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Post by Ben - #6 Munchie on Dec 10, 2011 17:49:31 GMT -5
Not sure if this goes here, but oh well! I'm coming to the US on 27th, and I am wanting to get an android tablet when I am there. I'm wanting something affordable and amazing. My sister has the iPad 2 and I am loving using it, but I far prefer Android to Apple. Thanks for all/any inputs  |
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Post by trojanpridev on Dec 10, 2011 18:07:34 GMT -5
Asus Prime just came out, is thinner than the ipad, and is the first tablet to have quad-core. By far the best android tablet.
Edit: It might not be out yet, I am not quite sure, but there have already been reviews for it so I assumed it was out. Somebody will correct me I am sure.
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Dec 10, 2011 22:37:11 GMT -5
I've got the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Galaxy Tab 7. I love them both. My only gripe about the 10.1 is I have the 16 GB model instead of the 32 GB.
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Post by extreme on Dec 10, 2011 22:51:17 GMT -5
galaxy tab 10.1 or wait for the Asus Transformer prime for 4.0 ICS update that god knows when Samsung is going to get that update.
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Post by trojanpridev on Dec 11, 2011 3:34:55 GMT -5
galaxy tab 10.1 or wait for the Asus Transformer prime for 4.0 ICS update that god knows when Samsung is going to get that update. That would be my main reason for going with the prime. I do not trust Samsung as far as updating goes. Plus, the original transformer was an awesome tablet, and I am not an android fan. I would definitely just future proof yourself by getting the prime. |
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Post by Ben - #6 Munchie on Dec 11, 2011 5:48:55 GMT -5
How much are these ringing up at?
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Post by extreme on Dec 11, 2011 7:27:22 GMT -5
depends on the how much storage space as well as whether you want just wifi or 3G/4G capability.
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Post by Ben - #6 Munchie on Dec 11, 2011 7:28:17 GMT -5
Just wifi, and either 16 or 32 GB.
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Post by extreme on Dec 11, 2011 7:34:07 GMT -5
Well the galaxy tab wifi only 16 GB is about £359.10 on Amazon. Not sure about the price of the Asus Prime though.
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Post by Ben - #6 Munchie on Dec 11, 2011 7:45:03 GMT -5
Looking to get one in store, like in Best Buy or Wal*Mart, know the rough prices there?
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Post by trojanpridev on Dec 11, 2011 12:04:48 GMT -5
I am pretty sure I skimmed by an article that said asus prime delayed until early 2012. So that narrows down your choices. If you want something like an ipad that runs android then get the tab 10.1, but if you want, in what my opinion is a cooler choice, go with the asus transformer. It's got basically the same specs and it is cheaper. Plus, i like the feel of it more. Best Buys have all the tablets on display to play through, so play around and get whatever one YOU like the best. None of us can make this decision for you.
The 10.1 is $100 more expensive than the transformer at $499. Transformer is $399 currently, but by the time you come here, they may be cheaper.
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Post by Ben - #6 Munchie on Dec 11, 2011 12:30:57 GMT -5
Hopefully nab something in a post-christmas/new year sale ;D Cheers for all the input guys Also, what operating system is newer, ice cream sandwich or froyo? |
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Post by trojanpridev on Dec 11, 2011 13:03:40 GMT -5
Ice Cream Sandwich is Android 4.0. It is basically honeycomb for phones. Froyo is 2.2. Most current android phones are on gingerbread which is 2.3. I know that samsung takes forever to push out updates, so if you want the newest operating system, go with something like the transformer. IDK about this, but is ICS coming to tablets? I thought it was phone only. Not quite sure.
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Post by extreme on Dec 11, 2011 13:50:26 GMT -5
yes ICS is coming to tablets. The Transformer Prime will have Ice Cream Sandwich.
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Dec 11, 2011 14:38:16 GMT -5
All the 10" tablets I've seen run Honeycomb, not Froyo. You can find a smaller tablet (7") range running Froyo or Gingerbread if you really want.
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Post by Ben - #6 Munchie on Dec 11, 2011 14:48:29 GMT -5
I didn't know of Honeycomb but will probably get that.
Anyone suggest a 16/32GB, wifi Honeycomb Tablet for around $200-$300?
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Dec 11, 2011 14:51:48 GMT -5
I didn't know of Honeycomb but will probably get that. Anyone suggest a 16/32GB, wifi Honeycomb Tablet for around $200-$300? Not unless you're going to get a refurb. |
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Post by extreme on Dec 11, 2011 15:19:30 GMT -5
yeah $200-300 you're not going to get a good android tablet unless you go with the Kindle Fire or Barnes and Noble Nook Tablet which are Gingerbread and not Honeycomb.
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Post by Ben - #6 Munchie on Dec 11, 2011 15:51:26 GMT -5
I will probably have $500-600, but was just giving my base limit, what's the price of a good one?
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Post by trojanpridev on Dec 12, 2011 0:38:28 GMT -5
I didn't know of Honeycomb but will probably get that. Anyone suggest a 16/32GB, wifi Honeycomb Tablet for around $200-$300? Dude, when are you coming here? Black friday had honey comb running transformer for $299 every where. By the time you get here they may be clearing out stock for the prime, and you could get a great deal. Don't go with the kindle fire. It is laggy and slow. The Barnes and Noble Nook tablet is a better option. But I am telling you, you could possibly find a $300 transformer by the time you get here. |
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