I need a tablet - Help suggest one?

SandGirl · ‎03-09-2010

I had a kindle for a while, it has stopped working, I use my phone alot and my laptop at work and I also have a laptop & desktop at home BUT I will be going on vacation in Oct. and I really don't want to eat up my Data on my phone using that all the time, a tablet would be great.

Really don't want to spend a whole lot, I would be happy to keep it UNDER 160.00 (100 would be even better)

I don't need top of the line, I'm not on it that much for that, just would love some suggestions from those that have one and like or dislike it.

Thank you!

Mactective · ‎04-07-2015

I think the investment you make on a tablet should be based a lot on what you want to use it for.

If you just want to read books, check email and play a few games, then most tablets would be okay. If you get quad processors, everything will run faster so that is nice. If you plan on storing a lot of books, games, pictures, songs, etc., then you need to look for one with a lot of memory or at least a way to expand memory. Obviously you can avoid this need by backing everything up to an alternative storage system.

A lot of folks love their iPADs but I just couldn't afford one so I bought a Galaxy that was on sale on black Friday last year. It does everything I need it to do and I love it.

I do think I probably could have gotten by with a less expensive version. The real downside is that there aren't very many accessories for any tablets but iPADs. I'm not much of a techie so I hope some other folks will chime in!

PinkyPetunia · ‎03-09-2010

Yesterday's TSV was a tablet and I ordered one for the same reason you want one. It is still available and very inexpensive--Item E227940. Read the reviews and see if it's something you might like.

My only concern is the brand name is unknown (to me) but I'll give it a try. It would be good on planes to watch a movie or otherwise entertain my husband who is like a baby and needs to be constantly entertained. We don't want to drag out the laptop for that. HTH

SandGirl · ‎03-09-2010

@PinkyPetunia wrote:
Yesterday's TSV was a tablet and I ordered one for the same reason you want one. It is still available and very inexpensive--Item E227940. Read the reviews and see if it's something you might like.

My only concern is the brand name is unknown (to me) but I'll give it a try. It would be good on planes to watch a movie or otherwise entertain my husband who is like a baby and needs to be constantly entertained. We don't want to drag out the laptop for that. HTH

I saw that was a TSV, I missed it, didn't even look at the Q yesterday. I noticed they have a few that comes with a keyboard, i have to admit, that would be nice while on vacation to type messages

On vacation we would use it to check out local places, reviews, check email, check home security cameras, check facebook, maybe even take/email some photo's. I am NOT a game player so I dont' use it for game, no time for them...

TNRatPack · ‎07-31-2015

I also have a Samsung - Galaxy tab. I use it for business and leisure. It's above your price point though. I adore watching Netflix movies on it in bed. It's my guilty pleasure.

SandGirl · ‎03-09-2010

@TNRatPack wrote:
I also have a Samsung - Galaxy tab. I use it for business and leisure. It's above your price point though. I adore watching Netflix movies on it in bed. It's my guilty pleasure.

I may be open to spending more if its a good one that I won't have issues with. I have a Samsung S5 phone and I do enjoy that. Watching Netflix may be fun to do while laying in bed!! i like that idea

TNRatPack · ‎07-31-2015

Yes m'am, it's wonderful. I use my home's WiFi and it streams the movies beautifully. I also Skype with some family and that's always fun (well, when I don't mind being seen! )

For your perusal :

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-T550NZAAXAR

SandGirl · ‎03-09-2010

@TNRatPack wrote:
Yes m'am, it's wonderful. I use my home's WiFi and it streams the movies beautifully. I also Skype with some family and that's always fun (well, when I don't mind being seen! )

For your perusal :
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-T550NZAAXAR

I hear ya on the skype part, I don't do that since usually "if" I were to skype it would be late at night after makeup was removed and hair all brushed out...umm NOT GOING TO HAPPEN lol

I was looking at this one too after you mentioned the samsung - They have it on the Q for easy pay till tomorrow!! Here is the amazon link, pretty good reviews

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-10-1-Inch-16GB-White/dp/B00JKCH552

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

@TNRatPack wrote:
Yes m'am, it's wonderful. I use my home's WiFi and it streams the movies beautifully. I also Skype with some family and that's always fun (well, when I don't mind being seen! )

For your perusal :
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-T550NZAAXAR

Here is another Samsung tablet. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-T700NZWAXAR

I have a tablet in this series. I like it because of the resolution of the display. It has a fingerprint lock, and a camera with a flash. You can store your photos at Google photo free with a Gmail account.

You should go to a big box store and compare the devices. You can find cases at Amazon.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I bought the trio tablet that is available here on QVC for around $120. What I liked was , of course, the price was good and that it has 4G capability which means I can use it while we are travelling - no WIFI connection needed.