Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2012-02-25 Thread Bernard Devlin
I couldn't find the Sumvision Cyclone Astro on that site -- maybe they've sold out. As for it only being available in the UK -- I have lost count of the number of products I have wanted to buy that were only available in the US. I think this is the first time I've seen the shoe be on the other

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2012-02-25 Thread Gerry Orkin
But possibly under a different name... g On 25/02/2012, at 8:10 PM, Bernard Devlin wrote: Looking at the Sumvision site, it looks like they are based in China. I'd be surprised if their products were not sold in the US. ___ use-livecode mailing

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2012-02-25 Thread Roger Eller
There are a few good CHEAP multi-touch tablets you can get from China. I think Merimobiles.com has a good reputation, and a wide selection of sizes. The 9.7 inch CUBE tablet is a popular one there, featuring an IPS screen and Android 4.x. ~Roger ___

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2012-02-25 Thread Alejandro Tejada
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Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2012-02-24 Thread Alejandro Tejada
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Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2012-02-24 Thread Andre Garzia
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Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2012-02-24 Thread Tim Jones
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Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2012-02-24 Thread Ken Corey
On 24/02/2012 18:11, Tim Jones wrote: If you're searching for one to test your apps on, I would recommend either the Kindle Fire or the Nook Tablet. Both are $200 and provide good performance and full Android support (except phone stuff). From an off-brand point of view, EvoMax offers their

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2012-02-24 Thread Tim Jones
On Feb 24, 2012, at 5:51 PM, Ken Corey wrote: On 24/02/2012 18:11, Tim Jones wrote: If you're searching for one to test your apps on, I would recommend either the Kindle Fire or the Nook Tablet. Both are $200 and provide good performance and full Android support (except phone stuff). From

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-14 Thread Scott Rossi
So, by my tally (which could be off) we've had recommendations for these: Acer Iconia 500A (10 in) ViewSonic g (10 in) Asus Transformer (10 in) Nook Color (7 in, need to root) Archos 70 (7 in) Any others? FWIW, the pundits I listen to think the tablet market might be soured (sweetened?) by the

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-14 Thread Mark Wieder
Scott- Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 11:04:47 PM, you wrote: On a separate note, I'm wondering if there's some device that can be used as a reference for an Android phone, without having to be a phone (I can't afford a separate cell plan just for testing purposes). My thought was maybe a 7

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-14 Thread J. Landman Gay
On 9/14/11 1:04 AM, Scott Rossi wrote: On a separate note, I'm wondering if there's some device that can be used as a reference for an Android phone, without having to be a phone (I can't afford a separate cell plan just for testing purposes). My thought was maybe a 7 tablet device could be

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-14 Thread Roger Eller
On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 2:04 AM, Scott Rossi wrote: So, by my tally (which could be off) we've had recommendations for these: Acer Iconia 500A (10 in) ViewSonic g (10 in) Asus Transformer (10 in) Nook Color (7 in, need to root) Archos 70 (7 in) Any others? FWIW, the pundits I listen to

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-14 Thread Scott Rossi
Recently, Roger Eller wrote: If you are looking for a phone-size form factor device, here are some options. These are tiny wi-fi only tablets (no data plan). You can think of them as the iPod Touch of Android. ;-) http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=217314260

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-14 Thread Pete
Scott, There's the ViewSonic 7 (7 inch) as well. You can plug your phone's SIM card into it and use it as a phone). Pete Molly's Revenge http://www.mollysrevenge.com On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 11:04 PM, Scott Rossi sc...@tactilemedia.comwrote: So, by my tally (which could be off) we've had

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-13 Thread Admin
The viewsonic, while good, has a very annoying design flaw and must be rooted to work properly. you are far better off with a Acer Iconia A500 - IMO, the best tablet out there because of features and build quality. Mike On Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:01:05 -0700, Pete wrote: Thanks for the

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-13 Thread Richard Gaskin
Pete wrote: I plan on getting an Android tablet at some point, hoping a market leader will emerge. It may be here: Asus Transformer Tablet: Surprising Second Best in Sales After Apple iPad

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-13 Thread Roger Eller
On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 8:37 AM, Admin wrote: The viewsonic, while good, has a very annoying design flaw and must be rooted to work properly. you are far better off with a Acer Iconia A500 - IMO, the best tablet out there because of features and build quality. Mike Yes Mike, it has a

