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http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/04/samsung-finds-parts-of-galaxy-tab-10-1-inadequate-compared-to/
I guess that makes sense. Hopefully, it will be more in the $600-$700 range. Too bad there is no Wifi only version yet. If we can get $500 wifi only Gtab 10.1, it will be much more competitive. It's kind of dumb on Samsung's part not to have multiple pricing tiers. May have to do with cost of manufacturer. I don't know.
Which will mean cheaper parts i am thinking - Maybe the spec will be changed. Main thing will it delay the tab?
I think the specs wont be chged. The original price is too expensive n they cant duel to ipad 2 with tat kind of spec
Thanks to Apple that Samsung will decrease the prices of this tablet.
"A carrier source told ChannelNews that they are expecting a head on battle" between the Samsung Galaxy Tab and the new Apple iPad 2 and that the "go price of the 10.1" Samsung Galaxy Tab" was being adjusted from what was originally given to carriers."
Source:smarthouse.com.au/Home_Office/Notebooks_And_Tablets/Q9T3W9D3
That's great news, now if only we knew an exact release date.
Release date 03/22/11
http://www.samsungunpacked.com/html_ver2/
According to some sources. The release date for 7'', 8.9'', and 10.1'' GTabs is 03/22. That's what "78910" stands for. Lets see how many want to wait another 11 days after Ipad 2 to get Gtabs.
That event is for the launch of the 7.8" tablet. I would expect the 10.1" to have been released by then in Europe (or in some of them at least)
8.9" not 7.8" fyi
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I love the fact that apple made the ipad 2 so cheap bc now I may actually be able to afford the gTab 10.1 before the end of the year...But if the gTab is anything like the Xoom I will lean near getting an ipad 2.
Also does anyone know if the gtab 10.1 has a sd card slot bc none of the videos I have seen show it having one?
vamp6x6x6x said:
I love the fact that apple made the ipad 2 so cheap bc now I may actually be able to afford the gTab 10.1 before the end of the year...But if the gTab is anything like the Xoom I will lean near getting an ipad 2.
Also does anyone know if the gtab 10.1 has a sd card slot bc none of the videos I have seen show it having one?
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It doesn't.
And you probably will be getting an iPad 2.
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It doesn't.
And you probably will be getting an iPad 2.
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What!! Ok, so let me get this stright; the gTab 10. is going to be a xoom basicly just with speakers in a different place, the mic in a weird place, and no sd card? All I have to say to that is wow, just wow, and the following I am about to say:
I don't know if it is just all the hype about the 10.1 tablets or what, but I am somewhat disappointed...I mean I think Moto should have took more time in deciding the placement of things and I think Samsung should have payed more attention in what people want(like an sd card slot, etc.) instead of just trying to make their tablet better then the Xoom and ipad2.
I could care less with SD card
Why? I am using Nexus S which does not have one and I don't miss anything.
Although, I prefer to have 64GB model, but GTab 10.1 has only 16GB and 32GB model.
I am hoping the upcoming GTab 8.9" has 64 GB model!
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What!! Ok, so let me get this stright; the gTab 10. is going to be a xoom basicly just with speakers in a different place, the mic in a weird place, and no sd card? All I have to say to that is wow, just wow, and the following I am about to say:
I don't know if it is just all the hype about the 10.1 tablets or what, but I am somewhat disappointed...I mean I think Moto should have took more time in deciding the placement of things and I think Samsung should have payed more attention in what people want(like an sd card slot, etc.) instead of just trying to make their tablet better then the Xoom and ipad2.
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I could care less with SD card
Why? I am using Nexus S which does not have one and I don't miss anything.
Although, I prefer to have 64GB model, but GTab 10.1 has only 16GB and 32GB model.
I am hoping the upcoming GTab 8.9" has 64 GB model!
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Well, I for one would be all but lost with no sd card slot...I mean I hardly use it but I always like to have the option.
I am not even going to bother ruling this out of my to buy list yet though bc I somehow always end up buying another Samsung device after I say I am done with them.
