Now that CES is here, what is the best Android tablet?
Jan 15, 2011, 9:52 pm
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Rather very serious post. Seems rather silly to be so interested in tablets that you're waiting to buy one from the likes of Samsung when there have been industry changing tablets in the marketplace for a year now. Let me get this straight, you're a PC guy and you don't want to deal with a phone that isn't made by the manufacturer of your desktop computer.
By the logic, the device that you'd be wanting to use is Windows Phone 7 and you'd be waiting for an MS tablet...er slate as they call them. Your actions seem to indicate that the OS maker of your phone is independent from what OS you use on the desktop. You're basically talking out of both sides of your mouth.
You do realize that your PC and your Android phone mean that you are "dealing with software and/or apps fro multiple platforms". Must suck to be you.
By the logic, the device that you'd be wanting to use is Windows Phone 7 and you'd be waiting for an MS tablet...er slate as they call them. Your actions seem to indicate that the OS maker of your phone is independent from what OS you use on the desktop. You're basically talking out of both sides of your mouth.
You do realize that your PC and your Android phone mean that you are "dealing with software and/or apps fro multiple platforms". Must suck to be you.
Regardless, this isn't the point of this thread. If you are an Apple guy there are plenty of places you can discuss how great the iPad is. I'm interested in discussing Android tablets here, so you can take your trolling elsewhere. Thanks.
Jan 23, 2011, 4:39 am
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I am kinda fascinated by the Asus EEpad Transformer .... best of both worlds.
Jan 23, 2011, 3:20 pm
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Looks like the Xoom is close to launching. I am looking forward to at least playing around with it in the store. Don't think I am going to spring for one though as I am happy with my iPad and looking forward to the iPad 2.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/22/m...h-at-best-buy/
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/22/m...h-at-best-buy/
Jan 23, 2011, 5:32 pm
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Looks like the Xoom is close to launching. I am looking forward to at least playing around with it in the store. Don't think I am going to spring for one though as I am happy with my iPad and looking forward to the iPad 2.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/22/m...h-at-best-buy/
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/22/m...h-at-best-buy/
Jan 24, 2011, 8:25 am
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Jan 24, 2011, 11:42 am
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If the price is $700 with 32GB and 3G then it is competitive with the iPad at that level of specs. Of course where the iPad really wins is the fact that you can get one out the door for $500.
Jan 25, 2011, 11:12 am
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Anyway, less than 1 month until MWC...looking forward to some new devices.
Jan 25, 2011, 12:29 pm
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Something like a tablet PC or smartphone should be "white goods". You shouldn't need to know or care what is happening in the background.
Jan 25, 2011, 9:55 pm
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Glad to hear this. I've been a Palm user about half that long but am ready to move to a new Platform and planning on either the EVO or EVO Shift. My contract is up in 2 months...can't wait to switch finally!
Jan 26, 2011, 7:26 am
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Dell Streak
Dell has a 7" model available for purchase a week from today: http://www.streaksmart.com/ A 10" model was demonstrated as CES.
If anyone gets a Streak, I suggest moving to the StreakDroid build, which is not too hard and getting easier all the time given the strong community support. Dell's factory 1.6 (Donut) build is stable, but some newer apps require 2.2 (Froyo) or better.
Jan 26, 2011, 10:28 am
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I have enjoyed my Dell Streak, a 5" tablet/phone. I can carry it in my coat pocket, or pants it I am not sitting down. It has been greater for keeping me entertained on the portions of the TATL flights when I am not sleeping.
Dell has a 7" model available for purchase a week from today: http://www.streaksmart.com/ A 10" model was demonstrated as CES.
If anyone gets a Streak, I suggest moving to the StreakDroid build, which is not too hard and getting easier all the time given the strong community support. Dell's factory 1.6 (Donut) build is stable, but some newer apps require 2.2 (Froyo) or better.
Dell has a 7" model available for purchase a week from today: http://www.streaksmart.com/ A 10" model was demonstrated as CES.
If anyone gets a Streak, I suggest moving to the StreakDroid build, which is not too hard and getting easier all the time given the strong community support. Dell's factory 1.6 (Donut) build is stable, but some newer apps require 2.2 (Froyo) or better.
I'd get it for Google Navigation, to start with, to use as GPS overseas. But newer versions of Google Navigation supports 3D maps in some cities. So the vendor has to be good about software updates and it's sounding like a spotty record depending on the vendor.
Jan 26, 2011, 12:43 pm
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If you haven't already, open a Google account and get used to the idea of using the cloud for your calendar and contacts -- it makes the switch much easier.
Jan 27, 2011, 8:22 am
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I'd get it for Google Navigation, to start with, to use as GPS overseas. But newer versions of Google Navigation supports 3D maps in some cities. So the vendor has to be good about software updates and it's sounding like a spotty record depending on the vendor.
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