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I've been looking at all the tablets being released at CES this year and its overwhelming. I was wondering if anyone had any input about what they think is the best one to buy. There's just to many to look at to choose.
The Motorola xoom
Pure honeycomb
Probably the best one as of right now.
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Alanrocks15 said:
The Motorola xoom
Pure honeycomb
Probably the best one as of right now.
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+1 Yup the xoom right now looks to be the best so far.
http://liliputing.com/2011/01/hands-on-with-the-asus-eee-slate-ep121-windows-tablet.html
The asus that can dock in a keyboard
Is the one I'm the most interested in.
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Trying to find more details on the LG that is coming to T-Mo, but the XOOM looks awesome with the Tegra2 and 10.1" display
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Ya but it looks like the xoom will be a little under $1000 which is way to much. I really like the blakcberry playbook but kinda better to have a blackberry phone with that
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moto xoom or any good honeycomb tablet, it can't $1000 because it has to compete with the ipad 2.
I currently have the Viewsonic G Tablet. Tegra2, front facing cam and lots of great developers making roms for it. The one drawback is the LCD screen which has a narrow viewing angle. I'm looking for the same hardware with an upgraded screen. Most announcements at CES centered on cpu and screen size so I need to wait for better info on the screen. I already own an iPad and the screens are really good, it's just all the other limitations that drove me away from it. The other thing that Apple does really well is battery life, I never even thought about the iPad battery, it was good for days and even a week on a charge. So my short list of requirements: Tegra2, FF cam, 10" IPS screen and good battery life.
I have the same requirements when I'm looking. I would even take a 7in tablet if it had the right specs. Right now I'm just waiting on more info about the G-Slate, hope that turns out to be a good one.
I really want more info on the 10 inch toshiba tablet. That is the one that caught my interest.
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The Xoom looks great but in a few months there's going to be a flurry of other devices that will be able to do 100% of what the Xoom can do. It only looks as good as it does because it's the only one with honeycomb "partially" working on it. The LG G Slate could be just as good, or who knows, maybe HTC will enter the tablet game. I would say Samsung but right now I'm not talking to them. They don't know how to treat paying customers.
The most innovative showing right now is the NotionInk Adam. It's hardware is almost identical to the Xoom, and it has that awesome Pixel Qi display (google this). It's shipping with 2.3 but the company promises a honeycomb update once the source is out. It has 2 full USB ports for peripherals or usb storage, a full HDMI port, 10 inch awesome screen, tegra 2, 1GB DDR2, 8GB onboard storage + MicroSD, Wifi or 3G models, camera that swivels 180 degrees, nice speakers, solid rubber rounded grip (have to see it to know what i'm talking about).
The reason I like this one so much is because it looks like they actually tried to make something new, where everyone else just had a knee jerk reaction to the ipads success and rushed to make an ipad clone.
The current gen iPad should still be at the top of most lists, because it's still really that good. And just wait until ver2.0 is released. We're in for some great geeky stuff.
SLG951 said:
I've been looking at all the tablets being released at CES this year and its overwhelming. I was wondering if anyone had any input about what they think is the best one to buy. There's just to many to look at to choose.
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I went to CES as press and saw probably at least 100+ tablets. Toshiba, Asus, and Visio had some nice ones. There were a few others such as Marvell, but hands down without a doubt the Moto Xoom killed it. My editor and I had a hands on interview with them on the Atrix and Xoom and have to say they absolutely nailed it. I have a Notion Ink Adam on order and cant wait for that, but the Xoom will probably be in my arsenal when it drops.
If your interested. Here is a quick hands on review at our site. I of course am taping and taking pics but I had plenty of time to actually check it out. Let me know if you have any questions about it, I might be able to share more from a hands on.
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If your interested. Here is a quick hands on review at our site.
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That was a nice read on your site.
Xoom got best in show not for nothing it will be amazing if they price it right and refrain from blur it with Motoblur and company.
One of the UK websites quotes the price at 719 quid, but as everyone said, they will have to do the competitive pricing to attract the customers from iPad2.
