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Just when I start liking the G-Tablet, my Archos 101 is scheduled to arrive Saturday!

Well, I knew this day would come, as I originally bought the G-Tablet as a hold-me-over until Archos got themselves together on the 101. And now it's here. I'll probably keep them both until my return date comes up on the G-Tablet. But, I can't see returning the Archos device.
Decisions, Decisions!

lol.. wow. Me to, I ordered the second it was up, and did 2 day. So mine should be coming saturday also. Maybe?
did you order Yesterday on Archos.com when the 101 went up for sale? and do 2 day shipping. My tracking number I have already, but it's not in UPS system yet

Did you guys consider you might prefer the g tablet? Remember archos 101 will probably never see gingerbread, and the tegra2 will have honeycomb support. The ui is probably better with the archos...for now. Just have to weigh the pros and cons. However there are a few features the 101 has that are nice, like hdmi and the kickstand.
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Please post a comparison after you have both. I'm sure many people are trying to make the same decisions as you. In particular can you post about the viewing angle and how laggy the tablet is?

xguntherc said:
lol.. wow. Me to, I ordered the second it was up, and did 2 day. So mine should be coming saturday also. Maybe?
did you order Yesterday on Archos.com when the 101 went up for sale? and do 2 day shipping. My tracking number I have already, but it's not in UPS system yet
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Yeah! LOL! I Got it yesterday with 2-day shipping . . . So, let me rephrase: I HOPE it gets here Saturday, waiting on the UPS update too.
I'll report back after playing with both. But right now I'm on a usb keyboard/case & a bluetooth mouse and loving this thing!

Crimton, you say that cuz of Archos bad update procedure in the past right. They've mentioned they need to and will improve that. Just like the Archos 101 was released with 2.1 in UK, and getting 2.2 in the next 2 weeks. End of November. They also said they will do future updates on these newer, better tablets. but we will see. Just like Samsung, they have a terrible track record.
I'm not buying the 101 for Gingerbread. I'm buying it for a cheap, low cost tablet to enjoy for the next few months. and in Feb, or March I'll get a 2.3 or 3.0 HTC or Moto tablet that will be feature complete and more of a tablet experience. Since 2.2 really isn't fully there yet. And what do you mean the tegra will have gingerbread support. because LG, and Moto are releasing Tegra 2 phones in Q1. Yea your right. but by then i'll be getting something better I'm sure.

Crimton said:
Did you guys consider you might prefer the g tablet? Remember archos 101 will probably never see gingerbread, and the tegra2 will have gingerbread support. The ui is probably better with the archos...for now. Just have to weigh the pros and cons. However there are a few features the 101 has that are nice, like hdmi and the kickstand.
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You may be correct. But, I'm not so concerned with Gingerbread right now, just the 2.2 upgrade later this month. There's no telling when the HDMI/hybrid cable will make it stateside from China for the Viewsonic. And, if they haven't fixed all the crap we've had to wade through on this forum to get this thing remotely close to passable by Black Friday sales, Viewsonic will be toast. LOL!
Can you imagine the everyday consumer turning this thing on to see what we saw with the TNT & no Flash Returns with be en masse!!!

Yup, black friday will be a disaster with no market, or flash like the box says. but yea.. Anyways I have a few things i don't like about the G-tablet. and I'm not really banking on Viewsonic fixing software much.
There's some great dev's here though, doing some good things. I'm sure it will be smooth as butter very soon. The media aspects of Archos sold me, the HDMI out, it's coded for some serious media handling and playback. I'll be using it to my TV often also. That and the kickstand, and the entire top isn't glass so it wont break as easy if dropped. No fingerprints on the entire top like the G. and I wont accidentally hit the soft keys all day long.
Anyways. my UPS is showing up now
Anyone know how I can pull the TnT keyboard n use on the Archos 101?

xguntherc said:
Yup, black friday will be a disaster with no market, or flash like the box says. but yea.. Anyways I have a few things i don't like about the G-tablet. and I'm not really banking on Viewsonic fixing software much.
There's some great dev's here though, doing some good things. I'm sure it will be smooth as butter very soon. The media aspects of Archos sold me, the HDMI out, it's coded for some serious media stuff. I'll be using it to my TV often also. That and the kickstand, and the entire top isn't glass so it wont break as easy if dropped. No fingerprints on the entire top like the G. and I wont accidentally hit the soft keys all day long.
Anyways. my UPS is showing up now
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Agreed al round!!
What's your delivery date???

