No not drugs but the electronic ones. Was in carphone warehouse earlier and was looking at a few of the tablets. With so many different ones available it's hard to know what to go for. Samsung, iPad, motorolla, hp, etc what's the major differences and what is the best quality for money.
I'm really only gonna use it at home mostly and I have wifi. In saying that I could see me using it a lot. Is there a need for 3G and do they have to be bought on some sort of tariff?
I apologise if there is already a thread on this and I will delete.
Stuff has them rated
http://www.stuff.tv/top-10s/tablets
Do you own one minder?
Quote from: lurganblue on July 16, 2011, 09:22:14 PM
Do you own one minder?
No I might wait to the Ipad3 comes out later this year and take the plunge. Well there is talk of it anyway.
I thought this was about chemists dispensing medication. 8)
I went to buy the archos 101 tablet from tesco last week for £150. I thought it would be perfect to try these out at a low enough cost. The fecking things were sold out though. Anyone know any other stores that stock them for a similar price?
Stupid question here but do aps work across all of these tablet variations?
Quote from: DuffleKing on December 24, 2011, 05:51:04 PM
Stupid question here but do aps work across all of these tablet variations?
I think it depends on the OS. If they are android and have access to the android market then those ones should all have the same apps to choose from. iPad has the app store the same as
iPhone, iPod touch etc
I bought myself an iPad last week - it is some bit of gear.
Great for browsing whilst lazing about; its miles handier than a laptop in terms os just picking it up. The apps also make it worthwhile.
It's also great to be able to download the daily / Sunday newspaper early of a morning withot having to leave the house.
Didn't really consider any other tablet, but I'm well happy with my choice.
Only downside is that I have to share it with my 4 year old son and his Angry Birds.
What sort of apps would you say are essential?
Got a cheap one on ebay a few months ago. It's got an android 2.3.4 OS,10 " capacative screen. Great for surfing the web. Access to the android market. Obviously the Ipad is better but if u're just looking for something to have on the coffee table for quik surfing one of these will do the trick.
Quote from: Don Johnson on December 24, 2011, 09:47:32 PM
What sort of apps would you say are essential?
Depends what you are in to.
I have:
Met Office
Living Earth
TuneIn Radio
TV Guide
XE
ESPN Goals
Times / Sunday Times
TV Catchup
Speed test
BBC News
Angry Birds
People also talk about things like Star Walk and there is an app that shows the airplanes in the air at any time. So if you see a plane overhead you can look at the app and see where it is going to / from.
As you can guess most apps don't perform life changing functions, they either provide entertainment or satisfy curiosities (although the Met Office one is very good as at a glance you can see the weather forecast for the next few days).
Apart from the apps it is really useful to be able to shortcut a webpage and have that appear like an app.
So for example I have http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/latestscores/ created as a shortcut on the home screen. This means that literally within 5 seconds of switching the iPad on I can look at the latest football scores.
SmokinJoe - i take it you know the BBC Iplayer app is now out?
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2011, 10:31:42 PM
SmokinJoe - i take it you know the BBC Iplayer app is now out?
I think I did, but I hadn't got round to getting it so thanks for reminding me.
Quote from: Smokin Joe on December 24, 2011, 10:34:28 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2011, 10:31:42 PM
SmokinJoe - i take it you know the BBC Iplayer app is now out?
I think I did, but I hadn't got round to getting it so thanks for reminding me.
There's also an app called livescore which has all the big leagues from all around the world. Much better than sportinglife's scoring update page.
QuoteDepends what you are in to.
I have:
Met Office
Living Earth
TuneIn Radio
TV Guide
XE
ESPN Goals
Times / Sunday Times
TV Catchup
Speed test
BBC News
Angry Birds
Are these apps available for Android phones.
I'm hoping to get an android phone tomorrow morning, and IF i do then I would like to be able to get most of these,
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on December 24, 2011, 10:11:11 PM
Got a cheap one on ebay a few months ago. It's got an android 2.3.4 OS,10 " capacative screen. Great for surfing the web. Access to the android market. Obviously the Ipad is better but if u're just looking for something to have on the coffee table for quik surfing one of these will do the trick.
What do you call this one?
Quote from: lurganblue on December 24, 2011, 11:03:23 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on December 24, 2011, 10:11:11 PM
Got a cheap one on ebay a few months ago. It's got an android 2.3.4 OS,10 " capacative screen. Great for surfing the web. Access to the android market. Obviously the Ipad is better but if u're just looking for something to have on the coffee table for quik surfing one of these will do the trick.
What do you call this one?
Zenithink zt 280
Quote from: Windmill abu on December 24, 2011, 10:59:23 PM
QuoteDepends what you are in to.
I have:
Met Office
Living Earth
TuneIn Radio
TV Guide
XE
ESPN Goals
Times / Sunday Times
TV Catchup
Speed test
BBC News
Angry Birds
Are these apps available for Android phones.
