Looking for a Tablet

ProfCrash · 08-21-2011, 12:10 PM

I am looking for a tablet. I don't need something for serious work. I am looking for a device that will allow me to surf the net, watch movies, check email, and the like when I am traveling. I have a full computer at home but I can see myself playing stupid facebook games in bed while watching tv with the Hubby.

I do not want an IPad. I want to be able to play silly facebook games on my tablet. I tried my friends IPad and the games I played did not work on the IPad.

My Husband has an Archos HD device that is 4 inches big and he really likes it.

I am looking for something under $300 and would like something 7-10 inches. I don't need 3G, I won't be using it enough to justify paying for a data package and I am counting on being able to use WiFi in places that I travel. That could be a dangerous assumption though.

Right now I am looking at the Archos 101 Internet Tablet.

I am open to anything. I would love to know what Amazon is going to release but I doubt that I am going to find out in time for my Birthday and I would like something for a trip to Hawaii and Australia in October.

polly · 08-21-2011, 02:03 PM

It's $100 over your price limit, but have you looked at the Asus Transformer? It has a fast processor and gorgeous screen. When paired with its keyboard, it becomes a netbook. Battery life for the tablet is eight hour; when paired with a keyboard, it lasts for 16 hours. I'm still testing that on mine. I've been using it off and on for the last day and a half, and the battery indicator says that it's 99% charged.

Kosst Amojan · 08-21-2011, 02:14 PM

Just check out http://h41112.www4.hp.com/promo/webos/us/en/ every day. They're selling the Touchpad 16gb for $99 cause HP is getting out of the consumer PC business. As stores start to return them to HP they should return to stock. Ordered one from Best Buy myself this morning (now sold out).

=X= · 08-21-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I am looking for a tablet ... I do not want an IPad. I want to be able to play silly facebook games on my tablet. I tried my friends IPad and the games I played did not work on the IPad.

...

Right now I am looking at the Archos 101 Internet Tablet.

Those silly little games are CPU and RAM demanding. The Archos will not be enough tablet for you. You're going to need a minimal Tegra 2 device to handle those games.

You can try to get the HP tablet which is going on sale for $99 (you'll have to look around to get this deal)at Best Buy or $300 at Amazon

Else there is nothing out in the market that supports those features at your price point. The closest are

The Acer Ionica 500 is $360 10"
The Acer Inoica 100 will be $329 7" (suppose to release in sept)

The next ones are Thrive $390 and Acer $400

=X=

ProfCrash · 08-21-2011, 05:56 PM

Thanks!

aceflor · 08-22-2011, 12:32 AM

Have a look at the galaxy tab, the 7" version, it has a very good price now that all the honeycombs 10.1" are out and all the hype.

bettyallen · 08-22-2011, 02:52 AM

Samsung Galaxy Tab is perfect for your budget and needs!

ProfCrash · 08-22-2011, 07:46 AM

Thanks for the help! I am researching some new choices. If you have any more ideas, I am open.

And if anyone knows anything about composters, I am trying to figure out which one I want.

Synergi · 08-22-2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I am looking for a tablet. I don't need something for serious work. I am looking for a device that will allow me to surf the net, watch movies, check email, and the like when I am traveling. I have a full computer at home but I can see myself playing stupid facebook games in bed while watching tv with the Hubby.

I do not want an IPad. I want to be able to play silly facebook games on my tablet. I tried my friends IPad and the games I played did not work on the IPad.

My Husband has an Archos HD device that is 4 inches big and he really likes it.

I am looking for something under $300 and would like something 7-10 inches. I don't need 3G, I won't be using it enough to justify paying for a data package and I am counting on being able to use WiFi in places that I travel. That could be a dangerous assumption though.

Right now I am looking at the Archos 101 Internet Tablet.

I am open to anything. I would love to know what Amazon is going to release but I doubt that I am going to find out in time for my Birthday and I would like something for a trip to Hawaii and Australia in October.

Grab the HP touchpad for 100 bucks at B&N while its still in stock..

p_a_smith · 08-22-2011, 03:24 PM

I have an Archos 70IT (7" screen and 8 gig memory with another 32 in the Micro sd slot) and find it perfect for silly little games (java and flash) great for watching television and movies and basic internet (surfing and short emails). Right now they are really cheap on ebay as retailers sell them off in preparation for the new Gen 9 stuff that is coming in September.

ProfCrash · 08-22-2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p_a_smith

I have an Archos 70IT (7" screen and 8 gig memory with another 32 in the Micro sd slot) and find it perfect for silly little games (java and flash) great for watching television and movies and basic internet (surfing and short emails). Right now they are really cheap on ebay as retailers sell them off in preparation for the new Gen 9 stuff that is coming in September.

Thanks for the info

jocampo · 08-22-2011, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I am looking for a tablet. I don't need something for serious work. I am looking for a device that will allow me to surf the net, watch movies, check email, and the like when I am traveling. I have a full computer at home but I can see myself playing stupid facebook games in bed while watching tv with the Hubby.

I do not want an IPad. I want to be able to play silly facebook games on my tablet. I tried my friends IPad and the games I played did not work on the IPad.

My Husband has an Archos HD device that is 4 inches big and he really likes it.

I am looking for something under $300 and would like something 7-10 inches. I don't need 3G, I won't be using it enough to justify paying for a data package and I am counting on being able to use WiFi in places that I travel. That could be a dangerous assumption though.