The truth of the matter is most people will never be satisfied with a product unless they have a say into it's design. Everyone has a idea of how it should be designed based on what they want, so unless they come out with a design-a-tablet, you'll be stuck with what's available. So since designing a tablet is the most unreal option, you will settle. To say that you won't get this because it lacks an sd slot, then why are you going after the ipad2? That too doesn't have an sd slot. If you are saying because of the size of the tablet, then you are willing to pay the over $800 price tag for a 64GB tablet? You might change your mind when you see a 32GB tablet that has great specs and reviews (so far) for prob around $500-600.
You can look towards the Toshiba Tablet, but it looks heavier than this, the Xoom and the ipad even. Maybe the HTC 10in tablet will be more to your taste, but you should hurry and get your ideas in to them so they put the buttons where you want them.
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The truth of the matter is most people will never be satisfied with a product unless they have a say into it's design. Everyone has a idea of how it should be designed based on what they want, so unless they come out with a design-a-tablet, you'll be stuck with what's available. So since designing a tablet is the most unreal option, you will settle. To say that you won't get this because it lacks an sd slot, then why are you going after the ipad2? That too doesn't have an sd slot. If you are saying because of the size of the tablet, then you are willing to pay the over $800 price tag for a 64GB tablet? You might change your mind when you see a 32GB tablet that has great specs and reviews (so far) for prob around $500-600.
You can look towards the Toshiba Tablet, but it looks heavier than this, the Xoom and the ipad even. Maybe the HTC 10in tablet will be more to your taste, but you should hurry and get your ideas in to them so they put the buttons where you want them.
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First of all a design-a-tablet would be so awesome, and oddly enough I can see that happening in the future...
Secondly, I suppose your right if sd card is my issue then why go with a device with no sd card slot also...and I need to quit acting like Galaxy Tab 10.1, xoom, and ipad 2 will be my only three choices...
Also I suppose their is also the fact that if I get ipad 2 I will need to buy apps I bought for android like Pocket God all over again.
Ok, so I decided I think I will wait to see a few more of the new Honeycomb tablets that come out before I make a choice about which one to buy.
Trust me, you won't be sorry you waited either. Just think how many times have you said these words: I wish I would have waited. I have said it countless times and have regretted that I didn't wait. Just look at the Xoom buyers, some are truly not enjoying their tablets right now.
Well for me the wait is almost over. Here I go...I'm on my way to the next Galaxy...To Infinity and Beyond!!!
Samsung should get the rights to that phrase. It would make a great a sales pitch. They could release a copy of Toy Story 3 with every Tab 10.1
That would be pretty cool...And I suppose the Samsung 10.1 might not be as bad as I see in videos bc as I recall I didn't decide to finally get my first gTab until I got to mess around with it a bit in the stores.
Anyone seen this one?
It just went to FCC for testing. Should be releasing soon.
Appears to have MicroSD & HDMI.
Any thoughts?
The Asus does look very interesting. A tab/notebook hybrid.
While I can see the appeal of having the transformer for on the go, I don't like the idea for around the house (my want for a table). I like the slider concept a lot better as it looks as functional as the transformer without having a decapitated keyboard on a desk/table somewhere.
It's a shame Toshiba is staggering their models release. I really want something now.
http://www.bgr.com/2011/06/02/samsu...t-best-buy-in-nyc-national-availability-soon/
Sigh..
Maybe I'll get that iPad2 after all, and just wait till the Tegra3 ships later this year to get an android.
I bet this has to do with them not having enough units to sell.
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http://www.bgr.com/2011/06/02/samsu...t-best-buy-in-nyc-national-availability-soon/
Sigh..
Maybe I'll get that iPad2 after all, and just wait till the Tegra3 ships later this year to get an android.
I bet this has to do with them not having enough units to sell.
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Ugh. Not driving to NYC to get this...
Are you F*ing kidding me, Samsung? I give up.. I'll wait until the Tegra 3 gear come out and buy a tablet from another vendor who doesn't play these games..
Well now I understand why JR.com and Office Max are saying they aren't getting until late June.
It's a paper launch. Bummer. I guess they don't have much supply or something.
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This is disappointing, but we'll only have to wait a bit over a week more, I guess I can live with that.
I'm looking to buy my 1st tablet. Still no word on the 8.9 I wonder is this going to be Samsungs version of the White iPhone. Announce it and it comes out a year later.
