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I have been given some educational funds to spend. From what our treasurer tells me I can get a tablet or e-reader instead of buying more books or taking a course (can't find one I like right now). While I have about $800 to spend, there are other things I want to purchase as well.

The main purpose of the tablet will be reading books, maybe some online surfing. Don't need a heavy duty tablet as I already have an ultrabook that does the job quite nicely. Having never used a tablet before, I am not sure what to get for my basic needs.

Blackberry Playbook? Are they compatible with downloaded books?
Kindle/Nook?

Not interested in an ipad, never got the apple bug, can't see me getting it now.

Thoughts?
 
Playbook is compatible with downloaded books, makes an ok e-reader plus does a bunch of other stuff. I love mine for travel, wifi web surfing , e-book, photos.
Downside is dedicated e-reader has way better battery life as all its doing is running a book screen. Reading on a real e-reader is daylight viewable and backlite is subtle for reading in bed.
Wife has kindle and loves it.
 
We have and IPad, and I carry an iPhone, but I recently picked up a Google Nexus 7 and I couldn't be happier. It is very portable, great screen, very versatile and very affordable. You should check it out.
 
There really isn't a "bad" tablet out there.

I'm a fan of the playbook, especially given its price point, but I totally understand ppl being put off by the uncertainty of RIMs future. But its bang for the buck is undeniable. And it does make a great e reader with a choice of simple apps.........

http://crackberry.com/best-applications-using-your-playbook-ereader




And gasp, as much as I am not a fan of the brand, the iPads are very good as well. But if you don't like em, you don't like em.

Having said that, IMHO, here is your winner......

"still the best small tablet"
http://reviews.cnet.com/google-nexus-7/


p.s. what smartphone OS are you working with? being able to pair your smartphone with a tablet is a definite plus!
 
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Writing here from my nexus 7.got it for free through work otherwise wouldn't have needed it lol. I love it and don't regret a minute of having bought it
 
I know the iPad Mini is overpriced to some, but it is about 2oz's lighter than the Nexus. It was so light when I picked it up in the store I thought it was fake.

Just something to consider.
 
revrandy said:
I have been given some educational funds to spend. From what our treasurer tells me I can get a tablet or e-reader instead of buying more books or taking a course (can't find one I like right now). While I have about $800 to spend, there are other things I want to purchase as well.

The main purpose of the tablet will be reading books, maybe some online surfing. Don't need a heavy duty tablet as I already have an ultrabook that does the job quite nicely. Having never used a tablet before, I am not sure what to get for my basic needs.

Blackberry Playbook? Are they compatible with downloaded books?
Kindle/Nook?

Not interested in an ipad, never got the apple bug, can't see me getting it now.

Thoughts?
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I just got the galaxy note 10.1, it's awesome.


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So it seems like a Nexus is my best bet and at a reasonable price. My smartphone OS is symbian, despite what others say I still love the Nokia product. Not looking to tether it or anything fancy, just read and maybe surf.

Is it better to purchase now or do prices typically drop in Jan/Feb, as is the case with TV's etc.
 
With $800, why not get both an e-reader and a tablet? Then sell the one you end up not using.
 
I have a Playbook, Galaxy 10.1 tab, Kindle and Kobo. For reading the Kindle wins hands down. However, the Kobo allows for downloading of more types of ebooks from far more sources. I love the Galaxy tab, does everything I want but the Playbook is handier to carry around. If I was in your position and looking for only one device I would probably go with the Kobo Arc for $200. You get a good reader for almost any type of document and can surf the net as well.
 
Love my Galaxy Note 10.1...and you can use it as a reader. Check it out before you buy anything else. :)
 
revrandy said:
So it seems like a Nexus is my best bet and at a reasonable price. My smartphone OS is symbian, despite what others say I still love the Nokia product. Not looking to tether it or anything fancy, just read and maybe surf.

Is it better to purchase now or do prices typically drop in Jan/Feb, as is the case with TV's etc.
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The Nexus 7 is quite the bargain at $209cdn.

I believe Google loses money on each one of these they sell.

They may have a few promos as in the past where they give you a $25 credit towards purchases in the GooglePlay store, but doubtful they will go any lower on price for the actual hardware.

Mind you, there is apparently a $99 Google Nexus 7 tablet coming soon?

http://bgr.com/2012/10/17/google-nexus-tablet-release-date-specs/
 
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What i love about my nexus 7 is i can simply torrent a pdf file instead of buying a book (i usually torrent from my comp though..but its faisable over Wifi on the nexus)
 
LePhillou said:
What i love about my nexus 7 is i can simply torrent a pdf file instead of buying a book (i usually torrent from my comp though..but its faisable over Wifi on the nexus)
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I really like that you can run uTorrent on Android. One of the best things about the platform.
 
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What i love about my nexus 7 is i can simply torrent a pdf file instead of buying a book (i usually torrent from my comp though..but its faisable over Wifi on the nexus)
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You can torrent any format. I personally use .mobi because I like the kindle app on my iPad.
 
imnothng said:
I swear I used to do that on my iPad.
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I know you can run a utorrent remote client, to control downloads on your pc, but I don't know of a way that will download directly onto the iPad. Can't say I've looked too hard though
 
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