tablets: What tablet to get?

[pc9460]

Hey what are some good suggestions for a table that I should get?
I'm looking for the following:

-Expandable memory
-7" or 10" screen
-Under $300
-Maybe an hdmi output
-Android or Windows
-decent battery life

They must be good, so a decent processor is required along with ram. I would use it mostly to surf, maybe do some online homework assignments with it so adobe flash player must work, watch videos that I download plus hook it up to my tv and look at etexts which are pdf format.

Also, Which one is better, android or windows based?

[SurferPup]

Buy the iPad mini as Apple has a lot of good productivity Apps and it is beautiful piece of hardware to utilise.

[mrsir2009]

Bear in mind that you can't get a GREAT tablet for only $300 - However, you can still get a decent one. For around $300 the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) 8GB WiFi is a pretty good option. I dunno if it's got HDMI out, but it's got a 7" screen, expandable memory, good battery life...

[Spink10]

Originally Posted by mrsir2009

Bear in mind that you can't get a GREAT tablet for only $300 - However, you can still get a decent one. For around $300 the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) 8GB WiFi is a pretty good option. I dunno if it's got HDMI out, but it's got a 7" screen, expandable memory, good battery life...

Good suggestion based on features wanted.

[cheezeit]

Originally Posted by mrsir2009

Bear in mind that you can't get a GREAT tablet for only $300 - However, you can still get a decent one. For around $300 the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) 8GB WiFi is a pretty good option. I dunno if it's got HDMI out, but it's got a 7" screen, expandable memory, good battery life...

Nexus 7.... $199, it'll smoke the tab 2. pure google experience as well. expandable memory with usb otg cable. only down fall is the HDMI out.

[thejadedmonkey]

For that price point, get a Nook.

Lightest and highest resolution screen in a 7" tablet.

[MythicFrost]

I know it's $400 but the Nexus 10 is a fantastic tablet. It's the best of the best in the Android world right now I think. Dual Cortex-A15, powerful GPU, 300 PPI, etc.

[tbayrgs]

Originally Posted by thejadedmonkey

For that price point, get a Nook.

Lightest and highest resolution screen in a 7" tablet.

I've never used the newest models but based on your requirements, I'd agree that the Nook HD+ looks best.

• 9" HD screen
• expandable memory via microSD
• HDMI out compatible

Also, the 32 GB model is only $299. Seems like best value.

[flameproof]

Originally Posted by mrsir2009

Bear in mind that you can't get a GREAT tablet for only $300 - However, you can still get a decent one. For around $300 the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) 8GB WiFi is a pretty good option. I dunno if it's got HDMI out, but it's got a 7" screen, expandable memory, good battery life...

I rather go for the Note 2. It's a bit more expensive, but if you want productivity then the S-Pen is an amazing tool. S-Pen beats stupid finger works 10 times.

[mrsir2009]

Originally Posted by flameproof

I rather go for the Note 2. It's a bit more expensive, but if you want productivity then the S-Pen is an amazing tool. S-Pen beats stupid finger works 10 times.

Yeah, the note is the premium device, and is subsequently better, however it’s a bit out of the OP’s $300 price range.

[idufour]

Originally Posted by pc9460

Hey what are some good suggestions for a table that I should get?
I'm looking for the following:

-Expandable memory
-7" or 10" screen
-Under $300
-Maybe an hdmi output
-Android or Windows
-decent battery life

They must be good, so a decent processor is required along with ram. I would use it mostly to surf, maybe do some online homework assignments with it so adobe flash player must work, watch videos that I download plus hook it up to my tv and look at etexts which are pdf format.

Also, Which one is better, android or windows based?

Nexus 7.... Really the way todo go....

[JAT]

Originally Posted by pc9460

They must be good, so a decent processor is required along with ram. I would use it mostly to surf, maybe do some online homework assignments with it so adobe flash player must work, watch videos that I download plus hook it up to my tv and look at etexts which are pdf format.

Um, I don't think you will find anything that will work for this in your price range. Adobe abandoned Flash on mobile devices. Some Flash videos play ok, but it's the games and other interactive Flash stuff that fails on tablets. Including my son's Galaxy Tab 2 7".

[pc9460]

I'm leaning towards the Nexus 7 but the lack of expandable memory is making me think twice. I would like to throw some tv shows and maybe a movie on there. Any other recommendations besides the ones above?

[pc9460]

Is their any windows based tablets that one could get for under $300 that is decent performance wise?

[blueroom]

Originally Posted by pc9460

Is their any windows based tablets that one could get for under $300 that is decent performance wise?

Why not ask on a Windows forum? Windows 8 tablets aren't $300 though.

[thehustleman]

Originally Posted by pc9460

Hey what are some good suggestions for a table that I should get?
I'm looking for the following:

-Expandable memory
-7" or 10" screen
-Under $300
-Maybe an hdmi output
-Android or Windows
-decent battery life

They must be good, so a decent processor is required along with ram. I would use it mostly to surf, maybe do some online homework assignments with it so adobe flash player must work, watch videos that I download plus hook it up to my tv and look at etexts which are pdf format.

Also, Which one is better, android or windows based?

Nexus 7

Question, why are you opposed to apple and the ipad?

[quasinormal]

The Anus Novo with 10" crapacitive screen and 10 minute battery life looks perfect for $200.

http://www.chinabuye.com/ainol-novo-...ablet-pc-black

[cynics]

Nothing really meets all that criteria at that price. Nexus 10 is close but doesn't have expandable storage. Surface meets everything but not price. Etc etc

[mattopotamus]

Originally Posted by cynics

Nothing really meets all that criteria at that price. Nexus 10 is close but doesn't have expandable storage. Surface meets everything but not price. Etc etc

This. You really need to be willing to go to at least $400.

[AppleRobert]

Nook hd+
Kindle fire hd+

You said $300.

[blackhand1001]

Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. Flash cm10 on it. Its officially supported by cyanogenmod.

[ewils19]

I have a Nook HD+ and I love it. It definitely has some software issues that need to be worked out but I don't personally mind that. The biggest drawback is the limited App Store but its easy enough to enable adb and side load and the people over at xda have gotten a lot of great work done as far as rooting etc. I haven't delved into that side of it yet but when I get bored with my HD+ I'll probably try to figure all that out.
What I use the tablet for is mostly media consumption--reading, movies, web browsing, and some games. I've never used it for anything productive but I'm sure others have.

[pc9460]

Can I torrent videos directly from the nook?

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Didn't realize the nexus 7 came in a 32gb version. Thought for some reason it only came 8gb and 16gb. Do you know if you can download a torrent and download videos straight onto the tablet?

[Stooby Mcdoobie]

Originally Posted by pc9460

Do you know if you can download a torrent and download videos straight onto the tablet?

I think it's against the rules to discuss this here.