The Xoom is only going to be the best Android tablet until the 2nd honeycomb tablet comes out. I used to hate apple, but it's going to take more than a honeycomb video to sway me from getting that over the iPad2. Apple nailed it the first time, I can't imagine they couldn't nail it a second time.
Still haven't seen the charm of owing a overgrown phone? I rather use my computer/netbook/laptop
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Still haven't seen the charm of owing a overgrown phone? I rather use my computer/netbook/laptop
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Lol, I used to say the same thing. Tablets are really on a whole other level and they're here to stay.
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Lol, I used to say the same thing. Tablets are really on a whole other level and they're here to stay.
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Agree, I can easily see that it will replace my aging laptop that I use purely for entertainment purposes.
People should really read more about Notion Ink - Adam's specs and review the custom software on it (Eden). I have been following them since last year's CES event and am actually surprised not seeing everybody (I mean eveeeeerybody) drool over it. It easily beats every other tablet.
Check it out:
1) official blog: http://notionink.wordpress.com/
2) official website: http://notionink.com/
Can someone please post a video with side by side comparison of these two devices?
Thanks!
What exactly would you want to see? One of my buddies has a transformer and I got the tab. I could possibly do something for you.
kentoe said:
What exactly would you want to see? One of my buddies has a transformer and I got the tab. I could possibly do something for you.
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1-Screen quality
2-side by side comparison(Dimensions)
3-Scrolling
4-Boot up time
5-Internet speed test
Thanks!
okay, I'll see what I can do. Can't promise anything real soon though :-/
I'm looking forward for a Vs video too...I'm trying to decide between these two tablets...
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jon4lakers on YouTube should have one up pretty soon. They usually post videos every few days so hopefully sometime this week since it was a week ago that Noah did his impressions on the 10.1 and said Jon's Transformer is on the way to him for a head to head comparison.
Sceen wise, and this is going off other posts in this forum and my experience with my Transformer and iPad2, the Sammy screen should be the same as the Transformer but more saturated in color. Comparing my Transformer to my iPad2, it's more neutral in color but imo is a tad sharper due to the higher resolution. In another thread 2 members confirmed that the Samsung screen on their I/O 10.1's were a bit more saturated in color than the iPad2.
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okay, I'll see what I can do. Can't promise anything real soon though :-/
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Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've also been waiting for the Techno Buffalo comparison although I think it will be fairly predictable as each has it's pros and cons. In the end I predict they will conclude you need to check out both and can't go wrong with either.
I had the TF but it died after one day so I returned it and I'm now waiting for the Tab 10.1. I prefer something slim and lighter over having a built in USB/HDMI which I'd rarely use.
Also - FWIW and I think I'm an outsider here but I'm using a Xoom now (with 3.1) and it much snappier than the TF I was using, although the TF did die so maybe it had some hardware issues.
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okay, I'll see what I can do. Can't promise anything real soon though :-/
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How is the comparison coming along?
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How is the comparison coming along?
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I feel bad because I was hoping I could do one for you but unfortunately my friend who has the transformer is away at Indy this whole half week or something (I have no idea how long his indy trip is) until memorial day I'm assuming.
Found this video on youtube!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrMp_n9016s
I'm curious which one has worse screen bleeding aka light leakage.
Another video from the same youtube account.. GT10.1's screen is definitely more vibrant which I really like. I always thought my Transformer, although a beautiful screen, was too neutral in colors for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV8GggJuKe8
Looks like the TF does pretty well here overall, coming in a strong second to the iPad 2 and way ahead of the Xoom. They'll be testing the Acer and Samsung GT 10.1 soon, so we'll be able to see how it compares against them as well.
Here are the TF results: http://www.displaymate.com/Asus_Transformer_ShootOut.htm#Suggestions
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It's a given that it'd beat the Xoom. It's doesn't have an IPS, and the iPad 2 and TF do.
Having had a Xoom before the TF, I can say that it's more than just a lack of an IPS screen. The Xoom display was very unpleasant, particularly in terms of color. Didn't enjoy it at all. The fact that the Xoom's display is also apparently highly variable from one device to another was also disconcerting...
