Looking For Recommedations

Ruff16965 · 11-10-2014, 08:11 AM

Good morning,

Need some advice on tablets/e-readers for the wife and myself. She currently has a Nook Color and I have a Nook HD, or did but that is another thread. We have about 1,700 Nook books and would like something that we can download the Nook reading app too and also the Kindle app.

You may ask why we just don't go with the new Samsung Nook, I am not impressed with it and the wife needs something without a camera as she works around HIPPA stuff all day and devices with a camera are not allowed.

MUST HAVES:

NO CAMERA!!
Android OS??
7" screen for her
9.5"-10.5" screen for him
At least 16GB of memory (32GB preferred) and expandable
WiFi
COST: I don't want to spend $500+ for device but expect to spend money for quality

I welcome all thoughts on what to look at or maybe more importantly what to avoid.

HarryT · 11-10-2014, 08:41 AM

Your requirement not to have a camera is a bit of a show-stopper for Android tablets, I'm afraid.

I would have recommended a Nexus 7 tablet for your 7" reader, but I'm afraid that it does have a camera.

If the "no camera" requirement is a hard and fast rule, you may be better of looking at dedicated eInk reading devices, rather than Android tablets. Eg, the Kobo H2O has an excellent 6.8" screen.

Ruff16965 · 11-10-2014, 10:03 AM

Harry,

I think the Nook Apps are only for Android and Apple, that is something I will have to check out.

Thanks you for the info I did not know that a camera was on all android device.

booklover6 · 11-10-2014, 10:35 AM

The best tablets without cameras are the Nook HD and the Nook HD+

These devices meet most of your requirements. Give your Nook HD to your wife, and get a Nook HD+ for yourself.

HarryT · 11-10-2014, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover6

The best tablets without cameras are the Nook HD and the Nook HD+

These devices meet most of your requirements. Give your Nook HD to your wife, and get a Nook HD+ for yourself.

Aren't they pretty ancient in terms of Android version?

booklover6 · 11-10-2014, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Aren't they pretty ancient in terms of Android version?

Yes, they are 2012 devices. So they are ancient in a lot of ways. My girls' 2 HDs are doing very well, and they get a LOT of use. The Nook HD hardware is excellent. And since they have the Play Store, one can run most Android apps, including the Kindle reading app. They are a good bang for the buck!

HarryT · 11-10-2014, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover6

Yes, they are 2012 devices. So they are ancient in a lot of ways. My girls' 2 HDs are doing very well, and they get a LOT of use. The Nook HD hardware is excellent. And since they have the Play Store, one can run most Android apps, including the Kindle reading app. They are a good bang for the buck!

I believe, though, that it's only the 7" tablet that the OP has the "no camera" requirement for, so no problem about getting a more modern 10" tablet. Lots to choose from.

booklover6 · 11-10-2014, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I believe, though, that it's only the 7" tablet that the OP has the "no camera" requirement for, so no problem about getting a more modern 10" tablet. Lots to choose from.

Oh, yes, true! Perhaps the new Nexus 9, which is $399. I haven't read any reviews, but the Nexus 7 is excellent.

11-10-2014, 08:11 AM	#1
Ruff16965 Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Device: Nook HD	Looking For Recommedations Good morning, Need some advice on tablets/e-readers for the wife and myself. She currently has a Nook Color and I have a Nook HD, or did but that is another thread. We have about 1,700 Nook books and would like something that we can download the Nook reading app too and also the Kindle app. You may ask why we just don't go with the new Samsung Nook, I am not impressed with it and the wife needs something without a camera as she works around HIPPA stuff all day and devices with a camera are not allowed. MUST HAVES: NO CAMERA!! Android OS?? 7" screen for her 9.5"-10.5" screen for him At least 16GB of memory (32GB preferred) and expandable WiFi COST: I don't want to spend $500+ for device but expect to spend money for quality I welcome all thoughts on what to look at or maybe more importantly what to avoid.

11-10-2014, 08:41 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Your requirement not to have a camera is a bit of a show-stopper for Android tablets, I'm afraid. I would have recommended a Nexus 7 tablet for your 7" reader, but I'm afraid that it does have a camera. If the "no camera" requirement is a hard and fast rule, you may be better of looking at dedicated eInk reading devices, rather than Android tablets. Eg, the Kobo H2O has an excellent 6.8" screen. Last edited by HarryT; 11-10-2014 at 09:02 AM.

11-10-2014, 10:03 AM	#3
Ruff16965 Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Device: Nook HD	Harry, I think the Nook Apps are only for Android and Apple, that is something I will have to check out. Thanks you for the info I did not know that a camera was on all android device.

11-10-2014, 10:35 AM	#4
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	The best tablets without cameras are the Nook HD and the Nook HD+ These devices meet most of your requirements. Give your Nook HD to your wife, and get a Nook HD+ for yourself.

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