I'm hoping to get an android phone tomorrow morning, and IF i do then I would like to be able to get most of these,
Don't know
I have an Asus Transformer and it's a fine piece of kit. What makes it worth considering is the docking station - allegedly an add-on, but it's really the unique selling point of the product. It comes with a battery which gives you several hours extra juice, the keyboard is a reassuring shield for the screen and, well, it's a proper keyboard. I'm typing this on it now, couldn't see myself doing that on an onscreen keyboard.
Tablets are a luxury item. If you don't have a laptop, get a laptop. The extra functionality in terms of games, word processing, spreadsheets and printing make them indispensable. But if you have a few (!) quid to spare and like gadgets then a tablet is great. You'll find yourself switching it on to Google all manner of guff, something you wouldn't have done before due to the interminable boot-up times of PCs, and the way little children react to them is worth a significant portion of the price in itself!
Ordered the archos 10.1" tablet this morning from carphone warehouse. Can't wait for it to be delivered.
I nearly went for the dell streak 7 that currys are advertising for £99. Store collection only and the don't seem to have any in the north
Currys have reduced their Blackberry Playbook Tablet from £250 to £169.
Anyone have one? Anyone know if they're any good?
Right a quick question, and probably a stupid one.
I am going on holiday next week, and was going to buy a kindle. However the guys at work state that I should spend an extra few quid and buy a google nexus 6.
Essentially it's for reading, so how does this measure up in sunlight? I don't mind paying a few quid extra (160ish) to get a yoke that plays videos etc as well, because it'll get use.
Any thoughts?
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on August 08, 2012, 02:07:36 AM
Right a quick question, and probably a stupid one.
I am going on holiday next week, and was going to buy a kindle. However the guys at work state that I should spend an extra few quid and buy a google nexus 6.
Essentially it's for reading, so how does this measure up in sunlight? I don't mind paying a few quid extra (160ish) to get a yoke that plays videos etc as well, because it'll get use.
Any thoughts?
If it's for mainly reading the Kindle is the way to go; especially you want to be able to read it in the sunshine. I have a tablet and Kindle; I use the Kindle solely for reading books as it doesn't strain the eyes.
I bought scroll excel for £100 (its cheaper now) does the job and good at it to.
Thinking of taking the plunge myself but have no idea what to go for.
iPad or Blackberry Playbook or Samsung Galaxy Tab? Any recomendations?
I pre ordered a Kindle Fire HD.
Got myself one of the very last $99 HP Touchpads at Christmas. Wonderful piece of kit for browsing/travelling. WebOS was/is a great little operating system and it had alot of potential on the Touchpad had it survived. I've got Android dual-booting on it too so it has plenty of life left.
Have the iPad a couple of months now but a bit underwhelmed. Not sure what I was expecting but just seems like a big iPhone. Good for reading papers I suppose.
Quote from: ONeill on September 16, 2012, 11:09:56 PM
Have the iPad a couple of months now but a bit underwhelmed. Not sure what I was expecting but just seems like a big iPhone. Good for reading papers I suppose.
Is it better than reading the papers? I like hoking through my Sunday Times in bits and pieces.
No, it's not better. You cannot scan as quickly. Today I read things about women I didn't need to know.
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on September 16, 2012, 10:47:44 PM
I pre ordered a Kindle Fire HD.
Let us know how you get on with that. Mate of mine who sells and repairs computers reckons that the Kindle Fire will blow the iPad out of the water, as it is as functionable and is a fraction of the price. The real deal apparently.
Well there's a slight problem. The wife discovered that I've ordered it and she's decided that when it arrives she will hold on to it and it will be my Christmas present. So you'll probably have yours long before I get mine and probably even longer before I ever get the price of it from her.
Quote from: LeoMc on September 16, 2012, 10:15:02 PM
Thinking of taking the plunge myself but have no idea what to go for.
iPad or Blackberry Playbook or Samsung Galaxy Tab? Any recomendations?
The Nexus 7 is also getting good reviews. Has anyone tried one of those?
Kindle Fire HD looks good, I have had the IPad (3rd gen) for a few months and think it is a great bit of gear, it's hard to beat for handiness.
Quote from: Minder on September 18, 2012, 09:59:47 PM
Kindle Fire HD looks good, I have had the IPad (3rd gen) for a few months and think it is a great bit of gear, it's hard to beat for handiness.
It's just a big iPod though isn't it?
Where is the cheapest place/website to get iPads?
Quote from: southdown on September 27, 2012, 03:55:47 PM
Where is the cheapest place/website to get iPads?
You could get one cheap from america/canada/australia but it will be a pain to return when it breaks.
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on September 27, 2012, 03:58:07 PM
You could get one cheap from america/canada/australia but it will be a pain to return when it breaks.
When? Not if?
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on September 27, 2012, 03:58:07 PM
Quote from: southdown on September 27, 2012, 03:55:47 PM
Where is the cheapest place/website to get iPads?
You could get one cheap from america/canada/australia but it will be a pain to return when it breaks.
You could just take it to the Apple store here.
Quote from: Minder on September 27, 2012, 04:50:45 PM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on September 27, 2012, 03:58:07 PM
Quote from: southdown on September 27, 2012, 03:55:47 PM
Where is the cheapest place/website to get iPads?