I'm starting to fall into the camp like a few posters here and may just wait till later this year and get one with the Tegra3 or see what Apple has in store for iOS5 *shrug* heck maybe even Win8
I was wanting to try Android as I already have an iPhone4 and wanted to try something new.
I'm guessing it's a supply thing because I don't understand the NYC only launch. I didn't think they would do a super soft launch with this device.
This would be my first tablet too. I didn't think I would need one, but once I got a chance to use one for a couple of day I really want one.
I've played with the iPad2 and the Xoom and I much prefer the Android experience. However all these devices are still pretty new. I generally wait for a second gen before I buy.
I'd almost rather buy an iPad2 now, better resale value later, and wait till an Android tablet with more experience under its belt.
Also I'd much rather have a Nexus tablet.
I don't have to have one but could find uses for it at work. We have some printers setup in the building and with a tablet I could connect to the network via wifi, and look at jobs on the printer without going to a terminal.
Exchange emails,5250 client,ssh, ereader for tech stuff, RDP and VPN plus just social stuff I'd want to do so I at least I can justify one and I thought I'd go with the 8.9 but I don't know now.
I'm one of those that my attention will jump to something else pretty quick but as a fall back the iPad2 can do everything I'd want to do and then some.
Well, I will be right there.
I will try to look at the tablet and if the specs are as seen on the I/O units (no USB, no SD, no HDMI) then I will wait for the massess to fight to get a new 10.1 Tab, and then make my way to the TF / Iconia stand to get one.
And what is all that about Touchwiz? Is the release unit going to come with Touchwiz?
Regards.
That is sad and also explains why there are no preorders from Best Buy, Target, Walmart, etc. I'm starting to wish at least one manufacturer would wait until they have significant enough stock to launch before actually attempting to launch.
And I guess Motorola was the only one that got that right with the Xoom launch but then shanked the price.
Try the asus transformer. Amazing tablet!
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And I guess Motorola was the only one that got that right with the Xoom launch but then shanked the price.
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By launching only the 3G version with a non-working micro SD slot and waiting months to launch the Wifi version? I don't think pricing is the only thing they shanked.
(ps. And pricing wasn't really the issue, just a lack of a 16GB model.)
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This is disappointing, but we'll only have to wait a bit over a week more, I guess I can live with that.
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im driving in NY lol
Well I guess a good thing out of this is, it will force me to read the reviews for a week to see if its good or bad.
If it was coming out the 8th were I live I would have just bought it first day.
More time to check out the new Toshiba Thrive Tablet coming in July, not to mention more hands on from users that get the 10.1 first
Come on people ... We have been waiting for months, what's wrong with another 10 days?
Relax and enjoy the moment. Read user reviews ... Be joyful Androids
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Come on people ... We have been waiting for months, what's wrong with another 10 days?
Relax and enjoy the moment. Read user reviews ... Be joyful Androids
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I think the fear is that if they are delaying and staggering out the launch, that might mean they have supply issues. So even when the 17th comes around, getting one might still be impossible for many.
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More time to check out the new Toshiba Thrive Tablet coming in July, not to mention more hands on from users that get the 10.1 first
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Is then when the Toshiba Tab is dropping? couldnt find info on it. running out of time on returning my xoom, was hoping early June.
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Is then when the Toshiba Tab is dropping? couldnt find info on it. running out of time on returning my xoom, was hoping early June.
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SlashGear.com has a short blurb on the Toshiba tab. Sorry, cannot give a link at this time since I do not have enough posts as yet.
If anyone is interested, the Toshiba Thrive is now pre order status from a few sites including Toshiba main website and amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I43F9C
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If anyone is interested, the Toshiba Thrive is now pre order status from a few sites including Toshiba main website and amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I43F9C
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got the email too, just too bad its only the 3 wifi versions of different capacities...
shipping mid-July for those who are interested...
http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c...ECCY&cm_mmc=Email-_-broadcast-_-TABLET-_-ECCY
Am I missing something? This is the 10.1 forum and not the Toshiba one.
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Am I missing something? This is the 10.1 forum and not the Toshiba one.
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Yes it is, but, always keep your options open and help others do the same, not to mention its best to compare before jumping into something and not have buyers remorse. This is noticeable on all forums including this one. No big deal..... We get some good feedback from those that have other tablets and nice to exchange ideas and have links to other offerings.
