Tablet as Laptop replacement 25k

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I will be heading to Infosys Mysore soon, and laptops are not allowed there.(AFAIK)
So I am considering to buy a tablet (they are allowed).

1. Budget? 25k (can extend it)
2. Display type and size? 7 or 9 in I have never used a tablet before so I need help here
3. Preferred choice of brand? Apple or a good Android tablet
4. Preferred operating system? Android, iOS
5. Preferred connectivity options (wifi ,cellular+wifi)? wifi should do right ?
6. Primary use of tablet ? Internet surfing, reading, write some code
7. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? ipad, nexus 7
8. Any other info that you want to share?

I use an iPhone 4S. I will be using a keyboard with the tablet. Also I will have to code on it. I have seen compilers for android, I don't know whether iOS has it. Or Maybe available on Cydia.
how is tata photo+ speeds & plans at mysore.

2. There is both compromise with 7 inch and 9 in/10 in. 7 inch is just too comfortable to use and better for reading and 10 incher is better for movies/pdfs lose precious screen estate choosing the 7 in.

5. I see that you already have iphone 4s. Why not just get a 3g sim and run hotspot from there instead of purchasing a tata photon dongle. Also, photon dongle cannot work with ipad.

8. IF i were you, i would get the HP Omni 10. Full fledged Windows 8.1, Full HD Screen and use the hotspot function of my phone. You dont have to bother with limitations of ios/android. Its available at 23.8k at ebay without coupons. Just do some research about the actual available space though as windows eats up lots.

HP Omni 10 32GB | eBay

And im assuming you are going as a fresher trainee to Mysore. You will have the best time of your life post college. No other company gives the kind of fresher experience infosys does in mysore

fz8975 said:
I will be heading to Infosys Mysore soon, and laptops are not allowed there.(AFAIK)
So I am considering to buy a tablet (they are allowed).

1. Budget? 25k (can extend it)
2. Display type and size? 7 or 9 in I have never used a tablet before so I need help here
3. Preferred choice of brand? Apple or a good Android tablet
4. Preferred operating system? Android, iOS
5. Preferred connectivity options (wifi ,cellular+wifi)? wifi should do right ?
6. Primary use of tablet ? Internet surfing, reading, write some code
7. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? ipad, nexus 7
8. Any other info that you want to share?

I use an iPhone 4S. I will be using a keyboard with the tablet. Also I will have to code on it. I have seen compilers for android, I don't know whether iOS has it. Or Maybe available on Cydia.
how is tata photo+ speeds & plans at mysore.

Since your choice entails to Android or iOS, why not buy a Digiflip Pro XT911 Tablet form Flipkart @ Rs.16k?
Another very good option is Notion Ink Cain (Windows 8.1) 2-in-1/hybrid which have an excellent Flip-cover cum keyboard,selling at Rs.20k only in Snapdeal.

K

fz8975 said:
I will be heading to Infosys Mysore soon, and laptops are not allowed there.(AFAIK)
So I am considering to buy a tablet (they are allowed).

1. Budget? 25k (can extend it)
2. Display type and size? 7 or 9 in I have never used a tablet before so I need help here
3. Preferred choice of brand? Apple or a good Android tablet
4. Preferred operating system? Android, iOS
5. Preferred connectivity options (wifi ,cellular+wifi)? wifi should do right ?
6. Primary use of tablet ? Internet surfing, reading, write some code
7. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? ipad, nexus 7
8. Any other info that you want to share?

