What Tablet is the best wright now. - General Questions and Answers

Hi everybody,
what Android Tablet is the best wright now out there.
Thank's for helping
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10" mini netbook android 2.2 laptop
i use this one

iPad 2 off course, the price does not depreciate that quick compare to android devices, example the transformer for almost $600 to $350 in less than 6 months, look at iPad 2 still the same price since lauched,

iPad is in my opinion the best tablet at the moment. Honeycomb is just not good ( waiting for ics)
In my household we have a touchpad and a nook color, I've had a samsung galaxy tab, but I returned it.
Here is my take on the current android tablets. if you want the best of the best go with the galaxy tab, but at this moment I would go with the HP touchpad, Installing android on it is very easy, and it will get a ics port as soon as the source code comes out.

I have to agree.
I'm a hardcore Android fan, but until ICS comes out, Honeycomb is a poor excuse and it's like having an oversized phone rather than an actual tool. I hate Apple products, but in the tablet market, as of now, the iPad is very, very good.
But if you need Android, and like a 10in screen, my personal opinion is the Asus Transformer. It's so slim and sexy. They all have the same stats, really, so I mean...yeah. A 7incher would be the Iconia or the Flyer, though Iconia is stronger, Flyer is just...well, slim and sexy. XD
So YEAH. Drop the monies on iPad and sell later when ICS comes you -- you won't lose more than 100 bucks. Heh heh

Well right now android tablets cannot compare to iOS app wise. And that is usually what rakes in the interest. So, I suggest an iPad 2 despite your android desire. If however you can wait for devs to develop more apps for ICS tabs, then by all means go ahead.

So maybe better to wait for ICS?
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When you learn to spell right properly then we can talk.
Joking of course. In my opinion the transformer is tips at the moment due top price and what you get for your money.
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If you're comfortable with Android, wait for ICS. If not, there's no other reason why you shouldn't go for iPad2.

What Tablet you are using?
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Large tablets are a waste of money for most people because they are too big to be used as a phone, camera, satnav etc. and are not able to replace a laptop. They are a niche product for gamers or those with poor eyesight.

I need one for
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i need one for everyday use.Not to big and not so expensive.

What Tabs you all are using?

Do you guys not see him saying 'android tablet' at start?
Honeycomb is a good tablet OS. Ics is not much of an upgrade tablet wise if you look at it. Same widgets same multitasking so waiting for ICS wudnt be much use.
Apple products he become OS dependant, means they are nothing much without the OS, but on android you can change many aspects through custom roms. Heck even the touchpad running webOS got the Android experience.
I would recommend Advent Vega tab 10''
tegra 2 processor under £200
If your looking some smaller then definitely Galaxy tab.
the vega tab has froyo 2.2 as stock rom but there are plenty honeycomb roms out for it, plus its got a usb port so if you anticipate ics on this u cuc get away with full controller support for gaming or other peripherals.
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i use a Archos 70 Internet Tablet... Like Motorola Xoom :3

Other's?
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[Q] Gingerbread(like mobile version) on Xoom?

I enjoy my dads samsung tab that he has but it seems to lag sometimes. I have an iPad I'm gonna take back(for iPad 2, maybe) and I was thinking my phones android, I should go all android. I visited best buy and tried out the display unit and the honeycomb lagged so bad and was so confusing! I love having gingerbread on my G2, is there any mod or rom for the moto xoom to be froyo/gingerbread? If so thanks a million and bye bye iPad hahah
Wow GB on Xoom! Really?!
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i had the same experience at best buy with a demo xoom, I think it is because of all the widgets and app that all the customers were using before u that slows it down. I bought one my self and its running super smooth
Well the big problem is that I don't like honeycomb at all. I'm ok with a mobile version os. Like I want the htc flyer, but it isn't dual core. I thought dual core was a gimic but I tested the g2x and the speed was crazy! And that was just froyo, yet no skin on it; pure android.
Long story short, I believe that if it was on Gingerbread and debugged, people would buy the Xoom, including me so if you come up with or find a Gingerbread or Froyo rom for Xoom, that'd be cool and be worth a donation(to whoever made the rom)
Oh! I was testing the G Slate(god is that overpriced) and it was still lagging! And a major thing is the lack of capactive buttons! Wtf!
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Gingerbread on a xoom defeats the purpose. Get a nook color and do it. If you only used a xoom in store then you apparently haven't had a chance to fully enjoy hc
GB on Xoom????
I hate to chime in with the choir on this one, but why in the world would you want to put Gingerbread on a Xoom? I stuck with Windows 3.11 for a solid year after Windows 95 came out because it felt "snappier," and I wouldn't make the same mistake again. Actually, that comparison isn't fair. Honeycomb was made for tablets, GB for handys. Like putting iOS on my MacBook Pro because I like it better. It would probably be fast as hell, but it is not designed with a MBP in mind, so would not take advantage of everything under the hood. The Xoom is a monster, so why would you want to cut its huevos like that?
honeycomb is too confusing? really? Stick with apple, grandpa.
I really wish that the onscreen capacitive buttons on HoneyComb actually worked on the first click :\

