You've inspired me to start going through all of their products to find the worst!

|Item|Their Price|Amazon's price|Price Difference| Markup
|----|----|----|----|----
| HP TouchSmart 300-1020 | $3,184.09 | $477.97 | $2,706.12 | 6.662x
|Playstation 3| $1,299.48 for 120GB | $249.96 for 160GB | $1,049.52 | 5.199x
| Kinect sensor+game| $519.48 | $99.99 | $419.49 | 5.195x
| Acer Aspire AS5560 | $2,339.22 | $479.99 |$1,859.23 | 4.873x
|iPad 2 16 GB black(?) | $2,339.22 | $499.00 | $1,840.22 | 4.688x
| Sony NSX-40GT1 40" Google TV | $2,365.09 | $520.26 | $1,844.83 | 4.546x
| iPad 1 16GB refurbished| $1,559.22 | $369.95 | $1,189.27| 4.215x
| LG Wireless soundbar| $974.35 | $249.00 | $725.35 | 3.917x
| iPad 1 16GB new(?)| $1,624.35 | $500 | $714.87| 3.249x
|Mitsubishi WD-73638 73" DLP TV | $4,158.96 | $1,295.81 | $2,863.15 | 3.210x
| iPod nano 5th(?) Generation, 8GB, pink| $649.35 | $262.98 | $386.37 | 2.469x

So far the HP Touchsmart is by far the biggest ripoff on the site in terms of markup.

Like I said, might as well not have a textbook at that point. Those half assed textbooks are probably way more expensive to "design", print, lacquer, bind, package and ship than it is to distribute an Ebook digitally. Hell in many instances, a computer or tablet is actually cheaper for a college student than a textbook is.

For instance as of me typing this, I can get This 10 inch ASUS Zenpad for less than half of the described price of that half assed textbook in question, which is far and away more capable and can serve as a multipurpose tool in a college environment. i.e. taking notes, recording schedules, keeping track of assignments, et cetera.

I'd say cut your losses at this point, textbook publishers.

This is what he needs, he isn't mature enough for an iPad.

https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Amazon-Fire-7-Kids-Edition-Tablet/dp/B01J90MSDS

Not trying to sound rude, but I think your options are fairly limited for your budget at least in my opinion. But here's what I could find, if it helps when I searched for 'best gaming tablets 2019'. I only listed what I could find under $200 as I didn't want to come off rude and go above your budget.

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The items listed below are not listed in terms of performance.

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Amazon Fire HD 10 - New - Priced $99.99 (Prime Day Deal). (32GB Storage).

Amazon Fire HD 10 - Certified Refurbished - Priced $79.99. (32GB Storage).

Lenovo Tab 4 - New - Priced $119.00. (16GB Storage).

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 - New - Priced $119.99. (16GB Storage).

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 - New - Priced $197.99. (32GB Storage).

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As others have said, if you can save a bit more you will have better options. Me personally I'm an iOS guy. You can get an iPad (Latest Model for $249 with 32GB Storage. Or if you were able to get your budget even higher you can get a latest model iPad for $329 on sale with 128GB Storage.

Can you elaborate on how Honeycomb is like Windows, in a bad way? Is in the bar at the bottom?

Also, just to let you know, the Xoom ($479, 32 GB wifi), Transformer ($394, 16 GB wifi), Acer Iconia ($355) are all $100+ cheaper than the comparble iPad model. Whether or not any of these tablets are actually better than the iPad is up to the consumer to decide (I personally prefer my Transformer over my old iPad 1, but to each his own).

Just buy a mobile device that's wifi only. It will work, just don't buy it through a cell carrier.

Here's a pretty decent wifi only 7" Samsung Galaxy 2 for $170

This is a bit late, but here goes nothing:

Listen man, steer clear of the iPad in college. It can only do one thing at once, making it a total travesty to a busy college student. In my case, at least, I believe I found the perfect replacement.

Just last month I sold my 4th generation iPad because I found that I wasn't using it at all for my studies and it just sat there collecting dust. After some research online, I decided to get another tablet. This time I wanted one that could actually be useful in my college studies. Enter the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

I bought it refurbished off amazon for a good price, just to test it out and see if it was any good. It didn't take long for the new tablet to just outright replace half my backpack:

• I stopped needing to take my notebooks to my classes. The S-Note application paired with the S-Pen (mind you the tablet has a built in Wacom digitizer) is a beautiful writing tool (or even typing, if you prefer so), and everything can be exported to Evernote in PDF format for organization and accessibility
  
  
  
• The multitasking is a beautiful and crucial feature: I'm able to have a tutorial YouTube video, S-Note, and a calculator open all at once on the screen. I can have literally nothing on my table but this tablet and successfully teach myself just about anything. In addition, there's this feature where you can be looking at a picture on the browser, and you decide you want that picture in your notes. You can simply drag and drop the image into your notes and there it is.
  
  
• The battery lasts me about 9 hours of screen on time with HEAVY use (notetaking, videos, multitasking, vewing large PDF's or powerpoints) which is enough to get most people through the day
  
  
• I can just download the PDFs of my instructors worksheets and mark them up directly on the tablet, and then print out the solved worksheet. It's ridiculously efficient and saves me a lot of time and effort. If I make a mistake? Big deal; erase and correct it. Simple as that
  
  Aside from that, the tablet has a very large and beautiful display, making it a very good option for watching movies or Netflix in your downtime. Gaming performance is pretty beast as well. It is without a doubt, a college students best friend, and I highly recommend you at least check it out.
  
  I did, however, end up returning the tablet. Not because I wasn't happy, rather, the opposite. I was so ridiculously pleased with it that I just scrounged up whatever I have left in my allowance account to get the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2. It's basically similar to the Note 10.1 in every way except:
  
  
• The display is significantly larger. It is about the size of a full 11x9 inch notebook, making it a lot more comfortable to write on. The display resolution is the same as the Note 10.1, but despite the extra screen real estate it is still clear as day with about 250 ppi
  
  
• It has a bigger battery, meaning it should be able to push me through the day and more
  
  
• The Note 10.1 allows multitasking by having 2 large applications open side by side, as well as a small collection of 'mini apps' that can hover on top of the applications (eg. Calculator or a YouTube video). The Note Pro 12.2 allows up to 4 large applications to run all at once plus those mini-apps.
  
  These tablets have shown me just how useless an iPad is as a college companion. Steer clear of it. Look at the Note. Best of luck in college!

Here it is.

https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Amazon-Fire-7-Kids-Edition-Tablet/dp/B01J90MSDS

Maybe let him learn some respect with the older one, then get him one of these. Unless it's an Apple tablet because even old ones of those hold their value pretty well.

Samsung Tab A 10.1 2016 model w sPen. Android.

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Tablet-Black-SM-P580NZKAXAR/dp/B01LFV5SI6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1479945399&sr=8-2&keywords=tab+pen+10.1


http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy-tab-a-2016-10-1-16gb-with-s-pen-black/5623312.p?skuId=5623312

Also on sale right now at Amazon and Best Buy for $250.

or

Wacom Companion Hybrid. Android, very hard to find, expensive.


or


iPad Pro + Pencil iOS and can be expensive


or

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Android


Maybe


Lenovo Yoga Odd design, good stylus. Android and Windows

> Not unless you make a gaming tablet with a huge battery and fan

So, GPD Tablet with detachable controllers that turn it into the form factor of the Win/Pocket/XD?

With a USB-C port for an easy desktop/media center dock?

Call it a Switch knockoff.

400 usd seems like a lot for a used 64gb sp1. Even amazon has used 128gb sp1's for less than 500.

You might want to look into the GPD XD

SwsMiss & The 3rd Graders here!

Gift One I'm dreaming big!!! :) I would love the [iPad](http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MC769LL-Tablet-Black-Generation/dp/B0013FRNKG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3DEASBZ4NAXJV&coliid=I2FVZNBUC6BHD5 from my classroom wishlist). I'm passionate about technology and there are MANY things I can use it for in my classroom for both my students and myself. You can read about just a FEW of the ways I can use it with students here. I can use it to keep my running records, assess students, and a million other things that would make my life a LOT easier.