I'd also like to hear a comparison between the two, if you have the time (I had pre-ordered the 101 until the Gtab showed up in my sites). I'm hearing mixed reviews on the LCD and I'm curious if it has the same viewing angle issues.
And if you could do a dump of /system, that would be awesome. I'd love to be able to port their media player over to the GTab.

MY delivery date isn't up yet, but UPS is showing Signature Confirmation Required. I work tomorrow and monday. damnit. I better have someone around to get it.
Yes beet, i will do whatever you need.. I saw a few video's of the 101 and 70 in action, and those video's alone the viewing angles seemed better than the G. My own video shows how bad the angles can be. That is why that video made me think otherwise.. Oh and there's a very good file manager that i think the 101 and 70 has. but I'm not sure. I also read rageinthecage gives temp root on the Archos. So we can temp root, do a titanium backup or what not if needed. but thats unconfirmed.

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I'd also like to hear a comparison between the two, if you have the time (I had pre-ordered the 101 until the Gtab showed up in my sites). I'm hearing mixed reviews on the LCD and I'm curious if it has the same viewing angle issues.
And if you could do a dump of /system, that would be awesome. I'd love to be able to port their media player over to the GTab.
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You may be correct. But, I'm not so concerned with Gingerbread right now, just the 2.2 upgrade later this month. There's no telling when the HDMI/hybrid cable will make it stateside from China for the Viewsonic. And, if they haven't fixed all the crap we've had to wade through on this forum to get this thing remotely close to passable by Black Friday sales, Viewsonic will be toast. LOL!
Can you imagine the everyday consumer turning this thing on to see what we saw with the TNT & no Flash Returns with be en masse!!!
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a combination of the two would be ideal. once we get the official hdmi dock that will eliminate the need for the kickstand and the hdmi port. i just hope that viewsonic is gonna get some updates out to us quick. i know what you're saying about not being worried about gingerbread right now(however i believe i meant honeycomb, tablets will be shipping with it soon http://androidandme.com/2010/11/tab...th-tegra-2-could-arrive-as-early-as-february/) but i also do not want a device that will be outdated soon after i buy it. i would love to see a comparison of the 2 though while you have them both.

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Crimton, you say that cuz of Archos bad update procedure in the past right. They've mentioned they need to and will improve that. Just like the Archos 101 was released with 2.1 in UK, and getting 2.2 in the next 2 weeks. End of November. They also said they will do future updates on these newer, better tablets. but we will see. Just like Samsung, they have a terrible track record.
I'm not buying the 101 for Gingerbread. I'm buying it for a cheap, low cost tablet to enjoy for the next few months. and in Feb, or March I'll get a 2.3 or 3.0 HTC or Moto tablet that will be feature complete and more of a tablet experience. Since 2.2 really isn't fully there yet. And what do you mean the tegra will have gingerbread support. because LG, and Moto are releasing Tegra 2 phones in Q1. Yea your right. but by then i'll be getting something better I'm sure.
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i agree, i am really looking towards an htc tablet as well. also i meant to say honeycomb not gingerbread(see link above), i believe that is whats supposed to be optimized for tablets. but when the htc tablets start rolling out my wife or daughter gets the g and i will get a new htc

Crimton said:
i agree, i am really looking towards an htc tablet as well. also i meant to say honeycomb not gingerbread(see link above), i believe that is whats supposed to be optimized for tablets. but when the htc tablets start rolling out my wife or daughter gets the g and i will get a new htc
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I'm right there with you dude! If/when that HTC tablet hits, my daughter gets a hand-me-down! LOL!

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MY delivery date isn't up yet, but UPS is showing Signature Confirmation Required. I work tomorrow and monday. damnit. I better have someone around to get it.
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Same here:
Tracking Detail
Billing information has been sent to UPS. Check site later for updated shipment status or contact shipper for more details.
Tracking Information
Tracking Number: 1ZXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Status: Billing Information Received
Shipped To: GLEN ALLEN, VA, US
Shipped/Billed On: 11/19/2010
Type: Package
Service: NEXT DAY AIR
Special Instructions: SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Weight: 3.50 Lbs

aamon17 said:
I'm right there with you dude! If/when that HTC tablet hits, my daughter gets a hand-me-down! LOL!
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right and if everything goes right it should be just around tax return time ;-)

I am interested to know the plug-in comes with 101. I owned 2 of Archos 605 wifi devices. Archos charge for every plug-in. FOr example, DVD Mpeg2 play back, Web browser, Cinema plug-in. All plug-ins cost me almost same as the device. SPecially, the plug-ins are serial number specific, I can't reuse the same plug-in in the other one device I own. I am so curious to see what included in the price. As I saw the plug-in is downloadable but is option. Just my experience.