buying Tablets

Can someone suggest a good tablet for gaming so far the transformer is something that caught my eye. seemed good I have to spend 800 on a tab tom for work so I need one that will have a strong proccessor cause its gonna get ran hard with games. Best buy was no help they didnt know the tablets were duel core or anything about tegra please help cause I don't want to regret my purchase cause of lack of knowledge about the tablets . I looked online but that don't really help, cause most of them got the same specs but im pretty sure theres a difference experience with them all.
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Never bought one but I'd say if you want games wait for quad core tablets . Dual core ones are nice but tegra 3 will be beast
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I am actually looking for a tablet too, kinda a birthday present for my mom - i would like it to be able to run honeycomb on it just coz i think the handling is more intuitive - and of course if it would cost like 2$ that would be great (just kidding) but actually a cheap one would do it - the one i have my eyes on now is the adam but does anyone have any advise on that?
@Zeze I would recommend getting a 7in tablet for a parent. My mom and dad both have 7in tablets and find them to be the perfect size. They currently have a galaxy tab (original) and a rooted cm7 nook.
I haven't looked into tabs much in the last few months, but based on a quick look through I would say the iconia 8gb 7in model would be a good choice, then just add the micro sd card of your choice.
Plus I think its the cheapest honeycomb tablet out there (usually around 300-330$)
I would strongly advise against the Adam. In my experience the build quality is kinda lacking. Choice is yours tho. If you didn't want the 7in iconia, they do have a 10in for 350$. I'm biased towards the xoom since I own one. But if you're looking for something cheap the iconia is definitely the way to go. I don't know what your parents use would be for a tablet, but if its moostly reading and browsing have you considered the new kindle fire?
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I'd recommend waiting if you're gonna be playing games. If you do need it RIGHT NOW. Then you can't really go wrong with anything made by Samsung, Motorola, Asus, or Acer. Personally I would stay with Samsung or Motorola, but that's device ownership bias. In the end they all basically have the same specs, just different aesthetics. If you had a few in mind we could go over their independent differences if you would like?
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you should have bhought the HP TOUCHPAD!
I know this was a troll post, but he did say he wanted to hardcore play games
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Best tablet and cell phone

