jaideeguy Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 My head is spinning from all the options out there for tablets and have spent the last few days going over the too many offerings. Can anyone offer any recomendations?? 1] price under 7,000thb 2] Local support and guarantee 3] mid size, 8-9 inch ideal [7 inch maybe] 4] decent memory, and hopefully the latest OS 5] decent battery life and preferably replaceable by user 6] good resolution 7] dual or quad core processor 8] USB input 9] decent camera, at least 3mb+ is this possible?? thanks in advance......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008bangkok Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I think for that spec you need to be looking around 12-15k wont get alot for 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bino Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Nexus 7 Ticks almost all of those boxes. I have one, and love it. Cost me about 8200 for the wifi only model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWMcMurray Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Even USB port ? So for that mean I could plug in USB and start watching movies? That is one big plus over IPAD... I still haven't figured out how to watch any movies, as there seems to be some special APPLE format that makes it impossible to watch any movies unless up buy them through apple Guessing there must be some work around for that , but I havent figured it out Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeleJoe Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Even USB port ? So for that mean I could plug in USB and start watching movies? That is one big plus over IPAD... I still haven't figured out how to watch any movies, as there seems to be some special APPLE format that makes it impossible to watch any movies unless up buy them through apple Guessing there must be some work around for that , but I havent figured it out Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app There a few apps that will play any format - but it's still not as easy as simply plugging in an external dive: you have to get the movies in that machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaideeguy Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Even USB port ? So for that mean I could plug in USB and start watching movies? That is one big plus over IPAD... I still haven't figured out how to watch any movies, as there seems to be some special APPLE format that makes it impossible to watch any movies unless up buy them through apple Guessing there must be some work around for that , but I havent figured it out Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app That's why I will never consider Apple.......they got you locked in with their movies. Most of the mid range tablets have at least a mini USB plug and some even have a real USB. I have considered the Nexus7, but will give it a wait for now as the support is not available here yet?? It does have great specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keemapoot Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Nexus 7 Ticks almost all of those boxes. I have one, and love it. Cost me about 8200 for the wifi only model. Where is it sold in Thailand? Does it support USB 3G dongle from Truemove? Does it support any software for viewing/editing MS office documents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bino Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Even USB port ? So for that mean I could plug in USB and start watching movies? That is one big plus over IPAD... I still haven't figured out how to watch any movies, as there seems to be some special APPLE format that makes it impossible to watch any movies unless up buy them through apple Guessing there must be some work around for that , but I havent figured it out Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app CW - You need a "USB OTG" (On The Go) adapter. It has the regular big USB plug on the female side , and mini USB to plug into the tablet on the other. This will allow you to access a flash drive... watch movies, etc. Service-wise, the Nexus 7 is actually manufactured by Asus, so can be taken to an Asus Service Center. There is one in Fortune Center, and one on Rama 4 Road in Bangkok that I know about. Nexus 7 Ticks almost all of those boxes. I have one, and love it. Cost me about 8200 for the wifi only model. Where is it sold in Thailand? Does it support USB 3G dongle from Truemove? Does it support any software for viewing/editing MS office documents? Bought mine at Banana IT in Market Village Hua Hin. I've seen them in IT City and many other places. You can even order it online from the "Shop At Seven" website. Never tried a dongle. I use it primarily at home, as I have an Samsung S2 that I carry everywhere. I connect to my phone via bluetooth when I'm out of wifi coverage and need internet. Don't see why not though, but probably need the OTG adapter mentioned above. Great free app in the Play Store- Kingsoft Office opens and edits all formats of MS docs. Excel, Word, PDF and more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keemapoot Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 ^Bina, thanks for that. I checked both ITCity and shopat7, and both have the 32G unit (with 3G), so you can use the truemove 3g sim card directly without the dongle, priced at 10,900 I will take a good look at this, sounds great. http://www.shopat7.com/%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B0-IT/%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%8C-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C/tablet/Asus/nexus-7-3g-32.