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Old 10-03-2014, 12:19 AM   #1
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Default I want a new tablet, but I have no idea what to get

I am planning on doing some writing on it and would prefer either a keyboard or a stylus (preferably keyboard) and on the cheaper side (under $400, less is more).

What should I look for?
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Old 10-03-2014, 12:43 AM   #2
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Many tablets have Bluetooth keyboards that you can connect with the tablet to turn it into a mini laptop of sorts. Belkin is the brand I've used both for the iPad and the Samsung Tablet and they work great.

http://m.belkin.com/us/F5L153/p/P-F5L153/

One charge and I'm good for a week. The case for the iPad one is a little better then the Samsung one, but both are great keyboards.

As for the tablet itself, I found the screen on the iPad easier to read when I was doing more typing, however I prefer the Samsung for document storage and transfer as it isn't as cumbersome. File management seems easier as I don't need an outside app to do it, it has a "My Files" folder where I can store and move around documents much like a normal computer. Also, I think you were one of the ones who mentioned to me about Google Docs and the Samsung Tablet I had came preloaded with links to it and Google Drive and seems to be very Google product friendly.

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I've been looking at this ASUS 10.1-Inch Transformer Book

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00FXMIXBI/r...g=shopbotca-20

I do need something that I can type on (a decent portion of what I'll be using it for is typing notes) and imagining typing on a 7 inch wide keyboard seems kind of awkward
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I love the Transformer, but absolutely hate Windows tablets. Would not get one ever.
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If you thought you could get away with a 7 inch tablet, the Asus memo pad is cheap as can be and outstanding value for the $....
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00E0FD...ref=mp_s_a_1_5
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I have a Transformer 300T and it is awesome as a laptop replacement. I was swayed to get the Transformer because the keyboard serves as a secondary battery and the keyboard also has a usb.

My only complaint with the 300 is the lack of upgrades to newer Android versions. I would like to be on 4.2 but maybe it has hardware limitations.
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Wait a few more weeks for the new Nexus tablet to be released.

It'll be made by HTC and probably around 9".

Thread here: http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=139972
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I love the Transformer, but absolutely hate Windows tablets. Would not get one ever.
Why? is it because of windows 8?
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Old 10-03-2014, 03:12 PM   #9
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New iPads are coming out soon, I'd recommend waiting for them. It really sucks when you buy something and a few weeks later there's a new better version.
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Why? is it because of windows 8?
No. Simply the lack of apps compared Apple or Android.
If that's not important to you, that one you mentioned should be a great tablet
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I really like my full windows 8 tablet but it's a work machine. Also made a docking station at home with it do turn it into a full desktop.

I have the dell venue 8 and being able to use it like a computer makes it way more functional than I iPad.
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New iPads are coming out soon, I'd recommend waiting for them. It really sucks when you buy something and a few weeks later there's a new better version.
I'm not in any rush. I was planning on getting one near black friday or boxing day, just want to narrow it down to one or two to look for rather than game day research.

I appreciate all the advice thus far.
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Old 10-04-2014, 09:54 AM   #13
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I've heard good things about the Surface Pro 3. 2 of my cousins have it and they love it. It's almost like being on a laptop/PC.
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I recently saw surface 2's on sale for $100 off, I believe the 32 GB version was only $349. Seems like a good choice if you don't need full computer functionality and typing is important to you.
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Windows tablet and Andy andriod virtual box, best of 2 worlds.
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Get an aPad! Or an iPed!
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Old 10-13-2014, 10:29 PM   #18
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The Dell Venue 8 Pro will probably be $100 on black Friday at the Microsoft store as a doorcrasher. Really can't go wrong with it at this price.

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/...ctID.289455200
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I had an Asus transformer and I had to send it in multiple times for screen repair. I've been so happy with my Surface pro 2
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there's a new ipad coming this week...the Air2. I'm trading in my iPad2 for one of those

prolly more than $400 thought
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