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1&1 Announces SmartPad Android Tablet
http://www.theunwired.net/?item=offi...android-tablet
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07-02-2010, 12:28 PM | #2 |
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As far as I know google does not want to provide access to android market for non-cellphones using android os.
Cannot find the source right now, though. Regards |
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07-02-2010, 12:35 PM | #3 |
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07-08-2010, 08:35 AM | #4 |
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Yeah, it is definitely a restriction on the part of Google rather than all the hardware makers deciding on their own to ignore 1000s of apps.
One surprising thing with this tablet is the amount of promotion it is getting from 1&1, being a predominantly english speaker I don't tend to watch much german tv, but have been watching the football on it and I have seen more tv adverts for this device at ht than for the ipad. |
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I imagine after the huge success of the Apple iPad, that Google is off scrambling, trying to figure out how to support tablets and phones off of a similar marketplace. Kind of a "Doh!" type moment. I have an Android phone, the Aps that have shown up there (most recently Kindle) are quickly reaching parity with iPhone, a few are significantly better (and in general, Android's legitimate multitasking better than iOS). If I were buying a tablet, it would be nice if I could also buy the same Aps. Anyway, back to the 1&1 discussion, if the device is going to be that thick, it would be nice if they built in an integral cover. Maybe something that wrapped around and laid flat on the back. But I need some screen protection, so while a 1/2" or so is fine for thickness, it's really the thickness with the cover on that counts. |
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