Android: Recommendation For A Generic Computer Tablet?

[webfact]

Android: Any recommendation for a generic computer tablet similar or equal to Galaxy 10.1. or 7.7 specs?

Thanks all

[cdnvic]

We have a Lenovo Ideapad. Very snappy, lagless input. Much better than the Samsung and 30% cheaper.

[lomatopo]

WiFi only? WiFi + 3G? 16 GB? Dual core? Android 3.1? Budget?

The Lenovo K1 IdeaPad is available here, specs. look good http://www.invadeit.co.th/product/tablets/lenovo/ideapad-k1-tablet-red-silver-1gb-ram-32gb-emmc-10-1inch-touch-led-android-3-0-p006854/

Edited February 18, 2012 by lomatopo

[webfact]

WiFi, 3G, Android 3.1, 16GB, low/medium budget.

[lomatopo]

What does low/medium mean in say, Thai Baht? Assuming you are buying here in Thailand? Or can you buy elsewhere?

Which 3G frequencies? I can't find any detail on the Lenovo 3G specs.

The Lenovo K1 IdeaPad is available here, specs. look good http://www.invadeit....id-3-0-p006854/

A Google search shows more aggressive pricing (~ 15,000 THB)

Acer Inconia A500: http://acer.us/ac/en...iconia-tab-a500 (~ 13,000 THB)

Archos: http://www.archos.co...ntry=er〈=en and http://www.archostha...id=33&Itemid=46

And a whole host of knock-offs: http://www.dhgate.co...e/superpad.html

And Asus eee Pad Transformer: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/471423-eee-pad-transformer/

Edited February 18, 2012 by lomatopo

[lomatopo]

Saw these a few minutes ago at Powerbuy and BananaIT

Powerbuy"]http://www.powerbuy....duct=1]Powerbuy Tablets[/url]

That Lenovo Ideapad has the best specs/price I've seen. I'm still trying to figure out which 3G frequencies it supports.

[webfact]

Saw these a few minutes ago at Powerbuy and BananaIT

http://www.powerbuy....duct=1]Powerbuy Tablets[/url]

That Lenovo Ideapad has the best specs/price I've seen. I'm still trying to figure out which 3G frequencies it supports.

Budget Bt12-18k

Your help is much appreciated.

Thanks

//addendum: should work with DTAC sim

[lomatopo]

I honestly can't figure out what's up with 3G on the Lenovo K1 Ideapad. In some documentation it says the "red" and "brown" versions are the only ones with 3G, but I can't find any specs anywhere. I see references to a 3G version available in Singapore.

In this comparison with the Acer A500 it does say this: http://androidadvices.com/acer-iconia-tab-vs-lenovo-ideapad-k1/

Both the tablets support GSM bands on 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and both support HSDPA on 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 on 3G and comes with a standard SIM Card slot, if you are going for the 3G Model. The 3G version of the Ideapad K1 is available only in a few countries, notably Singapore. So it might or might not be available in your region.

Evidently all versions have the SIM slot, but not the actual modem hardware, although there is room left on the mainboard for the hardware. I did see a SIM slot on the white version I handled at Powerbuy, but now I'm thinking it may not really have the hardware?

FWIW, you can a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, GT-P7500, 16 GB, WiFi + Quad-band 3G (850/900/1900/2100) for 17,000.

I suspect the Lenovo and/or Acer, with 3G, provided you can find one, will be closer to 16,000?

Edited February 18, 2012 by lomatopo

[flying]

FWIW, you can a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, GT-P7500, 16 GB, WiFi + Quad-band 3G (850/900/1900/2100) for 17,000.

That is what I was thinking....Given the OP's budget I wondered why not just grab the 10.1

[momosan]

Samsung all the way. Might be more expensive, but you also get lots of benefits:

1. Most of their devices on the market now are usually performance leaders in their category

2. Reliable and stable hardware with great construction

3. Great after sale service should anything go wrong

4. Great resale value (check the secondhand market for proof)

5. Pack leader in terms of battery life across the range

6. Larger developer community (simply because people have more Samsung devices)

7. Huge third party peripherals market

I've got both the 7.0 and the 7.0+. I was going to get the 7.7 but read some things about AMOLED screens that turned me off that idea (specifically burn in issues).

[RedCardinal]

Small consideration - check to see if tablet has upgrade path to ICS Android 4.x. I think you'll appreciate the latest OS.