http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/ Not sure which Tablet PC you should buy? There are many choices, with many features and options to choose from. Post your questions here to get help from our expert forum members! en Mon, 20 May 2013 01:50:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/images/styles/TabletPCReview/misc/rss.png http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/ http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56915-affordable-handwriting-tablet.html Sat, 18 May 2013 12:07:07 GMT Hi all, here is the filled form: General Questions. 1. What is your budget? Sub 500$ 2. Would you consider purchasing used/refurbished? Hi all,

here is the filled form:

General Questions.

1. What is your budget?
Sub 500$

2. Would you consider purchasing used/refurbished?
No

3. Do you prefer a media/mobile tablet like the iPad, Windows tablet PC, or notebook convertible?
a tablet with possibility to nicely attach an apposite physical keyboard

4. What size Tablet PC would you prefer?
don't know


5. Which country do you intent to purchase from [where do you live]?
Italy

6. Do you have any preferences to brand loyalty or dislikes?
I would like to keep my fingers on well-known brand, so that if problem arises they will be addressed thorugh firmware updates and so on. A strong users base will help as well.

7. How many hours battery life do you require?
At least 6 "real" hours when handwriting.

8. What will be the primary usage scenario of this tablet? (Email/Web Surfing/Drawing/Word Processing/Entertainment/Notetaking etc)
Handwriting to take notes at school exactly as on a normal copybook. Text recongnition would be nice. Other common uses would be surfing, emailing, video watching and so on, but without any special need.


9. Do you have an OS preference? For example, do you own an iPhone and a Mac, or are you a Windows fan? Do you own an Android device and use Google services frequently?
I like android in general but if Windows RT/8 is nice for a tablet, I would go for it.

10. What software and tasks do you intend to run? (Microsoft Office or other Word Processing Suite/Photoshop/3D Studio Max/Autocad etc)
Nothing special here. All common tasks. Of course I need nice handwriting/notes software. Besides that websurfing (maybe flash support!) and MS office compatible document managing.

11. Do you intend on playing Games? If so please list.
Not a lot... Very simple games are enough :)

12. Would you like to stream content through your home theater system?
Maybe a plus. I don't care a lot.

Screen Specifics

1. Any preference on screen resolution?
No

2. Will you be using the tablet outdoors? Do you need to be able to see it through glare from the sun?
See the above linked FAQ for guidance
It would be nice. But not a strict requirement.

3. Do you require a pen? With or without pressure sensitivity? Do you prefer Wacom or N-trig?
See the above linked FAQ for guidance
Yes. I heard good things about Wacom active digitizer. Since my primary goal is good handwriting features, I think I want it!

Component Specifics

1. What size Hard Drive and Memory do you require? Would you like expandable memory?
Here I can certainly spare some money. Everything above 16 gb (I believe! You are the experts!) is a plus.. I don't care if I can store only 5 films and 1000 MP3 instead of four times more :)

2. What sort of inputs do you require, if any? Would you like full-sized USB and SD card slots? Are microUSB and microSD ok? Do you require HDMI inputs?
Nothing special. HDMI output would be nice though.

Misc
1. Other non specific items ~ please add other items you require not covered above?

2. Additional requests ~ anything other you wish to take into consideration? ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? D82 http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56915-affordable-handwriting-tablet.html http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56911-whats-difference-bluetooth-3g-relating-tablet.html Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:12 GMT I need a tablet that works on a cellular network as well as WiFi. There are some on the Archos site that list for "communication"
• WiFi
• Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR.
What does Bluetooth mean as it relates to mobile broadband use? I have no idea what EDR is either! Help needed. Thanks. ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? momof84gr8 http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56911-whats-difference-bluetooth-3g-relating-tablet.html http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56884-ployer-momo7-star.html Thu, 16 May 2013 07:18:39 GMT Hi all
I bought ployer momo7 star 16gb, i am using 2000ma output charger for charging the tab, but tab doesn't charge, it shows that tab is charging but takes too much time even it take too much time but not charge full.
Please help me what i have to do for full charge ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? mi1 http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56884-ployer-momo7-star.html http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56883-best-tablet-nursing-student.html Thu, 16 May 2013 03:32:37 GMT Hey everyone,