I use an iPhone 4S. I will be using a keyboard with the tablet. Also I will have to code on it. I have seen compilers for android, I don't know whether iOS has it. Or Maybe available on Cydia.
how is tata photo+ speeds & plans at mysore.

avoid all these other tablets,they will develop problems fast,some other people who have been burned will agree

i suggest you get the ipad mini 1 or the nexus 7
ipad mini 1 is the best tablet overall imho but it depends on your needs

since you mentioned you need something to code on,i highly suggest you get a dell venue pro 8
it has full windows 8.1 and will not disappoint
it is actually more like a laptop in tablet form and doesnt lose any functionality over a laptop something the ipad and nexus 7 cannot match

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for coding stay away from ios and android because it is rather buggy to use compliers etc
remote desktop however is an option but can be quite cumbersome

kkn13 said:
avoid all these other tablets,they will develop problems fast,some other people who have been burned will agree

i suggest you get the ipad mini 1 or the nexus 7
ipad mini 1 is the best tablet overall imho but it depends on your needs

since you mentioned you need something to code on,i highly suggest you get a dell venue pro 8
it has full windows 8.1 and will not disappoint
it is actually more like a laptop in tablet form and doesnt lose any functionality over a laptop something the ipad and nexus 7 cannot match

Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet Price in India - Buy Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet 32 Online - Dell : Flipkart.com

Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet Price in India - Buy Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet 64 Online - Dell : Flipkart.com

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for coding stay away from ios and android because it is rather buggy to use compliers etc
remote desktop however is an option but can be quite cumbersome

Please provide links and quotes,where HP omni10,Digiflip Pro XT 911 and the latest Notion Ink Cain have developed problems and "burned other people"!!!!
Never be biased towards a particular manufacturer,and treat all others as crapware. Notwithstanding, Nexus 7 and Dell Venue 8 Pro are excellent products,but that doesn't mean that these products from these manufacturers are bomb proof and error free.
Look all of us has given OP some choices and options,but it is HIS ULTIMATE choice,that will determine his purchase. I never force people to buy this or that,but options and various choices must prevail.
No hard feelings bro. and don't take it personal.

K

kg11sgbg said:
Please provide links and quotes,where HP omni10,Digiflip Pro XT 911 and the latest Notion Ink Cain have developed problems and "burned other people"!!!!
Never be biased towards a particular manufacturer,and treat all others as crapware. Notwithstanding, Nexus 7 and Dell Venue 8 Pro are excellent products,but that doesn't mean that these products from these manufacturers are bomb proof and error free.
Look all of us has given OP some choices and options,but it is HIS ULTIMATE choice,that will determine his purchase. I never force people to buy this or that,but options and various choices must prevail.
No hard feelings bro. and don't take it personal.

they have issues,especially digiflip
just see product reviews of their products
plus the higher price isnt justified when you can get a better tablet (nexus 7) for a bit more
plus future updates and after sales is a joke with digiflip

i never said HP omni 10 has issues,i didnt recommend it because it has only 32gb onboard and for 2k lesser dell offers a 64gb variant

notion ink cant be trusted
their adam tablet was loaded with issues
Notion Ink Launches Cain 2 in 1, A Hybrid Tablet-Laptop Combo For 19990 Exclusively On Snapdeal

its not about choices,its when some companies dont make proper products and you get better alternatives which are safer buys for the same price

after sales is better with asus,dell,acer and hp

@ op check out the acer iconia w4 as well if dell is above budget

Acer Iconia W4-820 Tablet Price in India - Buy Acer Iconia W4-820 Tablet 32 Online - Acer : Flipkart.com

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I don't understand how a laptop isn't allowed, but a tablet with keyboard is!?

If Tablets are allowed, can you buy a laptop from one of those ASUS Transformer laptops and keep only the screen part, and tell everyone it's a "tablet"? Won't they actually check whether it runs a "full fledge" version of Windows?

If answer is yes and if gadget like ASUS Transformer is also not allowed, then Nexus 10 with a keyboard it is. Acceptable size and with keyboard it will be like a netbook. 7"and 8" tablet will feel small once you start using it primarily for everything.

I have a Nexus 7 and for me the size is perfect since I also have a PC. But for you who will be spending a considerable amount of time on a tablet, 10" is the way to go.

The Acer iconia 32 gb was available earlier at an incredible price of 32k for a very long time. Sad its now back to 20k. And its superior to dell venue pro in the aspect that it has a HDMI port so u can convert it into a full fledged desktop replacement and also it can directly power hard drives.

^ You are been suggested. Take your ultimate decision.