Was looking at the IPad some time ago, and decided that it was too proprietary to the Steve Jobs organization.
Than looked at the Xoom and Notion, but both had issues and still do not have what I really wanted besides a some what thin tablet and members suggested some other tablet coming out....
Looked hard at the Transformer and it to has issues at start up with the screen bleed and speakers, not to mention the screen is not up to par with the Galaxy.
Looking hard at the Galaxy now, but the lack of ports is a disapointment, but not a deal breaker.
Now the newest offering from Toshiba. Looks as if it has what I like in the full size ports, battery replacement, price, but the thickness of the tab is sad but it to is not a deal breaker.
Getting locked into something as these new tablets, I have noticed over and over again, the early adaptors are returning them for some thing else.
Well put OP.
I'm looking for a tablet after returning a Transformer, although I haven't quite discounted buying another one. I'm hanging on .... and on .... and on ..... for Samsung to get their act together and announce a UK price, definite spec and release date, but I have to say my patience is wearing very thin!
I've looked at the Xoom, good solid build but piss poor European support as far as I can tell. I don't really like the look of the Acer Iconia so I've passed on that one, the Toshiba is another contender but looking at the recent pics, I'm not as keen as I was earlier. Best to see it in the flesh I think.
That leaves me with the GT 10.1, the hype sounds good and it looks smart in the pics, a bit disappointed with the expected lack of slots and ports though. The other contender is the Asus Transformer (again), as long as I can get a decent unit. Once bitten twice shy though.
The important factor will be the price difference between the TF and the GT 10.1, it'll be a tough decision but at the end of the day whichever tablet I decide on, it's still a gadget/toy and I can only get away with spending so much as I'd like to remain married.
I am in the market for my first tablet, and I think I have cut it down to 2 the Galaxy Tab 10.1 or the Transformer. What is your opinions on both, which would you recommend? I will be using the tab for movies, web surfing, gaming, you know average use. I do want to be able to root it and I do know the B70 and on models for the transformer cant be root yet.
Let me know what you guy think.
Well I just got my 10.1 today and I enjoy it so far... I almost got the TF but went with the GTab 10.1 due to the size! It is a lot lighter and for the aforementioned things I think you wouldn't be wrong in picking either but as far as carrying it around I think the 10.1 wins out!
I was also interested in the Transformer, but got the Galaxy Tab. I love it! So thin and light, and the screen is much brighter than the Transformer I looked at. I do love the keyboard for the Asus and the ports. I wish the Tab had more ports rather than the proprietary connector, but am glad with my purchase. I bought the Samsung keyboard dock and love it too. Also, I think Touchwhiz is an upgrade to Honeycomb. I can't believe I'm saying that, but I think it makes it better.
Take it from someone who had a transformer and a 10.1 at the same time. Go with the galaxy tab. I only now have the galaxy and couldn't be happier.
The asus doesn't have an oleophpbic coating which in my opinion is a deal baker. I would go to show it to someone and the thing was so smudgy and gross no one wanted to touch it. Deal breaker.
Also the build quality on the asus isn't up to par, the copper trim flaked off very easily and it had massive light bleed. The thing seemed thin and compact when I first got it but after getting my galaxy tab it made the asus look like a boat.
Can't go wrong with a 10.1 on a modded rom!
I was in the same boat, too. I went back and forth, and I was ready to purchase the Transformer because of the price even though I prefer the design of the Tab.
Fortunately, I found a deal on the GT which removed the only benefit the TF had (for me), and it will be here tomorrow.
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canadaboy37 said:
I was in the same boat, too. I went back and forth, and I was ready to purchase the Transformer because of the price even though I prefer the design of the Tab.
Fortunately, I found a deal on the GT which removed the only benefit the TF had (for me), and it will be here tomorrow.
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Do you mind sharing where you found that deal I am looking to buy a Tab
Look at the Sony S1. Its awesome. Real fight between that and the galaxy tab. Honestly though id wait a month incase the quadcores come out soon
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Look at the Sony S1. Its awesome. Real fight between that and the galaxy tab. Honestly though id wait a month incase the quadcores come out soon
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I agree with this. I was (pretty much like everybody here) looking to get the galaxy tab 10.1 or Transformer but I am happy with my decision of getting the tab. Although seeing the S1 and having it as an option while shopping for a tablet I would definitely consider the S1 as my tablet of choice.
