OK - I'm new to this whole tablet + android world, in need of guidance!?

[HTok]

Hi to everyone ...i'm new to this whole tablet and android world
i'm a student, currently don't have as much to spend on tablets or laptops and such but hey, i took a brochure from a shop inside the college and there it was an affordable tablet "Coby Kyros MID7024-4G" ok so now i thought why not buy this BUT first let me do some research ...after several youtube videos and pages about coby tablets/prices/versions ...i come to find out that i don't know which one to buy exactly ..

Resistive vs Capacitive (Capacitive wins of course)

1 - Coby Kyros 7-Inch Android 2.3 4 GB - MID7022-4G
2 - Coby Kyros 7-Inch Android 2.2 4 GB - MID7024-4G


the best choice stops at: Amazon.com: Coby Kyros 7-Inch*Android 2.3 4 GB Internet Touchscreen Tablet with Capacitive Touchscreen - MID7022-4G (Black): Computers & Accessories


1 - Coby Kyros 7-Inch Android 2.3 4 GB - MID7022-4G
^^ It being 2.3 Gingerbread, Capacitive and youtube videos just gave me all the hype i needed to go for it

Do you guys have any other suggestions as to what i could consider buying instead? i'd like to get a bunch of opinions and then get a final decision

Oh and do you guys know if they're also available in montreal, canada shops ...ive been googling about it ...bestbuy.ca, futureshop.ca and so on but i can't find MID7022 specifically....help would be appreciated!

Website suggestion: There should be a sub-forum for every version of the COBY tablets and other tablets as well, it would be easier to navigate through the informations.

 

[poormanstab99]

Here are some Canadian online retailers. COBY Kyros MID7022 - Price Comparison - Canada - Tablets
I checked ToysRUs.ca but they only have the 7024 as it seems. The US stores carry the 7022

Go with the 7022, worth the 2.3droid version. Installing the Android Market + Flash, you can't beat it. I have been using this for school and opening lectures, class files, videos, pdf's works great!

 

[lupedog]

go with the 7022, its got a better OS, the capacitive touch is nice, and its easier to unlock from what I hear.

 

[dmyrick1967]

I say go to fry's and dont pass go. They have the 8in 2.3 on sale for 139 this weekend. A great bargain.

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[wolf55]

I got the 7022 from amazon ($173.05) while I was at it, I also got the HDE 7 tablet stand with USB keyboard ($17.61) and a 32 GB microsd card ($43.39) add in shipping and I got it all for about $245.00. I've had it for a couple of weeks, the market was easy to install and then added flash 10.3. With the market I was able to add netflix and have been very happy with the whole setup. I have a wi-fi setup at home and work so using the tablet is a breeze, only complaint is battery life, but since I am almost always near a plug-in that isn't really a problem with me.
I am a complete newbie with tablets and android. I don't even own a smart phone, just use a trackphone from wal-mart, but it's hard to beat a $6.00 a month cell bill.