Gift Two
This book is called "I Have the Right to Be a Child" and I would love it for my classroom. I teach in a therapeutic environment and many of my students do not believe they have rights. :) "C'mon...gimme."

Thank you for the chance! Be blessed, friends!! Also, is your dad a baker? Cause you both have hot buns! ;)

The Amazon links on the page are affiliate links. Just FYI.

Here's the clean links, and a tl;dr too:

1. Xoom
   
2. iPad black and white (Apple apparently is special and gets a twofer)
   
3. gTablet
   
4. Superpad
   
5. Galaxy Tab
   
6. Eee Slate
   
7. Playbook
   
8. Streak
   
9. Iconia
   
10. A Vizio tablet I've never heard of

I'll post a few Android tablets and you be the judge of which one you'd like to investigate further:

1: ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101-A1 = $379.99

2: MOTOROLA XOOM = $419.99

3: Original Samsung Galaxy Tab = $314.95

4: Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus = $399.99

5: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 = $479.99

Edit: As someone else mentioned, the Transformer Prime is almost out and it might be exactly what you're looking for. If you don't want to spend $500+ on the Transformer Prime though, I highly suggest looking at the slightly older Transformer TF101.

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If you are still interested in purchasing this item, it may be available from other sellers. Please visit the detail page for this item below:

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That is very inconsiderate on the part of Amazon. I could have gone with another company that didn't lie about how many they would have in stock. Now I have to get in the back of the line with some other company.

The fire HD is 139 right now.

I swore I saw the samsung galaxy tab 2 for 149, but it seems to have gone up 20 bucks recently

if you are really in a crunch for money and only want to browse the internet...you can go to belly of the tablet beast for a cool 76 bucks I know a guy who bought one for his kid..it browses the web...sort of...

In 1989, the original Gameboy launched at $89.99, which adjusted for inflation is $172.65. This is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 which is not only slightly cheaper than the adjusted price, but is miles ahead in game choice, size and weight, and graphical abilities.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J8DL78O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417498901&sr=8-1


Lighting deal has ended back to 139

Used Amazon ones

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00KHR4ZL6/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1452192661&sr=8-1&keywords=surface+pro+3+i5+256gb&condition=used

should be within your budget

Surface Pro 3
Leather journal
LG G3 – Work phone
Samsung Galaxy S4 – Personal phone
Dockers wallet
Sunglasses – Don’t know what brand
Casio Calculator watch
Casio Edifice watch
16GB USB Drive

Leatherman 830850 Skeletool CX

Victorinox Cadet Swiss Army Knife

Assassin's Creed Templar Ring

Generic Mini-flashlight

LOST DHARMA Failsafe Key necklace
Fisher Military Space Pen
Sharpie black fine point pen
Visol "Ultra Slim" Stainless Steel Flask


~Not Pictured~

Kor water bottle

Withings Pulse

Klipsch S4 earbuds

This is what I got.

Again, I got it with money from graduation gifts, and It still cost me a pretty penny.

But if you're just trying to branch out? I had an older version of this.

There are better options than that, I would explore them. If you're in the market for a new laptop or something, the MicroSoft Surface works pretty well as a travel computer and can be used as drawing tablet.

I still use this which has an atom processor and 32gb of storage, and it works absolutely fine on Windows 10 (although, I've never tried updating it). The main issue here is trying to use an SD card to update an entire OS, considering the size of Windows and depending on the class of SD card used will decide how long it takes.

I could use advice on a new 10" tablet.

At some point I'm going to need to replace my ASUS Transformer TF701T.

3 nagging issues are getting to me.

1. The speakers blew and so I currently keep portable speakers on hand now, but it can be a pain.
   
   
2. I've had it rooted for the last couple years with CM or Katkiss installed... But with the whole Netflix/Playstore thing, I decided to go back to stock... Stock is garbage. 4.4.2 with bloatware and terrible battery life. (I tried Magisk + Katkiss but I'll have to try again to get it working properly)
   
   
3. I always hated that it uses a hard to find 36-pin (I think) connector and ASUS plug. Its overpriced and the knockoffs are terrible. I've tried a few and they're all disposable.
   
   So I'm about ready to move on, but I'm trying to keep it cheap as possible without feeling like I'm downgrading. TF701T really did feel quite amazing running some roms.
   
   Right now I'm looking at:
   
   ASUS ZenPad 3S 10
   
   Samsung Galaxy Tab A
   

Acá tenes en Amazon: LINK

Otra: LINK

Cheap and effective?

Asus Z300M:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01F57BNG2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494530504&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=asus+z300m&dpPl=1&dpID=41j7Cy9Pj5L&ref=plSrch

Probably not the first gen as those are ancient and terrible.

The tab As are kinda low end and weak, with not a lot of ram or storage, but they're about what you can find for that price. I mean for a kid they're okay I guess but they might be a bit slow and stuff. Never used one but I do have experience with lower end tabs with similarish specs.

You might be better off with something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-Mediapad-Quad-Core-1-4GHz-Android/dp/B0746NMXXW/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518901626&sr=1-2&keywords=huawei+t3&dpID=410UYcDEemL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Or this:

https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Android-Quad-Core-Processor-ZA2B0009US/dp/B07193VPNF/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518901670&sr=1-3&keywords=lenovo+tab+4

Or maybe this:

https://www.amazon.com/Android-PixelMaster-TouchScreen-Quad-Core-Processor/dp/B01FGCXUDU

Kindle Fire Kids Editions have a 2 year 'kid proof' warranty. 16GB is $99, and 32gb is $129. They come with a heavy duty case.

As for your wife, has she tried replacing the launcher? Being able to change things is what makes Android great.

$49 USD - Amazon Fire 7

$99 USD - Kids Edition Fire 7. If kid breaks it, they replace it

I once tried googling "fire for kids". Forgot to anticipate this :)

The Kids version is $70 and they will replace it for free if it gets broken

Amazon has it new for 297.99 as well. I almost pulled the trigger, but I am going to wait and see for Prime day.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-P580NZKAXAR 10.1-Inch 16 GB, Tablet with S Pen (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LFV5SI6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6gn4BbTAXRX92

Probably this one?

The regular iPad 2018 supports the Apple Pencil. That's about $400 to buy both iPad+pencil.

Perhaps the cheapest tablet with an active digitizer/stylus is the Samsung Tab A 10.1 with S Pen. (has to be "with S Pen" otherwise it won't have an active digitizer.) It's about $230 now on Amazon. The price of that thing fluctuates a lot:
https://camelcamelcamel.com/Samsung-Galaxy-SM-P580NZKAXAR-10-1-Inch-Tablet/product/B01LFV5SI6

An active digitizer/stylus make all the different in handwriting notes. The number of tablets that have one are fairly few and they do cost more.

The surface tablets are an option too. The Surface Go is relatively cheap (as surface tablets go) but buying the bigger model with pen will make it more expensive than the ipad 2018 alternative.

If you're not in a hurry, Black Friday is only a few weeks away too.

> 11" ipad pros

Here, I googled it for you. I went on the first website most people use.

https://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPad-11-inch-Wi-Fi-64GB/dp/B07K344J3N?th=1

The iPad Air 2 is still a popular option, although it's less useful now than it was when first introduced, of course (app compatibility etc, as most developers are moving to wards the newer OS capabilities and hardware).

The Air 2 is available used through Amazon here for quite cheap, even up to the 64gb variant, which was still available brand new up until very recently, so there are still some in stock. The price is nowhere near the price of a used one, of course. That's the problem with Apple, IMO. Their hardware is "premium" priced simply because they have the ability to do so and still sell like hotcakes.

As far as storage space goes, that really also depends on the user. If they have a large movie or music collection they want to keep handy, then the larger storage capacities are a major blessing, as there's no SD card to add additional space as needed.

chromebooks are cheaper than ipads

Good looking skirt. Surely you have a better camera? I could give you tablet with a better camera than that.

