Which tablet?

Ray Gin · Jul 28, 2014

I have acquired some TV shows on a USB pen and want to watch them when flying/on trains/coaches etc.

Don't really need apps/a great browser or anything, all I want it for is to watch TV shows on.

Which one(s) would you recommend? I've owned an iPad mini before so not keen on another one.

Cheers!

Ay Ay Ron · Jul 28, 2014

Not sure if they are still on offer but I picked up a 32gb Nexus 7 for £99 in Argos a few weeks back.
Cracking little tablet for the money.

Edit. Still on offer.

http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/8141222/searchTerm/Nexus+7.htm

Addicted · Jul 28, 2014

Very nice price, why's it so cheap, the older model?

Ol’ Tarby · Jul 28, 2014

Addicted said:
Very nice price, why's it so cheap, the older model?

Yeah it is. I'd pay 50 quid extra for the later model. My Mrs has it and its perfect for web browsing and watching films on

Ray Gin · Jul 28, 2014

Looks good but it's out of stock in the nearest 6 Argos stores, lol

Ay Ay Ron · Jul 28, 2014

When I got mine the newer model was £200 so I didn't think it was worth spending double as i only use it for wasting time at work and travelling.
Isn't it available for delivery?

Ray Gin · Jul 28, 2014

Nope! My own fault for leaving it so late, I need it before Friday.

Dredz06 · Jul 28, 2014

You looked on HotUkDeals Liam.?

Ol’ Tarby · Jul 28, 2014

http://www.tesco.com/direct/google-...tablet/278-0083.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=278-0083

170 quid in tesco at the minute, although I know in my Mrs' store it was on offer the other week at 150 so dunno if any others have it.

Ray Gin · Jul 28, 2014

Dredz06 said:
You looked on HotUkDeals @Liam.?

Very briefly. Aly sent me this link

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AHY1KMG/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Refurb'd ones are £93 posted

Xanda73 · Jul 28, 2014

I'm not sure if the one linked has a (micro)SD card slot, but the hudl from Tesco has and as long as the card is formatted in FAT32, it will work with at least 64GB cards.

I have one and use it almost exclusively for doing as the OP intends. It's not the best on the market but will do what you want absolutely fine.

I would recommend MXPlayer on Android too as a video player. Seems to play everything without problem or any adverts and is free.

imprezaworks · Jul 28, 2014

I'd just an iPad tbh

coolspot007007 · Jul 29, 2014

Xanda73 said:
I'm not sure if the one linked has a (micro)SD card slot

It doesn't, but you can buy a USB OTG cable for a few quid and use a variety of USB storage and some USB peripherals with it. It's worth spending the extra on the 2013 Nexus though, the extra cost puts it way ahead the likes of a Hudl, and arguably equal or ahead in a lot of areas of the ipad mini. When it's near half the cost of the Apple device, it's pretty hard to dismiss.

Ray Gin · Jul 29, 2014

£160 for a 2013 nexus 7 refurb'd in a1 condition, very tempted!

Ol’ Tarby · Jul 29, 2014

james24785 said:
http://www.tesco.com/direct/google-...tablet/278-0083.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=278-0083

170 quid in tesco at the minute, although I know in my Mrs' store it was on offer the other week at 150 so dunno if any others have it.

Liam. said:
£160 for a 2013 nexus 7 refurb'd in a1 condition, very tempted!

Pay the extra 10er for brand new

Ray Gin · Jul 29, 2014

Doh! Just realised the price haha. Will pop in and have a look! Cheers

Ray Gin · Jul 30, 2014

Going in 30 mins to collect my nexus 7

imprezaworks · Jul 30, 2014

I had one for a short period of time, hope you find it better than I did.

Ray Gin · Jul 30, 2014

What was it you didn't like? If I don't like it I have another iPad I can use lol.

imprezaworks · Jul 30, 2014

I found it too small and no where near as slick as my current iPad 2. Saying that I hardly use the iPad lol. I just find the iPad a better allrounder but then I'm no expert mate

DrR · Jul 30, 2014

Try watching a memory card with films on, on an iPad...

Ol’ Tarby · Jul 30, 2014

Liam. said:
Going in 30 mins to collect my nexus 7

Don't blame me if it's s**t lol

imprezaworks said:
I found it too small and no where near as slick as my current iPad 2. Saying that I hardly use the iPad lol. I just find the iPad a better allrounder but then I'm no expert mate

The 2013 nexus is a LOT "slicker" than the iPad 2

Ray Gin · Jul 30, 2014

Quite like it so far, screen is really really crisp and it's very responsive.

imprezaworks · Jul 30, 2014

I just preferred the iPad for what I needed it for. Liam, glad your happy mate

roberto. · Jul 27, 2015

Going to give this a bump as it's quite old now.

