ultimate99 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Looking for a cheap tablet mainly for reading pdfs, word docs, powerpoint and excel. 100-150 CAD. Recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Venue-16-Tablet-Android/dp/B00FFVYSE8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1393550972&sr=8-5&keywords=tablets "This tablet here is by far, the best bang for your buck." http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Venue-16-Tablet-Android/dp/B00FFVYSKW/ref=psdc3_t1_B00FFVYSE8_B00FFVYSKW http://bestappsforandroid.blogspot.com/2011/08/android-office-suite-word-excel.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Veteran Posted February 28, 2014 Veteran Share Posted February 28, 2014 One of my brothers has this tablet and is quite pleased with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimate99 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 If I ask for a stylus then I'm pushing it, right? I guess I won't find a win8 tablet with my price range.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riahc3 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hello, If I ask for a stylus then I'm pushing it, right? I guess I won't find a win8 tablet with my price range.. What you would be looking for a x86 tablet running Linux with a USB port. Why? Because when you look for a Windows tablet you automatically pay the Windows license which is 200+ Sorry but it aint gonna happen. If you find a x86 tablet with no OS and a USB port it is the only way and even then....I have my doubts! If you find one, please tell me as well :laugh: Anyways, do remember you get what you pay for :) I would really wait out, get some more cash and get the Nexus 7. Amazing piece of hardware and software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimate99 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hello, What you would be looking for a x86 tablet running Linux with a USB port. Why? Because when you look for a Windows tablet you automatically pay the Windows license which is 200+ Sorry but it aint gonna happen. If you find a x86 tablet with no OS and a USB port it is the only way and even then....I have my doubts! If you find one, please tell me as well :laugh: Anyways, do remember you get what you pay for :) I would really wait out, get some more cash and get the Nexus 7. Amazing piece of hardware and software. The new or old nexus 7? it's 100 CAD difference! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anibal P Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Other than the Nexus line and possibly the Dell you won't find any decent cheap tablet, most are cheap for a reason +E.Worm Jimmy 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimate99 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 So the only android tablet with a stylus is the galaxy note? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimate99 Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 The nexus 7 looks sweet, but no expandable memory is kind of a turnoff for me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachno 1D Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 It was built for cloud use just like googles laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimate99 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Asus Note 8 32gb cannot be found on Canadian market?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 So the only android tablet with a stylus is the galaxy note? No -- I just got a Samsung 10 Android with a stylus. Asus Note 8 32gb cannot be found on Canadian market?? http://www.amazon.ca/M80TA-B1-CA-8-0-Inch-VivoTab-1-33GHz-Processor/dp/B00IYUVXZE/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1398417278&sr=1-2&keywords=asus+note+8 http://www.amazon.ca/BIRUGEAR-Premium-Crystal-Protector-Transformer/dp/B00GIDHL2I/ref=sr_1_14?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1398417592&sr=1-14&keywords=stylus+for+asus+tablets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimate99 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 No -- I just got a Samsung 10 Android with a stylus. http://www.amazon.ca/M80TA-B1-CA-8-0-Inch-VivoTab-1-33GHz-Processor/dp/B00IYUVXZE/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1398417278&sr=1-2&keywords=asus+note+8 http://www.amazon.ca/BIRUGEAR-Premium-Crystal-Protector-Transformer/dp/B00GIDHL2I/ref=sr_1_14?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1398417592&sr=1-14&keywords=stylus+for+asus+tablets Oh, ya, forgot the overly priced Amazon's offers... :p I'm in a dilemma, i'm looking for reading lots of pdfs/docs and annotate. Dell Venue 8 Pro: Pros:resolution, on sale now (CAD 270 WITHOUT stylus (approx 300 with stylus), 32gb (i don't mind) Cons: i'm not sure about synaptics and their stylus tech. Asus note 8: Pros: built-in stylus + wacom tech Cons: 64gb version available only, therefore very expensive (CAD 420 + tax) Now there's the HP Slate 7 Extreme, but i'm not quite sure about the stylus. (i don't mind android, as long as I can read pdfs/docs and annotate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokkolm Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Oh, ya, forgot the overly priced Amazon's offers... :p I'm in a dilemma, i'm looking for reading lots of pdfs/docs and annotate. Dell Venue 8 Pro: Pros:resolution, on sale now (CAD 270 WITHOUT stylus (approx 300 with stylus), 32gb (i don't mind) Cons: i'm not sure about synaptics and their stylus tech. Asus note 8: Pros: built-in stylus + wacom tech Cons: 64gb version available only, therefore very expensive (CAD 420 + tax) Now there's the HP Slate 7 Extreme, but i'm not quite sure about the stylus. (i don't mind android, as long as I can read pdfs/docs and annotate) The Lenovo Miix 2 8" is only $299USD and you can add a case and stylus to it for an additional $10. Seems like a better deal than the Asus, but I'm not sure if it's a WACOM stylus or not. It's also an x86 tablet with an Intel Atom processor. It also comes with Office Home & Student 2013 pre-installed. According to Google, that tablet is $330 CAD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias Brown Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I would consider saving up for a more recognised tablet to the likes of the Samsung Galaxy or Google Nexus. Tablets play such an important(ish) role in our lives that its worth getting it right :) Of course the other posts were brilliant, and im sure any recommendations should be fine ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimate99 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 I just the hp slate 7 extreme and was happy with it at first. But I started inking a lot on it felt sluggish. I loved LectureNotes on my note 2,but kinda sucks here. I tried several others but I'm not really content. I think I'll return it. Stylus idea is kinda similar to Miix 2 stylus, capacitive. Honestly, the surface was awesome for stylus and onenote. But returned for other reasons. One extra point is that 7" is a bit small but can live with it, would prefer an 8". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted May 10, 2014 MVC Share Posted May 10, 2014 I've recently been looking at this tablet. http://www.amazon.com/R8-4x1-8GHz-Bluetooth-Pre-Installed-TabletExpress/dp/B00D896N06/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1399757393&sr=1-1&keywords=Dragon+Touch%C2%AE+R8 This one is a 4:3 tablet just like the iPad Mini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimate99 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Interesting, but no stylus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anibal P Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Stili are cheap, get one separate from the device, not like you really need one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xendrome Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Dell Venue 8 Pro. rfirth 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morebaker Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Nexus 10 or 7 i am still amazed bye these devices have them both and i still have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimate99 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Yes, i need a stylus, that's the main purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xendrome Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Yes, i need a stylus, that's the main purpose. Dell Venue 8 Pro with a stylus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimate99 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Dell Venue 8 Pro with a stylus... I know....still this vs asus...haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ33 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/310952834987 Samsung 16GB Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1" WiFi Tablet (2014 Edition) Refurbished for $339 15 hours left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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