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All The Tablets Compared: What Do You Think?

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All The Tablets Compared: What Do You Think? - 02-09-2011, 09:05 PM


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02-09-2011, 09:14 PM


I think I am going to wait another generation or two and get one then. I think this technology is a bit too young for me to buy just yet.

Plus, I rarely surf without running other programs (like LR, PS or uploading)

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I think I am going to wait another generation or two and get one then. I think this technology is a bit too young for me to buy just yet.

Plus, I rarely surf without running other programs (like LR, PS or uploading)



What Thomas said....I wasn't an early adopter on digital cameras either. It'll take 2-3 turns to get good across-the-board quality, though the Xoom is my favorite in the bunch so far.

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I think I am going to wait another generation or two and get one then. I think this technology is a bit too young for me to buy just yet.

Plus, I rarely surf without running other programs (like LR, PS or uploading)
I am with you. I understand the appeal based on most people's computer use, but I'd rather make due with my laptop.

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02-09-2011, 09:42 PM


Right now, I would honestly rather pay a little more and get an MacBook Air.

A 64GIG iPad is $700. Or I could get a 64 GIG SSD 11" Refurbished MacBook Air for $150 more.

The MBA seems like the no-brainer to me. Full-functionality, about the same size, even lets you view flash websites.

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02-09-2011, 10:14 PM


Holding out as well. Like Thomas, I may just spend the extra money on getting a Mac Book Air, but I want to wait until there is a least some HDD storage increase. With Mac's, you have to actually plan on the purchase of a new item. Otherwise, the next gen will be released before you know it.

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Whew! That's four more devices not being bought. More for me. .

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02-10-2011, 06:45 AM


I think Zoom is the biggest contender for the current iPad but we don't know what iPad 2will be like in couple / few months later...I'm sure iPad 2 will be better than the Zoom.
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02-16-2011, 03:24 PM


Motorola Xoom price official: $799 unsubsidized on Verizon, $600 for WiFi-only -- Engadget

Xoom pricing. $799 or $600 for WiFi only

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02-16-2011, 03:42 PM


I currently have an iPad, and it paid for itself the first time I sat down with a client and she went "Oh WOW! Is that an iPad?!?!?!" I sold her every single thing I had to offer after that. Not to mention it was a tax deduction for business use, LOL!

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I can't imagine why I would want a camera on my iPad.

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02-16-2011, 07:40 PM


The xoom looks best to me on this list, but they left off a few specs that really mean a lot to me...

When I am ready, I will be looking for

USB
HDMI out
expandable memory
replaceable battery
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