Need help picking a tablet pc

[cabrando]

Just recently had my b-day and got $300 from my family.

Looking for a tablet in the $300-$400 range. The only real real
requirement I have is a 12" screen. I've never owned one before
so general advice is welcome. Can you even get a decent one
in that price range?

[AppleQueso]

You can easily get just about any used Wacom Intuos for that money. Really you can't do much better than those without getting into things like Cintiqs.

[cabrando]

Whoops should have specified tablet pc

Edited title for clarity

[jeffro11]

I bought a Motion M1300 from eBay for $150 about 2 years ago. The same tabletpc is now $90. Best bang for your buck for starting with one.

1ghz CPU
1gb RAM
40gb HDD
windows XP
12" screen
wacom digitizer

I really recommend it. I have 2 videos of it in my youtube channel. You can check it out from my signature below. It runs photoshop CS4 and Zbrush perfectly fine which I assume is why you'd possibly be interested in one.

Good luck on your decision!

Vids:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-vNIG71l_U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xxDJqBu3Ow

Sorry for the fumbling around in the Autodesk app, it was new too me at the time.

[RyaNtheSlayA]

Depending on your use, I'm going to go ahead and suggest a refurb or used iPad, it's not a notebook or fully featured computer, but what it does, it does very well (and effeciantly). And the 10 hour battery life is not exagerated.

[cabrando]

Guess I should have mentioned I want it to be the "convertable laptop" style where it has a built in keyboard.

I actually have an iPad. It's just not fitting my needs for work, document handling specifically.

[RyaNtheSlayA]

Guess I should have mentioned I want it to be the "convertable laptop" style where it has a built in keyboard.

I actually have an iPad. It's just not fitting my needs for work, document handling specifically.

Even iWork and PocketDocs don't work well for you? Well,for 200-400 bucks you're going to have a hard time finding much selection.

[cabrando]

iWork doesn't work b/c I have to sync to get files and I sync my iPad with my home computer. Emailing files is kind of a pain. Haven't checked out pocketdocs.

I really need a keyboard too and carrying an extra Bluetooth keyboard is also a hassle.

[jeffro11]

Good luck finding one in that price range... seriously.

(from my tablet, handwritten)

[RyaNtheSlayA]

iWork doesn't work b/c I have to sync to get files and I sync my iPad with my home computer. Emailing files is kind of a pain. Haven't checked out pocketdocs.

I really need a keyboard too and carrying an extra Bluetooth keyboard is also a hassle.

Perhaps you should go with a net book.