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05 November 2012, 10:30 AM
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Tablet Advice
Morning All
I am looking to get the mrs a tablet for Christmas, dont know too much about them so looking for some good info here.
Only conditions are:
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I am looking to get the mrs a tablet for Christmas, dont know too much about them so looking for some good info here.
Only conditions are:
- has to be android, our phones our android so what to sync it with that.
- ideally around a 10" screen
- if possible both 3g and wifi connection
Cheers
05 November 2012, 10:33 AM
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No idea on the Android ones, but are you sure you need 3G - can you not tether it to your Android phone? That's what I do with my iPhone & iPad - using T-mobile so no extra charge.
05 November 2012, 11:34 AM
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I've got a Samsung galaxy 10.1 tab2 with wifi. I paid 299 for it with 50quid cash back from currys. Really like it, Does all the android stuff like phone. Now have to reduce the time my daughter uses it as she hooked! I like to use it on youtube while washing up :-) pop into currys and have a play :-)
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I popped into my local Currys yesterday (first time for 5 years - Just to keep David Lock happy! 
) to have a look at the Nexus 7.
Before I held it, I was convinced that this would be my next purchase to replace my old netbook. But I actually prefer my trusty netbook.
I just can't see how typing on a forum such as this is going to be as easy as it is now.
Am I missing something?
) to have a look at the Nexus 7. Before I held it, I was convinced that this would be my next purchase to replace my old netbook. But I actually prefer my trusty netbook.
I just can't see how typing on a forum such as this is going to be as easy as it is now.
Am I missing something?
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05 November 2012, 12:12 PM
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I popped into Currys yesterday to have a look at the Nexus 7.
Before I held it, I was convinced that this would be my next purchase to replace my old netbook. But I actually prefer my trusty netbook.
I just can't see how typing on a forum such as this is going to be as easy as it is now.
Am I missing something?
Before I held it, I was convinced that this would be my next purchase to replace my old netbook. But I actually prefer my trusty netbook.
I just can't see how typing on a forum such as this is going to be as easy as it is now.
Am I missing something?
The downsides, well, it depends what you do. Typing is okay and I can just about touch type on my iPad. Creating documents, spreadsheets or pretty much anything is painful. Possible, but painful.
So you haven't missed anything, and if I had to choose between my laptop and iPad I would take the laptop. As it is I have the luxury of both and take whichever one I know I will need for that particular occasion.
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05 November 2012, 12:15 PM
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[quote=Gear Head;10857247]I popped into Currys yesterday to have a look at the Nexus 7.
Before I held it, I was convinced that this would be my next purchase to replace my old netbook. But I actually prefer my trusty netbook.
I just can't see how typing on a forum such as this is going to be as easy as it is now.
Am I missing something?[/quote]
An interesting comment from someone who posted this a few days ago
"I can't see how Currys and PC World will be around in 5 years either.
All the tech that is being sold by them at the moment, just helps the user shop online.
Now that you can view hundreds of reviews for any one item online, you don't really need to visit the store anymore.
I can't remember the last time I purchased an electrical good from a shop.
"
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Am I missing something?
dl
Before I held it, I was convinced that this would be my next purchase to replace my old netbook. But I actually prefer my trusty netbook.
I just can't see how typing on a forum such as this is going to be as easy as it is now.
Am I missing something?[/quote]
An interesting comment from someone who posted this a few days ago
"I can't see how Currys and PC World will be around in 5 years either.
All the tech that is being sold by them at the moment, just helps the user shop online.
Now that you can view hundreds of reviews for any one item online, you don't really need to visit the store anymore.
I can't remember the last time I purchased an electrical good from a shop.
"==========
Am I missing something?
dl
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[QUOTE=David Lock;10857266]
I didn't intend on buying it from them. They only had the 16GB on the shelf anyway for £170.
Just though I would see what all the fuss about. And yes, would you believe it, I was approached twice in the space of 5 minutes by the sales staff.
That was my first visit for 5 years or so, at least. Can't see me going back anytime soon either.
I popped into Currys yesterday to have a look at the Nexus 7.
Before I held it, I was convinced that this would be my next purchase to replace my old netbook. But I actually prefer my trusty netbook.
I just can't see how typing on a forum such as this is going to be as easy as it is now.
Am I missing something?[/quote]
An interesting comment from someone who posted this a few days ago
"I can't see how Currys and PC World will be around in 5 years either.
All the tech that is being sold by them at the moment, just helps the user shop online.
Now that you can view hundreds of reviews for any one item online, you don't really need to visit the store anymore.
I can't remember the last time I purchased an electrical good from a shop."
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Am I missing something? dl
Before I held it, I was convinced that this would be my next purchase to replace my old netbook. But I actually prefer my trusty netbook.
I just can't see how typing on a forum such as this is going to be as easy as it is now.
Am I missing something?[/quote]
An interesting comment from someone who posted this a few days ago
"I can't see how Currys and PC World will be around in 5 years either.
All the tech that is being sold by them at the moment, just helps the user shop online.
Now that you can view hundreds of reviews for any one item online, you don't really need to visit the store anymore.
I can't remember the last time I purchased an electrical good from a shop.
"==========
Am I missing something?
dlJust though I would see what all the fuss about. And yes, would you believe it, I was approached twice in the space of 5 minutes by the sales staff.
That was my first visit for 5 years or so, at least. Can't see me going back anytime soon either.
05 November 2012, 12:48 PM
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[quote=Gear Head;10857305]
I didn't intend on buying it from them. They only had the 16GB on the shelf anyway for £170.
Just though I would see what all the fuss about. And yes, would you believe it, I was approached twice in the space of 5 minutes by the sales staff.
That was my first visit for 5 years or so, at least. Can't see me going back anytime soon either.
That must have been terrifying
david
I didn't intend on buying it from them. They only had the 16GB on the shelf anyway for £170.
Just though I would see what all the fuss about. And yes, would you believe it, I was approached twice in the space of 5 minutes by the sales staff.
That was my first visit for 5 years or so, at least. Can't see me going back anytime soon either.
That must have been terrifying
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