Thinking about upgrading my IPad as it has started to run pretty damn slow! It's an iPad 2 16gb, and I love it tbh but wouldn't mind an upgrade.

So what's the best alternatives? I know how good iPads are, but is the latest air 2? Worth the premium compared to some other on the market.

What do other people have? I've been looking at a hudl2 as they seem unbelievable cheap for what you get.

Any suggestions?

CrippsCorner · Jul 27, 2015

Surface 3. Expensive but does much more than an iPad.

Ray Gin · Jul 27, 2015

Rob182. said:
Going to give this a bump as it's quite old now.

Thinking about upgrading my IPad as it has started to run pretty damn slow! It's an iPad 2 16gb, and I love it tbh but wouldn't mind an upgrade.

So what's the best alternatives? I know how good iPads are, but is the latest air 2? Worth the premium compared to some other on the market.

What do other people have? I've been looking at a hudl2 as they seem unbelievable cheap for what you get.

Any suggestions?

The iPad Air 3 comes out in a couple of months iirc. I think I'm going to go for an iPad Air 2. Wifi, 64gb.

roberto. · Jul 28, 2015

kayzee said:
Surface 3. Expensive but does much more than an iPad.

Who makes them? Do you have one?

BGEarles · Jul 28, 2015

I've got the Surface Pro 2, great little tablet! Much better than my previous iPad [emoji4] As above, 100% better and does more than a iPad... Also its Microsoft that makes it.

Munson · Jul 28, 2015

iPad Air 2 is a super high quality device. The laminated screen and thin chassis make it feel like a piece of 6mm thick glass. It is hugely superior to the previous Air in every measurable way.

It's just a shame iOS 8.4 sucks balls on it.

Goodj · Jul 28, 2015

A mk.1 iPad Mini still does everything the newer ones do.

I'd rather have an MS Surface though. 1, 2 or 3, don't care, provided it's a Pro.

Munson · Jul 28, 2015

Goodj said:
A mk.1 iPad Mini still does everything the newer ones do.

Not entirely accurate but I get your point. Air 2 feels like a premium device. It feels twice as exoensive as the previous Air. However, if that kind of stuff isn't important to you, then I can see why alternatives would seem better.

Surface Pro 3 is great. I've been considering buying one for business use, where my Apple products have limited value.

BGEarles · Jul 28, 2015

Surface pros can basically do what laptops do, you can download software (i personally only have microsoft office and itunes) on iPads you can't do that.

I bought a iPad to replace my laptop, was disappointed, bought the Surface Pro 2 and was amazed at the stuff it can do [emoji4]

Munson · Jul 28, 2015

Yes but they are not even close to being as sleek as an iPad. To some people that is an important factor.

The surface tablets are great, but they feel cheap and nasty in comparison, and if you only use your machine to surf the Internet and read emails, iPad can easily be viewed as superior.

Marc. · Jul 28, 2015

I use a HP tablet (with Windows) for work, and an iPad at home. If I could throw the HP tablet out the window into the oncoming traffic, I would, it's horrid. The iPad, however, does what I need it to do, when I need it to do it.

Mind you, I haven't updated the iOS to 8.4 yet, I might change my mind once I pull the trigger on that...

CrippsCorner · Jul 28, 2015

I have the original Surface Pro which is a little chunky but it replaced my desktop computer just as much as any tablet. My mum's just weighed up all the different tablets recently as she wants one and has decided to go for the Surface 3 as the obviously advantages (kickstand/software/USB etc.) as she said was a 'no brainer'

I love iPad's, my girlfriend has a 4 so there's one in the household... great device but it's limited.

Goodj · Jul 29, 2015

The surface is for people who want a computer.
Tablets are just toys

Willo40 · Jul 29, 2015

We bought the lad a Galaxy Tab S for Xmas, ok it was £400, but its really really good, super fast and the screen is amazing.....

roberto. · Jul 29, 2015

Goodj said:
The surface is for people who want a computer.
Tablets are just toys

I think this could be why The surface might be a bit much for my needs.

I have my iPad atm to keep me entertained whilst travelling basically. All I do is surf the web, use apps, watch movies etc.

I looked at the hudl2 due to the fact I could add extra storage for movies easily. Also I could plug my go pro straight into it and watch footage whilst out and about.

Goodj · Jul 29, 2015

Yeah, you could have any old android tablet from Groupon for £50 and you'll be fine

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