Android Tablet (to be sourced from US)

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trigger

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Looking for a very basic android tablet for regular usage (browsing/multimedia)

Requirements:
  • Availability: should be readily available in US, as I'll ask my friend to bring it along with him..
  • Screen size: 7" to 10"
  • Battery Life: decent battery life (should last atleast 8-12 hrs or so)
  • Camera: optional
  • 3g support: optional
  • WiFi: yes
  • Budget: the lesser, the better

Currently eyeing at below options in the order of my preference

Coby Kryos - should do the job just fine

Viewsonic G-tablet with Tegra II - latest hardware & high potential device

Advent Vega with Tegra II (if it's available in US) - same as of Viewsonic

Barnes & Noble NOOK 3G + WiFi eReader Refurb. $105 Shipped @ Woot - Refurbished one, but looks like a good deal

Already looked at A Non-Authoritative Android Tablet Buying List: What to Get, What to Avoid to get the basic comparison. So, what do you suggest guys?
 
Yes. I am talking specifically about the Nook Color. Read its review on TE done by our very own Avi. It'll give you an idea of the capabilities of the seemingly innocent e-reader, which is hiding its true potential under that facade.

If you want a cheap Android tablet, without thinking about high end specs or even future updates, then take a look at Archos 7 8GB Home Tablet.
 
trigger said:
Ok, it was Nook e-reader not Nook Color, hence out of my list.. I will check Archos 7 8GB Home Tablet, it's available for as low as $150. Is it good enough for that price point?

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i heard it has resistive screen(sorry i'm not sure, but if it does, stay away from it please).

best bet according to me is nook color, and as mentioned, CM7 on it

EDIT:

I have to say, this new Archos Tablet looks great for the price:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/archos-7c-tablet-with-eclair-kickstand-now-shipping-for-220/
 
For multimedia NC is a major no no.

Battery life is also not that great,in fact it is neither a complete tablet nor a perfect reader BUT it is definitely vfm.I would have looked elsewhere.
 
Nothing compares to Asus Transformer atm, just that the 3g version isn't out.

IMO this is the time to wait and Juny-August is the time to buy
 
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