Which tablet is right for me?

[UnMonk]

I know most of the people here will favor android, but I have also posted this on an apple forum. Im looking for overall opinions.

I am looking at the Xoom wifi, iPad32gb wifi, and Galaxytab 10.1 (new one)

Here is my background and what I am looking for, any insight you may have will be greatly appreciated.

I have an iPod Touch, I have never used android. I have played with xoom and iPad extensively at bestbuy for a couple days.

I am in the military and will be shipping to Ft Gordon for about 7 months this june. I would like to get a tablet that will be easier to use and easier to maintain than a laptop.

Some of the things I am looking for is
Size/weight
speed, (I saw xoom can overclock, very impressive)
Usability
Apps
Facebook
Music
Video Chat with family members at home (Desktop PCs)
Email
Web


Also. The size and weight is important. Which is making me want to wait for the Galaxy Tab 10.1, as it has the dimensions of an ipad2, but the power of honeycomb.

The only problem with that, is it comes out june 8th, I ship jun 16th. I fear I will not have enough time to get it setup the way I like before I leave.


Anyway, im rambling, If you have any insight on what I should do in my situation. Please post your thoughts.

~Scott

 

[smilepak]

Why do we have so many thread around "is this right for me"? Can I tell you that you should drive BWM and not Lexus because it is right for you? Or you should eat McD and not Carls Jr because it is right for you? Shouldn't you determine what is right for you?

The best way is knowing what you need and go out and test it out. That is why we have retail stores.

 

[UnMonk]

I have played with both, and am still undecided. I am looking for someone who has used both more than I have and has a general opinion.

 

[Squeak22]

If videochat is one of the requirements then I would recommend going with the Xoom. The 2mp camera and video gchat and other third party apps are much easier to use with Desktops than the facetime clients.

 

[Bauxite]

Gee, I wonder which one people on a xoom forum will ask you to get.

Ask on an Apple forum or a Samsung forum and see what answers you get.

This thread is pointless and if you searched even once you would have found 10 or more threads about this.

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[UnMonk]

Everybody has different situation and circumstances.

I am done with this forum, it has shown nothing but arrogance and annoyance.

Good day.

 

[Bauxite]

We'll all miss you, bye!

Is it really too much to ask that new users read the rules and search before creating 'what should I buy' thread #10000

You're not going to learn anything new from posting yet another thread.

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[smilepak]

Wow, short fuse

 

[davidhill21]

Hello, I've tinkered extensively with both the ipad and Xoom. Here are my thoughts on those categories (btw I'm majory Android biased but I'm going to try and step away from that and be as honest as I can)

Size/weight - Definitely iPad, they make very sleek and weightless products
speed, (I saw xoom can overclock, very impressive) - xoom can overclock and that makes it freaking quick but out of the box, they are both very fast. I will say that Apple has an uncanny ability to make very polished products. But the Xoom is very close if not the same.
Usability - Xoom all the way, I just think you have so many more options and such a variety with widgets. Like I said, I'm an android fan but I am one because I love using it more than apple products (very limited and constrained, I just don't feel like I can do as much on them)
Apps - Apple wins but Android has equality where it counts. One note is that many many Android apps are free where as most of the Apple apps are costly. But Apple does have a lot of apps, and good ones!
Facebook - Same except for playing flash games on the Xoom. Heck, I play Rummikub on my Evo 4g in bed with my wife before we go to sleep. It's not polished and perfect, but I can do it with enjoyment.
Music - iPad has iTunes which works very well, if you prefer that. I love android because I can take my mp3 files from my comp, drag them on to the root of my android, and then listen to those files. Nothing beats that for me, and btw my first mp3 player was an iPod back before they were color and I abhorred having to sync with iTunes just to get music on my mp3 player, and the from there not be able to share that music.
Video Chat with family members at home (Desktop PCs) Google video chat seems easier to use with family members because it works with anyone with a web browser (a PC web browser) but I don't have a lot of experience in this matter so don't weigh an opinion on this.
Email - I love gmail and I feel this would be better on the Xoom
Web - Tabbed browsing, speed, and flash make me really like the Xoom.

Hope it helps

Davy

 

[smilepak]

ON you tube there are a few comparison between ipad 2 and Xoom and ipad 1 on each category from size, screen, and usage.

 

[lilikin]

hmmm let me see what tablet would help you out?

Viagra!

 

[albundy2010]

More proof that a military is full of idiots

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[boltd]

More proof that a military is full of idiots

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Wow dude, feeling safe behind a wall of anonimity? Gotta be a reason for that, rejection maybe?

 

[aohus]

More proof that a military is full of idiots

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i swear this forum is turning off a lot of folks more because of the attitudes of some members.

its quite obvious the OP is NEW to the forums.

everyone quit bitching with the same threads complaint. be a mod and do something about it if it bothers, if not, either a) contribute to the thread b) shut the **** up

thanks

 

[ocdtrekkie]

i swear this forum is turning off a lot of folks more because of the attitudes of some members.

This is what I'm concerned about. Anyone in here being harsh to the OP should be ashamed of their behavior. That sort of behavior is what is going to turn people away from us, and likely Android as well.

Grow the heck up, folks. Legit questions deserve legit answers. New people don't always search first. Big freaking deal.

 

[albundy2010]

Be nice to him my ass.

He comes in here asking what device he should get after he played with both for some time. He is and so are the others like him that are so fucking stupid they can't decide which one they like.

Then for said people to get upset and leave the forum when people tell them to make up your own damn mind. **** em.

It's called PERSONAL preference for a reason. Its personal. He is idiot and the military is the perfect place for him. He gets to follow orders and not think.




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[JOHNGAETANO]

Have you ever risked your life for anyone? I doubt it. Give this guy a break. He is a young man in the military. He should be given the benefit of the doubt.

A lot of those idiots have died for you. Better re think your stupid comment.

More proof that a military is full of idiots

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[albundy2010]

I have risked my life for people.

You don't get a free pass for being stupid because you're in the military.

There is nothing to rethink. I have zero intention of continuing this discussion on the forum. If you're inclined to say something do it via pm.

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[kalfou]

You guys are retarded

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[theimpaler747]

Thread closed. Any more flaming in other threads will result in infractions and bans.