Crimton said:
Did you guys consider you might prefer the g tablet? Remember archos 101 will probably never see gingerbread, and the tegra2 will have honeycomb support. The ui is probably better with the archos...for now. Just have to weigh the pros and cons. However there are a few features the 101 has that are nice, like hdmi and the kickstand.
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Agreed. Flash performance, game emulators and Quake already play far better on the G-Tablet.
Out of box though, the 101 is better (obviously).
Tinker types = Gtablet

Ugghhh! UPS updated. My device will be here Monday not tomorrow. :-(

Archos, ZPad(GTablet) and Toshiba are compared in this forum post. Interesting things regarding their selection of LCD screens and comparison of multitouch capabilities, viewing angles. Interesting read.
http://www.hkepc.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=1521745&extra=page=2

Transformer 2 apparently coming out in a month or so, This transformer already outdat

Since i just read about the Transformer 2, seems like this transformer is already outdated, and i was planning to buy this in a few weeks. Do you guys know any REAL information leading to REAL facts saying that this transformer 2 will come out in september or october?

Shaquiel Harris said:
Since i just read about the Transformer 2, seems like this transformer is already outdated, and i was planning to buy this in a few weeks. Do you guys know any REAL information leading to REAL facts saying that this transformer 2 will come out in september or october?
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Truthfully, there are no real facts when waiting for a new product. Dates may and will change.
EEE Pad Transformer sent this

Link to the source?

ive heard from nvidia and asus that this MAY happen and there is no real data
the next asus is said to have the kal-el chipset from nvidia not out till sept or oct with means the next tablet wont come out till even later then that if the #2 is coming out at all soon
but some of the data from the kal-el chip set is that is runs 1ghz quad core but nothing else is know about this tablet so dont keep your hopes up

kal-el will probably arrive as late as Q1 2012

Indeed, I ordered my TF on friday and happy with my decision. If you start waiting the next device, you will NEVER buy one, cause after TF2 is announced (my guess is Q1/2012, plus the wait to buy the damn device), someone will announce newer model, that has something better than TF2 and will come out in next few months. Then you start waiting that too?
Also there is NO official information about the release of TF2!
Just buy TF now!
Kal-el is quad core, but even now only few programs take advance in dual core, and still plenty of power to run anything. Dunno if there is any other new technology in that chip (and bugs)...

Imo the only differences could and would be video performance.But.. what about that additional battery drain?
But then again, what's coming new in icecream sandwich we don't know 100% so maybe a full new layout that could even utlizie desktop apps. Here's something of interest http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/08/02/asus-confirms-eee-pad-transformer-2/ quite small though.
Imo transformer 2 next year, because think about it if they release it now at the same price as transformer 1 many people would be quite mad epically now as it's only just has come to Australia.

I would say "outdated" only when a new has actually hits the market. Not even when officially announced. But even then you would have to compare the price tags. Nothing prohibits Asus to sell a cheaper less powerful model and in parallel a "newer" more powerful one with a higher price.
As bytetemplar wrote there will always be a newer model in a few months time.
So grab yourself some deal (or not, the price is still very competitive with respect to other brands) and start enjoying the TF101 today.
Edit: For the same street price you can now have the HP TouchPad if you wanna go with webOS

The Slider and the Memo were anounced for a very long time now and they are not released yet, so i think that 1 month is to optimistic.
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A quote from that article..."Of course, coming months is completely ambiguous"
Just saying.........

Honestly, how long do you think it took them to make the transformer? Consider that Viewsonic had the GTab out a good what? 7 or 8 months before the Asus Transformer hit the market. And a good 4 months before the Xoom hit the market. All things considered, I'd be surprised if we see a Transformer 2 based on a Tegra 3 (Kal-el) before years end. I'd be surprised if we see it before Q2 of 2012. Not only does it take time to integrate everything, you still have to build up the software. They won't be able to just throw HC3.2 (or ICS) on it right away.
I'd be willing to bet, the only way we'd see a TF2 before 2012 is if they used another SOC (ie MSM8xxx or a OMAP4) and already have it in hand and have finished the hardware RIGHT NOW. Otherwise, you're looking into 2012 for a new product.
Like someone else said, if you want a tablet and are considering the Transformer, then buy it. If you want to wait for the next best thing, you'll always be waiting for the next best thing. First you'll wait for Tegra 3, then you'll wait for Tegra 4...etc...Just buy it and use it and be happy. The only time I'll start considering upgrading, is when the TF no longer gets updates (be it from Asus or from the community).

the only transformer that will be coming out very soon is the 3G version, kal-el dev boards aren't easily accessible yet, let alone a consumer device

Asus Benelux says on facebook end of 2011 but probably it will hit us in Q1 2012.

