07-09-2011, 09:51 AM | #31 |
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^ Indeed. On many levels I very much miss my Palm devices.
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07-09-2011, 09:58 AM | #32 | |
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As far as responsiveness, I'm sure your experience is more accurate than mine since I've only used display units. I was just giving my impressions based on playing around at the tablet center in Office Depot and Best Buy. It's also important to take price into consideration. As far as value goes, the Asus at $50 cheaper than the Acer wins out. But, the Acer is a much better value than tablets like the Xoom. |
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07-09-2011, 10:17 AM | #33 | |
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I keep insisting on the usb port because it is indeed quite useful and there is no way I would go for another tablet à la Ipad that would not offer me the possibilty to access my bigger files (if not stored on board). I need the versatility, and for over 400€ I think it should be a serial spec on all tabs. Last edited by aceflor; 07-09-2011 at 10:22 AM. |
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07-09-2011, 09:52 PM | #34 |
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07-10-2011, 12:51 AM | #35 | |
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07-10-2011, 08:03 PM | #37 |
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The ASUS Eee Pad does have a USB connection, just not with a USB port. I uses a
special cable that, among other things, makes a USB 2 connection between your PC and the Eee Pad. It also works to make a connection between your PC and the keyboard/dock and the Eee Pad, if it is connected to the dock. But then the Dock has two USB ports as well as an SD card reader, so I guess it doesn't matter. Luck; Ken |
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07-11-2011, 02:20 AM | #39 |
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My two cents.
It's not just the thinness, but the light weight that goes along with that. I can hold the GT in my left hand for extended periods. This is good for reading, but even more important for text entry if I'm using the Swype keyboard. It's also good if I need to make a quick drawing for later use. In fact, the Samsung cover makes this even easier. The cover adds very little bulk to the GT. When you open the cover and fold the flap, it gives you a small bump of a handle, which makes it easier to hold on to. No, these devices certainly don't fit into a pocket. However, with the GT being so thin and light, I'm more inclined to carry this thing around with me, like many of us used to do with a Day Planner or such (I've also owned several different PDAs over the years). I have an Android phone, but there are some things I would rather do on a device with a larger screen. Joe |
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07-11-2011, 10:38 AM | #41 |
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just like Flash, as soon as Apple didn't use it on their iDevices Flash was supposed to die within the year. How'd that work out for ya?
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07-11-2011, 12:51 PM | #42 |
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Thanks, looks like a tank! I sure don't care for that charger and think the Full-sized connectors are a bit outdated. But can see the advantage of usb host! (particularly for thumb-drives)
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07-11-2011, 04:20 PM | #44 |
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I played with the Demo unit at Best Buy. Some comments.
The big bezel around the screen. Yeech. Makes it too big for my mini messenger bag. Weight was passable. Had all the features it claimed, ++good. Can use and external USB keyboard. ++good. I hate the power brick. 19V. There's no reason it couldn't have been designed for a 12V @3 Amps, like lots of other devices. Have to keep a separate power brick along for the tablet. Yeech. Since there is not other tablet around that has a user replaceable battery, full SD card reader (including SDXC), and standard HDMI out, it's Hobson's choice. I'll buy it now, while I can still get it. In the final analysis, it boils down to what do you want from a tablet. Do you want a fully capable computer or a limited gadget? The internals are good enough for a full computer, if you allow it to hook up to enough peripherals. The OS is one lung, but no worse than, say, WIN 3.1. Shrug. Over time the OS'es will expand, and so will the application programs. The question is, are you willing to pitch out all your old software and restart from scratch. Or are you just looking for a cool toy? I want a PMP with HDMI out that will last longer than the battery. The Thrive fits the bill, (and currently it's the only one that does) even if too big. Everything else is gravy. Today I can buy a 128GB SDXC for $250 or so. Next year it'll be $150. That's a lot of storage of media files, and no worry or expense for wireless connections. But I'm old school...Your mileage may differ. |
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