Lowest Cost Android Tablet running Logos Beta

I am trying to make a purchasing decision on a tablet for using my Logos Library. And to become a bit more knowledgeable for recommendations to friends/ other pastors/my congregation. I also am one of the people who looks after our diocese IT assets, so I do get a number of requests, and I have worked in the IT field so I am fairly able in the programing area.

My intention would be for a device to simply read all my library, and be portable. For my serious study I don't see myself going away from my office PC and its three big flat screens.

One option is an ipad2 but that is a bit OT in this form.

Two other choices are:

1) "high cost" android device. I don't find this too compelling as if I am going to spend the money close to a ipad, I would probably just get an Ipad. Also I am hoping for a smaller solution...a 7 or 8 inch screen.

2) "low cost" android device. I am finding that this option would probably require rooting the device, and then installing Android market, and then Logos, but maybe not....

So my question is:

Who is running what low cost solution?

I am aware that the situation is far from static, as what will run might change as the beta is changed, and we move to a production package but I would like to hear about the current situation.

thanks, and many blessings,

Steve

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Ward Walker

I'm running L4Android on a Color Nook with an $8 MicroSDHC card that I installed Gingerbread on.

I don't know of anything "full up" cheaper right now...for maximum cheap, buy a refurbished Color Nook.

However, if you are willing to accept some interface issues, then perhaps the cheapest is a Nook Touch, rooted to run L4Android. Check out the linked video to see what issues you'd have to accept.

Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :)

Appears newegg has some 7" tablets => http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=2557&Tid=13681&name=Tablets&Pagesize=100&Order=PRICE

ComputerWorld has low cost tablet article => http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9219698/Flood_of_low_cost_tablets_expected_in_200_to_300_range includes some new tablets expected to ship soon (in time for Holiday buying this year).

ComputerWorld also has a tablet database => http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9217357/_i_Computerworld_i_s_tablet_database

Apologies for Apple reference in Android forum (price comparison): refurbished iPad's => http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad (currently first generation 16 GB Wi-Fi model is sold out with price now $ 299).

Keep Smiling [:)]

Bill Moore

Building on Ward's comment, a Nook Color 2 is expected to be released this month, and Lenovo has introduced a 7 inch, $199 tablet. I'm looking into this myself, and with the prospect of decreasing prices along with advances in technology, I don't see putting $500 to $600 into a tablet at the present time.

One thing I do wonder is what does one give up in utilitizing Logos with a 7-inch display instead of a 10-inch display.

I was at Best Buy yesterday and played with the 7" HTC Flyer. I really liked it. It's on screen keyboard is a lot more efficient and usable than iPad's. However, it's in the same price range as the iPad.

Peter

Jeff Miles

Consider buying a used tablet from a place like Craigslist. There are lots of people always trying to sell their tech from 6 months and a year ago so they an buy the latest. You can get some great deals that way. For example, a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7" can be had for around $200. That is an excellent Android Tablet which runs Logos really well. Nook Colors can also be purchased used for $150 or less if you keep your eyes open. You want cheap, then consider used. Let someone else take the initial depreciation hit. [:)]

Steve Timpson

Thanks everyone for your input. I have tried several and am still strugling with the best one to run logos on. I am finding I am leaning toward a 7 or 8" as I find the 10" ones not too much more convenient than my netbook - even without considering cost. I really want something to read with in bed or while sitting in a corner somewhere.

blessings

Steve

Kyle Peterson

I am also using the Nook Color w/ Gingerbread - been very happy with it.

John Tabor

Another thumbs up for the nook color, runs great from SD card. it is the same size as my bible.