avenger48

February 25, 2011 at 9:22pm

I am proud to say I've never owned an Apple product, and, if at all possible, I never will.

ShyLinuxGuy

February 25, 2011 at 4:49pm

I don't think many readers here would even give the purchase of an iPad any thought. However, Android tablets may be a different take, though. I might buy my mom an Android tablet for Mother's Day so she can get her recipes off the internet without having to run back and forth to her laptop to see how much of what to put in, how long to stir, etc (she doesn't like paper recipes). Nothing fancy, just something in the $150-200 range, but something functional.

Android tablets are more flexible, more powerful and feature-packed than an iPad (from my point of view) and give more bang for the buck. iPads are just blown-up iPod/iPhones anyways.

ShyLinuxGuy

February 25, 2011 at 4:46pm

I don't think many readers here would even give the purchase of an iPad any thought. However, Android tablets, I'm guessing, are probably popular among you guys though. I might buy my mom an Android tablet for Mother's Day so she can get her recipes off the internet without having to run back and forth to her laptop to see how much of what to put in, how long to stir, etc (she doesn't like paper recipes). Nothing fancy, just something in the $150-200 range, but something functional.

Android tablets are more flexible, more powerful and feature-packed than an iPad (from my point of view) and give more bang for the buck. iPads are just blown-up iPod/iPhones anyways.

FrancesTheMute

February 25, 2011 at 3:50pm

I have the 1st gen iPad...Right now i'm not planning on getting the iPad 2.  The extra speed and probably memory (i'm betting it will be at least 512MB like the iPhone4 if not 1GB) would be nice, but honestly I'm not having any speed or lack of memory issues with anything I'm currently running on it.

warlok180

February 25, 2011 at 1:47pm

Well, I actually own an iPad and love it for what it is. Agree with everyone that these tablets are overpriced and when Apple first showed the thing, I thought it was just an oversized iPhone. However, after having this for about a year now, my wife and I love the simplicity of it. We have a laptop if we need to do more tasks, but browsing the internet, reading/writing emails, playing apps or using iTunes with the iPad is what's made it useful for us. Not having to hold or carry a heavier laptop is another reason why we love it---especially on trips or riding in the airplane.

I think it's dumb if Apple does release an iPad 2 with minimal upgrades and improved features. They should wait, especially given the competitive offerings out there.

Probably for most people on this website, the idea of a tablet is a waste. We just love the convenience and the functionality of the iPad and the ability to bring our apps from our iPhone to it without having to pay again (something I wished Sony would do with their PS3 and PSPs). It's an expensive convenience...but maybe now that there are more competitors the price might drop??? Knowing Apple...probably not.

burntham77

February 25, 2011 at 1:47pm

The Andriod 3.0 tablets seem pretty interesting. I love the idea of being able to carry around books, magazines, comics, and various other digital files, while also having the flexibility of the Android OS, whereas iOS seems a bit too regulated (not to mention the lack of Flash). I could get these things done on the older, smaller tablets, like the original Samsung Galaxy, but I want the bigger screen for easier magazine reading.

Right now, the Xoom seems like the best option. Really the only reason I have not bought it yet is because I am just about the move, so I am holding off on big purchases. Soon though.

burntham77

February 25, 2011 at 1:46pm

The Andriod 3.0 tablets seem pretty interesting. I love the idea of being able to carry around books, magazines, comics, and various other digital files, while also having the flexibility of the Android OS, whereas iOS seems a bit too regulated (not to mention the lack of Flash). I could get these things done on the older, smaller tablets, like the original Samsung Galaxy, but I want the bigger screen for easier magazine reading.

Right now, the Xoom seems like the best option. Really the only reason I have not bought it yet is because I am just about the move, so I am holding off on big purchases. Soon though.

EyesSewnShut

February 25, 2011 at 12:41pm

I've owned an iPod touch 3rd Gen for about a year now. I haven't actually owned an iPhone but have played with friend's iPhones. I wanted an iPhone but managed to find a deal with Verizon for the Samsung Fascinate Android phone.

I don't believe that the android operating system is as polished as the iOS. The first thing I noticed is the scrolling and app launching isnt quite as smooth on Android. Also the app selection on the Android isn't as good as on iOS. But the Android does have USB and microSD and this version of the phone has a lite version of Flash. Hopefully with time Android will improve. I wish Google had a bit more quality control for the Market. And I also wished that Samsung and Verizon wouldn't bloat my phone with crapware and just allow me to install the pure Android Operating System like on a PC. I'm still on 2.1

EyesSewnShut

February 25, 2011 at 12:41pm

I've owned an iPod touch 3rd Gen for about a year now. I haven't actually owned an iPhone but have played with friend's iPhones. I wanted an iPhone but managed to find a deal with Verizon for the Samsung Fascinate Android phone.

I don't believe that the android operating system is as polished as the iOS. The first thing I noticed is the scrolling and app launching isnt quite as smooth on Android. Also the app selection on the Android isn't as good as on iOS. But the Android does have USB and microSD and this version of the phone has a lite version of Flash. Hopefully with time Android will improve. I wish Google had a bit more quality control for the Market. And I also wished that Samsung and Verizon wouldn't bloat my phone with crapware and just allow me to install the pure Android Operating System like on a PC. I'm still on 2.1

nmanguy

February 25, 2011 at 11:43am

I still don't get why people buy these. Between the $600 smartphone, $600 gaming PC, $600 laptop and $600 TV, there's just no more room for another $600 device... but what do I know? Those things are selling like hotcakes.

ChyITGuru

February 25, 2011 at 10:47am

I hate to say it but Android cant compete with iOS. I have owned 5 Android phones and every single one had the same issue even after updates, constant force closing on apps, freezing, dropped calls, text messages not sending or receiveing, having to restart the phone 10 times a day because it locks up and renders its self useless. I have had Verizon, ATT, T-mobile and none of them have a Android phone that actually works. I know with the text issues and droped calls it would be blames on the network, to be honest thats what i thought until i switched to an iPhone 3GS, bam no more dropped calls, i get all my messages, no more freezing, so much better.

I have played with Android tablets and am not impressed, same problems as the phones, force closing, freezing, its not worth the $500-$800 pricetag. And good luck trying to inform google of the problems and trying to get a solution, if they havnt found one ye tthey never will.

ChyITGuru

February 25, 2011 at 10:47am

I hate to say it but Android cant compete with iOS. I have owned 5 Android phones and every single one had the same issue even after updates, constant force closing on apps, freezing, dropped calls, text messages not sending or receiveing, having to restart the phone 10 times a day because it locks up and renders its self useless. I have had Verizon, ATT, T-mobile and none of them have a Android phone that actually works. I know with the text issues and droped calls it would be blames on the network, to be honest thats what i thought until i switched to an iPhone 3GS, bam no more dropped calls, i get all my messages, no more freezing, so much better.

I have played with Android tablets and am not impressed, same problems as the phones, force closing, freezing, its not worth the $500-$800 pricetag. And good luck trying to inform google of the problems and trying to get a solution, if they havnt found one ye tthey never will.

aviaggio

February 25, 2011 at 9:58am

Honestly I'm not excited by any of them. Show me a full-functional tablet for under $400 and then I'll get excited. I simply will not ever spend $600+ on a tablet -- not when for the same money I can get a really nice laptop.