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best tablet?

hey guys i recently bought the Viewsonic G Tablet, and i'm probably gonna take it back as i am not entirely pleased with it's performance, i was wondering what you guys think is the best tablet out there right now, excluding the Ipad, as i am not down with apple! thanks guys, and if there is a thread already dedicated to this topic i am sorry, the search function would not work for me. any and all input is greatly appreciated.

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hey guys i recently bought the Viewsonic G Tablet, and i'm probably gonna take it back as i am not entirely pleased with it's performance, i was wondering what you guys think is the best tablet out there right now, excluding the Ipad, as i am not down with apple! thanks guys, and if there is a thread already dedicated to this topic i am sorry, the search function would not work for me. any and all input is greatly appreciated.
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Whats wrong with the gtablet? Did you try installing a custom rom on it like CM? I'm actually planning on getting the gtablet because I think its the best thing out there right now for the price.

well it's nice don't get me wrong, but before i invest permanently in this device i just want to make sure there isn't anything better out there. I would like to own a device with a little more developemnt on it already, I'm not sure if i'm expecting to much, but like i said, just want to make sure, i like to "test drive" multiple devices before making a commitment. yes i've tried the tnt lite and the vegan.

The xoom that is coming out looks to be very good, but might be expensive. The asus tablets also look promising. I have heard good things about the Adam but its hard to get and thus expensive. If you like 7inch screens the nook color has a great dev team but the hardware is very low end.

If I was u I'd rather take it back and wait till the Xoom comes out. I have sold my Gtab last week as I am saving money for the Xoom

yeah the xoom looks amazing but 1: I refuse to pay a monthly data plan for a tablet when i already have one for my phone, that's dumb. and 2: I read that the xoom will be $800 and I also believe that that is dumb, i really don't want to pay more then right around $400....

Marriya said:
i think acer is a good choice , and the price of it is lower than others
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i havent seen acer tabs, even on their website.
got links?

i looked all last night for options
the xoom looks ok, but like people said - no wifi only and 800$??!?! wtf??
adam looks alright.. but its running 2.2.... i dont just want a bigger phone
so i searched around and looked at the asus ones coming out. and i think that is where my cash is going to go.
http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/asus-eee-pad-slider/4505-3126_7-34467849.html

[Q] How's the xoom?

Hi guys, i'm a htc hero owner =P I just wanna know for those who have the xoom currently, how much do u like it? is it worth it?

Majin101 said:
Hi guys, i'm a htc hero owner =P I just wanna know for those who have the xoom currently, how much do u like it? is it worth it?
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Motorola's update issues aside, I love it. Got the UK 3G version and picked up a Verizon version while in the US. Wife has that one, she is an Ipad nut but now she wont go back.
I really recomend it as long as you root and use Tiamat you cant go wrong.
Lordao

what kind of issue?

Majin101 said:
what kind of issue?
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They are just very very slow about updates and telling us when and if they are going to happen.
Lordao

i couldnt be more happier. the delays regarding the SD card werent as bad (just didnt like being kept in the dark). I would purchase it all over again if i had to.

lordao said:
They are just very very slow about updates and telling us when and if they are going to happen.
Lordao
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Considering there's still honeycomb tablets on 3.0 and the fact that Xoom is getting this updates before anyone, I would not call that an issue at all.
The tablet has been out less than half a year and already saw two updates.
As for the OP question, I got my 3G Xoom since day one, but I would buy it again if I was on the look for a tablet today.
I had high hopes for the Galaxy Tab but the build quality feels too plasticy compared to the Xoom.
------Warning------ ThinkPad Fanboy Comment Below ------Warning------
If you like the idea of the Transformer and HTC Flyer Pen, then I would recommend you take a look at the upcoming Thinkpad Tablet
You can't beat the legendary ThinkPad keyboards with anything. Oh, and judging by the pics, the build quality seems to be on par with the ThinkPad laptops.
That is the only tablet I would consider selling my beloved Xoom for.

