Is a Xoom worth it?

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I really want a Xoom even though its older and a Xoom 2 is supposedly in the works, I cant really afford a Xoom 2. I wanted to sell my laptop and get a.Xoom because I dont really use it anymore since I got my Evo 3D. Is a Xoom still worth it or wait for Xoom 2 later?

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So wait for a Xoom 2? Only thing I would need a laptop for is iTunes to manage my music.

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okantomi

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So wait for a Xoom 2? Only thing I would need a laptop for is iTunes to manage my music.

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Personally speaking, the current Xoom functions as a laptop replacement and more but it all depends on what you expect to do with it. You've heard from at least one person who disagrees with me, but many more would agree. It's an amazing piece of hardware and will only become more functional as more apps and customizations are created for it.
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Personally speaking, the current Xoom functions as a laptop replacement and more but it all depends on what you expect to do with it. You've heard from at least one person who disagrees with me, but many more would agree. It's an amazing piece of hardware and will only become more functional as more apps and customizations are created for it.
But do as you like.
Any scripts to get an external drive connected because 32GB wont cut it. I have lots of movies.

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tonemand

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It's an amazing piece of hardware and will only become more functional as more apps and customizations are created for it.
Couldn't agree more. I have the latest Team Tiamat Moray ROM on here with Bazar617's StockRed UI, and with the current crop of apps, I believe I am getting value far beyond my original expectations. The development community that is behind the Xoom is going to make this worthwhile for a long time.
 

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Wait. It isn't a laptop replacement.

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Xoom 2 won't be a laptop replacement either, Android tablets will never replace a windows laptop, especially not what i use my laptop for. I download all my music in .flac then convert them to mp3, try doing that on a android tablet!
 

okantomi

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Xoom 2 won't be a laptop replacement either, Android tablets will never replace a windows laptop, especially not what i use my laptop for. I download all my music in .flac then convert them to mp3, try doing that on a android tablet!
It's unrealistic to expect any tablet to suitably be your only computer. I have my high-powered desktop to do all that downloading, ripping, file conversion, storage for streaming, and for adb, etc...My Xoom goes everywhere with me, something I wouldn't do with a laptop. My desktop and Xoom make a perfect team and I'm mobile as can be.
 
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Squiz0329

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I really want a Xoom even though its older and a Xoom 2 is supposedly in the works, I cant really afford a Xoom 2. I wanted to sell my laptop and get a.Xoom because I dont really use it anymore since I got my Evo 3D. Is a Xoom still worth it or wait for Xoom 2 later?

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Yes. Do it.

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eganraC

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not yet, see what the Xoom2 or Xformer 2 has to offer. The browser still is garbage and it will annoy you if you want to surf with browser. the HDMI sound is in mono which is also terrible if you want to hook it up to your flat screen. I love mine to death but will be getting rid of it once either a new one with better browser and audio comes out or another table is comparable..

I hope ICS resolves some of the annoyances.
 
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