Which Internet Tablet to get?
 

So I want an "Internet Tablet" really to replace my old laptop.. I wanted a laptop just to use away from my desktop, something simple, so I bought a 1994 iBook G3 for somewhere around $300. Worked great, but the motherboard died. I now want something super portable. Obviously, I was looking into Pocket PCs and PDAs until I found these: Internet Tablets. They look perfect for me. I need one with the following:

- I will use this for music and internet.

- I want to watch videos on the internet... not just Youtube, some movies and videos such as ones off of Veoh and such.

- Be able to scroll through a forum with over 30 pictures a page (larger pictures) somewhat lag free... This could be a lot to ask, but it does it pretty well on the iPod Touch.

- The ability to type with my thumbs, somewhat fast... I don't want a gay little stick to hit my brand new thing with. I'm used to small keyboards though, I have the Samsung Double Flip with a QWERTY thats about the size of my thumb.

- Any extras would be a plus.

- Minimal price.


My brother has the Touch, but without Flash, I pretty much hate it. I need something that I can use anywhere for somewhat comfortable browsing...

My price range - $0-$300 MAX $350

I don't want/need the brand new stuff, old stuff will do, but I want to know that it will work.

If it doesn't then I guess I'll be going to either EEE PC which I really don't want to do, or the Touch.

So just say probably the 770 or the 800. I know most of you are going to say the 800, but if the 770 can do most of the things, example just browse a forum with a couple pictures but not 20 that'd be fine, I wouldn't mind. As long as watching videos is decent.

Smaller the price the better!

Thanks Guys!

Re: Which Internet Tablet to get?
 

imho the either of the n8x0 will do what you want .theres ways to configure the browser and pretty much anything else...just search alot...youll find it

Re: Which Internet Tablet to get?
 

Why go with a 770? You can't even buy them anymore, so you'd have to buy a used one off ebay or some such.

A new n800 is going from $175 - $250 depending on where, and I spotted an n810 for $379 the other day (the n810 WiMAX is due out so n810s will be dropping soon).

the nseries will handle almost everything you said, especially with a wifi connection. Be aware though, there is no real PIM type software on it by default (Some great apps are available for free) and you will most likely have to update the OS when you get it. I *just* bought an n810 and the OS was three revisions behind giving me a few dependency errors till I flashed in the latest update. It was quick and easy, plus its free unlike the iPhone/iPod Touch.

Re: Which Internet Tablet to get?
 

PIM stands for what?

And I won't be using the Bluetooth w/3G, I'll most likely be using it in my room which is about 10ft higher than the router or in my games room which is about 20 ft away.

Will it lag at all when loading up some pictures? How does music play on the N800, I'll keep it to like 10-20 songs though.

The only reason that I was considering the N770 was because of its price...

Re: Which Internet Tablet to get?
 

personal information manager.calendar contacts etc.....music is great ...web surfing you'd need to tweak a bit to get it just right

Re: Which Internet Tablet to get?
 

Can you clarify "tweak"?

Re: Which Internet Tablet to get?
 

modify the about:config files pretty easy really...best thing to do here is just look around...then decide....

Re: Which Internet Tablet to get?
 

Okay.

So you think that 800 is the way to go? How about for just surfing the web with a couple pictures?

Re: Which Internet Tablet to get?
 

i use it at night...in bed...better than having a laptop...i peck type anyway so n800 is ok...the n810 has the keyboard gps,and it takes the minisd cards...n800 takes full size

Re: Which Internet Tablet to get?
 

Thats what I'll be doing basically, but on a forum about cars, where pictures could pop up.

The N700 is sooo much cheaper... Is it any good for just surfing the web?