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Noah98 · 12-23-2011, 11:21 PM

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This has been hashed out over and over, with "definitive" answers both pro and con.

All I can say is that, so far as I know, ALL Android 2.3 devices have the same basic limitations and capabilities in this area, i.e. that they CAN move apps to SD card memory, but ONLY if the app allows it. Fortunately, most 'huge' apps now DO allow it.

Not true; all Android 2.3 devices do not have the same basic limitations. The Vizio does not allow you to move apps to the actual SD card memory because it has a fake internal sd card partition (this was a poor decision by Vizio). Unfortunately, when you try to move an app to the actual sd card, it just moves it to the internal "sd card" partition. Other 2.3 devices don't do this (for example: my Samsung Galaxy Tab, and my old rooted Nook Color). You can only use the actual sd card for music, movies, videos, etc., but not apps. Other Vizio tablet owners can confirm this unfortunate memory partitioning.

As far as the viewing angles go, there really is no excuse. My Samsung Galaxy Tab (which is not ips), Blackberry Playbook, the Nook Color, and my wife's Kindle Fire all have wonderful viewing angles. The only tablets that I have seen with bad viewing angles are the Acer Iconia A100, Viewsonic Gtablet, and to a lesser extent, the Vizio Tablet. Bottom line, there are enough tablets on the market with acceptable viewing angles, that I have to call shenanigans on any excuses for Vizio.

I'm not running the device down. I think it was an excellent value, and my dad is going to love it for Christmas. I just want both the pros and cons clear so that potential buyers know what to expect. I think the best thing about it is the size and aspect ratio of the screen.

12-23-2011, 11:21 PM	#40
Noah98 Eccentric Posts: 510 Karma: 342150 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Device: The nook, ipad 3, Kindle Fire HD (8.9), Kindle Paperwhite	[QUOTE=delphin;1892979] This has been hashed out over and over, with "definitive" answers both pro and con. All I can say is that, so far as I know, ALL Android 2.3 devices have the same basic limitations and capabilities in this area, i.e. that they CAN move apps to SD card memory, but ONLY if the app allows it. Fortunately, most 'huge' apps now DO allow it. Not true; all Android 2.3 devices do not have the same basic limitations. The Vizio does not allow you to move apps to the actual SD card memory because it has a fake internal sd card partition (this was a poor decision by Vizio). Unfortunately, when you try to move an app to the actual sd card, it just moves it to the internal "sd card" partition. Other 2.3 devices don't do this (for example: my Samsung Galaxy Tab, and my old rooted Nook Color). You can only use the actual sd card for music, movies, videos, etc., but not apps. Other Vizio tablet owners can confirm this unfortunate memory partitioning. As far as the viewing angles go, there really is no excuse. My Samsung Galaxy Tab (which is not ips), Blackberry Playbook, the Nook Color, and my wife's Kindle Fire all have wonderful viewing angles. The only tablets that I have seen with bad viewing angles are the Acer Iconia A100, Viewsonic Gtablet, and to a lesser extent, the Vizio Tablet. Bottom line, there are enough tablets on the market with acceptable viewing angles, that I have to call shenanigans on any excuses for Vizio. I'm not running the device down. I think it was an excellent value, and my dad is going to love it for Christmas. I just want both the pros and cons clear so that potential buyers know what to expect. I think the best thing about it is the size and aspect ratio of the screen. Last edited by Noah98; 12-24-2011 at 07:26 AM.