Group Discussion:Showing off your zoom to ipad owners

[craby1925]

So, because there's been a forum lull (in my opinion) lets talk, what is the best way to stick it to ipad and ipad 2 owners who don't have xooms?

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[mmayhew]

I wouldn't own an iPad but IMHO, there isn't an Android tablet that just blows it out of the water. I'm sure I'll get blasted for not being a die-hard fanboi but honestly, I can see why the iPad is very appealing to the average consumer that isn't into the hacking/modding scene.

With that being said, these are the things that keep me loyal to Android that iOS can't/won't offer:

Google and Manufacturer support of the development communicating (AOSP, "fastboot oem unlock", etc)
True multi-tasking
Everything is OTA, no desktop software
Deep Google integration (Gmail, Gtalk, Docs, Books, Music, etc)
Tethering without rooting

 

[MitchRapp]

Show them literally any widget, theme or customization... And then blow their minds with that whole sd card thing (they won't know what it is at first)

 

[gqstatus0685]

Well I whip out my 1TB HDD and OTG and play a movie from my HDD. I could also hook up my PS3, N64, Xbox controller and play emulators. If we're outside I just whip out my BT OBD11 sensor and Torque app to troubleshoot my car.

 

[VaKo]

I need to figure out why mine lags like a bastard every time I attempt to show it off to someone, but will be buttery smooth when I'm using it by myself.

 

[Scnd2no1]

I sit there customizing widgets while pulling live data from others. They look and say, " what's that? " Android Xoom... Buddy. Then they say how are you online? I pull out the old trusty EVO with Cyanogenmod and say " It goes where I go " thanks to Android. They usually have this look of awe. Inside I have this feeling of satisfaction.


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[patass]

I use my xoom at work all the time and the owner's daughters loved it, so they bought iPads. Apple users stick to apple products, there's no converting them.

 

[okantomi]

I need to figure out why mine lags like a bastard every time I attempt to show it off to someone, but will be buttery smooth when I'm using it by myself.

Haha...happens to me too.
I think my Xoom is shy, or has a wicked sense of humor.

 

[Arun01]

I need to figure out why mine lags like a bastard every time I attempt to show it off to someone, but will be buttery smooth when I'm using it by myself.

Are you using the stock launcher?Slap ADW launcher on that baby & watch her fly!


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[okantomi]

Are you using the stock launcher?Slap ADW launcher on that baby & watch her fly!


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Yeah, especially with Tachi oc gpu kernel.

 

[Isun]

I need to figure out why mine lags like a bastard every time I attempt to show it off to someone, but will be buttery smooth when I'm using it by myself.

Maybe you should overclock. Yeah that happened to me once before but they were still impressed by its capabilities.

Ipad/Ipad 2 has it's place as many consumers want functionality right out of the box with little tweaking. The interface is very user friendly and there are a slew of accessories for it. I prefer Android tablets for customization and the fact that if we were just going on specs alone it is a more capable machine. I wish we had more photo apps though.

 

[VaKo]

I can't be bothered to overclock and so forth, as I said it works fine when I'm using it. But for instance, when I needed to review a PDF in the bank the entire thing ground to a halt and sat there mocking me while the teller ranted on about young people and paper.

As for the launcher, I do like the stock one and so far the replacements designed for phones are somewhat lacking compared to it.

 

[okantomi]

I can't be bothered to overclock and so forth, as I said it works fine when I'm using it. But for instance, when I needed to review a PDF in the bank the entire thing ground to a halt and sat there mocking me while the teller ranted on about young people and paper.

As for the launcher, I do like the stock one and so far the replacements designed for phones are somewhat lacking compared to it.

You should consider ADW ex...it's made for tablets and gives you up to seven screens, lots of customization and it's really smooth.

 

[cwizardtx]

I constantly show myself my Xoom to impress myself.

Then I whip out my iPad2 while my Xoom is choking on some random process.

Then I show myself my Xoom again.

Then I put them both down and play with a Touchpad.

 

[Psychokitty]

I have yet to find an iPad owner who's actually excited by what I have to a show them.
Apple product users enjoy exactly how those things are marketed. They were sold on them before they were even made.

 

[vlx600d]

I need to figure out why mine lags like a bastard every time I attempt to show it off to someone, but will be buttery smooth when I'm using it by myself.

Funny how that happens. Same problem here


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[joshndroid]

i agree that ipad owners are happy with their device... they also like the smell of their own behind (similar to the south park ep where they use hybrids) this is because of their continual claim that it is the best no matter the pitfalls... android is definitely not the bug free product however the customization and development and the openness on the whole model of google makes you place a little more trust... even if they may screw you to your face, apple screws you behind your back... so to speak

 

[chbennett]

How about an embedded flash video?

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