Looking for a budget tablet to do actual work

[jakobjkraft]

I had a pocketpc a few years ago, with Textmaker installed which enabled me to edit word .docs without losing any formatting at all. Now looking for a very modestly priced Android tablet on which I can run Docments to Go which, I think, also allows editing office docs while preserving formatting. Would prefer something that has simple WiFi to use in hotspots instead of carrier commitments.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated -- thanks in advance!

 

[dpodblood]

I don't think you can do "real work" with a tablet, as they are generally used as media consumption devices. But, if you must I would go with the Asus Transformer. Looks to be one of the best on the market currently, and has the optional keyboard dock. Also one of the cheapest (if not the cheapest).

 

[Zap]

The Asus Transformer sounds like a winner. Low price for high end (for a tablet) hardware, plus the option of the "dock" for either a hardware keyboard (if you go heavy duty with the text editing) or just the extended battery life.

 

[M0RPH]

So $400 is a 'budget' tablet? Could he do what he needs to do with a Nook?

 

[OBLAMA2009]

i saw one in target yesterday that looked pretty good, i think it was called ipaw or ipad 2, i forget.

why wouldnt you just get a netbook, they have a toshiba that is 269 at that big electronics store that i dont recommend you buy anything

 

[Skott]

The ASUS Transformer would be my suggestion too. Not sure if i would call it a budget tablet though. The definition of 'budget' is different for different people. If the OP wanted a tablet for play and work then the Transformer fits that need. However the OP would then need to compare the Transformer against the various netbooks to see which gives him the better performance of features and then compare the prices.

 

[jakobjkraft]

So $400 is a 'budget' tablet? Could he do what he needs to do with a Nook?

Actually, a 'rooted' Nook Color turned out to fit my needs perfectly -- I think at $240, a fully functioning android tablet would suit a lot of people. I never would have thought of this myself -- thanks

 

[Kukag]

Well a transformer is a superior device, spec wise - but thanks to our developer community the Nook really is a badass device. Fully functioning froyo, gingerbread, and honeycomb you have lots of options =D

Hope you enjoy it!