Urgent: spec me a tablet for while I'm stuck in hospital...

Vidar · 9 Jul 2018 at 16:06

Stuck in hospital for possibly the next 6 weeks with a none weight baring injury as per in my thread in GD.

I was thinking of buying a kindle as I'm slaying books like nobody's business atm. But if I'm going to spend money I want something I can use for internet, youtube, netflix etc etc. Wifi is a must but also something with 4g as the hospital wifi is useless and unsecured.

Ideally I'd like to spend around £150 of my savings but can be a bit flexible. And I hate apple products with a animalistic fury.

What do you guys recommend?

Psycho Sonny · 10 Jul 2018 at 14:34

whatever amazon tablet suits your needs

snips86x · 10 Jul 2018 at 14:35

Psycho Sonny said:
whatever amazon tablet suits your needs

This!

Vidar · 11 Jul 2018 at 18:21

Can you install Google play store and apps like YouTube and Gmail on a fire 10? As I've heard they're blocked by Amazon or some such and thats the main thing stopping me from buying.

maj · 11 Jul 2018 at 22:39

Yes you can. You just need to sideload Google Play Store and Play Services.

Vidar · 11 Jul 2018 at 23:02

Side load?

maj · 11 Jul 2018 at 23:26

Basically installing .apk files that wouldn't normally be installed on that device.

There's guides on how to do it on the Fire tablet. I had to do it myself and only took a few minutes.

sideways14a · 11 Jul 2018 at 23:30

Might be able to get one of the Galaxy tabs down in that price, i have the slightly more expensive s3 which is a lovely thing indeed.

Doogles · 12 Jul 2018 at 21:31

I've just got a cheap Amazon Fire that isn't great but gets the job done, if your in hospital and worried about it getting nicked you don't wanna be spending anything more than £50 right? Put a wanted up in the MM and I'm sure someone has something laying around.

Sui · 12 Jul 2018 at 21:44

Vidar if it's of any use to you I can send you one of these (if I can find it), it's not gonna set the world on fire but not been used in 1-2 years and happy to post it up to you. Unfortunately I won't be able to post till saturday or monday, depends if you want something sooner

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00D2JDD6Y/ref=pe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1

Vidar · 13 Jul 2018 at 09:02

Sui said:
Vidar if it's of any use to you I can send you one of these (if I can find it), it's not gonna set the world on fire but not been used in 1-2 years and happy to post it up to you. Unfortunately I won't be able to post till saturday or monday, depends if you want something sooner

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00D2JDD6Y/ref=pe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1

Mate that is very generous of you and would be most appreciated, i couldn't take it off you for free though.

doogs · 13 Jul 2018 at 10:11

Lenovo Tab 4 is within budget

Sui · 13 Jul 2018 at 11:55

Vidar said:
Mate that is very generous of you and would be most appreciated, i couldn't take it off you for free though.

Yea you can, I'd only end up binning it down the line. I'll dig it out tonight and format it etc, if it's no good for you (size/storage etc) then give it to one of your kids or something.

Trust me an address to send it to and I'll try get it in the post tomorrow.

Vidar · 13 Jul 2018 at 15:52

Mate I really appreciate that thank you... I'll trust you now.

andicole0 · 13 Jul 2018 at 16:06

Is no one else wondering why the hospital can't provide a tablet? They must have millions !
Andi.

Vidar · 14 Jul 2018 at 08:15

It's funny you mentioned that, there are so msny tablets connected to various machines that none of the staff use. As far as I can tell they're not broken just not working as intended.

andicole0 · 14 Jul 2018 at 10:06

Vidar said:
It's funny you mentioned that, there are so msny tablets connected to various machines that none of the staff use. As far as I can tell they're not broken just not working as intended.

Actually I was thinking more of the pharmaceutical type so that didn't work Hope your recovery isn't too bad, enjoy the rest if you can.
Andi.

Em3bbs · 14 Jul 2018 at 10:52

Sui said:
Vidar if it's of any use to you I can send you one of these (if I can find it), it's not gonna set the world on fire but not been used in 1-2 years and happy to post it up to you. Unfortunately I won't be able to post till saturday or monday, depends if you want something sooner

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00D2JDD6Y/ref=pe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1

That's really generous of you, and it's a good tablet actually - really nice screen especially. Not sure how easy Google Play is to sideload as that uses an older version of the OS, but you can access Gmail and YouTube using a web browser like Silk or Firefox.

Sui · 14 Jul 2018 at 11:05

Vidar said:
Mate I really appreciate that thank you... I'll trust you now.

It's on its way, should be with you Monday.

I've included a cable and a case, but don't know where the plug is for it! Hope it helps pass the time.

Vidar · 14 Jul 2018 at 11:07

This is such a brilliant community full of amazing people. Sui I can't thank you enough I'll certainly be putting it to good use.

Sometimes feel like I'd be lost without ocuk forums.