Nice discussion. Im also waiting for Transformer 2, but you are right, just buy it now or wait forever.
Also, do we know when will the 3G version hit the stores??

the big problem with this is waiting after it will be available to buy
u will have to wait more to get good kernel root bootloader hack
and what about new os of android ICS u will wait more to become stable
thats lots of waiting oh and dont forget apps for it and more and more....
right now u have nice thing with all u might need and ready to use
so why wait
tf1 is enuf for most of uses grab one and let other wait

And the delay game begins....
http://www.bgr.com/2011/08/18/asus-quad-core-eee-pad-transformer-2-reportedly-delayed/

Don't worry, with the 3g version only just being released. Expect the transformer 2 to hit the stores around early q2 2012 otherwise Asus won't have enough time to soak up all the sales juice Plus all the angry rage from the tf101 users

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And the delay game begins....
http://www.bgr.com/2011/08/18/asus-quad-core-eee-pad-transformer-2-reportedly-delayed/
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Even if I hadn't just bought this TF in late May, I wouldn't buy first-run production of the new one. I learned my lesson on the first iteration -- any more TF purchases will be delayed until all the bugs are out.

Seen as it's almost now November would people recommend waiting before taking the plunge in buying a Transformer, ive done my homework and i can safely say this looks to be the best tablet on the market (ive zero interest in iPad or anything apple related) is there any more information on the horizon as regards the Transformer 2 yet?
Thanks

jonny68 said:
Seen as it's almost now November would people recommend waiting before taking the plunge in buying a Transformer, ive done my homework and i can safely say this looks to be the best tablet on the market (ive zero interest in iPad or anything apple related) is there any more information on the horizon as regards the Transformer 2 yet?
Thanks
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Just buy the ipad 2. I hear it's the best tablet out there.
Nov 9 is the official announcement date of the TF2. Only asus knows when the official release date (when it's available for the public) will be.

Get the Transformer or keep the HP Touchpad and wait?

A lot of people acquired the HP Touchpad this weekend due to HP's firesale. It's fairly likely that Android will be ported over to it soon. Honestly I really wanted to get the Asus Transformer, but couldn't say no to the $99 price of the Touchpad.
So my question to you is: Do I wait until the Transformer 2 comes out or should I sell the HP and get the Transformer 1 now?

Depends if you need the dock..

Try to sell it. I'll give you $50 for it. I mean, it is a discontinued device that probably won't get much legacy support. Or buy a TF, use both for a week, and sell or return the one you like least.

i think you're a bit too omptimistic on the touchpad getting cm7. there's a lot of things to be done before a functional android port is ready for the common folk.
assuming they manage to do an insecure boot, they'd still have to implement (or find a compatible) driver for all the components of the touchpad. the android version is most liked going to be gingerbread (as per touchdroid project's set goals).
by the time a fully funation android system is up and running, it might be time for an upgrade. of course, webos isn't a terrible OS, so you would have gotten some use of it, so it's not a total waste...but if you're getting it with an android port it mind, i'd say good luck.
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SilverZero said:
Try to sell it. I'll give you $50 for it. I mean, it is a discontinued device that probably won't get much legacy support. Or buy a TF, use both for a week, and sell or return the one you like least.
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Well I just bought it for $115. I'm sure not going to sell it for $50 when they're selling on ebay for $215.

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i think you're a bit too omptimistic on the touchpad getting cm7. there's a lot of things to be done before a functional android port is ready for the common folk.
assuming they manage to do an insecure boot, they'd still have to implement (or find a compatible) driver for all the components of the touchpad. the android version is most liked going to be gingerbread (as per touchdroid project's set goals).
by the time a fully funation android system is up and running, it might be time for an upgrade. of course, webos isn't a terrible OS, so you would have gotten some use of it, so it's not a total waste...but if you're getting it with an android port it mind, i'd say good luck.
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This is exactly the type of information I'm looking for. Thank you finalhit! I'm really green when it comes to porting an OS, so your timeframe helps to put things into perspective. I won't expect Android anytime soon. WebOS seems to work pretty great for now. I've got skype and hulu running well... and I love the way it integrates all of my photos from facebook as well as all of my email addresses seamlessly. The free 50gb of web storage is nice, and having the same screen as the iPad is great too. LOL, I think I may end up keeping both.... and then sell the Transformer when the TF2 comes out. It was only $286 anyway.

