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I only really come to the evo forums and have no idea where else I would ask this.
I'm just looking for opinions on the best android tablets. I want something with 3g 4g and hopefully USB and HDMI support.
Sorry again for posting here. But u guys are all I look at.
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I have played with a few tablets and the two best IMHO are the Asus EePad Transformer and the Motorola Xoom. The Xoom has phenomenal battery life and will be LTE compatible, even if you by the 3G one.
Yeah, the Zoom is cool!!!!
I have an ipad, which is nice for netflix but that's about it, and just got a nook color which is really cool. Neither have what you are looking for though. Did you look into the HTC tablets that are coming out soon?
The only tablet I can think of that has everything you're looking for is the xoom. I think motorola has kinda dropped the ball considering how its handled the upgrade/updating process though. I'm sure in the next few months we'll see more tablets coming out supporting everything you're looking for.
The Toshiba Thrive has expandable SD memory, full USB and HDMI ports. I also just happen to love Toshiba, my last two laptops have survived lots of abuse (stayed in my work truck in the Texas heat) and have been in good enough shape to sell them when I needed to upgrade.
Acer iconia a500 price dropped to 399. Awesome tablet! Picked it up last week mainly because of the usb port.
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i have the xoom which is nice but I will be taking it back and waiting on the xoom2 which will be quad core with android 4.0.... wool
There are some quirks to the xoom that you could overlook as the device itself is nice.
Hrmmm Tab 10.1 is probably the sexiest tab out there. Plus functionality is very smooth. Too bad it resembles an Ipad. I personally have an Ipad2. But, when it comes to sheer ergonomics and sex appeal android-wise I would get the Tab 10.1.
faugnom1 said:
I only really come to the evo forums and have no idea where else I would ask this.
I'm just looking for opinions on the best android tablets. I want something with 3g 4g and hopefully USB and HDMI support.
Sorry again for posting here. But u guys are all I look at.
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Well the Asus Eee Pad Transformer has a usb mini to HDMI [like the evo], but only has usb on the full dock, no data [3g]. You can get 3g on the xoom, but i don't think it has usb, only sd card, and it may still be broken. The only tablet to have full hdmi, usb, sd card, is the thrive tablet, but the current models don't have data, apparently they are in the works though.
Today on black Friday I picked up a Toshiba thrive and Acer A100 tab. They're both nice. I have an ipad 2 (got for work) and a my touch 4g. I've been wanting an andoid tablet for my own and now I'm torn between the two. Any suggestions / advice? There is no need for either, I just want one or the other lol. I just want an opinion on both. Thanks..
I have the A100 and played with the thrive the A100 is really smooth and manages memory real well the tegra Zone games are slick as well It is a great tablet for the money!
They have about the same specs hardware wise, so it comes down to size preference.
Personally, 7" is perfect in my opinion in being portable, and being easy to hold/use and still having a lot of screen space.
If you already have a iPad which is a 10incher, I'd keep the A100, and return the Thrive, unless you would prefer another larger tablet for maybe movie or webbrowsing.
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Today on black Friday I picked up a Toshiba thrive and Acer A100 tab. They're both nice. I have an ipad 2 (got for work) and a my touch 4g. I've been wanting an andoid tablet for my own and now I'm torn between the two. Any suggestions / advice? There is no need for either, I just want one or the other lol. I just want an opinion on both. Thanks..
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Yea I'm in the same boat. I couldn't resist so I have both as of now. I'm thinking the Thrive will be going back as they don't update it as often.
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I haven't used the Thrive specifically, but having had various other 9-10 inch tablets, I have to say I prefer the 7" form factor.
Don't forget, we're supposed to get ICS on January
keep the acer a100 easy to take around n easy to use can do a lot on this i love mine but i also have acer a500 for home ..... they seem to stay updated....
Stop into a Best Buy and test it out. They should have them on display. That's what I ended up doing. There are advantages and disadvantages to the 7" size.
I picked up the A100 then started to try for 10" tabs and kept missing out on the instantly gone deals. Best Buy ended up starting their Cyber Monday deals this morning and had an 8gb A500 for $229. Not quite the $212 16gb deal from Kmart but good enough that I picked one up. I'm now debating the two. The A500's winning out since the wife definitely likes the 10" better.
Hey guys, so what do you think, which it the two is a better device?
Specs are almost similar with acer being 7" vs lenovo 10". Same processor, gpu and other hardware.
Better io options on acer iconia specially the USB and nini USB.
Screen better on Lenovo.
I am still confused on the scalibility, developer support and future proof ics on the chosen device.
Thanks!
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Anyone? Need to order one today..
