Cyber Specials: For the most part I couldn't be bothered and was very busy in other activities. But while waiting, glanced through some paper flyers. Saw and went to purchase 7pm on Saturday, a netbook from a local pharmacy.
a 10.1" netbook, specifically the Craig Electronics CLP289.
http://www.craigelectronics.com/site/pdetails.php?id=641
PROS:
Wow, for $39 ($110 on Amazon) an amazing set of pieces: HD screen, processor, keyboard, usb slots HDMI output, etc.
Good keyboard.
Availability of apps on Android that I might use: gotomypc, logmein, etc.
(OS Note: The unit came with Android 4.2 and had update instructions for 4.4)
CONS:
Most websites interpret the device as being a phone and give the mobile version of their site.
When those sites provide a mobile version, we are in the wrong format. We are viewing landscape, and the site is providing for a phone in portrait mode. Hence we get lists of items that are 1 inch tall and 9 inches wide. Terrible use of space of course.
Websites: almost half fail to work adequately or not at all. If media rich and complex, predict failure. Sites with lots of scripts do not seem to work to fill out their page (tabs etc). Youtube works as a mobile site, but the unit bogs down and makes pausing starting a video difficult.
Unit slow to respond to typing, can be 5-10 seconds behind.
Mouse, not very responsive when the cpu is busy.
The A9 cpu is not the in the same league as Apple A series.
ALTS:
Needing a portable tablet or netbook, and desiring good compatibility and speed: I would opt for many other $99 tablets
or, from Apple:
Ipad 3 refurbished $249 (Gamestop)
Ipad mini 2: $299 - would wait till can get for $249. (Walmart has them at $289 currently.)
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