If screen display size(> 8" or 9") is your prime concern,then the excellent Nexus Products should be reconsidered. Otherwise take your plunge on google nexus.

K

fz8975 said:
Ok thanks for the reply guys.
I really appreciate the idea of a Windows tablet (never thought of it)
BUT I will there for a limited time (few months). So I don't want to invest in windows tablet.
after that i would have my laptop with me.
an android and iOS tablet would be beneficial for long term..
so please give suggestion on android and iOS tablets

dont worry about windows tablet vs android tablet, you can always run a VM or something and get full android app support on a windows tablet
still depends on your needs
i myself am thinking of getting a windows tablet soon,im done with android and ios tablets

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Ok thanks for the reply guys.
I really appreciate the idea of a Windows tablet (never thought of it)
BUT I will there for a limited time (few months). So I don't want to invest in windows tablet.
after that i would have my laptop with me.
an android and iOS tablet would be beneficial for long term..
so please give suggestion on android and iOS tablets

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does Windows tablets have x86/x64 cpu arch ?
if yes all that runs on PC will run on tablet ?

^YES,Windows based Tablet has x86 arch. which runs all apps. that run on normal windows desktop/laptop.

WARNING: All compilers on Android/iOS SUCKS! Practically USELESS.

kkn13 said:
dont worry about windows tablet vs android tablet, you can always run a VM or something and get full android app support on a windows tablet
still depends on your needs

DO you think that current gen Windows tablets(especially ~25k-30k) can run any hypervisor program? LOL!

Vyom said:
I don't understand how a laptop isn't allowed, but a tablet with keyboard is!?

Exactly

Acer launched a tablet with full windows 8 at IFA and recently the tab started selling for 200 USD

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ankush28 said:
WARNING: All compilers on Android/iOS SUCKS! Practically USELESS.

DO you think that current gen Windows tablets(especially ~25k-30k) can run any hypervisor program? LOL!

Exactly

any android VM is a piece of cake for any x86 cpu

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$hadow said:
Acer launched a tablet with full windows 8 at IFA and recently the tab started selling for 200 USD

depends on specs
the quad core atom is the minimum op should consider

kkn13 said:
any android VM is a piece of cake for any x86 cpu

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depends on specs
the quad core atom is the minimum op should consider

I think it is running atom.

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ankush28 said:
I don't understand how a laptop isn't allowed, but a tablet with keyboard is!?

Exactly

yeah I too didn't believe it the first time.

You guys are right, I should buy a windows tablet.
can I get a mouse that can connect to the tab ?

^^ Get OTG Y shaped splitter or Bluetooth keyboard+mice. This thing depends on which tablet you are buying.

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Dell Venue 8 pro on geb eBay
Dell Venue 8 Pro 32GB, Wi-Fi, 8in - Black rs 14656

Origina listing Dell Venue 8 Pro 32GB Wi Fi 8in Black 884116137399 | eBay r $149 (~9k)

I don't think I should go for it, saw it so posted it here..

K

ankush28 said:
^^ Get OTG Y shaped splitter or Bluetooth keyboard+mice. This thing depends on which tablet you are buying.

fz8975 said:
yeah I too didn't believe it the first time.

You guys are right, I should buy a windows tablet.
can I get a mouse that can connect to the tab ?

a usb otg cable is usually included in the box or a full size port is also there on some tablets
you can always get an otg cable off flipkart for less than Rs100

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fz8975 said:
Dell Venue 8 pro on geb eBay
Dell Venue 8 Pro 32GB, Wi-Fi, 8in - Black rs 14656

Origina listing Dell Venue 8 Pro 32GB Wi Fi 8in Black 884116137399 | eBay r $149 (~9k)

I don't think I should go for it, saw it so posted it here..

its a safe buy,dell venue pro is a very popular tablet

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I was worried since the images show that the tablet is outside the package..

K

fz8975 said:
I was worried since the images show that the tablet is outside the package..

see unboxing videos on youtube to cross check

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But what about warranty ?

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Dell provides international warranty on Dell Venue pro 8 ??