Lare2 said:
Considering there's still honeycomb tablets on 3.0 and the fact that Xoom is getting this updates before anyone, I would not call that an issue at all.
The tablet has been out less than half a year and already saw two updates.
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Ahh but here in the UK we have had no updates at all..LOL
Lordao

Majin101 said:
Hi guys, i'm a htc hero owner =P I just wanna know for those who have the xoom currently, how much do u like it? is it worth it?
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I had the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and returned it 3 times because of screen issues, commonly known as "the 'oil slick' on the screen".
Got the Motorola XOOM and have been loving it! Feels solid and works just as good as the Galaxy Tab. Best part is, is that it receives the newest version of Honeycomb 3.x first!
I personally recommend it.
Have any questions? PM me.
PS. I'm not sure if it's because I have the US version (32GB WiFi) but I got the Android 3.2 update right when it was announced, others have been having trouble getting it.... I guess.

well i just got my xoom now =) about to try it out

Chubby_Skunk said:
PS. I'm not sure if it's because I have the US version (32GB WiFi) but I got the Android 3.2 update right when it was announced, others have been having trouble getting it.... I guess.
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Both my (total stock) Xooms upgraded to 3.2 over WiFi no issues whatsoever.

I don't currently own a tablet, was interested in the xoom but had high hopes for the Galaxy. IMO the xoom seems the better option. I'm not a fan of apple but I constantly hear the argument "There's more apps for the ipad and nothing on the xoom" how true is this statement??? what's a "killer" ipad app that's not available on the xoom? I honestly know little about it.

Captain Geezer said:
...... what's a "killer" ipad app that's not available on the xoom? I honestly know little about it.
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It was Netflix until recently, now it has to be the video calling capability in Skype.

i must say that i like the xoom, just waiting for that 3.2 update. I also dislike the ipad =P but it is true that they do have cooler apps and what not. But everything except the apps, i like the xoom better.
EDIT: For those that are getting the update (3.2) is it the wifi xoom? Cause the one i have is with the data plan, but it's gonna be cancelled since i got it from my cousin. I heard that the non-wifi xoom gets the update first

Captain Geezer said:
I don't currently own a tablet, was interested in the xoom but had high hopes for the Galaxy. IMO the xoom seems the better option. I'm not a fan of apple but I constantly hear the argument "There's more apps for the ipad and nothing on the xoom" how true is this statement??? what's a "killer" ipad app that's not available on the xoom? I honestly know little about it.
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iOS kills android when it comes to apps.
Netflix, Hulu, Skype, Free last.fm without having to use hacked solutions. I'm not going to mention how many games iOS have that makes my jaw drop but xoom is still a great product.
(yes I know we just get netflix but still iOS had it for AWHILE)

HP Touchpad price dropping to $99/$149 tomorrow!

Hey guys I saw no slickdeals that the price of the HP Touchpad is dropping 300 bucks tomorrow cause they dropped it! I called to confirm and its true, I bought 3 for the full price and they 100% guaranteed that I would be given credit when the price adjust tomorrow at 7AM EST.
Heres the Slickdeals thread:
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3220862
You can either wait till tomorrow for the price drop or call in right now and pay full price and have it adjusted tomorrow morning. Some are saying the new price is live for the Academic shop but some people can't see it with .edu email addresses.
I have played with the tab in a store and I have to say for $99 this is one Hell of a steal.
Good luck.

Wow. I was expecting a liquidation, but this is remarkable. For browsing the web and random Document editing, this is an amazing price!
Does anyone know the hackability of this device? Do you think that, despite discontinuation, that the app market might become at least respectable (with xda involvement)?

yoyomonk said:
Wow. I was expecting a liquidation, but this is remarkable. For browsing the web and random Document editing, this is an amazing price!
Does anyone know the hackability of this device? Do you think that, despite discontinuation, that the app market might become at least respectable (with xda involvement)?
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I don't know about the hackability but I'll tell you this tab handles flash like a boss. Its the only one I've seen that can do 1080p youtube without a hitch. And I dunno, they are killing off the touchpad itself but they want to keep webOS alive, I don't really know what that means for webOS on the tab.