What would you say the best tablet for dec 2011-2012 Is ? ( including dec because of asus transformer prime)
What would you say the best cellphone is?
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samsung galxy tab and htc one x
I'd pick the HTC Amaze over the HTC one x
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This is a loaded question for those who haven't had all the devices...... but tablets I would say galaxy tab 2. The remote control feature alone was a huge plus to have everything connected. I never tried ASUS tabs yet so unknown. Motos tabs are a disappointment!
VERIZON ONLY - As far as phones go... I have tested all phones out for verizon at least a month each. The best right now is moto razr maxx by a long shot. Several reasons why galaxy nexus didn't get the top slot.... the radios were terrible (4g lte for example) and battery life was terrible! HTC is falling behind and any others are further behind. -Vader
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galaxy note is better than razor.. IMO but to each his on...
This thread will be filled by opinions instead of facts.
I never had a tab but I just pre ordered the nexus 7
Development should be nice with it...its not out yet but already has a custom rom lol. Galaxy tabs seem OK but I'll pass
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The one x , only depending on your area and if you like having a micro SD or not
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If you want to have the latest software and great dev support, and don't mind smallish storage/no tv out, the nexus 7 is the way to go.
Thinkpad Tablet (1838-25C)
MEIZU MX
HUAWEI U9500
Nexus 7 for Tab, Optimus 4X HD for phone, or Optimus Vu if you want a Tabphone
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Mmm the best tablet? That's easy: The lightest one available (which offers good perfomance)
We all know this, but take a moment to analyze it coldly: ¿how is a tablet different from a notebook / netbook? The major differences are:
- The screen is a touch screen, unlike most notebooks
- The weight: should be about half of an average netbook.
- The way you can hold it, just like a book.
- What you can usually do with it...
I have seen many people use tablets in the same way they use a notebook. They put it on a surface, like a table, and then use it there. Even worse, attach it a keyboard, and you have a very expensive netbook, with far less capabilities! We all know that, no matter how much we love android, a tablet, unlike a computer, is more oriented to content-consumption, instead of content-creation (no matter what Steve Jobs said at the launch of iPad 2). It doesn't meen you cann't create anything with a tablet, but the posibilities are, by far, more limited than a with a PC. You cannnot install Eclipse, PhotoShop, Visual Basic, or Fireworks in a tablet (experiments aside).
Let's be honest. Tablets are, primarily, gadgets designed for FUN. They are awesome. Internet browsing, video viewing is amazing. You hold it like a book, you lie down on the bed with the tablet above you, you use it and hold it in a much more intimate way. When you put it over a table because it is too heavy, all that magic is lost.
That said, choose always the lightest one, which still offers good perfomance (1 GHZ Dual Core should be enough). Seriously, the weight!!!! Even 650 g (1,4 pounds) is too heavy after a long while if you lie down on your back, with a tablet above you, BELIEVE me!
Ah, the 10" is the must-have size. The ideal replacement for a book / paper notebook. In my opinion, 7" is just too small for a semi-useless gadget targeted for entertainment (unless you plan to give it to a child). In fact, I plan to buy a 7" tablet just for my little daughter (2 years old), so my Galaxy Note can be mine again
Transformer tf700 and galaxy s3 probably most powerful phone and tablet right now
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The question was best phone and tablet. Not fastest or thinnest. Like I said before if you pick one over many what are you basing it on? I have used all verizon cellphones out and tested very thouroughly...... how can someone pick Nexus 7 when he or she never laid hands on it. These devices are hw/sw..... so all interact differently. I base my findings on facts...... not just assumptions.
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Whats the next phone u will buy

Its simple, whats the next phone/tablet u will buy and why so
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Lumia 900, no other phone on the market compares to the lumia 800 in form factor, durability, aesthetics, or speed. The 900 is the next logical step.
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Its simple, whats the next phone/tablet u will buy and why so
