Most imp tablet specific app needed?

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Hi guys,

I really want to love the Xoom, I like android a lot and the hardware is too good (at least at this point)

But I not in place where I can drop my iPad for good. The reasons are pure app specific, if I get these decent on Xoom... it's bye bye iPad.

So this is a quasi-'need help' thread. to double check if I'm not missing anything

1. Magazine app - Something like Zinio, I depend too much on it and couldn't find even an ETA on when Zinio will be available for Android
~ Solved. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...17&postcount=5

2. Comics reader - I know we have the Comics app but I need a cbr/cbz reader. I tired AVC but doesn't seam to work on Honeycomb
~ Solved. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...17&postcount=6

3. A UI-nice IM app. I love the Gtalk app but need facebook and skype IM app
4. Netflix app.
5. Tablet specific twitter, facebook, foursquare apps. I know iPad doesn't have FB or FS apps but this would be nice

6. Now the big big deal... I consider all these tablets as a 'consumption' devices, and the biggest thing I 'consume' is movies and tv shows...

The best thing about iPad is, I just launch iTunes app then rent a movie, wait for sometime and then enjoy the movie...

Is there a way I can get this experience on a Xoom? I know that right now most of the HD formats play on tegra but is there any hope to get this?

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Disclaimer: Please don't pounce on this post and call me a iFreak. I'm not trying to diss the Xoom or Android. I did search and try apps to see if I could get all this... but couldn't find a way. So before I make a decision I just wanted some opinions.

thanks

Don't forget the completely absent Google Docs app! Someone please tell me its in the works....

If you download Spare parts and unselect Compatibility mode AVC works great. i have been using it for days now with no FC.

zinio

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Zinio works great. I use it on my Xoom and Galaxy Tab.

Originally Posted by cellfreak

Zinio works great. I use it on my Xoom and Galaxy Tab.

I'm not able to find it in the market. Do you have the apk? thanks a million

[Edit] Ok got the apk, wow one down now I'm working on the comics reader.

Here is the link to the apks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?p=9881901

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Have you tried jj comic viewer for comics? i cant confirm it works on 3.0 but it is the best ive found pre HC

A Market app that works...

Searches properly so you can find those Apps you want that may exist but you would never know.

Recognizes applications that have updates properly.

Doesn't randomly open other app's.

Actually installs Apps the first time you ask for them.

And why Google is at it, Tablet Section - more direct support on the Web Market while the programmer who is assigned to the tablet market app figures out how to code - bug fix.

(yes I am frustrated with the market today)

Originally Posted by svghost

Don't forget the completely absent Google Docs app! Someone please tell me its in the works....

http://sites.google.com/site/gdocsforandroid/

I don't remember if manga watcher loads cbz and crz files but in general it is really good app. It was recently updated to load local files from sd so it might be worth checking out. I know the dev does alot of work and updates it frequently. You might even write him and ask if he plans to add support for these files if they aren't already supported. I bought the full app and have been happy with it ever since.

All I have to say is Samurai Executioner.

Sent from my Xoom using XDA Premium App

I just received this email regarding my beloved Zinio app:

Hello

Thank you for contacting Zinio Customer Support.

We are putting the finishing touches on our Android general market product. It is coming soon. We will keep everyone posted as we get closer to a confirmed date

Kind regards,

Pablo Manrique
Zinio Customer Support
1-888-946-4666