Which Tablet?

[pastafreak]

My pc has died,and I'm thinking of getting a tablet. I'd be using it for surfing the net,shopping,emails,and down loading and reading books.
Any personal recommendations?

[pastafreak]

Anybody...?

[hc4361]

I think my Nexus 7 is a fantastic bit of kit but I wouldn't use it as my only computer.

[erin-x]

No recommendation but i'm gonna keep an eye on this thread. I want one too! Haha!

I have been told to stay away from iPads though. Android have a much larger range of apps ect and can play flash...

[erin-x]

Ect??

Clearly it's been a long week haha! *etc.

[China Doll]

Man hostage has a galaxy samsung 7 inch tab and I'm also considering getting one... maybe... I'm not sure yet... anyway, he really likes it and it's good for playing on but I don't think I would get it to replace a laptop or a PC, just as a useful play thing really.

[hc4361]

I use my Nexus 7 as a satnav - much better than my TomTom, so it's not all play.

[excelsior-1]

i am using a blackberry playbook, it was half price at pc world last autumn

it suits my needs, i cannot comment on the abilities of other tablets

[pastafreak]

Thanks all.
At the moment,I,m considering the Google Nexus...while my brother in the States is singing the praises of all things Apple...too pricey though for me.

[alavahalf]

Must admit I bought a brand new HP business laptop and shortly after I bought a Motorola XOOM tablet. The only thing I did with the laptop was update it now and again, before selling it virtually unused. The tablet does everything I really need. Browsing internet, emails etc. If I want to print something ! I just type it out in an email and send it to myself. it can then be accessed at my desktop and printed as required.
Having had a tablet for over a year now' I would not be without one.
If I were buying a new tablet I would definitely want a 10 inch screen and at the moment thisone seems like a good deal with it's quad core ...: http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptops-netbooks/ipad-tablets-and-ereaders/tablets/asus-memo-pad-301-10-1-tablet-16-gb-20731953-pdt.html?srcid=369&xtor=AL-11&cmpid=aff~HotUKDeals~&;istCompanyId=9a35962d-802d-4e67-9721-0a3328ca1f02&istItemId=qqpxmxaa&;istBid=t

[hc4361]

I prefer my 7" because it easily fits in most pockets, it's comfortable to hold with one hand and is very light.

[hc4361]

By the way, I can print directly from my Nexus 7.

[alavahalf]

Must agree the Nexus 7 is a superb tablet if you need to carry one around with you, I did have one on loan for a short time.
But I must say given the choice I would personally go with the larger screen, as my tablet never leaves home.... it also saves me from being busy and enlarging the text to read it.
I should really wear glasses..!

One other point when buying a tablet ... avoid buying a cheap Chinese imports in case of a warranty claim, and stick with the bigger names sold from the UK. There's more chance of some customer service from a UK seller.