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bino Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I hummed and hawed about the 3G model... considered it seriously. Then I got to thinking about another sim card / account, and another bill to bay every month. Since the wifi model has bluetooth and I have the 3G on my phone, it was kinda redundant. When I was cruising in the mall and saw the wifi model, I bought it on impulse. I haven't been dissapointed yet. If you're a serious road warrior and going to be using the tablet on the move, then the 3G model would be the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 re You need a "USB OTG" (On The Go) adapter. It has the regular big USB plug on the female side , and mini USB to plug into the tablet on the other. This will allow you to access a flash drive... watch movies, etc. hes right ! .... heres one on my galaxy 7.7 tablet : ) dave2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2004 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Around the 7/8 in size there is only one you need to consider - Nexus 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Betong Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) ^Bina, thanks for that. I checked both ITCity and shopat7, and both have the 32G unit (with 3G), so you can use the truemove 3g sim card directly without the dongle, priced at 10,900 I will take a good look at this, sounds great. http://www.shopat7.com/%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B0-IT/%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%8C-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C/tablet/Asus/nexus-7-3g-32.html I have had a basic 16 Gig Nexus since about August last year, purchased by a friend when he visited the States. Cost just over 8,000 Baht 3G is not available but I frequently get a 3G connection through my friends iPhone 5. He has a free application that routes to my Nexus and the connection is then available as Wifi. The route application is available free and there are also free downloads for other Smartphones. Please also note that I have an original iPhone MK 1 or whatever they call it and it does not have the 3G option so beware that not all Smartphones have 3G access. Edited June 11, 2013 by John_Betong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Betong Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 The Nexus OTG connection is iffy to say the least, Google for more details. I reckon that even Geeks have problems trying to get it to do what they want it to do reYou need a "USB OTG" (On The Go) adapter. It has the regular big USB plug on the female side , and mini USB to plug into the tablet on the other. This will allow you to access a flash drive... watch movies, etc.hes right ! .... heres one on my galaxy 7.7 tablet : )dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 7.0 WiFi White 8GB ฿6,250.00 http://www.invadeit.co.th/product/tablets/samsung/galaxy-tab-2-7-0-wifi-white-8gb-p010533/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zumteufel Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Even USB port ? So for that mean I could plug in USB and start watching movies? That is one big plus over IPAD... I still haven't figured out how to watch any movies, as there seems to be some special APPLE format that makes it impossible to watch any movies unless up buy them through apple Guessing there must be some work around for that , but I havent figured it out Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app Off topic here, I know, but: Download iTunes and import your movies from it. The portable Apple devices only "eats" MP4 video, so you might have to convert them if your videos are in another format. iTunes itself can convert the MP4 videos if they're encoded with a different codec than supported. You can find applications that allows you to circumvent iTunes alltogether. A bit of googling will give you more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belg Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 just buy the chepo pad ... around 2500 baht, if it breaks, you just buy another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 7.0 WiFi White 8GB ฿6,250.00 http://www.invadeit.co.th/product/tablets/samsung/galaxy-tab-2-7-0-wifi-white-8gb-p010533/ Not sure of all the goodies the OP wants being on there but it is the only one so far at the price he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Even USB port ? So for that mean I could plug in USB and start watching movies? That is one big plus over IPAD... I still haven't figured out how to watch any movies, as there seems to be some special APPLE format that makes it impossible to watch any movies unless up buy them through apple Guessing there must be some work around for that , but I havent figured it out Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app Have you used a VPN and signed up for Hulu or Netflix or Amazon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRight Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Unless you're going to be using the pad without Internet, either 3G or Wifi, then plugging in stuff from a flash drive is pointless. Instead, put Plex on your PC and stream from your hard drive to your tablet anywhere you have Internet. No dongles needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansan Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Nexus 7 is the only way to go for the features and price you want. Grab the dongle and you can then plugin a memory stick with all your movies on and watch them without transferring to the pad and using up the 32gb memory. Also allows you to plugin a Joy Pad so that you can play games like they are supposed to be played. