I haven't really moved into the 90s as far as technology goes, I was forced onto 3G network by the death of CDMA. Now I see this cheap tablet and I wonder if anyone has bought one, and would it be any good for a beginner? I plan to take it to work, read and reply to emails, fill in forms and such like. There is plenty of wifi available at work so I might do a bit of surfing, checking things on here.

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http://www.kmart.co.nz/catalogue/catalo ... ogueID=627

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I've got a bit of experience with tablets and other android devices, and in my experience, a $300 tablet will be 2 or 3 x nicer to use than a Cheaper brand $200 or less tablet.

If I were looking at a new tablet today there are. Bunch of great entry level devices from Samsung, Acer, HP etc that in my experience are much nicer than any of the no-name-brands.

The more well known brands tend to have more software updates as well which is good.

Have a look at the 7 inch options at somewhere like noel leemings. I've got a ten inch tablet but I think I will go for a 7 or 8 inch next time.

This is a great deal at the moment in my opinion:

http://www.warehousestationery.co.nz/is ... =OfferList

Smaller than the Kmart one but it should be a lot nicer to use

This would be a really nice tablet but it is a jump in price over the Kmart one: http://www.noelleeming.co.nz/shop/compu ... 22668.html

At the end of the day all android tablets will 'do' the same things, but the better brands will do it a lot smoother, probably better battery life, clearer screen etc. I guess what's important to me may not be the same as what's important to you, so I would recommend trying some in person and pay attention to the picture quality, see what the build quality feels like etc

Agree with the previous posts. Avoid these no-name brands. It says it works with Google Play, but many of the cheap ones don't even though they run Android.

If you look up reviews for those Audiosonic tablets, there are plenty of people who hate them.

That HP one linked above would be far far far better.

I have an hp slate 7, I'm pretty happy with it thought I only use it to read ebooks.

I have a nextbook that im more than happy with, iv linked it to my computer so i can access all my pc stuff via the tablet including wathing movies, and browse the internet without fuss. http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/red/catalog/product/Nextbook-7-Inch-Premium-Android-Tablet-7SE-8GB-M757ND?SKU=1718122

thanks for all the comments

i love the samsung galaxy tablet 10.1

If I had a billion dollars I wouldn't be looking at the Kmart version :sml1:

This subject is back again...

I spent hours this week working on a spreadsheet at various places, making notes and filling in cells. It was made more labourious by the fact that I don't have an electronic note taker so I had to scribble on a bit of paper and then transfer the notes to the spreadsheet when I was back at my desk. In this sort of situation would a tablet or a notebook/mini laptop be better? it doesn't have to process formulas etc, just surf the net, do emails, fill in spreadsheets or take notes in Word, and PERHAPS LATER use an application to view CCTV footage from time to time. The latter is a bonus, not a requirement.

thanks

http://www.thegoodguys.co.nz/nzonlinest ... ed_2407779

they are on special at the Good Guys, if going to Botany, talk to Michael, as he is great he knows alot about the different tablets. They are not to bad a price.

get yourself a xperia z-ultra, so nice to use

Blueether, that one is considerably more than I've got to spend...

I went to Warehouse Stationery this morning and was looking at the various tablets, including the HP one above from Good Guys (which was $230), and I asked the guy if I could use a spreadsheet on a tablet, and he said no. He said only if it was on the web. So how does that work? If I can open it on the web, or in an app, how do I get it from there back into my spreadsheet? Is it just a copy and paste situation or can I open the same spreadsheet in different formats and have the changes still saved?

After speaking to Mike from Botany he said to be able to use one for spreadsheets you will need to use on that has Polaris office on it, and the Samsung Galaxy tab have it on there, they have a 7" one for around about $269. Hope this helps.

yes that does help

I think I might be ready to buy one

Prepare for a new age of technology! :sage:

has anyone used the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 inch? The reviews are both good and irritable, depending on how techy you are. I have pretty simple requirements.

do you know if the Nextbook Android 9.7in 4.0 tablet can be used for spreadsheets?

Michael from good guys botany has the samsung galaxy tab 3 7inch one. He really likes it, thinks it's better than my ipad lol. Mike is our son who works up there. He's knows a bit about tablets.

Cheers Fiona

I rang them already, they only have a display model in stock so if I buy I'll be going to Sylvia Park.

I have the sony xperia Z ultra as my phone/tablet, it's great at 6.44 inches, I use a pencil as a stylus with it and an app called officesuite which works well, price might be a bit high though.

check out pricespy for prices(the cheapest place might not be the best place to buy from, I stick to PBtech, playtech, expert infotech, Ascent and the more established retailers) .

I would go for the newer version of the Nexus 7 myself.

thanks. What is the wifi like around uni? Can you hook up to it anywhere? I know it's not everywhere but it is in lots of places.

kingsoft office should run on most androids, but your experience will vary depending on the power (CPU & RAM) of the device.

For usability I would go for 7" as a min, 10" if you are going to be doing lots of work on it.

If you want ease of use look int getting a wireless keyboard/mouse as well, either using usb OTG or bluetooth.

I have the sony xperia Z ultra as my phone/tablet, it's great at 6.44 inches, I use a pencil as a stylus with it and an app called officesuite which works well, price might be a bit high though.

check out pricespy for prices(the cheapest place might not be the best place to buy from, I stick to PBtech, playtech, expert infotech, Ascent and the more established retailers) .

I would go for the newer version of the Nexus 7 myself.

Who would have thought that two Ultra users would turn up here? :bounce:

PS thanks for the updated pricespy listing, always good to know that your device has dropped by $80 :slfg:

Today I bought the 7 inch Samsung and I really like it. For what I want to do with spreadsheets it's good, better than expected.

Discovered that Telecom's advert of Free Wifi isn't actually free, of course I should have known that :facepalm: unless there is more to it.

Seems like I can pick up the Wifi of the various neighbours as well as other major networks, which was a surprise.

I turned it off to stop myself becoming an addict and then realised I didn't even check out FNZAS on it :gigl: