November 20, 201213 yr So I was thinking about e-readers in the Book Thread and I got this recommendation from Steve: QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 09:28 AM) Here's the deal. Nook Tablet HD gives you the ability to expand storage, Kindle Fire HD is out of the box easier to install any app. I've had my original Nook Tablet for 11 months now, and still use it every day. It's great. That being said, the competition in the "smaller tablet" has exploded. If I were shopping today, I'd be looking at the Nexus 7 or 10 (probably 10, I love to use my Nook at the gym and stream HBO Go, Amazon Prime Instant Video, or Netflix and just watch shows. Makes burning the calories no big deal. Then just download the kindle app or the nook app and read your books as if it were a Fire or Nook. No real reason to not get something that out of the box opens you up to the Google Play Market. I like the price of Nexus 7....but of course I love the look and feel of the 10. I can't tell if it's a waste to get something the size of the 7 when I already have an iPhone. Meh. Any suggestions? Are there other products I should consider?
November 20, 201213 yr Author QUOTE (kev211 @ Nov 19, 2012 -> 10:34 PM) Get the ipad mini to piss Joecoolman off. lol they priced me out, big time but otherwise...yes, yes I would
November 20, 201213 yr Author So why not this: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-1...0838&sr=1-5 compared to the Nexus 10 at 100 dollars more?
November 20, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 19, 2012 -> 11:57 PM) So why not this: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-1...0838&sr=1-5 compared to the Nexus 10 at 100 dollars more? The Nexus 10 is the best 10" Android tablet you can buy. The screen is ridiculous, it's vanilla Android, and it will get updated first. No Touchwiz crap, no waiting on Samsung. Did I mention it has the fastest non A-50 series ARM chip on the planet? That $100 is well spent. Edited November 20, 201213 yr by chw42
November 20, 201213 yr Author QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 20, 2012 -> 12:03 AM) The Nexus 10 is the best 10" Android tablet you can buy. The screen is ridiculous, it's vanilla Android, and it will get updated first. No Touchwiz crap, no waiting on Samsung. Did I mention it has the fastest non A-50 series ARM chip on the planet? That $100 is well spent. Unfortunately, its a 100 I don't think I have Should I look at getting a better 7 you think or one of these ~300 10" ones?
November 20, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 20, 2012 -> 12:09 AM) Unfortunately, its a 100 I don't think I have Should I look at getting a better 7 you think or one of these ~300 10" ones? Nexus 7 is solid, but that's a 7 inch tablet... There's always the iPad 2...although that's $399 (nvm). But that's more dated than that Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. It depends on who you are buying it for. If you're buying it for grandma, Amazon Kindle Fire HD with the 8.9 inch screen or the Nook 9 inch tablet they just came out with. Those are targeted towards people who aren't as tech-savvy and I believe all those are around $300. If it's for somebody who likes to tweak stuff, go with Android tablets. Edited November 20, 201213 yr by chw42
November 20, 201213 yr So here's a question who has the Kindle Fire. I'm thinking of buying my brother (10) one of these since it has the nice FreeTime thing for kids. So is it worth the extra $40 to get the Kindle Fire HD over the $160 Kindle Fire?
November 20, 201213 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 20, 2012 -> 12:51 AM) So here's a question who has the Kindle Fire. I'm thinking of buying my brother (10) one of these since it has the nice FreeTime thing for kids. So is it worth the extra $40 to get the Kindle Fire HD over the $160 Kindle Fire? For a kid probably not. My daughter (11) has a Fire (non-HD), and it's more than enough tablet for her. We bought it for her before the HD came out, so I'm not sure of the new non-HD Fires have FreeTime. If they do, I'd say save the $40. The regular Fire is a very good tablet for the money.
November 20, 201213 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 20, 2012 -> 12:51 AM) So here's a question who has the Kindle Fire. I'm thinking of buying my brother (10) one of these since it has the nice FreeTime thing for kids. So is it worth the extra $40 to get the Kindle Fire HD over the $160 Kindle Fire? Visually, the tablets aren't all that different. The HD is less clunky and more slick, but she won't notice a difference. The sound difference is pretty stark, though. You are only talking $40, might as well get the new and improved one, in my opinion, regardless.
November 20, 201213 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 20, 2012 -> 10:46 AM) Visually, the tablets aren't all that different. The HD is less clunky and more slick, but she won't notice a difference. The sound difference is pretty stark, though. You are only talking $40, might as well get the new and improved one, in my opinion, regardless. I have the Kindle Fire HD, I love it except for the width of it, I have large hands and it can still get uncomfortable holding it in one hand for an extended period of time. But the screen, speed, and speakers are fantastic on it. For $200 I couldn't be much happier.
