Android Tablet: Suck it iPad.

has anyone here ever owned a Tablet because I'd like to know why people rave over them
 
Pointless tech.

Who's going to sit in a coffee shop doing elaborate swiping motions across the screen as they read their digital newspapers?

Unlikely. But I do see the environmental benefits; no more paper.
 
?ynast? said:
Pointless tech.

Who's going to sit in a coffee shop doing elaborate swiping motions across the screen as they read their digital newspapers?

Unlikely. But I do see the environmental benefits; no more paper.
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I would. Well, not in a coffee shop, but out on my couch, or outside. But still wouldn't pay 500 bucks for a fancypants e-reader. My biggest desire for a tablet is to actually be able to use painting/sculpting programs so I can get out of my room once in awhile, while still doing work.
 
?ynast? said:
Unlikely. But I do see the environmental benefits; no more paper.
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With an upgrade cycle that's probably about eighteen months, it might be less wasteful to read newspapers.
 
Warped said:
has anyone here ever owned a Tablet because I'd like to know why people rave over them
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I've been using a slate exclusively at work for about 5 years (started with an HP TC1100 and am currently using a Motion LE1700). Here's the scoop: when I'm working at my desk, it sits in a cradle, and works just like a desktop, and has a regular keyboard and mouse. When I'm about, it's got an attachable keyboard for those times when a laptop is appropriate (working from home, or otherwise catching up on work when offsite). When I need to use it "in the field", I use it in slate mode, specifically because a slate is easier to use while standing up and walking around than a laptop (reviewing CAD drawings at the work site, addressing individual machine problems at the machine, or anywhere in which it will be convenient to have my full computer available without the luxury/need of a place to sit down. Not many jobs are like this (I think), so your mileage may vary, but it's damn handy for what I do. I also use it in slate mode for note taking or doodling during meetings (not as "offensive" as a laptop for the local luddites).

I think people rave about them because they're a fun toy (I have a good supply of spare parts in I.T. from other people who thought it was cool, but didn't really need it and turned it back in). I love it because it makes my job easier.
 
Warped said:
has anyone here ever owned a Tablet because I'd like to know why people rave over them
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From 2004 until 2008 my only computer was an HP tc1100 tablet (rebranded from Compaq tc1000). The thing was an engineering marvel, (and also cost over 2k). I would still be using it if it hadn't toppled backwards off the bed and cracked the power adapter off the mobo. People would still stop and ask me about it in 2008. They were usually disappointed when I told them it was discontinued several years ago.

I used it for notes mostly. The keyboard was handy. Handwriting recognition is overrated. I just take my notes as handwriting and leave it that way. Good for charts and graphs and illustrations. It was okay for art, but not as nice as a Wacom.

Nobody will be walking around holding a tablet out in front of them and tapping on the screen for more than 20 seconds unless it weighs less than 12 oz. Mostly these are for sitting on the table in front of you like a piece of paper or propping on your stomach as you lie on the touch and kink your neck.

They are probably overrated though. There are lots of tasks (most of them), that are still easier to do while sitting at a notebook with a proper keyboard.
 
No Limit said:
If this would be around $500 I'd buy it.
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They said it will be $500. And they also said its very modular, and they're able to make different versions depending on demand for different price points.
 
Krynn72 said:
They said it will be $500. And they also said its very modular, and they're able to make different versions depending on demand for different price points.
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I don't see a point to this. I'm not defending the iPad at all because I honestly think it's not a good product, but that's neither here nor there. However, Android's applications aren't suitable to use as a tablet IMO. At least with the iPad, developers are creating a more desktop-esque environment.

For the record, I've not used an Android device for more than 10 minutes, but from the looks of it, there really isn't going to be anything on here that's going to make me say.. I really want this device ASAP.
 
I support this because it isn't the ipad. And inevitably does shit better too.
 
Shamrock said:
I don't see a point to this. I'm not defending the iPad at all because I honestly think it's not a good product, but that's neither here nor there. However, Android's applications aren't suitable to use as a tablet IMO. At least with the iPad, developers are creating a more desktop-esque environment.

For the record, I've not used an Android device for more than 10 minutes, but from the looks of it, there really isn't going to be anything on here that's going to make me say.. I really want this device ASAP.
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http://www.androidtapp.com/android-tablet-gives-ipad-run-for-the-money/

Android on the Adam will be custom tailored for the device. According to the chart, it looks like the user will be able to load Ubuntu or the upcoming Chromium OS onto it instead. It will also support Adobe Air on top of the Android market, meaning it will have access to apps from both sources. Flash support out of the box too. It looks to address most of the criticisms I had with the iPad. The Pixil Qi tech alone is very impressive. Supposedly, the price will range from $330-$800, with the low end being the subsidized price for a wireless subscription.
 
