09-30-2012, 12:28 PM | #1 |
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Cheapest tablet that will play videos
I'm considering joining a gym, and when I use the cardio machines I like to watch movies. The last time I joined, I watched movies on my palm T/X, but it is long gone. At home, I have the tv and a dvd player, but I'd like a portable option.
My requirements: Cheap Play AVI or MP4 video files Cheap 7" Cheap Bluetooth would be a bonus, but not necessary I won't be using the tablet for anything else. |
10-07-2012, 06:49 PM | #2 |
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10-07-2012, 07:05 PM | #3 |
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Kobo Arc 16 gb for $199. Will be released in November.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/19/k...ands-on-video/ After this review was released, Kobo decided to double the storage on the base model and offer 16GB for $199, 32GB for $249 and 64 gb for $299. Runs on ICS and Kobo has confirmed it will be updated to Jelly Bean in a few months. Last edited by Cdesja5; 10-09-2012 at 08:56 AM. Reason: Wrong link! Corrected to right one... |
10-09-2012, 04:29 AM | #4 |
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I think Samsung Galaxy tabs are cheaper and provides much more features in much less prices.
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10-09-2012, 06:07 AM | #5 |
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Nah. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7 inch) is $250 (MSRP) for a 1GHz dual-core CPU, 1 GB RAM, 8GB storage (though with a microSD slot), and a 1024x600 screen. In terms of features and specifications, it is outclassed by the similarly-priced Google Nexus 7 (16 gig storage at that price, but no microSD slot, and a quad-core CPU) and the upcoming, and far cheaper, Kobo Arc ($200 for a 1.5GHz dual-core, 1 GB RAM, 16GB storage, and 1280x800 screen - at $250, you'll get 32GB storage, making it a far better deal, despite the lack of microSD slot, than the Tab at either price point)
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10-15-2012, 05:54 PM | #6 |
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Drop by your local BigLots and pick up a Polaroid PMID701i for $80. 7" ICS tablet... has a microSD slot, video out, and can play Netflix and with MX Player virtually all video formats. I have one (just to tinker around with) and it makes a nice simply player.
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10-16-2012, 11:26 AM | #8 |
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Indeed. One of the cheap off-brand tablets. Biglots often has them for even cheaper than that.
That's definitely the route for someone who put 'cheap' on their list three times and 'good' not once. $199 Nexus? $250 Galaxy?...please. Might as well suggest an iPad. |
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Depends what you need, of course. If a 1h video playing life is adequate for your needs, that's great. |
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10-16-2012, 12:47 PM | #10 |
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Might be able to pick up a used 1st gen Kindle Fire for a reasonable price, would be much better than a lot of the generic no-name devices.
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10-17-2012, 10:19 AM | #11 |
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If I go this route, the tablet will be tossed in a gym bag and handled roughly. I just need it for 30-60 minutes of distraction a couple times a week. Like I stated in my first post, I don't need anything else but video. $60-$80 is perfect.
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10-17-2012, 10:32 AM | #12 |
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Let us know if you get one. I've never actually tried one of those cheapies in person, and I'd like to hear how it works for you.
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10-17-2012, 10:41 AM | #13 |
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I'd rather have the rumored $99 Nexus....I'm ready to order.
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10-19-2012, 03:01 PM | #14 |
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I don't really know anything about this seller, but someone just mentioned them to me as a source for cheaper tablets. Thought I'd pass it along...
http://www.lightinthebox.com/c/android-tablets_4781 |
10-25-2012, 01:21 PM | #15 |
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Personally I'd go for a Nexus or Samsung as you know they have the horsepower for any video file out there, another factor is the Samsung's already come with all the needed codecs.
I imagine a lot of video on the cheap knockoffs would end up a stuttery mess or like a slideshow. |
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