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[omega3000]

Downloaded from play store . Thanks 

lets just say ill be single for a long time after this 

[cem_devecioglu]

dont buy a model without sim support..  and medium sizes are more practical to carry outside..

Not necessarily.

If the op has a mobile capable of wifi hotspot/tethering there's no point having a 3G enabled tablet.

Although, if the op has a tethering capable mobile phone, then arguably, he doesn't "need" a tablet at all.

mobile is another device Chris..  and I wouldnt like to use dongle or connect mobile to tablet just for internet use..


and I wouldnt like a huge mobile either..


and as for safety,  any telecom network pro can easily sniff your packets and none of the "secure" bank applications are secure as you think..

[chrisgixer]

dont buy a model without sim support..  and medium sizes are more practical to carry outside..

Not necessarily.

If the op has a mobile capable of wifi hotspot/tethering there's no point having a 3G enabled tablet.

Although, if the op has a tethering capable mobile phone, then arguably, he doesn't "need" a tablet at all.

mobile is another device Chris..  and I wouldnt like to use dongle or connect mobile to tablet just for internet use..


and I wouldnt like a huge mobile either..


and as for safety,  any telecom network pro can easily sniff your packets and none of the "secure" bank applications are secure as you think..

Yes ok, but what about the op...? Its for him remember, not you/me/us.

I'm aware a mobile phone is another device . Question is, does the op have one capable of tethering?

[TheBoy]

My tablets are wifi only. I tend to only use at home, or hotels etc, rather than carry everywhere, so Wifi only is no issue. Although I have a MiFi unit as well, and the ability to tether to phone.

cem - if you control the entire network, including the end user devices, then yes, you can snoop packets. If not, the SSL infrastructure is as secure as the crypto used in the SSL.  In the UK, to gain PCI compliance (which any company dealing with financial transactions online must have), you need to specifically disable and reject known weak SSL (such as SSLv1 and SSLv2).

[cem_devecioglu]

My tablets are wifi only. I tend to only use at home, or hotels etc, rather than carry everywhere, so Wifi only is no issue. Although I have a MiFi unit as well, and the ability to tether to phone.

cem - if you control the entire network, including the end user devices, then yes, you can snoop packets. If not, the SSL infrastructure is as secure as the crypto used in the SSL.  In the UK, to gain PCI compliance (which any company dealing with financial transactions online must have), you need to specifically disable and reject known weak SSL (such as SSLv1 and SSLv2).

SSL itself even is not too secure.. just google it..

[TheBoy]

My tablets are wifi only. I tend to only use at home, or hotels etc, rather than carry everywhere, so Wifi only is no issue. Although I have a MiFi unit as well, and the ability to tether to phone.

cem - if you control the entire network, including the end user devices, then yes, you can snoop packets. If not, the SSL infrastructure is as secure as the crypto used in the SSL.  In the UK, to gain PCI compliance (which any company dealing with financial transactions online must have), you need to specifically disable and reject known weak SSL (such as SSLv1 and SSLv2).

SSL itself even is not too secure.. just google it..

Indeed, plenty of Crypto flaws in some implementations of SSL. However, PCI compliance, as said, demand that all weak versions are disabled, and PCI compliance is mandatory for any online service handling financial transactions.

[05omegav6]

Indeed some, like Cardnet, place compliance responsibility with the merchant... Others like PayPal, take responsibility by ensuring their systems comply

[biggriffin]

We have the Tesco hudl 7" tablet for little griffin. Works well on WiFi,and does tinternet etc, no sim card also andriod o/s, can be "tethered" and only £89 cheaper if you have clubcard vouchers.

[omega3000]

What are you all talking about   

[omega3000]

Man in currys said they would sell me some a/v for tablet for something stupid
like £12 a month 
He said you need a/v for outside out and about 

[cem_devecioglu]

Man in currys said they would sell me some a/v for tablet for something stupid
like £12 a month 
He said you need a/v for outside out and about 

dont know what is this a/v for but if you want to use your tablet say in the car, you will need a sim slot 


trick is they are more expensive..  

[omega3000]

What Are/ why do you need a similar slot ? Sorry Dont understand   


Anyone got a nice free or cheap laptop going 
then i can buy some a/v      

[cem_devecioglu]

What Are/ why do you need a similar slot ? Sorry Dont understand   

sim slot is for accesing internet via sim/phone card from 3G ..

[omega3000]

I think i Will look for a second hand laptop . Cant get on with this 2" screen ...keep pressing wrong buttonz   

[Andy H]

Man in currys said they would sell me some a/v for tablet for something stupid
like £12 a month 
He said you need a/v for outside out and about 

A/V - anti virus.
As TheBoy has already pointed out anti virus is pointless on Apple and Android tablets.

Currys will always try to sell you insurance and other crap you don't need to boost their income.

If you plan on going to Turkey then follow CEMs advice and get a more expensive tablet that can connect to the internet using a telephone SIM card.

If you don't find a laptop that suits then BigGriffin is on to something with the Tesco Hudl