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Anyone got a cheap tablet?

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ninja · 28/03/2012 10:21

I really lust after an ipad but a) not sure if I'd actually love using it as much as I think I would b) think the kids would take it over

So... I was wondering whether buying a cheap tablet (like this would give me a chance to see if I like using one and also give the kids something cheaper to play with if I do decide I want I can afford an ipad.

Anyone got one similar, is there any point? The reviews seem Ok

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ninja · 30/03/2012 18:16

used one!

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UnChartered · 30/03/2012 18:19

i've been lurking as also looking for a cheap tablet for DD (4yrs) and being eversoslightly anti Apple, the one Cunning linked too looks very good value.

have you actually got it, Cunning?

TheCunningStunt · 30/03/2012 18:43

Not yet Sad. I emailed them but it does state on the site for free delivery it can take 5-10 days. I will let you know....

ninja · 04/04/2012 17:19

Has it arrived yet?

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Duckypoohs · 22/04/2012 01:34

I actually ended up purchasing the tablet in the op, I have to say it's a bit fab, it's not as simple as an ipad because for some reason some apps don't download from the store, but it's easy enough to download and install them.

The touchscreen is fine, and it does everything I want it to, I actually freaking hate itunes after having an iphone 4, it's bliss just to be able to cut and paste things rather than sync. I do find apple and ios a bit well boring tbh, I gave Dp my iphone in favour of his desire hd.

NetworkGuy · 23/04/2012 03:27

Found the links and descriptions useful. Thanks... here's my twopenneth...

I've been using an Archos 70 (cost 99.xx just before Christmas). It runs Android 2.2 (while that 110 quid tablet offers 4.0, and seems a good buy for a more up-to-date version).

I have not yet tried the mini-HDMI output to a TV but have been very pleased with it, using it for checking e-mail, keeping notes, general browsing (with Firefox some of the time), and for radio (TuneIt is a rather good free app - I paid for the pro version which also allows recording and playback of the audio).

On SeaSky.org (radio service, broadcasts via World Radio Network wrn.org) there was mention of a meteor shower that should have been visible in the early mornings of Sat/Sun. Got the Google Sky Map and was out yesterday around 3am (but it was cloudy and started raining at 4:30, so had to put the tablet away). Tablet was able to use the net via wi-fi (my Android phone acting as hotspot for the tablet).

I rather like the 60 pound one that was shown on a link earlier - OK, it is still Android v2.2 but handy that it has USB ports and Ethernet [RJ45] as well as handling microSD storage cards. I might buy one to try it out with USB keyboard/ mouse keeping the Archos for use when I am out (via mobile phone).

The Archos 70 has an app to give you a photo frame, cycling through pix on your tablet (and has a 'leg' to allow it to stand up). I considered the 'leg' a bit flimsy but Poundland had some 'iPad' stands which can be used with other tablets too, and won't break the bank!

TheCunningStunt · 23/04/2012 12:42

Hmmm it arrived and it is ok. Would I buy again? nope. DS ended up with an iPod touch Blush

The screen of the one I linked is so clunky compared to my iPad. I wasn't expecting it to be great, but a little more sensitive would have been good, it was also quite slow.

Sparklingbrook · 23/04/2012 12:44

We got one from Play.com at Christmas £99. You have to sit on top of the router. Sad DH says we need to buy a new router now. Hmm

NetworkGuy · 25/04/2012 11:50

Thanks for the warning about that tablet TCS. Sorry to read of your experience. Have to admit having some slight temptation to get an iPod Touch myself (but partly because of a Sonos system app which replaces a 280 pound remote control, for "free" [plus cost of iPod, of course]).

UnChartered · 25/04/2012 11:54

i missed these updates earlier - thanks for the warning TCS, is it no good at all, then?

mine would mainly be for heavy-handed 4yr old DD, would you not recommend then?

TheCunningStunt · 25/04/2012 14:28

It's pretty slow to load games etc uncharted. And if your 4yr old is like my 5 yr old, they have little patience to wait for things to happen. I wouldn't recommend it no. It's just to clumsy to use....or maybe I am just used to slightly better? I don't know.

UnChartered · 25/04/2012 14:34

thanks TCS

i'll look at something else then that isn't apple

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Rassy · 25/04/2012 15:08

I'm very tempted by the Blackberry tablet and hoping it would be more useful for me as have a Blackberry phone?! My friend has one and raves about it!

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