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How low do you think the gtab's price will drop after all the tablets come out? $350 or lower, maybe? I've heard of the Asus Tegra 2 tablet which will have a price point starting at $399.
What do you think?
Who knows...
There are also a whole bunch of tablets in the $500+ range and many that are smaller that cost more then $399.
Netbooks are in the $200 - $300 range and have many more parts, so why are tablets more expensive then netbooks?
alphadog00 said:
Who knows...
There are also a whole bunch of tablets in the $500+ range and many that are smaller that cost more then $399.
Netbooks are in the $200 - $300 range and have many more parts, so why are tablets more expensive then netbooks?
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I keep wondering about that also.
Some things are a wash (screen, physical conns., etc.) but:
Netbook:
+ keyboard
+ Windows license cost ($35?)
+ Drive or SSD ($50?)
Tablet:
+ touchscreen
Seems like a tablet should cost less than a netbook?
Probably we're paying for lower volumes and covering their tooling costs...
Jim
ASUS transformer is scheduled to be released by April (tegra2 + 512M + min-hdmi + IPS screen with $399). To be honest, by that time, viewsonic may release Gtablet 2, Gtablet 1st generation may not be sold anymore, so there may not be a price drop.
Don't worry, the Gtablet is very good, and we just need to find a 10.1 inch IPS replacement screen (with a reasonable price ~$50), then, we are all set.
This is electronic equipment. You have to expect that whatever you pay for it now will not be the price 3 months from now.
We also get to use this for 3 months before everyone else starts pumping out new tablets, it's already better than the Ipad and $100 less than the Ipad.
You might see it disappear off the shelves before you see a major price drop - I would suspect the former. My guess is that it will disappear from the B&M stores in the next 4 to 6 months. I actually don't think it's going to drop under $350 again, it will probably just fade away.
It really depends on whether or not Viewsonic feels that the item is making money, and what its plans are for a GTab successor. I guess CES will tell the tale on the second part.
My guess is they will release JUST ENOUGH updates to get it half way working right and then drop it and announce the successor.
Hopefully our dev community will take us up to honeycomb before dropping it and moving on (would be good enough for me).
Price drop? Doubt it will go below $350 before successor hits.
Maybe something like that mystery 320 w/1GB and an IPS screen w/1280x resolution for the Gtab2??
That'd be cool!
tyy10002 said:
ASUS transformer is scheduled to be released by April (tegra2 + 512M + min-hdmi + IPS screen with $399). To be honest, by that time, viewsonic may release Gtablet 2, Gtablet 1st generation may not be sold anymore, so there may not be a price drop.
Don't worry, the Gtablet is very good, and we just need to find a 10.1 inch IPS replacement screen (with a reasonable price ~$50), then, we are all set.
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I know my gtab is very good. I never thought the gtab was unfairly priced even at $399. When I saw the asus price this prompted me to think a price drop is looming for the gtab which would indicate that tablet prices would stablize after the 1st qtr. (Which would be great).
I honestly thought the gtab would eventually be the "bargain" tablet of 2011 compared to the newer tablets.
We're still a few months away for honeycomb to come out. I'm going to enjoy the most out of my gtab until then. I'm guessing honeycomb for the gtab will follow soon after... official or unofficial.
I am selling my G-Tab...going to try to get a Honeycomb tablet. I have the Following:
Good Condition G-Tablet
Box w/Docs
USB cable
A/C Adapter
***BONUS****
The Keyboard/Case
(http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-G-T...9N1O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301587480&sr=8-1)
All for just $375 w/ FREE Shipping in my paypal account (US Only unless you want to pay the difference in shipping)
PM me with offers and questions
Dude most people here would not buy the G-Tab for more then $300. They had a $280 woot the other day. Sell it for $300 and you will get bites.
Amazon has it for $340.
Also, Get the $400 Asus eee honeycomb that is coming out for Best buy. $150 more but you get IPS and honeycomb.
This post makes me sad . Ordered my Woot tablet last week for $279.99 and it arrives today! I don't want to see someone selling!
and yeah considering like half the people here now got a tablet on woot, good luck for selling it for a hair over $284.99.
I hate to say it, these folks are right, your price is a little high. You may want to wait and let the fine devs do their thing to provide us with a nice honeycomb rom.
therealkired said:
I hate to say it, these folks are right, your price is a little high.
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You can't blame him. He probably got it when the gtab was still in the $350-400 range.
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PS - My elderly dad wants one after he saw me using it. He mainly wants to use it to surf the net while sitting on his comfortable chair and have a 10 inch screen gps. I'm waiting for it to go sub 300 again to buy it for him.
supermiah said:
I am selling my G-Tab...going to try to get a Honeycomb tablet. I have the Following:
Good Condition G-Tablet
Box w/Docs
USB cable
A/C Adapter
***BONUS****
The Keyboard/Case
(http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-G-T...9N1O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301587480&sr=8-1)
All for just $375 w/ FREE Shipping in my paypal account (US Only unless you want to pay the difference in shipping)
PM me with offers and questions
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You will be disappointed with honeycomb in its current state.. I'm just saying .
goodintentions said:
You can't blame him. He probably got it when the gtab was still in the $350-400 range.
