Traps for young (Maybe SOB's) players when buying a tablet...

oldbobsbus · Guru

Traps for young (Maybe SOB's) players when buying a tablet...

Vic41 · Guru

Thanks for the heads up Bob. smile

I have been told the tablet with Android is best as it is more compatible with loading Apps of all kinds, does that tally with your research? confuse

Vegemite · Veteran Member

Heard of the old adage "You get what you pay for"?
$99 at Dick Smith I believe.
I'd never heard of them myself until now and did a Google.
You can get the Play Store to work though.

Try at your own risk:
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20121225134955AAVoTZx

Oh and I believe it is Pendo Pad

-- Edited by Vegemite on Saturday 11th of January 2014 03:08:10 PM

Vegemite · Veteran Member

Vic41 wrote:
Thanks for the heads up Bob.
I have been told the tablet with Android is best as it is more compatible with loading Apps of all kinds, does that tally with your research?

Apple's iTunes carries far more apps than Google Play (android) but that doesn't mean you can't get all the apps you will ever need from the Play store.

I use an iPod Touch and Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (Android Jelly Bean 4.3) and have no problem getting every app I need.

BTW - I prefer Android to iOS. Far more flexible system with none of the restrictions found on iOS.

oldbobsbus · Guru

Hi Vic and Bob,
Looks like this particular model doesn't support Play Store and also it doesn't have a GPS so we are going to get one that does everything..
Hane a look at THIS one..

Please tell me it will do what I want it to do..lol biggrin

Ya right Bob it is a Pendopad and I have now fixed my post..lol.. biggrin

-- Edited by oldbobsbus on Saturday 11th of January 2014 03:22:33 PM

Vegemite · Veteran Member

oldbobsbus wrote:
Hi Vic and Bob,
Looks like this particular model doesn't support Play Store and also it doesn't have a GPS so we are going to get one that does everything..
Hane a look at THIS one..

Please tell me it will do what I want it to do..lol

Ya right Bob it is a Pendopad and I have now fixed my post..lol..

-- Edited by oldbobsbus on Saturday 11th of January 2014 03:22:33 PM

Again, you get what you pay for.

The minimum I have paid for a tablet is $199 for a Blackberry Playbook on special and even it needs an internet connection for the GPS to work.

Have a look at the specs of some of the major brands of tablet then compare them to the ZTE.

For example: Hard Drive Capacity 500 MB. My phone has 16Gb (32 times more). You may fit around 20 apps on it if you are lucky. I have about 100 on my phone and counting.

Processor Speed 600 MHz. My phone is three times faster than that at least.

Installed RAM 512MB. Mine has 2Gb

Display Max. Resolution 800 x 480. Most decent tablets are in the range of 1280 x 720 minimum.

Mind you I have a ZTE (Telstra) WiFi modem and it is great but even it cost more than $99.

The only way I would even contemplate a tablet like this is if I could go into a store and see it running but for $99 you may consider it worth the risk.

PS. Also consider the "Condition" of that listed item:-

New: Never Used: A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects.

-- Edited by Vegemite on Saturday 11th of January 2014 03:59:57 PM

Cruising Cruze · Guru

Sorry to say :way over priced and very slow and to small for today's standard for what you get Bob

I would go for the Nexus 7 on the moment
Voted as best 7'tablet
and has GPS build into it

maybe a fair bit more but would do the job

Cheers John

-- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Saturday 11th of January 2014 04:19:33 PM

oldbobsbus · Guru

Thanks for your input Bob, it is good to have someones opinion that knows what they are talking about..

We both have lappies for everything else but just thought it would be handy for when we are actually traveling and I ask Jenny to Google something we see as we drive along, as it can be tethered to her phone but has a much bigger screen than her phone.. Samsung Ace on the Telstra network.. Ohhh and for Wikicamps..

The lack of HDD is a bit of a worry but we do have a heap of 8gb Micro sd cards as we use them in our cameras..

oldbobsbus · Guru

How about THIS one..

It has everything I need then some..

Vic41 · Guru

I haven't heard of that one Bobbus, but maybe Vegemite Bob will know.

Although expensive, someone told me that the Samsung Android was best, not sure of all the bells and whistles though.

Also someone told me that if you're looking at the size of tablets, you can get a mini-tablet, bigger than a phone but smaller than the full size tablet, anyone know anything about them.

Thanks for all the feedback so far, be interested in knowing what you think of Oldbobsbus one too.

barina · Guru

I purchased one of the TF101 with the keyboard dock about 2 yrs ago and love it. It did need a repair last year and it was out of the 12mth warranty but it was fixed free of charge. Cannot fault it. I much prefer the flexibility of this to the IPad. It has a microsd and usb slots, which I can use to transfer files from my desktop. I did have to buy an Asus 7inch to take overseas last year and that also is good.

http://www.asusnotebooks.com.au/notebook/refurbished-tablets.htm

Buyer beware just my thoughts on what I have and use regularly.

