Anyone used on of these?

[creese]

I guess I'm after a reason not to buy.

Hannspree Hannspad Tablet - Tablets | Ebuyer.com

[DJ-Jonesy]

Just in case you wanted to save some pennies,

miScroll 7" Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Tablet PC with Changeable Covers and replaceable battery - Aria Technology

[creese]

Just in case you wanted to save some pennies,

miScroll 7" Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Tablet PC with Changeable Covers and replaceable battery - Aria Technology

Thanks, they say size dosen't matter, but I'd go for the extra 3".

[aerospacemango]

Hannspree are all across Twitter at the mo....

I'd expect them to be fairly decent, but whether they'd be anywhere near the iPad, Samsung Tab or Motorola is doubtful.

[CPLTD]

Well we've had both the Hannspad and the miScroll in for testing over the last couple of months. Both reasonable devices for the price, the Android 2.3 is a slight handicap due to lack of proxy support but I was quite impressed on the whole. The mIscroll, for under £100 is a good buy- performs comparably with the tablets you'd be paying £300 for last year. Over all for student usage of Apps and browsing, both do the job, plus at this cost unlike the iPads, if they do start getting thrown about it won’t decimate your budget.

Personal thoughts are with teachers pushing for iPads and other fancy tablets, give them one of these and get them to show SMT how it's going to improve teaching and learning (rather than just keeping up with the Jones'...!)
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[creese]

Well we've had both the Hannspad and the miScroll in for testing over the last couple of months.
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I managed to talk myself into waiting for a while before I buy anything.

[DJ-Jonesy]

Well we've had both the Hannspad and the miScroll in for testing over the last couple of months. Both reasonable devices for the price, the Android 2.3 is a slight handicap due to lack of proxy support but I was quite impressed on the whole. The mIscroll, for under £100 is a good buy- performs comparably with the tablets you'd be paying £300 for last year. Over all for student usage of Apps and browsing, both do the job, plus at this cost unlike the iPads, if they do start getting thrown about it won’t decimate your budget.

Personal thoughts are with teachers pushing for iPads and other fancy tablets, give them one of these and get them to show SMT how it's going to improve teaching and learning (rather than just keeping up with the Jones'...!)
.

With the MiScroll is there anyway of updating the Android system? also how well would it be for reading in the car or in bed?

Thanks

Dan

[CPLTD]

Hi Dan,

Reading- you'd be fine with, I downloaded a couple of e-books on it and it was fine with some tweaking of brightness etc. compared to some touch screens I’ve seen outdoor viewing was quite good as well.

On upgrading the Android firmware, as you can imagine the official manufacturer line is that any changes to firmware invalidate warranty, equally (insert disclaimer here!) off the record I have been told that they can be rooted. Main issue is processor limitations and compatibility, would I be right in thinking you're considering some Honeycomb goodness on there?

[DJ-Jonesy]

Hi Dan,

Reading- you'd be fine with, I downloaded a couple of e-books on it and it was fine with some tweaking of brightness etc. compared to some touch screens I’ve seen outdoor viewing was quite good as well.

On upgrading the Android firmware, as you can imagine the official manufacturer line is that any changes to firmware invalidate warranty, equally (insert disclaimer here!) off the record I have been told that they can be rooted. Main issue is processor limitations and compatibility, would I be right in thinking you're considering some Honeycomb goodness on there?

ohh the sweet nectar honey comb ... mmm recently played with the Asus Transformer but budget wont stretch that far for it at the mo and im not planning on running much on this just simple internet browser for me and the reading e-books for the missus!

[DJ-Jonesy]

I guess I'm after a reason not to buy.

Hannspree Hannspad Tablet - Tablets | Ebuyer.com

Did you manage to get one of these?

[creese]

Did you manage to get one of these?

Resisted the urge. Imagined scenes of my Summer "holiday" in S Africa in October and how far £160 would go.

[Nope]

ive used it i think its worth the buuy TBH