If you are searching for an highly customizable and productor supported tablet you may definitely go for the transformer IMHO..which android is designed for..
However, why do you want to sell your touchpad that you had just buy?..
If I was in you even if I want to buy the transformer I'll wait for news about the new transformer and/or news about an android port for the touchad..always IMHO..

I suggest u wait for transformer 2 wit a kal el processor which is rumoured to be out b4 christmas, and use the touchpad to hold u over til it comes in. I have a transformer and recently acquired a 32 gb touchpad bc I wanted to check out web os. I haven't received my touchpad yet but I've heard good things about web os and it should atleast do u a decent job until the next gen android tablets come out.
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ravizzle said:
I suggest u wait for transformer 2 wit a kal el processor which is rumoured to be out b4 christmas, and use the touchpad to hold u over til it comes in. I have a transformer and recently acquired a 32 gb touchpad bc I wanted to check out web os. I haven't received my touchpad yet but I've heard good things about web os and it should atleast do u a decent job until the next gen android tablets come out.
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Like you, I have them both... TouchPad and the Transformer.
Theys hould be announcing the Transformer 2 in October. I will give the old Transformer 2 to my wife.
As for the Touchpad, I have played around with it (I bought a 32gb one)for 2 straight days. Build quality is excellent. Speed gets a disgruntled "meh". Display is nice. Flash in the browsers is EXTRA Nice (better than Android Stock browser, for sure). Speaker quality is exceptional. Headphone quality is ok, but when I plug it into my car stereo, audio levels go wayyyy down. Game play is good also. A year ago, folks would pay $99-150.00 for a Digital Picture frame. If I can find the stand, for between $30.00-$50.00, I wil l have paid $180-200.00 for a DPF that also plays music, streams movies (get Kalemsoft), surfs the web, plays games, and if they finish the QuickOffice app correctly, types papers.
I think it was and is the DEAL of the century.

I'd say just keep the Touchpad. $115 doesn't really dent your wallet, and by the time the TF 2 comes out decide to get it then. From what I've seen, I think the Touchpad would be a nice couch tablet, especially for the price. Just have it on the coffee table in front of your TV. Seems perfect for those moments when your wondering who that pretty actress is, or when said movie was made, etc. I couldn't see myself using it as a everyday tab like my TF.
EDIT: Anyone know where they are in stock? I want one, my mom wants one, and so does her co-worker, but we'd like to only pay the discounted $99.

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I'd say just keep the Touchpad. $115 doesn't really dent your wallet, and by the time the TF 2 comes out decide to get it then. From what I've seen, I think the Touchpad would be a nice couch tablet, especially for the price. Just have it on the coffee table in front of your TV. Seems perfect for those moments when your wondering who that pretty actress is, or when said movie was made, etc. I couldn't see myself using it as a everyday tab like my TF.
EDIT: Anyone know where they are in stock? I want one, my mom wants one, and so does her co-worker, but we'd like to only pay the discounted $99.
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Not in stock anywhere anymore. Maybe HP might get some shipments from retailers like costco who shipped their inventory back, so the official hp site is probably ur best bet, but i doubt they will get em.

Worth the wait?

Me AND my girlfriend have been looking to get this tablet for a few months now... She is just a girl that won't use it to the extent I would... As an example she has my old evo 4g while I have the 3d... so I was wondering if I should get this transformer now for her and white for the transformer 2 or if I should just get both now...
Any comments on either tablet?
Tia
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it all depends. correct me if im wrong but the transformer 2 doesnt have a guaranteed release date. it has an expected one. if you can wait it out for a few months or longer by all means. but honestly there will ALWAYS be a new device with better specs announced months , hell even days after getting a new device. you'll be waiting forever with the " i gotta have the latest and greatest" mentality. but hey its up to you. i say just get it now

Is getting the TF for you now and then hand it to her when the TF2 comes out and you buy it for yourself an acceptable solution?
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I'm pretty sure it will be easy to sell the TF if you want the TF2 once it comes out. Craigslist for $350 easy.

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I'm pretty sure it will be easy to sell the TF if you want the TF2 once it comes out. Craigslist for $350 easy.
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yeah but once the tf2 comes out wont that drop?

Get an ipad 2. At least you'll know the value of that thing will not fall so easily.

Well IMO, I would go for a transformer now (as I did). There is no guaranteed release date for the TF2 and I don't want to sound pessimistic, but it'll contain new hardware and new OS, so probably it will have issues and it will take some time to iron out the early and unforeseen bugs. Hopefully I am wrong and it will be good straight from the launch I'll get one and sell the "old" if it will be much better than the current.

The tegra 3 chip is due to be released at the end of this year. It will take some time for asus engineers to adapt the chip into their tablet design. It will also take some extra time to stamp out bugs.
So, how long are you willing to wait? My prediction is we will see the gen 2 TF next March or April.
You go ahead and wait if you want.

