Brad Posted September 9, 2016 Posted September 9, 2016 As always, we have several dedicated threads for the hotter items each Black Friday. Please try to keep all discussion related to these items in their official threads. Other threads posted will likely be merged into this main thread.
Megara211 Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 What's the likelihood of a deal on nexus 7's?
vkozlowski0419 Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 With new models of iPads always coming out, do you guys think that they have an older model iPad mini for cheaper? I know they usually have buy one and get an $xxx gift card, but not sure on older minis. I saw an earlier thread that mentioned refurbished models are good too. Are those shipped in the original box with plastic wrap? Odd question haha! just wondering if it's obvious that it is refurbished.
sdn40 Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) I've been researching for my daughter (I'm anti-Apple). My research thus far:Ipad Mini I has a non retina screen and operating system may not have much time left. I will stay away from that.Difference between Mini II and III is negligible, so much so that III is not an option for meMini IV is pricey - but it is an upgrade. Just too much for my liking.The sweet spot is definitely the Mini II and can be gotten refurb from AppleIpad Air 2 refurb might be worth it - it has the better chip and bigger screenRefurbs come with new case and battery regardless of whats wrong, and a one year warrantyAs always - do your research Edited October 17, 2016 by sdn40
vkozlowski0419 Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Thanks snd40!!! I looked at last years ad and the mini 2 was $199 at Walmart, hoping for a good deal this year. Still have time to do plenty of research! Woohoo
marias0523 Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 I am hoping to find a deal on something with a screen larger than 7" for my father to see better, but dependable!
Kanyon71 Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 I am hoping to find a deal on something with a screen larger than 7" for my father to see better, but dependable!I think as long as you get one of the larger vendors you will get reliable. Apple, Samsung, Amazon should all be very dependable.
atipton129 Posted October 19, 2016 Posted October 19, 2016 I got a Lenovo 10" tablet a couple of years ago for $199 and it still works great. I like it much better than our iPad. Hoping to find another Lenovo tablet somewhere this year.
myboysnme Posted October 22, 2016 Posted October 22, 2016 I want the unlikely and maybe even impossible. I want a cheap kindle or tablet that can actually take photos. I want to buy one for my aunt to snap photos of documents at all the libraries she researches at. Amazon usually has a great kindle price but no camera. Ideas?
Kanyon71 Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 I want the unlikely and maybe even impossible. I want a cheap kindle or tablet that can actually take photos. I want to buy one for my aunt to snap photos of documents at all the libraries she researches at. Amazon usually has a great kindle price but no camera. Ideas?The $49 Kindle Fire has two cameras on it. Neither are like top of the line 12MP like the higher end new phones but the one that's rear facing should be fine for what you're describing. I'm not sure if/how much they will discount it but $49 is a pretty good deal.
racerfan Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Need some help. My Daughter is a freshman at college. She has a laptop but its regular size. Question should we get her a windows tablet and keyboard or a small laptop to take to school? First time looking at these and not sure what to do. Thanks Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using GottaDeal mobile app
Kanyon71 Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Need some help. My Daughter is a freshman at college. She has a laptop but its regular size.Question should we get her a windows tablet and keyboard or a small laptop to take to school? First time looking at these and not sure what to do. Thanks Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using GottaDeal mobile appIf she doesn't need the full blown laptop and the DVD player then the Microsoft Surface Pro's look pretty cool. It runs a full blow OS, I understand it can do anything many laptop's can do and the Pro's look to have normal CPU's in them. I am thinking about picking one up to mess around with it.
bribri25 Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Need some help. My Daughter is a freshman at college. She has a laptop but its regular size.Question should we get her a windows tablet and keyboard or a small laptop to take to school? First time looking at these and not sure what to do. Thanks Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using GottaDeal mobile app I think a Surface Pro is overkill and I would personally like the regular laptop just the same. If this was the only computer, then maybe could justify the $1000, but I think the regular laptop will suffice for the first year.
Kanyon71 Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 I think a Surface Pro is overkill and I would personally like the regular laptop just the same. If this was the only computer, then maybe could justify the $1000, but I think the regular laptop will suffice for the first year.That's why we need BF Sales on them
bribri25 Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 That's why we need BF Sales on them $999.99 w/ $50 gift card.....maybe. ;-)
bluebear Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/All-Surface/categoryID.69403400?icid=en_US_homepage_hero_1_SurfaceGCoffer_161022 $150 gift card this week. Oh, and students save 10% at MS Store. 1
Kanyon71 Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 I just prefer the Pro portion of them as they are using actual Desktop type CPU's for the most part. You can go with the i5 or i7 line and you're getting a full blown Win10 install. Opens the tablet up to being a laptop replacement that for the most part you should be able to run any WIndows application on (granted some won't support touch). 1
sdn40 Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) Yea, just remember you are paying a heck of a premium for the portability of the tablet portion of the Surface. To use it as a laptop, you are not saving any space. Also make sure you know what kind of keyboard and screen you are getting. A portable system with a tiny, low resolution screen and crappy keyboard make for an expensive system that is a pain in the butt to use. I haven't researched it at all, so I don't know if that's the case, but just giving a heads up that there are most certainly some compromises with that system that you have to be willing to live with. Cost being number one. You really have to know if you can get the most out of what the Surface has to offer because you can get a really nice laptop for a lot less Edited October 24, 2016 by sdn40
racerfan Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 I think a Surface Pro is overkill and I would personally like the regular laptop just the same. If this was the only computer, then maybe could justify the $1000, but I think the regular laptop will suffice for the first year.That is a lot out of our budget. She just needs something to take to school instead of lugging the laptop. She mentioned others had something small so wastrying to find something that would work. For example one teacher told them to bring in their laptop or device they will be researching something they are doingin class. Thanks
bribri25 Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 I think if it's just portability and small research during class, you could get away with a decent 13" lightweight laptop for 1/3 the price of the Surface Pro. Then you'll have some budget for extra accessories, as needed.