Go to a store and TRY THEM OUT. That's what I had to do. I wanted a transformer till I felt the GT in my hands
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Exactly. Go to a store with and open mind. Forget bout brands and play with a few options for a while. You'll know which is right for you then
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Do you mind sharing where you found that deal I am looking to buy a Tab
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I've never had a problem buying factory refurbs. I know most times you get a reduced warranty, but I run an electronics repair shop so I'm not that worried. Best Buy has refurbs for $399.
Get the Galaxy tab. I had the Asus transformer and took it back to Best Buy (3 times). Each one had backlight light leakage. I tried the Sony tablet as well. It was a very nice tablet. I would be using it right now instead of the Galaxy. But the materials used with the Sony is awful. The front felt like plastic. Plus I didn't like the S curve design.
I have a transformer and its awesome. Asus has been great at giving us updates and official 3.2
I traded my never used iPad2 3G 16gb for the Asus and dock. I had offers for both but the lack of external memory killed it. The additional ports are awesome for hooking up external hard drives and USB devices such as 3G cellular cards and mice.
However I primarily just use it as a tablet. As just a tablet I might have preferred the Galaxy but I do use the additional stuff and it has saved me quite a bit. At least the option is there.
The Transformer 2 is coming out in October with the first quad core. Probably nothing to make me upgrade but if your looking to buy, Id agree with everyone else and wait a few weeks. Pick up a quad and be ahead of the times for a while.
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player911 said:
The Transformer 2 is coming out in October with the first quad core. Probably nothing to make me upgrade but if your looking to buy, Id agree with everyone else and wait a few weeks. Pick up a quad and be ahead of the times for a while.
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October is rumored! There is no actual date yet. For all we know it will be next year before the TF2 comes out. I think it is stupid to wait this long to give a release date if it is October.. October is 3 days away and nothing.. Damn Amazon gave a date for the Kindle Fire which is going to be released in November.
The only thing holding back from buying a Transformer is not being able to root it.. I like to customize my devices.. The one big thing to the GTab is its easy to root. Tomorrow I will be going to BB to and ask to see what Transformers they have to look at all there serial numbers =P. If they dont have a rootable one.. Ill just wait or look hard at the GTab.
Ive owned both and got rid of the asus as too many build faults on my unit which others have experienced also ie creaking body work and a blown speaker also when i had it thee was an imbalance in speake levels also that may have changed howeve it had not on the 3.2update
In my opinion the tab is a bette finished tablet yes updates are not as fast as asus but the tablet impresses a lot more than the tf did, the its a tablet its a netbook docking show off i did got tiresome after the first few posings
I liked the asus at first ands its not a bad attempt but the tf 2 is meant to be out very shortly i would wait
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I just returned a tf back to bb for a tab 8.9. Functionality wise it worked great but the speakers suck. To make it even worse the speakers are right where you put your hands in landscape. I would rather have the ports but they werent that important to me. As soon as i picked up the 8.9 i fell in love. The size is damn near perfect. Ive always felt that tablets were too big to hold but this thing feels way smaller yet the screen doesnt. Touchwiz is a very nice bonus and you get earbuds in the box. Its only $20 to add a usb port so no big deal.
If you get a chance go put your hands on a tab 8.9.
I'd say skip all the Tegra 2 based tablet as the new generation tablets are coming very soon. It's just not worthy to get it at this moment.
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I just returned a tf back to bb for a tab 8.9. Functionality wise it worked great but the speakers suck. To make it even worse the speakers are right where you put your hands in landscape. I would rather have the ports but they werent that important to me. As soon as i picked up the 8.9 i fell in love. The size is damn near perfect. Ive always felt that tablets were too big to hold but this thing feels way smaller yet the screen doesnt. Touchwiz is a very nice bonus and you get earbuds in the box. Its only $20 to add a usb port so no big deal.
If you get a chance go put your hands on a tab 8.9.
