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Tablet recommendations?

Opinions on 7" vs 10"? Looking for a general portable Android table to use for work, presentations, notes, etc. Archos 7"? 10"? Viewsonic? Etc.... Any ideas or recommendations?

I prefer 7 inches because it's portable
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Ok but which
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Samsung Galaxy Tab is quite good!

Nook color is good once rooted.
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htc is good

The new ASUS Eee Pad Transformer 10" w/Honeycomb sound very good!

Depends on how much and what you are looking for and what you want to do with it...I went with the nook color and flashed android on it and I love it. I choose the nook because I didn't need a camera or needed all the features. As of now I have Gingerbread running on cm7 and over clocked at 1.1ghz .runs smooth, flash player works as well as youtube. Hell u can even running honeycomb off that lil ****er.$250 for it....can't neat the price ...oh and ya this ebook reader runs flash stock soon and the Ipad is 400 bucks and it can't.....I find that funny..
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hoho zte light

Got the Color Nook Very good run as dual boot the Reader on it is awesome for the kid reads out loud the books
My Next is the EE Transformer for me that is the sweetspot between geek and business
Tha Ipad tells you you are getting more charges you way more and you get less........ but got to say good marketing......... funny to me

if you have to buy it now - acer iconia a500
if you can wait until june - samsung tab 10.1 (8.5mm version)

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Xoom !! Great specs
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joak0068 said:
Xoom !! Great specs
It has same specs as asus eee pad transformer and acer iconia tab a500, so that sorta doesn't work out.
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galaxys said:
The new ASUS Eee Pad Transformer 10" w/Honeycomb sound very good!
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This looks like its going to be a hot tablet....thats all i got to say.

hedney3 said:
This looks like its going to be a hot tablet....thats all i got to say.
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Sure does.....what u guys think aboutvthe blackberry tab? I heard good things....I just don't like the bb brand....
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That exactly was my dilemma. Not a bb fan (nothing personal). Went for the iconia

The new sony tablets looks awesome, worth waiting for i'd say
I used mah awesome Xperia Play R800i w/ CM7 to write this

Just saw them on the internet......interesting.

Motorola Xoom looks alright!

Xoom or Galaxy Tab?

I'm in the market for a tablet but am uncertain of which one of the 2 I should get. What do you guys think?
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The Galaxy tab is the better of the two but i would really recommend you spending the (maybe) extra $100 and getting a Transformer Prime, it's the thinnest and most powerful tablet of the market

xoom, but wait til xoom 2 comes out, it will be amazing!

Looking at the transformer right now...
When is the xoom 2 coming out?
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The Xoom 2 is already out. It's called the Motorola Droid Xyboard in the US, and the Xoom 2 everywhere else in the world. The Xoom 2 is NOT a Google Experience device like the original Xoom was. It's full of Motorola and Verizon bloatware and I believe it has a few UI customizations too. It's not stock Honeycomb.
If having a Google Experience device matters to you (meaning having all the latest updates and using Android in vanilla form as Google made it), then get a Xoom. If that doesn't matter as much to you, then get a Galaxy Tab or an Asus Transformer Prime.
I personally have a 4G LTE Xoom and love it.

That's actually very good information... thanks for that...
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I think the Galaxy tab

gabrielshaste said:
I'm in the market for a tablet but am uncertain of which one of the 2 I should get. What do you guys think?
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Depends, When your being attacked by a man for what ever reason, which tablet would you think will be able to knock him out and still be usable?
Durability is my #1 requirement when buying a tablet.

The Xoom is only a Google experience device if it is sold in the states otherwise it's a tablet that's a few versions behind.
The transformer, while not a google experience device it is really quick on updates like it gets them within a month-ish of being released. That may not seem fast but it has consistently been the most quickly updated tablet and the only skin on it is changing the look of the buttons on the device.

