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I'm looking at getting my dad a tablet for his birthday. He'd use it mainly for browsing the internet, e-mails, and watching videos (both saved and streamed). Needed: - Big screen (he's very nearsighted) - Boots up quickly (he's not very patient) - Big memory or expandable memory (he has a bunch of saved videos he'd like to carry around with him) - Android (I won't say no if you tell me an iPad is the best bet, but he's bought a bunch of Android apps off the Play Store to use on his Android phone and being able to use them on the tablet would be good) Not needed: - Cellular connection (he'd use it over wi-fi for the most part) Any suggestion is welcome! 
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Apr 17, 2017 14:20
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Hi I'm looking for a somewhat specific thing. An android tablet that doesn't weight a bunch, has preferably a 3:2 Aspect Ratio. Will be used for heavy reading. Doesn't necessarily need to be the newest poo poo.
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Apr 17, 2017 15:10
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Have you considered an e-reader if you're using it mostly for reading? I don't think anything comes in 3:2. The closest I know of are 4:3, in which case there's Samsung Tab S2. You're gonna have to clarify "doesn't weigh a bunch."
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Apr 17, 2017 15:40
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Endless Mike posted:Have you considered an e-reader if you're using it mostly for reading? Uh, well also reading comics I should have noted which use colour so the e-ink pages are out.
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Apr 17, 2017 15:43
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Cerepol posted:Hi I'm looking for a somewhat specific thing. Is there any reason it has to be Android? iPad Air 1, 2, or new iPad gives you a range of price, quality, and longevity.
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Apr 17, 2017 16:30
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Endless Mike posted:I don't think anything comes in 3:2. The Pixel C is pretty close.
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Apr 17, 2017 18:06
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butt dickus posted:The Pixel C is pretty close. Huh, so it does. I guess that's your option, OP.
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Apr 17, 2017 18:20
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Has anyone used one of the cheap Cherry Trail 2-in-1s? More specifically, there's the Chuwi hi10 for under $200 (if it's not caught by the customs) which ticks many of the boxes that I wanted for a travel companion. Almost disposable, 10", keyboard, real OS, reasonable specs. What it's missing for full happiness is the Core m and digitizer. The Chuwi hi12 has a digitizer but is at least $100 more expensive and 12". Nothing under $500 seems to have a Core m. Which wouldn't be a problem if I thought I'd put it to more use, so I'm pretty tempted to pull the trigger on the hi10 as-is. E: after some more research, looks like the Cube Mix Plus is exactly what I'm looking for - Kaby m3 and Wacom digitizer in 10.6" form-factor. Also by far the cheapest core m option, though still quite a bit more that I'd want to spen, but perhaps there would be some deals on it soon. mobby_6kl fucked around with this message at 00:51 on Apr 20, 2017 |
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Apr 18, 2017 20:01
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If I just want something to run Kodi and nothing else (some 1080p videos, mostly 720p), is a used Kindle Fire the most cost-effective way to go? 7" is totally fine for screen size and since I won't be using it for anything other than streaming from my server, storage space isn't an issue either. For $29 used it seems hard to beat.
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Apr 20, 2017 20:55
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I may be confused about what Kodi does, but isn't it for playing local videos? I imagine the small storage space on the Fire would be a big issue for that
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Apr 20, 2017 21:10
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Endless Mike posted:I may be confused about what Kodi does, but isn't it for playing local videos? I imagine the small storage space on the Fire would be a big issue for that It would stream from my local server, storage space isn't a thing at all.
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Apr 20, 2017 21:15
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Should be fine for that I imagine. Just keep in mind the screen isn't even 720p.
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Apr 21, 2017 02:00
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are there any cheap tablets that can take sd cards? It'd be cool to be able to load up some MKVs on an SD for a flight or whatever but otherwise wouldn't need much processing power - just an ability to use netflix etc when on wifi
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Apr 21, 2017 02:06
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maskenfreiheit posted:are there any cheap tablets that can take sd cards? Amazon Fire Tablets take SD cards up to 200GB
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Apr 22, 2017 18:43
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crazkylo posted:What if I went for $200-250 on just the portfolio tablet? I can work on getting the other one once my wallet has had a little bit of time to recover. Nook HD+,9" IPS 1080P screen, $40-$50ish used on ebay.