You could get one cheap from america/canada/australia but it will be a pain to return when it breaks.
You could just take it to the Apple store here.
Don't know with apple but when I was in Canada I wanted to buy a bridge camera new from a shop in Toronto for $230 but they told me it wouldn't be covered in Europe. So I am guessing it will be the same for Apple.
couple of options.
Apple website itself. Ipad2 16gb wifi £259 with a 12 month warranty. Refurbished but like new with warranty. Over the last few weeks they have been popping up regularly, just a case of keep checking.
or the new ipad mini due to be released in the next couple of weeks. 7" and price point expected at around $299 (£200). Loads of pictures floating about. some partner companies have cases etc already ready. Probably be the no. 1 on the present wishlist for christmas.
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on September 18, 2012, 09:49:35 PM
Well there's a slight problem. The wife discovered that I've ordered it and she's decided that when it arrives she will hold on to it and it will be my Christmas present. So you'll probably have yours long before I get mine and probably even longer before I ever get the price of it from her.
Maybe she thinks you bought some slimming tablets.
Quote from: Agent Orange on September 28, 2012, 08:59:10 PM
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on September 18, 2012, 09:49:35 PM
Well there's a slight problem. The wife discovered that I've ordered it and she's decided that when it arrives she will hold on to it and it will be my Christmas present. So you'll probably have yours long before I get mine and probably even longer before I ever get the price of it from her.
Maybe she thinks you bought some slimming tablets.
Of course your wife with her extensive IT knowledge wouldn't make such a mistake
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on September 27, 2012, 06:08:23 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 27, 2012, 04:50:45 PM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on September 27, 2012, 03:58:07 PM
Quote from: southdown on September 27, 2012, 03:55:47 PM
Where is the cheapest place/website to get iPads?
You could get one cheap from america/canada/australia but it will be a pain to return when it breaks.
You could just take it to the Apple store here.
Don't know with apple but when I was in Canada I wanted to buy a bridge camera new from a shop in Toronto for $230 but they told me it wouldn't be covered in Europe. So I am guessing it will be the same for Apple.
I know someone that bought a Mac Book a few years ago in the USA and took it to the Apple store to get fixed in Belfast a few times without any bother. I think Apple is different from a lot of companies in this regard.
Anyone tried the Kindle Fire yet? Her who nags me until she gets what she wants has asked for an I-pad but any decent tablet will do. One thing it must do is be able to connect to Skype (by video). If anyone has any recommendations for a suitable device your advice will be appreciated.
Quote from: ziggy90 on October 28, 2012, 03:24:28 PM
Anyone tried the Kindle Fire yet? Her who nags me until she gets what she wants has asked for an I-pad but any decent tablet will do. One thing it must do is be able to connect to Skype (by video). If anyone has any recommendations for a suitable device your advice will be appreciated.
Google Nexus 7 will run the Skype app. Almost all review I have read put the Nexus ahead of the Kindle Fire. I think the Fire is tied into an Amazon app store which is behind the Apple app store and Google Play.
The other half wants an Ipad for Christmas. But there's no way I'm forking out that dough for something that she is going to just use for browsing T'internet. Nexus 7 seems to be getting great reviews, anyone tried it? Currys had the 16GB on sale at £169 ( But can't book it on line and no available in any stores inNI at the minute!! ::) )
Is the smaller screen a big issue when browsing?
Would Windows 8 tablets be any good? If Microsoft own Skype now then surely they should be most compatible?
Was looking for a Cheap tablet for her in doors to use for browsing the web. Was orginally looking at the Samsung Tablet, but came across this on Ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/C93-ZT-280-1GB-DDR3-8GB-Wi-Fi-10-2in-Android-4-1-capacitive-Samsung-Chipset-/290810428549?pt=UK_iPad_Tablets_eReaders&hash=item43b5a6fc85
Not really that into my Tech so was wondering if anyone could advise if this is any use? Seems cheap compared to other 10' models. Dont need it to do anything too fancy, just browsing and maybe viewing TV programs and movies.
Quote from: trueblue1234 on November 12, 2012, 02:24:18 PM
Was looking for a Cheap tablet for her in doors to use for browsing the web. Was orginally looking at the Samsung Tablet, but came across this on Ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/C93-ZT-280-1GB-DDR3-8GB-Wi-Fi-10-2in-Android-4-1-capacitive-Samsung-Chipset-/290810428549?pt=UK_iPad_Tablets_eReaders&hash=item43b5a6fc85
Not really that into my Tech so was wondering if anyone could advise if this is any use? Seems cheap compared to other 10' models. Dont need it to do anything too fancy, just browsing and maybe viewing TV programs and movies.
Looks like a fake, and will more than likely break.
If you are looking for a cheap tablet, why not a Blackberry playbook which is £120 at curry's or a scroll excel?
