Originally Posted by Midsblue:
“I called Asus UK customer support yesterday and they wouldn't state a date nor would they confirm release as August.
I'm seriously thinking of getting one for my daughter who's birthday is at end of July. We go on holiday August 8th and wanted to get her a tablet before we went so she's entertained on flight etc.
If Asus can't confirm then its likely I'd have to buy an alternative. At moment I'm leaning towards an iPad Mini but the £269 is putting me off as she wants to use as an e-reader but my iPad 4 is rubbish in the sun.
Therefore looking at a more than capable tablet at c£160 and buying her a basic kindle so she can read in sun, in bath etc without risk of damaging the more expensive tablet.
I need the tablet to have a decent camera (5mp) and front camera, decent operating system and processor to surf web, apps etc.
Any ideas fellow posters or should I just wait for the HD7 that ticks all the boxes but leaving enough cash to get a kindle too?”
If you want a cheap basic tablet you could look at:
The nook HD/ HD+
Nexus 7 ( not basic but cheap)
Asus Iconia B1
Samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0
HP slate
If she wants to read, especially in her sun, I think your combination of cheap tablet and ereader is a good one.
I have a few tablets but always read on an e-ink device.
Not sure if you're aware but the Nook simple touch eink reader is on sale at the moment at £29.99. The kobo mini was also on sale at £29.99 but I think that has ended.
Edit none of those tablets have a 5mp rear camera. I think it's only the more expensive 7-8 inch tablets that have 5mp cameras like the iPad mini and the note 8.0.