Vote for Galaxy tab

soulz said:
I think the Galaxy tab
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x2 in my opinion

Anyone test out both? Isn't the Xoom a bit on the heavy side? And I've heard that the gt feels cheap...
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I asked myself the same question before getting the Xoom
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+1 for the Galaxy Tab. I bought this for my wife for Christmas and she loves it. The only downfall that I can point out is: 1) No USB port, 2) No external memory.
But hey, if you have dropbox, or a wifi connection, USB isn't needed. And just make sure you get enough internal memory to last you.

+1 for the Galaxy Tab.

Compare the specs and hardware of the Xoom against the Acer Iconia , more bang for the buck with Acer, and you can find them for $250 ish
I like how the movies play more in a wide screen format compared to the Ipad and Xoom...and XDA does have pretty robust forum.
The Iconia does beat the rest on port selection; its left edge is home to a 3.5mm headphone jack and a mini-HDMI port, while the right side holds full-sized USB and Micro USB ports. Under the port cover on the top you'll find a MicroSD card slot, taped-over SIM card slot, a rather stiff volume rocker, and a rotation lock switch. The USB 2.0 port is certainty a bragging right for the Iconia,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037070
http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/ace...126_7-34644168.html?tag=mncol;txt#reviewPage1

Also, faced with the same question, my money went (today) on a Xoom. My wife's playing on it right now, while I post from my ancient dell latitude running Ubuntu. It's not even the latest ver of Ubuntu. What's up with that?
John

Xoom. I tried it in a local store yesterday and I loved the pure Google experience. I also tried the Xoom 2 but it had Motoblur including all the icons which made it look bad in my opinion. I'm the type of person who likes the pure Google experience. The Galaxy Tab is too similar to an iPad in my opinion and I don't like Touchwiz either.

dfwcomputer said:
x2 in my opinion
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+1
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The Galaxy tab is the best tablet

What tablet should i buy?

I like reading A LOT, i have 4GB of epub book on my sensation ( the average book is ~1mb so do the math how many titles i have)
Now the 4.3" screen on the sensation aint quite for reading, im looking for a tablet, which one do u recommend (mostly for the reading aspect, so a screen in probably most important, given the fact that i will be looking at it for a long time)
P.s kindles arent for me, id still like to have a powerhouse( asus, g.tab, xoom, ipad, jetstream etc)
So what can u recommend me?
P.s the htc reader app is hands.down the best
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How does it differ from the transformer?
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i recommend the ipad 2.
it's awesome especially with 3g.

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How does it differ from the transformer?
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Nothing worth that price. If you don't mind the screen size... Grab a nook color or something. They're going for one hundred shipped. Or get a regular asus transformer.
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Just wait for ipad 3. It's coming out in 2 months.

silkshocker said:
Just wait for ipad 3. It's coming out in 2 months.
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He said powerhouse, not trash.
Get the Asus Transformer, since its mostly for reading, dual core is more than perfect. Handles movies and music very well too. And the keyboard attachments is amazing.
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I think the htc evo view/flyer might be a winner. I haven't used it but I've been searching around for a while and waited for the htc flyer. then changed my mind according to reviews. however, there is a large customer base that love the htc evo view for note taking and reading especially. With the price drop to about 280 its definitely a steal or grab a used one for cheaper. I just bought it from an xda member on here waiting for it to arrive.
Then maybe in a few months maybe get another tablet or see what the ipad 3 looks like.
The htc jetstream i hear doesnt work as good as the view fyi.

deadlocked007 said:
Asus prime
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+1 to the prime...may have to finally pick up a tablet...

definitely the prime...

transformer prime! do it

For reading, the iPad 2. I have one and reading on it is a joy, especially now with iBooks 2.

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theking_13 said:
He said powerhouse, not trash.
Get the Asus Transformer, since its mostly for reading, dual core is more than perfect. Handles movies and music very well too. And the keyboard attachments is amazing.
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Awe toche couldnt have said it better myself... lol. I would with the Transformer, I would wait though till they release the revised version of the Prime. All kinds of GPS issues and what not plus it going the same price as the original Prime. Or you could wait for the Asus MeMo.

