Motorola Xoom with Android 3.0 - Page 2

boswd · 01-14-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mgmueller

And still Samsung has sold about 1.5m Galaxy Tabs so far. Not so bad for a crippled unit.

thats worldwide here in the state's I wouldn't say it was a flop but this had the potential to be huge. Samsung went with the local carriers and their contracts and not offering a reasonable priced wifi only.

It's too bad, I like it alot, love the form factor of it.

Dulin's Books · 01-17-2011, 11:11 AM

what annoyed me most about the Tab is the removal of the phone capabilities in Stateside models. I would have easily switched from my 3 year old dumb phone to the Tab with blue tooth devices for a phone and tablet combined. As soon as they dropped that for here it was off my list.

jocampo · 01-17-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cjp

Motorola hasn't come out and directly say that there will never be a wi-fi only version, but the initial production will be like that of the Samsung Galaxy Tab - carrier (Verizon) only.

That's too bad. Although this has everything I desire in a "just for fun" tablet, I cannot justify having to pay for a data plan for both a Droid AND a tablet. Ugh!

I just bought one from Tmobile WITHOUT contract.

... I do have to pay about 40 but I can cancel anytime without penalty. If that happen, it can be used as wifi device only, without 3G access.

Also, don't go for ATT or Verizon (no, I don't work for Tmobile) but Tmobile one has the Bluetooth option unlocked and it's not bloated with crappy ATT or Verizon apps. Tmobile 3G data connection is unlimited, on Verizon and ATT you pay per Byte.

madsquabbles · 01-18-2011, 08:22 AM

if this post is true, i'll be staying away from all samsung devices.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913045

had a galaxy tab btw for 28 days, but took it back after seeing CES.

kennyc · 01-18-2011, 08:29 AM

I have no reason to believe it is NOT true.

jocampo · 01-18-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by madsquabbles

if this post is true, i'll be staying away from all samsung devices.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913045

had a galaxy tab btw for 28 days, but took it back after seeing CES.

I would not buy a device for what it can give me in a future, but what it can give me now! I am not saying with this that I do not like Os updates but people should keep expectations clear when buying a computer / tablet instead of thinking in rooting or installing next version of Linux. If you had that in mind before putting your hand in your pocket, fine, otherwise think twice. Typical case is Nook Color. A locked system that people buy with the hope of rooting or finding someone who can provide the hack.

Right now, there is no other tablet with most recent Android version that can fit the bill. It is small, responsive, flash support and full Android Market. Will be the same in 2 or 3 months? maybe not, but that's part of the IT race, every 6 months or so something new comes out.

madsquabbles · 01-21-2011, 07:05 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/21/m...ng-to-verizon/

rumor now, but $800 freaking dollars! I'd assume sans contract since the price is steep and the fact that they don't sell the galaxy tab with a contract.

I had already made up my mind to not get one after reading motorolas stance on the encrypted boot loaders and how all their devices will now have them.

SCION · 01-21-2011, 07:22 PM

What is it with the no-Wifi versions of these tablets at initial release? People come down on Apple for giving people what they want.

HansTWN · 01-21-2011, 11:21 PM

800 dollars? Lol, that Asus EP121 Windows 7 tablet looks better every day. Only drawback is the battery life which is reported at about 4 - 4 1/2 hours. You get a powerful computer with full Wacom capabilities for just 200 USD more. Looks like the early Honeycomb adopters will be taken for a ride, as usual.

Maggie Leung · 01-22-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by madsquabbles

I had already made up my mind to not get one after reading motorolas stance on the encrypted boot loaders and how all their devices will now have them.

FYI: Motorola has come out and clarified / backtracked / waffled on the boot loaders. (Verb depends on whom you believe.) They posted a statement on Facebook, tech blogs have reported. (I don't use Facebook, so have read the news only on tech blogs.)

Shykat · 01-22-2011, 08:47 PM

I keep reading about all the different Android tablets that are due for release... Currently, I like the looks of the ASUS Slide and the Motorola Xoom.... but I still drool over my Sister in Law's iPad.

Have anyone of you seen mention of how much internal memory the Xoom will have? 16 gig, 23 gig, 64 gig??

The Androids will have sd slots for memory expansion/storage which is important but then the iPad 2 is rumored to be coming with an sd slot, now.

When I travel, I usually stay in places that have free wifi and I have a wireless network at home and at work so I don't know how much use I would get out of the 3G network.

