Tablet advise

woopwoop · 11-04-2012, 08:21:26 PM

It's funny because I never really wanted a tablet. Just couldn't see the point in them when I had iMac, MPB, iPhone.

But I think this thread got inside my subconscious and I started reading up on tablets. I ended up buying the cheaper one (Blackberry Playbook). $200 in US, it can handle Android apps that are ported (in BB World) or by sideloading many of the apps.

It's also smaller than iPad (which I like) - my wife has the iPad and I could never imagine taking it out in a Coffee shop to get some work done or to browse... weird but with the Playbook I can be productive on a bigger screen than the iPhone and the device seems more discrete and less 'show off' while whipping it out in public.

Although I actually wanted to buy a full Android OS device, I'm really happy with my choice - BB is still BB OS with some ability to run Android apps.

Anyways that's my take.

StoneRoses · 03-05-2012, 08:38:01 PM

Thought i would bring this thread back, by asking some advice on a tablet.
I am seriously thinking of getting one now after always saying they were pointless, however one of the main things for me is SKY GO, to be able to watch it on a tablet while out is one of the main factors.
I am aware Sky Go is not on all android devices only some, i have been looking at the Sony S Tablet.
Just looking for a tablet that i can browse the web,take pics and watch Sky Go on.
Anyone have Sky Go on their tablets and can offer some advice please?

boxerdog · 03-05-2012, 08:51:59 PM

There are a lot of people waiting for this to become available on the Blackberry PB, me included. Apparently its on its way but Im not sure when

Its perfect for the web and has 2x cameras 5mp and 3mp so might be worth getting at the price it is and holding out for SkyGo

chippyb · 03-05-2012, 08:53:57 PM

I was just looking into this yesterday, they haven't got it on many tablets at the moment, main android devices they are working on is Samsung and HTC, do a Google search for it, u will find out what its on, but its not on Sony, plus the Sony is abit laggy

StoneRoses · 03-05-2012, 09:03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxerdog

There are a lot of people waiting for this to become available on the Blackberry PB, me included. Apparently its on its way but Im not sure when

Its perfect for the web and has 2x cameras 5mp and 3mp so might be worth getting at the price it is and holding out for SkyGo

Thanks, i do like the look of the Blackberry Playbook, does it have 3g? with it?

I have a Blackberry phone and do like Blackberry, i am just a web surfer, love instant email and use occasional apps so the playbook would be ideal, it's just the whole sky go thing.

At the moment it looks like its Apple winning, which is disappointing, particulary for my bank account!

cm1975 · 03-05-2012, 09:55:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoneRoses

Thought i would bring this thread back, by asking some advice on a tablet.
I am seriously thinking of getting one now after always saying they were pointless, however one of the main things for me is SKY GO, to be able to watch it on a tablet while out is one of the main factors.
I am aware Sky Go is not on all android devices only some, i have been looking at the Sony S Tablet.
Just looking for a tablet that i can browse the web,take pics and watch Sky Go on.
Anyone have Sky Go on their tablets and can offer some advice please?

Is there content on the Sky Go app that you can't get going to the Sky Go part of the Sky website using a browser?

boxerdog · 03-05-2012, 09:58:29 PM

Good point, I think my son goes on it on his laptop.

Sean · 03-05-2012, 10:05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoneRoses

Thanks, i do like the look of the Blackberry Playbook, does it have 3g? with it?

I have a Blackberry phone and do like Blackberry, i am just a web surfer, love instant email and use occasional apps so the playbook would be ideal, it's just the whole sky go thing.

At the moment it looks like its Apple winning, which is disappointing, particulary for my bank account!

I bought me and the wife Playbooks about a month back and for me it promises much but ultimately disappoints. The operating system is very intuitive but it's full of little irritations that have started to grind me down. Mines going on ebay although the wife is keeping hers.

I know everyone hates them but I'm going to do what my gut told me in the first place and buy an iPad. If you don't need the latest and greatest there's some great deals on the iPad 2.

StoneRoses · 05-05-2012, 07:05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

I bought me and the wife Playbooks about a month back and for me it promises much but ultimately disappoints. The operating system is very intuitive but it's full of little irritations that have started to grind me down. Mines going on ebay although the wife is keeping hers.

I know everyone hates them but I'm going to do what my gut told me in the first place and buy an iPad. If you don't need the latest and greatest there's some great deals on the iPad 2.

I have been searching on the usual places, ie, pcworld,comet,currys,gumtree ,ebay, but can't find any reallygood deals on ipad2, do you have a link to any of these good deals please? i don't mind 2nd gen specs
Its bank holiday weekend so it demands i go spend some money

Cheers
Bob

tifosi · 06-05-2012, 12:07:41 PM

Just to sort of kickstart this again... what would you techies recommend for an android tablet? Must be running android4 - so I can watch eurosport player on the move. Not bothered by 3g, wifi should be enough. Min 7".

Probably top of the list so far id asus eee transformer. android 3.2 & 4.0 upgradeable.

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woopwoop Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,809 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 25)	It's funny because I never really wanted a tablet. Just couldn't see the point in them when I had iMac, MPB, iPhone. But I think this thread got inside my subconscious and I started reading up on tablets. I ended up buying the cheaper one (Blackberry Playbook). $200 in US, it can handle Android apps that are ported (in BB World) or by sideloading many of the apps. It's also smaller than iPad (which I like) - my wife has the iPad and I could never imagine taking it out in a Coffee shop to get some work done or to browse... weird but with the Playbook I can be productive on a bigger screen than the iPhone and the device seems more discrete and less 'show off' while whipping it out in public. Although I actually wanted to buy a full Android OS device, I'm really happy with my choice - BB is still BB OS with some ability to run Android apps. Anyways that's my take. __________________ Connect with me @ TW:LI:FB \| United Husbands in Agony \| Morecambe London Student Forums Student Books UK promotions agencies

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StoneRoses Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North West Posts: 266 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 6)	Thought i would bring this thread back, by asking some advice on a tablet. I am seriously thinking of getting one now after always saying they were pointless, however one of the main things for me is SKY GO, to be able to watch it on a tablet while out is one of the main factors. I am aware Sky Go is not on all android devices only some, i have been looking at the Sony S Tablet. Just looking for a tablet that i can browse the web,take pics and watch Sky Go on. Anyone have Sky Go on their tablets and can offer some advice please?

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chippyb Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 688 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 3)	I was just looking into this yesterday, they haven't got it on many tablets at the moment, main android devices they are working on is Samsung and HTC, do a Google search for it, u will find out what its on, but its not on Sony, plus the Sony is abit laggy

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tifosi Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,519 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 16)	Just to sort of kickstart this again... what would you techies recommend for an android tablet? Must be running android4 - so I can watch eurosport player on the move. Not bothered by 3g, wifi should be enough. Min 7". Probably top of the list so far id asus eee transformer. android 3.2 & 4.0 upgradeable.