I wont recommend the Hero2. The Actions ATM7029 is a subpar SoC. Lousy gaming performance, dated technology, despite being a quad core.

Brand: mainstream
Budget: around rm600 (or lower) perhaps
Specs: must have rear camera with 5mega pix
Usage:
1. for taking pictures or video and posting on Instagram,
2. Facebook,
3. casual web surfing,
4. occasional you tube (for entertaining baby)
5. Baby to play later (come toddler)

What will b good?

Between Asus Memo HD7 and Nexus 7, is it worth the extra RM200 for Nexus 7? I hear the Tegra chip in Nexus 7 plays games better and Nexus 7 has better audio. What's your opninion?

if you play a LOT of graphic heavy games, then recommended to get the better one.
if u just need it for reading, facebook, web surfing, watch movie, then its not necessary.

Asus Memo Pad HD7.

any tried the cheapcast app on their tablets? install the app, connect tablet to tv and you have a 'chromecast'.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?....maui.cheapcast

i tried it on my older unused allwinner a10 tablet and the video is lagging, not sync to the audio. anyone else have performance issues?

Thanks. Any recommended merchant and price?

1. Brand. (Any)
2. Budget. RM500 or lower
3. Specs. 7.0 size or 8.0 may be acceptable. plz suggest both with and without 3g, good wifi strength
4. What you need in the tablet. web browsing, reading and typing documents, youtube/movie, gaming (at most also need for speed)

Also, mind explaining the Pros and Cons of China Brand tablet? Because i have Acer B1 tablet but my dad wants it because he doesn't trust China brand.

Thank you.

Below RM500 almost impossible to get 3G, unless you factor in Chinese ones... But since your dad doesn't want Chinese tablets, so yeah.

There's basically nothing wrong with Chinese tablets, other than the fact that the biggest headache will be warranty claims. You are forced to take the tablet back to where you bought it from. But quality wise, I wouldn't say it's any worse than what Acer/Asus/Lenovo offers.

thanks.. say if i were to want a China tablet with the same budget and spec MINUS the 3G, rm 500 or lower can get? If can, what would u suggest? Lowyat got authorised dealer for those China brand? so tat it would be easier for me to ask them repair if got prob..

AFAIK, lowyat dont have authorized dealer for China tablets...

came across this thread, please recommend me a tablet with spec below:

=> purpose: web browsing, youtube, check emails, facebook, whatsapp (optional)

1. must support 3G (can insert SIM card)
- single / dual SIM doesnt matter, as long i can use CELCOM D68 3G sim card
- not necessary to receive calls

2. budget below RM500

3. latest firmware upgrade / latest android version

4. brand doesnt matter , screen resolution doesnt matter

5. battery at least can last longer among the cheapest model

6. post sales support (if possible la hehe ..so that if broken can be replaced with a new one )

please help! thanks

This post has been edited by mdnosz: Aug 24 2013, 11:59 AM

RM500 u can get 8 inch tablet wifi version quad core or duo core depend brand,

china tablets quality are vary ..... if sround RM200 sub OEM tablets , the quality comfirm kapcai .... if possible top up abit to get branded china tablets like teclast , onda , ainol, chuwi or VIDO line tablets

This post has been edited by destee88: Aug 24 2013, 12:44 PM

Wnds Note tablet Q320 @ 4xx ap
Budget 7" 3G, can make call & SMS too

Why do you use want a China brand tablet when you can get a branded tablet?

Get the ASUS Memo pad HD7 at RM499

Lenovo a3000 = rm639
Quad core1.2ghz, dual sim support.
Hspa+,edge,gsm.
7.0 inch
Whatsapp,tubemate,line,viber,kakao talk no problem at all.
Battery 4400mah quite ok for heavy usage for the whole day.
No lagging so far,because not interested in heavy game.
Camera 5.0 megapixel and 0.3 megapixel. No flash for camera.
Screen quality not so good but ok only.

Tested the Oaxis XpringSurf G8D. Horrible tablet. Lagging even at the launcher. For that RM699 price, better to get the Lenovo A3000 or even the Asus Fonepad. Oaxis dare not even list what processor it's running. Only says it's a dual core Cortex A9 @ 1.2Ghz. (Probably a Mediatek, but still, the Lenovo which uses a Mediatek dual core isnt that laggy)

Please avoid.

There is the new Ainol AX1.

OS:Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
CPU:MT8389 Quad-core A7 1.2 GHZ / PowerVR SGX544 MP2 GPU
RAM:1GB DDR
ROM:16GB
Card Extend:Support Micro TF card up to 32GB
Screen size:7 INCH
Resolution:1024 x 600 IPS display
Camera:Dual Camera – Front 2.0MP, Rear 5.0 MP
3G:Built-in 3G - HSPA+ with Internet access and Voice Calling
Bluetooth:Bluetooth 4.1
GPS:Yes
Gravity Sensor:Yes
Multi-Touch:5 points touch
Android Market:Preinstalled Google Play Store
Skype:Yes
HDMI:Yes
Email and Browser:Yes
WIFI:802.11 b/g/n
Band:
2G:GSM850/900/1800/1900
3G:WCDMA2100/850 Optional 1900/900
Sim card:Dual SIM card dual standby
Battery:11WH,3000mAH

RM479 from this seller. I wont comment on reliability, usability, quality etc, knowing its a chinese tablet.

If you can increase your budget, do consider the Asus Fonepad, or the Lenovo A3000.

Other alternatives includes the Lenovo A1000, HP Slate 7, MSI Enjoy 71.