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WinMonster2
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I am looking for a Tablet.

June 9, 2013 3:59:04 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

I am looking to get a tablet that will works as a e-reader also.

Most of my friends have to Nook HD but, with all the talk of the demise of the BN Nook division at the end of 2014 would it really make sense to buy one now?

Any one have any suggestions?

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Reply #1 June 9, 2013 5:20:55 PM
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I have the Google Nexus 7, Which makes a fantastic E-Reader. Plus being a quad core processor lets you have some fun as well.

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Reply #2 June 9, 2013 5:42:21 PM
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It may be worth waiting a month or two for the next version of the Nexus 7. Some big additions coming for it.

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Reply #3 June 9, 2013 8:42:43 PM
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I have a Toshiba Excite 10". I like it.

 

You can get Kindle for android and use any android as a reader.

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Reply #4 June 10, 2013 4:11:39 AM
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I just got a Nook. Now there is talk of getting rid of the Nook division? Figures.

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Reply #5 June 10, 2013 5:39:56 AM
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For 200$ or less you buy a Motorola Xoom. Lot's of bang for your buck and extremely high quality parts.

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Reply #6 June 10, 2013 5:38:31 PM
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions I will check these options.

@Kona       From what I have read they are only stopping the hardware end of the Nook Media and they are going to focus on digital content aspect only.

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Reply #7 June 10, 2013 5:43:38 PM
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Take two and call Doc in the morning, oh say, about 5 AM...lol.

 

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Reply #8 June 10, 2013 5:56:05 PM
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I have a ASUS TF it's fast makes a good Ereader. As a matter of fact I use the kindle reader on it to read at bedtime every night. I got board with it after newness wore off so it sits on the bed stand. And I use my laptop for on the go computing. I can get a lot more done with my laptop than I ever did with my tablet. But that's just me.

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Reply #9 June 10, 2013 7:00:10 PM
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Quoting RedneckDude,
reply 7

Take two and call Doc in the morning, oh say, about 5 AM...lol.

 

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Reply #10 June 10, 2013 7:41:14 PM
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Me at my beefy best! Ooh la la. 

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Reply #11 June 10, 2013 8:04:51 PM
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Quoting RedneckDude,
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Me at my beefy best! Ooh la la. 

Nope.

http://www.megawavs.com/play.aspx?id=1061

 

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Reply #12 June 10, 2013 8:18:51 PM
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Quoting DrJBHL,
reply 11



Quoting RedneckDude,
reply 10

Me at my beefy best! Ooh la la. 


Nope.

http://www.megawavs.com/play.aspx?id=1061



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I gotta pay that one!

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Reply #13 June 10, 2013 9:10:56 PM
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Quoting DrJBHL,
reply 11



Quoting RedneckDude,
reply 10

Me at my beefy best! Ooh la la. 


Nope.

http://www.megawavs.com/play.aspx?id=1061



 

Damn, my whole night is shot now. Somethings you really, really don't want to dream about.

Thanks a lot doc.

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Reply #14 June 10, 2013 9:15:47 PM
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Still can't top the one of me eating grapes!! 

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Reply #15 June 10, 2013 9:16:20 PM
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Sorry WM2, for the hijack. 

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Dr Guy
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Reply #16 June 13, 2013 4:17:16 PM
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You can have mine! (Surface RT).

 

I got my wife a Kindle Fire - only $300 (why buy wifi when you can tether it to your phone?).  HD and a reader.  And runs enough remote access programs (based upon android) so that it really is a good tablet.

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Reply #17 June 13, 2013 4:25:01 PM
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Wanna send me your RT, Dr Guy? Cool!

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Reply #18 June 13, 2013 4:49:22 PM
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I can recommend the iPad.... I have the latest one with the retina display, and couldn't be happier! I have the kindle app on it and read with it all the time.

I know there are a few Apple haters on here, but if you are objective, you should take look at it.

I hope you find something you are happy with.........

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Reply #19 June 13, 2013 7:58:48 PM
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Quoting BoXXi,
reply 18
I can recommend the iPad.... I have the latest one with the retina display, and couldn't be happier!

me too....agreed.... it surpassed my expectations... wouldn't be without it....

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Reply #20 June 13, 2013 9:16:16 PM
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If it's anything like the iPhone, I'd love to have one.

 

My android is ok, but an iPad would rock!

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Reply #21 June 13, 2013 10:36:17 PM
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I opted for the Galaxy Phone over the iPhone... but the iPad over the rest after my researching...

it really is a ripper.... 6 months on and still lovin' it...

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Reply #22 June 13, 2013 10:46:55 PM
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I'm so jealous. 

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Reply #23 June 13, 2013 11:13:55 PM
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worth putting pennies aside for.... but it all depends what you really want to do with it... I'm sure the others do a decent job too...

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Reply #24 June 14, 2013 1:32:28 AM
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We have all upgraded from the ipad to the nexus 7 and we are not disappointed.  We love our Nexus 7's

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Reply #25 June 14, 2013 1:51:23 AM
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yep, the Nexus 7 has a really good write up.. and great price tag...    link...

"Thanks to its comfortable design and sharp screen, the Nexus 7 is one of the best e-readers out there".

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