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IPad Mini, Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire

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  • azzabazza
    azzabazza Posts: 1,072 Forumite
    Thanks for your responses. I think the 16 gb will do me. I don't think I will be storing loads of music or photos on it. I know this may be a silly question but I am assuming it will connect to the internet where there is free internet access.
  • wba31
    wba31 Posts: 2,189 Forumite
    -TangleFoot- wrote: »
    Additionally, it doesn't require you to attach it to an iTunes-equipped PC (yes, the Mac is a PC!) for 'activation'. The only thing the Mini has going for it is superior battery life.

    All iOS devices (pad/phone/pod) can be set up as standalone now so no need for itunes on a PC...
  • -TangleFoot-
    -TangleFoot- Posts: 4,673 Forumite
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    wba31 wrote: »
    no need for itunes on a PC...

    When did that happen?
  • bod1467
    bod1467 Posts: 15,214 Forumite
    We've got the 16GB Nexus 7. And an OTG cable into which a USB drive can be attached to provide additional storage as required. ;)
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,641 Forumite
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    bod1467 wrote: »
    We've got the 16GB Nexus 7. And an OTG cable into which a USB drive can be attached to provide additional storage as required. ;)

    Needs the media importer app right ?

    Costs £1.88
  • bod1467
    bod1467 Posts: 15,214 Forumite
    DCFC79 wrote: »
    Needs the media importer app right ?

    Costs £1.88
    Correct - and a hell of a lot less than the £40 extra needed to buy the 32GB Nexus. :)

    Of course you need to buy the OTG cable too. So all in £5 (OTG plus app) - a saving of £35 - very money-saving. ;)
  • Mankysteve
    Mankysteve Posts: 4,257 Forumite
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    Nexus 7 any day of week don't like being dictated to with I can put on my things, if it starts to run slow, just reinstall the OS.
  • downhillfast
    downhillfast Posts: 968 Forumite
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    -TangleFoot- wrote: »
    When did that happen?

    Didn't it come along with the advent is iOS5? Been able to set up without the need of a PC for ages.
  • grizzly1911
    grizzly1911 Posts: 9,965 Forumite
    bod1467 wrote: »
    Correct - and a hell of a lot less than the £40 extra needed to buy the 32GB Nexus. :)

    Of course you need to buy the OTG cable too. So all in £5 (OTG plus app) - a saving of £35 - very money-saving. ;)

    Not so neat having dangley bits hanging around though.

    Thanks for the tip on the app.
    "If you act like an illiterate man, your learning will never stop... Being uneducated, you have no fear of the future.".....

    "big business is parasitic, like a mosquito, whereas I prefer the lighter touch, like that of a butterfly. "A butterfly can suck honey from the flower without damaging it," "Arunachalam Muruganantham
  • -TangleFoot-
    -TangleFoot- Posts: 4,673 Forumite
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    grizzly1911 wrote: »
    Thanks for the tip on the app.

    Note: a paid-for app may not be necessary if you're willing to risk turning the device into a brick. Other options include something called StickMount and a code patch for 'rooted' devices.
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