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Where did you get you 8.9. I want one and don't know where to get it (I'm in Canada)
I have a Transformer and my wife has a GT 10.1. If I didn't need the keyboard dock for mobile writing, I'd opt for the GT. Not only does it feel better in hand, but Samsung surprised me with the job they did with TouchWiz on the tablet. I'm actually a little jealous of my wife in the this case.
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Really like Samsung.. Have the Galaxy s2 skyrocket.. love it. and was thinking of getting the 10.1 tab , but heard the Asus prime is "the tab"..
Have heard issues with qc with asus and with the quad core being the first just alittle skiddish about it..
Im sure Best Buy will put the Galaxy stuff on sale soon..
I have heard great things of the Galaxy tabs..
What do you want? If you really want a quad-core, wait for new tablets first. If you don't need/want quad-core, get the GTab.
Just get the prime, seriously.
Here's what I would do:
1) post questions in the Q+A forum
2) read the forum and find the other thread ON THE SAME PAGE that asked the EXACT SAME QUESTION: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383993
3) make up my own damn mind.
There are like three other threads discussing this same question.
If you have to have a tablet now, then yes, the Prime is the one to buy (assuming you want Wi-Fi only). But, like you said, Asus is a low to mid-level manufacturer and they had problems with the first Transformer and that was a much less complex device. If you read what's going on over at the Prime forum there's potential issues with Wi-Fi strength/range and some question as to just how many units will actually be made available this year. A ton of pre-orders were canceled and Amazon no longer has it listed for sale.
CES is January 11. There have been leaks about both Acer and Lenovo quad-core tablets. Both are supposed to have more RAM (2GB) and higher res displays (1900x1200) then the Prime. I wouldn't be surprised to see them announced in almost production-ready form at CES. Other than being the first Teg3 and having a dock, there's really nothing remarkable about the Prime. It's larger than the G-Tab, iPad2, and new Toshiba Excite. It has the same 1280x800 screen resolution and 1GB of RAM as all the first gen tablets. It also has mono-speakers (they're on one side) and only supports the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band. I think all the people racing to buy a Prime that already have an existing tablet are going to be disappointed when better featured next-gen tablets start to be released.
If you can wait until February-ish I think either the Lenovo or Acer are probably going to be better choices if for no other reason than having higher-res displays. They'll also ship with ICS pre-installed. But for now, solely because of the Teg3 processor (and keyboard dock if you care), the Prime's the best available choice. You're other choice could be to watch for refurb deals on the G-Tab. They've been as low as $329 shipped for the holidays. You could use it for a few months to see what your options are and then sell it on eBay/CL for close to what you paid for it.
Get the gtab. There is nothing revolutionary about the prime. If you got a little patience, you'll wait two three months and get some of the real next generation tablets.
The galaxy tablet handles everything except 1080p, if you do have a huge collection of that, get something else.
You get one awesome screen, very nice stereo speakers and solid build quality.
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Here's what I would do:
1) post questions in the Q+A forum
2) read the forum and find the other thread ON THE SAME PAGE that asked the EXACT SAME QUESTION: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383993
3) make up my own damn mind.
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Nice.. thank you for your informative post
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Nice.. thank you for your informative post
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If you're still in the remorse period for your Skyrocket you have another option. AT&T's got a deal going where you buy a G-Tab 8.9 and get a Skyrocket free. So if you paid either $149 or $249 for the Skyrocket you'd end up spending either $330 or $230 for the Tab. It's also got a Qualcomm chip which is faster/better then the Teg2 in the Wi-Fi version. You don't have to keep the data plan on the Tab either. If you want to sell it down the road it should also hold its value better than a Wi-Fi Tab.
I would say Asus based on the specs but based on their past history I'd avoid them and go with the Samsung Tab....
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If you're still in the remorse period for your Skyrocket you have another option. AT&T's got a deal going where you buy a G-Tab 8.9 and get a Skyrocket free. So if you paid either $149 or $249 for the Skyrocket you'd end up spending either $330 or $230 for the Tab. It's also got a Qualcomm chip which is faster/better then the Teg2 in the Wi-Fi version. You don't have to keep the data plan on the Tab either. If you want to sell it down the road it should also hold its value better than a Wi-Fi Tab.
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I saw that deal.. I have had my SR for about 6 weeks now..
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I would say Asus based on the specs but based on their past history I'd avoid them and go with the Samsung Tab....
