Which Android Tablet ? - Page 2

CharlieBird · 04-11-2011, 01:54 PM

Asus. I had one of their Eee900s (I got it for a song off Woot) and I was very impressed w/Asus quality. Because it was so inexpensive I roared ahead tinkering/hacking and learned a lot and never once had a problem recovering from disasters. I finally gifted it to a friend's young son who uses it for hours daily with nary a problem.

I am really tempted by the enTourage Pocket eDGe on sale for $200, but leaning more towards waiting for the Transformer and maybe using the $200 for the keyboard dock—sort a hoping the eDGe sells out so I don't have to decide!

I am so fond of my QT7 running Eclair 2.1 that I can hardly wait to get Honeycomb in hand.

Jabby · 04-11-2011, 01:59 PM

Acer and Asus are both bringing to market, this month, 10.1 (1280X800) tablets.

The Asus has gotten my attention since it has an optional keyboard and I have an Asus Netbook that has served me well. Best Buy had an Ad up at $399 for the base unit but has since pulled it down.

Anyway here are a couple of links if you care to look.

Regards - John

http://www.slashgear.com/asus-eee-pa...a500-08145156/

http://www.slashgear.com/asus-eee-pa...ideo-30143387/

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/04...retail-launch/

Amalthia · 04-11-2011, 06:11 PM

At 600 dollars with a 2 year contract the Xoom isn't exactly a great impulse purchase.

pphilipp · 04-11-2011, 06:34 PM

Perhaps something besides Android?
Android is extremely similar to iOS... Some things better, other things worse. One Android advantage is slightly better multitasking.
But new HP video shows their tablet running WebOS to have far better multitasking than either iOS or Android.

I still haven't seen an Android tablet to be on par with an iPad... Perhaps HP is on the right track. I have no loyalty to Apple or Android...maybe now there will be something which shows an authentic advantage over the iPad.

kennyc · 04-11-2011, 06:51 PM

I have the Xoom, but I expect same or better from other manufacturers soon..

Like the monk says, the Rooted Nook is a great deal! I'm tempted myself.

boswd · 04-11-2011, 07:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Amalthia

At 600 dollars with a 2 year contract the Xoom isn't exactly a great impulse purchase.

You can get a wifi only xoom for 599 as well

wodin · 04-11-2011, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =X=

Also a slight correction its the "Samsung Galaxy Tab" not "Samsung Galaxy S Tab".

=X=

Also, at this point there is no Samsung Galaxy Tab Honeycomb. There is a very rough alpha Honeycomb port at XDA-developers, but it's by no means ready for a production Tab.

wodin · 04-11-2011, 08:16 PM

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab (Froyo), and the reason I'd (did) choose it over a Xoom is the 7" form factor. Despite what Jobs says, my Tab fits in my front trousers pocket, and is with me always. I can't imagine lugging around a 10" iPad or Xoom or what have you. A Nook Color and Archos 70 were also on the list, but now that I have my Tab, I find that 3G data is a requirement. So until something better in 7" comes out, I'm satisfied.

BTW, I also looked at the 5" Dell, but it is exclusive to AT&T, and is too close in size to my 4.3” HTC EVO 4G to warrant another phone.

boswd · 04-11-2011, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wodin

Also, at this point there is no Samsung Galaxy Tab Honeycomb. There is a very rough alpha Honeycomb port at XDA-developers, but it's by no means ready for a production Tab.

sure there is most likey be out this summer

http://www.pcworld.com/article/22280...9_and_101.html

wodin · 04-12-2011, 01:30 PM

Yes, the 8.9" and 10" Samsungs will be HC, but at this point there is only the 7" model, which is Froyo.

GreenMonkey · 04-13-2011, 03:40 AM

Right now a rooted / custom rom Nook Color is still the tablet to beat at $250, IMO. The Galaxy Tab wi-fi is a close 2nd at $350, and for those that don't want to mess with rooting, flashing, etc. If you really like GPS and Skype...then the Tab is #1 as far as bang/buck. I don't really need 'em, so the $100 less it better IMO.

The Viewsonic G-tab is good if you like those honking big 10"+ tablets (not for me) but the viewing angles apparently suck on it - and that's a big con in my book. The IPS screen on the Nook Color is a big, big feature to me.

I like the upcoming HTC Flyer (has a stylus!!!) but it'll probably be very pricey.

boswd · 04-13-2011, 12:42 PM

5 day report

The xoom and the Asus are in a tight horse race so far with the Asus with a 12 to 9 lead.
I think this may be due to it's rumored afforadable price of $550 with keyboard and $400 without (Prices are not yet confirmed US pricing). but with AmazonUK showing the Asus at a very affordable 429 pounds for tablet with keyboard and 379 pounds without, it seems the US pricing rumor should be right. Plus Asus marketing the laptop feature/keyboard with the tablet as one device is a very smart move that I think has peaked many, including myself, interest.

glad to see the Xoom holding strong.

