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Tablet Advice

Apr 13, 2015 7:25AM PDT

I need a little advice/opinions on cheap tablets. Looking for something under $200.00. I think I have narrowed it down to a hp stream 7 or a galaxy tab 4. I'm looking for some opinions/preference from people a little more tablet savvy then myself. Which of the two you might prefer or even another choice ya might prefer better. Thanks for your help and opinions in advance

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My short list is
Apr 13, 2015 7:52AM PDT

1. Google Nexus (7,9, phones.)
2. Amazon Fire Tablets.
3. Phone used as a tablet. I have this Blu 6.0 Studio HD that is quite nice. It was about 150.
Bob

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Apps
Apr 14, 2015 10:30AM PDT

Is it possible to run android apps on a Windows tablet such as the Dell?

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WIth some effort.
Apr 14, 2015 10:33AM PDT

Too much in my opinion.

1. Bluestacks.
2. See if you can install Android x86.
3. Install Android Studio (it's free) and you get the free emulator.
Bob

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Dell
Apr 19, 2015 8:36AM PDT

The Dell Venue 8 pro is a great tablet! It comes with office 365 and windows 8.1 so you would have full laptop functions on your tablet.

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