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That is what I am thinking.. I will just use my tablet for fun really.. root it, custom roms.. customize it.. not for work or anything..
I mean , does anybody need 4 cores?
raqball said:
I would say Asus based on the specs but based on their past history I'd avoid them and go with the Samsung Tab....
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I would avoid Asus too who needs updates, micro sd slot, hdmi port etc,etc,........ Look at Samsung they never roll out updates....They barely got 3.2 and 4.0 is just around the corner.
I cant tell if you guys are being sarcastic, but serious advice, i got my tab about 6 weeks ago and Im having tablet envy because the prime has more storage for the same money and its faster. I've had to do a lot of customization to mine for it to feel fast.
And if you plan on listening to music or watch any kind of movies on your tab then you will want to have 32gb minimum with MORE storage if you like to watch in 720p.
Having a usb flash sticking out the bottom of my tab doesnt feel right and im always paranoid im going to snap it
dazz87 said:
I would avoid Asus too who needs updates, micro sd slot, hdmi port etc,etc,........
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They aren't the only one that has tablets with ports. The quality of the TF1 was questionable and the Prime either has or had Wi-Fi issues and it's not even released yet.
Look at Samsung they never roll out updates....They barely got 3.2 and 4.0 is just around the corner.
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I have a SGS2 and it's been updated like a dozen times. I don't know why they're so slow with tablets. They regionalize their products and offer 3G versions which Asus doesn't so that could explain some of the delay. As Google's platform partner for ICS, the Tab should get ICS faster and better then other brands. Samsung UK announced the SGS2 will get ICS next month. Let's hope the Tab's right behind it. It makes sense for Samsung to get ICS on the Tab quickly to extend its selling life in the face of competition that's supposed to be announced next month at ICS. The Toshiba Excite, a direct competitor to the G-Tab, will ship with ICS when it launches in February so hopefully Samsung will respond before then.
dazz87 said:
I would avoid Asus too who needs updates, micro sd slot, hdmi port etc,etc,........ Look at Samsung they never roll out updates....They barely got 3.2 and 4.0 is just around the corner.
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I agree with the updates comment but Samsung has gotten a little better in that area...
I don't need usb or hdmi slots... Some do, some don't but I'm in the don't department..
Not a good sign when a manufacturer with a questionable quality history has to delay its product before its even released because of quality issues....
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raqball said:
Not a good sign when a manufacturer with a questionable quality history has to delay its product before its even released because of quality issues....
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And not even agree internally on whether or not the problem exists. Asus Canada notified resellers that shipments were delayed indefinitely while a fix for poor Wi-Fi range was implemented. Asus U.S. said the launch is occuring as announced on 12/19. The Prime forum should be entertaining once people have them in their hands.
You can't accuse Asus of a delay when, in fact, they are expected to meet their US ship dates (and we'll find out in two days, won't we?). Out of *all* of the reviewers and websites who reviewed pre-pro and production models of the Transformer Prime, precisely ONE reported any sort of Wi-fi issue at all (anandtech). Hard to believe that, if there was a widespread issue, only one reviewer ever encountered it.
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You can't accuse Asus of a delay when, in fact, they are expected to meet their US ship dates (and we'll find out in two days, won't we?). Out of *all* of the reviewers and websites who reviewed pre-pro and production models of the Transformer Prime, precisely ONE reported any sort of Wi-fi issue at all (anandtech). Hard to believe that, if there was a widespread issue, only one reviewer ever encountered it.
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Then you should run out and be one of the first to get one. Asus had a poor track record for h/w on the TF1 and the Prime's a more complicated device. It may be the second coming of Christ but like many here I'll wait to see what Acer, Lenovo, and Samsung announce at CES on January 11. The Prime's the first quad-core, it won't be the only quad-core and with a G-Tab I love I'm in no rush and don't feel like being part of Asus' QC process.
Actually, yes, I ordered one weeks ago from Best Buy, so hopefully I will be the first one to get one. Having played with a Samsung, I'm certainly not interested in anything they'll be crowing about in January.
J-Mo said:
Having played with a Samsung, I'm certainly not interested in anything they'll be crowing about in January.
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I know I should not feed a troll.... BUT....