If you find a deal on Lenovo K1, grab it. Can be rooted, and powerful,
with reasonable price. 1280X800 resolution.
Xxul said:
I like reading A LOT, i have 4GB of epub book on my sensation ( the average book is ~1mb so do the math how many titles i have)
Now the 4.3" screen on the sensation aint quite for reading, im looking for a tablet, which one do u recommend (mostly for the reading aspect, so a screen in probably most important, given the fact that i will be looking at it for a long time)
P.s kindles arent for me, id still like to have a powerhouse( asus, g.tab, xoom, ipad, jetstream etc)
So what can u recommend me?
P.s the htc reader app is hands.down the best
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Toshiba Thrive
Bought a Toshiba Thrive for my wife. Of course I use it more than her. It's wonderful. Dual Core processor, Nivedia graphics, 10 inch screen. Very fast, responsive. Plus you gotta love having HDMI out, USB ports. Rooted and it becomes even better.

iPad 3 releases soon?
I like the power of Android Tablets and I like the Asus Transformer; how will they stand up to iPad 3?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus - I own this tab and it's perfect for reading. Just the right size for holding with one hand and very light. 10" tabs are too big for comfortably holding and reading for long periods. This tab also has great specs and is very responsive. I've had no issues running any apps or games on it.
Read the reviews.

I love my Galaxy Tab 7.7 for reading - powerful enough, is light as hell, and has a better screen than any other tablet available at the moment (just put it next to anything you like and the difference is obvious).
Plus its reader sized and will fit in my jacket pocket/jeans back pocket.

I've heard the galaxy tab is pretty damn good, but yea like others said Asus prime is pretty good

Ah dammit now.. i hate so many choices -.-"
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Android tablet?

Hi,
I want to buy android based tablet. I want to know which the best option in different android tablets is. I am using internet on my recent phone and I can’t get any speed. So I want an android tablet and like to use its different applications. Any suggestions?
Thanks

If you want a 10 inch tablet, get the Touchpad
If you want a 7 inch tablet, get the Nexus 7
Also, why is this here?

rohan32 said:
If you want a 10 inch tablet, get the Touchpad
If you want a 7 inch tablet, get the Nexus 7
Also, why is this here?
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+1 on the Nexus 7
+1 on the why is this here?

- 1 on touchpad
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_MetalHead_ said:
+1 on the Nexus 7
+1 on the why is this here?
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At first, I took the thread to mean "what tablet would be a good compliment to the One X". But the OP isn't really clear, and based on the fact its his first post here, he may have posted to the wrong place.
+1 to the Nexus 7. Great price point, has reviewed really well, and its selling really well, which means solid support from software developers, accessory manufacturers, etc. is assured. If I were going to buy a tablet right now, it would probably be the Nexus 7.
I do love my HTC Flyer tablet. Beautiful build quality, as you would expect from HTC. But it was overpriced at release at $499. Its also over a year old now, so its not really a current contender specs-wise. HTC has been laying low as far as the tablet market, since the Flyer and Jetstream didn't sell well. But a new HTC tablet is rumored.
What I did learn from the Flyer, is that I really like the 7" form factor. Larger 10" form factors are nice for some things, but 7" is a really great compromise of functionality and portability. Easy and comfortable to hold with one hand for long periods of time, and doesn't take up much room in a carry-on bag while traveling by air. I can even shove it in the pocket of most of my pants, as I move from room to room in my house.

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- 1 on touchpad
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Why do you say that? Just curious.
You get a solid dual core tablet and you can get it for new at around $170.
Its the cheapest 10 inch I've seen with great performance and a large dev community.

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+1 on the Nexus 7
+1 on the why is this here?
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+2 on the Nexus 7

Yeah touchpad is cheap but honestly I think getting a tablet meant to be for android
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atticusmas said:
Yeah touchpad is cheap but honestly I think getting a tablet meant to be for android
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...have you ever been to that section of xda? CM9 runs like a boss on the touchpad. Same with AOKP.