EDIT: I have one of these just sitting around if you want it.

http://www.amazon.com/MOTOROLA-XOOM-Android-10-1-Inch-Wi-Fi/dp/B0045FM6SU

What about the Zoom wifi? vs a similar Wifi Ipad 32gig

$49 dollars cheaper with the ipad,
Slightly bigger screen on Xoom,
Same battery life,
Xoom has a 5mp camera on the back,
More Ipad apps but Android is still growing fast, etc.
Meh, I honestly don't know what my preference.

Amazon Pre-Order page - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045FM6SU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tipsontech-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0045FM6SU

Awesome contest! Thank you!

Before I forget, spread the love!

Should Reddit Raffle proclaim me the winner, I would love to have this mp3.

For the second part of the contest, Random Wishlist sent me to /u/onthejourney's WL, where I thought this set of funky fun colorful magnetic letters looked pretty neat. I wish our fridge was magnetic so I could get these for my kids! They'd love them! (Sorry, I'm challenged and I don't think this link will take the item off the WL?)

I actually do not have an item on my WL that is $3.00 or less including shipping (other than mp3s), so if allowed, I would love an Amazon GC because I want to save up for this awesome tablet.

I would definitely suggest the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer - http://amzn.com/B004U78J1G

Amazon says it's Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) but once you get it, it should upgrade right to Ice Cream Sandwich (4.x)

This is not the new Transformer Prime (which is an even better tablet, but is about $600) -- for the heck of it, if you're interested it's here http://amzn.com/B0067PLM5E

With $200, there isn't too much wriggle room in the tablet space besides the Nexus 7 - even then, it seems ASUS is announcing its successor soon.

ASUS also just recently announced this MeMo Pad HD 7. It's $130 USD but it has not been released yet and it says it's planning to hit "developing markets."

If you're okay with the tablet being a bit older, you can consider

• Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
  
  That's all I can think of at the moment.
  
  

[I want this most] (http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-7-Inch-Wi-Fi/dp/B007P4VOWC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=GEKXSOCWU12Y&coliid=I2W4HPGZAX4J7L), [least] (http://www.amazon.com/All-Ware-Stainless-Pineapple-De-Corer/dp/B000GA53CO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=30YFVWIMCXHWS&coliid=I238HUYWG10NTA),not waiting for anything at the moment, [could do without] (http://www.amazon.com/Party-Pooper-Fake-Human-Poop/dp/B001O8F0W0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=30YFVWIMCXHWS&coliid=I15C64A93TK42B)

Looks like The Galaxy Tab 2 is available for pre-order on Amazon btw:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007P4VOWC/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_g147_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=00AFJQSX7D8W74TZFFH2&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

Looks great, but as a professional drawing tablet I'd say it's poor compared to Microsoft's Surface Pro. While it is definitely heavier than the Note, the Pro is an ultrabook with a full installation of Windows 8.1--which means that it can run everything that a desktop Windows computer can, such as the full Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc) as well as mobile apps like Sketchbook Pro.

And the Surface Pro also has a wacom digitizer, plus the pen it comes with even includes a functional eraser.

If you compare the two, the Surface Pro (not Surface Pro 2) is even cheaper on Amazon:

Surface Pro

Galaxy Note Pro

They both make decent drawing tablets, but the Surface Pro is definitely a better option for anyone looking to do professional work.

1. Surface Pro Tablet at just over $1,000. I used to have a $2,500+ telescope, but I bought it.
   
2. I want it so I don't have to lug my giant 17" laptop to school or out when I do astrophotography. An iPad wont do since the astrophotography software runs on windows.
   
3. Yes. I'm constantly flip flopping between getting a surface pro style windows table or an ultrabook.
   
   Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

Pics

Amazon page easier than trying to list all the specs. :P

Have This with it as well.

and completely understandable, just figured id try my luck. :)

For what I use it for, android just seems easier. and less for my son to screw up. :P

OK, I know 500 is out of your price range, but please, PLEASE look into getting a used or refurbished Surface Pro 1. Beyond just the benefits of being able to run Win32 applications (traditional Windows apps), run them well (The SP1 has a core-i5), and has a Wacom digitizer + palm rejection.

Yes, the unit is pushing the upper parts of your price range. Yes, the battery life is pretty terrible (at 3-4 hours) and will require you to bring the charger.

But there are no Windows tablets with anywhere near the form factor and build quality of the Surface line, and if you can get one used you'll have far more processing power than any of the current cheaper wintabs.

Other good non-Surface WinTabs include the Dell Venue 8 Pro, and the VivoTab which you already mentioned.

Do you think that this Microsoft Surface Pro could play VIII on Steam fine with the different community mods? I'm trying to find a screen&controller setup, since I've really enjoyed that with the Switch. Having a really portable screen without a keyboard in between makes a difference.


Maybe get a GDP Win someday, but I'm thinking not right now.

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2" is probably the closest you can get to the Note phone. Not sure if they're coming out with a new version soon or not.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Wi-Fi-Black/dp/B00HWMPSK6

There's also the Note 10.1 as other users have suggested.

Not helpful for your situation, but I was also looking for a tablet similar to my Note that I could take notes with. Landed up getting a Microsoft Surface 3, and have absolutely loved it.

Ninja edit: the issue with the newer Samsung tablets, such a the galaxy tab you mentioned, is that they don't have an s pen. The Note Pro and the 10.1 do have an s pen. So see if that is important before making a decision.

honestly its best you a tablet near the 150 mark cause cheap tablets arent that competent. Well you could get the [Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 SM-T230NZWAXAR 7-Inch] (https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-SM-T230NZWAXAR-7-Inch-White/dp/B00J8DL78O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469920532&sr=1-2&keywords=tablet&refinements=p_72:1248879011,p_36:7000-15000&linkCode=ll1&tag=dimz04-20&linkId=e4030aef93efc10ec3071ed554239aee) It has nice specs:
Android 4.4 Kit Kat OS, 1.2 GHz quad-core processor
8 GB Flash Memory, 1.5 GB RAM Memory
WXGA Display (1280x800 Resolution)
32GB of memory available through a microSD slot and 50GB of free Dropbox storage
Comes with over $300 of free content and services
Wi-Fi Tablet, Android 4.4 Kit Kat OS, 1.2 GHz quad-core processor
8 GB Internal Memory, 1.5 GB RAM Memory. Certainly 4.3 star rating with alot of customer reivews

Maybe check out the Galaxy Tab? The $140 one is the same size as the current Kindle so it's in the same price ballpark.

200

Surface Pro 3... not exactly a standard tablet.

But the SP3 does runs full Windows, mine replaces both a tablet and laptop. Though I think it's since been discontinued with the introduction of the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book. For a more reasonably priced (comparatively speaking) Windows tablet, the Surface 3 (non-Pro) is a popular option.

I also have a Dell Venue 8 Pro 3000 Windows 8.1 tablet, much smaller than a Surface device and much more cheaper but lacks the computing power. There are also many comparable tablets from HP and LG to name a few.

For Android tablets I have the 2013 Nexus 7 but the USB charging/data port broke on mine so I stopped using it (My Android smartphone and Windows tablets makes having an Android tablet redundant). The Nexus 7 and Nexus 9 tablets are fairly affordable and great bang for your buck but they lack MicroSD card slots as they're Nexus devices.

If all you're doing is reading I recommend one of the Amazon Fire tablets, they have various models though the resolution is a bit on the low side they're rather affordable with the cheapest model being damn near disposable as far as electronics go.

IDK enough to make an iOS recommendation but they're all of solid build quality from what I've seen.

Also OP if you're looking for 2nd hand devices check out https://swappa.com/buy/tablets

For less than the price as the cintiq, get a Surface Pro 3. They had wacom screens, I forget the company they changed to, but I have one and I use for drawing and digital painting. Couple weeks ago I finished my first fully digital drawing on it and found it to be completely capable of being an awesome, and portable, drawing tablet. I've also used a cintiq and found this to be a waaaay better alternative.

Oh an active digitizer is incredibly valuable to those who will use it. The Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga has one and is a fantastic option, but it is quite expensive.

