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Re: Tablet computers
« Reply #18 on: Tuesday 19 February 13 23:03 GMT (UK) »
Hi Roobarb, have you purchased a tablet yet?

If not & your mobile phone contract is due for renewal, wander into carphonewarehouse as they had some deals on last month. You could get a free Galaxy 7" tab if you signed up for a basic Galaxy android phone @ £15 per month I think it was.

I did this and it was a useful exercise as it meant I could play with the tablets & phones to see which suited me best. I decided that the 7" was too much of a strain on my eyes so decided on a 10" model.
I didnt do a deal with cpw because I didnt want the galaxy tab nor the basic phone. I ended up at phones 4 u and got a Huawei phone ( no, I couldnt pronounce it either  :)) & £200 cashback.

The phone is far better than the basic galaxy andriod phone and I put the cash towards a Nexus 10" tablet which is a great piece of kit.

Worth shopping around for a good deal.

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Re: Tablet computers
« Reply #19 on: Tuesday 19 February 13 23:48 GMT (UK) »
Mike, I am absolutely staggered that you posted this now - I am replying on guess what? My brand new tablet which I got YESTERDAY!!!! How spooky is that?!! And even spookier, it`s a Google Nexus! Got the 7 inch, it`s the size I wanted to use as an eBook reader and to fit in my handbag easily (although I don't suppose the second one is an issue for you :-) ) Very pleased with it so far  :)

PS, have had my phone for less than a year so not due for renewal for quite a while
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Re: Tablet computers
« Reply #20 on: Monday 25 February 13 23:38 GMT (UK) »
A very good choice Roobarb. I hope you are enjoying it.

There are some very good sites out there that will help you get the most out of your new tablet.

Don't forget to check out the app store and if you haven't already done so, get yourself a google account so you can sync your tablet to your PC and android phone.
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« Reply #21 on: Tuesday 26 February 13 16:18 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Mike, I've done those things, got some terrific apps.  :) I downloaded App of the Day, it gives a different free app every day and there's some really good ones. I got a jigsaw puzzle one, can't put it down! Got lots of ebooks too, am very pleased with it all.  :)
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Re: Tablet computers
« Reply #22 on: Tuesday 26 February 13 21:20 GMT (UK) »
Roobarb,

Great choice! The Google Nexus Tablets are excellent.

We used three of the Google Nexus 10 tablets at the "Who Do You Think You Are - Live" exhibition this last weekend on the RootsChat.com stand and they worked faultlessly. Even after using them all day almost continuously of Wifi giving demos to people, they all came back each day with between 40% and 60% charge still left on the battery. Brilliant pieces of kit.

I bet you're delighted with it!

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Re: Tablet computers
« Reply #23 on: Tuesday 26 February 13 21:28 GMT (UK) »
Glad to know it's so well recommended.  :)  Before I bought it I asked for advice at a well known computer/electrical retail store, the salesman recommended this one. Must admit I didn't actually buy it there though (tut tut!), but I got a good deal and also a big discount on a cover which are normally quite expensive.

It'll be going down to Kew with me on my forthcoming visit to TNA.  :)
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