Tablet Recommendations Please

[d000hg]

Hudl2 from Tesco if you are after a bargain.

It doesn't meet the 10" requirement, does it? Otherwise I'd say the same.

You could check one of the Kindle tablets, I think they do a larger one?

[Platypus]

Thanks folks, I think it comes down to Samsung Galaxy S (£340) or iPad Air 1 (£319) which meets the requirements and cost constraints.

My recommendation is that either will make a suitable 'premium' gift ... Hudl and Lenovo prob fail the 'premium gift' test which is a consideration in this case.

[NickFitz]

…more power than is needed.

And 640k should be enough for anyone

If there's one thing we know for sure, it's that whatever power is there will, in fact, get used, even by users with the most basic requirements. Also, as far as the iPad is concerned and possibly with tablets more generally, people tend to use them for a number of years rather than upgrading often, so one bought today should be expected to be running the software that will be coming out in four years or so.

So don't skimp.

[Platypus]

So don't skimp.

^^ Agree 100%

[VectraMan]

If there's one thing we know for sure, it's that whatever power is there will, in fact, get used, even by users with the most basic requirements. Also, as far as the iPad is concerned and possibly with tablets more generally, people tend to use them for a number of years rather than upgrading often, so one bought today should be expected to be running the software that will be coming out in four years or so.

On the other hand, you could buy one new £150 Android tablet every year for 4 years for the price of buying an iPad now and hoping it's still relevant in 4 years.

[NickFitz]

On the other hand, you could buy one new £150 Android tablet every year for 4 years for the price of buying an iPad now and hoping it's still relevant in 4 years.

And at the end of four years you could still get a decent selling price for the iPad, while the Android tablets would only be good for landfill

[TheFaQQer]

It doesn't meet the 10" requirement, does it? Otherwise I'd say the same.?

Didn't read that bit in the original post. I was on a conference call and skim reading...

[sal]

On the other hand, you could buy one new £150 Android tablet every year for 4 years for the price of buying an iPad now and hoping it's still relevant in 4 years.

Math fail? 4x150=£600 iPad Air 2 is £400 and even if the cost was the same you can't compare cheap Android tablet to it now and won't be able to in the next 2 years at least. Top Android tablets are on par with it performance/feature wise but also price wise.

You can also by an iPad now, sell it in one year for £100-150 less than the original price and buy the new model, always getting one of the best pieces of hardware instead of mediocre £150 tablet. Cheap £150ish Android tablets have their rightful place on the market, but it's not to replace iPad

[d000hg]

And 640k should be enough for anyone

If there's one thing we know for sure, it's that whatever power is there will, in fact, get used, even by users with the most basic requirements. Also, as far as the iPad is concerned and possibly with tablets more generally, people tend to use them for a number of years rather than upgrading often, so one bought today should be expected to be running the software that will be coming out in four years or so.

So don't skimp.

Buying the top-end has always been a mugs game when it comes to computers, you pay a massive premium.

For the usage intended, even an iPad2 would be fine (I have one and it's great for browsing, netflix, etc). Your main issue buying too old is you might become ineligible for new iOS versions. But if you can get an Air 1 cheaper than an Air 2, why not?

[FatLazyContractor]

HP have a very good printer plug in for Android. Print over your wireless or over the internet to your local printer.

Thanks for that. Downloaded HP All-in-one printer app and it works brilliant!