Dell windows tablets are nice for what you describe.For those of us sick of lugging a laptop around but need the full Office Suite plus ability to plug out for powerpoints etc, what's the choice here?
For more robust work I can still use my laptop but want something for travel and everyday use that's light and under $500 ideally.
well clearly the nexus doesn't hit the price point you are looking for, i missed that parti got my tech dumb mom the google nexus 10, and not only is she doing great with it, it's a freakin' fast awesome tablet.
they have a 7" as wellI want one of the larger displays. $200 would be ideal.
You feed your kids cat food?I know you want large screen shuke, but the iPad mini is awesome.
I just got two for my kids yesterday and had no intention of doing it. Target has them for 299 but you got a 75 gift card.
I went for cat food and felt like it was a pretty good deal.
Yeah, the minis are the absolute perfect size.I know you want large screen shuke, but the iPad mini is awesome.
I just got two for my kids yesterday and had no intention of doing it. Target has them for 299 but you got a 75 gift card.
I went for cat food and felt like it was a pretty good deal.
I'm guessing you got a first gen on closeout and not the new one on some insane black Friday deal. Still a fine purchase.AcerFC said:I know you want large screen shuke, but the iPad mini is awesome.
I just got two for my kids yesterday and had no intention of doing it. Target has them for 299 but you got a 75 gift card.
I went for cat food and felt like it was a pretty good deal.
So is the tablet part actually light or is it more like half a laptop? It looks pretty bulky.Abraham said:I have a dell venue at work. It's a nice machine.
how can you tell?I'm guessing you got a first gen on closeout and not the new one on some insane black Friday deal. Still a fine purchase.AcerFC said:I know you want large screen shuke, but the iPad mini is awesome.
I just got two for my kids yesterday and had no intention of doing it. Target has them for 299 but you got a 75 gift card.
I went for cat food and felt like it was a pretty good deal.
A bigger bezel is most likely the ones you have. I wouldn't worry because the ones you bought are just fine for kids. They are fine for adults as well.how can you tell?I'm guessing you got a first gen on closeout and not the new one on some insane black Friday deal. Still a fine purchase.AcerFC said:I know you want large screen shuke, but the iPad mini is awesome.
I just got two for my kids yesterday and had no intention of doing it. Target has them for 299 but you got a 75 gift card.
I went for cat food and felt like it was a pretty good deal.
Perfect for kids? I have heard differently.tommyGunZ said:Yeah, the minis are the absolute perfect size.AcerFC said:I know you want large screen shuke, but the iPad mini is awesome.
I just got two for my kids yesterday and had no intention of doing it. Target has them for 299 but you got a 75 gift card.
I went for cat food and felt like it was a pretty good deal.
Why would you use an SD card on this?I don't know what the "good" brands are. Also want to make sure I'm not missing out on functionality. For instance, that 10.1 Asus does not have an SD slot. Big deal?Shuke , you are overthinking it. Find one that is the size you like and a good brand (google, Asus, Samsung, dell, toshiba). Purchase.
There's no way I'd invest in a Kindle tablet. The ereader screen is fantastic as an ereader, but that's it. If you're looking at one of the "better" tablets, you're looking at one of the following three:Maurile Tremblay said:I've had the Kindle Fire, the Nexus 7, and the Nexus 10. In terms of hardware specs, they're all fantastic for the price. In terms of operating system, I much prefer the Nexuses to the Kindle, but I'm sure that plenty of people would be indifferent.
For me, the Kindle's inability to get along with Google was a pretty big handicap. The Google Play Store was inaccessible without rooting, and even ordinary Google apps like Gmail, Google Voice, Google Maps, Google Drive, and so on -- all of which I use heavily -- took some doing to install. You had to find a work-around because Kindle wouldn't allow any of those apps otherwise. (That was a few years ago; maybe things are different now.)
Curious to know what you heard? Grandparents got our near-3yo a mini for Christmas. Expecting her to really like it.Perfect for kids? I have heard differently.tommyGunZ said:Yeah, the minis are the absolute perfect size.AcerFC said:I know you want large screen shuke, but the iPad mini is awesome.
I just got two for my kids yesterday and had no intention of doing it. Target has them for 299 but you got a 75 gift card.
I went for cat food and felt like it was a pretty good deal.
What is the app ecosystem like on the Windows tablets? I assume you aren't getting anything from the Google/android app store or the Apple app store -- does Windows have its own? Same offerings as the others?I don't care for the form factor of the windows tablets. The dell and Microsoft and Asus are all well Built and sturdy but I think they are all thick and the bezels seem huge to me. They are nice machines. The surface rt is the only way that I think would threaten to win any design awards.
