hardtailstar Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Hi All, Im after a tablet for our caretaker that can: Create documents and spreadsheets Access to internet be about 7 inches take pictures/video access internet (I know all tablets can do this) also 16gb or above. Hes looked at the galaxy tab and liked it but not sure. Ideally id like it to be Android so that its easier to manage. Any ideas? many thanks Edited February 11, 2013 by hardtailstar
north-ict Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 I saw this while browsing ebuyer the other day. Haven't read any reviews on it just yet. Acer Iconia B1 Tablet PC - Tablets | Ebuyer.com 1
FN-GM Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Android might be an issue if you have a proxy server. Have you had a look at the iPad mini?
hardtailstar Posted February 11, 2013 Author Posted February 11, 2013 Android might be an issue if you have a proxy server. Have you had a look at the iPad mini? Not a problem for us and he looked at that and didnt like it.
Danp Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Android might be an issue if you have a proxy server. Have you had a look at the iPad mini? Why? We have found Androids connect via to proxy as long as they are 2.2 or higher, so basically anything from the last 2 years. The Acer on eBuyer posted above does look a good deal, been keeping any eye on those myself. I love my Nexus 7 but it only has a front camera.
hardtailstar Posted February 11, 2013 Author Posted February 11, 2013 edited the above post as forgot needed 16gb or above of storage.
north-ict Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 edited the above post as forgot needed 16gb or above of storage. Expansion Micro SD Slot - Up to 32 GB Just read it has an expansion slot!!!
hardtailstar Posted February 11, 2013 Author Posted February 11, 2013 Just read it has an expansion slot!!! I missed that! also unless im blind it says it has two cameras but I can only find the front facing camera listed.
laserblazer Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Our Site Manager said some of the tablets you can buy from the bloke in the hoody outside the Red Lion, will do him 1
arwen Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Nexus 7? Will always be up to date and the best hardware for its price. Edit; Sorry just noticed the need for a camera... We have some Toshiba at300's and they are OK, cameras suck though... Edited February 11, 2013 by arwen 1
SYNACK Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Stay clear of the Nexus 7, the build quality is akin to Russian Roulette. Some work fine, apparently but lots don't as well, stick to a reputable manufacturer like Samsung or a non ASUS rebrand. 1
tech_guy Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 Stay clear of the Nexus 7, the build quality is akin to Russian Roulette. Some work fine, apparently but lots don't as well, stick to a reputable manufacturer like Samsung or a non ASUS rebrand. I can validate this. I'm stuck in front of a pile of them now. Wondering why I purchased them. Two arrived with the batteries disconnected so heaven's knows how they got through quality control. On one the rear cover doesn't fit properly so I'm going to make it fit, and another keeps going ga-ga and needing a reboot. All I've done to it is check for updates.
hardtailstar Posted March 1, 2013 Author Posted March 1, 2013 bit of a bump for this, anyone want to suggest others?
aerospacemango Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 Buy Archos 80 Cobalt Tablet (8”, 8GB, wifi) from our Tablet PCs range - Tesco.com Here's a bit of a left-field suggestion.... Will take a micro-SD up to 64Gb....Has front and rear cameras...Bought 3 for our kids at Christmas* (8,14 &16) and they love them. Running ICS...haven't seen a JB update, and doubt they'll get it as the Titanium series has just come out. *They were a last minute thought....We picked them up on Christmas Eve for the princely sum of £49.50.... 50% off....bargain of the year!
speckytecky Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 If he gets so much hassle as my Caretaker then Paracetamol for his headache!
m25man Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 I think the Haswell and ValleyView chipsets are really going to change the tablet market especially the rather lack lustre Windows Pro versions there are at the moment. I have deliberately avoided the iPad, Android Windows RT mass roll out issue for the moment as longer term I suspect that all of my tablet users want to access everything they currently have on their desks without the hassle of disparate OS's and policy management issues. I would rather do it all using AD and SCCM so a Windows Pro Tablet that actually works well is my dream... lets hope that Intels new chips deliver.
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