Best android tablet?

[Celesmeh]

So here's the deal, I have been looking at tablets since i realized it was easier to carry around than my computer, better for taking notes in my courses. I was looking to buy something cheap, probably on ebay, and i have been looking for input.... Do you think you could help?
Please and thank you ^^

*note i suppose*
Im not necessarily looking for speed or processing, i.e. i dont need the best, i want something functional, that i can take notes in and later pass on to my comp, perhaps also maybe one that doesnt look just like the ipad? in any case im also looking for a cheap one too, i am a broke college student after all

 

[Catfish]

zt-180 has pretty good feedback. its a little over $200. its a 10" screen so probably better for typing notes. i'm thinking about getting one myself...

 

[Celesmeh]

Thanks ^^
Im taking a look at the specs now

 

[Martimus]

Keep in mind that most current Chinese Android tablets have resistive screens. To effectively use one of these for note taking you'll probably need to type using your fingernails or a stylus...

 

[icurafu]

...or perhaps use the stylus to draw the notes, like we all used to do in the good old PDA age.

Although there are few android apps that assume resistive screen.

 

[smutek]

curious, what android version does this tablet run, could he use a stylus with the swype keyboard?

 

[Celesmeh]

Wouldn't I still be able to type with a resistive screen, maybe with a bit more force I guess but you can still 'touch' it, no?

 

[Celesmeh]

curious, what android version does this tablet run, could he use a stylus with the swype keyboard?

also I suppose his should not annoy me as much as it does but I'm a she, not he.... Assuming you were, of course, talking about me... Lol

 

[Martimus]

Wouldn't I still be able to type with a resistive screen, maybe with a bit more force I guess but you can still 'touch' it, no?

Yes... but it's not always as accurate. Using a stylus will likely get you the correct key pressed (though not always). Using a finger might get you one of the neighboring keys (depending on the size of your fingers, the tablet and keyboard in question, and the phase of the moon. LOL).

Using a finger SHOULD work...

 

[smutek]

also I suppose his should not annoy me as much as it does but I'm a she, not he.... Assuming you were, of course, talking about me... Lol

Duly noted, apologies, and at your service ma'am.

(tips hat, and bows)

 

[Celesmeh]

Yes... but it's not always as accurate. Using a stylus will likely get you the correct key pressed (though not always). Using a finger might get you one of the neighboring keys (depending on the size of your fingers, the tablet and keyboard in question, and the phase of the moon. LOL).

Using a finger SHOULD work...

Meh the way I see it I will get used to it... I mean I generally do lol

 

[Celesmeh]

So, ive heard and been hearing alot about the ZT-180, worth getting?

 

[teslabe]

So, ive heard and been hearing alot about the ZT-180, worth getting?

I've been using mine for about a week so far and for the price, $240 including shipping and a 4Gb micro card, I love it....

 

[ApadUser]

If your based in the UK and you want one quick from a decent UK supplier try this link.

APAD 7" Android 2.1 New Faster Telechip CPU MID on eBay (end time 18-Sep-10 11:53:55 BST)

I ordered mine and got it 2 days later with detailed user manual and some helpful tips.

Very good build quality and not bad for the price.

 

[icurafu]

That's kinda expensive. I wouldn't go for a local if they are going to to rip you off. m'lady.


And yes, I'm in love with my zt180, but I'm a geek.

 

[teslabe]

If your based in the UK and you want one quick from a decent UK supplier try this link.

APAD 7" Android 2.1 New Faster Telechip CPU MID on eBay (end time 18-Sep-10 11:53:55 BST)

I ordered mine and got it 2 days later with detailed user manual and some helpful tips.

Very good build quality and not bad for the price.

10.2 GOOGLE ANDROID 2.1 TABLET APAD WIFI 1.2GHZ CPU+4GB - eBay (item 200506792782 end time Aug-18-10 18:52:24 PDT)

Should have pointed out that mine is a 10.2" and from China to L.A. it took
7 days, that's fast....

 

[Celesmeh]

I have to think about it, really i just want something basic (for now) i'm a geek, but a poor one, and though i realize, yes i can take notes in a plain ol' notebook, i'd prefer to get something which could double as an e reader for all of my Biochem books lol

ive been hearing a lot of good things of this ZT180, ive also joined another forum for it, where they are lightly pressuring me to get one (they highly suggest it of course). For now i'm looking at my options, I mean, i could go with a basic cheap one on ebay, or i could splurge a bit more and get a better one i suppose. but i have to decide by monday..... LOL (paycheck time!)

 

[Celesmeh]

also: i'm in new york for the next four months.... so anything i get has to be shipped here (generally)

 

[llasris]

According to my research, tablets with a capacitive screen are no good for notetaking using a stylus. With a resistive screen be better? Has anybody used a tablet with a resistive screen for this purpose (handwritten notetaking)? Any recommendations as to brand?