Xoom 100K Sold. Good or bad?

[wodin]

Originally Posted by Noah98

However, in the case of the Android tablet, there hasn't been a compelling device at a reasonable price. The Samsung Galaxy Tab (which is a stellar device) was way overpriced and only useful for those that wanted the 7" form factor (so not really an ipad competitor).

Yes, that would be me!

And since I waited until the price dropped ($399 US with 3G but without contract), the overpriced part doesn't apply. I'm more than happy to pay for data, I just don't want to be locked in for two years.

Froyo does everything I want, so if I get HoneyComb; well, I'll have to see if I want the upgrade.

But the biggest point for me is that IT FITS IN MY POCKET! I’m still at a loss as to why it seems that everyone (most manufacturers) has bought into Jobs’ hype about 10” being the only viable form factor for a tablet. It’s just not true. Did I mention, it fits in my pocket?

[pphilipp]

Originally Posted by wodin

But the biggest point for me is that IT FITS IN MY POCKET! I’m still at a loss as to why it seems that everyone (most manufacturers) has bought into Jobs’ hype about 10” being the only viable form factor for a tablet. It’s just not true. Did I mention, it fits in my pocket?

I've owned six various tablets with 7" screens, none of which fit in my pocket. I even owned a Wits A81 which has a 7" screen and much smaller overall outer dimensions than the Galaxy tab... and it in no way fit comfortably in my pocket (it did squeeze in to a couple of pairs).

You must wear much larger pants than I do.

[wodin]

I normally wear dress trousers at work and cargo shorts otherwise. My SGT fits nicely in my left front trousers pocket (after re-allocating some of my junk to another pocket) and even better in my cargo pocket in my shorts. Plus the Gorilla Glass screen helps me to not worry about breaking it. I could see where tight jeans might be a problem.

[Noah98]

Originally Posted by wodin

Yes, that would be me!

And since I waited until the price dropped ($399 US with 3G but without contract), the overpriced part doesn't apply. I'm more than happy to pay for data, I just don't want to be locked in for two years.

Froyo does everything I want, so if I get HoneyComb; well, I'll have to see if I want the upgrade.

But the biggest point for me is that IT FITS IN MY POCKET! I’m still at a loss as to why it seems that everyone (most manufacturers) has bought into Jobs’ hype about 10” being the only viable form factor for a tablet. It’s just not true. Did I mention, it fits in my pocket?

Hey, I'm not knocking the 7" tablet. I owned and enjoyed a rooted nook color for quite some time. I actually really like the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and might pick up the wifi only one some day (when I can afford it).

My point is that the 7" devices are in a different class, and also serve a different purpose than the larger ones. Portability vs. Screen real estate. It's like the netbook vs the laptop, each has its purpose. I also think that the 7" tablets should be cheaper than the bigger tablets. When the Galaxy Tab was $500 on contract, that was too much (although it did gradually come down). At $350, the wifi Galaxy Tab is reasonable compared to the $500 and up tablets. Compared with the $400 Asus, it starts to become a stretch. I think $300 would be the ideal price and a great value. With all of the recent competition, that may happen.

[wodin]

Your quite righ Noah, I was just whining about there not being more high end seven inchers around. The Playbook would be interesting if it didn't tether to Crackberries (only).

[pphilipp]

Originally Posted by Noah98

So far based on recent reviews, the Asus eee Transformer, Acer Iconia, and T-mobile G-Slate (only if you need a 3G contract) are all better than the Xoom. Also, the promising Toshiba tablet is set to release soon.

If you are in the market for an Android tablet, I would suggest holding out for just a few more weeks!

I've been reading some reviews of the Acer. Seems it's big 'Ace' is the $450 price. Strangely, though having a metal body, it apparently has a cheap build quality (?), poor sporadic flash support (works sometimes, other times it stutters constantly) odd camera implementation and poor Honeycomb build. Otherwise, for the money, it might be the one to beat.

The Toshiba Regza (what's that?) has some great specs! Very promising. Lousy price (are the days passed when Apple was considered expensive?) Knock off 10 to 20% and you have a contender here.