It also looks like the SP3 is cheaper on Amazon across the board if that helps. I'd go with the i5/8GB version, but if your work isn't going to be very intensive, the i3/4GB is still pretty reasonable. Hell, it looks like it's even cheaper than the Microsoft Store

I also just started looking. Looking at the price history on Amazon, getting 100$ off seemed like a good target for me.

http://camelcamelcamel.com/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-Intel-Core/product/B00KHR4ZL6

Look into the Surface 3 (the non-pro variety). Its 1920x1280 but you could probably change it (though since it's not a 16x9 aspect ration it might look a little weird).

Why does it have to be 1920x1080?

The problem with installing linux on a tablet is that you likely won't be able to find touchscreen drivers for it.

You can get the 2gb ram / 64gb storage version for ~$425 on amazon. (though i'd recommend going for the 4gb/128gb version)

I don't know if you'll be able to find a tablet at under $400 that can run Photoshop greatly. I spent almost on the dot $400 for my laptop, and the first tablet on Amazon that has similar specs to it is $700 (link). The ones I found for under $400 on Amazon only had 2GB of ram (link), which is the absolute lowest that Photoshop can run on, but I can't promise it will be usable (since Adobe recommends 8GB, which is what the previously linked $700 tablet has).

Is there a reason why you can't have a laptop but you can have a tablet? My suggestion would honestly be to talk to your boss about allowing a laptop instead. I honestly can't think of any valid reason to allow a tablet and not a laptop.

I recently purchased this https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-10-1-Black-SM-T580NZKAXAR/dp/B01EUC7NPI and I love it. Checks all the marks you were asking for.

I haven't used ether of thoes but I use a Samsung Galaxy Tab-A it's $160 USD I think it's on sale now. However it is a bit dated now I got it about a year ago. I use it for manga and anime with vlc. And up to 256 gb SD card with 16 internal. It has a 10in 1900x1200 screen and a low price point this is the reason I got it.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T580NZKAXAR 10.1-Inch 16 GB, Tablet (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EUC7NPI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3nS7BbW5W3R9Q

I also like the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1

Reposting from last week:

I've been meaning to pick up a new tablet to replace my IPad 2, between this and this.

Does anyone have experience with either of these?

If 10" is a must, then I would have definitely recommended:
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-ZA000001US-10-1-Inch-Tablet-Midnight/dp/B00TR05L9Y/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479155485&sr=1-8&keywords=nvidia+tablet

and

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F57BNG2/ref=psdc_1232597011_t2_B011TVF5QC

I've been roaming through Amazon, and those are definitely the best tablets under $160. Both have amazing specs. 2GB RAM, 1080p screen, and both have Android M Asus one is bit more recent, while the Lenovo one is more cheaper.

You may want to research on which one has the better battery life and so on. Also, you can return your recently bought tablet to Amazon within 30 days, even if it is already opened.

yes, logged in the whole time. just noticed it says free shipping 4 days, maybe new years off days are impacting the delivery time frame?

https://www.amazon.com/Android-PixelMaster-TouchScreen-Quad-Core-Processor/dp/B01FGCXUDU/ref=sr_1_1?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1483241934&sr=8-1&keywords=ASUS+ZenPad+8&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011

No rush! Just let me know.

I do know that I have certainly seen mislabled tablets on Amazon before. For instance, I bought a Nuvision tablet a while back and Amazon said it had 1333mhz Ram, when it definitely had 1600mhz. Alternatively, is it possible that you're mixing it up with The Zenpad 8 (e.g. not "S 8")? That's 1.3ghz with 2gb of RAM, so it threw me off at first. Everyone on Reddit said the skip that Zenpad 8 and consider the S8. But my big question is still whether the S8 can handle newish games, or emulation.

EDIT: There's a refurbished Zenpad S8 on sale for $134.99 now, with Prime shipping. That might seal the deal...

i got my mom a ZenPad 8 at christmas. mind you it came out in 2015 i think, but its pretty zippy for $130 and pretty close to stock android.

If you're buying a tablet for a young kid, i hate to sound like a shill, not an amazon employee or representative, but just buy this:
https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Amazon-Fire-7-Kids-Edition-Tablet/dp/B01J90MSDS/

It's amazon's kid friendly tablet, it runs android, but has a specialized launcher called 'FreeTime' for your kid's account, it has a locked down version of the amazon appstore that only has kids android apps/games without ads or in app purchases. It also has access to all the kids videos on amazon videos which are not perfect (Pengu has been teaching my daughter some bad habits) but miles ahead of youtube kids. Your /r/Elsagate worries will not be an issue on this one, the content is actually curated (Mostly consists of various kid's tv shows, think blue's clues and the like). You can also customize the content for age ranges to fit your child, it's supposed to be 3 and up, I've heard they have content for suggested ages up to 12 years. And, if for some reason, you wanted to install youtube or netflix or some other app outside their age range, you can grant them access to specific items. Almost forgot, a very generous library of kid's books is also included for free with freetime.

The freetime launcher is subscription based, but the tablet comes with a free year, and if you want to keep it after that, it's $3 a month. If you don't want to keep it, you can just convert it into a regular fire tablet without all the extra options.

The tablet also comes with a 2 year warranty that covers just about everything. My daughter dropped it in a tub, amazon advance shipped a new one as soon as I chatted them and we shipped the old one back. Your mileage may vary, but I did not even have to lie to them about it.

My five year old has a https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Fire-Tablet-Display-Kid-Proof/dp/B01J90MSDS

But I don't use my phone when she's in the room unless a) we're on a particularly long trip together, I have no problem being on our devices separately on a flight for instance or b) we're watching a video together or she asked me a question I need to Google.

She specifically comments about why all the other grownups use their devices all the time. I am permanently glued to mine when she's not around, but I'll never let her see.

And she has screentime restrictions. If she wants her Kindle to read her a book instead of watching Bubble Guppies WTF do I care. It's her screentime. We treat it interchangeably.

You hit the nail though, it's not about how THEY use their screentime, it's about how we use ours. Stay off your devices when you're hanging out with your kids! They'll notice and they'll care.

And God willing they'll learn.

But I treat everything like that. She's tasted wine before when we are in a vineyard. And she likes to taste my coffee, lol. She knows that, like medicine, there's stuff in there that is an ok amount for adult bodies but would be too strong for children. But I don't make any of it seem forbidden. And she's never seen me have more than one drink either. I just try to aim middle of the road for everything and model good behavior. Everything in moderation!

I'm sure I'll fail somehow though!

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The online tool should cover most of your needs and it's probably accessible through the Chromebook. That said, if you're on a budget, I've found this Samsung Tablet to fulfil all my needs and I got it on the cheap around Black Friday two years ago. That said, Black Friday sales are coming up, so if you shop around, you could probably also pick up an iPad which do have better build quality and overall UX as well as inking capabilites.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LFV5SI6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't know what your budget is, but I just bought this tablet a couple weeks ago, and so far I absolutely love it. The build quality is great and the screen is perfect for comics.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LFV5SI6

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Edit: Bought a 128gb SD card for it too, and there are a ton of deals on those right now.

Nexus 7 -> Pixel 7

I don't care if you have to keep the same bezels and form factor, just give me a good stock experience for a good price. Its completely ridiculous to not have a universal iPad Mini competitor. My current recommendation for a pen enabled semi-premium tablet at Nexus 7 prices is the 2016 Tab A, running OTA Nougat and Adhell.

The plus is definitely worth it, I'm not sure how more powerful it is than the original, but it has a slightly newer processor and better battery. If you get the plus I'd make sure to get the 2019 version that fixes a hinge issue the previous plus model had. It should handle emulation very well for psp, ps1 and all the older consoles. Game cube even has good performance on the gpd xd plus. I'd definitely go with the plus.

Here's one on Amazon for $235:
https://www.amazon.com/GPD-Foldable-Handheld-Touchscreen-Hexa-core/dp/B01N9IG6BL

Edit: you also might be able to find it cheaper on eBay if you look around.