Grams · Guru

I love my iPad. I have hundreds of apps on it, mostly games, including Wikicamps.

I now use it more than my MacBook and about the same as my iPhone. I love Apple products.

Grams

milo · Guru

I too love my ipad 3, sometimes you get the odd app that just does't want to work etc
but most part it just works!!

Legendts · Senior Member

Grams wrote:
I love my iPad. I have hundreds of apps on it, mostly games, including Wikicamps.

I now use it more than my MacBook and about the same as my iPhone. I love Apple products.

Grams

I'm with you Grams. Love the Apple biggrin

jetj · Guru

Cruising Cruze wrote:

I would go for the Nexus 7 on the moment
Voted as best 7'tablet
and has GPS build into it
maybe a fair bit more but would do the job

Cheers John

-- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Saturday 11th of January 2014 04:19:33 PM

I have a Nexus 7 and it's great, I love it.

Herb · Veteran Member

we have a samsung note8 tablet. Good cause it can be sinked to samsung phones, Tv, and alot other samsung products. We either wifi to truck or tether to one of our phones. Works great when driving with wikicamps and gps. I would suggest buy well known brand as thinks like chargers can be issue to replace on some unusual stuff. yes bit dearer but prices dropping pretty quick as new model is out and another on way

Pete49 · Senior Member

There's nothing wrong with the Samsung tablets and they have gps. The 10.1 inch screen is a good size for us old farts and fartettes. I have wikicamps and a heap of apps including stellerium. Mine is a tab 2 and has no problem doing all I need.

Pete

Mousey · Senior Member

im a big fan of the iphone 4 need to update but dont want to lose all me stuff

oldbobsbus · Guru

Thank you everyone for your input I am learning heaps..

Jenny was able to return the Pendopad7 and get a full refund and they said they are getting a lot back for the same reason..NO Google Play..

I still haven't committed to anything yet but have my eye on a couple.. biggrin

beiffe · Guru

I have a friend who has a Aldi 10" tablet and she has wikicamps on it and is able to load apps but I have the 7" Plendo and fund I cant load anything even though I can connect through my phone or wireless modem.
Regards
Brian

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

milo wrote:
I too love my ipad 3, sometimes you get the odd app that just does't want to work etc
but most part it just works!!

milo, have you got Plan G on your iPad?

Vegemite · Veteran Member

oldbobsbus wrote:
How about THIS one..
It has everything I need then some..

Does it have GPS?

I can't see any mention of it.

I've never heard of this one either but that's probably because I steer clear of anything Chinese and/or not main stream.

I have seen some reports from owners of the C94.

One said and I quote:

"Have just purchased the C94. It is perfect for my needs: mostly as an ebook but also as an alternative to a notebook when travelling. Yes, you can install games and there is a huge number of apps out there. However, I can't use a few of my favorite android apps, which is annoying but one of the hazards of purchasing any android based product. Can't find a navigator that is compatible. Video is crisp and clear."

oldbobsbus · Guru

We have bitten the bullet and bought THIS one..

Atleast it is a well known brand unit and has everything we need including 32gb of memory and good screen resolution..

I have taken onboard all the advice and it seems to tick most boxes..

Bryan · Guru

I'm an apple fan, I run a macbook pro, iPad mini with cellular and iPhone but I still don't know how to make full use of any of them and get confused if anyone tries to teach me.

barina · Guru

I think you will be very happy and I have just told a friend about the seller, as she is looking for a 10inch.

Vegemite · Veteran Member

Vic41 wrote:
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Although expensive, someone told me that the Samsung Android was best, not sure of all the bells and whistles though.
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I own a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and wouldn't have anything else. Does it all flawlessly.

I will probably get the Galaxy Note 8.0 next. Larger screen but can still be used as a phone and can be charged in a reasonable time. Not cheap though.

I generally buy my phones on the grey market. They are sold locally but sourced overseas. Mine ended up being a French model but it doesn't matter as long as the specs are ok for Australia. Basically you get the phone at a discounted price and GST free. Also the warranty is provided locally by the supplier not the manufacturer so that should be taken into consideration.

I've bought about 5 phones like this over the years and never had a problem.

Vegemite · Veteran Member

oldbobsbus wrote:
We have bitten the bullet and bought THIS one..
....

That looks pretty good and from some of the reviews I've just seen from local buyers they are very happy with it.

Some big players like Dick Smith and Bing Lee sell these so that tells you something about the quality.

That's a great cash back deal as well. Can't go wrong IMHO.

Well done!

Vegemite · Veteran Member

Bryan wrote:
I'm an apple fan, I run a macbook pro, iPad mini with cellular and iPhone but I still don't know how to make full use of any of them and get confused if anyone tries to teach me.

Don't sweat it, we all have the same problem.

It's not the phone that is the problem in my experience, it's learning how the various apps work that takes up all my time

I recently bought a cheap Nav N Go GPS for the car and it has a 91 page manual to wade through!