04-06-2011, 03:48 AM
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Jason,
I would wait to see what the "nexus" tablet is like. Its rumored this summer and that they're working with LG.
I'm all about the software platform these days. Keeping up with hardware iterations is too expensive, but if I can stay up on the latest platform then I'm happy. That's why I've stuck with my Nexus One.
I peronally wouldn't buy the Xoom because I think Motorola totally blew this release. They released a device that they new wasn't ready. Atleast other companies put up the illusion.
Plus if history can be judged, the Xoom may be hard pressed to get Android upgrades in the future. It took the original Droid a year almost to get Android 2.1
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04-06-2011, 06:40 AM
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One more thing: As much as you don't like XDA-Developers, before you get any Android device, check to see if there's an active developer community behind that particular device. The bigger the community, there'll be more hacks and easier to implement hacks. My HD2 with Gingerbread is way better a device than my friend's Desire HD. :P
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04-06-2011, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Phillip Dyson
Jason,
I would wait to see what the "nexus" tablet is like. Its rumored this summer and that they're working with LG.
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LOL!!!!!
Jason? Wait until Summer?!?!?!? Ha! Ha! Ha!
Surely you realize that once Jason decides to make a purchase, there's no stopping him!!!
Go ahead, Jason. Tell me I'm wrong. 
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04-06-2011, 07:52 PM
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LOL!!!!!
Jason? Wait until Summer?!?!?!? Ha! Ha! Ha!
Surely you realize that once Jason decides to make a purchase, there's no stopping him!!!
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Hey I understand. I'm the same way. I vacillate for a while, but once I choose I"m all in.
Just thought I'd try to get the information in before he pulled the trigger.
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04-06-2011, 08:43 PM
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...Just thought I'd try to get the information in before he pulled the trigger...
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Yep. I've been watching the stock market all day to find out when Jason makes his purchase. Best Buy shares increase by 20% every time he walks in their door!
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04-06-2011, 09:26 PM
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Surely you realize that once Jason decides to make a purchase, there's no stopping him!!! Go ahead, Jason. Tell me I'm wrong. |
Normally that would be correct, but I still find myself flipping between the Xoom and the iPad 2 hourly. A wrench in the plan is that the two Best Buy stores in my area of the city don't have the Xoom in yet, and seem quite clueless about when it will actually come in. 
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04-07-2011, 02:28 AM
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I have an Archos 70 Internet Tablet, 250 GB HDD version. It currently has Android 2.2 and I find after I tuned it a bit with a different launcher and some of my favorite apps from my Android phone that it is just my cup of tea.
The 250GB of HDD storage is currently the largest available in any tablet. Yes, it does slow down things a bit here and there, but having the storage space for a media hound like me is worth that minor trade off.
I also really like the 7" form factor. It is just the right size to not be too cramped and be "one hand able". It makes it very portable, another big plus as I am on the go a lot and "live" out of my back pack.
There is currently only one alternate Android firmware for it, but it can dual boot Android and another flavor of Linux. The interesting part about dual booting is that Archos provides the ability and the Linux load, but state it voids your warranty if you run down the rabbit hole.
I am hoping it will gain a little more traction with the developer community and that it will see Honeycomb either from the manufacturer or the devs.
I find my tablet has replaced my personal laptop for virtually everything, and even my well loved Sony Reader doesn't see me as much as it used to.
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04-06-2011, 09:13 PM
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Quote:
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I would wait to see what the "nexus" tablet is like. Its rumored this summer and that they're working with LG.
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An interesting option. Not sure if I'm willing to wait until late summer/fall though. Hell, the iPad 3 might be out by then. Hehehe. 
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Originally Posted by Phillip Dyson
I'm all about the software platform these days. Keeping up with hardware iterations is too expensive, but if I can stay up on the latest platform then I'm happy. That's why I've stuck with my Nexus One.
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I concur - but to me, the software platform on Android Tablets seems weaker than on the iPad 2...hence my leaning.
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