I will be starting nursing school next month and I've been looking into a few tablets that could help me stay a little more organized. It actually all began when I saw the Samsung note 10.1 and 8.0 the other day at best buy. I liked their note taking abilities and I really like the idea of being able to take notes and recordings on a tablet and having everything in one place. Palm rejection was a huge plus on the Samsung because my first generation iPad is very bad with that.. I have never been a huge fan of Samsung though so I'm a little apprehensive about buying from them. I really like asus but I don't know if the Eee slate is better or worse. I have since learned some about wacom enabled tablets but not much. The tablet would also need to be able to view & if at all possible edit Microsoft office documents. I was wondering if you could help me out. Is the Samsung option the best option? If so, the 8.0 or the 10.1? Other options of tablets that are wacom enabled that you'd recommend? Should I wait, something better coming out soon? I know I have a lot of questions.... I want to buy something that gives me the most for my money I want it to look nice and be very nice on the inside as well. Please help me out!

Thank you in advance! :) ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? Allisonnn http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56883-best-tablet-nursing-student.html http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56873-16-9-tablets-portrait-view-any-good-reading-marking-up.html Wed, 15 May 2013 15:13:03 GMT Hello

There are number of hybrid tablets such as Samsung ativ, Asus TF810, Lenova Helix etc. which have a 16:9 aspect ratio. When I've held some of these in shops, I find in landscape view, the tablet to be rather long width-wise; and in portrait, too long length-wise. I'm especially interested in portrait for reading PDF and marking up/annotating.

Just asking how usable has any one else has found 16:9 tablets, esp in portrait?

Many thanks. ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? snowcrash101 http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56873-16-9-tablets-portrait-view-any-good-reading-marking-up.html http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56872-tablet-active-digitzer-student-drawing-taking-notes.html Wed, 15 May 2013 14:54:55 GMT 1. What is your budget? Less than $1k, preferably less than $800 2. Would you consider purchasing used/refurbished? Sure 3. Do you prefer a media/mobile tablet like the iPad, Windows tablet PC, or notebook convertible? Windows full or android only 4. What size Tablet PC would you prefer?... 1. What is your budget? Less than $1k, preferably less than $800

2. Would you consider purchasing used/refurbished? Sure

3. Do you prefer a media/mobile tablet like the iPad, Windows tablet PC, or notebook convertible? Windows full or android only

4. What size Tablet PC would you prefer?
5 to7-inches
7.1 to 10-inches
10 to 13-inches
Above 13-inches


5. Which country do you intent to purchase from [where do you live]? US of A

6. Do you have any preferences to brand loyalty or dislikes? Not really

7. How many hours battery life do you require? At least 5, though battery isn't really a huge deal.

8. What will be the primary usage scenario of this tablet? (Email/Web Surfing/Drawing/Word Processing/Entertainment/Notetaking etc) Notetaking/drawing/word processing

9. Do you have an OS preference? For example, do you own an iPhone and a Mac, or are you a Windows fan? Do you own an Android device and use Google services frequently? Android or Windows

10. What software and tasks do you intend to run? (Microsoft Office or other Word Processing Suite/Photoshop/3D Studio Max/Autocad etc) Office, Photoshop, Sketchbook, etc

11. Do you intend on playing Games? If so please list. Not on my tablet

12. Would you like to stream content through your home theater system? No

Screen Specifics

1. Any preference on screen resolution? No

2. Will you be using the tablet outdoors? Do you need to be able to see it through glare from the sun? Would be nice
See the above linked FAQ for guidance

3. Do you require a pen? With or without pressure sensitivity? Do you prefer Wacom or N-trig? Pen required, pressure sensitivity nice, no preference.
See the above linked FAQ for guidance

Component Specifics

1. What size Hard Drive and Memory do you require? Would you like expandable memory? 32 GB at least, expandable memory is a must

2. What sort of inputs do you require, if any? Would you like full-sized USB and SD card slots? Are microUSB and microSD ok? Do you require HDMI inputs? I'd prefer full size USB, but microsd is ok

Misc
1. Other non specific items ~ please add other items you require not covered above? An integrated keyboard is a must (detachable is fine, just so long as it's designed for the laptop).