If you're buying now? No it's not worth buying! when it was first released with android 3.0 it was a great device, almost perfect, but with constant worthless updates that have only ruined it my advice would be don't bother.
The last straw for me was updating to 3.2 (in the end i decided to because of constant *&(%&** pop-ups telling me there was an update available, and i just got pissed off with them) which totally ****ed up my music player, art never loads correctly.
I emailed them about a cure and they suggested a factory reset, which i did, then spent 4 hours re-installing my music only to have it go back to the same problem 2 days later.
There advice now is to send it in for a replacement, just for a ****ing software update that they had reason wahtsover to release in the first place, accept to help those wingy baby winers who ask for constant updates in the sad belief that new equals better
Did you know you can buy a 32gb xoom for the same price as a 16gb transformer I did

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If you're buying now? No it's not worth buying! when it was first released with android 3.0 it was a great device, almost perfect, but with constant worthless updates that have only ruined it my advice would be don't bother.
The last straw for me was updating to 3.2 (in the end i decided to because of constant *&(%&** pop-ups telling me there was an update available, and i just got pissed off with them) which totally ****ed up my music player, art never loads correctly.
I emailed them about a cure and they suggested a factory reset, which i did, then spent 4 hours re-installing my music only to have it go back to the same problem 2 days later.
There advice now is to send it in for a replacement, just for a ****ing software update that they had reason wahtsover to release in the first place, accept to help those wingy baby winers who ask for constant updates in the sad belief that new equals better
Did you know you can buy a 32gb xoom for the same price as a 16gb transformer I did
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Let me understand: getting rid of bugs and improving the speed, adding features is bad... OK, fine. So you got rid of a fast updating device for the fastest one? Makes a lot of sense. Like, totally. Why not the Galaxy Tab 10? If Samsung does the same as with the original one you'll probably see up to 3-4 updates during the whole lifecycle.
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I'm getting mine next month.Mid October. Should I skip or get it?

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Get an ipad 2. At least you'll know the value of that thing will not fall so easily.
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You disappoint me...
So I talked it over with my girl and I think I got an idea...
If the TF2 is released late Q4 like all my googling has me to believe then I will get the TF1 in a few Weeks... Tweak it all out thanks to XDA and it's awesome developers and when the TF2 comes out I'll get that and my girl will put up $250ish + a "few favors" for the TF1... then BAM! Geeky couple all over again
Idea?
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Did some research,the Transformer 2 real? and it's coming next month? Is it confirmed?

Thaxx said:
You disappoint me...
So I talked it over with my girl and I think I got an idea...
If the TF2 is released late Q4 like all my googling has me to believe then I will get the TF1 in a few Weeks... Tweak it all out thanks to XDA and it's awesome developers and when the TF2 comes out I'll get that and my girl will put up $250ish + a "few favors" for the TF1... then BAM! Geeky couple all over again
Idea?
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But it's true, whether you want to hear it or not.
I kept my eyes big and wide and was able to get the TF brand new at $255. Combined with my keyboard dock, that was about $380 I paid for my TF+dock setup brand new. I have not been able to find an ipad or ipad 2 anywhere near that price.
If you are worried that something newer and better is just right around the corner, why not get an ipad 2 so you can resell it for almost the value you paid for it?
Again, the tegra 3 will be released by nvidia at the end of this year. It will take asus at least 3 months to get these chips into their TF2. And it will take them another couple months to stamp out the bugs and smooth out the hardware-software compatibilities. My prediction is sometime in March or April, possibly May.
I first heard about asus building the transformer a whole year before it actually came out. There's a lesson for you.
So, since you are having doubts about getting the TF now, might as well get the ipad 2 and then next April you can try to get your hands on the TF 2 and resell your ipad 2 at almost its original value.
Either that or be like me and be happy with what we have right now. I have absolutely no intention to upgrade unless I see another deal like the one I had with my TF.
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GetPatriotized said:
Did some research,the Transformer 2 real? and it's coming next month? Is it confirmed?
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That same rumor said the transformer would come out in 2010. I remember anxiously waiting for it. Well, a whole year later, it finally hit the market.

Yikes!
So,is it too late to pick up the Transformer say in a couple of weeks? October? Are there any other quad-core tablets shipping in the coming months? Besides the Transformer 2?

