200 dollars tablet

DonalDuck · 10-17-2011, 06:08 PM

Hi!
I want to buy a tablet where i can listen to music, play games, maybe view some movies, have some apps, read some books, etc.
I was thinking about going to the kindle fire, but it hasn't camera, mic, sd card slot, it's not "free" into the android market and some other things, which i would like to have. 250 dollars is my maximum budget. I want it to have a decent screen and touch response and good hardware (i'm fine with the 7 inch screen)

So, what tablet do you think would suit me best ? (if you think i forgot something important in a tablet please say)

Thanks,
DD

charmian · 10-17-2011, 11:41 PM

How about the Lenovo Ideapad A1?

DonalDuck · 10-18-2011, 07:50 AM

i know it's over my budget but do any of you recommend a Samsung galaxy 7" tab?
About the A1, i think it's unavailable now...

Thanks,
DD

covfam · 10-19-2011, 09:22 PM

i have the samsung galaxy tab 7 inch i got last year when it was the only tablet out besides ipad and its ... ok playing with the HTC flyer with android 2.3.4 and htcsense2.1 ui its ALOT better but its $299 at best buy personaly id wait another month or two and save up to get the HTC flyer or look at the 7" thrive or the new galaxy tab 7 plus wich will ahve a dual core processer and honeycomb 3.2 wich will be much better for movies and games. also the HTC flyer has honeycomb coming to it as well.. its already officially in beta

kennyc · 10-20-2011, 05:17 AM

Virtual identical thread here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=153239

Filark · 10-20-2011, 04:59 PM

You might be happy with a Pocket eDGe. No longer being made, but available on ebay. Good forum support here under Android/enTourage eDGe.

Good luck! Have fun choosing!

DonalDuck · 10-21-2011, 06:35 PM

Thanks for all your replies. Are there any good, impartial reviews on HTC FLyer? And one more question: should i wait for windows 8?

susan_cassidy · 10-21-2011, 06:54 PM

Windows tablets are usually more expensive than other tablets, if you mean Windows 8 on a tablet.

Sweetpea · 10-22-2011, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonalDuck

Thanks for all your replies. Are there any good, impartial reviews on HTC FLyer? And one more question: should i wait for windows 8?

I can only speak from personal experience, but I must say, I really like my Flyer. It has a good battery life, a very good screen quality (very crisp!) and it reacts fast to my commands.

People complain that it doesn't have Honeycomb (yet), but so far I have zero problems with Gingerbread (I believe it's called: 2.3.4). But then, I don't have any experience with Honeycomb (or Gingerbread beside my Flyer, which also has the HTC Sense layer).

Unlike my cheapo 10" tablet, the capacitive buttons will rotate too, if you rotate the screen. So, in landscape, the buttons will be on the bottom, and in portrait, the buttons will be on the bottom.

I especially like the fact that the Flyer can connect to a PC using a driveletter. No need for special applications to access it. And it can be charged using USB (I have only used the supplied cable for it, but a micro-usb connector also fits). Those two facts where the main reason I bought the Flyer over the Acer.

Things like camera, I haven't tried out. That's not why I wanted a tablet, and I won't see me replacing my real photocamera with a tablet camera...

volwrath · 10-22-2011, 01:24 PM

Personally I am looking at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. Preorder stats tomorrow and its relatively expensive @ $399.00, but it is going to be a beast of a ereader

DonalDuck · 10-24-2011, 05:53 PM

also a blet me remake my question:
Hi, I haven't got a tablet or a reading device. My budget is low 200-250 (300 maximum) and i would like to have camera or mic. 7" screen is perfect. I also want a good processor. I will buy refurbish if it is fine (no scratches, etc.) and i want warranty at least for a year. SD card would be excellent and also very important i don't want to buy a device and suddenly there was nothing for it and it disappeared in time. As I said before, this will be my first buy and I want a good one. Last question (also a bit repeated): should I wait a year for tablets to drop prices, new softwares, etc?

PS: If there is nothing until 300 dollars please tell me my cheaper option

Thanks,
DD

covfam · 10-24-2011, 06:04 PM

donal there no need to wait a year.. because every year there will be another new model, like i suggested earlier, HTC flyer is a good machine for the price it has more functionality and quality than alot of larger more expensive tablets. the samsung galaxy tab 7.7 might be as good or a little better but thats down the road and ill be honest your probably not gonna get much better than the htc flyer without paying more. most everything cheaper that the htc flyer is cheaper for a reason, they are either using a porr quality screen, poorer battery life, conectivity ports, no access to the android market. sure if you look real hard someone may make one with a slightly faster cpu, or a larger amount of ram or cheaper prices ... but you wont find anything else as consistantly good for its price range yet. good luck on your shopping!