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I want a 11.6" 2560x1600 LCD/SAMOLED Tablet so I can compliment it with my Note.
I don't want a tablet with the same resolution as my Note.
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1. i am happy with my current phone...that is GS2.
2. if i plan to buy a new phone...it's going to be non other than GS3
3.if i want to buy camera based phone i will wait for few months and go for Sony Xperia S... because it seems to be promising !!
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_s-4369.php
Here is my strategy,
I have a sensation which isnt so sensational, so i am selling it and getting a note.
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I want a 11.6" 2560x1600 LCD/SAMOLED Tablet so I can compliment it with my Note.
I don't want a tablet with the same resolution as my Note.
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As for tablets, i will wait till summer until prices drop and then try to grab something with a badass screen too
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1. i am happy with my current phone...that is GS2.
2. if i plan to buy a new phone...it's going to be non other than GS3
3.if i want to buy camera based phone i will wait for few months and go for Sony Xperia S... because it seems to be promising !!
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_s-4369.php
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Or the htc titan 2, 16mpx but only 720p recording :facepalm:
I quite like the Nexus, but the screen is a bit too big for a daily mobile. I've currently got a Desire HD and thats big enough for me.
I currenty carry around an iPod Touch, my Desire HD, and a work Blackberry 9780. So Iwant something to combine my phone and iPod.
I'd love to stay with Android so I'll be watching closely to see what they can come up with that has descent battery life in the next 6 months - that way I can play my music on it without worrying about having enough charge for the rest of the day.
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I quite like the Nexus, but the screen is a bit too big for a daily mobile. I've currently got a Desire HD and thats big enough for me.
I currenty carry around an iPod Touch, my Desire HD, and a work Blackberry 9780. So Iwant something to combine my phone and iPod.
I'd love to stay with Android so I'll be watching closely to see what they can come up with that has descent battery life in the next 6 months - that way I can play my music on it without worrying about having enough charge for the rest of the day.
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TBH listening to music is the thing i do most on my phone
If my WFS breaks down i'll use my N900 again, Maemo > Android..
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Maemo > Android..
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Thats sth u dont see every day getting posted..
I really like my wife's BB Torch 9980. That might be my next move.
I want a xperia play 2
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GNexus... if it ever comes to Tmous. and not as a replacement to the Senny but just a second handset to play with. always wanted a developer phone...
if not, gonna wait it out to see how this whole quad core pans out.
I'm happy with my Senny right now so I'm in no rush.
on the tablet side, might pick up that new 7" Asus Tegra 3. at $249... cheap thrill.
(not that I really need a tablet)
Either HTC Rhyme or Galaxy W.
I hate big screens, and i'm looking for a descent screen that is not more than 3.5" and at the same time a good processor that is not less than 1GHz.
I'll be getting the gnex. This week.
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Think my next one will be a Samsung Galaxy Tab. At least it has a tegra GPU and ARMv7 cpu unlike my LG Optimus One. Too bad it costs a bunch of money(at least for me is kinda unaffordable)
deependra said:
1. i am happy with my current phone...that is GS2.
2. if i plan to buy a new phone...it's going to be non other than GS3
3.if i want to buy camera based phone i will wait for few months and go for Sony Xperia S... because it seems to be promising !!
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_s-4369.php
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Got The same Phone!
Will do same till 3rd step.
GS2's camera(s) is/are enough for me but if the Xperia S Gets DSLR lens and Capability then I will think about it. LOL!
I would get a high end phone since it's an investment, most likely for 2-3 years
Most likely when the Galaxy Nexus drops for Sprint, I'm getting it. And while so, I'll be waiting for the Galaxy S III. Love my current GSII/E4GT, so I'm hoping the GSIII will probably bring the same performance expectancy.
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Tablets

