Please spec my Dad a tablet+3g or Netbook +Dongle/3G

SexyGreyFox · 4 Mar 2013 at 17:45

As above really.
He's after something to take on holiday which he can browse with so a Tablet would be ideal but he would only want a PAYG 3G sim because he only goes away twice a year for 1 week.

Altenatively a Netbook/Notebook/Laptop with 3G or a dongle but again a good value sim/dongle.

Any help appreciated.

Beerbaron · 4 Mar 2013 at 17:52

what sort of budget?

SexyGreyFox · 4 Mar 2013 at 17:53

As low as possible - he only needs to browse

ironhorse · 4 Mar 2013 at 17:54

Yeah budget would help, also if he's going abroad then roaming data charges can be as much as a mortgage LOL. Best to buy a PAYG sim in the country visited IMO

ironhorse · 4 Mar 2013 at 17:56

how about a Vodafone Smart Tab 2, don't know much about it check it out see what you think.

http://gadgetshow.channel5.com/gadg...tab-2-meet-the-cheapest-3g-android-tablet-yet

SexyGreyFox · 4 Mar 2013 at 18:00

Couple of more things -

10" or more
He only ever holidays in this country + Wales.

SexyGreyFox · 4 Mar 2013 at 18:56

ironhorse said:
how about a Vodafone Smart Tab 2, don't know much about it check it out see what you think.

http://gadgetshow.channel5.com/gadg...tab-2-meet-the-cheapest-3g-android-tablet-yet

Actually that would have been perfect but I don't think it's WiFi enabled.

ironhorse · 4 Mar 2013 at 19:02

wifi is mentioned, not the tab on the planet but may suffice

Specifications
Price : £20pm (+£29) or £149 PAYG from Vodafone
Software : Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Processor : Single-core 1.GHz MTK 6575
Memory slot : microSD
Display : 7in WSVGA, 1024x600
Connectivity : Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Ports : MicroUSB, 3.5mm headphone jack
Camera : 2 megapixel with autofocus, LED flash; 0.3 megapixelfront-facing camera
Video playback : MP4, 3GP, MKV, TS, WEBM, AVI, ASF
Audio playback : MP4, M4A, 3GP, AAC, MP3, FLAC, WAV, OGG, AMR
Radio : No
Battery : 3550mAh
Size : 192x122x12mm
Weight : 420g

SexyGreyFox · 4 Mar 2013 at 19:49

Thanks ironhorse - I downloaded the instructions and it is WiFi enabled.
My Dad did try a 7" in a store today and said the size is OK so it looks like he will be having the Smart Tab.

He goes away about 5 x 1 week a year so £5 for 250 meg browsing = £25 should be enough.
Even if he has to top up another £5 he won't be bothered at that price.