The guy is based in derry so would actually go up so would be fit to check if it's a fake. He's getting really good feedback on his previous sales. been chatting him on email and he says it's the same spec as a Samsung galaxy only that it doesn't have a rear facing camera. He says it's quicker than the galaxy as it runs an overlay called whizz (Haven't a fecking clue what he's on about!!) and can run native android (Whatever that is???)
He gives a years warranty as well.
Quote from: trueblue1234 on November 12, 2012, 04:56:54 PM
The guy is based in derry so would actually go up so would be fit to check if it's a fake. He's getting really good feedback on his previous sales. been chatting him on email and he says it's the same spec as a Samsung galaxy only that it doesn't have a rear facing camera. He says it's quicker than the galaxy as it runs an overlay called whizz (Haven't a fecking clue what he's on about!!) and can run native android (Whatever that is???)
He gives a years warranty as well.
It sounds like he has made it to his own spec, but it probably hasn't gone through the rigorous testing. However, from a personal stance, I don't think I could part with the amount of cash he is asking for, especially as I could probably find a branded samsung android for a little extra. I can't fault the tablet, it's just the reliability of the product I would have a problem with.
Quote from: trueblue1234 on November 12, 2012, 02:24:18 PM
Was looking for a Cheap tablet for her in doors to use for browsing the web. Was orginally looking at the Samsung Tablet, but came across this on Ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/C93-ZT-280-1GB-DDR3-8GB-Wi-Fi-10-2in-Android-4-1-capacitive-Samsung-Chipset-/290810428549?pt=UK_iPad_Tablets_eReaders&hash=item43b5a6fc85
Not really that into my Tech so was wondering if anyone could advise if this is any use? Seems cheap compared to other 10' models. Dont need it to do anything too fancy, just browsing and maybe viewing TV programs and movies.
I bought a similar Android tablet last year on Ebay. It worked fine for a few months. Then it started crashing for seemingly no reason. Had to let the battery go dead before it would allow me reboot. I still have it and use it occasionally but in hindsight would have been better off spending a couple of hundred extra on an IPad or a Samsung Galaxy.
Quote from: supersarsfields on October 31, 2012, 05:27:16 PM
The other half wants an Ipad for Christmas. But there's no way I'm forking out that dough for something that she is going to just use for browsing T'internet. Nexus 7 seems to be getting great reviews, anyone tried it? Currys had the 16GB on sale at £169 ( But can't book it on line and no available in any stores inNI at the minute!! ::) )
Is the smaller screen a big issue when browsing?
If you are considering the Nexus 7" you might want to think about the Kindle Fire also. Both working out about £100 cheaper than the 7" iPAD.
I think I read somewhere that Google and Amazon are selling them as loss leaders to try to make the money on App's (Amazon) or to get you browsing (Google).
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on November 12, 2012, 05:09:44 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on November 12, 2012, 04:56:54 PM
The guy is based in derry so would actually go up so would be fit to check if it's a fake. He's getting really good feedback on his previous sales. been chatting him on email and he says it's the same spec as a Samsung galaxy only that it doesn't have a rear facing camera. He says it's quicker than the galaxy as it runs an overlay called whizz (Haven't a fecking clue what he's on about!!) and can run native android (Whatever that is???)
He gives a years warranty as well.
It sounds like he has made it to his own spec, but it probably hasn't gone through the rigorous testing.
Its not his own spec - its a ztpad c93
http://www.zenithink.com/Eproducts_C93.php
Sketchy enough detail on specs - wouldnt go for it myself.
I have the nexus 7 - decent job, but for those who want a bigger screen (less portable which is why i went 7") the nexus 10 is released today and has great specs for the price.
Where is the cheapest place to by the Nexus 10?
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 13, 2012, 08:59:35 PM
Where is the cheapest place to by the Nexus 10?
You won't get it for a while it seems, google have sold out.
I am looking into buying a new tablet, I want to stay as far away from Apple as possible, not a hater just don't like Apple. Has anyone used the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and what do they think of it? I think it would come in handy for uni next year.
Anyone tried the Microsoft Surface yet.
I've been trying to play videos (.MOV) on a Fujitsu Stylistic M532 Tablet which runs Android 4.0 (ice cream sandwich apparently).
It tells me that I need to install flash, but i can't find flashplayer for Android.
Any ideas?
Got my daughter the Kindle Fire HD and i have to say I'm impressed with it. Yes Amazon try to get you to buy everything off them but I've filled it with free apps and music and the daughter is happy, great picture quality and sound of it too.
Bought a samsung note 10.1 and can I honestly do think it is better than iPad.
Quote from: Orior on December 26, 2012, 11:51:38 PM
I've been trying to play videos (.MOV) on a Fujitsu Stylistic M532 Tablet which runs Android 4.0 (ice cream sandwich apparently).
It tells me that I need to install flash, but i can't find flashplayer for Android.
Any ideas?