GetPatriotized said:
Yikes!
So,is it too late to pick up the Transformer say in a couple of weeks? October? Are there any other quad-core tablets shipping in the coming months? Besides the Transformer 2?
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Yeah im sure there will be but i REALLY like the whole Netbook/Tablet thing... ESPECIALLY if windows 8 is a goal for developers... All i really need a PC for right now is Minecraft and that should be fixed on the Transformer... I've gone the last year without a decent computer because i have had my EVOs... so a Transformer would be a good Mix for me... I thought about the Galaxy 10.1 but i didnt like the keyboard options it came with... So its the TF/TF2 for me!!!

I would say buy now. The longer you wait, the less likely u are going to find revision B60 or below...the revisions that can be rooted/rom'ed. I have already read a horror story about how some dude went to multiple stores and checked the entire stores stock looking for B60 or below and couldn't find one. The B70 revision has been out for a while now and it still hasn't been rooted yet. You may end up having to buy one on ebay or something if you want to root it.

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I would say buy now. The longer you wait, the less likely u are going to find revision B60 or below...the revisions that can be rooted/rom'ed. I have already read a horror story about how some dude went to multiple stores and checked the entire stores stock looking for B60 or below and couldn't find one. The B70 revision has been out for a while now and it still hasn't been rooted yet. You may end up having to buy one on ebay or something if you want to root it.
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Wow... Maybe i should research a but more on this... Thank you so much i didnt realize that was an issue i had to look out for...

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.. She is just a girl that won't use it to the extent I would...
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Huh??? - sheureka (who is just a girl)

sorry to offend... i know girls who are like you are few and far between... I wish my girl were as interested in Android and tech as i was...

[Q] Thinking of buying one of these

I love Android, and especially the community that every device has.
I currently have an Epic 4G Touch (Sprint's GSII) and I have never owned a tablet.
This Thanksgiving break I visited my cousins and lo behold, practically all of them had an iPad 2. It was a very convenient thing to have around, I never really saw a tablet as a useful item. But I see that tablets are really neat now, it's like a phone, but bigger and not as heavy and clunky as a laptop.
And with today's web based world, it's really convenient to have a tablet on your coffee table to just use when chatting with friends, family gatherings or just watching tv and you need to look up something on the web. Or a device to watch Netflix or Hulu on, but your phone's screen is just too small and it's weird to hold it. Blah blah, useful features could go on.
Anyways, I missed the BestBuy sale for $250 unfortunately, and Gamestop is sold out for $300. But on Craiglist, a lot of folks are selling them for $330 unopened because they are bastards and bought them during black friday to make a profit.
I know the Transformer Prime is coming out on 12/8 for $500 but I simply can't afford that. Do you guys think that the regular Transformer will drop down in Price after the Prime comes out?
So I am left with multiple dilemmas:
1. Buy brand new for $330 off craiglist
2. Wait for possible price drop
3. 3D monitor + nVidia 3D vision kit
4. Solid State Drive
When I look into Android products I look into the modding community for the device on XDA, and it looks like the Eee pad has the best one.
So, should I get one or no?
If you could provide me with a link to buy one for under $300, I will buy it without hesitation.
Thank you

I can't give you a link, but I will tell you that you will certainly love your Eee Pad. Keep looking. This week has a lot of good internet deals. You're bound to find something. Otherwise offer someone on craigslist around $315 and see if they bite. Even at $330, its still a great value.
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As an owner of a transformer I can personally say that it's a great device. It does everything for me (including the stuff you listed) and i'm not sure how much a performance boost the quad core will actually bring (to me i think the tegra 3 is an overkill in processor power).
I recall asus saying that when the transformer prime is released, the old transformer price will drop to 250 and 350 for the 16 and 32gb models (respectively). Don't quote me on this though.
However, if your interested in the dev/modding of the transformer you may be disappointed. I believe all the models you'll find in the stores today will have a locked kernel which means you can't root the device (until the xda dev's figure a way out)

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However, if your interested in the dev/modding of the transformer you may be disappointed. I believe all the models you'll find in the stores today will have a locked kernel which means you can't root the device (until the xda dev's figure a way out)
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What really? No way...
If I can't root it that's a deal breaker right there
edit: well im doing some current browsing on the forum and no where does it mention that some models can't be rooted.
In fact there's a one click root for all models in the dev section

New models can be rooted now. There is a link in the dev section somewhere. If you can wait untill the Prime comes out I will have 2 32gb for sale. Already rooted, with or without docks. In fact when the Prime comes out like the other poster said I bet you can get a good deal. I was planning on selling mine for 300 without dock when the time comes.
Edit: Post for rooting all versions is in dev section look for "razorclaw"
3VO Sent

If you are still interested I am selling mine with keyboard and boxes for both already rooted (running Revolver) for $400 + shipping. Not a scratch on the tablet or keyboard. Just bought the keyboard a couple of weeks ago to replace a defective one.
PM if interested.
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New models can be rooted now. There is a link in the dev section somewhere. If you can wait untill the Prime comes out I will have 2 32gb for sale. Already rooted, with or without docks. In fact when the Prime comes out like the other poster said I bet you can get a good deal. I was planning on selling mine for 300 without dock when the time comes.
Edit: Post for rooting all versions is in dev section look for "razorclaw"
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Ooo!
Well since you got two, and the Prime comes out in a week or so, why not C.O.D. one of those babies to my location ?
$300 is a deal.