^ Within a price of Rs.20k,you are getting Notion Ink Cain (Windows Tablet) along with a Bluetooth mouse. It is available only at SNAPDEAL. Most of the users/customers have posted +ve reviews about the Hybrid Tablet. Again your CHOICE your DECISION brother.

K

^^not worth it because their repuation for earlier tabs wasnt good and no warranty,stick to dell imho

kkn13 said:
^^not worth it because their repuation for earlier tabs wasnt good and no warranty,stick to dell imho

But there is warranty!!!

K

kg11sgbg said:
But there is warranty!!!

define warranty,no service centres etc
only 3 -one in bangalore,one in europe and one more somewhere else
rather get the dell or HP

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plus their adam tablet was ridden with loads of issues and was discontinued

kkn13 said:
define warranty,no service centres etc
only 3 -one in bangalore,one in europe and one more somewhere else
rather get the dell or HP

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plus their adam tablet was ridden with loads of issues and was discontinued

Admittedly, correct. But the Cain seems to do a lot better. Much improvement has happened since the dismal performance of Adam tablets. Micromax was regarded as a crappy Phone maker co. ,but not now any more. Its true that branded, MNC are legion ahead than these Indian Cos., but that doesn't mean one has to wither away in failure always.

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fz8975 said:
dell provides international warranty on dell venue pro 8 ??

any ideas ?

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fz8975 said:
any ideas ?

yeah i think it does but it depends where you buy it from etc
better to ask the dealer

Sorry for bumping this thread.
[MENTION=118867]fz8975[/MENTION], what did you end up buying? Are tablets with keyboard docks (AKA hybrids) allowed there?

Swipe Ultimate 3G 2-in-1 hybrid is doing good.It is available at ₹13,990.00 from Flipkart.It has a micro hdmi port,which my spouse's Micromax Canvas LapTab lacks.For the time being it is a very cheap device,though not and never will be a replacement/alternative for a laptop.Windows10 upgrade is guaranteed,provided you have to download + install uptill the latest updates and reserve 3GB space by providing consent to Microsoft.

kg11sgbg said:
Swipe Ultimate 3G 2-in-1 hybrid is doing good.It is available at ₹13,990.00 from Flipkart.It has a micro hdmi port,which my spouse's Micromax Canvas LapTab lacks.For the time being it is a very cheap device,though not and never will be a replacement/alternative for a laptop.Windows10 upgrade is guaranteed,provided you have to download + install uptill the latest updates and reserve 3GB space by providing consent to Microsoft.

I wanted to ask for a real hybrid, which contains 1 TB HDD in the keyboard dock. Without that, the keyboard is useless to me.

K

kg11sgbg said:
Swipe Ultimate 3G 2-in-1 hybrid is doing good.It is available at ₹13,990.00 from Flipkart.It has a micro hdmi port,which my spouse's Micromax Canvas LapTab lacks.For the time being it is a very cheap device,though not and never will be a replacement/alternative for a laptop.Windows10 upgrade is guaranteed,provided you have to download + install uptill the latest updates and reserve 3GB space by providing consent to Microsoft.

Buy a chromecast or Teewee dongle
its literally wireless HDMI provided you have a decent router
I have used it on Netgear N300 and N150, no lag etc
runs very well

has a few limitations in terms of castable items etc though so check reviews

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SaiyanGoku said:
I wanted to ask for a real hybrid, which contains 1 TB HDD in the keyboard dock. Without that, the keyboard is useless to me.

I believe Asus has a tab with a 500gb dock if im not wrong

kkn13 said:
I believe Asus has a tab with a 500gb dock if im not wrong

T100 ~2 year Old model, overpriced on most stores, unavailable locally.
T200 ~1 year old model, overpriced or unavailable on most stores, unavailable locally. (HDD can be upgraded though)

Raipur (in fact entire MP/CG region) is bad for buying electronics

Acer has underpowered hybrid. Don't know about any other OEM's offerings.