Because I respect the Glacier community so much I pose this topic here.
I'm looking to find a cheap, maybe older, tablet to root and pimp like we have for our phone.
It will mainly be used for presentation purposes...video, slide shows, etc.
All ideas are welcomed, thank you.
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Launchpad McQuack said:
Because I respect the Glacier community so much I pose this topic here.
I'm looking to find a cheap, maybe older, tablet to root and pimp like we have for our phone.
It will mainly be used for presentation purposes...video, slide shows, etc.
All ideas are welcomed, thank you.
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I am gonna get majorly flamed, but honestly, try to get an ipad. I love android an everything but android tablets aren't well enough baked at this point. Try getting a refurb ipad 2. I have the iPad and i love it, expecially for presentations and such.
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I am gonna get majorly flamed, but honestly, try to get an ipad. I love android an everything but android tablets aren't well enough baked at this point. Try getting a refurb ipad 2. I have the iPad and i love it, expecially for presentations and such.
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I disagree. A refurbished Motorola Xoom might be the best bang for the buck you can get. Newegg had NEW Xoom tablets for just 300$ last weekend.
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I am gonna get majorly flamed, but honestly, try to get an ipad. I love android an everything but android tablets aren't well enough baked at this point. Try getting a refurb ipad 2. I have the iPad and i love it, expecially for presentations and such.
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I disagree. A refurbished Motorola Xoom might be the best bang for the buck you can get. Newegg had NEW Xoom tablets for just 300$ last weekend.
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Both of these tablets would do. Honestly, I'd side with THEindian right now. iPad is a great device, and you'd be able to enjoy the best of both worlds with Android and iOS
Thanks all. I guess I should have really been specific in that I'm only considering Android due to rootability.....and I dislike the iMachine.
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I have a tf101. Asus makes some beastly tabs but they have bugs and stuff. Like the stock ics firmware causes SoDs but there's an awesome italian kernel dev named guevor that pretty much fixed it and its basically his job working on the kernel.
I've heard the Acer tabs are alright, I saw an A200 for 200 somewhere. There's also a new Acer tab with a 1080p screen coming out soon for 450 and there's also the Asus tf700 coming out that's an ipad 3 killer in the benchmarks.
But if you want to be cheap like me, get a tegra 2 tab. The application of the tegra 3 processing power isn't a huge thing at the moment.
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Thanks all. I guess I should have really been specific in that I'm only considering Android due to rootability.....and I dislike the iMachine.
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It really depends on your price range. I am gonna make a last pitch for the ipad, it is iOS but you can jailbreak it an stuff. It has WAY better apps and more that are optimized for the screen. I was at the best buy mobile and i could barely figure out how to use the android tablet. You have an issue if the kernel dev can't navigate through the OS to find the settings button. Anyway, if you are dead set on android, google is expected to release a $200 dollar nexus tablet built by asus w/ tegra 3. That will probably be your best bet.
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It really depends on your price range. I am gonna make a last pitch for the ipad, it is iOS but you can jailbreak it an stuff. It has WAY better apps and more that are optimized for the screen. I was at the best buy mobile and i could barely figure out how to use the android tablet. You have an issue if the kernel dev can't navigate through the OS to find the settings button. Anyway, if you are dead set on android, google is expected to release a $200 dollar nexus tablet built by asus w/ tegra 3. That will probably be your best bet.
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Thanks y'all.
Yeah, been reading up on tabs all day and found some info on the nexus. I wish some details would be released on what kind of functionality it will have, but the price is definitely right along with processing power. I can live without a camera, but GPS might be nice to have in a 7" tablet. Hopefully the info goes viral after I/O next weekend....and ordering one doesn't require a lottery.
Anyone have any experience with the Dell Streak? I've found very mixed reviews out there. Super poor reviews on the Lenovo and Vizio. Seems Samsung, Acer, and Asus have best reviews and fair pricing on 7" tabs...I'm trying to stay under $250, goal being under $200.
I really just can't support anything i, even though I know the products are nice and jailbreakable. I bleed Android for better or worse. Started with a G1, had original chrome beta, and except for Wave and Drive failing, I have never been disappointed by anything g. I've talked and fought so much against iSheep and the iMachine I might get crucified if I showed up with an iPad ;-)
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Thanks y'all.
Yeah, been reading up on tabs all day and found some info on the nexus. I wish some details would be released on what kind of functionality it will have, but the price is definitely right along with processing power. I can live without a camera, but GPS might be nice to have in a 7" tablet. Hopefully the info goes viral after I/O next weekend....and ordering one doesn't require a lottery.
Anyone have any experience with the Dell Streak? I've found very mixed reviews out there. Super poor reviews on the Lenovo and Vizio. Seems Samsung, Acer, and Asus have best reviews and fair pricing on 7" tabs...I'm trying to stay under $250, goal being under $200.
I really just can't support anything i, even though I know the products are nice and jailbreakable. I bleed Android for better or worse. Started with a G1, had original chrome beta, and except for Wave and Drive failing, I have never been disappointed by anything g. I've talked and fought so much against iSheep and the iMachine I might get crucified if I showed up with an iPad ;-)
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Don't get the ipad. My dad has an ipad 2, doesn't do **** with it... I jail broke it, still doesn't do **** with it.
I mess with it myself and I get so bored with it. Yea its all nice and smooth and user friendly but it doesn't have the functionality of android.
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Thanks y'all.
Yeah, been reading up on tabs all day and found some info on the nexus. I wish some details would be released on what kind of functionality it will have, but the price is definitely right along with processing power. I can live without a camera, but GPS might be nice to have in a 7" tablet. Hopefully the info goes viral after I/O next weekend....and ordering one doesn't require a lottery.
Anyone have any experience with the Dell Streak? I've found very mixed reviews out there. Super poor reviews on the Lenovo and Vizio. Seems Samsung, Acer, and Asus have best reviews and fair pricing on 7" tabs...I'm trying to stay under $250, goal being under $200.
