Which Tablet is right for me?
We've put together this quick guide to help you choose the perfect tablet.
Warranty (24 months)
With Vodafone, many of our Tablets come with 24 month warranties depending on the plan you take. Ask instore about our which plans and tablets have 24 month warranties.
Depending on where you purchase your Tablet, you may be able to extend this warranty for greater peace of mind.
Wi-Fi vs 3G
Generally Tablets connect to the internet in two ways – Wi-Fi or 3G. Wi-Fi-only Tablets can only connect when you're in range of a Wi-Fi hotspot and tend to be cheaper.
3G + Wi-Fi Tablets can connect in Wi-Fi hotspot and on mobile networks - this gives you a lot more freedom to use it in more places when out and about, such as parks, beaches, and while traveling between places1.
Operating System
Common Tablet Operating Systems (OS) include the Google Android OS, Apple® iOS, and BlackBerry®Tablet OS. As new versions of Operating Systems are released, they are often given a version name i.e 'Honeycomb' is a version of Android.
Cheaper Tablets may have older versions of Operating System installed – it's worth checking you're getting the most up to date version.
Apps
When choosing your Tablet, it's a good idea to make sure the app store that you can access for that particular model has a big range of apps that are suitable to your needs.
Keep in mind that newer versions of Operating Systems will give you access to bigger, better and faster apps.
What size do I need?
When it comes to tablets, size matters. Both screen size and memory size will affect your Tablet experience and ultimately the cost you pay.
If you have a big music and movie collection, look for bigger memory sizes - measured in 'GB'. Screen size is a personal choice but requires you to consider viewing experience vs portability.
Accessories
There is a huge range of accessories available for Tablets. These span from basic cases, designer cases, music players, keyboards and connectivity accessories to help you sync with an ever-growing range of outputs such as TVs, notebooks, phones, and more.
We'd always recommend you get at least a screen protector and a case to keep your Tablet safe.
1. All Vodafone services are subject to device capabilities & network limitations & availability. A compatible 3G device is required to access 3G services. Vodafone offers U2100Mhz, U850MHz and U900Mhz devices. Handsets which are U2100MHz or U2100/850MHz compatible but not U900MHz compatible will experience 3G coverage in metro areas (Vodafone's 3G Mobile Broadband (MBB) Standard Coverage area &, if available for the handset, Vodafone's 3G 850 MBB Coverage area) & 2G (2.5G GPRS or 2.75G Edge) in all other coverage areas. Broadband speeds and high bandwidth applications i.e. video streaming, video calling & music downloads, are only available in Vodafone's 3G MBB Standard Coverage area; &, if you have a U850MHz compatible device only, in Vodafone's 3G 850 MBB Coverage area; &, if you have a U900Mhz compatible device only, Vodafone's 3G MBB Regional Coverage area (however speeds will be slower in the 3G MBB Regional Coverage area). See www.vodafone.com.au/ coverage for coverage details & vodafone.com.au/devicefrequency for details of devices & their frequencies.
2. Applies to devices* supplied by Vodafone on or after 21 February 2011 that are or become faulty. If you disconnect from the Vodafone mobile network and/or (in the case of Prepaid connections) cease to be an active customer of Vodafone within 24 months, Vodafone's free repair warranty will cease to apply. Further terms and exclusions apply, see vodafone.com.au/warranty for full details. Vodafone Pty Limited ABN 76 062 954 554.
*Apple® purchases prior to 21/02/2011: Will be supported by the manufacturer's (Apple® Inc.) warranty. Apple® mobile phone and 24 month iPad2 plan purchases sold from 21/02/2011: Will be supported by the Vodafone Repair Warranty. Any prepaid or 12 month iPad 2 plan purchases will be supported by the manufacturer's (Apple® Inc.) 12 month warranty.