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Acer Iconia has ICS now through the leak, not sure about if the Lenova one has it. I am pretty happy with my A100, it does anything I need. It really depends on you and what you want a 7inch or a 10inch?
Thanks for the suggestions.
I looked and seems like both have their bootloaders locked, hence not very active for the custom rom developers.
Both are rootable, so it seemed like on the forums.
Acer a100 was launched early last year and hence should be a lower priority for acer, since a200 has also been launched. Although official ICS is expected by april and leaked already available.
Lenovo K1 also officially releasing ICS around the same time, but a fairly neew release by Lenovo so I guess, the support life should be better. Plus very recently, around mid Feb, Lenovo released the source code for their devices which to me sounds like they are looking at a developer friendly model for their devices. I don't know if that would make the bootloader unlocked for full developer support and developer interest, so only time will tell.
For similar prices (a100 costing 20 cheaper) but 8gb vs a 32gb k1, opted for a k1. Costing 335 canadian dollars with the taxes.
Hope the decision is right, will only know once I start using the device.
Thanks!
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I have both and they both have there pros
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maek_it_happen said:
I have both and they both have there pros
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I am sure, which one do you generally prefer to pick up?
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I had both as well. Returned the K1 cause it was just too big and heavy for me to hold longer than an hour specially when I played games. I cant imagine how much bigger it will be with a case. Also at the time there was no quick easy root and not a lot of development for it. I did like surfing on it though due to bigger screen and loved the side button where you swipe down to go back a page. I didnt have to move my hands to hit the back button on the bottom in the notification bar.
If you want portability get the acer a100. I like that Im able to bring my a100 with me anywhere and when I take it out in public I dont feel as geeky as holding a 10 incher. Gaming on 7 inch is better also for me. There's also a mod if you have a 32gb sdcard to swap internal with external SD so basically your 32gb will be your main memory.
But if its for mainly home use and you do a lot of surfing then IMO the 10 inch is better. Battery will last longer too. If you cant decide though maybe have both =). I do...well not a K1 but I have a Transformer Prime I use when I'm at home.
Well the screen is much better on the k1 just plain impressive but its not easy carrying it around ,the a100 is much more portable and easy to hold with one hand , soon the Acer will be in my dash in the car . The Acer high note is its value x performance and specs on a 7inch , I have seen one on kijiji go for 175 ....me I was happy to get one for 220 ....there both good in there own way like I said
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I am sure, which one do you generally prefer to pick up?
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7 inches is the way to go. With a 10" tablet you would probably have to carry a bag to even have it on you. The A100 fits right in my jacket pocket (and even in one of my jeans) so I can have it on me at all times.
I usually have a wifi hotspot on my phone set up so wherever I am the tablet is connected. Feels great.
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7 inches is the way to go. With a 10" tablet you would probably have to carry a bag to even have it on you. The A100 fits right in my jacket pocket (and even in one of my jeans) so I can have it on me at all times.
I usually have a wifi hotspot on my phone set up so wherever I am the tablet is connected. Feels great.
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I hear you there totally, and what i was almost sold on to. But then I decided there wasn't much point in the phone I carry vs the tabs size being close in dimensions.
The tab should give me a good screen and screen size, besides the power.
That made me favour the K1 more, lets hope I wasn't wrong. I will only get to know when I actually start using it. Expected to receive in another 10 days from now, with someone travelling to my country.
Thanks again everyone.
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If your a reader and would bring your table where ever you go A100 is the choice.
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greate said:
If your a reader and would bring your table where ever you go A100 is the choice.
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I am waiting for my K1, yet confused about the portability benefit of the A100.
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rezapatel said:
I hear you there totally, and what i was almost sold on to. But then I decided there wasn't much point in the phone I carry vs the tabs size being close in dimensions.
The tab should give me a good screen and screen size, besides the power.
That made me favour the K1 more, lets hope I wasn't wrong. I will only get to know when I actually start using it. Expected to receive in another 10 days from now, with someone travelling to my country.
Thanks again everyone.
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Glad you decided. Hope it works out for you. Everyone has different needs.
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Thanks, I will definitely share my experience here. Just might help a few confused souls like me
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I saw this in slickdeals.net and wanted to know if this was a good deal from those who own one. Maybe a first hand experience. The cameras and specs are what's attracting me. There's some discrepancy whether its new or refurbished. Thanks.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=220986061457&cmd=VIDESC
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I paid $189 for mine on black Friday, and while it's definitly not the best tablet out there, for that price it's not so bad. I'd pick it over a Nook Color or a Kindle Fire becasue you get a morefully funtional tablet.