Flash isnt supported on Android anymore. Adobe have quit working on mobile apps.
http://m.blogs.computerworld.com/application-security/21377/updating-flash-player-android-now-requires-hack?mm_ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.co.uk%2Fsearch%3Fhl%3Den-GB%26redir_esc%3D%26client%3Dms-android-samsung%26source%3Dandroid-launcher-widget%26v%3D141338691%26qsubts%3D1356599824332%26q%3Dflash%2Bandroid (http://m.blogs.computerworld.com/application-security/21377/updating-flash-player-android-now-requires-hack?mm_ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.co.uk%2Fsearch%3Fhl%3Den-GB%26redir_esc%3D%26client%3Dms-android-samsung%26source%3Dandroid-launcher-widget%26v%3D141338691%26qsubts%3D1356599824332%26q%3Dflash%2Bandroid)
the kids got kurios for santa. mrs lawnseed is heading back to santa this morning with one of them it keeps switching itself off. are they junk? theyre getting some poor reviews. is santa (argus) obilged to take it back and replace it. i dont think two or three weeks waiting for a repair would pacify a tearful 8 year old
Quote from: lawnseed on December 27, 2012, 09:25:16 AM
the kids got kurios for santa. mrs lawnseed is heading back to santa this morning with one of them it keeps switching itself off. are they junk? theyre getting some poor reviews. is santa (argus) obilged to take it back and replace it. i dont think two or three weeks waiting for a repair would pacify a tearful 8 year old
Have seen those things advertised a lot on the kids tv channels so would say a lot have been shifted. Santa can be a right useless cnut sometimes.
Am I right in thinking IPad will only let you transfer on and watch mp4 movies whereas the Nexus 10 will cope with avi, mkv etc?
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 27, 2012, 09:26:58 AM
Quote from: lawnseed on December 27, 2012, 09:25:16 AM
the kids got kurios for santa. mrs lawnseed is heading back to santa this morning with one of them it keeps switching itself off. are they junk? theyre getting some poor reviews. is santa (argus) obilged to take it back and replace it. i dont think two or three weeks waiting for a repair would pacify a tearful 8 year old
Have seen those things advertised a lot on the kids tv channels so would say a lot have been shifted. Santa can be a right useless cnut sometimes.
straight swop broken one for new one and happy 8 yr old thankfully. thankyou santa (argus)
Quote from: tyroneman on December 27, 2012, 11:14:14 AM
Am I right in thinking IPad will only let you transfer on and watch mp4 movies whereas the Nexus 10 will cope with avi, mkv etc?
You just need to have a video player application on the iPad that can play those video formats, e.g. AVPlayerHD.
You can purchase it from Apple Store for a few cents or download it from a friendly source.
kurios are junk the two we got both had to go back. we eventually exchanged them for something similar in the same price bracket but a little more robust. avoid hassel avoid kurios!
Wife is very happy with her Nexus7.
Got the Nexus 7 myself. Very happy with it. Flipboard is a useful app and looks great on the nexus
We wouldn't be the most computer literate family around am. I see that clipboard app is recommended by google, what does it do?
Quote from: illdecide on December 27, 2012, 12:20:05 AM
Got my daughter the Kindle Fire HD and i have to say I'm impressed with it. Yes Amazon try to get you to buy everything off them but I've filled it with free apps and music and the daughter is happy, great picture quality and sound of it too.
anybody know about this flash thing wife wanted 4od and itvplayer both need flash will it come on line like the bbc iplayer or is it a laptop job
Quote from: amallon on December 29, 2012, 12:33:18 PM
Got the Nexus 7 myself. Very happy with it. Flipboard is a useful app and looks great on the nexus
I didn't realise that you couldn't take photos with the Nexus (apparently the camera is just for web use), is there an app available that will enable it to take snapshots? I still don't know what flipboard is. ???
I have a galaxy tab. Do I need to download anything to allow me to watch media on it?
For example sites that stream sport e.g. firstrowsports.Eu doesn't work.
Do I need a plug in of some sort?
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 04, 2013, 12:30:44 AM
I have a galaxy tab. Do I need to download anything to allow me to watch media on it?
For example sites that stream sport e.g. firstrowsports.Eu doesn't work.
Do I need a plug in of some sort?
Likely due to no native Flash support on Android. There are some work-arounds, though:
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57554629-285/install-adobe-flash-player-on-jelly-bean-devices/
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 03, 2013, 08:34:15 PM
Quote from: amallon on December 29, 2012, 12:33:18 PM
Got the Nexus 7 myself. Very happy with it. Flipboard is a useful app and looks great on the nexus
I didn't realise that you couldn't take photos with the Nexus (apparently the camera is just for web use), is there an app available that will enable it to take snapshots? I still don't know what flipboard is. ???
Got the nexus 7 myself, nice bit of kit. There are plenty of camera apps in the play store, the camera is ok, but with the app you can make more use of it.
Quote from: Syferus on January 04, 2013, 12:57:14 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 04, 2013, 12:30:44 AM
I have a galaxy tab. Do I need to download anything to allow me to watch media on it?
For example sites that stream sport e.g. firstrowsports.Eu doesn't work.
Do I need a plug in of some sort?
Likely due to no native Flash support on Android. There are some work-arounds, though:
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57554629-285/install-adobe-flash-player-on-jelly-bean-devices/
Good man. I'll give that a lash and see how it goes.