I wasn't saying Android is a bad OS. I was saying how can Android jump ship to a tablet and make it completely functional. What happens when you download any application from the marketplace? They're not going to look/work as well as they should on that device. It's still going to be a cellular phone version of it. I recall Google coded Android so applications can scale appropriately, but still, it would only retain functionality found in a cell phone and then you'd have to wait for an upgrade to the application you want to use. This can actually go both ways with the iPad and Android. I'm not comparing the two spec for spec. I'm just trying to compare the software portion of it when you actually want to download something other than what comes pre-bundled.

I just don't see Android as a tablet OS yet. Sure, they can modify a few applications to use the Tablet's real estate and hopefully add more of a desktop environment to it. I guess I just don't know how well an Android application will upscale to fit a 10" device and actually function like it should be on a tablet. That's why I'm saying in this general area at first, the iPad wins because of the developers' SDKs. Apple allows them to almost create a desktop replica but made for the mobile space. Though, that's still not a reason to purchase the iPad because I'm sure once an Android tablet is released, developers will start making replicas to the applications found on the iPad, but that could come in a day or 2 months.
 
The thing here is you don't really need a full blown PC, you just want something to browse the internet with, do messaging, watch videos with, and maybe listen to music with. And you want this to be small and easy to carry, have a fast boot time, and a long battery life. And in all those areas this should have a regular old netbook beat.

The android has a full blow SDK too, it's actually all open source.

So this thing could be an awesome gadget to have especially since it fixes many of the problems the iPad has.
 
Shamrock said:
I wasn't saying Android is a bad OS. I was saying how can Android jump ship to a tablet and make it completely functional. What happens when you download any application from the marketplace? They're not going to look/work as well as they should on that device. It's still going to be a cellular phone version of it. I recall Google coded Android so applications can scale appropriately, but still, it would only retain functionality found in a cell phone and then you'd have to wait for an upgrade to the application you want to use. This can actually go both ways with the iPad and Android. I'm not comparing the two spec for spec. I'm just trying to compare the software portion of it when you actually want to download something other than what comes pre-bundled.

I just don't see Android as a tablet OS yet. Sure, they can modify a few applications to use the Tablet's real estate and hopefully add more of a desktop environment to it. I guess I just don't know how well an Android application will upscale to fit a 10" device and actually function like it should be on a tablet. That's why I'm saying in this general area at first, the iPad wins because of the developers' SDKs. Apple allows them to almost create a desktop replica but made for the mobile space. Though, that's still not a reason to purchase the iPad because I'm sure once an Android tablet is released, developers will start making replicas to the applications found on the iPad, but that could come in a day or 2 months.
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Where does your thinking that the Android OS is not suited for a tablet come from? The Android SDK is completely open source. Not so with apple. This means that developers will have far more freedom with applications than with Apple products, and they won't have to pay for the SDK or get their application approved by apple, therefore limiting your selection.

I recently got a Motorola Droid... and let me tell you, this thing can run circles around the Iphone. And having taken a look at the SDK (as I plan on making a few apps myself for it, when I get a chance) I can tell you that the Android is clearly the winner.

But *shrug*... to each their own.
 
Rico said:
Where does your thinking that the Android OS is not suited for a tablet come from? The Android SDK is completely open source. Not so with apple. This means that developers will have far more freedom with applications than with Apple products, and they won't have to pay for the SDK or get their application approved by apple, therefore limiting your selection.

I recently got a Motorola Droid... and let me tell you, this thing can run circles around the Iphone. And having taken a look at the SDK (as I plan on making a few apps myself for it, when I get a chance) I can tell you that the Android is clearly the winner.

But *shrug*... to each their own.
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Well, I've never messed with the SDK. I know it's open source, but i didn't know you can program to your heart's extent. See, I'm not a programmer or developer or anything of the sort, and I just assumed the open source SDK was just for a cell phone. I know. My logic isn't clear. Regardless, I've never developed or programmed anything in me life.

But thanks for clearing that up for me. Nevermind all of me posts in this thread! :D
 
Isn't hard to be superior to an Apple product since they absolutely refuse to try anymore and instead spend all the money on making sure their legions of tards buy's the latest iProduct.
 
Yeah, they should make a girlfriend app so they can get a girlfriend.
 
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