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Apr 25, 2017 04:25
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clockworx posted:Nook HD+,9" IPS 1080P screen, $40-$50ish used on ebay. It's a massive pain to actually use one of these. So slow and janky. If you're going old and cheap and slow but nice screen, a Nexus 10 is probably the worst/oldest I'd recommend, and it's pretty slow at this point.
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Apr 25, 2017 19:09
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RVProfootballer posted:It's a massive pain to actually use one of these. So slow and janky. If you're going old and cheap and slow but nice screen, a Nexus 10 is probably the worst/oldest I'd recommend, and it's pretty slow at this point. I would normally agree, but it sounds he's just using it to do a slideshow. It should be more than enough for that.
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Apr 25, 2017 23:59
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clockworx posted:I would normally agree, but it sounds he's just using it to do a slideshow. It should be more than enough for that. Hmm, you might be right, I think I was mistaking it for someone asking about reading on it.
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Apr 26, 2017 00:14
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I've got a Shield K1, and just got a microSD card to use in it. Should I format that thing as internal storage, or just let it be?
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Apr 28, 2017 04:27
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Bieeardo posted:I've got a Shield K1, and just got a microSD card to use in it. Should I format that thing as internal storage, or just let it be? Let it be
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Apr 28, 2017 15:55
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Thanks!
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Apr 28, 2017 22:17
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This little Fire is a pretty nifty device! It showed up today, got everything updated and Kodi installed. 720p videos play without a hitch, once I get it hooked up to my shared Kodi library I'll test out 1080p, but I really don't have a ton of 1080p content so if it stutters, oh well  For $26 used I'm pretty happy with my portable video screen
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Apr 29, 2017 00:10
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My 2012 Nexus 7 is on its way to heaven. I've been using my wife's laptop for streaming PSVue in the garage quite a bit and I'm hooked, but I don't need a super powered laptop for it - would something like a chromebook fill the streaming niche on a budget? I think I'm over the tablet form factor unless you guys have better ideas.
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Apr 29, 2017 00:42
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I recently purchased a Chuwi Hi8 Pro tablet for my race car to use as a dashboard. Worked fantastic, until it didnt 3 days later and shorted out the USB port. So now I am looking to get the exact specs in a new tablet that isnt a $90 piece of poo poo Must have: Must be 8" or less 1920x1200 minimum resolution Must have USB on the go or two USB ports. USB3 a plus but not required. I have to be able to use a hub to charge and hookup my racecar's ECU Must run windows 10 Must be X64/86 based so I can run my Holley EFI app I was so loving happy with this dang Chuwang's display and performance for my requirements. What are my options?
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Apr 29, 2017 04:06
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Ok this is maybe a really dumb question but I'm not near any good physical storefront but I'd like to pick up the newest iPad Air 2 replacement. The problem is i have no idea how to search for one on Amazon. Everything I've seen just calls it iPad maybe 5th generation but if there's a model number to search for or something that'd help a lot.
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Holybat posted:Ok this is maybe a really dumb question but I'm not near any good physical storefront but I'd like to pick up the newest iPad Air 2 replacement. The problem is i have no idea how to search for one on Amazon. Everything I've seen just calls it iPad maybe 5th generation but if there's a model number to search for or something that'd help a lot. Just search "iPad 2017" but keep in mind Amazon doesn't actually sell iPads, so they're all through resellers.
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Is there any decent tablet around 8", 3gb ram, expandable storage, $~125ish, and gets updates or good XDA support? edit: or maybe get a Nexus 9? Or get a used Nexus 7 actually E2M2 fucked around with this message at 03:10 on May 8, 2017 |
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E2M2 posted:Is there any decent tablet around 8", 3gb ram, expandable storage, $~125ish, and gets updates or good XDA support? I'm keeping an eye on that Lenovo tab 4 pro, looks like it might be good but no reviews/release just yet. Suppose to be available later this month.
