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Originally Posted by wodin
Yes, that would be me!
And since I waited until the price dropped ($399 US with 3G but without contract), the overpriced part doesn't apply. I'm more than happy to pay for data, I just don't want to be locked in for two years.
Froyo does everything I want, so if I get HoneyComb; well, I'll have to see if I want the upgrade.
But the biggest point for me is that IT FITS IN MY POCKET! I’m still at a loss as to why it seems that everyone (most manufacturers) has bought into Jobs’ hype about 10” being the only viable form factor for a tablet. It’s just not true. Did I mention, it fits in my pocket?
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Hey, I'm not knocking the 7" tablet. I owned and enjoyed a rooted nook color for quite some time. I actually really like the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and might pick up the wifi only one some day (when I can afford it).
My point is that the 7" devices are in a different class, and also serve a different purpose than the larger ones. Portability vs. Screen real estate. It's like the netbook vs the laptop, each has its purpose. I also think that the 7" tablets should be cheaper than the bigger tablets. When the Galaxy Tab was $500 on contract, that was too much (although it did gradually come down). At $350, the wifi Galaxy Tab is reasonable compared to the $500 and up tablets. Compared with the $400 Asus, it starts to become a stretch. I think $300 would be the ideal price and a great value. With all of the recent competition, that may happen.