2. Additional requests ~ anything other you wish to take into consideration? ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? sailerboy http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56872-tablet-active-digitzer-student-drawing-taking-notes.html http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56835-fujitsu-lifebook-t730-t731-why-more-complaints-about-t731.html Mon, 13 May 2013 14:25:46 GMT I have a chance to buy a used T730 or T731. They are both very rarely used, so I will be happy with either. There are very few reviews about them, T731 was practically ignored. I though both machines should be very similar, but T731 got more complaints, especially for its 'haze' screen. Should T730's screen look haze, too? Any suggestion is so welcomed. ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? tpc2000 http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56835-fujitsu-lifebook-t730-t731-why-more-complaints-about-t731.html http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56818-slate-tablet-annotating-pdfs-med-school.html Sat, 11 May 2013 23:11:23 GMT Hi all,

Completely new to tablets, I have a MacBook Air that I love to death. I don't need a tablet for anything other than connecting to the internet to access school pages, downloading PDF presentations and then writing notes on those PDF's. My CHEM prof uses this system and it's very very handy.

Pretty well all of my professors use PDF form notes that are available online before the class, and they recommend you printing them out. For several reasons, it would be a lot easier to annotate my notes on the PDF on a slate so I can keep everything handy.

Any replies would be greatly appreciated.

1. What is your budget? Less than $1000 if possible.

2. Would you consider purchasing used/refurbished? Yes

3. Do you prefer a media/mobile tablet like the iPad, Windows tablet PC, or notebook convertible? Media style tablet, I don't need a keyboard or anything like that.

4. What size Tablet PC would you prefer?

7.1 to 10-inches

5. Which country do you intent to purchase from [where do you live]? Canada

6. Do you have any preferences to brand loyalty or dislikes? None, just want quality.

7. How many hours battery life do you require? At least 4.

8. What will be the primary usage scenario of this tablet? (Email/Web Surfing/Drawing/Word Processing/Entertainment/Notetaking etc) Note taking almost exclusively.

9. Do you have an OS preference? Own iPhone and MacBook Air, but have heard that iPads are ****e for what I'm looking to do.

10. What software and tasks do you intend to run? OneNote I've heard is the best software.

11. Do you intend on playing Games? None

12. Would you like to stream content through your home theater system? Not an issue.

Screen Specifics

1. Any preference on screen resolution? High enough for the writing to be clean and smooth.

2. Will you be using the tablet outdoors? Never.

3. Do you require a pen? With or without pressure sensitivity? Do you prefer Wacom or N-trig? Yes, definitely. I've heard Wacom is the best. Again, for note taking, so I need clarity and palm rejection.

Component Specifics

1. What size Hard Drive and Memory do you require? Would you like expandable memory? Not an issue really, can email to Evernote or something.

2. What sort of inputs do you require, if any? USB would be good so I can save notes on different flashdrives.

Misc
1. Other non specific items ~ please add other items you require not covered above?

2. Additional requests ~ anything other you wish to take into consideration? ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? IM46 http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56818-slate-tablet-annotating-pdfs-med-school.html http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56817-tablet-windows-3g-modem-gps-dock-any-ideas.html Sat, 11 May 2013 23:09:20 GMT I'm looking for a windows tablet that will run metatrader which is a windows PC application.
I need:
3G modem to run data on a UK phone network
Tablet format
Docking would be nice
GPS would be nice .

Been looking at the Samsung Slate 7 however I don't think the slate ever came with a 3g modem installed ? and the Acer Iconia Tab W500, which is a bit old now .

Anyone have any better suggestions ? ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? neilcharlton http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56817-tablet-windows-3g-modem-gps-dock-any-ideas.html http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56798-best-tablet-one-note.html Fri, 10 May 2013 14:19:17 GMT I teach math and science. Because the language of math and science is often symbolic, writing by hand is much faster than any equation editor ever will be. It also is great to be able to quickly draw diagrams. I think there is no better solution. I have been using a Toshiba Tecra M7... I teach math and science. Because the language of math and science is often symbolic, writing by hand is much faster than any equation editor ever will be. It also is great to be able to quickly draw diagrams. I think there is no better solution.

I have been using a Toshiba Tecra M7 convertable tablet for years. It was simply excellent. Worked well with One-Note and had a very large screen. I am looking for a replacement.

I would love it if the replacement could work with my MacBook Pro.

The Lenovo convertable tablet would be a good choice, but I would rather just have a slate.
I have considered loading One-Note on my MacBook running VMware, and then using a Wacom board. The Cintiqu would be great, but for some reason, the drivers that work well with the Cintiqu on Photoshop or art programs does not seem to be used for One-Note, resulting in jagged, pixellated, handwriting.