Anyone use one of these? Lenovo Tab 4, 8" Android Tablet

https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Android-Quad-Core-Processor-ZA2B0009US/dp/B07193VPNF?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAIPHVZTVH6LZ5BFZA&tag=hawk-future-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07193VPNF&ascsubtag=trd-3256973441172659637-20

It's only about $100 at Amazon. Not ideal, but not too bad price-wise...

As far as Google apps go, it won't matter for long. I figure there is an 85% chance that the older HD8s will be at the same OS level within 6 months anyway. I don't know if the new OS will be flagged as banned by Google. This new OS does exist on the Fire TV, but I wasn't able to find anyone who said whether it affected anything.

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My advice. DO NOT get an Amazon Fire tablet if Google is a primary criteria for you. It could go away at any point between Amazon and Google whims, so, get an authentic Android tablet to be sure. Something like this Lenovo as an example https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Android-Quad-Core-Processor-ZA2B0009US/dp/B07193VPNF?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07193VPNF

US btw.

seems no one is listing the 'plus' versions which has sd 625 rather than 425 i think.

Yes.

https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Fire-Tablet-Display-Black/dp/B0794RHPZD/

You can sideload four APKs and have full access to Google Play, then change the launcher and it's more or less a regular Android tablet. But note that there's only 1.5 GB of RAM.

Still it is well-supported and has a big screen.

Apple iPad Pro (11-inch, Wi-Fi, 64GB) - Space Gray (Latest Model) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K344J3N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HnD3DbS1D7BZX

Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Wi-Fi, 64GB) - Space Gray (Latest Model) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K344KNG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OmD3Db6M5D6GT

So, on the link you posted here, reposted if it's any convenience.

To sum it all up, If I wanted a 64GB version, and to be able to use internet outside of the house, and not insanely expensive, I would choose 64GB, Wifi + Verizon 3G, and buy it Used.

In the Used section, there are 3 main options:

• Used, Good
  
  
• Used, Like New
  
  
• Refurbished
  
  Which one of those do you recommend / are they any different?

Holy cow! :O

These Vines are hilarious! I couldn't stop laughing at most of them & I didn't think I would get such a kick out of them either, haha.

Thanks for the contest! :D

I would go with the 16gb Wifi only iPad 2 from Amazon. You save money on the tax and you get full warrantee from Apple still.

I've found that while it's tempting save money on used Apple stuff, they do kind of lose their sheen pretty quickly. While I know the iPad 1 is still totally functional, it's going on almost 2 years now. That's a long time in the tablet world. When the next couple iPads come out, that 1st gen is going to start looking like a relic.

Just my 2 cents. Good luck!

Even if they did, it would likely be cheaper to buy from Amazon (or any online retailer) and not pay sales tax.

Wifi only xoom: $589 for 32 Gb.

Wifi only ipad2: $499 for 16 gb, $599 for 32 gb

The Macbook Pro isn't my first choice, but I also develop for iDevices so I have to have one. Here are the links for everything in my station:

http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/monitors/LT24A350ND/ZA (close enough)

Dell Monitor: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku=320-2807&~ck=baynoteSearch&baynote_bnrank=1&baynote_irrank=0



(they don't have my speakers anymore - it's a 5.1 kit that you can purchase at walmart for 80 bucks. I think it's the Z50?)

Chair: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00166DR9S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

Desk: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00166DUSG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

Motorola Xoom: http://www.amazon.com/MOTOROLA-XOOM-Android-10-1-Inch-Wi-Fi/dp/B0045FM6SU

Keyboard and mouse: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-pointers/mice-keyboard-combos/wireless-desktop-mk710 (note: I put batteries in this kit a year ago, both devices still show full to this day. I think logitech is right about a 3 year battery life.)

Router: http://www.netgear.com/home/products/wirelessrouters/high-performance/WNDR3700.aspx (DDWRT)

Internet: http://www.novatelwireless.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=344:mifir-4082-intelligent-mobile-hotspot&catid=19:mifi&Itemid=12

If I can find the speakers, I'll update it later.

this one for me and one for you...

It's not available for preorder yet. link

Dunno if you are interested in a tablet but I have got an Asus Transformer Prime TF201 w keyboard dock, case etc.

[Tablet Link] (http://www.amazon.com/Transformer-TF201-B1-GR-10-1-Inch-Tablet-Amethyst/dp/B0067PLM5E)

[Dock Link] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00685ZDB2/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0067PLM5E&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1PBH9JME1KEG2AWHFAZX)

I would suggest an Asus Transformer Prime.

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-7-Inch-Wi-Fi-Model/dp/B007P4VOWC pretty sure this is it

1. Either this tablet or this one. Obviously the more expensive one is less likely...lol.
   
   
2. I'm saving up for it because my boyfriend wants one! Mostly for watching shows and movies in bed and for maps and manuals when he's playing games. And frankly I wouldn't mind having one to mindlessly do mturk surveys on either lol. I have about $120 saved up so far...I had more but some had to go to emergency issues. :(
   
   
3. Saving Private Ryan...is a movie I have actually never seen. I should. :\

1. Samsung Galaxy Tab
   
   
2. I don't have a laptop, but do need something like a laptop or tablet for school soon.
   
   
3. Yup, I'm sure I'd manage with or without a laptop/tablet for school.
   
   "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
   
   

How about used/refurbished tablets?

• Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 2012 $130 http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-7-Inch-Wi-Fi-Model/dp/B007P4VOWC
  
  Unfortunately, mobile Office isn't as usable or fully featured as Office on desktop. The only version of Office Mobile available for Android is geared for phones.
  
  Instead, I would recommend modern day budget netbooks or detachables + USB dongle. Low end netbooks/detachables have gotten much better (and cheaper) ever since Microsoft started offering Windows for free to OEMs.
  
  
• http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/ASUS-X205TA-UH01-BK-Signature-Edition-Laptop/productID.308794000
  
  
• http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/ASUS-X551MAV-UB01-Signature-Edition-Laptop/productID.308008000
  
  
• http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Acer-Aspire-Switch-10-SW5-011-32GB-Signature-Edition-2-in-1-PC/productID.299492300
  
  
• http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/ASUS-Transformer-Book-T100TA-Red-Signature-Edition-2-in-1-PC/productID.304981100

The real dilemma is iPad vs. Android. While I'm a fan of the e-ink Kindles, the Kindle Fire is just a dumbed down Android that's locked into Amazon. For $50 more you can get a real Android, natively running ICS, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 which comes out next week.

What about the Galaxy Tab 2?

It has great reviews on Amazon and you can order a refurbished one for $150.

I've just started researching tablets, so if someone knows of a reason not to get this one, please let me know.

It's a full PC with wacom digitizer. You can run any x86 app on it.

Here ya go:

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Tablet-Drive-Windows/dp/B00BE5T2TA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396800951&sr=8-1&keywords=surface+pro

currently at $650.

Now I'm torn between Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet 128 GB Hard Drive, 4 GB RAM, Windows 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition (32GB, Black).

Oh it has been reduced then.

If you see it was £899, that is the RRP

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-9UR-00001-Surface-Pro-128GB/dp/B00BE5T2TA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376340440&sr=8-1&keywords=surface+pro

As far as value goes I guess it's worth it

I can heartily recommend my Galaxy Note 10.1, though there are probably much better options now to choose from. Microsoft's Surface for example also features pressure sensitive pens and would let you run Photoshop (if you bought a copy) or the GIMP.

Addendum:
Looks like Samsung has a 12.2 version out now which is far better than my tablet. Right now going for $512 US it looks like. If you have the money, tablets are wonderful day to day things.

If the only issue with the Galaxy Note phone was the size, then you could get a Galaxy Note tablet

Note there is a 10 and 12 inch.

I have one and love it.

Got you covered: https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Wi-Fi-Black/dp/B00HWMPSK6
12.2" screen
if you actually need to call someone just carry a fliphone or something

Ah, light box & loupe is what I try to use my tablet as. It isn't quite there [I use this one for that purpose] yet so I get to see all kinds of artifacts, be subjected to low-res web-sized jpeg irritation and possibly suffer from the systemic color calibration problems. Maybe in the foreseeable future we'll probably have something that can re-create the light table&loupe&large format transparency experience. Somehow screen size and that it is a tablet rather than a monitor makes a qualitative difference.

