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Still looking. (Trying Nook Tab and NookST, Don't meet needs)	Hi all! Thanks for your responses! They are very helpful. Someone had posted it would be good to know price point, etc. 1. Price- Prob $250 at most. This probably won't be my permanent "tab", so don't want to invest alot I have read about tablets with great specs coming at some point at the $250 range. I had planned on holding off until they came out, but with traveling, etc to my Dr's, I'll want to get all info plus the 500+ page book he requires into electronic form so I don't have to lug all of that with me. 2. Galaxy Note Yes, I've seen the Galaxy Note and it's definitely out of my range right now. 3. Galaxy Media Player: It's around 200 and size seems good. But I don't know all the specs of functionality. Do you have feedback on that device? 4. IPAD: Yes, those are great! My son who is in 1st grade has one at school for a "digital classroom" pilot project. But, not sure about price and size since will be taking with me to Dr visits etc. 6. Size Since I will be taking with me, I'm wondering if a smaller screen (ie 7")and less weight would be best. 6. Smartphones/Other mobile alternatives: a. It's getting to the point that we need to be able to have access to information on the go (ie..they cancelled son's soccer game while we were on the way up there but did not know because we didn't have access to internet) b. Husband does not like small screens of smart phones, so he's been hesitant about purchased. He was maybe thinking of some type of "air card"/netbook or tablet combo. So, I'd love to get any input from you all about what tools you use (smartphone, tab, etc). If you have opted not to use smartphone, then what you use. Thanks SOOO much! As always, you have such great info!