We might be flooded with tablets that are rushed out the door in order to have something in the race, which sums up a couple reviews of the Acer.

[Noah98]

Originally Posted by pphilipp

I've been reading some reviews of the Acer. Seems it's big 'Ace' is the $450 price. Strangely, though having a metal body, it apparently has a cheap build quality (?), poor sporadic flash support (works sometimes, other times it stutters constantly) odd camera implementation and poor Honeycomb build. Otherwise, for the money, it might be the one to beat.

The Toshiba Regza (what's that?) has some great specs! Very promising. Lousy price (are the days passed when Apple was considered expensive?) Knock off 10 to 20% and you have a contender here.

We might be flooded with tablets that are rushed out the door in order to have something in the race, which sums up a couple reviews of the Acer.

This seems like a positive review of the Acer. They confirm that it is better than the Xoom.

http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/acer...ml?tag=rvwBody

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by Noah98

This seems like a positive review of the Acer. They confirm that it is better than the Xoom.

http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/acer...ml?tag=rvwBody

Sounds great!

Originally Posted by Noah98

Hey, I'm not knocking the 7" tablet. I owned and enjoyed a rooted nook color for quite some time. I actually really like the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and might pick up the wifi only one some day (when I can afford it).

My point is that the 7" devices are in a different class, and also serve a different purpose than the larger ones. Portability vs. Screen real estate. It's like the netbook vs the laptop, each has its purpose. I also think that the 7" tablets should be cheaper than the bigger tablets. When the Galaxy Tab was $500 on contract, that was too much (although it did gradually come down). At $350, the wifi Galaxy Tab is reasonable compared to the $500 and up tablets. Compared with the $400 Asus, it starts to become a stretch. I think $300 would be the ideal price and a great value. With all of the recent competition, that may happen.

Yeah, but good luck finding a $350 WiFi Galaxy Tab - it's vaporware like many of the others that are hyped - methinks each manufacturer is waiting for the other to ship - sort of testing the water. Even the much-hyped Xoom has many issues - Xoom over to Motorola support forums to read about them.

[pphilipp]

Originally Posted by Noah98

This seems like a positive review of the Acer. They confirm that it is better than the Xoom.

http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/acer...ml?tag=rvwBody

Hmmm, I read the review but can't find anything about it being better than a Xoom. They do confirm that it's priced much lower. (They also pinpoint some of the things which have irritated me about the OS.)

[Dopedangel]

Originally Posted by emt

Yeah, but good luck finding a $350 WiFi Galaxy Tab - it's vaporware like many of the others that are hyped - methinks each manufacturer is waiting for the other to ship - sort of testing the water. Even the much-hyped Xoom has many issues - Xoom over to Motorola support forums to read about them.

I think its more to do with many companies coming out with unfinished devices that Google has put its foot down and says they have to get approval if they want to use Google services. So everyone is announcing devices but no actual releases

[Noah98]

Originally Posted by pphilipp

Hmmm, I read the review but can't find anything about it being better than a Xoom. They do confirm that it's priced much lower. (They also pinpoint some of the things which have irritated me about the OS.)

The headline on the homepage (right side) reads "Iconia tab beats Xoom, but ipad2?"


They don't repeat that in the article, although they do tout the specs and the price.

[Noah98]

Originally Posted by emt

Yeah, but good luck finding a $350 WiFi Galaxy Tab - it's vaporware like many of the others that are hyped - methinks each manufacturer is waiting for the other to ship - sort of testing the water. Even the much-hyped Xoom has many issues - Xoom over to Motorola support forums to read about them.

I shop a lot on Amazon, and they list it as available and now shipping:

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-GT-P10...3354813&sr=8-2

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by Noah98

I shop a lot on Amazon, and they list it as available and now shipping:

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-GT-P10...3354813&sr=8-2

Sort of:

In stock on April 23, 2011.

But: Powered by the Android operating system (version 2.2)

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by Noah98

The headline on the homepage (right side) reads "Iconia tab beats Xoom, but ipad2?"


They don't repeat that in the article, although they do tout the specs and the price.

And you believe everything you read, right?