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| Thread ID: 123121 | 2012-02-05 00:43:00 | Advice on next gadget please? | skeptile2 (16539) | PC World Chat |
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| 1257475 | 2012-02-13 20:40:00 | Tablets are getting cheaper, the 2 degrees 7" one seems ok based on the specs www.2degreesmobile.co.nz electProd.do&_konakart_portlet_WAR_konakart_portlet__sorig=%2FS electCat.do%3FcatId%3D24&productId=204 And the new Acer is relatively cheap www.noelleeming.co.nz I think the Galaxy range and the Asus transformer are better devices, but quite a bit more expensive with similar specs. I'm just waiting for competition to drag a tablet down into my price range (which varies depending on mood) |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1257476 | 2012-02-13 22:08:00 | They've come down a lot in the states, we're just a bit behind as usual :p | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1257477 | 2012-02-14 08:13:00 | The Transformer has a glass touchscreen, reinforced glass (I don't think it's "Gorilla Glass" but an alternative brand) so it won't scratch. What else would he be using it for ? Honestly? A toy IMHO. My son will predictably watch USB drive movies, Skype, and play games - which he already does on his PS3 but a tablet is portable and more user friendly. However he's a respectful lad, works for pennies as a gymnastics coach after school, no drugs alcohol or parties, has to fight the girls off with a stick (dontcha hate that!), and is widely liked by his teachers and peers. I'm finding it difficult not to indulge him buying a tablet. I assume Word or some such can be added? The Asus Transformer Prime looks the business but its pricey until the older models are sold out. Any other suggestions? |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 1257478 | 2012-02-14 20:11:00 | Sounds like the second coming,he will probably conjure one out of thin air if given the time! | Cicero (40) | ||
| 1257479 | 2012-02-15 00:00:00 | Yeah the Prime is the second generation. It's mostly similar aside from being a quad-core CPU and a few other minor improvements. I don't believe it's available over here, just the original Transformer TF101 (Which I've got). If that's the case, then the Transformer would be ideal, the USB ports on the Keyboard Dock (Which also extends the battery life to 14 hours total) mean he can plug in thumbdrives and the likes. Skype works great on it. Games are brilliant. Word / Office products can be obtained through the Android Market (Same as the iTunes App Store), for a couple of bucks to buy. I think most office suites are around the $10 mark, though IIRC the Transformer comes with some. I've never used that part of it though... Try here: pbtech.co.nz Harvey Norman, Noel Leeming and JB Hifi were selling them also I believe? |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1257480 | 2012-02-15 04:05:00 | Certainly no price droppage as yet! | Cicero (40) | ||
| 1257481 | 2012-02-15 08:58:00 | y Ah well, what do fathers know. Last night he persuaded my wife to assist with the purchase of a Sony www.noelleeming.co.nz I'm sure it will be much enjoyed for a few months and the machine does have good reviews. Only thing, he has to buy a proprietary USB adapter for another $40. Just like Apple with its peripheries. | Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 1257482 | 2012-02-16 07:16:00 | I'm thinking of the transformer (or similar) for when I get a tablet, hopefully I can get one with windows 8 when it comes out, so I can also link with my homework etc. folder at home. should be AWESOME :) almost cant wait the 2 years until I need one | skeptile2 (16539) | ||
| 1257483 | 2012-02-16 07:31:00 | i like the look of the transformer prime with ICS | GameJunkie (72) | ||
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