Tablet for Mother in Law
Discussion
Guys,
The MIL has decided she wants a tablet.
She initially wanted an iPad but managed to pursuade her to go Android mainly to keep cost down.
She mainly wants it for skype & FB when she's on holiday or staying with friends etc.
Also mentioned using it as an ereader.
I have a Nexus 7 which I was thinking of getter her too.
Anyone have an Asus Memopad?
Am i right in saying it uses a pretty standard version of Android.
The MIL has decided she wants a tablet.
She initially wanted an iPad but managed to pursuade her to go Android mainly to keep cost down.
She mainly wants it for skype & FB when she's on holiday or staying with friends etc.
Also mentioned using it as an ereader.
I have a Nexus 7 which I was thinking of getter her too.
Anyone have an Asus Memopad?
Am i right in saying it uses a pretty standard version of Android.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 £199
http://www.tesco.com/direct/samsung-galaxy-note-16...
Picked up two yesterday.
http://www.tesco.com/direct/samsung-galaxy-note-16...
Picked up two yesterday.
Edited by sgrimshaw on Saturday 20th September 12:34
I bought a new 2nd Gen 32gb Nexus 7 last month direct from o2 for £149, price still on the main page here - http://www.o2.co.uk/tablets
But they have put the price back up to £189 - https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/tablets/google/nexus-7-4...
Still a good price, Android L coming very soon.
Nexus 7 specs - http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_google_nexus_7_(2013)...
But they have put the price back up to £189 - https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/tablets/google/nexus-7-4...
Still a good price, Android L coming very soon.
Nexus 7 specs - http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_google_nexus_7_(2013)...
I'm using a Memopad to type this, it only has a very light skin and is very similar to a first gen Nexus 7 (which it is a replacement for)
It does have a smear magnet screen and feels more plastic-y.
It is still on Android 4.2.2.
Would I buy another..... Yes, I use it for a couple of hours a day and it has given me no problems, unlike my Nexus 7
It does have a smear magnet screen and feels more plastic-y.
It is still on Android 4.2.2.
Would I buy another..... Yes, I use it for a couple of hours a day and it has given me no problems, unlike my Nexus 7
sgrimshaw said:
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 £199
http://www.tesco.com/direct/samsung-galaxy-note-16...
Picked up two yesterday.
Got my mum a normal Galaxy Tab a little while ago and she struggled with the keyboard and some things with a finger. Got a cheap little stylus and its made a massive difference to her using the tablet, so having a proper integrated stylus might be a good thing.http://www.tesco.com/direct/samsung-galaxy-note-16...
Picked up two yesterday.
Edited by sgrimshaw on Saturday 20th September 12:34
Woody said:
She mainly wants it for skype & FB when she's on holiday or staying with friends etc.
What age bracket is you MIL and how technically capable is she?My wife (who is a MIL x 3) has an iPad and had no difficulty connecting to various wifi hotspots in various countries. I don't know how simple that is using android.
FlossyThePig said:
What age bracket is you MIL and how technically capable is she?
My wife (who is a MIL x 3) has an iPad and had no difficulty connecting to various wifi hotspots in various countries. I don't know how simple that is using android.
fairly simple ,unless the wifi system has a complex sign in process or like many 'open' wifi systems it still requires a sign-in or sign-up to the T+Cs via a webpage ... My wife (who is a MIL x 3) has an iPad and had no difficulty connecting to various wifi hotspots in various countries. I don't know how simple that is using android.
the stylus thing is a good tip , although it;s far less of na issue on tablets than on phones.
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