I'll be interested to see how the Samsung does. I'm guessing it'll come in pretty close to the Xoom, given how over-saturated colors seem to be on it. That's something I don't think this guy will overlook.
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wynand32 said:
Having had a Xoom before the TF, I can say that it's more than just a lack of an IPS screen. The Xoom display was very unpleasant, particularly in terms of color. Didn't enjoy it at all. The fact that the Xoom's display is also apparently highly variable from one device to another was also disconcerting...
I'll be interested to see how the Samsung does. I'm guessing it'll come in pretty close to the Xoom, given how over-saturated colors seem to be on it. That's something I don't think this guy will overlook.
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The samsung is over-saturated, but it's better than the TF and iPad in terms of the viewing angle and, as I've read, the consistent illumination.
I'm very happy someone who knows what gamut actually is tested the TF. It's great to finally be able to quote a reliable source about brightness, etc.
I own an iPad 1 and a TF, both have decent screens. The iPad, imo, has a more balanced calibration though.
Y because the hardware is sub-par. It's creeky, backing feels hollow, light bleed (no that bad), and them speakers suck my big toe (crackle at max). This is my second Transformer I only gave it another chance because I liked the size (thinness) compared to the other tabs in its price range. Anyway I sold it for a HTC Flyer since we already own a Acer A500 and Thrive (wife and son). Compared the the other tabs the Transformer was the worst quality, IMO. Reg updates are great and probably the best thing it has going for it. My other honeycomb tabs are better quality and have are more functional with the ports. I'm more satisfied with the HTC Flyer becuz its solid even though its not running the latest software, it has way less issues then the Transformer.
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thanks for a useless post.
Sorry but i adore my TF.
Cool story bro.
Now what does this have to do with developing something for the Transformer?
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Cool story bro.
Now what does this have to do with developing something for the Transformer?
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Last time I looked this.is.the general forum. Anyways look at the last few post from people the QUALITY is notbthat great. And i have been owning tabs since 2008 and this is a rushed product.
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do not go to forums just to talk badly about the devices keep you dam opinions to yourself
This was a very hard decision for me to return my beloved tf700 as im loving the super high resolution on this unit and the all metal case but i still pulled the trigger and replace it with the note 10.1 . After readiing some negative review on this tablet im still optimistic that this tablet will exceed my expection and it did surpass my expectation on this tablet . I love this tablet, this is the only tablet that is almost as easy to browse as the ipad 3 in terms of smoothness almost lag free on the native browser , the pen is very usefull for sketching , the case even though its made of plastic it doesnt feel cheap at all .
The micro sd card is fast compared to the tf700
I love the speaker placement and you really hear the stereo separation.
The design is lovely specially in white.
Although the lcd has a lower resolution it still very bright with very good color saturation , never at all miss my tf700 higher dpi .
Build quality is very good , fit and finish is perfect.
No light bleed .
No slowdown even with multiple apps running on the background made possible by the built in 2gb system memory.
This in my opinion the only tablet that can really compete with the ipad . Overall im a very happy camper...
I'm really impressed with this tablet also. The display is actually very good. Wish I could find documentation on what each of those 3 different dpslay modes does. I can see the changes but want to see how exactly display is changed. I think dynamic mode gives best look so far.
Although plastic, it feels high end. Far from feeling cheap. Very well put together. I love the stereo speakers. I think no other tablet can compare, soundwise. Amazing sound. Especially if you use volume+ to increase overall volume & quality.
Everything moves very fluid. Virtually no lag.
If anyone finds the official PDF manual for wifi version, please post it up. I want to master this s pen feature. I know the manual will details things we don't know tablet could even do.
Yea I returned TF700 and decided to buy this one after searching for a new tablet.
It is so much better than TF700 in almost every way, with the only obvious exception being the screen. The screen is great except for lower pixel density which is especially visible when web browsing. But for me, Note 10.1 is a very easy win over TF700.