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-13 Thread Admin
At $300 or less, I find the Acer Iconia A500 tablet to be one of the most affordable REAL tablets. It has the Nvidia Tegra dual core, 32gb ram, mini and regular usb slots, gps, micro sd slot, tactile feel and more. I've actually seen it go on sale for $275, and that is so cheap for a tablet of

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-13 Thread Roger Eller
On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM, Admin wrote: At $300 or less, I find the Acer Iconia A500 tablet to be one of the most affordable REAL tablets. It has the Nvidia Tegra dual core, 32gb ram, mini and regular usb slots, gps, micro sd slot, tactile feel and more. I've actually seen it go on

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-13 Thread Mark Wieder
Roger- Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 7:47:56 AM, you wrote: Good info! I'll keep a watchful eye out for when they are on sale. Sounds like a good Christmas present. !Great! I'll send you my address. I can wait. -- -Mark Wieder mwie...@ahsoftware.net

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-13 Thread Pete
If and when I get a tablet, I will probably go for a 7 inch model rather than a 10 inch. Any thoughts for the best one in that size? Pete Molly's Revenge http://www.mollysrevenge.com On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 5:37 AM, Admin ad...@mfelkerco.com wrote: The viewsonic, while good, has a very

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-13 Thread Andre Garzia
I have no clue Pete but I think that Archos makes some... not that easy to find good tablets with 7'' On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 1:33 PM, Pete p...@mollysrevenge.com wrote: If and when I get a tablet, I will probably go for a 7 inch model rather than a 10 inch. Any thoughts for the best one in

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-13 Thread Pete
There sem to be a bewildering number of them out there, most from China. Right now the Viewpad 7 looks pretty good - I think someone mentioned a viewpad 10 model as being good somewhere in this thread. Problem is, this market won't stand still for a few days! Pete Molly's Revenge

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-13 Thread Roger Eller
On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 8:25 PM, Pete wrote: There sem to be a bewildering number of them out there, most from China. Right now the Viewpad 7 looks pretty good - I think someone mentioned a viewpad 10 model as being good somewhere in this thread. Problem is, this market won't stand still

Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-12 Thread Pete
Anyone looking for a cheap Android tablet ($99), I just got this from TigerDirect: http://www.tigerdirect.com/email/WEM2819.asp?SRCCODE=WEM2819C%20cm_mmc=email-_-Main-_-WEM2819-_-tigeremail2819 Pete Molly's Revenge http://www.mollysrevenge.com ___ use

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-12 Thread stephen barncard
Let us know how it works out when you get to test it. thanks sqb On 12 September 2011 15:53, Pete p...@mollysrevenge.com wrote: Anyone looking for a cheap Android tablet ($99), I just got this from TigerDirect: http://www.tigerdirect.com/email/WEM2819.asp?SRCCODE=WEM2819C%20cm_mmc=email

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-12 Thread Pete
2011 15:53, Pete p...@mollysrevenge.com wrote: Anyone looking for a cheap Android tablet ($99), I just got this from TigerDirect: http://www.tigerdirect.com/email/WEM2819.asp?SRCCODE=WEM2819C%20cm_mmc=email-_-Main-_-WEM2819-_-tigeremail2819 Pete Molly's Revenge http

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-12 Thread Roger Eller
you get to test it. thanks sqb On 12 September 2011 15:53, Pete p...@mollysrevenge.com wrote: Anyone looking for a cheap Android tablet ($99), I just got this from TigerDirect: http://www.tigerdirect.com/email/WEM2819.asp?SRCCODE=WEM2819C%20cm_mmc=email-_-Main-_-WEM2819

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-12 Thread Mark Wieder
Roger- Monday, September 12, 2011, 5:37:07 PM, you wrote: I'd say the worst strikes against this tablet is the resistive touchscreen, and OS 2.1 (not LiveCode compatible). I don't know if it could update to 2.2 or not. I learned the hard way that a resistive screen will increases ones

Re: Cheap Android Tablet

2011-09-12 Thread Pete
Thanks for the heads up Roger. I should know by now that most things that sound too good to be true are too good to be true! I plan on getting an Android tablet at some point, hoping a market leader will emerge. I'll check out the Viewsonic Pete Molly's Revenge http://www.mollysrevenge.com