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZwPgyiEb84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recycler Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 7.0 WiFi White 8GB ฿6,250.00 http://www.invadeit.co.th/product/tablets/samsung/galaxy-tab-2-7-0-wifi-white-8gb-p010533/ Yes, bought this one for my son 2 months ago and he's very happy with it best specs for the money. Another option is with better specs is: Kindle Fire HD Tablet7" HD Display, Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Dual-Antenna Wi-Fi, 16GB or 32GB But not sure if it's released in TH yet. Edited June 11, 2013 by recycler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recycler Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Even USB port ? So for that mean I could plug in USB and start watching movies? That is one big plus over IPAD... I still haven't figured out how to watch any movies, as there seems to be some special APPLE format that makes it impossible to watch any movies unless up buy them through apple Guessing there must be some work around for that , but I havent figured it out Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app Off topic here, I know, but: Download iTunes and import your movies from it. The portable Apple devices only "eats" MP4 video, so you might have to convert them if your videos are in another format. iTunes itself can convert the MP4 videos if they're encoded with a different codec than supported. You can find applications that allows you to circumvent iTunes alltogether. A bit of googling will give you more details. Use AirPlayer App it plays many formats, there are also kits to connect USB storage to your iPad, but it's easier to connect over a network to a server. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bino Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 The Nexus OTG connection is iffy to say the least, Google for more details. I reckon that even Geeks have problems trying to get it to do what they want it to do re You need a "USB OTG" (On The Go) adapter. It has the regular big USB plug on the female side , and mini USB to plug into the tablet on the other. This will allow you to access a flash drive... watch movies, etc. hes right ! .... heres one on my galaxy 7.7 tablet : ) dave2 I find that it works just fine. I've even had a 1 GB Western Digital Passport connected without problems. I did have a problem in the beginning, in that the USB device needs to be connected to the OTG Adapter first, before connecting to the Nexus. If you plug a flash drive into the adapter when it is already connected to the tablet, the tablet won't see it. Frustrated the h*ll out of me trying to get it going, but once you know this simple solution, it works like you expect it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vijer Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Even USB port ? So for that mean I could plug in USB and start watching movies? That is one big plus over IPAD... I still haven't figured out how to watch any movies, as there seems to be some special APPLE format that makes it impossible to watch any movies unless up buy them through apple Guessing there must be some work around for that , but I havent figured it out Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app Sure, there is an app for the PC called Freemake Video Converter. It will convert any video to Apple format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username99 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 How about a used, as new condition, Samsung Galaxy tab 2 10.1 3g + wifi for less than 9000 THB they are great for watching movies on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaideeguy Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 7.0 WiFi White 8GB ฿6,250.00 http://www.invadeit.co.th/product/tablets/samsung/galaxy-tab-2-7-0-wifi-white-8gb-p010533/ I think that's the one for me......it's last year's model but still comparable to the nexus 7. IT city sells it for 5,900 and I'll wait for the dust to settle on the Google offering. I'm getting 'Apple vibes ' from good old google especially with their play store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zumteufel Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) "Good old Google"? Google was founded in 1996. Apple in 1976. 20 years, which might be considered an eternity in the tech world. Sorry. Couldn't help it ;-) Edited June 11, 2013 by PoorSucker deleted wrong quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachiket Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) My head is spinning from all the options out there for tablets and have spent the last few days going over the too many offerings. Can anyone offer any recomendations?? 1] price under 7,000thb 2] Local support and guarantee 3] mid size, 8-9 inch ideal [7 inch maybe] 4] decent memory, and hopefully the latest OS 5] decent battery life and preferably replaceable by user 6] good resolution 7] dual or quad core processor 8] USB input 9] decent camera, at least 3mb+ is this possible?? thanks in advance......... Cheap, beautiful and durable. Sounds like you are thinking in an Indian or Chinese way... LOL Go for any ANDROID tablet. It's powerful and within your budget. Edited June 11, 2013 by nachiket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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