Thanks
Quote from: trueblue1234 on November 12, 2012, 02:24:18 PM
Was looking for a Cheap tablet for her in doors to use for browsing the web. Was orginally looking at the Samsung Tablet, but came across this on Ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/C93-ZT-280-1GB-DDR3-8GB-Wi-Fi-10-2in-Android-4-1-capacitive-Samsung-Chipset-/290810428549?pt=UK_iPad_Tablets_eReaders&hash=item43b5a6fc85
Not really that into my Tech so was wondering if anyone could advise if this is any use? Seems cheap compared to other 10' models. Dont need it to do anything too fancy, just browsing and maybe viewing TV programs and movies.
Went ahead and bought this for the other half. And have to say so far so good. Does everything we've tried to get it to do and seems very responsive. I would like to compare to against the galaxy which was twice the price, to see if there is any difference. Course we'll have to see if it continues. But definitely build quality seems to be good, especially for something that cost £159.00
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 04, 2013, 11:45:37 AM
Quote from: Syferus on January 04, 2013, 12:57:14 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 04, 2013, 12:30:44 AM
I have a galaxy tab. Do I need to download anything to allow me to watch media on it?
For example sites that stream sport e.g. firstrowsports.Eu doesn't work.
Do I need a plug in of some sort?
Likely due to no native Flash support on Android. There are some work-arounds, though:
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57554629-285/install-adobe-flash-player-on-jelly-bean-devices/
Good man. I'll give that a lash and see how it goes.
Thanks
Good man. That worked a treat! Thanks!
I have owned the Nexus 7 since they were released over here in July. The speaker blew on it two weeks ago, I called Google and they sent me a brand new unit within a week.
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Got my daughter the Kindle Fire HD and i have to say I'm impressed with it. Yes Amazon try to get you to buy everything off them but I've filled it with free apps and music and the daughter is happy, great picture quality and sound of it too.
anybody know about this flash thing wife wanted 4od and itvplayer both need flash will it come on line like the bbc iplayer or is it a laptop job
Seems they need flash player but the device doesn't support it I got one when they first came out and have had a love hate relationship with it . There are some apps like Scrabble and indeed Adobe Flash which can be obtained in the US but not here . I also got majorly pissed off a few weeks ago when they uploaded a new feature which put predictive text on permanently . It was a siege to remove it. Got the wife an IPad 4 for Christmas but she's hardly used it as she prefers the laptop. That will probably change when the football season starts as she's Club PRO and should find the IPad more convenient for compiling and sending match reports
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on January 04, 2013, 06:52:10 PM
Quote from: trasna man on January 03, 2013, 04:45:18 PM
Quote from: illdecide on December 27, 2012, 12:20:05 AM
Got my daughter the Kindle Fire HD and i have to say I'm impressed with it. Yes Amazon try to get you to buy everything off them but I've filled it with free apps and music and the daughter is happy, great picture quality and sound of it too.
anybody know about this flash thing wife wanted 4od and itvplayer both need flash will it come on line like the bbc iplayer or is it a laptop job
Seems they need flash player but the device doesn't support it I got one when they first came out and have had a love hate relationship with it . There are some apps like Scrabble and indeed Adobe Flash which can be obtained in the US but not here . I also got majorly pissed off a few weeks ago when they uploaded a new feature which put predictive text on permanently . It was a siege to remove it. Got the wife an IPad 4 for Christmas but she's hardly used it as she prefers the laptop. That will probably change when the football season starts as she's Club PRO and should find the IPad more convenient for compiling and sending match reports
Thanks Dougal laptop it is i don't see the problem but waiting for a laptop to boot takes too long for her its a good job I'm a big easy going fcuker or i would put her out the window if i was brave enough 8)
I've just lost patience with the Kindle Fire HD and told Amazon what I think of it . Getting my money back . Will probably go for the Nexus 7
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on January 14, 2013, 09:44:17 PM
I've just lost patience with the Kindle Fire HD and told Amazon what I think of it . Getting my money back . Will probably go for the Nexus 7
LOL
Hi, got the Nexus 7 at christmas. It froze last night, i held the button for around 45 secs and it came back on again i put on charge and went back an hour later and it was as dead as Hector. I tried holding the power button and volume button to reboot but nothing, i also connected to my laptop, it came back with software driver
installation unsuccessful. Anyone any idea what has happened here? Bringing it back to the shop today so don't want to be fobbed off.
I've noticed a few others have a Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) do you experience any issues with it dropping the wifi signal? Mine was dead on but lately has been dropping the connection and I'd be no more than 5m away from the router at the time
Quote from: BenDover on February 18, 2013, 01:43:41 PM
I've noticed a few others have a Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) do you experience any issues with it dropping the wifi signal? Mine was dead on but lately has been dropping the connection and I'd be no more than 5m away from the router at the time
Mine's the same. Thinking about rooting the OS because my vanilla Android Nexus 4 is solid as a rock on the same router. I think it's the way the Samsung-tailored Android OS deals with weak connections.