• $449.99 Newegg (ebay) *your link
  
• $499.99 Tiger direct
  
• $585.97 Newegg (store)
  
• $599.00 Amazon
  
• $599.00 Bestbuy
  
  
  I see refurbished for 1 dollar cheaper than the newegg ebay store. So if your link you posted is in fact "new" I think you found the best deal. Of course.. who knows what deals might pop up in the next 24-48 hours.

I am replacing a Nexus 10 that is becoming problematic and slow, requiring a factory reset every few weeks to keep it from becoming too slow to use. I already attempted to solve this cheaply myself with an RCA Maven Pro 12", and the screen is god awful and it's slower in its best state than the Nexus 10 is when it needs a factory reset. Other things about the Maven Pro make it attractive, but it's truly a piece of junk to be avoided.

So, my usage for this tablet will consist of:

• Video consumption, 1080p 60fps. Youtube/Netflix/Plex/Twitch.tv
  
• Chat in hangouts / twitch streams
  
• Control of ssh terminal to remote systems
  
• VNC control of remote systems
  
• eBook reading
  
• Reddit via sync for reddit
  
• Web Browsing
  
• SDR Applications for RF monitoring
  
  
  Although the screen on the Maven Pro is awful, the size is just incredible. It allows for the device to truly act like a tiny laptop and the media consumption experience is far better than even the 10 inch screen it replaces. Normally, availability of recent versions of android is top of my list of requirements, but at larger screen sizes that tends to just not be possible. The options that I have not already tried in the 12"+ size category that I am aware of are:
  
  
• Galaxy Note 12 Pro - Expensive, outdated version of android, but it has a very fast processor and the screen is reputed to be worth killing babies for. Very strong contender, especially since there is a very nice OEM keyboard option for it and it seems that there is some LineageOS support for this device as well.
  
• Chuwi Hi12 - Cheap as hell, very very nice IPS screen, limited LineageOS support (which may be going away due to drivers no longer in mainline kernels). Keyboard from OEM is reported to be absolute garbage, so an alternative keyboard solution may be needed, but at this price, it wouldn't be too bad. Performance is reported to be mediocre at best, but it will be better than the RCA Maven Pro. If Lineage OS support continues, I would expect performance to increase. Also includes windows 10, which would be an interesting bonus, as well as the option to run ubuntu instead of windows or android. Another negative: touchscreen accuracy is awful when using any sort of screen protector (shitty digitizer).
  
• Virgin Mobile TellyTablet - Perfect form factor to go along with media consumption use case. I can't seem to find one in the US, so I may have to get it shipped from the UK. ROM support may be spotty, so thats another negative, and portability will be iffy as well. Pretty much an unknown for me, as I've never seen one in person.
  
  
  What other 12 inch or larger tablets are there that run android? I'm pretty flexible on most parameters, so long as the screen size is 12 inches or larger and doesn't have craptastic viewing angles like the Maven Pro. Hell, if I could pay to have a decent processor and IPS display put in the Maven Pro, I'd do it.
  
  Thanks in advance!

Google Nexus 7

• $218
  
• 7" 1920x1200 Display
  
• 1.5GHz Quad Core processor
  
• 16GB onboard storage
  
• 2GB RAM
  
  *updated with the 2013 version
  
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  Kindle Fire HDX
  
  
• $230
  
• 7" 1920x1200 Display
  
• 2.2GHz Quad Core processor
  
• 16GB onboard storage
  
• 2GB RAM
  
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  Asus MeMo Pad 8
  
  
• $150
  
• 8" 1280x800 Display
  
• 1.6GHz Quad Core processor
  
• 16GB onboard storage
  
• 1GB RAM
  
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  Dell Venue 8
  
  
• $190
  
• 8" 1280x800 Display
  
• 2.0GHz Dual Core processor
  
• 32GB onboard storage
  
• 2GB RAM
  
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  Samsung Galaxy Tab 4
  
  
• $170
  
• 7" 1280x800 Display
  
• 1.2GHz Quad Core processor
  
• 32GB onboard storage
  
• 1.5GB RAM
  
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  Those would be my considerations for that price range. They should all do what you want to fairly well. Obviously you'll have to weigh the options as far as screen size and internal storage goes. Almost all of these tablets also have different versions. The 32GB tablets I listed all have cheaper 16GB versions, and the 8" tablets all have 7" variants as well. I just included some different combinations for variety.
  
  As a note of comparison, unless you get the 2nd generation iPad mini with the retina display, the screen is an 8" 1024x768, the lowest resolution amongst them. That's the main mark against it because while the specs of the mini are also paltry in comparison to those above (1GHz dual core, 512MB RAM), it's an Apple so it doesn't matter as much.

considering a low end samsung is 180 without a dock controllers or cable, it seems reasonable. https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-7-Inch-White/dp/B00J8DL78O

But yeah that is ridiculous in mexico. Sounds like you're getting fucked by the exchange rates :(

If you want to get a Galaxy Tab 4, Amazon has way better deals.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-7-Inch-White/dp/B00J8DL78O/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1417107388&sr=1-2&keywords=galaxy+tab+4

I would guess that now around the holidays is a good time to buy a tablet because the new year is usually when the newer models come out. For your case you can also use camelcamelcamel in order to check prices on amazon and look at the trend.

[Here] (http://camelcamelcamel.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-7-Inch-White/product/B00J8DL78O) is a link I found for you. I hope it helps.

Wow so the cover is that bad?

Amazon has SP3($649 for 8gig i5). camelamelcamel reports the amazon price lowered 100 dollars compared to last month.

If I got that and then the surface pro 4 cover would I be set? Or is this amazon deal a nono?

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-8GB-256GB/dp/B00KHR4ZL6/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1483206813&sr=8-14&keywords=surface+pro+3

A used surface pro 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012DTDBI8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_vCvIxbYQZE07T

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012DTDBI8/ref=twister_B0134XRXRM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Sad to say. Price fluctuates. It 70$ more than it was 3 months ago when I was about to buy it.

You can check it out here: [Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet (10.8-Inch, 64 GB, Intel Atom, Windows 10)] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012DTDBI8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_t9MXBbE1VK9MS)

Hi, I just discovered this sub and id love to help:

Dell 25 over
Great processor and good enough harddrive.

[HP at 254] (https://www.amazon.com/HP-11-AB011DX-11-6-Inch-Touchscreen-Convertible/dp/B01N0D8OG6/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1498603864&sr=8-5&keywords=2in1+laptop+tablet)
Cheaper but it isnt as powerful and has much less space.

Surface at 19 over
This is a great machine for note taking but you may need to get the pen after and a keyboard cover.
If you want some traditional laptops or more info on each just ask!

The Surface 3 works well Ubuntu you can get one on Amazon or eBay for around $200-400. https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Tablet-10-8-Inch-Windows/dp/B012DTDBI8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520311059&sr=8-3&keywords=surface+3

That will be 400$. Things went up slightly after a day, but here is a 423$ one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B012DTDBI8/ref=sr_1_3_olp?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450302120&sr=1-3&keywords=surface+3&condition=new

Well I was looking at https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B012DTDBI8/ref=mp_s_a_1_26 I'll be mainly playing that game but I'll also use it for browsing the Internet etc. I just want it to be good enough

Is there a list of all the comics available on Marvel Unlimited? Does the catalogue differ between countries?

Would I be able to use MU on this?

Great thank you! Currently looking at this and this. I just googled the Z3735 and these came up but they look to fit the bill so cheers for your help!

I recommended one of these to a work colleague as it was cheap, ran a desktop OS and came with a keyboard. Not bad for £130. They are happy with it so far.

Quella infatti era una di quelle cose che non centrano nulla con la sua tastiera staccabile. https://www.amazon.it/Linx-tablet-nero-Black-10-1/dp/B014D847FS.
Confermo, ogni volta che un utente "libera" portandoli al di fuori dal budget, ma devo ammettere che ho tirato completamente a casaccio.
Che uso fai del pc e qual è la procedura per una migrazione su altri software compatibili.

