Santa need's computer help.

pcasanta · Post by **pcasanta** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:50 pm

Christmas Carol has asked for a tablet this year. The problem is she didn't say what kind she want's ?
what good out there you guys are the experts.
Thanks Santa

wvjohn · Post by **wvjohn** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:23 pm

Well if she's been good, don't get her the one at Big Lots for $119.99 - pretty sure that it's the one reviewed by ARS with the recommendation to "run in the other direction"

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 7:00 pm

Site's getting raped, but if you can get in, HP is selling refurbished Touch Pads on their Ebay site for $99:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2397515,00.asp

http://stores.ebay.com/hewlettpackard

In related news, WebOS is going open source:

http://www.informationweek.com/blog/mobility/232300315

Another option is the Kindle Fire. They're selling them at Staples and Best Buy so you can look at it an decide.