Detailed Comparison of iPad2 against other tablets

debteb · 03-02-2011, 11:09 PM

Saw this on Android Central. The only tablet that comes close to our beloved NC (7 inch category) is the upcoming BlackBerry Playbook which is still pricey at $499.
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amujee · 03-03-2011, 12:08 PM

To be fair, no other tablet comes close to the NC in it's price range. However, the Playbook has mostly better hardware specs over the NC so that might justify the price difference for some people.

aagstn · 03-03-2011, 07:56 PM

What is important to me is the screen quality for reading and the NC is tops in that category at 169 ppi. That combined with $250 is what was the winner for me. New iPad 2 seems cool, but I mostly want to read not play games so the improved speed isn't a big deal.

drv · 03-03-2011, 10:23 PM

Never mind.

madsquabbles · 03-04-2011, 09:31 AM

unless they come at a decent price off contract 3 of the tablets are already off my list. i will not be lured into any over valued, over priced contract.

debteb · 03-04-2011, 12:57 PM

On the Android front, Moto Xoom is coming to Costco and Sam's Club and retailing at $539. Costco usually have a 3 month return policy. I might give Xoom a try. Don't know.

cmanbrazil · 03-06-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aagstn

What is important to me is the screen quality for reading and the NC is tops in that category at 169 ppi. That combined with $250 is what was the winner for me. New iPad 2 seems cool, but I mostly want to read not play games so the improved speed isn't a big deal.

I'm totally with you. I will eventually get a wifi ipad, but for reading on the go, the size of the nook is excellent.

madsquabbles · 03-07-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by debteb

On the Android front, Moto Xoom is coming to Costco and Sam's Club and retailing at $539. Costco usually have a 3 month return policy. I might give Xoom a try. Don't know.

has this been confirmed anywhere? i haven't seen it going past rumor status yet. other than that pic that's been circulating for a device that may not be out for a few months, i haven't seen any confirmations yet.

though if it does come out at that price i may end up selling my ipad.

debteb · 03-07-2011, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madsquabbles

has this been confirmed anywhere? i haven't seen it going past rumor status yet. other than that pic that's been circulating for a device that may not be out for a few months, i haven't seen any confirmations yet.

though if it does come out at that price i may end up selling my ipad.

I'll take this back. My friend in Boulder, CO confirmed that Xoom will debut at Costco for around $639 for a contract.

My apologies if I raised unwarranted hopes. Was unduly excited about the price.

SCION · 03-07-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by debteb

I'll take this back. My friend in Boulder, CO confirmed that Xoom will debut at Costco for around $639 for a contract.

My apologies if I raised unwarranted hopes. Was unduly excited about the price.

So reluctant to buy these things with inflated prices. The Galaxy Tab 7" is now going for $250 on contract. It was ridiculously priced when it debuted.

afv011 · 03-07-2011, 01:48 PM

Unless Moto, Samsung and Co. come with decent prices, Apple will have a field day. Although the iPad and the iPad2 are just oversized iPods, people seem to be under the impression that Apple products are better (may or may not be the case, it's besides the point I'm trying to make), and therefore most people will most likely go for an iPad if the price of alternative tables is the same or similar.

I personally would not pay more than $400 for a 10" tablet, WiFi only.

madsquabbles · 03-07-2011, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by debteb

I'll take this back. My friend in Boulder, CO confirmed that Xoom will debut at Costco for around $639 for a contract.

My apologies if I raised unwarranted hopes. Was unduly excited about the price.

not too bad. it's less than the price of comparable ipad. 32GB costs 599 plus 39.99 for the hdmi adapter and 29.99 for sd/usb (camera) connection.

i don't know how people think this costs more than an ipad. more than a 16GB ipad, yes, but againsta similarly equipped ipad it actually comes in better.

RAH · 03-07-2011, 02:20 PM

I don't understand why these devices seem to require you to have a contract with some damn phone company. Why can't I just buy one to use as a tablet computer? I think I can buy an iPad without a contract, right? Or am I missing something?

Actually, I think I saw that the Motorola Zoom can be bought without a contract for something like $800. Who's kidding who here?

Bilbo1967 · 03-07-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAH

I don't understand why these devices seem to require you to have a contract with some damn phone company. Why can't I just buy one to use as a tablet computer? I think I can buy an iPad without a contract, right? Or am I missing something?

Actually, I think I saw that the Motorola Zoom can be bought without a contract for something like $800. Who's kidding who here?

You can buy a wifi only Xoom (so, obviously, no contract) for a lot less that $800 - possibly as low as $539 at Sam's Club.

RAH · 03-07-2011, 03:49 PM

OK, that's good news (about buying without a contract for a not-ridiculous amount). Thanks!

03-02-2011, 11:09 PM	#1
debteb Connoisseur Posts: 66 Karma: 238 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: NOOKcolor, EVO, HP Touchpad	Detailed Comparison of iPad2 against other tablets Saw this on Android Central. The only tablet that comes close to our beloved NC (7 inch category) is the upcoming BlackBerry Playbook which is still pricey at $499. -----------------------------------------------------------------------

03-04-2011, 12:57 PM	#6
debteb Connoisseur Posts: 66 Karma: 238 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: NOOKcolor, EVO, HP Touchpad	On the Android front, Moto Xoom is coming to Costco and Sam's Club and retailing at $539. Costco usually have a 3 month return policy. I might give Xoom a try. Don't know. Last edited by debteb; 03-07-2011 at 01:21 PM. Reason: Sorry for the wrong price info.

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amujee Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 272 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orange County, SoCal Device: Kindle Voyage (soon, I hope)	To be fair, no other tablet comes close to the NC in it's price range. However, the Playbook has mostly better hardware specs over the NC so that might justify the price difference for some people.

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aagstn Evangelist Posts: 422 Karma: 1004351 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3, iPad mini 2	What is important to me is the screen quality for reading and the NC is tops in that category at 169 ppi. That combined with $250 is what was the winner for me. New iPad 2 seems cool, but I mostly want to read not play games so the improved speed isn't a big deal.

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drv Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 142 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Nook Color	Never mind.

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afv011 Captain Penguin Posts: 2,966 Karma: 2079999999 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Device: Kobo Clara BW, Kobo Libra 2, Nook Glowlight	Unless Moto, Samsung and Co. come with decent prices, Apple will have a field day. Although the iPad and the iPad2 are just oversized iPods, people seem to be under the impression that Apple products are better (may or may not be the case, it's besides the point I'm trying to make), and therefore most people will most likely go for an iPad if the price of alternative tables is the same or similar. I personally would not pay more than $400 for a 10" tablet, WiFi only.

03-07-2011, 02:20 PM	#13
RAH Guru Posts: 615 Karma: 575652 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hampton, NH Device: Kobo Aura H20; Kobo ClaraBW	I don't understand why these devices seem to require you to have a contract with some damn phone company. Why can't I just buy one to use as a tablet computer? I think I can buy an iPad without a contract, right? Or am I missing something? Actually, I think I saw that the Motorola Zoom can be bought without a contract for something like $800. Who's kidding who here?

03-07-2011, 03:49 PM	#15
RAH Guru Posts: 615 Karma: 575652 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hampton, NH Device: Kobo Aura H20; Kobo ClaraBW	OK, that's good news (about buying without a contract for a not-ridiculous amount). Thanks!