kuhla Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Just wanted to have a separate topic for this. Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp So far I've been totally satisfied with my Nook Simple Touch. I've been reading it every night. It's not in any way awkward and I have 100+ books loaded on it (you can guess how on your own). I haven't rooted it yet but once I do I'll have access to android market allowing me to load a variety of other apps on it included one that will allow me to properly view non-novel-size PDF documents. My mom has actually been impressed with it too and now wants an ereader too although she wants a larger one. I tried to get her to tell me exactly why and she said mostly because she just doesn't want to be left behind in terms of technology. [offtopic] Seeing how she adapted to her smartphone, I actually really credit that specific device with opening up her mind to technology options based on multiple conversations. [/offtopic] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 I have an oppurtunity to buy any e-reader for 20% off. I think it might be crazy, but that drops the nook tablet to 200. I think the nook simple would still be around 80. Or i could get a kindle fire for 160. I would never advocate doing retarded stuff like buying/reselling, but if one of you are interested let me know before I go in to work tomorrow at 1pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 lol.... now my mom wants a 10" full on tablet.... for more than just books.... any thoughts/advice? Performance is not a huge criteria. Size is. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList....alue=398%3A6688 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 lul do want http://www.gamestop.com/tablets/asus-trans...me-tablet/97848 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 No point in paying for that much performance when she won't need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Maybe an acer iconia tab? I've seen these going on sale recently, try and look for something cheap around christmas time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2155 Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Acer Iconia got horrible battery life on the Engadget test. Around 4 hours when the other stuff was 6-9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Maybe an acer iconia tab? I've seen these going on sale recently, try and look for something cheap around christmas time? Also, it's much more expensive than some of the other options and runs windows which is not ideal for her needs. Android is preferred. Currently looking at the Archos 101. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 runs windows Part#: XE.H6LPN.001 Operating System: Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Tech: Dual Core Processor LCD Features: Capacitive Ten-point Touchscreen Display Type: Wide XGA Resolution: 1280 x 800 GPU/VPU: NVIDIA ULP GeForce HDD Interface: eMMC Architecture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 .... There is also iconia tab that runs windows and regardless the android one is still way too expensive. You can get a ASUS Transformer Prime for same price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 http://www.staples.com/StaplesProductDispl...p;storeId=10001 That's 350... Not 500 like the prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2155 Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Lenovo K1 32GB was $299 at Fry's. Try it in store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 my coworker offer me to buy his kindle fire for 150 should i take it ? can i put android easily on this shit? plz let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Yes kindle fire runs android. Yes you can even root/rom it (they're working on some details). I would honestly prefer a different tablet than that, the hardware is pretty mediocre. A Nook Tablet has better hardware and is normally only 50 bucks more, and if you wait a while I'm sure you can find some good deals on some of the other tablets. Also keep in mind that you need a use for it. kuhla and I bought e-readers because we read. I didn't buy a tablet because I can use my phone or my computer for just about everything I could possible need. I don't consume media outside of my computer/phone and I have no real intention of doing so in the future. Unless you plan on netflixing on the go or reading color comics or some other use, I generally would just think twice before getting a tablet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2155 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 I could not find a use case for a tablet for a long time, and only recently was I able to (mostly work related). I can see your use case at work being watching movies on a larger screen, so I suggest a large screen. Tablets at home would primarily be good for couch & bed surfing. I'm getting the transformer for work due to its great note-taking abilities, office work, and showing information that does not require moving around a huge laptop (even 14 inch laptops are too larger and cumbersome where I often just print out the material.) I suggested the Asus Prime for my office, but due to the lack of availability, I recommended the ThinkPad Tablet instead (despite Lenovo's lackluster software design). We just purchased one an waiting on delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2155 Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 http://www.woot.com/ 8" Vizio with Folio for $160. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted December 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Do any of you have a microSD reader? If internal, I would need to borrow it for 10 minutes. Lenovo K1 32GB was $299 at Fry's. Try it in store. A guy at work bought one of these. He seems to like it. I handled it today and it seems legit. The stock software it ships with seems a bit bloaty though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 I have a usb microsd reader, yes you can borrow it, text me the details or message me on steam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2155 Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 I have quite a few microSD -> SD adapters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 The ideapad at newegg never came back in stock at newegg upped the price to $500 to be consistent with everyone else. some options - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList....lue=398%3A57389 Now looking at the Archos 101 G9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 The ideapad at newegg never came back in stock at newegg upped the price to $500 to be consistent with everyone else. some options - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList....lue=398%3A57389 Now looking at the Archos 101 G9. A new fire has been lit under my ass. Budget is UNDER $500 and 9.7" screen or larger are the newest restrictions. Filter: 9.7" or larger, Android 3.0 or newer, 1280 x 800 resolution or higher, $500 or cheaper -- http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList....amp;PageSize=20 Of those listed, the following have active xda boards: Samsung Galaxy Tab, Archos G9, Acer Iconia Tab A500, Asus Eee Pad Transformer. The Archos 101 G9 8GB seems like quite a deal. Official ICS is already out for it. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2155 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 What about the Prime? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp...ries&ks=960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 What about the Prime? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp...ries&ks=960 The screen is not higher res, the main advantage would be a bump in performance which she wouldn't appreciate. Wasted money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2155 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Form Factor, but anyways: New! Asus - Refurbished Eee Pad Transformer Tablet with 32GB Memory - Brown/Black - $350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 haha, I already tried to get her to let me buy her a refurbished one and she was very unhappy about that idea, she wants new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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