Best tablet for reading (non iOS)?

[metro2012]

hello

im going to go for the ccna exam (well the first part) and ill have to read some ebooks so im looking for a tablet. not intrested in ereaders as they have no added functionality. i dont want a ipad either.

im looking at either a android device or microsoft's surface. most of you will say the nexus 7 but no sd card and no pen (to hightlight stuff easier for example) is a bit of a turn off.........the htc flyer looked pretty ok but has no support. the galaxy note is weird in the sense it that it doesnt have the size of a phone or a tablet and would be pretty hard to read.

right now the surface is my perfered choice even if it is not on the market.

suggestions?

[psionicinversion]

if thats what ya want then get it if not itll have a android tablet, but the surface wont come cheap. probably be the same as a ipad or more for mininmum models

[Scorbing]

Kindle Fire

[sanctified Veteran]

Kindle Fire seems your choice.

[still1]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007YLUOBI/ref=asc_df_B007YLUOBI2104073?smid=A29PHU0KPCGV8S&tag=nextagusmp0360161-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395105&creativeASIN=B007YLUOBI

[still1]

Kindle Fire

Kindle Fire seems your choice.

Fire dont have an SD card either..

[xendrome]

OP, what is the need for the SD Card?

[.Neo]

With its retina screen the new iPad is simply going to be the best bet when you're dealing with huge amounts of text, i.e. when reading a lot. iOS handles both PDF and ePub extremely well. Just bringing it to your attention.

[xendrome]

With its retina screen the new iPad is simply going to be the best bet when you're dealing with huge amounts of text, i.e. when reading a lot. iOS handles both PDF and ePub extremely well. Just sayin'?

He said non-iOS in the thread title. So that isn't an option.

[Lunfai]

He said non-iOS in the thread title. So that isn't an option.

He did state some restrictions that I can't even name any tablets except Note and Flyer which comes with

• Pen
  
• SD Card Slot
  
• Non-iOS
  
• On sale as of right now
  

The surface will be out in Fall, but it won't be cheap.

[.Neo]

He said non-iOS in the thread title. So that isn't an option.

Hence the "Just bringing it to your attention"-part? I've seen people saying "no" to whatever product before, but sometimes it's simply the best solution available. In this case it's going to be the new iPad, hands down. Otherwise I'd say wait for the Microsoft Surface, but that could take another four months. Possibly even (much) longer if Microsoft isn't going for a worldwide launch. I'd definitely prepare for the latter if you're not an American/Canadian.

[Mr. Constantine]

Can't beat the Nexus 7 in my book (pun intended)

[siah1214]

Can't beat the Nexus 7 in my book (pun intended)

im looking at either a android device or microsoft's surface. most of you will say the nexus 7 but no sd card and no pen (to hightlight stuff easier for example) is a bit of a turn off.........the htc flyer looked pretty ok but has no support. the galaxy note is weird in the sense it that it doesnt have the size of a phone or a tablet and would be pretty hard to read.

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[goretsky Supervisor]

Hello,

Have you considered a rooted ("nootered") Nook Color or Nook tablet? They both have MicroSDHC cards, and can use a stylus for highlighting.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

[Prince Charming]

FYI, pen functionality is only on the Surface Pro (the x86 variant), which will be near enough a thousand dollars when it comes out. It also isn't likely out until December/January. That's quite a long time to wait, and quite a lot of cheddar for a reading device.

[metro2012]

FYI, pen functionality is only on the Surface Pro (the x86 variant), which will be near enough a thousand dollars when it comes out. It also isn't likely out until December/January. That's quite a long time to wait, and quite a lot of cheddar for a reading device.

i really really really doubt its going to be 1000 bucks and afaik the surface pro/rt do not have the pen fucntionality but even if they dont, having a x86 processor is worth it.

[metro2012]

Wow, I am VERY impressed with the Nook Tablet :) Looks VERY intresting :) Does anyone have expirence with it? Are people running Jelly Bean on it already?

[Mohitster]

He did state some restrictions that I can't even name any tablets except Note and Flyer which comes with

• Pen
  
• SD Card Slot
  
• Non-iOS
  
• On sale as of right now
  

The surface will be out in Fall, but it won't be cheap.

I don't think Flyer is on sale anymore. Is it? Only refurbished or second hand units might be available....

But I totally love my Flyer and would totally recommend it if he could get his hands on one. The only issue (not with me though) is that it will never get official ICS (or beyond for that matter).

[Lunfai]

I don't think Flyer is on sale anymore. Is it? Only refurbished or second hand units might be available....

But I totally love my Flyer and would totally recommend it if he could get his hands on one. The only issue (not with me though) is that it will never get official ICS (or beyond for that matter).

Not sure, but I saw a hot uk deals on the flyer not long ago, not sure if it was new or refurbished, but it was around 150-170.

[tsupersonic]

If you want to use the device exclusively for reading, you are going to regret getting a device with an LCD display. I would highly recommend a device with e-ink, it's so much easier on the eyes. If you want a (multipurpose) tablet, then go for a Nexus 7.

[metro2012]

If you want to use the device exclusively for reading, you are going to regret getting a device with an LCD display. I would highly recommend a device with e-ink, it's so much easier on the eyes. If you want a (multipurpose) tablet, then go for a Nexus 7.

the nook tablet i think has ips rite? i dont know any other android with e-ink.

[fmanchu]

Nook Tablet, you can get one for $150

[notuptome2004]

look get the nexus 7 tablet here is a comparsion

http://www.theverge....2506/3767/5147/ nexus 7 vs kindle fire vs nook vs

[Prince Charming]

i really really really doubt its going to be 1000 bucks and afaik the surface pro/rt do not have the pen fucntionality but even if they dont, having a x86 processor is worth it.

There are two variants, the Surface, and the Surface Pro. The 'normal' Surface is launching with Windows 8, and is powered by a Tegra 3 ARM processor. It does not have digital ink capability. The Surface Pro, launching a few months behind the Surface, has a ULV Core i5 processor, and the Surface Pro does have digital ink capability (but only on the Surface Pro). The Surface Pro hasn't had its pricing revealed, but it's priced in-line with current ultrabook pricing. A price point of $999 is very likely.