Quote from: Syferus on February 18, 2013, 10:55:03 PM
Quote from: BenDover on February 18, 2013, 01:43:41 PM
I've noticed a few others have a Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) do you experience any issues with it dropping the wifi signal? Mine was dead on but lately has been dropping the connection and I'd be no more than 5m away from the router at the time
Mine's the same. Thinking about rooting the OS because my vanilla Android Nexus 4 is solid as a rock on the same router. I think it's the way the Samsung-tailored Android OS deals with weak connections.
Bringing it back to the Carphone Warehouse here today. There's 2 Samsung phones on the house as well and they have no problem picking up the wifi and keeping the connection.
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Got the Nexus 7 myself. Very happy with it. Flipboard is a useful app and looks great on the nexus
I didn't realise that you couldn't take photos with the Nexus (apparently the camera is just for web use), is there an app available that will enable it to take snapshots? I still don't know what flipboard is. ???
Got the nexus 7 myself, nice bit of kit. There are plenty of camera apps in the play store, the camera is ok, but with the app you can make more use of it.
What is ?are the best camera apps for the Nexus 7? I would just be using it for snapshots and family videos.
Guys I've got the nexus 7 and its a great we tablet. Can any of u that have one advise me if there is an option for me to put a password in place before downloading, I know there's an option for a password when switching on but I don't want that. Its basically a password to stop illdecide junior from downloading stuff he's not meant to be.
There is an option for this on the kindle fire HD...
After telling Amazon what it could do with its Kindle Fire HD I got an iPad Mini. Great piece of kit. Well pleased with it
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on February 26, 2013, 11:21:35 PM
After telling Amazon what it could do with its Kindle Fire HD I got an iPad Mini. Great piece of kit. Well pleased with it
I have a kindle fire HD for the daughter and for the money I thinks it good, yes Amazon screw u for apps, music etc but I've downloaded loads of music free (there is always a way) the quality of the kindle is v good.
what did u hate about it most
Looking a tablet around the £200-£250 mark.
Anyone know what's best at this price on the market currently?
Thanks
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on February 26, 2013, 11:21:35 PM
After telling Amazon what it could do with its Kindle Fire HD I got an iPad Mini. Great piece of kit. Well pleased with it
How do you find the display in it Dougal?
A lot of fuss being made that its not a Retina Display.
I'm after a nexus 10. Anyone know of a stockist in the north?
Try Google, that's where I bought the Nexus 7, it was also the cheapest supplier I could find.
Quote from: laoislad on April 18, 2013, 07:29:21 PM
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on February 26, 2013, 11:21:35 PM
After telling Amazon what it could do with its Kindle Fire HD I got an iPad Mini. Great piece of kit. Well pleased with it
How do you find the display in it Dougal?
A lot of fuss being made that its not a Retina Display.
. I find the display dead on. The sound mind you is much more inferior on the iPad than it is in the kindle
Quote from: laoislad on April 18, 2013, 07:29:21 PM
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on February 26, 2013, 11:21:35 PM
After telling Amazon what it could do with its Kindle Fire HD I got an iPad Mini. Great piece of kit. Well pleased with it
How do you find the display in it Dougal?
A lot of fuss being made that its not a Retina Display.
A retina model is due out later this year I believe. Would be tempted by that one.
Hi I have a nexus Google. Trying to get first row sports working on it. Have down loaded flash player. But just have no success downloading the first row app to view football games. Any one have this on their Google nexus
Quote from: The Worker on April 27, 2013, 12:48:10 PM
I'm after a nexus 10. Anyone know of a stockist in the north?
I think Google play is the only place to get the nexus 10. Powerful piece of kit
Quote from: snoopdog on May 03, 2013, 09:07:56 PM
Hi I have a nexus Google. Trying to get first row sports working on it. Have down loaded flash player. But just have no success downloading the first row app to view football games. Any one have this on their Google nexus
Think first row will only work through Firefox on the nexus 10
Quote from: laceer on May 04, 2013, 02:45:27 PM
Quote from: The Worker on April 27, 2013, 12:48:10 PM
I'm after a nexus 10. Anyone know of a stockist in the north?
I think Google play is the only place to get the nexus 10. Powerful piece of kit
Quote from: snoopdog on May 03, 2013, 09:07:56 PM
Hi I have a nexus Google. Trying to get first row sports working on it. Have down loaded flash player. But just have no success downloading the first row app to view football games. Any one have this on their Google nexus
Think first row will only work through Firefox on the nexus 10
cheers ladder that worked. thanks
Any good recommendations for tablet for a child under 5. Thanks
Quote from: redzone on March 05, 2017, 04:46:40 PM
Any good recommendations for tablet for a child under 5. Thanks
Here's ten. (https://www.littlethings.com/reasons-not-to-give-children-technology/)
99/100 u wouldn't be giving them one. This is different
Quote from: redzone on March 05, 2017, 06:07:30 PM
99/100 u wouldn't be giving them one. This is different
We bought the iPad mini for our eldest who is 5 and who has additional needs. It's really been great for him as there are some really good apps that are specifically designed for kids like him.
