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The iPad has looks like it’s going to walk away with the dubious distinction of being the most successful tablet of 2010, but then again it hasn’t really had much competition. The Samsung Galaxy Tab was arguably the first high profile Android challenger on the market, and its actually sort of amazing just how quickly they’ve been making up ground. News broke a couple weeks ago claiming Samsung had shipped 600,000 units, but we are now hearing reports of over 1 million sold as of December 3rd.
It still only represents only a fraction of the number of units Apple has sold, but it looks like this race is just starting to heat up. It will be interesting to see if adoption of the Tab stays strong, or if this is just an initial burst from the tech savvy who refuse to live under the rule of a benevolent dictator when it comes to tablet computing.
Are you holding out for new Android tablets or have you already picked a side? Let us know in the comments.
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December 08, 2010 at 9:02pm
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EricX2
December 06, 2010 at 12:32am
Is there a reason Maximum PC doesn't seem go acknowledge any of the android tablets are are $200 or less?
For christmas I bought 2 cheapo ones for $150 each that are wi-fi only, but seem to work fairly well. I would rather use wi-fi anyway, I don't want to get stuck with another monthly fee.
http://www.amazon.com/Augen-GENTOUCH-NBA7800ATP-Touch-Screen-Android/dp/B003YTRXWC
I guess it isn't that "maximum" but $600 for a tablet that requires paying a monthly fee? No thanks, I'd take a netbook first.
mkarias1
December 05, 2010 at 3:05pm
I am surprised that they sold much of this overpriced tablet. Its not worth $600. There are better ones coming out for less price: Blackberry PlayBook ($499 or $399 depending on what you read); Archos 70 ($275-299; not the 7 series); Elocity A7 ($399); Viewsonic ViewPad 7 ($479). The specs are the same or better than the Galaxy Tab. I also used the Tab and was not impressed with it. If it was $300 - $375, it would be priced right.
Arrowdodger
December 05, 2010 at 1:33pm
Notion Ink Adam > All. Hoping it'll ship by Christmas. NotionInk.in.
aluCard1462
December 05, 2010 at 1:18pm
iPad. Great UI. Great responsiveness. Robust app market. I will definitely be getting an iPad 2 and jailbreak the first generation one I have now. What about a triple boot tablet with iOS, Android, and Windows 7? Or better yet, a duel screen tablet, with a different OS on each screen...
aviaggio
December 05, 2010 at 2:47pm
iPad. Overpriced. Underpowered. Horribly cluttered app store full of junk, most overpriced. No USB. No Flash. Yeah, I can see how you'd want two expensive pieces of crap. But I guess if you have nothing better to do with your money Stevie J could always use another private jet.
aviaggio
December 05, 2010 at 1:05pm
Not until they release a wi-fi only model running a tablet approved version of Android for a price no more than $350. Yeah, I know, I'm not holding my breath.
MleB
December 06, 2010 at 9:53am
Yeah. What aviaggo said.
Here in Canada, the wifi/data plan version on no wireless plan is only a few bucks less than the Apple-taxed iPad of similar specs - while getting it on a Plan does not significantly drop its price, as would be the case with a smartphone. And, lest we forget, in North America, the smartphone aspect of the device has been disabled.
Granted, in comparison with the iPad, its got a micro-SD slot and an additional camera - but its also got a smaller screen and is running an open (read, not Apple-taxed) OS. Three years ago, $399 would have gotten you a 7" netbook with USB ports, SD port, a net cam, and an open - and fully functional - OS. Samsung would do well to not try and match Apple, but to compete with them.