Verizon's 3G plans are something like 1 gig of data for $20/month or 5 gig of data for $35/month.

I admit to having a bad case of I WANT IT NOW - itis. But which one to get is the big question. I have an Android phone and love the apps for that but I see the market flooded with accessories for the iPad.... like the bluetooth keyboard portfolio available for the iPad from Brookstone.. keyboard and case all in one. I wonder if it would work with the Xoom or only with the iPad.

And for those of you who already have Android based tablets or even the iPad ones... is there an mIRC like program available??

I read mention of getting the Xoom without a data plan and just using the wifi and/or getting a TMobile account which is unlimited data... but what is the price of that access and will it be available for use with the Xoom or is the Xoom locked into the Verizon network only for 3G?

Shykat

madsquabbles · 01-25-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

What is it with the no-Wifi versions of these tablets at initial release? People come down on Apple for giving people what they want.

no crap. i love android, but all these devices tied to contracts are deal breakers. not to mention the price being pretty steep already.

why can't they sell them at $200 + contract (still wouldn't get it as i have tethering)? my phone off contract is $550 - more than a galaxy tab off contract. the tablet costs $400 vs $200 for my phone on contract.

Wetdogeared · 02-07-2011, 07:58 AM

MOTOROLA XOOM portal now live.

Starts with SuperBowl commercial.

kennyc · 02-07-2011, 08:17 AM

I love it! Seems the tables have turned.

Graham · 02-07-2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

MOTOROLA XOOM portal now live.

Starts with SuperBowl commercial.

Trouble is the whole site seems to be Flash-based. So iPad users won't find out about it...

Graham

01-22-2011, 08:47 PM	#26
Shykat Groupie Posts: 194 Karma: 494052 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: iPhone, iPad Mini, my PC and Galaxy Tab A :)	Xoom vs iPad vs anyother Android tablet coming out I keep reading about all the different Android tablets that are due for release... Currently, I like the looks of the ASUS Slide and the Motorola Xoom.... but I still drool over my Sister in Law's iPad. Have anyone of you seen mention of how much internal memory the Xoom will have? 16 gig, 23 gig, 64 gig?? The Androids will have sd slots for memory expansion/storage which is important but then the iPad 2 is rumored to be coming with an sd slot, now. When I travel, I usually stay in places that have free wifi and I have a wireless network at home and at work so I don't know how much use I would get out of the 3G network. Verizon's 3G plans are something like 1 gig of data for $20/month or 5 gig of data for $35/month. I admit to having a bad case of I WANT IT NOW - itis. But which one to get is the big question. I have an Android phone and love the apps for that but I see the market flooded with accessories for the iPad.... like the bluetooth keyboard portfolio available for the iPad from Brookstone.. keyboard and case all in one. I wonder if it would work with the Xoom or only with the iPad. And for those of you who already have Android based tablets or even the iPad ones... is there an mIRC like program available?? I read mention of getting the Xoom without a data plan and just using the wifi and/or getting a TMobile account which is unlimited data... but what is the price of that access and will it be available for use with the Xoom or is the Xoom locked into the Verizon network only for 3G? Shykat

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01-17-2011, 11:11 AM	#17
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	what annoyed me most about the Tab is the removal of the phone capabilities in Stateside models. I would have easily switched from my 3 year old dumb phone to the Tab with blue tooth devices for a phone and tablet combined. As soon as they dropped that for here it was off my list.

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madsquabbles Groupie Posts: 160 Karma: 8698 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: samsung 8.9, galaxy note 10.1, galaxy note 2, nook hd+, ipad	if this post is true, i'll be staying away from all samsung devices. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913045 had a galaxy tab btw for 28 days, but took it back after seeing CES.

01-18-2011, 08:29 AM	#20
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I have no reason to believe it is NOT true.

01-21-2011, 07:05 PM	#22
madsquabbles Groupie Posts: 160 Karma: 8698 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: samsung 8.9, galaxy note 10.1, galaxy note 2, nook hd+, ipad	http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/21/m...ng-to-verizon/ rumor now, but $800 freaking dollars! I'd assume sans contract since the price is steep and the fact that they don't sell the galaxy tab with a contract. I had already made up my mind to not get one after reading motorolas stance on the encrypted boot loaders and how all their devices will now have them.

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SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	What is it with the no-Wifi versions of these tablets at initial release? People come down on Apple for giving people what they want.

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kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I love it! Seems the tables have turned.

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