Any affordable tablet recommendations?

[icyfantasy]

I'm going to use the tablet for a little of everything (surfing web, videos, games, notes etc). I'm only looking at WiFi only ones, my budget is S$500.
Currently looking at 16GB iPad mini or iPad 2, Acer Iconia A1, Asus Memo Pad Smart 10 (I'm leaning 2wards this, but I'm still not certain), Nexus 7
And other recommendations?
Thanks

 

[sinicker]

if your budget is S$500, like what Mah Bow Tan says, go for the maximum you can go.

don't need to look at Iconia A1 that is half of your budget. unless you buying 2.

 

[mt]

I am Selling Google Nexus 7 16GB WiFi Brand New Sealed in box

Like to sell at $280

Interested please contact 965-355-35 or tang_k_y@yahoo.com

Cash and Carry in Singapore only

 

[mt]

Also i am selling Brand new Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 - 7" wifi 8 GB sealed in box

Interested party can contact 965-355-35 or tang_k_y@yahoo.com for fast response

Transact for cash in Singapore only

 

[icyfantasy]

Thanks 4 advice sinicker
But the thing I feel is that many tablets sold here are either cheap and too low spec for my liking, or good but too expensive. Not many tablets fall within the mid-range specs. (Maybe other than N7)

 

[denilson]

Refurbished iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular 16GB - White & Silver - Apple Store (Singapore)

Get the 16gb mini with lte

 

[surefire888]

I'm going to use the tablet for a little of everything (surfing web, videos, games, notes etc). I'm only looking at WiFi only ones, my budget is S$500.
Currently looking at 16GB iPad mini or iPad 2, Acer Iconia A1, Asus Memo Pad Smart 10 (I'm leaning 2wards this, but I'm still not certain), Nexus 7
And other recommendations?
Thanks

In your list, u have 7", 7.9", 8", 9.7" and 10.1" tablets! And both Android as well as IOS.

I think u need to explore, research and try out as many tablets as u can (borrow or try at shops) so that u can at least narrow down the size and OS u prefer based on your intended usage otherwise u will never be able to choose from the dozens of different tablets available in the market

If u just want a cheap tablet to play around with, u can just get any MIC $100 tablet. But because yr budget is $500, u shd do proper research before committing.

"Affordable" is also relative. $500 for a 7" wifi tablet is expensive but $500 for a 9.7" or 10.1" might be considered reasonable

 

[gigigigi]

courts got sale nexus 7 32GB = 299

 

[zufarsk8]

courts got sale nexus 7 32GB = 299

got mine there

 

[yuanzhe]

got mine there

Intend to get one also. Is the sale over? When n which branch u get it from?

Thanks.

 

[surefire888]

Intend to get one also. Is the sale over? When n which branch u get it from?

Thanks.

may want to read this first b4 getting the nexus 7:-

One year later, the Nexus 7 has gone from the best to worst tablet I’ve ever owned | Android and Me

what is interesting is how many of the commenters agree with the writer!

i don't own the nexus 7 but what i have personally experienced is that, on at least 2 occasions i have found the touch screen to be unresponsive in the demo tablets at Challenger and Harvey Norman. seems like it cant handle heavy usage

 

[monoblacksheep]

maybe galaxy tab? Hp slate?

 

[surefire888]

maybe galaxy tab? Hp slate?

Definitely stay away from the hp slate. U can see my comments/links in the hp slate thread

 

[PholkLorr]

Yea would also like to know which branch of courts got $299 nexus 7. cause the one at jem doesn't have it at that price

 

[zufarsk8]

Yea would also like to know which branch of courts got $299 nexus 7. cause the one at jem doesn't have it at that price

that offer long gone la

 

[PholkLorr]

I am considering between getting the Acer iconia a1 and the samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0 for my father. It'll probably be used for web surfing, reading ebooks and light gaming. Both are going for $249. The tab 2 comes with free book case and stylus and 16gb microsd card from Challenger though.

Specs wise, the iconia a1 is 1 year newer and has superior specs. Not sure about real world performance though.

 

[surefire888]

I am considering between getting the Acer iconia a1 and the samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0 for my father. It'll probably be used for web surfing, reading ebooks and light gaming. Both are going for $249. The tab 2 comes with free book case and stylus and 16gb microsd card from Challenger though.

Specs wise, the iconia a1 is 1 year newer and has superior specs. Not sure about real world performance though.

check out this thread -
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/tablet-den-328/acer-iconia-a1-7-9-inch-tablet-4241304-2.html