Tablet just for movies and magazines

[m-jeri]

Hi All,

I want a tablet, its just for watching movies and magazines.

Screen should be gorgeous and with superb viewing angles. If the memory can be expanded in any ways(Mem Card, Pen drives) then sweet.

Budget has to be the lowest as possible.

And at-least 5 hours of battery life.

Though of Ipad 3 Wifi and Ainol ones. But I dont want to spend 25k for a tablet. .

Any help appreciated.

m-J

 

[anuragingle]

Get the Ainol aurora 2
New Ainol Novo 7 Aurora II- 16GB, 1.5 Ghz Dual Core, 1GB DDR3, IPS Screen, Wi-Fi | eBay


The IPS display is a treat for watching movies and the mali400 gpu can easily handle 1080p mkv files

 

[hahahari]

If 7 inches fits ur needs, then close your eyes and go for BB PlayBook. No expandable memory though.

 

[m-jeri]

I would prefer a 10 inch screen... but if a 7" screen is that gorgeous then yea....

Playbook?? what is the OS..?? and really for media?

 

[ayanavish]

m-jeri BlackBerry PlayBook - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Very good for watching videos for supported formats. Downside, the player sucks, no subtitle support and most of the time, you need to convert an existing video to MP4 for proper viewing. Ainol aurora 2 would be a better option.

For reading, 7 inch seems decent enough to me. You have good 3rd party readers for PDF, ePub, mobi and CHM.

 

[anuragingle]

7 inches tab is fine for portability as well reading n movies.

dont go for the playbook very limited support for video formats, you'll spend half the time converting videos.

if you are interested in a 10 inch tab check the cube U30GT thread here on techenclave

http://www.techenclave.com/tablet-pc/cube-u30gt-tablet-10-samsung-137618/

 

[m-jeri]

yea I knew about the conversion for playbook. Exactly why i was surprised it being recommended .

will check the Cube review out.

 

[teche]

If you wanna buy a 10" Lenovo Ideapad K1 tab, let me know. I have one to sell.

Its 32GB internal & 64gb expandable with cards & Wifi.

 

[m-jeri]

I dont want to spend too much money for some stuff i never get to use.. ...Best ones for these for the lowest possible amount.

 

[abracadabra]

why dont you then get a FUNbook?

BB playbook is fine.. its heavy in the hand though and as other members pointed out, you have to convert to play certain formats.. Irritating though.

 

[adi_vastava]

I own PB but can not recommend for OP requirement. My TV supports more format than this (and the sound is low IMO). Not much options in video player as well. Its heavy in hand but for movie you'll feel same for every tab (can not hold it for 2+ hours right), so you have to take a cover/stand for it.

But I recommend PB for many other things. For movie at present, a strict no.

 

[Tenida]

I will suggest you to get Ainol Nova 7 Fire.
ainolstore.com/forums/topic/281-ainol-novo-7-fire-review-benchmarks/
ainolstore.com/forums/topic/250-ainol-novo-7-fire-review-disassembling/
ainolstore.com/forums/topic/304-ainol-novo-7-fire-review-battery-life-test/

 

[anuragingle]

The new micomax funbook infinity with 4000 mah battery would also be a good cheap option

Micromax Unveils Funbook Infinity With 7" Screen And Android 4.0 For Rs 6700 | TechTree.com

IMO if you want to go for 10 inchers you would have to spend at least 12-13 K for the cheapest option while the Micromax Infinity 7 inch comes for 6700

 

[Tenida]

I will suggest OP to get min. 1GB Ram to get best performance in Android 4.0 os.

 

[anuragingle]

if OP wants it only for reading and movies and not HD games then even 512 RAM would be ok

P.S. Read in forums that the 1280X800 res of the Fire makes text on the screen small for reading

read it somewhere on slatedroid.com, cant find the post now

 

[Tenida]

if OP wants it only for reading and movies and not HD games then even 512 RAM would be ok

P.S. Read in forums that the 1280X800 res of the Fire makes text on the screen small for reading

read it somewhere on slatedroid.com, cant find the post now

Still 1GB ram is future proof. Who knows if OP shows a interest in android gaming or not!!.
Btw with 512 MB ram, web browsing totally sux. I know because, I have Micromax Funbook with me.

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About Fire's small text, you can increase the Font anyway.

 

[m-jeri]

No Micromax ones. Build qlty plain sucks.
And NO BB Playbook, I just want to copy the files i want to play into the device and watch em. No conversion etc. One the reasons, I dont want to go for iPad. Personally, I think its the best tablet. But just too exp and too much hassles to get things done.
Yes, 1GB ram is definite requirement. Used to have one with 512, so this time 1GB only.

 

[raksrules]

No Micromax ones. Build qlty plain sucks.
And NO BB Playbook, I just want to copy the files i want to play into the device and watch em. No conversion etc. One the reasons, I dont want to go for iPad. Personally, I think its the best tablet. But just too exp and too much hassles to get things done.
Yes, 1GB ram is definite requirement. Used to have one with 512, so this time 1GB only.

iPad is expensive for sure but if you can jailbreak it then you can have VLC player and use that to watch any video format.

 

[harish.awe]

I'm surprised y no one is suggesting HP touchpad !
You can dual boot it with android and webos install what ever player you want .. and its cheap available for ~10k, it fits all your needs think abt it. IMO its the best VFM tab

 

[arvindrao15]

I'm surprised y no one is suggesting HP touchpad !
You can dual boot it with android and webos install what ever player you want .. and its cheap available for ~10k, it fits all your needs think abt it. IMO its the best VFM tab

Right its the best value for money....You are getting the reliablity of HP in the price of a Micromax