triplehd Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Before i donate my left nut for a new iPad, i know there's a sh*tload of cheap android tablets. Reading some reviews, some are decent, but the most common CON i hear about the cheap tablets are that they tend to freeze and break down within a few months. The main point of using the tablet is for my children to play games, watch videos, etc. I prefer a bigger tablet - 9" to 10" in size. Anyone can recommend a decent and reliable cheap tablet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Get a Lenovo x41 and load ice cream sandwich on it. Works like a charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 I bought a Vizio for my favorite wife at Christmas, it was under $200 and worked well. She dropped it a few times (inevitable) and it kept working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 If you want a 7" Tablet, I have a Samsung TAB2 for $199 with all the latest Android ICS4 updates. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/GT-P3113TSYXAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 the iPad is in a league of its own. I don't think its fair to compare. if you really want an iPad, another tablet just wont cut it. and the new iPad is much better than the iPad2 and obviously first gen. Having said this, the nexus 7 is pretty awesome. I just played with the fire HD and it too is pretty snazzy. where are you getting content? that is a big factor in the decision too. and of course, is there a good app for accessing this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Honestly I think you would be better off with a used iPad 1 then any of the cheap tablets out there. Just my 0.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 no more new iOS for the iPad one. the ipad 2 can be found at good prices too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickdangerous Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Seriously just get a used iPad 2. In the tablet world the iPad is King, hands down. Edited September 19, 2012 by rickdangerous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 ]you can just wait for the new Windows surface tablet comes with all bell an whistles and run flash this an advantage because the iPad can not run flash http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en/us/default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickdangerous Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I'm sorry but not being able to run flash is an ADVANTAGE. Anyway its not of much help suggesting him vapourware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Bought my daughter one of the cheaper 9 inch tablets last year (10'' Epad) was great for the first few weeks but then went to crap, needed to reload the software several times and then it started chewing battery power so had to be plugged in to use it etc etc around the same time I bought my other daughter a 7'' tablet from a well known brand, suffered the same [censored] within a few days.......... Needless to say the eldest now has an Ipad2 and the youngest an Ipod Get a 2nd hand Ipad instead its money well spent ! And I have the original Ipad still Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I bought the new ipad a few monthes ago and i have to say that it works great, im happy with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilFree Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Sprint is offering a 7" tablet free with service. I got a tablet for the entire office and will also be covering the service. I have 250 of them in my office. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) they were blowing out Motorola Xoom 32gb tablets with the Verizon data chip (optional service) running on the latest version of Android for a little over $200 just last week Toshiba Tegras come up with similar specs for $199 every now & then Edited September 19, 2012 by chronoluvvv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I'm sorry but not being able to run flash is an ADVANTAGE. Anyway its not of much help suggesting him vapourware. Why will this be an advantage and what is vapourware and it will an advantage if you buy the app like if you want to use hulu.com you need to sign up for huluplus to be able to see video in the ipad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 the blackberry playbook is going for 200 on ebay now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnkaz Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I have a Blackberry playbook. They are currently £129 (about 200 Dollars US) in the UK for 64gb. It's a quality piece of kit at stupid money, can access wifi and bluetooth, I use mine everyday. I also have a Galaxy Tab2 10.1 which is much more expensive but not as well made and slower than the Blackberry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 they were blowing out Motorola Xoom 32gb tablets with the Verizon data chip (optional service) running on the latest version of Android for a little over $200 just last week Toshiba Tegras come up with similar specs for $199 every now & then +1 Plenty of cheap dual core tablets out there right now. I'm still using my Acer A500 and have found no need to upgrade. Does everything I need it to do. Sent from my DROID RAZR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 +1 Plenty of cheap dual core tablets out there right now. I'm still using my Acer A500 and have found no need to upgrade. Does everything I need it to do. Sent from my DROID RAZR I saw some Acer's refurb 16gb and 32gb going for around $200-$225, as well as Asus 16gb around the same price. May venture out to get one of these. Also, from my research, found a new tablet from Visual Land called Prestige 10. Only one review which was positive, but may opt for the Acer/Asus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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