It ain't the price, there's other cheaper tablets - it's the Experience. That's exactly the sheep mentality for ANY product!I see that they purposely neglected to mention that's a lot more expensive than an iPad 2.
That was awesome. I don't see myself using a Tablet for anything, so I probably won't get one in the near future, but one reason I can see people getting an iPad over other Tablets such as the Xoom or the upcoming EVO View is that you can get them without data plans, where as the new top of the line Android tablets have to have a plan (from what I have seen; please correct me other wise and point me in the direction of where I can get one without a plan).
I know you can get a WiFi only Xoom. I believe it also matches the price of the WiFi only iPad of the same capacity.
Actually, it's significantly cheaper than the wifi only iPad of the same capacity.
I thought they were both $600 over in the US?
EDIT: Checked:
Amazon.com: MOTOROLA XOOM Android Tablet (Wi-Fi): Computer & Accessories
Accessories - Apple Store (U.S.)
Unless I'm missing something, that is the same price...
The Android tablets released thus far are nothing to get excited about. The 7" form factor is cool but overall the Android tablet market is not even close to mature yet. The Android fanboys should stick to the defending against the iphone fanboys
The Android tablets released thus far are nothing to get excited about. The 7" form factor is cool but overall the Android tablet market is not even close to mature yet. The Android fanboys should stick to the defending against the iphone fanboys
I've noticed a pretty substantial amount of Apple Animosity on here. Apart from posts, there are numerous avatars with Android logos taking a whizz on Apple logos, etc.
Where exactly does that all come from? I've gotta say, I've got an android phone but I've also got an iPod touch, and the GUI on the iPod is just sooo intuitive. I recognize that we've all Android folks here, but I'm not sure how you could pick up an iPhone or iPod and find it ergonomically or technically flawed in some way. Yes, Android does some things better and that's why I have one, but it seem to me that the better marketing message is, "standing on the shoulders of geniuses, but doing it better" as opposed to "Apple sucks."
Thoughts?
I personally think the Xoom is significantly better than the iPad 2.
And that's the FIRST Tablet released with honeycomb... Can you imagine what a tablet would be like with the quad core tegra 3?
Good point, though all of the previous Android OSs helped them get to that "first" tablet OS.Yeah, let's take into consideration that Honeycomb is the first attempt at creating a tablet OS. It seems to be well ahead of their first mobile phone OS. So if it matures anywhere near as quickly as their mobile OS did then it'll be pretty serious in no time.
iphone is simple to use.. it is designed for general smartphone use.
android is easy.. but can be more complex ..if you want the extra customization.
iphone = chewing gum and walking..
android = pick the favor of gum, the size of the piece so that it is your favorite package in your pocket...then from then on chew and walk.
The thing most people who engage in these debates fail to realize or admit is that both Android and iOS devices are popular for a reason. They both have their strengths and weaknesses. They have both provided us with features and benefits that have changed the way we lead our everyday lives. However, at the end of the day, they're still just devices, and not worth fighting a holy war over. Android fans need to admit that Apple is always going to have a place in the market. They make an incredibly sleek, well-designed, intuitive, and polished device, and that's going to appeal to a great many people. On the same side of the coin, iPhone fans need to realize that Android isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Android devices have an appeal to the more technical users who prefer to tinker with their devices and prefer to customize them in whatever way they see fit, and have the time, knowledge, and resources to do so.
I agree with you on every point, but I have a slightly different take on it.Personal preferences are not limited only to device capabilities, UI or the apps that support it.
It is also depends on our view of the company behind it, its goodwill and PR. From this perspective, Apple has a negative image for me - arrogant, control freaks, overcharging for their products. Since I have a freedom of choice, why would I go to their shop instead of the competitors?
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