I have considered the iPad, but the touch screen does not seem to be designed for a stylus, so, again, small writing is of poor quality. The screen on the iPad just cannot resolve the location of the stylus the way and active digitizer can.

If the Wacom Cintiq-13 would somehow run its correct drivers with One-Note, I think my search would be over. As it is, I am looking for a large slate tablet (14 inch would be great) that either works like a peripheral device like the Cintiq, or a large slate tablet that runs Windows, so I can get One-Note.

Android and iOS can run a version of One-Note, but it is a poor imitation of the full windows based One-Note.

Anyone have any suggestions? ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? curt_bixel http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56798-best-tablet-one-note.html http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56795-simple-cheap-but-reliable-tablet-commercial-use.html Fri, 10 May 2013 11:59:37 GMT Hi, I am currently working on a draft for a business startup which I will probably launch in 1 year. For calculating the costs involved I would need your help as I have no market overview. The tablets will be installed in businesses to be used by the customers. They only need to run one very... Hi,
I am currently working on a draft for a business startup which I will probably launch in 1 year.
For calculating the costs involved I would need your help as I have no market overview.

The tablets will be installed in businesses to be used by the customers. They only need to run one very simple app: Press Start, enter your name, press okay, display a list and that's pretty much it. But the tablet will be running up to 10 hours a day with display on all the time. Display should be 8-12" and the tablet should be connectable to the internet by cable or wi-fi.
As I will be buying the devices, installing the app and then selling them, I am looking for relatively cheap devices, that operate smoothly, don't overheat, look and feel premium, are very reliable and last a couple of years.

The business will be based in central europe, if that is of relevance.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? Tyr0ne http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56795-simple-cheap-but-reliable-tablet-commercial-use.html http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56788-looking-note-taking-tablet-business-school.html Fri, 10 May 2013 04:27:13 GMT Hey there! So I love my laptop is just too heavy and annoying to drag everywhere so I was looking for a device that is really light, has long battery life, boots up fast, that I can add a keyboard to and mainly use for taking lecture notes. I'd like to be able too, when I run into a math formula, use a stylus and just simply draw formulas and symbols when necessary and then go right back to typing. If I could use it to record lectures while I took notes, that would be amazing. I would not be planning to do major work on it, just be able to take all my notes from class to class and use my laptop for powerpoint, projects, heavy essay typing, ect. Besides that, i'd be web browsing, or watching you tube and Netflix when on public transportation.

Budget-
I'd like to stay around $700

Thanks so much for any advice. I don't know anything about the tablet market and it would be great If there was a device that would fit my needs. ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? matty t http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56788-looking-note-taking-tablet-business-school.html http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56761-tablet-taking-notes-light-gaming-reading-good-keyboard.html Thu, 09 May 2013 02:29:17 GMT 1. What is your budget? Up to $2000 2. Would you consider purchasing used/refurbished? I would consider, but must come with a good warranty 3. Do you prefer a media/mobile tablet like the iPad, Windows tablet PC, or notebook convertible? Convertible. Mobile tablet acceptable if it an... 1. What is your budget?
Up to $2000

2. Would you consider purchasing used/refurbished?
I would consider, but must come with a good warranty

3. Do you prefer a media/mobile tablet like the iPad, Windows tablet PC, or notebook convertible?
Convertible. Mobile tablet acceptable if it an excellent keyboard attachment exists for it.

4. What size Tablet PC would you prefer?
10 to 13-inches
Above 13-inches


5. Which country do you intent to purchase from [where do you live]?
USA

6. Do you have any preferences to brand loyalty or dislikes?
No brand loyalties.

7. How many hours battery life do you require?
5+

8. What will be the primary usage scenario of this tablet? (Email/Web Surfing/Drawing/Word Processing/Entertainment/Notetaking etc)
Notetaking

9. Do you have an OS preference? For example, do you own an iPhone and a Mac, or are you a Windows fan? Do you own an Android device and use Google services frequently?
Slight Windows preference, but not limited to it.

10. What software and tasks do you intend to run? (Microsoft Office or other Word Processing Suite/Photoshop/3D Studio Max/Autocad etc)
Microsoft Office, some sort of notetaking app, Eclipse or something like it (light programming only, to fix small things on the fly and things like that), Netflix, Skype.

