Cheap Android tablet recommendations? (1 Viewer)

[taubstumm]

if you can wait a couple of months until the ipad 3 comes out, then you should be able to pick up an ipad 1 or 2 for seriously cheap. that's my vague plan, anyway. android yokes might have cool names but ipad is the real deal. ipad is to android as slayer is to anal cunt.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

iPad is a pain in the hole for not allowing you to put movies on it and all the other iTunes stuff that drives me bonkers anyways.

 

[pete]

iPad is a pain in the hole for not allowing you to put movies on it and all the other iTunes stuff that drives me bonkers anyways.

you can put movies on it... as long as you convert them first

but yes, iTunes.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

you can put movies on it... as long as you convert them first

but yes, iTunes.

Convert them how?

To what format?

 

[pete]

Convert them how?

To what format?

http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

 

[brianoak]

how easy is it to use? gave the parents a windows 7 netbook a while back but it's all a bit much for a pair of septuagenarians

I gave my Mam a loan of one of these for browsing

http://www.google.co.uk/chromebook/

Got a USB port for external storage too. She likes it. Took her a bit to get her head around the lack of traditional OS though.

 

[Goodbye]

I like the idea of a chrome book but I don't like the idea of using one offline

 

[brianoak]

I like the idea of a chrome book but I don't like the idea of using one offline

Possible workaround. The is a 16g SSD drive inside. Guy in my class opened one up.

https://plus.google.com/114012576513324908790/posts/iGwo79bmkCM

He installed Unbuntu 11.04 then enabling to load files from the hardrive.

http://chromeos-cr48.blogspot.com/2011/04/ubuntu-1104-for-cr-48-is-ready.html

Haven't tried it myself yet but it seems to be working great for him.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

You're too good to me, man.

 

[pete]

i'm the best

 

[Goodbye]

didn't you give the same info a few weeks ago - or do I have internet degaview

 

[pissypants]

if you can wait a couple of months until the ipad 3 comes out, then you should be able to pick up an ipad 1 or 2 for seriously cheap. that's my vague plan, anyway. android yokes might have cool names but ipad is the real deal. ipad is to android as slayer is to anal cunt.

Hmm, have you seen how much an iPad 1 still costs on eBay? They're still a very much sought after item - I'd imagine because everyone has the same idea as you on this!

 

[pete]

what's the latest on these? I'm seeing 7" wifi & 3g, 8GB, 512mb android tablets for under €100 and am thinking one might be good for the olds.

anyone?

 

[Denny Oubidoux]

I'd like one of those google nexus ones

 

[Theseus Mock]

I would stay far away from Chinese Android tablets, what better way to introduce technology to non-tech people by giving them a horrible experience?

I'd go for a Nexus 7 if it's android you're set on. But ideally an iPad mini should be a default choice for oldens/technotards, will last years and probably will get a lot more use.

 

[pete]

I would stay far away from Chinese Android tablets, what better way to introduce technology to non-tech people by giving them a horrible experience?

I'd go for a Nexus 7 if it's android you're set on. But ideally an iPad mini should be a default choice for oldens/technotards, will last years and probably will get a lot more use.

yeah i'd be all for iPad, but there's about €250 (that i don't have) in the difference.

 

[lemonbravo]

I was going to get one of these for chrimbo http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0051GSRR6/?tag=thumpedcom04-21

But got a 2nd hand Asus 10" tablet from the siblings for ma b'day!
It's sweet, I really like it.

I think it's easier to make android tablets more kid safe than ipads/itouches etc.

 

[GO]

I'm thinking of getting the young wan one of these....I'm assuming a clever 6 y/o could operate the shit out of one,yes?

 

[lemonbravo]

I'm thinking of getting the young wan one of these....I'm assuming a clever 6 y/o could operate the shit out of one,yes?

mine does.
a few games, drawing apps, youtube, netflix. She loves it.
A lot of the 'free' games that the kids seem to like invariably have some features where you have to 'buy' some stupid thing within the game, so you make sure you've things set up so you don't come in one day to find €100 euro's worth of rainbow dolphin gems on your credit card bill.

But you can set it up so they can't buy anything, can't install stuff, filters and all that jazz.

 

[GO]

mine does.
a few games, drawing apps, youtube, netflix. She loves it.
A lot of the 'free' games that the kids seem to like invariably have some features where you have to 'buy' some stupid thing within the game, so you make sure you've things set up so you don't come in one day to find €100 euro's worth of rainbow dolphin gems on your credit card bill.

But you can set it up so they can't buy anything, can't install stuff, filters and all that jazz.

Awesome.Thats perfect.She's keen to get her hands on some tech..and no doubt some rainbow dolphin gems....and I'm keen to get her started.

Dad of the year mug 2012 edition is in the bag!


Takes me right back it does...oh Oric One..you'll never be forgotten!