Puoi prendere un tablet con processore atom, trovi dei linx a pochissimo (meno di cento euro per i 7”) e se proprio vuoi ci puoi attaccare una tastiera bluetooth quando serve.

Questo da 200 euro viene con la sua tastiera staccabile

https://www.amazon.it/Linx-tablet-nero-Black-10-1/dp/B014D847FS

I have been traveling the last week and I have been playing it on https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014D847FS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It runs on low to medium settings if you want a decent frame rate

Something like one of these

Your best option for a 2 in 1 for taking notes is definitely the Surface Pro 4, which is known to have the best touchscreen among windows laptops. It is pretty pricey though, and will be above your price range for a decent model that includes a keyboard and pen.

Maybe look into the HP Spectre X2 for $440, especially if you want to budget a bit. My mom has it and it has a very excellent touchscreen and would work very well for school. It's powerful enough for most multi-tasking and running school programs with a Core M processor, 4gb of ram and 128gb ssd. A pen does not come with it though, so you would have to buy that separately. Something like this (there are multiple though).

Whoa. Thank you for your reply! Does Microsoft provide resellers with refurbished units?

Many, many, many outlets are selling the SU3-00001 as new. If you're correct, I hope they're making an honest mistake by using "new" to mean "we got this directly from Microsoft".

I think you might find it cumbersome navigating note taking on a tablet and then porting over the notes to a macbook. Alternatives worth considering:

• get a printer: this one is very reliable, able to print wirelessly, and the ink drums last a long time.
  
• get a chromebook
  
• get a small laptop 1, 2, 3
  
  
• Get a Surface Pro 4 and do everything on it instead of your mac.

I would go for something like this Microsoft Surface Pro 4 which has a very good stylus and stylus support, decent battery life, good build quality and very important, it is a Windows based device which means, you can install any application you could install on a laptop or computer and it works, for example, Microsoft office- excel, word, powerpoint etc...You will also be able to open any of those files done on a computer..

You can play almost all VNs without trouble if the computer is Windows-based. The problems that arise saliently tend to involve software incompatibility issues (i.e. older games not updated/tested to run on Win10 machines) and rarely if ever have to do with the hardware of the computer. As long as your laptop has Windows as its OS (it seems to be so based on the specifications list) you can be assured that it will run the gamut of VNs without much trouble (graphics are never really an issue as VNs don't make much use of them to begin with--tho beware of VNs equivalent to triple-A type games like Muv-Luv Alternative cause of the frequent and rapid character movements it utilizes).

That said, not to be discouraging but why not consider shelling out a couple more bucks for a slightly higher-end model from a better known manufacturer (even with the specs like its storage type and ram size the display should be a huge devaluing factor)? I can tell you this as I had a tablet PC handed down to me by my brother that playing a VN on a unit with a screen no bigger than 12'' is actually pretty darn distracting because of how minuscule the font size becomes when the entire screen is literally the size of a paperback book--and reading a VN, I believe, is nothing like reading a book as audio quality as well as adequate amount of space for admiring pretty art work are major factors for enjoying a good VN.

My 'humble' recommendation

Search around a bit more for a better deal because you'll find a lot of alternative higher-end models with more faithful form factors that have gone down in price and--just my two cents--prioritize screen size and storage type/size because processors and memories installed in budget laptops are categorically indistinguishable performance-wise (although M series are of a different variety compared to i3, i5, i7 series).

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-SU3-00001-12-3-Inch-flash_memory_solid_state/dp/B01606M7VM/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=surface+pro+m3&qid=1555438772&s=gateway&sr=8-6

This?

or $649 through Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01606M7VM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) if you're interested:

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https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-SM-T580NZKAXAR-10-1-Inch-Tablet/dp/B01EUC7NPI?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-SM-T580NZKAXAR-10-1-Inch-Tablet/dp/B01EUC7NPI/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=samsung+galaxy+tablet&qid=1563309320&s=gateway&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=8-3

What is your usage going to be ? this is running android so some Windows programs will not work well.

I'm in the same budget and screen size, but it's for my kid and I don't need a stylus. Let me know what you find. Coming from Amazon Fire 10" and looking for reasonably updated Android M or N without too much bloat like it has.

I'm leaning towards Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T580NZKAXAR 10.1-Inch 16 GB, Tablet currently.

I bought this one recently https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Tablet-Black-SM-T580NZKAXAR/dp/B01EUC7NPI

If you like IOS more i would say go for an Ipad.

They've got a 10.1" ASUS ZenPad for $30 off right now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F57BNG2/ref=psdc_1232597011_t1_B00TR05L9Y?th=1

$130 for a 10 inch tablet ain't bad.

I hear this one works well: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01F57BNG2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494530504&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=asus+z300m&dpPl=1&dpID=41j7Cy9Pj5L&ref=plSrch

Aw, something like this only pops up the day after my girlfriend and I pick out and order tablets.

Would these do fine?

There are quite a few but since you are going under $200 i'll give yoy two options one near $200 and one far from it

The SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab E SM-T377AZKAATT
8.0" 1280 x 800
Quad Core Processor 1.30 GHz
1.5 GB Memory 16 GB Flash Storage
Front-Facing Camera 2 MP
Rear Camera 5.0 MP
8.35" x 4.96" x 0.35" 0.75 lb.
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)

or

ASUS ZenPad 8


Touch Screen 8" IPS WXGA (1280x800) 189 PPI
MTK 8163 Quad-Core 1.3GHz, 2GB DDR3L
16GB EMMC, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN, 2MP Front & 5MP Rear, Bluetooth 4.0
10 finger multi-touch support, Corning Gorilla Glass1
Anti-fingerprint coating

I think the samsung is the better of the two though

This tablet should run F/GO, right?

https://www.amazon.ca/ASUS-Z380M-A2-GR-Zenpad-WXGA-Quad-Core/dp/B01FGCXUDU/

Just want to make sure before I drop 200 bucks on something that won't run it.

I bought this ASUS ZenPad for Christmas and it runs FFRK pretty well. Crashes occasionally (between menus usually) but not bad enough to worry about.

this is my suggestion

I haven't personally used it, but just judging by the specs.... The display is worse, but you should see similar performance with this as you did with your Nexus 7.

Check the list:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J90MSDS/ref=ods_gw_h4_d_aket_bf17?pf_rd_p=1a5dd817-730d-4891-828c-b658922c194c&pf_rd_r=S57ST462E9E53WFC0NQR

https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Amazon-Fire-7-Kids-Edition-Tablet/dp/B01J90MSDS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1540222895&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=best+tablet+for+kids&psc=1

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If your drawing needs can be filled by the Android ecosystem, you might want to consider like a Galaxy Tab A w/ S-pen. They retail for around 200ish - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LFV5SI6

Ok I just had this discussion with my friend at work, if you want the best emulation and homebrew your best option is something android based. Check out the Android handhelds on Amazon, specially the gpd xd plus but any cheap android device will probably emulate and do homebrew better than any portable Sony or Nintendo console.

https://www.amazon.com/GPD-Foldable-Handheld-Touchscreen-Hexa-core/dp/B01N9IG6BL

There's loads of portable Android based consoles coming out of China on Amazon that you can find YouTube reviews for

N64 and Playstation emulation has been flawless on android for years and there's dozens of emulators for each of the older consoles with any kind of feature you'd ever want. I think most of the Android handhelds are cheaper than new 3ds xls. I've been out of the emulation game for a while, not sure if there's good ps2 emulation yet, but ds emulation on Android has been great for a while also.

They can have wifi and Bluetooth support for wireless controllers and of course since it's android, you can download whatever phone app on the play store and use it to watch movies, YouTube, torrent files, IRC chat rooms, better browsers and everything. Sky's the limit on an android device.

Loads of android games on the play store also

I got the 2019 update mid July on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/GPD-Foldable-Handheld-Touchscreen-Hexa-core/dp/B01N9IG6BL

If anything becomes really concerning I could always send it to you, right?

