Cheap Tablets for XBMC Remote

I'm doing some research for my first xbmc htpc setup.

I am looking into remote control options. I was thinking that instead of using a remote and IR receiver I could pick up some cheap android tablets to do the job instead. I may also use these as a controller for some home automation tasks also. Here are a few tablets that I have found.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6858736002
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6858166001

Does anyone have any experience with Android Tablets that could let me know if these are up to spec for what I am trying to accomplish?