Need Tablet for Birthday Present

wahush on 23/11/2012 - 09:37

want to get my niece a tablet for her birthday so my misses ordered one from dinodirect, after two weeks of them not even posting we got a refund but now the birthdays only 2 days away and i need a tablet asap, i wanna spend $150ish on one since she's a younger kid "turning 7" and it will probably get beaten up a bit

pritty much at this point im willing to pay the extra cash to get a tablet that can play games,skype and watches youtube

if anyone knows of a play around sydney that sells them new in the box i'd be gratful

p.s

found these's on gumtree, says new in the box with some preinstalled apps, they any good?

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/lakemba/laptops/new-xinc-v2-a…

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/lakemba/laptops/onyx-7-androi…

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/lakemba/laptops/hextab-9-andr…

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/lakemba/laptops/pyro-10-1-and…

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/lakemba/laptops/starlight-10-…

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/lakemba/laptops/diablo-9-7-hd…

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  • May4th on 23/11/2012 - 09:48
    +3

    stay away from no brand tablets that doesn't have substantial community software support. it's not really saving $100 if it gives you endless grief. i'd say get an ainol (ha)/cube but you need it now so local stock wise best spend a little extra and get a nexus 7 or samsung tab 2 which is selling for 200-220 at jb. and since it's a gift, nothing like a frustrated 7yo complaining to mummy/daddy about the shit tablet that won't let them play games properly to make you regret not getting something better ;)

  • wahush on 23/11/2012 - 10:22

    so samsung tab 2 is the cheapest tablet worth getting locally in sydney? i'll give thread a little longer b4 i head out and buy it if nothing else comes up, thanks 4 the info xbai

    • scrimshaw on 23/11/2012 - 17:22
      +1

      You could also try local resellers on eBay (as well as TopBuy, Shopping Square) who sell Ainol branded tablets.

      Ainol is a decent (read: better than most chinese-no-names, but still inferior to branded) choice but buying locally gets you local warranty.

      Topbuy is selling the Ainol Crystal for $124 + $9.60 shipping
      http://www.topbuy.com.au/ainol-novo-7-crystal-8gb-android-4-…

      • May4th on 23/11/2012 - 18:02

        "mum! look! uncle tommy gave me an ainol! :D:D"

  • daveted on 23/11/2012 - 12:06

    I just checked out Choice, which recently did a review on tablets. Looks like for the price the Samsung is the best recommendation.

  • mskeggs on 23/11/2012 - 13:19

    I think the Samsung or Nexus is the right choice too, but I did see this on Dick Smith's site.
    http://dicksmith.com.au/product/JT3022/meep-7-quot-tablet
    Much poorer specs, but the design might be worth it?

  • AndroidStuff on 24/11/2012 - 11:44

    I have stock of Sanei N10 ($99), Ainol Crystal($139), Onda v712 ($165), in Sydney, tested and ready to go

    I will deliver it to you personally this afternoon or tomorrow morning first thing for cash.

    My website address is in my profile.

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