Agreed! The Infinity definitely felt more solidly built and the screen wins by a landslide but that's where the competition ends. The Note wins in every other way that I can see.
This thing flies and all the basic functionality (like WiFi and GPS) that didn't work on my Prime and barely worked on my Infinity works like an absolute charm on the Note.
Those of you concerned about the pixelation in the stock browser check out Maxthon Browser for Tablets. The text looks much better and believe it or not I think it may actually be faster.
I returned the tf700 also for this. This tablet is light years better than the prime and infinity performance wise. Those dudes in the tf700 forum are delusional thinking it out performs this.
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demandarin said:
If anyone finds the official PDF manual for wifi version, please post it up. I want to master this s pen feature. I know the manual will details things we don't know tablet could even do.
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Here you go:
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...ng_Icecream_English_120803_PC/start_here.html
http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/GT-N8000EAABTU-downloads
http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/download/supportGlobalDownloadPrdDetail.do
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.co.samsung.galexy.note10
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I returned the tf700 also for this. This tablet is light years better than the prime and infinity performance wise. Those dudes in the tf700 forum are delusional thinking it out performs this.
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I agree I am not looking back .....my prime had gps and wifi issues and green camera rma 'd it for a return and bought the tf700 I had it for 2 days i/o issues and the same browser lags as the prime .......hello galaxy note 10.1 :good:
Gave my tab1 to my mother(big mistake 300% more spam in my mail account ) bought the tab2. I've returned the tab2 for my note, now I'am happier than ever.
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qnfauf said:
Yea I returned TF700 and decided to buy this one after searching for a new tablet.
It is so much better than TF700 in almost every way, with the only obvious exception being the screen. The screen is great except for lower pixel density which is especially visible when web browsing. But for me, Note 10.1 is a very easy win over TF700.
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Try the Maxthon HD browser. It does fonts much better.
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demandarin said:
I'm really impressed with this tablet also. The display is actually very good. Wish I could find documentation on what each of those 3 different dpslay modes does. I can see the changes but want to see how exactly display is changed. I think dynamic mode gives best look so far.
Although plastic, it feels high end. Far from feeling cheap. Very well put together. I love the stereo speakers. I think no other tablet can compare, soundwise. Amazing sound. Especially if you use volume+ to increase overall volume & quality.
Everything moves very fluid. Virtually no lag.
If anyone finds the official PDF manual for wifi version, please post it up. I want to master this s pen feature. I know the manual will details things we don't know tablet could even do.
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Hey demandarian aren't you the guy who was so high on the prime? The one who wouldn't let anyone say anything bad about the obvious design flaws of that tab?
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Hey demandarian aren't you the guy who was so high on the prime? The one who wouldn't let anyone say anything bad about the obvious design flaws of that tab?
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Who ever said it "DIDNT" have one? Meaning the metalback. That didn't stop me from having a good working unit though. That's where people get confused. No device is perfect. Just like now I'm seeing a screen light bleed thread in here and some other ones. No device is free from manufacturing flaws. Nothing man made is 100% perfect.
IM HIGH ON TECHNOLOGY my experience with Asus was a great one. So great I got me a Nexus7. Which is flawless and one of the best tabs out now. So it doesn't really matter if I liked Prime or not. This is Galaxy Note 10.1 forum. This is my new device. If I like it, which I do so far, ill keep it. If not, ill get my money back or just exchange for infinity pad. This device in testing phase for me. Simple as that.
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Who ever said it "DIDNT" have one? Meaning the metalback. That didn't stop me from having a good working unit though. That's where people get confused. No device is perfect. Just like now I'm seeing a screen light bleed thread in here and some other ones. No device is free from manufacturing flaws. Nothing man made is 100% perfect.
IM HIGH ON TECHNOLOGY my experience with Asus was a great one. So great I got me a Nexus7. Which is flawless and one of the best tabs out now. So it doesn't really matter if I liked Prime or not. This is Galaxy Note 10.1 forum. This is my new device. If I like it, which I do so far, ill keep it. If not, ill get my money back or just exchange for infinity pad. This device in testing phase for me. Simple as that.