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Chillyrabbit posted:I'm keeping an eye on that Lenovo tab 4 pro, looks like it might be good but no reviews/release just yet. Suppose to be available later this month. Wow those specs look good. But what do the Pros run at? Reads like the plain Jane ones are at that $125~ MSRP edit: looks like the Plus is $200 and $250. 2gb might be enough for me though at $110
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Don't buy a used Nexus 7 in 2017.
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I recently find myself playing more and more mobile games on Android instead of traditional Windows pc games, especially since I got my new phone. But I find the screen too small for longer gaming sessions. Is there something nice and not too expensive with good gaming performance plus a decent screen and speakers ? I checked if I can get a Nvidia Shield K1 around here, but had no luck. What are my alternatives ? I don't plan to do anything but late night couch gaming and maybe watching some vids with it, so I don't necessarily want to go anywhere into Ipad Pro price ranges. Usage will mostly be at home, so battery life is no issue.
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K1 seems like the best bang for your buck really, but they go out of stock all the time.
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FWIW, I posted this in the Android Tablet thread. And I'm still more than happy with it. I dont really do any mobile gaming, so no idea what performance is like there. Though if anyone is interested I could maybe try some specific games. MeKeV posted:I've ordered a Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus 10. Does this make me terrible or cool? MeKeV posted:Welp, I'm surprisingly impressed with this thing! I havent got a massive amount of tablet experience to compare it to, Nexus 7 mk1 that I never really used, and some 8inch Toshiba windows tablet that was a waste of time.
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Well in the end I went for the costly option.... The Nvidia K1 is next to impossible to find in continental Europe, except for a crummy store in the UK with bad ratings. The other option was the Asus Zenpad 3S 10. That looked really nice and the gaming videos I saw were good too. But it still runs Marshmallow and there's no word from Asus if it will ever get Nougat. Also the hardware on board is a mid-range chip from 2015, the Mediatek MT8176 and PowerVR GX6250 with only Dx 10. There's a newer version of the Zenpad with a Snapdragon 650 and an Adreno 510, while the Adreno 510 looks better in benchmarks, the gaming performance seems to be almost the same. This version always comes with LTE, which I don't need on a device which I will only use at home. The Snapdragon 650 with Adreno 510 is also the same combo used in the Yoga. So either that or the Snapdragon Zenpad would have been the reasonable choice. Thing is, I saw Samsung's Amoled on my S8 and it's simply fantastic for videos and gaming. Ultimately the Amoled screen, pre-installed Nougat and the beefier cpu/gpu made me pick the significantly more expensive S3. Just played Asphalt 8 and Galactic Heroes and am perfectly happy.
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Endless Mike posted:Don't buy a used Nexus 7 in 2017. If I could buy a new one, I would. On a timeframe-related note, I recently inherited a barely-used iPad Mini 2nd gen, so between that and my Nexus 7 2nd gen I am fully stocked when it comes to 2013 technology. The N7 has held up very well for me other than its charging port going bad -- how is the Mini going to compare with modern apps?
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So I have a Surface 2 (not pro 2), and while the lack of apps doesn't bother me, the performance is starting to get worse. I pretty much only use it for web browsing and watching videos, so lack of apps isn't really a huge issue for me. Should I just get a Surface 4 Pro or should I look into an iPad/Android? I really don't know a ton about tablets, I just want something that will let me shitpost in bed more efficiently.
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Well my Surface 4 arrived today, but it wont turn on. Cant say this is a great first impression. I'm gonna let it charge overnight, and if doesn't turn on, I'm gonna take it to the nearest Microsoft store Edit: it eventually turned on God, this thing is huge compared to my surface 2 The Glumslinger fucked around with this message at 04:52 on May 20, 2017 |
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May 20, 2017 04:38
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They're supposedly announcing the successor next week, so keep an eye out on your return policy if you want to return it. Good chance the SP5 will go on sale everywhere after it's announced.
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Is the 2017 iPad worth upgrading from an Air 1? I'd be perfectly happy with my 32GB Air 1 if not for the limited RAM causing browser tabs and apps to be reloaded. I've been hearing some criticisms of the display, but are those display issues something I'd notice if coming from the Air 1?
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