Hi guys, appreciate some recommendation.

Looking for a tablet:

1. Brand: Any, may prefer China brands due to their cheaper price.
2. Budget: Below RM 1000 if possible, the cheaper the better.
3. Specs: Nothing specific. Preferably large screen size so easy to type.
4. What you need in the tablet: Going to use it mainly for work, emails and communication. Needs 3G, for internet connection on the go. Oh, good battery life is a plus as well.

So far for my search, I've found some China-made models, called PIPO M7 Pro, and a larger one called PIPO M9 Pro. Any comments guys? Any better ones around the same prize?

Thanks all.

Thanks for the reply. The Nexus 7 is definitely very attractive, price cheap and can consider branded as well. Only downside is the screen size only 7 inches. Just a bit on the smaller side when it comes to tablet. A pity Nexus 10 don't have 3G.

Do you have any experience with China tablets like PIPO, bro? I've noticed they have a few tablets with 3G around RM 8xx-9xx that has 9 inches or 10 inches screen. Only worry is the quality of those China tablets. Do you think it is better to go with the more guaranteed quality of Nexus 7 cellular but smaller screen size, or is it better to go with those China tablets with bigger screen size?

Thanks.

Maybe it is better to up my budget a bit, and go for a known brand. Did some snooping around in garage sales, saw a seller selling the older generation Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 inch at Rm1099. Not sure if have stock, but if around that price maybe can consider. I'll have a look around. Anyway, thanks for the advise bro.

Dear sifus, it's me again. Last time ask for recommendation, but end up didn't buy, spent the budget already.

Looking for something a bit different from my previous requirements this time:

Budget: 600 to 1000
Brand: any brand
Criteria : 7 inch phablet, must have 3G (LTE is a bonus but not necessary). Preferably with voice call capabilities. (I don't plan to use this phablet to make any calls, but prefer to be able to use in emergency. However, do suggest those without voice call as well, I'm considering them as well.) Decent camera is a bonus.
Usage : email, sms, whatsapp, dealing with documents like doc, excel or pdf.

So far my search came up with Asus Fonepad 7, wonder if the sifus here can recommend any alternatives or perhaps give some opinions on the Fonepad 7. I think the Fonepad 7 is better than the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0. Looking for something that is value for money.

Thanks a lot.

Thanks for the suggestion. The Fonepad 7 does seem to be better than the Tab 3 Lite in various specs though, for around similar price.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm leaning towards the Fonepad 7 at the moment.

This post has been edited by dragontongue88: Mar 10 2014, 09:29 AM

I think that's the dual sim version. I'm looking at the single sim one, this one:
http://www.asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS_Fonepad_7_ME372CG/

Any recommendations between buying from directd and satu gadget dot com guys? I enquired with both of them, their prices are very similar.

Thanks for the reply. I think the warranty should be 1 year provided by Asus, I'll clarify with them and ask if they are giving any freebies.

I bought my Fonepad 7 already, the 16 GB version. Price given here as reference to others who are interested in this phablet as well, I bought it for RM 678.

Ok going to rant a little bit, I bought it from Satu Gadget Dot Com, they were quite fast in dealing and posting. But a bit unhappy they didn't gave me the free gifts they promised and more importantly they sold me the screen protector for Asus Memo Pad HD 7. I asked if they had screen protector, they say they have it but they didn't tell me it was for Memo Pad HD 7. It can cover the whole screen but it is quite big, so it touches the rough surface at both edge of the Fonepad 7. The screen protector can't stick there properly since that part is not smooth.