Think we can get android on this?

iankellogg said:
Think we can get android on this?
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Uh, I've heard that someone is making progress with ubuntu but I've seen nothing on android. And its probably not gonna happen for all I know cause isn't honeycomb based on tegra?

So I can just buy this to just surf the internet? If so, I am ready to buy a couple.

Dattack said:
So I can just buy this to just surf the internet? If so, I am ready to buy a couple.
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Yep, and its pretty dam smooth while browsing too.

Looks like I'll be buying one of these.

Is this only through slickdeals or is this hp's doing?
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I'm torn between buying it or not. If an android port was confirmed to be possible and in the works, I'd definitely buy one.

**** 100 for a dual core 10 inch tablet it's on like donkey Kong.
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Thank you for the information I'll keep this in mind

Does anyone know what stores have lowered the price? I've been checking the usual suspect's websites and they haven't updated yet. I'd rather walk into a brick and mortar place to get it though. I don't want to wait for shipping if I don't absolutely have to.
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greymalken said:
Does anyone know what stores have lowered the price? I've been checking the usual suspect's websites and they haven't updated yet. I'd rather walk into a brick and mortar place to get it though. I don't want to wait for shipping if I don't absolutely have to.
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Target and amazon both had it but they sold out in minutes. I don't know but maybe bestbuy might have it tomorrow, I say this because Bestbuy Canada had the $100 price online.

dreadlord369 said:
Uh, I've heard that someone is making progress with ubuntu but I've seen nothing on android. And its probably not gonna happen for all I know cause isn't honeycomb based on tegra?
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Honeycomb has been ported to the galaxy s line, galaxy tab and evo... Probably more too, I think Nook. So... Maybe it's possible?
*might* have to get one of these... If I can afford it
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I'm DEFINITELY buying one and I'm sure ICS can be ported to it when the time comes since the source will be released for it. This is a SNAPDRAGON QUALCOMM CPU and GPU and HTC uses that for their CPU/GPUs so I don't see why it's not possible, someone would have to write a kernel from scratch though to make it smoother, just like how the HD2 has Android, but it's not perfect since it's not using it's own kernel. If someone actually takes the time to unlock the bootloader(if it isn't already unlocked) and write up a kernel for it and port ICS to it, this tablet can be badass ;D $99 Android Tablet with ICS pl0x.

Oxirane said:
Honeycomb has been ported to the galaxy s line, galaxy tab and evo... Probably more too, I think Nook. So... Maybe it's possible?
*might* have to get one of these... If I can afford it
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Cool, that sounds awesome!
Serious_Beans said:
I'm DEFINITELY buying one and I'm sure ICS can be ported to it when the time comes since the source will be released for it. This is a SNAPDRAGON QUALCOMM CPU and GPU and HTC uses that for their CPU/GPUs so I don't see why it's not possible, someone would have to write a kernel from scratch though to make it smoother, just like how the HD2 has Android, but it's not perfect since it's not using it's own kernel. If someone actually takes the time to unlock the bootloader(if it isn't already unlocked) and write up a kernel for it and port ICS to it, this tablet can be badass ;D $99 Android Tablet with ICS pl0x.
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Might wanna do it soon, the 16gb just went out of stock.