Kanyon71 Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 Well you also don't need to go for the Surface Pro 4, there have been good deals on the Surface Pro 3 for less than half of that. As bribri25 said though if it's only for some research and doesn't require anything decent just find something cheap and light.
racerfan Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 Well you also don't need to go for the Surface Pro 4, there have been good deals on the Surface Pro 3 for less than half of that. As bribri25 said though if it's only for some research and doesn't require anything decent just find something cheap and light.That's what I am looking for. Small and light. Are there any Windows tablets out there cheap enough? Patiently waiting for the ads. Why are they taking so long... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using GottaDeal mobile app
Kanyon71 Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 I saw a Surface Pro 3 with an i5 Processor on Amazon for around $500 I think it was. Had Win 8.1 on it but i think you can still get the upgrade for them either free or cheap (not positive about that part any longer). Not sure what budget you have for this gift but it's an MS product and can work as a laptop replacement. 1
bluebear Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 We have had both Lenovo and Dell windows tablets. Both are nice, they come in 10" and 8" sizes. They are at a more affordable price, we bought one last week for about $400 I think, but it had a lot of memory, and was at the higher end, so I'm sure can find one cheaper. Then you can pair it with a Bluetooth keyboard if needed. That might be a good alternative if you really want to stay with windows and have something small. The Mail app is nice on those. 1
racerfan Posted October 26, 2016 Posted October 26, 2016 We have had both Lenovo and Dell windows tablets. Both are nice, they come in 10" and 8" sizes. They are at a more affordable price, we bought one last week for about $400 I think, but it had a lot of memory, and was at the higher end, so I'm sure can find one cheaper. Then you can pair it with a Bluetooth keyboard if needed. That might be a good alternative if you really want to stay with windows and have something small. The Mail app is nice on those. I think if it's just portability and small research during class, you could get away with a decent 13" lightweight laptop for 1/3 the price of the Surface Pro. Then you'll have some budget for extra accessories, as needed. If we get an android tablet, what program is close to word that can be put on it. We were thinking a windows tablet, so if she does have any spare time, etc she can use word to type anything else up, Yes there is google docs, but many times she is not allowed to use that. Hoping for a cheap small windows tablet or a tablet. Thanks all
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bribri25 Posted October 26, 2016 Posted October 26, 2016 If we get an android tablet, what program is close to word that can be put on it. We were thinking a windows tablet, so if she does have any spare time, etc she can use word to type anything else up, Yes there is google docs, but many times she is not allowed to use that. Hoping for a cheap small windows tablet or a tablet. Thanks allGoogle Docs is your simplest solution. If that's not allowed, there are a few other options, but some of them are in the 'Paid' realm. Nothing else will BE Word, but it comes close. Most docs will be interchangeable across both platforms. 1
Kanyon71 Posted October 26, 2016 Posted October 26, 2016 If we get an android tablet, what program is close to word that can be put on it. We were thinking a windows tablet, so if she does have any spare time, etc she can use word to type anything else up, Yes there is google docs, but many times she is not allowed to use that. Hoping for a cheap small windows tablet or a tablet. Thanks allBefore thinking about Android or Apple, I would make sure that during this research they don't require something windows based. I know in some past classes we've had to run specific programs which would not be possible on iOS or Android. Just a little food for thought 1
bribri25 Posted October 26, 2016 Posted October 26, 2016 Before thinking about Android or Apple, I would make sure that during this research they don't require something windows based. I know in some past classes we've had to run specific programs which would not be possible on iOS or Android. Just a little food for thought When did Apple come in? We were talking Surface Pro and Android Tablet. But, yes, very good point to consider.
racerfan Posted October 26, 2016 Posted October 26, 2016 Before thinking about Android or Apple, I would make sure that during this research they don't require something windows based. I know in some past classes we've had to run specific programs which would not be possible on iOS or Android. Just a little food for thought Don't want an Apple, leaning away from Android (she had previously) more interested in deals on a Windows tablet, or really small cheap laptop. It is just to take to school so she does not have to lug her heavier laptop Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using GottaDeal mobile app
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