I really just can't support anything i, even though I know the products are nice and jailbreakable. I bleed Android for better or worse. Started with a G1, had original chrome beta, and except for Wave and Drive failing, I have never been disappointed by anything g. I've talked and fought so much against iSheep and the iMachine I might get crucified if I showed up with an iPad ;-)
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i got a Dell Streak 7, if you want my honest opinion, it's bad. the battery life sucks on this thing, and it took me a whole day just to upgrade to honeycomb. and they literally have NO development support AT ALL and worst of all, the thing comes with a Tegra 2 processor but only 512 MB of RAM. WTF
IMO, Dell tablets aren't worth it.
my dad has an Acer A500 (10 inch) and a friend of mine has the Acer A100 (7 inch). Acer is okay i guess, much better than Dell, but occasional lag on both devices. not sure if it's because of the way my dad and friend uses them, but battery life on the A100 is bad as well. A500 is okay, about 2 days moderate usage.
i think you should either wait for the Nexus or go for ASUS. i hear great things about those tablets, and they seem very great as well. and they've got HUGE development going on over there.
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i got a Dell Streak 7, if you want my honest opinion, it's bad. the battery life sucks on this thing, and it took me a whole day just to upgrade to honeycomb. and they literally have NO development support AT ALL and worst of all, the thing comes with a Tegra 2 processor but only 512 MB of RAM. WTF
IMO, Dell tablets aren't worth it.
my dad has an Acer A500 (10 inch) and a friend of mine has the Acer A100 (7 inch). Acer is okay i guess, much better than Dell, but occasional lag on both devices. not sure if it's because of the way my dad and friend uses them, but battery life on the A100 is bad as well. A500 is okay, about 2 days moderate usage.
i think you should either wait for the Nexus or go for ASUS. i hear great things about those tablets, and they seem very great as well. and they've got HUGE development going on over there.
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If their devs are anywhere as good as we have here for the Glacier, then I'm all in thanks for the Dell review.
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For the best value for your money, I'd suggest the Skypad A2. For just over $100, you get 7" ICS ready tablet, pre-rooted, with HDMI out. How many sub- $200 tablets can boast that? There are a couple of great reviews on Amazon and a handful of custom ROMs.
If you're looking for value, I'd recommend it. I've had no issues and loved it so far. If you're willing to spend the extra couple hundred, you can do much better.
http://www.amazon.com/SKYTEX-Skypad...qid=1340031659&sr=1-1&keywords=skypad+alpha+2
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For the best value for your money, I'd suggest the Skypad A2. For just over $100, you get 7" ICS ready tablet, pre-rooted, with HDMI out. How many sub- $200 tablets can boast that? There are a couple of great reviews on Amazon and a handful of custom ROMs.
If you're looking for value, I'd recommend it. I've had no issues and loved it so far. If you're willing to spend the extra couple hundred, you can do much better.
http://www.amazon.com/SKYTEX-Skypad...qid=1340031659&sr=1-1&keywords=skypad+alpha+2
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The cheaper tabs only have 512mb RAM, am I correct? My mom's nook tab has 1gb of RAM and a dual core processor, so I refuse to have anything less powerful than my mom's nook tablet.
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I2IEAILiiTY said:
The cheaper tabs only have 512mb RAM, am I correct? My mom's nook tab has 1gb of RAM and a dual core processor, so I refuse to have anything less powerful than my mom's nook tablet.
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Yes, the screen resolution and ram seem to be the biggest limiting factor for price. the Asus nexus looks to change this however with serious processing/ram power and a decent screen for ~$200....so the hype talk says. We'll see what happens after I/O this weekend. Bit I agree, for me 1Gb ram will likely be mandatory for good presentations.
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I2IEAILiiTY said:
The cheaper tabs only have 512mb RAM, am I correct? My mom's nook tab has 1gb of RAM and a dual core processor, so I refuse to have anything less powerful than my mom's nook tablet.
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Yes, low RAM, but if you're looking for value, how important is that? The 1.2 GHz processor does great with it, and I've regularly used PSX4Droid with no issues. I can't think of anything more processor intensive than that.
It's all about what you need/want. Personally, I'd much rather have the HDMI out and ICS over a nook.
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Yes, low RAM, but if you're looking for value, how important is that? The 1.2 GHz processor does great with it, and I've regularly used PSX4Droid with no issues. I can't think of anything more processor intensive than that.
It's all about what you need/want. Personally, I'd much rather have the HDMI out and ICS over a nook.
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Is that 1.2 single core? What about screen res?
I believe everything should still run smooth on devices with specs similar to those as this phone can too.
I bought fpse, and it actually runs smoother on this tablet if i enable it to use only one core. Lol
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I2IEAILiiTY said:
Is that 1.2 single core? What about screen res?
I believe everything should still run smooth on devices with specs similar to those as this phone can too.
I bought fpse, and it actually runs smoother on this tablet if i enable it to use only one core. Lol
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Yes, it's a single core. The res is average at best, since it's a 7" WVGA (800x480). It's pretty necessary to use the HDMI out, which gives full 1080p res.
There is no way it can compare to more expensive tablets, but it's something I could throw away tomorrow and not feel bad about losing.
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Yes, it's a single core. The res is average at best, since it's a 7" WVGA (800x480). It's pretty necessary to use the HDMI out, which gives full 1080p res.
There is no way it can compare to more expensive tablets, but it's something I could throw away tomorrow and not feel bad about losing.
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That's pretty sweet. That's something you could give to a child for a toy or whatever, though some parents these days (some I know personally) buy their children iDevices...even the ipad -_-
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I2IEAILiiTY said:
That's pretty sweet. That's something you could give to a child for a toy or whatever, though some parents these days (some I know personally) buy their children iDevices...even the ipad -_-
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Exactly. it's something I could literally throw to my 4 year old nephew and not think twice about. A tablet was something I couldn't justify since I have a work laptop and personal one, but the price was too difficult to pass up.
Sadly, I always get the question, oohh, is that an iPad?
Not to rain on the parade but skypad? Never heard of the brand, stick with the big guns bro
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