Damn, and 2wks ago, i just bought my daughter a 7" 4GB android 2.3.3 Coby tab for 180$ !!!!! Damn damn damn damn.
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Got one for $90. I mean, at that point I couldn't resist. Heck, at worst I feel like if I use it, dont like it, I can still flip it for a tiny profit on craigslist or ebay.
Im really hoping for an android port. The specs on this tab are actually quite good. Im probably going to end up keeping it regardless. I'll probably just end up using it for bedside web-browsing, movies, and music.
There's a killing to be made by porting android to this thing. thousands of people just picked up this thing on slickdeals (there are literally over 11k browsing right now). I know tons are willing to donate (im good for 10$-20$ myself depending on quality and progress)
Looking forward to a touchpad xda forum soon

Sutitan said:
Got one for $90. I mean, at that point I couldn't resist. Heck, at worst I feel like if I use it, dont like it, I can still flip it for a tiny profit on craigslist or ebay.
Im really hoping for an android port. The specs on this tab are actually quite good. Im probably going to end up keeping it regardless. I'll probably just end up using it for bedside web-browsing, movies, and music.
There's a killing to be made by porting android to this thing. thousands of people just picked up this thing on slickdeals (there are literally over 11k browsing right now). I know tons are willing to donate (im good for 10$-20$ myself depending on quality and progress)
Looking forward to a touchpad xda forum soon
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How did you get it for $90? I should say "where?" On slickdeals, itself?
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[Q] Moshi Monsters Anyone?

Hi, I'm considering a Xoom for my 10 y/o daughter as a christmas present, but I have a couple of questions.
The useage would be movies (from SD), music, and general surfing and android games (angy bird etc). What may be a deal breaker is the ability to use flash intensive web sites.
Currently she has a mac G5 1.6Ghz PowerPC that doesn't play at all nicely with flash intensive web sites, namely Moshimonsters.com and educationcity.com.
Although I'm new to Android, I'm not scared to root and try different roms if required (I've 'hackintoshed' my netbook so am familiar with the sweaty palms while waiting for the final reboot!).
This isn't a replacement for a desktop as the old G5 does just about everything she needs apart from the poor flash playback so if the Xoom would be capable of that it would be a win/win! I'm thinking that a Xoom is cheaper than a new desktop and seems like a great piece of equipment in it's own right for travel/sofa surfing.
So the question is do any of you have youngsters in the family that use the Xoom for moshimonsters.com and don't complain about it being laggy/slow?
Thanks in advance and sorry that the first post is a Q, but I have to start somewhere on my journey into the depths of Android and I have spent sveral days googling but finding no definitive answer!
All the best,
Ian

I tried both websites for you and they worked fine. Educationcity.com was snappier than the moshimonsters.com, but they both loaded fine and flash video downloaded and played fine.
I think she'll enjoy it.

Is there no escaping these bloody things, my 9 y/o and 3 y/o fight over them all the bloody time.... lol

okantomi said:
I tried both websites for you and they worked fine. Educationcity.com was snappier than the moshimonsters.com, but they both loaded fine and flash video downloaded and played fine.
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What service! Many thanks for taking the time to look at that for me.
Trig0r said:
Is there no escaping these bloody things, my 9 y/o and 3 y/o fight over them all the bloody time.... lol
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MM has over 50 million users now so no, there's no escape!
Just got to decide how long I wait now to see if prices drop even more before Christmas. Amazon now at £321 delivered for the UK wifi version.
Thanks both,
Ian

Have you looked at other devices or are you set on a Xoom?
Quick poke on google gives a few places under £300..

Trig0r said:
Have you looked at other devices or are you set on a Xoom?
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I'm not 100% set on the Xoom but I went to PC World and had a play with a few tablets and the solid feel of the Xoom along with the connectivity options and battery life make it my favourite so far.
The promise of ICS in the future is also appealing.
I'm very willing to hear suggestions for alternatives (in the UK), and my target price is around the £300 mark.
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Quick poke on google gives a few places under £300..
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I'll check out the pricing again but I'm a bit cautious when it comes to sellers that I'm not familiar with (stock is in China and it's not a UK model etc), thanks for taking the time to check and reply

