Um advice? I want to buy a tablet?

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Okay. I'm sort of on a budget :S anyway, my friends recommended a website called "eglobalwireless.com" and showed me an android 2.2 tablet with a camera and wifi ability. After doing my research, I saw some people absolutely LOVED the website.. and some said it was a downright scam. So I kept doing my research. I found "Lightinthebox.com" and they had an android 2.3 tablet pc 8 inch touchscreen camera tablet. it's for probably 70 dollars more. I read that it worked and I also read it was a scam. I would buy from the manufacturer if I could even find them! But I'd rather buy from eglobal or light if they are safe.






Well are they? (Sorry if this was long. I didn't think it would be =P )

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I agree with Thankie about the wisdom of buying from reputable sources.

I'll go further and suggest that current tablets under $200 should also be approached with caution.  Here are some candidates that don't hold up to closer review:

M009S 2GB Google Android 2.2 Tablet PC: Despite 4ish star Amazon average, the 1-star comments are disconcerting:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B004RAN7VI/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_pop_hist_1?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&filterBy=addOneStar

ePad: "Android ePad Tablet Reviewed. Verdict: Junk"
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/08/android-epad-tablet-reviewed-verdict-junk/

Coby Kyros: "The bottom line: The Coby Kyros tablet offers a large screen for relatively little money, but it's a bad proposition at any price."
http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/coby-kyros/4505-3126_7-34633811.html

Archos Arnova 10: "Its sluggish performance and unresponsive touchscreen make browsing the Web a real chore, though."
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/ipad-and-tablets/archos-arnova-10-review-50004557/

It's not until the $250 (Nook Color), $400 (ASUS Transformer), or $500+ (Galaxy Tab 10.1, Xoom, Toshiba Thrive, etc) ranges that you'll find Android tablets getting more respectable receptions by customers.

Anonymous · Answer

Buy from major websites only. Your best bet. Don't search for obscure sites. You are only asking for a scam by doing that.

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