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PS - My elderly dad wants one after he saw me using it. He mainly wants to use it to surf the net while sitting on his comfortable chair and have a 10 inch screen gps. I'm waiting for it to go sub 300 again to buy it for him.
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Keep your eyes on TigerDirect -- I got mine for $307 shipped, surely there will be another discount code soon.
supermiah said:
I am selling my G-Tab...going to try to get a Honeycomb tablet. I have the Following:
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If your buying the ASUS "Transformer" make sure you order the optional wheels.
mattrb said:
Dude most people here would not buy the G-Tab for more then $300. They had a $280 woot the other day. Sell it for $300 and you will get bites.
Amazon has it for $340.
Also, Get the $400 Asus eee honeycomb that is coming out for Best buy. $150 more but you get IPS and honeycomb.
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Considering that it is looking like that Asus will be closer to £400 than $400, I wouldn't be in a rush to trade up to it just yet. $150 for IPS and honeycomb is one thing, $300+ is another.
arentol said:
Considering that it is looking like that Asus will be closer to £400 than $400, I wouldn't be in a rush to trade up to it just yet. $150 for IPS and honeycomb is one thing, $300+ is another.
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Don't always compare pricing from other countries to how US pricing will work out. Companies rarely do that themselves. For example a 160gb ps3 on amazon uk that's been discounted from 255 pounds to 229 pounds. 229 pounds is $369 that same ps3 sells on Amazon's US website for $299.99 $70 less than the Brit's discounted price. The UK usually gets shafted the most when it comes to electronic prices so they're the worse to convert to what the US price will be.
After finding out about the Asus Eee Transformer yesterday, I immediately sold my gTablet for $280 on Craig's List (which included an extra AC adapter and the Mazata dock). That's what I had paid for it myself a few weeks ago, so I'm breaking even. If the retail prices for the Transformer floating around on the Internet are accurate, that could be a killer tablet. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these puppies!
Ron
Well guys, I must admit... I had some fun with the gtablet... for a couple days. Then my mom came over last night and flashed her iPad 2. I know these devices are different, but the screen is SO much better. And it's so much lighter! In any case, the gtablet is not for me. I've put mine on eBay. I started the bidding at 1 cent, and I have 100% seller rating so I know some of you are looking for a second tablet - this might be your chance!
Hi all,
I wanted your opinion on what you guys think is a suitable price for a used 32gb Transformer (Really good condition)? I have had my Transformer since Thanksgiving of last year and I'm ready to move on. I've loved it, learned on it, but newer and better things await. Currently I'm trying to sell it on Craigslist with a cover, screen protector, original box, and a skinomi cover for 300$ and I'm not getting any bites. Am I asking too much? You guys think I would be better off sell it for $200-250?
I have a Galaxy note so I'm still getting my flashing Fix through that
If you guys wanna take a look, here is the link to the posting.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/ele/3001570002.html
Thanks in advance for your input.
I'd try going down to $250, Best Buy will give you $175 for the 16gb model, so adding the extra 16gb would probably put you at about $250 with the protector and case, a lot of new 10" tablets are coming out at $399 here soon with the same or better specs, so only $100 less than retail I dont think flies too much unless you are selling an ipad
hey all, I was going to get the Acer A700 for 350 from amazon, i was sold on the deal and then i realized every single review *****ed about the heat issues and realized it was a real problem. I was going to see if i could deal with it, figuring i could solve it with cm10 + undervolted/clocked kernel. Then I come to find there is no nvflash for the a700! Coming from the gtablet, i thought nvflash was just a given for all tegra devices but I seem to be mistaken. Then I checked out the tf300 16 gb gold edition again ($329 on amazon, missed the $299 sale) and see that it has nvflash, making it in my opinion massively more hackable as sending it back to acer if i brick it sounds like misery. I really wanted the larger screen of the a700 but am thinking for the lack of heat issue, saving some cash and the ability to nvflash, i should go with the tf300 16gb gold edition. Are speeds descent on this compared to the a700? anyone have the a700 and this or had the a700 and can chime in?
Thanks much!
PS. I have amazon gift card is why I am going through amazon, I know i can probably find this cheaper elsewhere but thats not an option.
Hey guys,
I found a guy (... my brother) who wants my tablet, He did offer $250, what do you think guys? is that a good price? or should I ask for more?
I got this table from Best Buy with a good rebate (like $50), the price was around $250.
With this business "in process".... my next target will be Asus Transformer TF300T (any recommendation at this point will be appreciated)
that offer for a second hand wifi only tab plus is a good deal. Go for it bro
You bought it 250, used it for a while and want to sell it for 250.
In terms of money it s a good deal, in terms of brotherhood, well, personally I would give my brother a better price, but it s your choice...
And here I was hoping I could get like $180 for mine when I sell it. $250 is a great price for you.
Thanks for the advice
Thanks friends for the advices, I was able to sell the tablet just today..... I gave the tablet with a 32gb microSD, Armorsuit screen layer and a nice leather cover, and my brother was actually really happy with the "movement"