Tablet suggestions?

djstevie · 29-11-2011, 16:34

Im looking to get a 10" tablet for Christmas but im confused by what to get as there seem to be SO MANY. Im looking to spend about £150. Anyone any ideas or do you reckon i would be better holding off until after the new year?

BTW seen a Archos G9 80 in HMV today for £160 reduced from £200 but some of the reviews on that are a bit meh about the screen.

**Hugh** · 29-11-2011, 16:42

Don't think you will get much for around £150.

These reviews may help.

I have a couple of tablets, and of the non-iPads, I prefer the Toshiba AT100, but that retails at £300 - £350.

djstevie · 29-11-2011, 16:45

Hugh would love the Toshiba one but its out my price range. Wife would kill me if i spent that lol. Cheers for the suggestions.

**Damien** · 29-11-2011, 16:45

I would say that the iPad is by far and away the best tablet at the moment. I am an Apple user but I wouldn't say that about the iPhone for example. The software of the other tablets is still some way behind.

If you can wait until Android matures some more or Windows 8 is released.

djstevie · 29-11-2011, 16:50

I love Android so its definately an Android tablet im after.

alferret · 29-11-2011, 17:12

Best droid table in your price range is http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Fire-Am.../dp/B0051VVOB2
Not for sale in europe yet but there is a lot of development going on over at XDA to release the full potential of this tablet.
Other than that you'll not get much in the way of anything worth a punt for £150

**Damien** · 29-11-2011, 17:19

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Originally Posted by djstevie

I love Android so its definately an Android tablet im after.

I would wait then until Android matures as a tablet platform and has the developer support. Next month is the CES Expo where we're sure to see a lot of hardware announcements.

Jimmy-J · 29-11-2011, 17:26

Here are a few tablets you might be interested in.

djstevie · 29-11-2011, 19:23

Thanks for the suggestions. Really want one but might wait till after the new year.

ZrByte · 29-11-2011, 21:33

I have a hannspree hannspad that I bought for about the price u are looking at. Its tegra 2 based so similar to iconia or transformer for performance. Very modable too but also quite rare at the moment. Just make sure you get the 1653 model for the improved touchscreen and viewing angles.
Typed this on my hannspad currently running android 2.3. Though I have also used honeycomb and there is a WIP build of ice cream sandwich available.

djstevie · 29-11-2011, 22:15

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Originally Posted by ZrByte

I have a hannspree hannspad that I bought for about the price u are looking at. Its tegra 2 based so similar to iconia or transformer for performance. Very modable too but also quite rare at the moment. Just make sure you get the 1653 model for the improved touchscreen and viewing angles.
Typed this on my hannspad currently running android 2.3. Though I have also used honeycomb and there is a WIP build of ice cream sandwich available.

You know of anywhere reliable that has stock?

ZrByte · 29-11-2011, 23:00

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Originally Posted by djstevie

You know of anywhere reliable that has stock?

Ebuyer get them in now and again. And I think Amazon last time I looked. Will have a proper look for you tomorrow when I have time.

Ravenheart · 30-11-2011, 08:43

The Gadget show did a short feature comparing 3 budget tablets last week. Might be worth a look too

http://fwd.channel5.com/gadget-show/...budget-tablets

djstevie · 30-11-2011, 16:53

Thanks again for everyones replies. I ended up ordering the Archos 70 8gb pad which is selling in CPW for £99 at the moment. Seems to get decent reviews for what i want to use it for so it should do me as a newbie to tablets anyway.

LondonRoad · 04-12-2011, 12:09

Sorry for hijacking the thread. Toying with the idea of getting one of these for my 10 year old. Do any of you know if there are any parental controls available for these?