Tablets for Skype

Mrs_Imp

I hope this is the right board, apologies if not.

I'd like to get a cheap tablet that does good Skype. DH has just found out that he's working away during the week next year, so I was after one that he could have, and that our children could have so they could Skype each other. Any recommendations? Thanks

IronWolf

I think the Kindle Fire HD can use skype, and is pretty cheap for the hardware your getting

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kindle-Fire-HD-Display-Wi-Fi/dp/B00CTVTJ4Q/ref=sr_tr_sr_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1387553583&sr=8-3&keywords=kindle+fire

macman

Any tablet can have the Skype app installed. Video Skype or voice only?

Daz2009

Don't go for the hudl,the camera is awful in anything but daylight

Mrs_Imp

Thanks Daz. I was looking at the Hudl, but I'll cross it off now.

It's for video Skype. I think that'll be nice for them.

Is the Asus Memo any good?

azzabazza

I use a Nexus 7 for Skype when I am travelling and find it works well Might be a bit pricey. My friend uses her Kindle Fire to Skype me and the quality is fine. Both are used for video calling.

patman99

Just remember that he will need access to a WiFi connection to use a tablet this way.
If he knows he will not have access to free WiFi, then I would suggest getting a 2nd hand Android mobile & a '3' payg SIM with all you can eat data & installing Skype on that. '3' are the only provider not to actively block Skype.

If he has access to free WiFi, then go into a store and try out a few tablets to see what he thinks. If you find one that has a good camera and is within your price range then go for it.