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recommend an 8" tablet please

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p00
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edited 19 March 2013 at 10:45PM in Techie Stuff
Now I know I cant get the apps I want on my Blackberry I am looking for a tablet but my budget is limited and I think I'd like about an 8" screen

Ive looked at this one


and this one


both have a lot of good reviews and as usual the not so good but since I am spending the OHs money not mine I dont want to make a big mistake

Any other makes to look at too please but Id rather not go smaller than 8"

And no sniggering

xxp00

OOPS just seen the links go right to my basket. I am so hopeless at this techie thing

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  • Cisco001
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    Ployer Momo8 is with better spec.

    However, I suggest you go for Sumvision. It is sold by ebuyer, so it would be easier to get support when anything goes wrong.
    http://www.ebuyer.com/450264-sumvision-cyclone-voyager-tablet-pc-cycvoy8
  • Daz2009
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    Any particular reason why you want an 8 " rather than say a 7 or 10 which are the more recognised screen sizes ?

    The Sumvision Cyclone Voyager 7 is a cracking piece of kit by the way for 80 quid
  • sillygoose
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    edited 19 March 2013 at 6:43PM
    The Ployo is good and slightly has the edge on the spec. but I have seen the wifi reception questioned in various places - so I agree the Sumvision Cyclone is a safe bet, not seen many bad words for it. (The other one the A1CS is single core and not the best.) Edit: some reviews mention lockups, probably more to do with having Jellybean than the actual tablet.

    8" tablets are a good choice in my book as they tend to be squarer giving a lot more actual screen area than the more rectangular 7" models as the measurement is the diagonal dimension

    ebuyer are a good seller I have used many times for years. Don't forget cashback! Topcashback pay between 1.5 - 6% depending what category the item falls in.
  • Cisco001
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    Daz2009 wrote: »
    Any particular reason why you want an 8 " rather than say a 7 or 10 which are the more recognised screen sizes ?

    The Sumvision Cyclone Voyager 7 is a cracking piece of kit by the way for 80 quid

    Although I can't speak for Op. But those 7" cheap tablet usually with 800 x 480 screen, while 8" have 1024 x 768.
  • Daz2009
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    Cisco001 wrote: »
    Although I can't speak for Op. But those 7" cheap tablet usually with 800 x 480 screen, while 8" have 1024 x 768.


    Fair enough but I can't say I've noticed any issues or lack of clarity with 800 x 460.....even with my glasses on :)
  • p00
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    I was thinking of 8" so I can more easily enlarge whats on the screen without it being too big for the screen if you know what I mean but i dont want one so big its a pain to carry about.
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