Other so far is your leader I'm guessing its a combo of many from the Nook color, htc, Sony's, LG and maybe some other lower end tablets.

The one that is shocking to me so far is the lack of love for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab (honeycomb) which will be just as featured rich as the xoom and Asus but also coming in as the thinnest, and even thinner than the iPad 2.
I have a watchful eye on that one as well, if they throw in a Super AmoLED screen on this, this would be very tough to pass up. I'm surprised this hasn't generated that much buzz around this forum.

=X= · 04-13-2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boswd

5 day report

The xoom and the Asus are in a tight horse race so far with the Asus with a 12 to 9 lead.
I think this may be due to it's rumored afforadable price of $550 with keyboard and $400 without (Prices are not yet confirmed US pricing). but with AmazonUK showing the Asus at a very affordable 429 pounds for tablet with keyboard and 379 pounds without, it seems the US pricing rumor should be right. Plus Asus marketing the laptop feature/keyboard with the tablet as one device is a very smart move that I think has peaked many, including myself, interest.

glad to see the Xoom holding strong.

Other so far is your leader I'm guessing its a combo of many from the Nook color, htc, Sony's, LG and maybe some other lower end tablets.

The one that is shocking to me so far is the lack of love for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab (honeycomb) which will be just as featured rich as the xoom and Asus but also coming in as the thinnest, and even thinner than the iPad 2.
I have a watchful eye on that one as well, if they throw in a Super AmoLED screen on this, this would be very tough to pass up. I'm surprised this hasn't generated that much buzz around this forum.

I say you redo the Poll and include all the tablets, present and forth coming.

Ya, SAMOLED is just not going to happen at least this year. For me the device that really holds the most interest is the LG G Slate. While it will have similar hardware as the others, the BUS design makes it a faster tablet than the others. The LG Optimus phone has the same design and is already showing superior performance over other phones with the same specs.

I'm just waiting to see what their screen quality and price is.

As for samsung, I'm not surprised. Samsung makes excellent hardware but their support, if you want to call it that, is lacking.

Personally I'm really waiting for something like the LG G Slate with a 7" screen, right now very happy with my CM7 nookCOLOR and will not buy a device with a larger screen size.

=X=

boswd · 04-13-2011, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =X=

I say you redo the Poll and include all the tablets, present and forth coming.

Ya, SAMOLED is just not going to happen at least this year. For me the device that really holds the most interest is the LG G Slate. While it will have similar hardware as the others, the BUS design makes it a faster tablet than the others. The LG Optimus phone has the same design and is already showing superior performance over other phones with the same specs.

I'm just waiting to see what their screen quality and price is.

As for samsung, I'm not surprised. Samsung makes excellent hardware but their support, if you want to call it that, is lacking.

Personally I'm really waiting for something like the LG G Slate with a 7" screen, right now very happy with my CM7 nookCOLOR and will not buy a device with a larger screen size.

=X=

I wanted to edit the poll as to give the LG, htc, their own slot but I don't know how. and I would also would like to add the Vizo one as well, that has interesting specs but since CES haven't heard a peep out of Vizo. But from what they showed off it look pretty cool.

so how do I get to edit the poll?

wodin · 04-13-2011, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =X=

As for samsung, I'm not surprised. Samsung makes excellent hardware but their support, if you want to call it that, is lacking.

=X=

Yup! Sure glad my SGT does everything I want, for now.

View Poll Results: Which Android Tablet
Motorola Xoom (Honeycomb)	10	15.38%
Samsung Galaxy S Tab (Froyo)	6	9.23%
Samsung Galaxy S Tab (Honeycomb)	4	6.15%
Asus Eee Pad Transformer (Honeycomb)	17	26.15%
Acer A500 (Honeycomb)	5	7.69%
other	23	35.38%
Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll

04-11-2011, 06:34 PM	#19
pphilipp Addict Posts: 219 Karma: 156088 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Smokies Device: Apple iPad 3 (I have owned many other tablets)	Perhaps something besides Android? Android is extremely similar to iOS... Some things better, other things worse. One Android advantage is slightly better multitasking. But new HP video shows their tablet running WebOS to have far better multitasking than either iOS or Android. I still haven't seen an Android tablet to be on par with an iPad... Perhaps HP is on the right track. I have no loyalty to Apple or Android...maybe now there will be something which shows an authentic advantage over the iPad. Last edited by pphilipp; 04-11-2011 at 06:38 PM.