I looked at the 7" A100, its a cut down version of the A500 but with the smaller screen and less storage, however still has the mSD slot so onboard space not so much of an issue. Ended up ordering the A500 instead mainly down to the screen size.
If you want ICS then you might want to have a look at a few other "Android Dev" forums on here, you can see what the popular devices are and that might influence your choices.
Yeah I'd rather get it from a known source but there seems to be some places selling for around the £270 mark, order it on a credit card or whatever card you have thats got some sort of protection on it, just incase, if all comes good then your saving yourself at least £50 which can be spent on screen protectors, sleeves, cases etc

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Ended up ordering the A500 instead mainly down to the screen size.
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I tried to get a feel for the A500 at PC World but the one in my local store wouldn't power up. I seem to be able to find the Xoom cheaper than the A500 right now?
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If you want ICS then you might want to have a look at a few other "Android Dev" forums on here, you can see what the popular devices are and that might influence your choices.
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I thought (although I may be completely wrong!), that there would be an official OTA release of ICS for Xoom? This may save me the headache of root, roms & kernels!
Thanks for all the input.

GSXR11 said:
I tried to get a feel for the A500 at PC World but the one in my local store wouldn't power up. I seem to be able to find the Xoom cheaper than the A500 right now?
I thought (although I may be completely wrong!), that there would be an official OTA release of ICS for Xoom? This may save me the headache of root, roms & kernels!
Thanks for all the input.
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There will be an official ICS release for the Xoom. IMHO, it is the best Android tab currently available, all things considered. Also, I have a Tegra2 7" tab and it's sweet and pretty snappy but it's just too small to be really useful. A 10" screen is much better. Put a nice comfortable and protective case on it that can also double as a stand, get one of the charging docks, and your kids are good to go.

for this planned use you may find a cheaper alternative to Xoom... How knows?
Best!
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[Q] MOST InDeCiSiVe EVER~ BUY THE Note2 XBox or Ps3 PLEASE HELP

Hello Community
I come to you today in dire need of some advice/help PLEASE.
I know it comes down to me but I feel I had to do this to assist me in a decision that has to made possibly withing a few hours. So Im askng for your help in a short time. Im not 100% sure I have to make it today but Im pretty sure, I might have 48 extra hrs but i wont know that until a little later on. My hopes are high that when the time comes You all will have helped in making my decision a little easier.
Ok.
Here is a quick overview.
I love the tech game. In the last few years Iv grown more and more fond of it. Love phones tablets Android. Gaming I would put below the others only because I havent had a system in a few years. Not because I didnt want a game system, whether it was money or i was into something else, I just never found myself buying one lately.
I never had a PS3 or an XBOX. last system was the Ps2 and i got rid of it a few Xmas's ago because I was not playing it. But now the PS3 and the 360 are out there and I can feel a 'want; for one of those systems to play online,to enjoy everything they have to offer.
I also want that Note2 BAD. it looks so sick,
Right now I have the GalaxyNexus(vzw)32gb. a Nexus7 16gb and a Kindle Fire Hd coming for xmas
The phone is perfectly fine. Its only 6 months old. Im being perfectly honest when i say I have a phone that does all i need it to, I one of if not the best 7inch tab out right and I have a 3rd coming. Would all this tell me I dont need another phone/tablet? YES. But im also telling my self that if I get the Note2,IT WILL BE A REPLACEMENT FOR ALL 3 OF THOSE DEVICES! AND I CAN SELL THEM!
I just dont know what to do. I am THE WORST when it comes to making decisions like this, Ill make a decision then ALWAYS second guess myself after.
btw I didnt know this until recently, I was planning on paying 289 or 299, however much the main carriers are selling it for but I see thats its $178 some places
then, if I decide to go with a system and not the phone, i wont know which one to get. LOL I know im terrible.:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
So guys if you can shed ANY light at all on my situation, I would appreciate SO SO much.:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
thanks for taking the time to read. :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

Thanks XDA...
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