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Kindle or Other Tablet?
Is there a tablet that is as good as (or better than) a Kindle Fire for the same money (or less)?
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Plenty out there, stick to the main brands, Samsung Galaxy and the Google Nexus should be first to check out, then move on to other well known brands.
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For the same price the Nexus 7 or the Samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0 are your best bet.
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For the same price the Nexus 7 or the Samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0 are your best bet.
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For the exact price range of the kindle fire you could try
The Nook HD 8 GB - has access to google play now so it's like an android tablet, it has expandable memory and a high definition screen (£129) The HP slate 7 (£129) Acer iconia B1-A1. (£99) Those are probably the best and most reputable brands in that price range. Specs wise they are comparable to the kindle fire, in some areas they exceed to specs of the fire. |
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Thanks. I might go for the Acer Iconia b1. It's £97.97 on Amazon at the mo. It is a birthday present for my 12 year-old Granddaughter, so it's the right price.
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Thanks. I might go for the Acer Iconia b1. It's £97.97 on Amazon at the mo. It is a birthday present for my 12 year-old Granddaughter, so it's the right price.
I own an Acer and posted my thoughts on it on the other thread that is further down. |
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I have Acer Iconia B1 and it's a decent cheap tablet. Honestly, I wanted to buy Nexus 7, but when I learned that Nexus 7 doesn't have an SD card slot, I opted for the cheaper Iconia instead. I use it mainly for reading, occasional internet surfing and mirroring video onto my tv. If I were you, I'd never buy Kindle Fire as it uses customized version of Android and it has poor app support. No gmail, instagram or dropbox for instance. Although, Google Play technically can be installed, your Kindle Fire has to be rooted to do so and rooting voids your warranty.
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Surely it depends on what you want to use it for. I want to get books (obviously) and newspapers which we cannot get on the Samsung Note! I have money from my family for a Kindle Fire and will probably go for that.
Just read the previous post about the Kindle Fire and now I am confused! |
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Surely it depends on what you want to use it for. I want to get books (obviously) and newspapers which we cannot get on the Samsung Note! I have money from my family for a Kindle Fire and will probably go for that.
Just read the previous post about the Kindle Fire and now I am confused! |
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Is there a tablet that is as good as (or better than) a Kindle Fire for the same money (or less)?
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The android nexus 10 has a better screen than the ipad 4 and there are plenty of apps available on google play.
![]() The ipad mini has the same sort of screen as the ipad 2 . Non 'retina' Not the best time to be buying an ipad anyway as they will be updated around September time and the minis should be getting a better screen.
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The Kobo Arc is also £129 on WHSmith. It's probably the Kindle's biggest rival and runs Android 10.0. http://www.whsmith.co.uk/Products/Ko...onics+36144716
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The android nexus 10 has a better screen than the ipad 4 and there are plenty of apps available on google play.
![]() The ipad mini has the same sort of screen as the ipad 2 . Non 'retina' Not the best time to be buying an ipad anyway as they will be updated around September time and the minis should be getting a better screen.The Nexus 10 also has lousy build quality and poor battery life (around 4hours less) in comparison. The mini gets around 5.5 hours more. Compared to the iPad, no, there is nowhere even close to being "plenty" of **tablet** "apps available" for Android tablets. It could 5 months before the new iPads come out seeing as they came out in November last time. True, about the iPad mini likely getting a better screen. If that's important to you then wait. I think it may take a hit on battery life though. . |
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The Nexus 10 has only slightly more ppi than the iPad 4. Most people wouldn't even be able to tell the difference. In every other way the iPad 4's display is superior and are factory calibrated.
The Nexus 10 also has lousy build quality and poor battery life (around 4hours less) in comparison. The mini gets around 5.5 hours more. Compared to the iPad, no, there is nowhere even close to being "plenty" of **tablet** "apps available" for Android tablets. It could 5 months before the new iPads come out seeing as they came out in November last time. True, about the iPad mini likely getting a better screen. If that's important to you then wait. I think it may take a hit on battery life though. . |
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The op wanted advise on tablets costing £129 and less and you're discussing Ipads and the Nexus10 that both cost more than double that, not much help on this thread.
![]() I think for that amount of money I'd be looking at the Acer Iconia - I'd not recommend a Kindle Fire as they are too locked into Amazon |
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Why can't you get books or newspapers on your Note?
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It's turnned into the usual apple/Android battle
![]() I think for that amount of money I'd be looking at the Acer Iconia - I'd not recommend a Kindle Fire as they are too locked into Amazon |
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The op wanted advise on tablets costing £129 and less and you're discussing Ipads and the Nexus10 that both cost more than double that, not much help on this thread.
It is relevant and helpful to advise that buying a tablet based on price alone relegates you to a more limited functioning device based on tablet app availability. |
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Is there a tablet that is as good as (or better than) a Kindle Fire for the same money (or less)?
Ooops didn't see your later post. Quote:
I have ordered the Acer Iconia. Fingers crossed that the granddaughter likes it!
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I was responding to the person that brought up the Nexus 10.
It is relevant and helpful to advise that buying a tablet based on price alone relegates you to a more limited functioning device based on tablet app availability. |
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I have got my Kindle and think it is great for what I want.
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Not the best time to be buying an ipad anyway as they will be updated around September time and the minis should be getting a better screen.

