What's your ideal tablet?

ilovejedd · 06-29-2012, 03:36 PM

Given the disappointed comments about the Nexus 7's lack of SD card slot, I'm curious to see what most folks would like to see in their ideal tablet (that's still within the limits of today's technology).

Mine would be:

Portable

7" Super IPS+ LCD (I dislike AMOLED)
1280x800 or higher resolution
dual-core Cortex A9 or faster
1GB or more RAM
3G/LTE + WiFi
SD card slot
front-facing camera (optional)
Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean
handwriting recognition
10-hour minimum battery life continuous use, at least 1-week standby
250g (same weight as PRS-350)
$250 or lower price tag

Couch surfer

basically the Asus Transformer Infinity with Jelly Bean and some weight loss

wodin · 06-29-2012, 03:43 PM

With exception of ICS (witing for the update for that) or Jelly Bean, mine's in my pocket. It's a Samsung Galaxy Note.

tubemonkey · 06-29-2012, 03:46 PM

Nexus 7 + mSD card slot

cHex · 06-29-2012, 04:15 PM

* wifi and 3g/4g and bluetooth connectivity
* no need to "root"
* handwriting recognition, voice recognition, etc.
* front and back cameras, works with Google Voice, Skype, etc.
* gps enabled, motion sensors
* biometric login (retina scan, fingerprint) that works
* easy to print documents, screenshots, etc.
* powerful GPU for HD video, gaming, etc.
* 4G+ RAM
* solid state HDD
* expandable memory
* multi-tasking
* long battery life
* light, inexpensive, rugged

ApK · 06-29-2012, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cHex

retina scan

Iris scan or facial recognition would be more practical using just a camera.

Anythewho...
My "ideal' tablet involves some yet uninvented technologies, like tactile response screen surface (for real keyboard feel. See the Star Trek TNG Tech manual....), folding reflective/transmissive dual mode display, ambient energy inductive charging, and infinite, free bandwidth. I can think of more.

Belfaborac · 06-29-2012, 04:31 PM

10" Super IPS+/AMOLED
1920x1200, 16:10
Fast enough (hey, I've no real idea what that actually entails in a tablet)
4GB RAM
60GB SSD or larger
SD card slot
Full-size USB port
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, no 3/4G
Ice Cream Sandwich or better
No camera
10-hour minimum battery life
Alloy body, minimum use of plastic
Less than 600g

GreenMonkey · 06-29-2012, 04:45 PM

7" - 8".

Decent screen (IPS, AMOLED, I'm not picky on a tablet)
Full size USB (like my Thrive). Full size SDXC (like my Thrive) would be a bonus.

D-pad and 4-6 buttons for games/emulation/etc...really wish someone would make a tablet with even a couple of buttons and a d-pad. Make use of that bezel

There are only a few terrible Chinese Android gadgets like this.

cjr72 · 06-29-2012, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wodin

With exception of ICS (witing for the update for that) or Jelly Bean, mine's in my pocket. It's a Samsung Galaxy Note.

After playing with my daughter's tablet I've come to realize that the ideal tablet for me is the one that I have on me and tablets are too big for me to bother to carry around all of the time. The rumors are strong now that my carrier (T-mobile USA) is coming out with the Note in July. I'm thinking that might be the best choice for me.

Penforhire · 06-29-2012, 04:46 PM

I do not want or need the 3G/4G electronics. One more data plan to pay for? No thanks! Wifi is wide-spread enough for me.

I'm split on the camera. Front-facing is handy for video calls but I don't really need it. OTOH, the idea of facial recognition security is attractive (don't care if it can be faked by a photo, thinking of just if I lose it). In my fantasy/perfect tablet I suppose I'd like a camera on a pivoting rail (can aim front or back) for maximum flexibility.

Handwriting recognition and a pen-friendly OS are big deals to me.

Needs to be uber-rugged. I want to be able to drop it without damage. Along the same lines, no cheap switches. I've had mechanical switches and slides all go bad on electronics that I use for years.

KindleChickie · 06-29-2012, 05:59 PM

One that would allow me to play yahoo games like dominoes and backgammon.

DiapDealer · 06-29-2012, 06:13 PM

What's a tablet?

RainingLemur · 06-29-2012, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

What's a tablet?

A fondle slab.

DiapDealer · 06-29-2012, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainingLemur

A fondle slab.

I must admit I'm slightly aroused by that terminology. I think I want one now.

gastan · 06-29-2012, 08:49 PM

* 10.1" superPLS screen (ala Samsung Galaxy Tab)
* ICS (or even better -- Win8)
* 10 hour or better battery life
* less than 1.5 lbs. (680 grams)
* 4:3 screen
* dual-core CPU
* 4GB of RAM
* WiFi
* Bluetooth
* SDHC or mSDHC card slot
* USB or mUSB
* front-facing camera (optional)
* rear-facing camera (mandatory)
* satellite GPS
* less than $300 US

The Star Walk astronomy app on my friends iPad makes me drool and you need the GPS and a rear-facing camera for those astronomy apps. And I just don't like widescreen tablets. But I'm not a fan of Apple nor will I shell out $500-$700 for a tablet so I guess all I can do is dream.