Godfrey Addison said:
Hi,
I want to buy android based tablet. I want to know which the best option in different android tablets is. I am using internet on my recent phone and I can’t get any speed. So I want an android tablet and like to use its different applications. Any suggestions?
Thanks
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Nexus 7 without a doubt :good:

I keep my N7 goes perfect with my HoX.
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I would say Nexus 7 or Asus Transformer Prime

Hehe I maintained AOKP Nightlies for the Touchpad for a while, and let me just say that AOKP runs like a champ on it. So does CM9, and CM10 is about to be released (we've seen teasers and such).

Transformer infinity > anything mentioned in this thread . I got my HOX because of the screen and power why not a tablet that does so as well
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rohan32 said:
Hehe I maintained AOKP Nightlies for the Touchpad for a while, and let me just say that AOKP runs like a champ on it. So does CM9, and CM10 is about to be released (we've seen teasers and such).
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Haha, hell yeah it does. But quick question, did AOKP drop us? Looks like we're no longer supported after Build 40?

The only thing that doesn't run yet on the Android side of the TouchPad is the front facing camera. Everything else is smooth.
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Nexus 7
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If 10.1" screen is desired, I'd go for the Xoom (Wi-Fi edition) because we already got jelly bean yesterday and it's pretty much an honorary nexus device.
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Rblacula said:
If 10.1" screen is desired, I'd go for the Xoom (Wi-Fi edition) because we already got jelly bean yesterday and it's pretty much an honorary nexus device.
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I hate to bash your tablet but the Xoom has the absolute worst screen I have ever seen on a tablet, which is the single most important part of a tablet. Not to mention it is big, bulky, and heavy. And it's old with outdated hardware.
Unfortunately, there aren't many decent Android tablets out there so as I said earlier the Nexus 7 is my recommendation. It's amazing, and the 7" form factor is the perfect size for portability. If you must go with a 10", then one of the ASUS Transformers is the best bet. The Prime, Infinity, or even the cheaper Tegra 3 one (I forget the name).
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I hate to bash your tablet but the Xoom has the absolute worst screen I have ever seen on a tablet, which is the single most important part of a tablet. Not to mention it is big, bulky, and heavy. And it's old with outdated hardware.
Unfortunately, there aren't many decent Android tablets out there so as I said earlier the Nexus 7 is my recommendation. It's amazing, and the 7" form factor is the perfect size for portability. If you must go with a 10", then one of the ASUS Transformers is the best bet. The Prime, Infinity, or even the cheaper Tegra 3 one (I forget the name).
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Hehe I love my Xoom, how dare you
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Android Tablet

I own an iPad 3rd generation and I am extremely unhappy with what Apple just did. I am however happy with my iPad (even tough I cant stand the iPhone and wouldnt trade my HTC One X for anything else). My experience with Android tablets isn't great. I played with the Galaxy Note Tab 10.1 and it sucks big time and the Nexus 7 is too small. The Transformer Prime TF300 sucked I find; a couple of friends have it and found it laggy and buggy (I got random reboot only looking at pictures. Maybe a custom rom can fix that?!)
I want to basically sell the iPad not because I am not happy with it but because I am fed up with Apple. What would be a good replacement for my iPad?
-I want retina display aka high DPI
-Smooth
-10"
What is out there that I missed?!

Asus transformer pad infinity. Seems to be what you are looking for.

Samsung (Google Nexus 10) potentially being released in the Android event in 4 days. It will supposedly have a higher dpi than the iPad 3.
That's your gold mine right there
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gagdude said:
Samsung (Google Nexus 10) potentially being released in the Android event in 4 days. It will supposedly have a higher dpi than the iPad 3.
That's your gold mine right there
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Ohh I did not know about that one!

G-Bus said:
Ohh I did not know about that one!
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A few pics of the quick start guide was leaked today. Might want to check it out
http://m.techradar.com/news/mobile-...oduct-manual-for-the-samsung-nexus-10-1107346
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Yeah, I'm hoping for a Nexus 10. Let's hope Google delivers that in a few days.

OP there is a thread in place for your post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
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