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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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. [:)]
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
Consider the Lenovo A1 - $199 new, should be available shortly. This video gives some of the pros/cons of buying at that price range.
Consider the Lenovo A1 - $199 new, should be available shortly. This video gives some of the pros/cons of buying at that price range.
Thanks, Daniel. That really looks like a great option. It looks like there are about to be quite a few attractive 7" tablets under $250.
Pastor, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Clinton, SC
If you can wait most people expect an Amazon tablet sometime in the next month or two.
Dr. Kevin Purcell, Director of Missions
Brushy Mountain Baptist Association
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.
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 [:)]
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.
Pastor, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Clinton, SC
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