K

SaiyanGoku said:
T100 ~2 year Old model, overpriced on most stores, unavailable locally.
T200 ~1 year old model, overpriced or unavailable on most stores, unavailable locally. (HDD can be upgraded though)

Raipur (in fact entire MP/CG region) is bad for buying electronics

Acer has underpowered hybrid. Don't know about any other OEM's offerings.

What about HP 's stream Windows tab + a makeshift keyboard and hdd case

Wow this thread is still alive :mrgreen:

Getting a convertible will be a better option.

kkn13 said:
What about HP 's stream Windows tab + a makeshift keyboard and hdd case

Like I said, unless the HDD is inside the keyboard dock, the keyboard or rather the entire tablet is useless to me.

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$hadow said:
Wow this thread is still alive
Getting a convertible will be a better option.

Considering Price and VFM factor, yes. But considering that laptops aren't allowed, no.

SaiyanGoku said:
Like I said, unless the HDD is inside the keyboard dock, the keyboard or rather the entire tablet is useless to me.

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Considering Price and VFM factor, yes. But considering that laptops aren't allowed, no.

There is that as well. At 25k there ain't much of a option which serves great versatility

$hadow said:
There is that as well. At 25k there ain't much of a option which serves great versatility

Even upto 30k, there are no good options. I would've picked the T200 in a heartbeat if it came with 1 TB HDD.

Heck, I'd take Acer's S1001 if I can confirm that the HDD in the dock can be upgraded.

K

SaiyanGoku said:
Even upto 30k, there are no good options. I would've picked the T200 in a heartbeat if it came with 1 TB HDD.

Heck, I'd take Acer's S1001 if I can confirm that the HDD in the dock can be upgraded.

see some international forums to see if anyone has done it
imho it might be possible

SaiyanGoku said:
Even upto 30k, there are no good options. I would've picked the T200 in a heartbeat if it came with 1 TB HDD.

Heck, I'd take Acer's S1001 if I can confirm that the HDD in the dock can be upgraded.

used any?

$hadow said:
used any?

Can't because no shops in the entire city stocks them. [strike]Not even the exclusive stores.[/strike]

Edit: Maybe acer's store has that S1001. Can't say about Asus. Need to contact the CC.

SaiyanGoku said:
Can't because no shops in the entire city stocks them. [strike]Not even the exclusive stores.[/strike]

Edit: Maybe acer's store has that S1001. Can't say about Asus. Need to contact the CC.

I would love to hands on a few but these dealers just keep making hard to recommend these.

$hadow said:
I would love to hands on a few but these dealers just keep making hard to recommend these.

Got the chance to see Acer's S1001 today. Couldn't power it on because it was discharged. -_-

Keyboard felt cramped, screen part was heavy, they didn't even knew if the keyboard dock can be opened for HDD upgrade despite having 2 visible screws.

Dealer was quoting 24.5k for that (once was on sale for ~18k on flipkart). :lol:

Bottom line: Didn't like it. Acer hasn't priced it well enough.

Still waiting to get a hands on Asus T200.

Update:

T200 costs 330$ in USA but 33k here.

Some more search led me to this:
ASUS Transformer Book V: Android Phone, Windows Laptop

Asus, Y U No release it? :hissyfit:

Ugh Asus will never understand the Indian market and hence can't penetrate.

$hadow said:
Ugh Asus will never understand the Indian market and hence can't penetrate.

Ended up ordering Asus T200TA from paytm.

kg11sgbg said:
Swipe Ultimate 3G 2-in-1 hybrid is doing good.It is available at ₹13,990.00 from Flipkart.It has a micro hdmi port,which my spouse's Micromax Canvas LapTab lacks.For the time being it is a very cheap device,though not and never will be a replacement/alternative for a laptop.Windows10 upgrade is guaranteed,provided you have to download + install uptill the latest updates and reserve 3GB space by providing consent to Microsoft.

Ordered Asus T200TA
Will update when it arrives.

SaiyanGoku said:
Ordered Asus T200TA
Will update when it arrives.

Hats off,Brother for the purchase. :thumbs:

Do post pictures and reviews when you get hold of the device.