02-24-2011, 12:43 PM | #1 |
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Xoom, anyone get one?
I heard the book reader is pretty good, just not a lot to offer in books at the moment, but with the Kindle Apps, and Nook apps I see that as a non issue.
I am just wondering if anyone has it, and their thoughts. Thinking about the 600, or 800 one. (do I want a contract or no basically). |
02-24-2011, 07:25 PM | #2 |
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I did. Love it. I am presently trying to figure out how to put my Calibre collection on it for use in Google Books. I'm thinking it's not possible I don't want to use a 3rd party book app if I can avoid it.
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02-25-2011, 12:25 AM | #3 |
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Just got it home an hour ago. I love it so far, but some of the apps have slight glitches. CoolReader works flawlessly, but Aldiko (what I usually use on my phone) seems to cut off the last couple of lines on the page, so you cannot really use it to read with. Repligo works great, except that the settings menu is a little screwed up, and you cannot get to nigh mode. I have not tried others, but oh my god, do I love this tablet!!!!
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02-25-2011, 07:07 AM | #5 |
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I want one....
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02-25-2011, 10:19 AM | #7 |
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02-25-2011, 02:16 PM | #10 |
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I got it... LOVE IT.
I did the 600 version with 2 year plan. 20 bucks a month. this is what I been waiting for in a Tab. Though not a fan of the book app, but got nook and Kindle. Angry Birds looks impressive. |
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I got mine yesterday - LOVE IT!
The reader is very nice but I have not had enough time to give an adequate test ride. I did install the Kindle app and it displays beautifully. The display is gorgeous and is very nearly the same dimension as the DX, which is perfect for books and periodicals. Still getting my feet wet... |
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dude (dudette?), buy one. I impulsed it, and I am so happy.
Seriously I called about upgrading my phone (R2D2 Droid) to see if they had it in. So I decided let me ask if they had the xoom. She said UPS just walked in. I felt like Jake Blues and saw the light. Got up, told my co-workers I'll be back , walked to verizon store and bought it. And actually I am happy with the 3g thing and being able to pull up youtube vids and other stuff at work. Can't wait to test PDF's when I get home. O nook app works perfect. Better than my nook lol. I am going to give that to someone else now. The book app is working better, first time I loaded it took forever to load, but now it is swift. Must be a first use thing. BackbreakerHD looks great. A lot of apps so far work good, but I have had some glitches. I say in about a week or two there will be a lot of updated apps as they are already flowing. So happy with this purchase, and to think I almost folded on an iPad. O note, the Microsd slot does not work yet, until an update from google (I am sensing with the 4G update since they share the same slot) and no flash, but adobe said in a few weeks. so happy. Last edited by rock; 02-25-2011 at 05:17 PM. |
02-25-2011, 10:15 PM | #15 |
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I read online that you will need to mail your Xoom back to Verizon to get it updated to 4G. Six business days turn around time! Glad you all are enjoying your new tablets. Am curious how folks are taking to it. I expect that Calibre will incorporate Xoom into their programming so you can seamlessly transfer e-books to your units. BTW, what does it weigh? My biggest complaint about the iPad is the weight, especially for bedtime reading.
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