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Mexicano
03-02-2012
Originally Posted by Eater Sundae:
“I'm bumping my own OP, to tell you what I finally did, and to thank everyone who tried to help.

I kept reading Reviews on Amazon and elsewhere, to try and understand what the different machines could and couldn't do, and what were the differences between the different versions of Android.

In the end I was so confused about what each one could and couldn't do I gave up trying to work it out, and just bought one that got a majority of goodish reviews, from a seller (Wendy Lou) who also got good reviews. Then I waited for it to arrive, to then find out if it would meet some or most of my needs.

I ordered it on Thursday night, and it arrived Saturday morning. Excellent!!!

Re my wish list, above:

1, 2 & 3. All OK. Still not sure if a later version of Android would be better, but no issues so far.

4. It has Flash 10.1, it claims. Street view and you tube both appear OK.

5. It does not have bluetooth, so cannot tether to a phone, unless I buy a dongle. However, I now understand that my PAYG Virgin tarrif does not allow tethering, so I couldn't have done it anyway. This is not a problem, it was just a thought that it might have been a "nice to have". if it were available.

6. Pages can be made to fit anyway, so didn't need to add Opera. (Although I did, just to compare usability of different browsers).

7. I ordered a micro SD card, but that has only just arrived so not tried it yet. Haven't tried watching anything yet.

8. So far, yes.

9. Yes, and linked in to my router easily, and works all over the house.

10. 7".

Now this works OK, I think I'll take the plunge into the inner workings of my Asus Eee PC, to see if I can upgrade software enough to overcome some of its limitations. There's plenty of guidance on forums, but I don't really know what I am doing so could finish up with a folding, plastic door-stop.

Again, thanks to those who tried to help.”

Can you tell me the name of the tablet you bought or maybe the website address? I have been looking forever for a tablet like you describe.
Eater Sundae
03-02-2012
Originally Posted by Mexicano:
“Can you tell me the name of the tablet you bought or maybe the website address? I have been looking forever for a tablet like you describe.”

I can't find the link at the moment - if/when I find it I'll post. It was from Amazon, and about £80. The seller was "Wendy Lou", who got good reviews. I also bought the add-on keyboard/case, which I find useful. The model that arrived came in a box marked "www.newandroidtabletpc.co.uk". There seem to be lots of sellers selling what looks to be the same bit of equipment. The receipt says "NATPC M009S 7 inch 2GB Android Tablet PC. 2.2 Android". It doesn't mean much to me. I went on the above website to look for screensavers. It is the "Wendy Lou" site. I suggest if you look on Amazon and read the reviews. They are very varied. Some people do not like the lack of screen sensitivity, and would prefer a more sensitive (and more expensive) capacitive screen.

You can see from the posts above, some people have specific views regarding the specification of tablets. TBH, I didn't (and still don't) understand the specification that I want/need, but am happy with what I bought for the money I spent.
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