Sorry - another tablet/ipad question

jackieblack

redfragglebiker wrote: »

Another vote for the Nexus 7 here. It's a fab bit of kit, very useable, very reliable and there are apps you can get to connect with certain printers so you can print documents, pictures etc. I've had mine for over a year now and wouldn't be without it. Don't forget teh current Nexus may drop in price soon as the new Nexus tablet has just been annouced (sorry can't remember the release date for the new one but I think it's later this year!)

Looks like it could be 29th August http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/features/tablets/3460242/new-nexus-7-2-release-date-price-specs/

Anne_Marie_2

jackieblack wrote: »

Happens the same on all the different PCs/laptops in the house, new and old, despite all exceeding Skype's minimum spec requirements

Is your broadband a bit flaky in general or just with Skype? i.e. Can you watch something like BBCiplayer ok?

Another thought, is there anyone doing a load of heavy downloading all the time, thus interfering with your bandwidth when using Skype? Reason I ask, was a good while back I had to ask hubby to stop whatever he was doing, so that I could get a decent connection on Skype. Our internet connection was horrific at the time, and ended up changing ISP.

redfragglebiker

jackieblack wrote: »

Looks like it could be 29th August http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/features/tablets/3460242/new-nexus-7-2-release-date-price-specs/

Oooh thanks for that - I know the OH has held off a tablet purchase for a while but now he keeps nicking my Nexus! He was talking about getting one of these when they come out so at least I know how much longer I have to wait before I no longer have to fight him for it (Unless I get myself the nice shiny new one and donate the old one to him )

jackieblack

Anne_Marie wrote: »

Is your broadband a bit flaky in general or just with Skype? i.e. Can you watch something like BBCiplayer ok?

Another thought, is there anyone doing a load of heavy downloading all the time, thus interfering with your bandwidth when using Skype? Reason I ask, was a good while back I had to ask hubby to stop whatever he was doing, so that I could get a decent connection on Skype. Our internet connection was horrific at the time, and ended up changing ISP.

It's generally fine during the day but in the evenings (say from about 7pm onwards) it's so unreliable as to be almost not worth bothering.
Trying to watch iPlayer (through wii connected to TV) is also not possible during the evening (keeps stopping and we get an error message about 'insufficient bandwidth').

This happens even if there's only one device connected.

I have been wondering if it's worth changing our ISP, we're with Virgin ATM and have been with them for years.
(We have neither cable nor BTInfinity here, and wouldn't have Sky)

onzey

Do you know if you are a long way from your telephone exchange?

Use samknows to see if any LLU operators are available at your exchange

http://www.samknows.com/exchange_search

jackieblack

onzey wrote: »

Do you know if you are a long way from your telephone exchange?

Use samknows to see if any LLU operators are available at your exchange

http://www.samknows.com/exchange_search

About a mile away (as the crow flies)

Apparently this is the info for our exchange:

ADSL available at ~6Mbps

Cable services not available
FTTC services available
BT 21CN services available
Wireless services not available

Broadband availability overview
ADSL:Yes
SDSL:No
LLU services:Yes
Cable:No
Wireless:No

LLU operator presence
AOL: Enabled
O2 / Be: Not available
C&W: Not available
Digital Region: Not available
Edge Telecom: Not available
Entanet: Not available
Fluency: Not available
KC (Kingston): Not available
Lumison: Not available
NewNet: Not available
Node4: Not available
Orange: Enabled
Pipex: Not available
Redstone: Not available
Rutland Telecom: Not available
Sky / Easynet: Enabled
Smallworld: Not available
Spectrum: Not available
TalkTalk (CPW): Enabled
Tiscali: Not available
Tiscali TV: Not available
WB Internet: Not available
Zen Internet: Not available

onzey

LLU operators can usually offer higher download speeds.

However it also shows FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet) services available so might be worth trying to find out when this might be available to you.

Also, might be worth starting another thread about your broadband if you want to keep this one on topic about tablets/iPads.

jackieblack

onzey wrote: »

LLU operators can usually offer higher download speeds.

However it also shows FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet) services available so might be worth trying to find out when this might be available to you.

I have no idea what this means

onzey wrote: »

Also, might be worth starting another thread about your broadband if you want to keep this one on topic about tablets/iPads.

One problem at a time, maybe
I'm not sure how/why we went off on this tangent

onzey

My fault really picking up on mention of your flaky broadband.

There was a green tick against FTTC and it says services available.

My (limited) understanding is this means the roll out of superfast broadband has begun in your area meaning broadband will be available via fibre optic cables from the exchange to cabinets in the street. It still uses copper wire from the cabinet to the houses.

If you are too far from a cabinet or there is not enough take up for superfast from a particular cabinet then you may not be able to get it. You did say BT Infinity wasn't "here" but is that after checking recently?

Anyway I'm rambling on again.

Read more here and do a check perhaps

http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13922/related/1/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xMzc1NDYwNTY1L3NpZC9uWm5TdE13bA%3D%3D

DCFC79

You any closer to deciding OP ?

Id suggest a Nexus 7 or a Samsung Tab 2, used my N7 alot and briefly used the Tab2, if i didnt get a Nexus I would have gone for the Tab2.