11. Do you intend on playing Games? If so please list.
Yes. Minecraft, Bastion, Braid... at heaviest Skyrim on low/med settings.

12. Would you like to stream content through your home theater system?
No need.

Screen Specifics

1. Any preference on screen resolution?
As good as possible, at least 1280x800

2. Will you be using the tablet outdoors? Do you need to be able to see it through glare from the sun?
That would be a plus. A lot of my classrooms have all-glass back walls and the glare can get annoying.

3. Do you require a pen? With or without pressure sensitivity? Do you prefer Wacom or N-trig?
Yes, most important thing. Must have very good note-taking capabilities. Have never owned a tablet so no pen preference.

Component Specifics

1. What size Hard Drive and Memory do you require? Would you like expandable memory?
SSD is a must, at least 64GB. Would like an external memory slot.

2. What sort of inputs do you require, if any? Would you like full-sized USB and SD card slots? Are microUSB and microSD ok? Do you require HDMI inputs?
At least 1 USB 3.0, 1 mini HDMI is fine.

Misc
1. Other non specific items ~ please add other items you require not covered above?
Must have front-facing and rear-facing cameras.

2. Additional requests ~ anything other you wish to take into consideration? ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? thisisthais http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56761-tablet-taking-notes-light-gaming-reading-good-keyboard.html http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56743-decent-tabletpc-gaming-drawing.html Tue, 07 May 2013 19:35:05 GMT 1. What is your budget?
anywhere under 1300, i'm willing to go over that if i see the tablet to be worth the cost

2. Would you consider purchasing used/refurbished?
Yes

3. Do you prefer a media/mobile tablet like the iPad, Windows tablet PC, or notebook convertible?
i would prefer one like a windows tablet pc

4. What size Tablet PC would you prefer?
10+ in

5. Which country do you intent to purchase from [where do you live]?
United states, willing to purchase from over seas

6. Do you have any preferences to brand loyalty or dislikes?
no

7. How many hours battery life do you require?
3+

8. What will be the primary usage scenario of this tablet?
Photoshop and the like for drawing and manip purposes, gaming (moderate to hardcore), movies, and websurfing

9. Do you have an OS preference?
windows 7

10. What software and tasks do you intend to run?
Photoshop, SAI, WoW, Dolphin (Wii/gamecube emulator), various gaes

11. Do you intend on playing Games? If so please list.
Hopefully Diablo 3
WoW
Various games owned by Perfect World Entertainment
Minecraft

12. Would you like to stream content through your home theater system?
assuming this would just mean watching videos, then yes

Screen Specifics

1. Any preference on screen resolution?
atleast 1366 x 768, that's what my laptop has and that's the least i'll go for

2. Will you be using the tablet outdoors? Do you need to be able to see it through glare from the sun?
this would be nice but i'm indoors quite a bit so i don't require this either

3. Do you require a pen? With or without pressure sensitivity? Do you prefer Wacom or N-trig?
with sensitivity, wacom

Component Specifics

1. What size Hard Drive and Memory do you require? Would you like expandable memory?
200gb+, and 4g ram

2. What sort of inputs do you require, if any?
USB, hdmi, sd card, and vga would be nice, and ofc i require a disk drive, if no disc drive then i require at least 2-3 usb ports

Misc
1. Other non specific items ~ please add other items you require not covered above?
If the keyboard is attached i'd like it to flip around like a lenovo thinkpad, or to be detachable

2. Additional requests ~ anything other you wish to take into consideration?
I want a good range of sensitivity for drawing purposes. It's required, otherwise i'd just buy a gaming laptop
If there are tablets that fit everything stated and is great for drawing but not gaming that's fine, i'll work something out, so please list those as well. ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? IkariK http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56743-decent-tabletpc-gaming-drawing.html http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56729-tablet-pc-do-you-like-perfer.html Tue, 07 May 2013 02:48:51 GMT Recently, i want to buy a tablet PC, but which one should i choose, for example, kindle paperwhite, iPad, or another one. Are there professionals to give me some good suggestions? and give me info about the tablet pc fashion trends. Recently, i want to buy a tablet PC, but which one should i choose, for example, kindle paperwhite, iPad, or another one. Are there professionals to give me some good suggestions? and give me info about the tablet pc fashion trends. ]]> What Tablet PC Should I Buy? yoyo878 http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/what-tablet-pc-should-i-buy/56729-tablet-pc-do-you-like-perfer.html