iPad 1 or...

[jjandellis]

I've decided, at the risk of looking a super NIT, that I need a tablet to watch videos on whilst I'm playing live cash - namely a shedload of deucescracked vids I've been wanting to watch.

I've been offered an iPad1 for £150. 16gb wifi.

I don't need 3g as I have a smartphone and no intention to use the tablet for anything but videos...and maybe Stars...

Is an iPad1 fit for purpose, or a little outdated?

Is the price offered good value?

Would any of the other lower end tablets do the job for cheaper?

Thanks in advance for all advice!

[Woodsey]

Should be fine mate. I sold mine to my mate when I upgraded to a 3 and he is very happy with it, uses it for surfing and watching stuff basically. Not sure about the price, check ebay/amazon for comparison I guess.

[bobAlike]

Even though I am an Apple fanboy I think I'd buy a new Nexus 7 for £159 instead.

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_7_16gb&feature=device-featured

[mulhuzz]

Even though I am an Apple fanboy I think I'd buy a new Nexus 7 for £159 instead.

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_7_16gb&feature=device-featured

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[Jon MW]

Even though I am an Apple fanboy I think I'd buy a new Nexus 7 for £159 instead.

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_7_16gb&feature=device-featured

Either this or  get one of the ultra cheap generic tablets, because I'm pretty sure they'd still do this job perfectly well.

[gouty]

If you are gonna plump for an i-pad then try to get i-pad2 as the apple cover/stand does not fit the first version. It's a really well designed cover and makes a huge difference to ease of use.