Galaxy Tab 3 7inch - thoughts please

valve90210 · 3 Dec 2013 at 16:17

Having struggled and failed to get a HUdl for my MUm for Xmas, I'm looking at alternatives -obviously the N7 2013 would be the best but it's out of budget and franking over specced for my mum, whou will just do a bit of emails and browsing etc on it.

One alternative is the Galaxy Tab 3.

I know it's lower resolution and slower etc than the hudl but overall is it a reasonable tablet that will do basic tasks with ease?

Rusty! · 3 Dec 2013 at 17:27

It's pretty poor for a 'new' tablet to be honest, but it's cheap, so you pay your money and take your choice.

My other hald has a Galaxy Tab 2 which is pretty much the same as the 3, and it works fine for her which is browsing and ebooking, with the occasional basic game.

valve90210 · 3 Dec 2013 at 19:43

Are there any other options that might be in stock? lol

DAnDan · 3 Dec 2013 at 19:48

I'm not sure how the prices match up, but (if you can still get it) would the 2012 Nexus 7 be a better alternative than the tab 3?

valve90210 · 3 Dec 2013 at 19:57

I don't think you can get them any more really, google don't have them, pc world doesn't list them...

DAnDan · 3 Dec 2013 at 20:02

Still available on Amazon, not directly through them but fulfilled by Amazon which (as far as I know) is as good as

B&W · 3 Dec 2013 at 20:05

Amazon kindle hd can be had for a SiMilar price

valve90210 · 3 Dec 2013 at 20:24

just ordered one from cpw, wouldn't have thought to look there, thanks!!!

Nickyyy · 26 Dec 2013 at 14:49

What does everyone reckon now it's 79£? Tempted to get one for when I'm lying watching the tv

Rusty! · 26 Dec 2013 at 16:03

It's a cheap tablet at a cheap price.

lsg1r · 26 Dec 2013 at 16:48

Rusty! said:
It's a cheap tablet at a cheap price.

More accurate, I have one and it's still more than capable so it's a good tablet at a cheap price, just not cutting edge

Edit: assuming replies above are for nexus 2012 which the thread diverted to not the galaxy tab

Rusty! · 26 Dec 2013 at 17:19

I was commenting on the Tab 3, I doubt you can get a 2012 N7 for £79

If you can, then it's an epic bargain and I would jump on it.

mame · 26 Dec 2013 at 19:43

2012 N7 is £99 at carphone warehouse

Tysonator · 27 Dec 2013 at 10:17

Does any one know if the UK is going to get the 32GB & 64GB versions of the Samsung tab 3 10.1'' as the shops only stock 16GB model ?

Drizmod · 27 Dec 2013 at 11:18

The Nexus 7 2012 for £99 is a very good deal. Its miles better than the Samsung Tab 3

e36Adz · 27 Dec 2013 at 13:15

Asus Memo Pad 7" - £59
Galaxy Tab 3 (7") - £79
Nexus 7 (2012) - £99

The Memo Pad wins hands down at that price, I wouldn't even consider the other two.

Drizmod · 27 Dec 2013 at 13:17

Been doing a bit of research. The Nexus 7 2012 does not have a rear facing camera so thats a big minus

Asus Memo Pad 7 for £59 seems to have expired?