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[Q] Why I Bought a A500 (and Not Avoiding Apple)

I didn't buy my Iconia to spite Apple. My experience with the A500 is quite unusual. I was definately not in the market to buy a tablet when of all things, I saw a Rent-A-Center ad on TV for the Acer Iconia A500. I thought it'd be cool to give it a try!
I tried (the brand-new in a sealed box) the Iconia A500 and just fell in love. I read up on the Internet, I saw YouTube videos, I was sold on it. So there I was, paying rental fees on the Iconia and I knew I'd soon have to pay the first month (my deposit was like $50!) and that'd be just over $100.00. That's about 1/4th the cost of one to own, so that was a predicament.
I had the Iconia a week, was still paid up and bought one at OfficeDepot for $449. I turned the rental Iconia in after a week, still paid-up and surprised the salesman! Within a week, OfficeDepot and Wal-Mart were advertising them for $399, so I took mine back to OfficeDepot and the store manager was freaking out, afraid I was returning it. They happily gave me the 50 bucks on their price guarantee program. Wasn't sure if they had one, but figured I'd complain about their price and Wal-Mart's price. Didn't have to when the store mgr found out I wasn't returning it, so I left with 50 bucks!!!
I say this long, convoluted story for a reason. The Rent-a-Center I got that from had me on a waiting list to get it, so RAC's across the nation are putting thousands out there in the field. I loved it and ended up buying one. I'm sure I won't be the only one.
Thank God they weren't renting Ipad2s! I would have had no idea about .3 MP front and .97 MP rear cameras. mini and full-sized USB ports, HDMI you don't have to have a dongle to use as well as MicroSD! They don't "warn" Ipad 2 buyers about lacking all of those things the Iconia has for $100 less now after the price reduction! They don't tell you most of the Ipad 2 applications cost money while most of the Android apps are free. Heck, the game Need for Speed had me sold for quality gaming on the A500!
What made you buy the Acer Iconia A500?

I bought mine after giving up on the cheap chinatabs that lack support.
Very happy with my A500.

Not intending to put down the ipad 2. In fact, I think it is quite an engineering marvel. But no matter how much I try to like it, it still feels like an oversized iphone to me.

goodintentions said:
Not intending to put down the ipad 2. In fact, I think it is quite an engineering marvel. But no matter how much I try to like it, it still feels like an oversized iphone to me.
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Well i have both and think both have their unique place for me and like both of them

I bought mine because it's my 3rd Android tab and I wanted 3.x on tablets. The UI improvements for me are amazing. I also own an iphone 4, so I don't need an apple product. That'll likely be my last Apple purchase however. Once I see how Android 4.x pans out on mobiles instead of just tablets, I will likely replace my iphone with one. I will probably keep the iphone around though. It costs roughly 40USD to unlock them here, so selling it might be an option also.
Another reason I got the Iconia is it was too hard to get the Transformer when it launched. Kind of glad that was the case now.

I returned a Toshiba Thrive after 2 weeks due to the sleep bug, and waited a bit. I found the Staples coupon for any tablet, $100 off. By this time the Iconia had come down from $449 to $399 and Staples was out of everything other than the Xoom and Galaxy. I didn't want either, but found that OfficeDepot would honor the Staples coupon on select models, the 16gb Iconia being one. So, for $299 plus tax I walked out with one!
One of the keys to the Iconia is the Gorilla Glass, http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/acer , and the nice aluminum body. Honeycomb 3.1 and I'm a happy camper.

mknewman said:
I returned a Toshiba Thrive after 2 weeks due to the sleep bug, and waited a bit. I found the Staples coupon for any tablet, $100 off. By this time the Iconia had come down from $449 to $399 and Staples was out of everything other than the Xoom and Galaxy. I didn't want either, but found that OfficeDepot would honor the Staples coupon on select models, the 16gb Iconia being one. So, for $299 plus tax I walked out with one!
One of the keys to the Iconia is the Gorilla Glass, http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/acer , and the nice aluminum body. Honeycomb 3.1 and I'm a happy camper.
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Same for me, wanted to get a Tablet, found the $100 off staples coupon, went to my local staples, in stock, went home with one for $299
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Toshiba Thrive 10.1 8GB blk/silver $199.99 !

1saleaday have another awesome tablet on there eBay for sale. $199 is really too good to miss out on this tablet, oh yeah, the catch is that these are manufacturer refurbished, but if you ask me this is really not a problem considering that I am typing now with a thrive tablet that I bought refurbished and have had no problem with it, also have bought some other refurbished items and so far all have worked out to be as good as new, and the big hit here is that you can also buy thrive with silver back this time, so hit it before you miss it ;-)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toshiba-8GB...i-/221009996697?var=&_trksid=p1468660.m200036
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thanks.... just bought my first tablet. was waiting for the best offer offer on a 10 incher below the 200 dollar line.
ICS coming soon is another plus for this tablet.