And also, I believe if you found a way to fix the back button issue (assuming it's hardware) you could make a great buck as adding that as an opinion for repairs. Man, it's unbelievably frustrating.

That runs Windows 10. It's meant to be more than just an emulation box. That same company does make an emulation box with a built in gamepad, though.

i mean if you want to be really specific..

this is for you..

They have windows 10 version too..
u/alot_the_murdered

https://www.amazon.com/GPD-Foldable-Handheld-Touchscreen-Hexa-core/dp/B01N9IG6BL/ref=asc_df_B01N9IG6BL/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198093101467&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10000597105462568035&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013558&hvtargid=pla-384674251625&psc=1

I wish I got one of these instead of a New 3ds.
https://www.amazon.com/GPD-Foldable-Handheld-Touchscreen-Hexa-core/dp/B01N9IG6BL $240

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The Nintendo Wii U is probably my second choice, The console is hdmi and the gamepad is portable has great capabilities, collector's item.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wii+u&i=videogames&ref=nb_sb_noss ~$110 Lowest Used price.

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PSVITA, The price has gone down and I don't know much about them, I know the memory cards they use are expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=psvita&i=videogames&ref=nb_sb_noss ~$120 Lowest Used price.

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I don't even know what to say about this. It has it's own screen.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=supaboy&i=videogames&ref=nb_sb_noss $65 On Sale now.

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The DS Lite and original DS Silver take GBA cartridges. The DSLite, sometimes the L and R buttons wear out and it's hard to repair. The original DS sometimes the hinge gets loose, I don't know what else goes wrong with them, probably everything. Plus you can play Professor Layton, or FF4 and Chrono Trigger, or Blue Dragon and Dragon Quest, Etrian Odyssey III, the list goes on.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=DS+Lite&i=videogames&ref=nb_sb_noss $40

> under 150 USD

So is this the 7" Galaxy Tab A then? I think my dad has that and it's been fine for him but he doesn't game. I feel like depending on the games you plan on playing, it might be a bit tough with only 1.5G of RAM. At the same price point but with a bit more power, maybe consider the Lenovo Tab 4 instead (or a used ipad/surface 3)?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07193VPNF
What about this

It's a little more than $100, but look into the Lenovo Tab 4 8".

Will this work for spoofing with FGL Pro? It looks like something you suggested earlier in the thread.

Lenovo Tab 4, 8" Android Tablet, Quad-Core Processor, 1.4GHz, 16GB Storage, Slate Black, ZA2B0009US

Item here on Amazon.

This is a big price cut if you were thinking about getting a tablet

I know you were looking for a swap, but

Fire HD 8 Tablet (8" HD Display, 16 GB) - is $79.99 brand new and comes in under budget

This will get you a nice warranty and 1 day shipping free

The new hd 8 has a 2mp front camera too.
https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Fire-Tablet-Display-Black/dp/B0794RHPZD

What do you mean by higher tiers?

I have tablets by apple, asus, dell, LG, htc, samsung, and the kindle fire. I have a lot of tablets. Oh yeah, and 1 by HP, but that's a bit old.

The kindle fire holds it's own and is my go to choice for media consumption.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0794RHPZD/ 8" Kindle Fire for $80 is just hard to beat in value.

If you're clumsy, getting the kids version is a nice deal too. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HQBS21 $90 to include a "no questions asked" return policy.

Tablet maybe. My sis has a kindle fire. Inexpensive , surprisingly durable, and you can use an sd card

Edit: I believe this is the model
Fire HD 8 Tablet (8" HD Display, 16 GB, with Special Offers) - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0794RHPZD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_uky7Cb7NWYDTM

Is this serious?

Just replace it. By separating the screen digitizer, which is attached to the LCD, you've destroyed the screen and it'll cost you as much to fix it, if not more than just buying a new one. They're on sale, the 8" 16gb is only $60 right now

Edit: Added Link to tablet on Amazon

I recommend the Fire HD 8 tablet.

The one I use is located Here. It works super well and have had no issues in 6+ months.

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So then you would recommend this one?

I quickly searched on an iPad Pro and found:

https://smile.amazon.com/Apple-iPad-11-inch-Wi-Fi-64GB/dp/B07K344J3N/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1FCBN0H4BK9G3&keywords=ipad+pro&qid=1573071814&sprefix=ipad+pro%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzOUxIUVBNNlhZTlBPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTIxMjY0M05TQlFXNUlaT1lJViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTQ4Mjk0MVFJNVExSFFMNUxJQyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

It says it ships from and sold by Amazon. So, I think this is legitimately a new iPad Pro. Amazon has put their name as the seller, I know Amazon does have an agreement with Apple to be an official reseller. And if you have any issue you know how to get a hold of Amazon (such as damage due to shipping). Tech service for the item is still with Apple, so a manufacturing defect should it arise. Amazon would say in the title if it was refurbished or open box item (or you know where to find them to complain).

Link for the Canadians.

Amazon has been selling it at $650-675 as of late. Not sure if available for Canada.

Apple iPad Pro (11-inch, Wi-Fi, 64GB) - Space Gray (Latest Model) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K344J3N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PlF0DbVXWSE5K

I've heard good things about the Motorola Xoom.
Here's a thread about it from a few months ago.

http://www.amazon.com/MOTOROLA-XOOM-Android-Tablet-Wi-Fi/dp/B0045FM6SU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1301255580&sr=8-2

^Better specs than iPad 2. Better video performance, expandable memory, better resolution screen, Adobe Flash.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/blackberry/8400612/Blackberry-confirms-PlayBook-specs-and-launch-date.html

Similar specs, but better camera performance (records in 1080p), and it's a 7" tablet (though, same screen resolution)

Then theres's EEE Slate, the core i5 12" monster tablet.

http://www.experience-it-all.com/?p=10555

The T-Mo G-slate has similar specs as the Xoom but 1080p video recording and 3d video recording (as well as 3d playback.

http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/dell-streak-7/4505-3126_7-34468625.html

Now, a 4g tablet with flash support as well.


I'll stop there because I'm starting to get bored of this. But do you see that Apple's specs aren't amazing. They're mediocre. It just doesn't make sense to release the iPad a month early, especially with the ipad still selling so well, unless you're trying to free up room towards the end of the year. I said it before I read the rumors, and it made sense before I read the rumors.

Apple Macbook base 8gb/256gb: $1299

SP3 $1160: i5/8gb/256: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-Intel-Core/dp/B00KHR4ZL6/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1426027837&sr=1-2&keywords=surface+pro+3

So maybe stop lying.

Even when factoring the cost of a bluetooth keyboard you'd still be saving over $100.

Shields? Zelda can be played on an nVidia Shield, does that count? :P

EDIT: FYI, those things are pretty expensive now (over $350, used, on Amazon). I got lucky and bought mine new when it was around $200. If someone is interested in something like it (a portable Android console with built-in gaming controller), though, the GPD XD should be comparable and is a better deal at $200 new... :)

Amazon has a discount on the ipads now, check it out.

Uhm, I'd like to see which one you're talking about. Here is an ASUS tablet with 32 GB of storage AND free online storage for a year. An iPad with 32 GB of storage costs $100 more AND doesn't have a quad core CPU, which the ASUS does. One more thing, the ASUS tablet also has a bigger screen. Now maybe you'll believe that Apple is bullshit overpriced brand name. If you want me to do the same comparison for a macbook pro, I will. It's the same, I assure you. I get people all the time trying to tell me that Apple isn't overpriced. Yeah, okay.

You just haven't been looking.

These guys say the Galaxy has a better screen.

The iPad isn't bad it has just remained to high a price for too long. Every other device that has been on the market as long as the iPad has seen a decrease in price, the iPad has not moved much, if any.

Furthermore, the technology for handheld devices is progressing very rapidly, so the stuff that was great for the iPad 2 is starting to become quickly outdated.

Again, iPad isn't terrible - you could do much, much worse. But buying simply a brand and not the best product on the market is not my ideal situation.