Dulin's Books · 06-29-2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenMonkey

D-pad and 4-6 buttons for games/emulation/etc...really wish someone would make a tablet with even a couple of buttons and a d-pad. Make use of that bezel

There are only a few terrible Chinese Android gadgets like this.

http://wikipad.com/

Quote:

Originally Posted by gastan

The Star Walk astronomy app on my friends iPad makes me drool and you need the GPS and a rear-facing camera for those astronomy apps. And I just don't like widescreen tablets. But I'm not a fan of Apple nor will I shell out $500-$700 for a tablet so I guess all I can do is dream.

ahhh another great use for the rear cam. i like the Nexus7 so either it or a Nexus 10 with a rear cam would do nicely. in fact if i could get the GTab 7.7 for $200 with Jelly Bean on board i would be throwing money at someone

06-29-2012, 03:36 PM	#1
ilovejedd hopeless n00b Posts: 5,110 Karma: 19597086 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the middle of nowhere Device: PW4, PW3, Libra H2O, iPad 10.5, iPad 11, iPad 12.9	What's your ideal tablet? Given the disappointed comments about the Nexus 7's lack of SD card slot, I'm curious to see what most folks would like to see in their ideal tablet (that's still within the limits of today's technology). Mine would be: Portable 7" Super IPS+ LCD (I dislike AMOLED) 1280x800 or higher resolution dual-core Cortex A9 or faster 1GB or more RAM 3G/LTE + WiFi SD card slot front-facing camera (optional) Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean handwriting recognition 10-hour minimum battery life continuous use, at least 1-week standby 250g (same weight as PRS-350) $250 or lower price tag Couch surfer basically the Asus Transformer Infinity with Jelly Bean and some weight loss Last edited by ilovejedd; 06-29-2012 at 04:27 PM.

06-29-2012, 04:31 PM	#6
Belfaborac Wizard Posts: 1,498 Karma: 5199835 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norway Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-950	10" Super IPS+/AMOLED 1920x1200, 16:10 Fast enough (hey, I've no real idea what that actually entails in a tablet) 4GB RAM 60GB SSD or larger SD card slot Full-size USB port Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, no 3/4G Ice Cream Sandwich or better No camera 10-hour minimum battery life Alloy body, minimum use of plastic Less than 600g

06-29-2012, 08:49 PM	#14
gastan Addict Posts: 221 Karma: 801624 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US Pacific Northwest Device: LePan II, Kobo Aura	* 10.1" superPLS screen (ala Samsung Galaxy Tab) * ICS (or even better -- Win8) * 10 hour or better battery life * less than 1.5 lbs. (680 grams) * 4:3 screen * dual-core CPU * 4GB of RAM * WiFi * Bluetooth * SDHC or mSDHC card slot * USB or mUSB * front-facing camera (optional) * rear-facing camera (mandatory) * satellite GPS * less than $300 US The Star Walk astronomy app on my friends iPad makes me drool and you need the GPS and a rear-facing camera for those astronomy apps. And I just don't like widescreen tablets. But I'm not a fan of Apple nor will I shell out $500-$700 for a tablet so I guess all I can do is dream. Last edited by gastan; 06-29-2012 at 08:51 PM.

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06-29-2012, 03:43 PM	#2
wodin Illiterate Posts: 10,279 Karma: 37848716 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Sandwich Isles Device: Samsung Galaxy S10+, Microsoft Surface Pro	With exception of ICS (witing for the update for that) or Jelly Bean, mine's in my pocket. It's a Samsung Galaxy Note.

06-29-2012, 03:46 PM	#3
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,762 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Nexus 7 + mSD card slot

06-29-2012, 04:15 PM	#4
cHex Zealot Posts: 127 Karma: 2843950 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Kindle Keyboard (K3)	* wifi and 3g/4g and bluetooth connectivity * no need to "root" * handwriting recognition, voice recognition, etc. * front and back cameras, works with Google Voice, Skype, etc. * gps enabled, motion sensors * biometric login (retina scan, fingerprint) that works * easy to print documents, screenshots, etc. * powerful GPU for HD video, gaming, etc. * 4G+ RAM * solid state HDD * expandable memory * multi-tasking * long battery life * light, inexpensive, rugged

06-29-2012, 04:45 PM	#7
GreenMonkey DRM hater Posts: 945 Karma: 2066176 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Device: Nook ST glow, Kindle Voyage	7" - 8". Decent screen (IPS, AMOLED, I'm not picky on a tablet) Full size USB (like my Thrive). Full size SDXC (like my Thrive) would be a bonus. D-pad and 4-6 buttons for games/emulation/etc...really wish someone would make a tablet with even a couple of buttons and a d-pad. Make use of that bezel There are only a few terrible Chinese Android gadgets like this.

06-29-2012, 04:46 PM	#9
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 2,230 Karma: 7145404 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle Voyage & iPhone 7+	I do not want or need the 3G/4G electronics. One more data plan to pay for? No thanks! Wifi is wide-spread enough for me. I'm split on the camera. Front-facing is handy for video calls but I don't really need it. OTOH, the idea of facial recognition security is attractive (don't care if it can be faked by a photo, thinking of just if I lose it). In my fantasy/perfect tablet I suppose I'd like a camera on a pivoting rail (can aim front or back) for maximum flexibility. Handwriting recognition and a pen-friendly OS are big deals to me. Needs to be uber-rugged. I want to be able to drop it without damage. Along the same lines, no cheap switches. I've had mechanical switches and slides all go bad on electronics that I use for years.

06-29-2012, 05:59 PM	#10
KindleChickie Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 573682 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: DX, iPad 2, Kindle 3, Nook simple touch	One that would allow me to play yahoo games like dominoes and backgammon.

06-29-2012, 06:13 PM	#11
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,569 Karma: 204127028 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	What's a tablet?