reliable android tablet to be used as remote control for hi-fi?

[harry_t]

Hi all!

can you suggest any reliable but not very expensive tablet (samsung galaxy or ipad are off budget) to be used as remote controller to stream music from a nas in a hi-fi system? I'm seeking any reliable device less than 200 euros (170 pounds). I know that there are available wi-fi tablets that cost something like 99 euros but i am very sceptical about buying these devices (even if their primary task will be as remote controllers) Thank you in advance.

Regards,

Harry

 

[bigboss]

How are you planning to stream it? Which NAS & HiFi system have you got?

Nexus 7 is a cheap Android tablet, but it really depends on your devices & whether Android supports it.

 

[harry_t]

hi bigboss and thanks for your prompt reply!

i will be using as music streamer the pro-ject stream box ds net and as NAS the western digital my book live 2tb

 

[simonlewis]

Check out the shopping channels on tv,

QVC does the prestigio & other brands,

Ideal world does the joytab, gotab & other brands,

Argos tv does the CnM & other brands.

 

[bigboss]

hi bigboss and thanks for your prompt reply!

i will be using as music streamer the pro-ject stream box ds net and as NAS the western digital my book live 2tb

You best option is this app:

http://www.imediashare.tv/

Via this tablet:

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_7_16gb&feature=microsite&hl=en

 

[bigboss]

Nexus 7 review here: http://www.whathifi.com/review/google-nexus-7

 

[harry_t]

pro-ject has its own application for apple & android the box control, i just need a decent tablet to stream my music from NAS and feed my amplifier. Nexus7 16gb (8gb not available) in Greece is quite expensive 290euros. If i choose this price level i prefer samsung or ipad mini

 

[bigboss]

Just order it from UK. Part of EU, so no more taxes to pay. Check eBay. Often sold at a discount there.

 

[tino]

I use a Creative Ziio7" tablet as a Squeezebox touch controller and uPnP controller. It's only £60 but is limited to Android 2.2 and has a resistive touch screen.