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Discussion in 'Technology' started by AFButters, Dec 27, 2012.

  1. Dec 27, 2012 at 3:26 PM
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    AFButters [OP] Rigger, Please!!

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    I got some money for christmas and my birthday is coming up in Feb i want to get a Tablet but not looing to shell out a ton of cash

    what are the best tablets in the $100-$300 range looking for best options at lowest price

    i have a Kindle Fire my kids use its not bad but its loaded with kids stuff .
     
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  2. Dec 27, 2012 at 3:27 PM
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    picked up a samsung galaxy tab 2 10.1 for the woman for 299 plus tax. she seems pretty happy with it.
     
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    Nexus 7. Little to no bloatware on the device. I've had it for about a year now and in my opinion the best bang for your buck.
     
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    x3 for the nexus 7. quad core, googles baby (gets all the updates first), and really good quality/support if you choose to root it...
     
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    The wife and i both bought a nexus 7 we both love it
     
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    I have a fire and like it but i've heard good things about the nexus so i will probably get one of those next time around.
     
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