Eldest is 6. He got a Kids fire tablet. Great job. He loves it. Has a 1 yr sub for loads of app/videos plus great parental controls. It even has a 2 yr breakage guarantee - even if the kid drops it.
Just realised that Apple are no longer supporting the IPad that i have and it will no longer receive updates. Would i be best to try and jailbreak it now? If so, any tips on how to do that? The tablet works perfectly well and i would have had no intention of upgrading it.
Quote from: lurganblue on April 24, 2018, 10:30:34 AM
Just realised that Apple are no longer supporting the IPad that i have and it will no longer receive updates. Would i be best to try and jailbreak it now? If so, any tips on how to do that? The tablet works perfectly well and i would have had no intention of upgrading it.
What iPad have you got?
Quote from: Jim Bob on April 24, 2018, 12:40:24 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 24, 2018, 10:30:34 AM
Just realised that Apple are no longer supporting the IPad that i have and it will no longer receive updates. Would i be best to try and jailbreak it now? If so, any tips on how to do that? The tablet works perfectly well and i would have had no intention of upgrading it.
What iPad have you got?
4th generation
Opened this thread for the first time. Depressing.
Quote from: lurganblue on April 24, 2018, 01:00:18 PM
Quote from: Jim Bob on April 24, 2018, 12:40:24 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 24, 2018, 10:30:34 AM
Just realised that Apple are no longer supporting the IPad that i have and it will no longer receive updates. Would i be best to try and jailbreak it now? If so, any tips on how to do that? The tablet works perfectly well and i would have had no intention of upgrading it.
What iPad have you got?
4th generation
Why try and fix a working iPad and by breaking it? What positive outcome do you expect to happen from that action?
You'll be able to use this iPad for years to come, it has 4G WiFi and IOS 10.
It's the ipad's 4 hardware that's the problem, not Apple's absent support in it's latest ios release.
IOS 11 is designed to run on the latest iPads, those newer ipads have much more memory, processor speed, graphics ability and the operating system adjusts to make better use of that hardware for applications and general usage.
I'd an iPad 2 that suffered a similar fate.
What you'll find is that over the course of the next year or two, any apps you use become unsupported, and then officially no longer available for that version of iOS.
Once YouTube stopped allowing videos to be played on it, it wasn't much more useful than having the front and back cover of a book, but no pages inside.
Yeah I have a third generation IPad, bought it in 2012, and is no longer supported by updates. It's on its last legs, so slow.
Quote from: Main Street on April 24, 2018, 10:36:10 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 24, 2018, 01:00:18 PM
Quote from: Jim Bob on April 24, 2018, 12:40:24 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 24, 2018, 10:30:34 AM
Just realised that Apple are no longer supporting the IPad that i have and it will no longer receive updates. Would i be best to try and jailbreak it now? If so, any tips on how to do that? The tablet works perfectly well and i would have had no intention of upgrading it.
What iPad have you got?
4th generation
Why try and fix a working iPad and by breaking it? What positive outcome do you expect to happen from that action?
You'll be able to use this iPad for years to come, it has 4G WiFi and IOS 10.
It's the ipad's 4 hardware that's the problem, not Apple's absent support in it's latest ios release.
IOS 11 is designed to run on the latest iPads, those newer ipads have much more memory, processor speed, graphics ability and the operating system adjusts to make better use of that hardware for applications and general usage.
Why would jailbreaking it be breaking it? My interest is to see would that action allow me to still download currently unsupported apps? or is the tablet now just a dead duck?
Anyone aware of any good sales on iPads now in January? Would be using it to watch things online mainly so wouldn't need much storage for photos, videos or apps.
Quote from: The CCCC on December 31, 2018, 02:49:57 PM
Anyone aware of any good sales on iPads now in January? Would be using it to watch things online mainly so wouldn't need much storage for photos, videos or apps.
If that's all you really need it for, you don't need an iPad for it at all. Much cheaper options out there.
Quote from: gallsman on December 31, 2018, 03:08:02 PM
Quote from: The CCCC on December 31, 2018, 02:49:57 PM
Anyone aware of any good sales on iPads now in January? Would be using it to watch things online mainly so wouldn't need much storage for photos, videos or apps.
If that's all you really need it for, you don't need an iPad for it at all. Much cheaper options out there.
What like gallsman? Something as quick as an iPad?
My Kindle Fire HD does a perfect job for Netflix, skyGo etc.
Quote from: The CCCC on December 31, 2018, 04:16:08 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 31, 2018, 03:08:02 PM
Quote from: The CCCC on December 31, 2018, 02:49:57 PM
Anyone aware of any good sales on iPads now in January? Would be using it to watch things online mainly so wouldn't need much storage for photos, videos or apps.
If that's all you really need it for, you don't need an iPad for it at all. Much cheaper options out there.
What like gallsman? Something as quick as an iPad?
No, it'll not match an iPad's processor but the Fire HD 10 is a great tablet for the price.
You said all you wanted it for was streaming, so it would be absolutely fine. If you subsequently then try to overwork it, of course you might run into problems