10-17-2011, 06:08 PM	#1
DonalDuck The Changer Posts: 69 Karma: 864 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: None	200 dollars tablet Hi! I want to buy a tablet where i can listen to music, play games, maybe view some movies, have some apps, read some books, etc. I was thinking about going to the kindle fire, but it hasn't camera, mic, sd card slot, it's not "free" into the android market and some other things, which i would like to have. 250 dollars is my maximum budget. I want it to have a decent screen and touch response and good hardware (i'm fine with the 7 inch screen) So, what tablet do you think would suit me best ? (if you think i forgot something important in a tablet please say) Thanks, DD

10-24-2011, 05:53 PM	#11
DonalDuck The Changer Posts: 69 Karma: 864 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: None	also a blet me remake my question: Hi, I haven't got a tablet or a reading device. My budget is low 200-250 (300 maximum) and i would like to have camera or mic. 7" screen is perfect. I also want a good processor. I will buy refurbish if it is fine (no scratches, etc.) and i want warranty at least for a year. SD card would be excellent and also very important i don't want to buy a device and suddenly there was nothing for it and it disappeared in time. As I said before, this will be my first buy and I want a good one. Last question (also a bit repeated): should I wait a year for tablets to drop prices, new softwares, etc? PS: If there is nothing until 300 dollars please tell me my cheaper option Thanks, DD Last edited by DonalDuck; 10-24-2011 at 06:04 PM.

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DonalDuck The Changer Posts: 69 Karma: 864 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: None	i know it's over my budget but do any of you recommend a Samsung galaxy 7" tab? About the A1, i think it's unavailable now... Thanks, DD

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covfam Addict Posts: 304 Karma: 1139862 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Ipod Touch,Ipad3,Kindle fire, Samsung Galaxy tab, Samsung Galaxy S3	i have the samsung galaxy tab 7 inch i got last year when it was the only tablet out besides ipad and its ... ok playing with the HTC flyer with android 2.3.4 and htcsense2.1 ui its ALOT better but its $299 at best buy personaly id wait another month or two and save up to get the HTC flyer or look at the 7" thrive or the new galaxy tab 7 plus wich will ahve a dual core processer and honeycomb 3.2 wich will be much better for movies and games. also the HTC flyer has honeycomb coming to it as well.. its already officially in beta

10-20-2011, 05:17 AM	#5
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Virtual identical thread here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=153239

10-20-2011, 04:59 PM	#6
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	You might be happy with a Pocket eDGe. No longer being made, but available on ebay. Good forum support here under Android/enTourage eDGe. Good luck! Have fun choosing!

10-21-2011, 06:35 PM	#7
DonalDuck The Changer Posts: 69 Karma: 864 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: None	Thanks for all your replies. Are there any good, impartial reviews on HTC FLyer? And one more question: should i wait for windows 8?

10-21-2011, 06:54 PM	#8
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	Windows tablets are usually more expensive than other tablets, if you mean Windows 8 on a tablet.

10-22-2011, 01:24 PM	#10
volwrath Guru Posts: 713 Karma: 1001739 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Device: SGS3/PW2/Nexus72	Personally I am looking at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. Preorder stats tomorrow and its relatively expensive @ $399.00, but it is going to be a beast of a ereader

10-24-2011, 06:04 PM	#12
covfam Addict Posts: 304 Karma: 1139862 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Ipod Touch,Ipad3,Kindle fire, Samsung Galaxy tab, Samsung Galaxy S3	donal there no need to wait a year.. because every year there will be another new model, like i suggested earlier, HTC flyer is a good machine for the price it has more functionality and quality than alot of larger more expensive tablets. the samsung galaxy tab 7.7 might be as good or a little better but thats down the road and ill be honest your probably not gonna get much better than the htc flyer without paying more. most everything cheaper that the htc flyer is cheaper for a reason, they are either using a porr quality screen, poorer battery life, conectivity ports, no access to the android market. sure if you look real hard someone may make one with a slightly faster cpu, or a larger amount of ram or cheaper prices ... but you wont find anything else as consistantly good for its price range yet. good luck on your shopping!

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