Tablets

[Senor Slippyfist]

Kinda interested in getting one TBH. Which one's the "best"?

I've read good things about the Asus Transformer Prime.

[NACH99]

Only advice I have is to stay away from Kogan

[Inveigle]

Unless you're in a particular hurry, perhaps wait a few months and see what the Windows 8 tablets bring to the table. Also, what they do to the market.

[SlimShady]

I was just reading about the Nexus 7 which will be released sometime this month, it looks excellent for $200. Extremely zippy, comes with the latest android iteration and is $200 (did I mention that already?)

Only issues with it are the size (7") and the lack of 3G support (it does have wifi though). But again, it's $200...

So it really depends on what you're going to be doing with it to decide if you need an additional 3"

[Senor Slippyfist]

Everyone could use an additional 3"....sorry couldn't help myself. Nexus 7 huh? Interesting, I might look into that.

@Inveigle, Not in a particular hurry so I'll keep that in mind.

[Havsco]

My tips:

Make sure it's a dual core or higher;
Ensure you can add external storage;
Avoid devices with proprietary inputs/outputs; and
Stick with a reputable (known) brand.

IMO waiting for Windows 8 tablets could prove to be a great disappointment - well that's what my money's going on. Apple and Android have their niche markets that serve them well. Microsoft's mobile device MO will work against them unless something gives.

Only issues with it are the size (7") and the lack of 3G support (it does have wifi though). But again, it's $200...

Yea, I'm keen on one. Don't worry about 3G to much, personally I would have gone the A500 over the A501. Given I always have my phone on me (with 3Gb data per month), it makes more sense to tether the tablet than have a whole other account, SIM and bill for data services.

[Peacewise]

I've been very happy with my iPad2 32gb wifi model. Syncs well with my google account, and Outlook. iWorks and other apps tend to be solid, display is great, camera so-so but acceptable for my uses, don't use the sound much but it works well enough for skype calls or Ted lectures. Initially annoyed with the lack of standard inputs like usb, but ultimately dropbox and other cloud services meet that need, indeed work better & easier in practice.

Senor Slippyfist, what do you want to use the tablet for?

Kmart has an audiosonic 7 inch for $99 or the 10 incher for $199.

What's wrong with the Kogan tablet's NACH99?

[Optimus]

See if you can found an HP TouchPad going on ebay. Then put Android on it.

It's a bloody nice bit of kit.

[Senor Slippyfist]

Senor Slippyfist, what do you want to use the tablet for?

Nothing too technical. I go to NSW every few weeks and miss having access to certain things. Plus there's those times where I'm just feeling lazy and couldn't be bothered getting off the couch to check something on the net. Lol!

[Havsco]

I've become a lazier man for the tablet. Mate sounds like the N7 is for you. To be honest I'm thinking about trading the Iconia in, but I'm not sure I want to lose 3 inches.