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Limited budget tablet with browsing and Skype

john bunyan

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Posted December 2, 2012 at 10:50PM

My student granddaughter is looking for a modestly priced tablet to be used for web browsing (by wi fi), Skype (Travelling to Egypt soon) and usual music etc. iPad a bit over budget.7'' Nexus any good? Or Kindle Fire - do they use internet? She has a Samsung phone but does not want to trigger web charges.

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Jock1e

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Posted December 2, 2012 at 11:21PM

iPad mini is about £80 cheaper.But then again I have never used one so cannot comment on them.I think I seen them in Currys for £229.

I take it that maybe a bit more than you want to pay.

The only Tablet I know anything about is the Tablet that you eat.Best of luck with your search.

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Jock1e

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Posted December 3, 2012 at 9:53AM

Not a lot of info coming in JB.Maybe scroll down the page a bit there are another couple of threads with the same type of subject so worth a look.

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Kenny01

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Posted December 3, 2012 at 12:39PM

If your Grand-Daughter is going abroad she would be best advised NOT to carry ANY expensive gadgets as this will make her a target for thieves.

Most civilised countries have Internet cafes and international telephones both of which are inexpensive.

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john bunyan

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Posted December 3, 2012 at 9:49PM

Thanks for replies so far. She is not taking her phone for the reason Kenny01 suggests.

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Aitchbee

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Posted December 4, 2012 at 9:19AM

Have a look at this tablet for £80

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidluk/hs.xsl/index36782.htm

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Aitchbee

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Posted December 4, 2012 at 9:22AM

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rdave13

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Posted December 4, 2012 at 11:41AM

I've just bought two of these for the children for Christmas. Only had a little play with one so I can't really say how good they are. First impression is OK though. Amazon. Ordered 26 Nov and delivered today. The reviews seem to favour it. Good hunting.

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Jock1e

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Posted December 4, 2012 at 12:43PM

Aitchbee as usual Scotland seems to be well ahead of the rest of us when shopping.

Our selection South of the border for Thursday.Aldi

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Woolwell

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Posted December 4, 2012 at 5:43PM

She could use Skype on a phone (depending on phone model) but she would have to turn off data roaming whilst out of UK otherwise the charges would be very high. She will need to check on wifi which shouldn't be a problem and that should only incur any hotel charges. The advantage of phone is that it is smaller and therefore easier to take around.

If going a for a tablet then have a look at the Nexus 7 but be aware flash can be a problem on it.

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