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This +1
I will be trying mine out as well soon. If it does not meet my needs, I will exchange it for my 3rd infinity
I am also impressed with the note 10.1 I have been thru a few tabs . Archos, xoom, than TFR 101, got so frustrated with the probes with android bugs on th TFR I jumped ship and bought an iPad 2. I needed to judge for myself . At first I enjoyed the iPad alot. It was smooth and reliable. Rooted it and like it evenmore. Looking back i see i was always searching for ways to do tasks on the ipad2 that are easier and standard on android. I use my tablets alot for work and believe it or not it the ipad2 fit in well there. I was waiting for the note to come out and when it did i knew i needed it. First i hesitated with some of ther reviews. But than said i need to judge for myself. And I am glad i did bc those reviews are so wrong. This thing is amazing. Playing with it side by side with my ipad2 the display in my opinion is just as good and just as smooth. I hope there is not a huge delay in geeting jelly bean but even without it this is great. The pen feature blows everything else away. I was considering an adonit touch or jaja on the ipad but this is so much better.
I just dont understand some of those reviews.
In the end i am glad i got this and am happy with all of its features. Anyone want to buy an ipad2.
The note 10.1 and gs3 were the 2 devices that won my wife over. Had to stop working to pick hers up on release day. Coming from ipad3 she is wondering what took her so long to switch. All the extra functionality is blowing her.
Only thing is screen resolution. But its not a deal breaker.
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Who ever said it "DIDNT" have one? Meaning the metalback. That didn't stop me from having a good working unit though. That's where people get confused. No device is perfect. Just like now I'm seeing a screen light bleed thread in here and some other ones. No device is free from manufacturing flaws. Nothing man made is 100% perfect.
IM HIGH ON TECHNOLOGY my experience with Asus was a great one. So great I got me a Nexus7. Which is flawless and one of the best tabs out now. So it doesn't really matter if I liked Prime or not. This is Galaxy Note 10.1 forum. This is my new device. If I like it, which I do so far, ill keep it. If not, ill get my money back or just exchange for infinity pad. This device in testing phase for me. Simple as that.
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Oh I understand the perfect thing statement but the Prime was so far from perfect it was ridiculous.
Come on at least most devices can pick up WiFi and GPS, that's basic and the prime had difficulty doing that. I hardly call that debacle a manufacturing flaw it was flat out a design one.
Anyway good luck with the note. I've no light bleed whatsoever.
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So far my experience with my note is nothing lessthan spectacular my only regret is that i should have purchase the international versin with 32gb 3g version.
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I'm really impressed with this tablet also. The display is actually very good. Wish I could find documentation on what each of those 3 different dpslay modes does. I can see the changes but want to see how exactly display is changed. I think dynamic mode gives best look so far.
Although plastic, it feels high end. Far from feeling cheap. Very well put together. I love the stereo speakers. I think no other tablet can compare, soundwise. Amazing sound. Especially if you use volume+ to increase overall volume & quality.
Everything moves very fluid. Virtually no lag.
If anyone finds the official PDF manual for wifi version, please post it up. I want to master this s pen feature. I know the manual will details things we don't know tablet could even do.
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you bought a Galaxy Note 10.1? The sky is falling....
What happened to you getting your beloved TF700?
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sledgie said:
you bought a Galaxy Note 10.1? The sky is falling....
What happened to you getting your beloved TF700?
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He never had a tf700. He has a prime and nexus 7.
I was being snarky but I know that. He said multiple times in the Prime forums that he wanted to trade his prime or exchange it to gamestop for an Infinity TF700 but couldn't. I was being sarcastic to Asus top cheerleader btw. I'm just shocked that's all
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As far as I can tell the 3 different display choices effect gamma, warmth and saturation. I personally prefer the "movie" setting as it gives the blackest blacks while adding some warmth. The other two settings ccreate some activating around screen fonts.
Does anyone know of a good app that sets gamma independently?
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