Right now I am looking at the Archos 101 Internet Tablet.

I am open to anything. I would love to know what Amazon is going to release but I doubt that I am going to find out in time for my Birthday and I would like something for a trip to Hawaii and Australia in October.

Hey, welcome to mobileread ...

... just joking ...

I would suggest the Lenovo or most recent Samsung Galaxy 10 inches. Yes, the Galaxy wifi does not have a lot of ports, but it is very well built and the colors and resolution are great! I've played with those two and they are smooth and fast. I do also like the Asus, but it is kind of heavy for my taste.

I know you said no iPad, but there are plenty of games and apps. for the iPad. However, if you really need Flash or games that use it, that will be a limited factor.

Also, will sound crazy, but the HP tablet is on sale for 99.99. It has flash support and Kindle for webOs. Keep in mind that the on going support will be limited or none, but for that price, is a great deal, cheaper than a Kindle 3.

Filark · 08-22-2011, 07:08 PM

Woot! has the Viewsonic gTablet 10.1" for $239.99 today. It might do.

http://www.woot.com/

My husband just got a Galaxy Tab 10.1 and it is beautiful (but over your budget)!

Good luck! Happy Birthday!

=X= · 08-22-2011, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filark

Woot! has the Viewsonic gTablet 10.1" for $239.99 today. It might do.

http://www.woot.com/

My husband just got a Galaxy Tab 10.1 and it is beautiful (but over your budget)!

Good luck! Happy Birthday!

This one's a winner should be able to play your facebook games. The only downside is it has 512MB DRAM where most have 1GB (twice the DRAM).

The other caveat it does not run HoneyComb (Android's latest 3.x) but runs 2.2.

=X=

Noah98 · 08-22-2011, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =X=

This one's a winner should be able to play your facebook games. The only downside is it has 512MB DRAM where most have 1GB (twice the DRAM).

The other caveat it does not run HoneyComb (Android's latest 3.x) but runs 2.2.

=X=

The Viewsonic G Tablet has a crappy screen though (try propping it up on a table and viewing anything)

08-21-2011, 12:10 PM	#1
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Looking for a Tablet I am looking for a tablet. I don't need something for serious work. I am looking for a device that will allow me to surf the net, watch movies, check email, and the like when I am traveling. I have a full computer at home but I can see myself playing stupid facebook games in bed while watching tv with the Hubby. I do not want an IPad. I want to be able to play silly facebook games on my tablet. I tried my friends IPad and the games I played did not work on the IPad. My Husband has an Archos HD device that is 4 inches big and he really likes it. I am looking for something under $300 and would like something 7-10 inches. I don't need 3G, I won't be using it enough to justify paying for a data package and I am counting on being able to use WiFi in places that I travel. That could be a dangerous assumption though. Right now I am looking at the Archos 101 Internet Tablet. I am open to anything. I would love to know what Amazon is going to release but I doubt that I am going to find out in time for my Birthday and I would like something for a trip to Hawaii and Australia in October.

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polly Evangelist Posts: 454 Karma: 270240 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony PRS 650, PocketBook 360, Astak PocketPro (RIP), Tungsten T3	It's $100 over your price limit, but have you looked at the Asus Transformer? It has a fast processor and gorgeous screen. When paired with its keyboard, it becomes a netbook. Battery life for the tablet is eight hour; when paired with a keyboard, it lasts for 16 hours. I'm still testing that on mine. I've been using it off and on for the last day and a half, and the battery indicator says that it's 99% charged.

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Kosst Amojan Addict Posts: 207 Karma: 19597 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Just check out http://h41112.www4.hp.com/promo/webos/us/en/ every day. They're selling the Touchpad 16gb for $99 cause HP is getting out of the consumer PC business. As stores start to return them to HP they should return to stock. Ordered one from Best Buy myself this morning (now sold out).

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ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Thanks!

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aceflor Wizard Posts: 3,472 Karma: 48036360 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: where the sun lives, or so they say Device: Pocketbook Era, Pocketbook Inkpad 4, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Scribe	Have a look at the galaxy tab, the 7" version, it has a very good price now that all the honeycombs 10.1" are out and all the hype.

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bettyallen Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: 1153 Gregory Lane Frankfort, KY Device: none	Samsung Galaxy Tab is perfect for your budget and needs!

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ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Thanks for the help! I am researching some new choices. If you have any more ideas, I am open. And if anyone knows anything about composters, I am trying to figure out which one I want.

08-22-2011, 03:24 PM	#10
p_a_smith Me, Myself, but not I Posts: 161 Karma: 228652 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kobo Original, Acer 200, Asus FHD, Kobo Touch	I have an Archos 70IT (7" screen and 8 gig memory with another 32 in the Micro sd slot) and find it perfect for silly little games (java and flash) great for watching television and movies and basic internet (surfing and short emails). Right now they are really cheap on ebay as retailers sell them off in preparation for the new Gen 9 stuff that is coming in September.

08-22-2011, 07:08 PM	#13
Filark Armed with a smile :) Posts: 1,421 Karma: 2463560 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California, USA Device: enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe, Samsung Galaxy Note II	Woot! has the Viewsonic gTablet 10.1" for $239.99 today. It might do. http://www.woot.com/ My husband just got a Galaxy Tab 10.1 and it is beautiful (but over your budget)! Good luck! Happy Birthday!