Main weaknesses are batterly life and just a rather low quality screen. The only only thing I might consider is that Asus is coming out with a $250 tablet sometime this year that should meet and probably beat the specs of of the A100. Unless they just really cut some corners, it'll probably be worth the extra $60. But if you want a tablet today for $200 and can get an A100 for that, I'd say for for it. You probaly won't get anything better for that price.
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I saw this in slickdeals.net and wanted to know if this was a good deal from those who own one. Maybe a first hand experience. The cameras and specs are what's attracting me. There's some discrepancy whether its new or refurbished. Thanks.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=220986061457&cmd=VIDESC
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Yes, that is a great deal.
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I paid $189 for mine on black Friday, and while it's definitly not the best tablet out there, for that price it's not so bad. I'd pick it over a Nook Color or a Kindle Fire becasue you get a morefully funtional tablet.
Main weaknesses are batterly life and just a rather low quality screen. The only only thing I might consider is that Asus is coming out with a $250 tablet sometime this year that should meet and probably beat the specs of of the A100. Unless they just really cut some corners, it'll probably be worth the extra $60. But if you want a tablet today for $200 and can get an A100 for that, I'd say for for it. You probaly won't get anything better for that price.
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Anyone would pick it over a nook color, and it seems better than the kindle fire (It is in my opinion). Also, that tablet which you are talking about - The Asus Memo - has probably been "canceled" (It may still come, but stripped down of the most attractive features in previous rumors.There are various places discussing this).
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I saw this in slickdeals.net and wanted to know if this was a good deal from those who own one. Maybe a first hand experience. The cameras and specs are what's attracting me. There's some discrepancy whether its new or refurbished. Thanks.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=220986061457&cmd=VIDESC
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Its not a bad deal but it is a refurb. Just make sure Acer will still provide you the 1 year warranty for it. It says refurbished by manufacturer OR manufacturer approved vendor so check also with the seller who refurbed it if it makes a difference to you. Or you can always try craigslist but you'll probably get used ones only but they wont be refurbs however warranty will not be a full year on them anymore.
I've already gotten a Nook Color and put CM7 on it. While its great and stuff, I just feel like it's not a fully functional tablet like when it comes to videos and even gaming. Ah damn decisions, decisions!
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If rumors are to be believed, the Asus MeMo has been cancelled in favor of whatever Google Nexus tablet is being prepared.
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I've already gotten a Nook Color and put CM7 on it. While its great and stuff, I just feel like it's not a fully functional tablet like when it comes to videos and even gaming. Ah damn decisions, decisions!
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That was quick lol. My coworker has a nook tablet with cm7 also and I wasnt overly impressed with it. It was kinda choppy. Browsing wasn't great on it either. I told him to exchange it for an a100 but he never did. It was for his gf so I guess as long as she was happy with it he didn't care too much lol.
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If rumors are to be believed, the Asus MeMo has been cancelled in favor of whatever Google Nexus tablet is being prepared.
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Rumors are strongly indicating that the Asus MeMo has been cancelled and is going to be the basis for the sub-$200 Google Nexus tablet, but the most attractive feature -the Tegra 3 processor - will be removed in favor of a Snapdragon dual core.
If true that is a total bummer, I was planning on getting one but now think I'll just stick with the A100 until the next generation comes out, probably Q3 or Q4.
For under $200 I think the A100 is still probably the best 7" fully functional dual core tablet out there (w/ GPS, microSD slot, full HC / soon-to-be stock ICS system, etc); most comparable tabs are still over $300 at this point. It blows the Kindle Fire away for sure (we have two of those for wife and kid, there is no comparison).
I've had a Nook Color for a while now.. went from CM7 to CM9, and it is nice. But, it lacks the "horsepower" that the A100 has, without breaking the bank.
I got my A100 today. Paid about $180 after shipping after seeing it on Woot. I have a feeling my NC will become very lonely... so, a gift for the girlfriend!
Pretty good deal from what I can tell. It is a Refurb but still a great price. I grabbed one. Did anyone notice that this is for the VanGogh edition?
Other than 1GB instead of 512MB Ram is there any other differences?
Will this affect any of the Development (unlock, custom recovery, Rom's, ETC) that are in this forum?
In other words I would hate to flash something that was developed for the "standard" device and have it "brick" my VanGogh unit. If anyone can offer details I would appreciate it.
TIA
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Pretty good deal from what I can tell. It is a Refurb but still a great price. I grabbed one. Did anyone notice that this is for the VanGogh edition?
Other than 1GB instead of 512MB Ram is there any other differences?
Will this affect any of the Development (unlock, custom recovery, Rom's, ETC) that are in this forum?