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101 for $249.99 [In Store Only][MICRO CENTER]

Hi All,
I posted About a Month ago, Similar Deal HERE
Well This time its EVEN BETTER !
ASUS TRANSFORMER TF101 (16 GB) is priced only $249.99 Only!
But there is A SIMPLE CATCH !
1. Click HERE and "like" Micro Center's Facebook page
2. Fill out the short form
3. You will receive a UNIQUE printable coupon for use at your nearest Micro Center location
4.In-store, find the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer 10.1" 16GB LED-Backlit Android Tablet
5. Redeem the printable coupon for a final price of $249.99 + APPLICABLE TAXES
Thnx.

this truly works got my coupon in my email just debating if i should get this or the tf300.. for 120$ more.

pomtouch said:
this truly works got my coupon in my email just debating if i should get this or the tf300.. for 120$ more.
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Yup. I was thinking the same thing. Haha.
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is that the prime you guys are talking about?
i wanted to upgrade to PRIME,
but they having lot of issues with it. so backed off.
but i tell you this TF101 is the Best Economical Out there.
It works like charm. I simply love it over my wifes Xoom and Cousins Galaxy !

Thnx man.
I had feeling about this will go for $199.99 on 1Saleaday or Dailysteals
But i guess i cant w8 no more.

you welcome man.
this is seriously awesome tab!

Asus 10.1" Eee Pad Slider Tablet Refurb $279.99 + $5 shipping

Refurbished. Today only on Tech.woot. Decent deal.
http://tech.woot.com/

Great tablet and that's a pretty good price. Does anyone know anything about that website? Is there a Today's W00t! deal everyday?

Yes. Woot is a very reputable website and is owned by Amazon although they don't take Amazon payments, but do take PayPal so you'll be covered. Started out as there own company and when it grew so big, it was bought by Amazon. It used to be One site Woot.com, but now has several offerings like tech.woot, sports.woot, etc. Each site has 1 deal everyday.

Should I Buy?? Need Advice

I'm somewhat new to the "tablet" world. I bought a Xoom when it came out, needed the money so I sold it off. I'm an android fan (of course) and have the GSIII. Anyhoo, I have a chance to purchase a TF300T 32GB model today for $180. Is that a good deal? Is it worth me doing it?
I would appreciate any review/advice.

markyb said:
I'm somewhat new to the "tablet" world. I bought a Xoom when it came out, needed the money so I sold it off. I'm an android fan (of course) and have the GSIII. Anyhoo, I have a chance to purchase a TF300T 32GB model today for $180. Is that a good deal? Is it worth me doing it?
I would appreciate any review/advice.
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Are you kidding me? I had to pay 400€ for Tablet+key docking
Go get it! And consider buying a key docking as well
Using this device for few weeks now and I really appreciate having it. Replaced my netbook and offers me so much more features to it. And as far as I know it's the only tablet that offers a key docking as well - which is really useful

Thanks for the input! Looking at keydocks now. Know of any good case/portfolio for it? I'm about to start browsing.

Thoughts on this:
http://www.amazon.com/MiniSuit-Tran...=8-15&keywords=transformer+tf300t+accessories

markyb said:
Thanks for the input! Looking at keydocks now. Know of any good case/portfolio for it? I'm about to start browsing.
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This one is a really good case for the TF300T, It can either be used with just the tablet or the tablet and dock. Nice and interchangeable
http://www.asus.com/Tablet_Mobile_Accessories/VersaSleeve/

For that price, you need to get it ASAP! I paid $299 for my 32gb tf300t and $49.99 for a blue dock. I thought that was a very good price. $180 is a steal for a 32gb.
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Go for it especially if you are in to mobile games it's great and that price is a steal! Are you getting that from a friend?
wetbiker7 said:
For that price, you need to get it ASAP! I paid $299 for my 32gb tf300t and $49.99 for a blue dock. I thought that was a very good price. $180 is a steal for a 32gb.
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Do you mind sharing where did you get that $299? I got mine arrived yesterday and got it from newegg for $349 with -$20 coupon code...

melvsmeister said:
Go for it especially if you are in to mobile games it's great and that price is a steal! Are you getting that from a friend?
Do you mind sharing where did you get that $299? I got mine arrived yesterday and got it from newegg for $349 with -$20 coupon code...
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I bought it from Office Depot the day after Black Friday. I originally bought the 16gb from Best Buy for $279 but after reading here, I found that Office Depot had the 32gb for only $20 more so I took it back and went to Office Depot.
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