04-13-2011, 03:40 AM	#26
GreenMonkey DRM hater Posts: 945 Karma: 2066176 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Device: Nook ST glow, Kindle Voyage	Right now a rooted / custom rom Nook Color is still the tablet to beat at $250, IMO. The Galaxy Tab wi-fi is a close 2nd at $350, and for those that don't want to mess with rooting, flashing, etc. If you really like GPS and Skype...then the Tab is #1 as far as bang/buck. I don't really need 'em, so the $100 less it better IMO. The Viewsonic G-tab is good if you like those honking big 10"+ tablets (not for me) but the viewing angles apparently suck on it - and that's a big con in my book. The IPS screen on the Nook Color is a big, big feature to me. I like the upcoming HTC Flyer (has a stylus!!!) but it'll probably be very pricey. Last edited by GreenMonkey; 04-13-2011 at 03:55 AM.

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04-11-2011, 01:54 PM	#16
CharlieBird ¿Huh? Posts: 349 Karma: 1004526 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: rural Jalisco Device: HiSense A7 CC, Fire HD6, Kobo Libra2	Asus. I had one of their Eee900s (I got it for a song off Woot) and I was very impressed w/Asus quality. Because it was so inexpensive I roared ahead tinkering/hacking and learned a lot and never once had a problem recovering from disasters. I finally gifted it to a friend's young son who uses it for hours daily with nary a problem. I am really tempted by the enTourage Pocket eDGe on sale for $200, but leaning more towards waiting for the Transformer and maybe using the $200 for the keyboard dock—sort a hoping the eDGe sells out so I don't have to decide! I am so fond of my QT7 running Eclair 2.1 that I can hardly wait to get Honeycomb in hand.

04-11-2011, 01:59 PM	#17
Jabby Jr. - Junior Member Posts: 586 Karma: 2000358 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alabama Device: Archos, Asus, HP, Lenovo, Nexus and Samsung tablets in 7,8 and 10"	Acer and Asus are both bringing to market, this month, 10.1 (1280X800) tablets. The Asus has gotten my attention since it has an optional keyboard and I have an Asus Netbook that has served me well. Best Buy had an Ad up at $399 for the base unit but has since pulled it down. Anyway here are a couple of links if you care to look. Regards - John http://www.slashgear.com/asus-eee-pa...a500-08145156/ http://www.slashgear.com/asus-eee-pa...ideo-30143387/ http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/04...retail-launch/

04-11-2011, 06:11 PM	#18
Amalthia Wizard Posts: 1,158 Karma: 32196 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Device: Sony Reader PRS-505, PRS-650, PRS-T3, Pocketbook HD2	At 600 dollars with a 2 year contract the Xoom isn't exactly a great impulse purchase.

04-11-2011, 06:51 PM	#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 the Xoom, but I expect same or better from other manufacturers soon.. Like the monk says, the Rooted Nook is a great deal! I'm tempted myself.

04-11-2011, 08:16 PM	#23
wodin Illiterate Posts: 10,279 Karma: 37848716 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Sandwich Isles Device: Samsung Galaxy S10+, Microsoft Surface Pro	I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab (Froyo), and the reason I'd (did) choose it over a Xoom is the 7" form factor. Despite what Jobs says, my Tab fits in my front trousers pocket, and is with me always. I can't imagine lugging around a 10" iPad or Xoom or what have you. A Nook Color and Archos 70 were also on the list, but now that I have my Tab, I find that 3G data is a requirement. So until something better in 7" comes out, I'm satisfied. BTW, I also looked at the 5" Dell, but it is exclusive to AT&T, and is too close in size to my 4.3” HTC EVO 4G to warrant another phone.

04-12-2011, 01:30 PM	#25
wodin Illiterate Posts: 10,279 Karma: 37848716 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Sandwich Isles Device: Samsung Galaxy S10+, Microsoft Surface Pro	Yes, the 8.9" and 10" Samsungs will be HC, but at this point there is only the 7" model, which is Froyo.

04-13-2011, 12:42 PM	#27
boswd Banned Posts: 2,391 Karma: 1001781 Join Date: May 2010 Device: The Nook, Nook color and Droid X	5 day report The xoom and the Asus are in a tight horse race so far with the Asus with a 12 to 9 lead. I think this may be due to it's rumored afforadable price of $550 with keyboard and $400 without (Prices are not yet confirmed US pricing). but with AmazonUK showing the Asus at a very affordable 429 pounds for tablet with keyboard and 379 pounds without, it seems the US pricing rumor should be right. Plus Asus marketing the laptop feature/keyboard with the tablet as one device is a very smart move that I think has peaked many, including myself, interest. glad to see the Xoom holding strong. Other so far is your leader I'm guessing its a combo of many from the Nook color, htc, Sony's, LG and maybe some other lower end tablets. The one that is shocking to me so far is the lack of love for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab (honeycomb) which will be just as featured rich as the xoom and Asus but also coming in as the thinnest, and even thinner than the iPad 2. I have a watchful eye on that one as well, if they throw in a Super AmoLED screen on this, this would be very tough to pass up. I'm surprised this hasn't generated that much buzz around this forum.

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