No idea, which is why I'm asking if it needs one. To increase memory?Why would you use an SD card on this?I don't know what the "good" brands are. Also want to make sure I'm not missing out on functionality. For instance, that 10.1 Asus does not have an SD slot. Big deal?Shuke , you are overthinking it. Find one that is the size you like and a good brand (google, Asus, Samsung, dell, toshiba). Purchase.
Our neighbor, whose daughter is in my son's class, has said that their 7" tablet just seems small for the books and apps her daughter uses for class.Curious to know what you heard? Grandparents got our near-3yo a mini for Christmas. Expecting her to really like it.Perfect for kids? I have heard differently.tommyGunZ said:Yeah, the minis are the absolute perfect size.AcerFC said:I know you want large screen shuke, but the iPad mini is awesome.
I just got two for my kids yesterday and had no intention of doing it. Target has them for 299 but you got a 75 gift card.
I went for cat food and felt like it was a pretty good deal.
Out of curiosity, why are you limiting yourself to a larger screen?
Videos and books are the only things I load onto the device. Anything else (music, pictures) can be streamed. Streaming requires an internet connection, but that's what a cell phone with FoxFi is for. (Books can be read from the cloud, but they're so tiny, the ones you're actively reading may as well stored locally.)7" may be small for apps for school. Hadn't considered that.
Doubtful the kids will need a ton of storage unless this is a primary school device where they are required to save a lot of items. Otherwise, moving data to a cheaper storage option (like a laptop) is very simple. I realize some people like to put a ton of music or photos or videos on their tablet but I have never seen the need. I put on what I want for a trip (for example) and clear it off when I'm done.
The older model has a silver/metallic type of border, the new one is completely black.A bigger bezel is most likely the ones you have. I wouldn't worry because the ones you bought are just fine for kids. They are fine for adults as well.how can you tell?I'm guessing you got a first gen on closeout and not the new one on some insane black Friday deal. Still a fine purchase.I know you want large screen shuke, but the iPad mini is awesome.
I just got two for my kids yesterday and had no intention of doing it. Target has them for 299 but you got a 75 gift card.
I went for cat food and felt like it was a pretty good deal.
The Nexus 7 review explains the old Nexus 7. I was actually going to say the entire article is a year old but the picture is correct for the new Nexus 7. Everything they say about it is wrong though.shuke -- here's a pretty good and recent top-10 list/review: link
Is anyone else confused by this post? AcerFC mentions he bought two ipad minis at Target. 17Seconds is saying he got a first gen closeout that is running Android 4,1 and has NEXUS written on it?The older model has a silver/metallic type of border, the new one is completely black.A bigger bezel is most likely the ones you have. I wouldn't worry because the ones you bought are just fine for kids. They are fine for adults as well.how can you tell?I'm guessing you got a first gen on closeout and not the new one on some insane black Friday deal. Still a fine purchase.I know you want large screen shuke, but the iPad mini is awesome.
I just got two for my kids yesterday and had no intention of doing it. Target has them for 299 but you got a 75 gift card.
I went for cat food and felt like it was a pretty good deal.
The older model has a dimpled back, the new one is smooth
The older model has NEXUS written across the top on the back, the new one has NEXUS written in the middle in landscape direction
The older model probably still ships with Android 4.1, the new one ships with 4.2 or 4.3 (depending on batch)
There's nothing wrong with the old one. The main benefit of the new one is a super sharp display but it also costs $30 more.
oh ####Is anyone else confused by this post? AcerFC mentions he bought two ipad minis at Target. 17Seconds is saying he got a first gen closeout that is running Android 4,1 and has NEXUS written on it?The older model has a silver/metallic type of border, the new one is completely black.A bigger bezel is most likely the ones you have. I wouldn't worry because the ones you bought are just fine for kids. They are fine for adults as well.how can you tell?I'm guessing you got a first gen on closeout and not the new one on some insane black Friday deal. Still a fine purchase.I know you want large screen shuke, but the iPad mini is awesome.
I just got two for my kids yesterday and had no intention of doing it. Target has them for 299 but you got a 75 gift card.
I went for cat food and felt like it was a pretty good deal.
The older model has a dimpled back, the new one is smooth
The older model has NEXUS written across the top on the back, the new one has NEXUS written in the middle in landscape direction
The older model probably still ships with Android 4.1, the new one ships with 4.2 or 4.3 (depending on batch)
There's nothing wrong with the old one. The main benefit of the new one is a super sharp display but it also costs $30 more.
When did Apple start running android on its minis.
Posts like this isn't helping Shukes confusion.![]()
BUMPshuke said:Nook HD+ 9" 16GB for $150. This is Google play equipped, so it's basically an Android, right? Or is it still not considered an "open android" tablet?
