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Thread ID: 140563	2015-11-03 00:12:00	New Surface due.	Cicero (40)	PC World Chat

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1410857	2015-11-03 00:12:00	◾128GB / Core i5 / 4GB RAM – $1799 The above is the lower end price, my question is there a better deal with other tablets.?	Cicero (40)
1410858	2015-11-03 00:18:00	Depends what you want, the surface is a very nice machine but it comes at a premium. You could get a very nice laptop with similar specs much cheaper. As for windows tablets, there doesn't seem to be many options comparable to the surface to compare it too, most are at the cheaper end of the scale. For myself it's just too expensive for the convenience of being portable. I'd either stick to a decent desktop or laptop at that price. Don't forget peripherals you'd probably want like a keyboard cover and a dock tend to be $200+ for official surface accessories. I remain unconvinced by expensive tablets vs laptops.	dugimodo (138)
1410859	2015-11-03 00:24:00	Thanks Dug. Just sold a SSD laptop, just fancy a good tablet, I was thinking 1200 max.	Cicero (40)
1410860	2015-11-03 02:27:00	Sorry to hijack the thread - but what would you suggest for a kid - nearly 8? It won't be new, it will be a second hand tablet. Ipad? Android type? Other? I guess she would so her usual youtube and some kiddie online games with it.... Don't need a discussion on whether or not she should have one at all, apparently dad has decided she can.	pctek (84)
1410861	2015-11-03 02:51:00	Sorry to hijack the thread - but what would you suggest for a kid - nearly 8? It won't be new, it will be a second hand tablet. I really like my Samsung Tab 2 7", the display is just beautiful and readable in bright light (unlike some generics). The TAB2's are quite cheap on trademe, perhaps allow for a new batt in the budget ? If i was to buy again, I would definitely go for a 10" though And as per usual with samsung, the Android version cant be upgraded to latest version, not that it matters for most people though. Downside is that it uses non standard USB/charge plug on the device .	1101 (13337)
1410862	2015-11-03 03:08:00	I really like my Samsung Tab 2 7", the display is just beautiful and readable in bright light (unlike some generics). The TAB2's are quite cheap on trademe, perhaps allow for a new batt in the budget ? If i was to buy again, I would definitely go for a 10" though And as per usual with samsung, the Android version cant be upgraded to latest version, not that it matters for most people though. Downside is that it uses non standard USB/charge plug on the device . That sounds strange, not being able to upgrade to marshmallow and the like, I will never understand the mind of the geeks.	Cicero (40)
1410863	2015-11-03 03:13:00	Something Cheap... HP slate 7 maybe, they are < $300 new and still a name brand. Dual core arm processor, at least 1-2Gb RAM, and android 4.xx onwards are what I'd be looking for. Back on topic, the Lenovo yoga range seems to be one of the few decent competitors to the surface pro, might be worth a look.	dugimodo (138)
1410864	2015-11-03 03:15:00	That sounds strange, not being able to upgrade to marshmallow and the like, I will never understand the mind of the geeks. Some brands just abandon their budget & mid range products just after release .Im talkin bout you Samsung :-)	1101 (13337)
1410865	2015-11-03 03:20:00	Some brands just abandon their budget & mid range products just after release .Im talkin bout you Samsung :-) In Iran it's a 100 lashes for kissing on cheek in street, wonder what it would be for coming up with that short sighted plan? They would have to enter the 20th century of course, to consider the penalty.	Cicero (40)
1410866	2015-11-03 03:40:00	Something Cheap... HP slate 7 maybe, they are < $300 new and still a name brand. Dual core arm processor, at least 1-2Gb RAM, and android 4.xx onwards are what I'd be looking for. Back on topic, the Lenovo yoga range seems to be one of the few decent competitors to the surface pro, might be worth a look. The Yoga doesn't have a pen facility. I read also that it doesn't upgrade to Win 10?	Cicero (40)
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