I can personally tell you the new ones can be rooted VERY EASILY using razorclaw with one click. It took less than a second... I have a B90 and I bought it this week. Rooted, custom rom, cwm, and overclocked.
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If you buy a transformer retail you can always get a price adjustment if it does drop. Bestbuy extended their return policy for 60 days during christmas. Just an idea.
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Save your money and go to Best Buy and price match it with Game Stop for $299. I just bought the wife one for Christmas.

There will be a lot of these for sale as people trade up to the Prime, however I would be very cautious of the Craig's list ones advertised as new in box. They are more likely to be used with the box. The same thing happened when the current transformer replaced the Viewsonic Gtab. Once the prime comes out, you should be able to get a good used TF for $250 or so with some acc.

DonutGrunt said:
Ooo!
Well since you got two, and the Prime comes out in a week or so, why not C.O.D. one of those babies to my location ?
$300 is a deal.
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Ha! I would take you up on that but the second one is technically the other halfs. It does however have a sweet purple and pink flower theme on it.

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Save your money and go to Best Buy and price match it with Game Stop for $299. I just bought the wife one for Christmas.
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How do i go about price matching when gamestop is sold out online?
Would they just be like even if you wanted the gamestop one, you couldnt cause its sold out.

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How do i go about price matching when gamestop is sold out online?
Would they just be like even if you wanted the gamestop one, you couldnt cause its sold out.
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No, as long as it's a current advertised price they should match it, in stock or not.
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I just called the best buy in my town and they said it had to be in stock in the store in our town too. So no deal on that. Luckily I snagged one last night from bhphotovideo for 344. Hopefully they don't get too cheap any time soon. They are selling out almost everywhere though.
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You should be able to find one for $300. I bought one (excellent condition, barely used) last week with dock for $350 and there seem to be a few at around 320 without dock. Wait a week or so, people who have it at 320+ will not end up selling them anyway and when the prime comes out they'll go in the 250-300 range pretty quickly.

Best buy models are tf101-x1 and everywhere else they are the original tf101-a1. Best buy did this to prevent price matching the device because Walmart and others sold the a1 model, good luck on price matching
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Just to revisit the original question for a moment, the SSD purchase might be a compelling alternative. It depends how you use the PC you would be putting it in, but they can pretty dramatically speed up a lot of tasks. Disk I/O is quite often the bottle neck in modern systems, and going from a spinning platter and arm to no moving parts could have a dramatic effect. Again though it all depends on how powerful your system is (if it can take full advantage of the IO speed gains), and what types of tasks you use it for.
Of course the flip side of that is: you may end up using your PC a LOT less if you pick up a Transformer, Prime or original. I know I do. Between my blackberry (email, instant messaging) and transformer (web surfing, google reader for rss feeds, and occasional angry birds or similar simple gaming), I barely have to use my laptop any more.

I got mine during black friday at best buy too. I was hestitant at first and wasn't sure about the rooting because of it being a newer and different model but this tablet is amazing. I love the internet, FLASH!, the apps, and the widgets. I hooked up to my tv the other day to show my roomates and they were blown away. I already rooted mine too just need to overclock it. This is is my first tablet and android device. The camera isn't that great but I did not get it for the camera. I recommend the best buy way. Buy it now and when the prime comes out you can return it to best buy and get the prime.
If I play with the prime and it seems worth it I will probably do that. However, if you want a first generation one there will probably be lots of people selling them on here. Totally worth the black friday mess and being short for rent. Also, if you use your phone as a hot spot with it it's even more amazing. There are plenty of apps to enjoy even without wi-fi and spotify or rdio for music.
I atually do use my laptop less now. Only thing I dont like is the laggyness of the keyboard strokes on this site. I am hoping overclocking will solve it. Dolphin and stock are both fast but I like dolphin the best so far. I'm falling in love with the touch gestures. Made one just for XDA

There are a couple of ways to get it for $299. Call around to the local game stops and see if they have the transformer in stock. When you called best buy you gave too much information.