Not sure how close you are to pulling the trigger but $50 off the 16 GB Kindle Fire 7" HD and HDX ends today. I was in the same boat as you, looking for something primarily for my soon-to-be 3 year old son, and was leaning Kindle Fire. I jumped on the HDX for $179 last night.dot. am in the exact same boat for my 3yo. im strongly leaning towards the kindle fire. free streaming movies on amazon prime is a huge plus.
im on an ipad4 retina right now, and am kicking myself for spending this much money on a tablet. i literally use it for netflix, web, fantasy football apps, etc. nothing that i "need an ipad for". my own fault, but theres no way im dropping apple money for my kids.
its for their birthdays (March), so im just going to wait until after xmas to get something potentially used or refurbished. i would have pulled the trigger right away on that $99 from best buy, but i missed out. they use my wife's non-hd kindle fire and it does just fineNot sure how close you are to pulling the trigger but $50 off the 16 GB Kindle Fire 7" HD and HDX ends today. I was in the same boat as you, looking for something primarily for my soon-to-be 3 year old son, and was leaning Kindle Fire. I jumped on the HDX for $179 last night.dot. am in the exact same boat for my 3yo. im strongly leaning towards the kindle fire. free streaming movies on amazon prime is a huge plus.im on an ipad4 retina right now, and am kicking myself for spending this much money on a tablet. i literally use it for netflix, web, fantasy football apps, etc. nothing that i "need an ipad for". my own fault, but theres no way im dropping apple money for my kids.![]()
Does google play = open android?It's a fine machine shuke. You will want to confirm that the apps they need for school will work on it, but they should.
I've been close a couple times today, but I've convinced myself we need bigger than 7" THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID.Not sure how close you are to pulling the trigger but $50 off the 16 GB Kindle Fire 7" HD and HDX ends today. I was in the same boat as you, looking for something primarily for my soon-to-be 3 year old son, and was leaning Kindle Fire. I jumped on the HDX for $179 last night.dot. am in the exact same boat for my 3yo. im strongly leaning towards the kindle fire. free streaming movies on amazon prime is a huge plus.
im on an ipad4 retina right now, and am kicking myself for spending this much money on a tablet. i literally use it for netflix, web, fantasy football apps, etc. nothing that i "need an ipad for". my own fault, but theres no way im dropping apple money for my kids.![]()
Kindles are not full android. I would call amazon (seriously). They should be able to help.Does google play = open android?It's a fine machine shuke. You will want to confirm that the apps they need for school will work on it, but they should.
I'm talking about the Nook.Kindles are not full android. I would call amazon (seriously). They should be able to help.Does google play = open android?It's a fine machine shuke. You will want to confirm that the apps they need for school will work on it, but they should.
This is what I got for my son today. He turns 9 on Wednesday so hopefully the drones will deliver it here in time.Not sure how close you are to pulling the trigger but $50 off the 16 GB Kindle Fire 7" HD and HDX ends today. I was in the same boat as you, looking for something primarily for my soon-to-be 3 year old son, and was leaning Kindle Fire. I jumped on the HDX for $179 last night.dot. am in the exact same boat for my 3yo. im strongly leaning towards the kindle fire. free streaming movies on amazon prime is a huge plus.im on an ipad4 retina right now, and am kicking myself for spending this much money on a tablet. i literally use it for netflix, web, fantasy football apps, etc. nothing that i "need an ipad for". my own fault, but theres no way im dropping apple money for my kids.![]()
Sorry. I have no idea. I really like the nook in the store but have no idea how much access it has to the app ecosystem.I'm talking about the Nook.Kindles are not full android. I would call amazon (seriously). They should be able to help.Does google play = open android?It's a fine machine shuke. You will want to confirm that the apps they need for school will work on it, but they should.
Wife and I both have the Nook HD+ and they work very well for the kids. They are not open android (heavily on BN like the kindle is on Amazon) but unlike the Kindle you have access to the google play store. I rooted mine to make it more like an actual android tablet (which was pretty easy even for me) but the wife didn't want me to do her's and the kids have used both and like them a lot. Good display, easy to use, they can watch movies, play games and read books.Does google play = open android?It's a fine machine shuke. You will want to confirm that the apps they need for school will work on it, but they should.
Sold. What did you have to root it to do exactly?Wife and I both have the Nook HD+ and they work very well for the kids. They are not open android (heavily on BN like the kindle is on Amazon) but unlike the Kindle you have access to the google play store. I rooted mine to make it more like an actual android tablet (which was pretty easy even for me) but the wife didn't want me to do her's and the kids have used both and like them a lot. Good display, easy to use, they can watch movies, play games and read books.Does google play = open android?It's a fine machine shuke. You will want to confirm that the apps they need for school will work on it, but they should.