Which tablet?

Humphrey10

highjewelgreen wrote: »

I am currently looking at the Tesco site at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1, but can't work out if it has a slot for an SD card (I am not very tech savvy).

According to John Lewis (and if I've found the right one!) it uses microSD:
http://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-10-1-tablet-intel-atom-android-10-1-wi-fi-16gb/p583919?colour=White

highjewelgreen

Humphrey10 wrote: »

According to John Lewis (and if I've found the right one!) it uses microSD:
http://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-10-1-tablet-intel-atom-android-10-1-wi-fi-16gb/p583919?colour=White

Thank you Humphrey10, you are a star.

Cisco001

sarah69696pink wrote: »

Hi All,
I'm also in a similar dilemma. Want to get a tablet for hubby for xmas. Was all set to get hudl, but am now debating samsung galaxy 2.
He's not massively tech savvy, and tbh hasn't actually asked for a tablet. But he currently carries netbook each day so he can log on and do his emails in between his split shift. He commutes for about 40mins on the train each way so thought a tablet would be nice as he could also use on a busy train (something he can't do with notebook) as well as check his emails/browse internet during his break. He doesn't actually send a lot of emails/type much (mainly just short messages) so think a 7" would be fine.
I don't know much about technology at all - but is the hudl generally considered to be the best at that price range?
Thanks!

Alternative to Hudl would be Asus Memopad HD7.
HD7 with IPS screen, but lower resolution & no micro hdmi out

Nexus 7 (2012) is another one, if you don't mind no rear camera/ micro sd.

However, if he need to access to internet on train, he probably need to get something with 3G. or tenthering to the phone.

clairfairy

I have also been looking at tablets for myself and partner. Was looking to get the Tesco Hudl but argos and tesco both currently have the samsung tab 3 for £139, so thinking of getting that. Just thought I'd share as thought it was good price

sarah69696pink

oooh thanks for that info - I had decided on the hudl, but am now VERY tempted by tab 3 - anyone know if the spec etc is much better? worth the extrs £20?

Silver_Charm

go with the Samsung tab 3, I think it is worth the extra £20. Not sure how robust the Hudl will be.

Kernel_Sanders

notin2005 wrote: »

HI guys
Sorry for not catching all your names.

They're at the top left in blue

aggypanthus

currys have £20 cashback on tab 3
tesco have a tenner off online, how much is £125 worth in Tesco points?

FirstTimer4Me

Sorry to hijack your post but I'm not tech minded

sarah69696pink wrote: »

am now debating samsung galaxy 2

Just purchased one

sarah69696pink wrote: »

He commutes for about 40mins on the train each way so thought a tablet would be nice as he could also use on a busy train (something he can't do with notebook) as well as check his emails/browse internet during his break

Do I need 3G to use wi-fi?

If not in a wi-fi location, do I need a dongle to use the internet?

If so, is there a payg dongle?

Deru

Do I need 3G to use wi-fi?

No. 3G is using a mobile network. Wi-Fi is wireless by connecting to a Wireless Hotspot. If out and about, you'd need 3G or 4G.

If not in a Wifi location, and if your tablet doesn't have built-in 3G, then yes, you would need a MiFI which is basically a dongle but acts as a WiFi hotspot.

If so, is there a payg dongle?

Yes you can get Pay As you go Mobile broadband SIMs. Cost will depend on which network / tarrif you get.