November 20, 201213 yr I just got the Samsung Galaxy 7 Tab 2.0 love it. it has an SD Card slot which no other 7 inch tablet has, and works as a universal remote for my tv/roku/etc - baller.
November 20, 201213 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 20, 2012 -> 10:46 AM) Visually, the tablets aren't all that different. The HD is less clunky and more slick, but she won't notice a difference. The sound difference is pretty stark, though. You are only talking $40, might as well get the new and improved one, in my opinion, regardless. $40 is a lot of f***ing money for starving kids in Africa, Steven!
November 20, 201213 yr QUOTE (Reddy @ Nov 20, 2012 -> 12:02 PM) I just got the Samsung Galaxy 7 Tab 2.0 love it. it has an SD Card slot which no other 7 inch tablet has, and works as a universal remote for my tv/roku/etc - baller. Although it's not as portable, I plug in an adapter in my nexus 7's microsd slot and can plug in any usb drive as extra storage.
November 20, 201213 yr This thread motivated me. Apparently with the latest OS update, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is an incredible steal at that price. Done. I'll probably upgrade it from Ice Cream Sandwich to Jelly Bean upon it's arrival.
November 20, 201213 yr Author QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 20, 2012 -> 02:49 PM) This thread motivated me. Apparently with the latest OS update, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is an incredible steal at that price. Done. I'll probably upgrade it from Ice Cream Sandwich to Jelly Bean upon it's arrival. I'm starting to lean that direction too. I can see the positives with the Nexus 10 over the Galaxy Tab 2...but the price paid for the extras is something I don't have. I think I would need the 10" monitor to really like the device, so I'd rather pay $300 for Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 than $200 for Nexus 7. I think. Anyone hear about any crazy Black Friday deals?
November 20, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 20, 2012 -> 03:23 PM) I'm starting to lean that direction too. I can see the positives with the Nexus 10 over the Galaxy Tab 2...but the price paid for the extras is something I don't have. I think I would need the 10" monitor to really like the device, so I'd rather pay $300 for Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 than $200 for Nexus 7. I have a 7 inch tablet right now, and really wanted more size. s***, this 10.1 is going to be lighter than the rooted Nook Tablet I have right now. Reviews you'll find for the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 are from May and June, but everything since the OS update just raves. I'm pretty excited. And yeah, I can't fathom spending another hundo on something so similar like the Nexus, when I can just Flash Jelly Bean on this bad boy.
November 20, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 20, 2012 -> 03:23 PM) Anyone hear about any crazy Black Friday deals? Here is where I've been checking the tech Black Friday deals. Scroll on down to the Tablet section to take a look at it: GizModo
November 20, 201213 yr I'm pretty sure we're gonna get the nexus 10.1. But the Galaxy S Tab talk is making me thing twice. Has anyone liked the surface? Poor windows.
November 20, 201213 yr Author How does this stack up? https://blackfriday.bestbuy.com/computers+a...b+memory++black Edited November 20, 201213 yr by Jake
November 21, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 20, 2012 -> 05:40 PM) How does this stack up? https://blackfriday.bestbuy.com/computers+a...b+memory++black That's a really well-reviewed tablet. http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/22/asus-tr...d-tf300-review/ The Tegra 3 processors are hot as hell (and not in the galaxy tab 2 10.1). I don't see you being unhappy with it. One feature missing on that is the IR Blaster on the Samsung (can be used to control home theater - something I'm intrigued by).
November 21, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 20, 2012 -> 05:40 PM) How does this stack up? https://blackfriday.bestbuy.com/computers+a...b+memory++black I personally prefer Asus tablets over non-Nexus Samsung ones. Plus you can get the keyboard dock for the Transformer. It's pretty nice.
November 21, 201213 yr I've heard great things about the Asus transformers, but for most reviews it just seems to come down on how they're behind on screen quality.
November 21, 201213 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 20, 2012 -> 04:51 PM) I'm pretty sure we're gonna get the nexus 10.1. But the Galaxy S Tab talk is making me thing twice. Has anyone liked the surface? Poor windows. I think a lot of people have liked the surface. The problem is, where do you go to even take a look at one? They are only in Microsoft stores and online. I'm not spending that type of cash when I can't even try the thing out at all. Also, their app store is still lacking. It will get much better because it is Windows, but still needs more apps.
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