In other words I would hate to flash something that was developed for the "standard" device and have it "brick" my VanGogh unit. If anyone can offer details I would appreciate it.
TIA
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What's the VanGogh edition? I'm having mixed thoughts this morning after purchasing last night. Please tell me its special or something!
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How would you guys compare the a100 to a 16 gb HP touchpad running CM 9? Let's say one could find them for around the same price.
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What's the VanGogh edition? I'm having mixed thoughts this morning after purchasing last night. Please tell me its special or something!
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It's special . I have the "vangogh" edition but there's no real difference from what you can tell. NB.: It is the GEN2 version (GEN1 roms still work though). Even though it didn't recieve the 3.2.1 update, I haven't noticed the issues mentioned by users of the GEN1 while running 3.2 (which the GEN2 also comes with).
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How would you guys compare the a100 to a 16 gb HP touchpad running CM 9? Let's say one could find them for around the same price.
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I would go for the Acer a100 since it is natively android and will have support for more apps (especially when running the modified build.prop). It's size provides more comfort for doing many things (also more portable) plus it's camera is much better than that of the touchpad.
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How would you guys compare the a100 to a 16 gb HP touchpad running CM 9? Let's say one could find them for around the same price.
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IMO the size difference will make the biggest difference. The touchpad is very heavy and is a 10 inch tablet. You will never take it anywhere with you. After you put a case on it itll feel like you're carrying a laptop. My brother has one and he only uses it at home but from what he tells me it is pretty smooth with cm9. I've only gotten to play around with it for a few minutes but not with cm9. But wow it is heavy.
In comparison I have a transformer prime. Even though it is much faster and thinner its still a 10 inch tablet and its not easy to carry around with me. I mainly use it at home or work but I never take it with me anywhere else. The a100 however I can easily put in my pocket or give it to my gf to put in her purse for me. So a lot of times thats what I take with me. So you may need to consider what you want to use it for since you're really not gonna se a huge major difference in software (unless you get a prime). Portability might be the key for you.
A100 does or will have ICS natively in the future?
I've seen some youtube vids of the A100 running ICS fairly smoothly.
So performance wise, an overclocked/stock clock Touchpad running ICS should be equal to an A100 running ICS?
720p/1080p video, same thing?
Which one is easier to type short emails on? I'm guessing the touchpad's larger interface, multitouch would be better suited for it?
How is battery life during use and sleep?
Good deal. I've got a fire but honestly I would buy this over a fire for that price.
Just got one for my wife and thinking about getting one for myself now since I played around with it. Nice size and weight. Use to have the a500 but didn't like the weight of it. 7" is a perfect size for me. If what everybody is saying us true about the Asus 7" tab then I will more likely get the a100..
If you wanting to type on any tablet take a look at thumb keyboard. It splits the keyboard apart making it easier to type with your thumbs. No stretching across the screen to get at letters.
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I am planning to get a new tablet as my Viewsonic GTab is dying.
I see a Iconia A200 has a good price point and am wondering if There is anyone on this forum who has one, and if there are any
threads on rooting, and updating to Jelly Bean, etc. I have not found any, but maybe it's because I do not know how to search for it.
Any help and advice would be much appreciated!
Aloha!
I don't really have an opinion on the a200, but there are some roms in the a500 forum specifically for the a200. And there is a forum dedicated to the a200 here http://www.acertabletforum.com/forum/acer-a200-hacking/
What about the nexus 7? I'm trying to hold for the 7.7, because the development on the A100 is dead, not sure on the a500 /a200 front.
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Development isn't quite dead yet .
But If I were looking for an A200 i'd go for the A500 instead. Much better dev scene there for getting your hands on some Jelly Beans as well its the same thing with an extra camera.
I had originally planned to get an a200 for my 10" tablet, but after being ignored on a few ads I went with the Toshiba thrive instead, just plain better device then the a200 or a500, hands down. Full size SD card, full size USB with host, full size HDMI, removable rear cover and battery, batteries are like 10 bucks, its the best deal for a 10" tegra2 tablet, period.
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My experience of Acer with the A100 has put me off them for life; poor update support (that was discontinued after 9 months of ownership) and dodgy quality control seem to be their Hallmark. I was recently asked to overhaul a friend's Acer laptop and discovered there had been no official driver support or Bios updates since it released 4 years ago. By contrast, my Toshiba has had about 8 BIOS updates and continued to get driver updates for 3 years after I bought it....
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Development isn't quite dead yet .
But If I were looking for an A200 i'd go for the A500 instead. Much better dev scene there for getting your hands on some Jelly Beans as well its the same thing with an extra camera.
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YAY! :good: