Thread: Tablet recommendations

the Xoom would be my choice right now. running Android 3.0 which is optimized for tablets. I don't like the smaller tablets, IMO anything under 8 inches is too small and over 10 is too big. really looking forward to see what the new HP has to offer as well.
Don't think its out yet but I love the Samsung "slide". Played with it at CES and fell in love

Just bought 2 tablets (Viewsonic Gtablet and ipad 1) and to be honest I can't see the difference between the two. The ipad is a lot prettier and smoother but the UI is just a bunch of blocks and I STILL HATE ITUNES. The Viewsonic Gtablet was more my cup of tea because I can root it and play around with it for days. The only major setback on the Gtab is the screen isn't very good when you view it at an angle but all in all they both do what my wife and I want so I can't really say which one wins.

PS
SuxBeingU the Xoom is very sexy but Motorola priced itself out of the market. They should have gone with the 8GB or 16GB version since they also have a microsd slot.

As a gTablet owner, I completely agree with the screen. However, since it is a toy for ME, and I don't think I will ever use it to share with anyone while I am using it, I can overlook the issue.

I am now running VEGAN-Ginger Experimental with minimal issues.

Originally Posted by No One

As a gTablet owner, I completely agree with the screen. However, since it is a toy for ME, and I don't think I will ever use it to share with anyone while I am using it, I can overlook the issue.

I am now running VEGAN-Ginger Experimental with minimal issues.

Have you figured out how to get the Market to work on the Ginger Edition yet? I love how smooth that OS is but the lack of the Market app I had to go back to the Froyo Edition.

What's the difference between Viewsonic's gTablet and their ViewPad10?

Originally Posted by FBJ

What's the difference between Viewsonic's gTablet and their ViewPad10?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but here are some differences in the 3 tablets.

Viewsonic » View All Models

Gtablet (first shot at tablet)

TFT-LCD
Tegra 2 Duo ARM-Cortex-9
16 GB internal storage
3650mAh Li-ion polymer battery

ViewPad 10 (duo boot Win 7 or Froyo)
Intel Pine Trail N455 1.66GHz
Duo OS Boot (Windows and Android)
2gb/16gb/32gb options
Li-ion, 3200mah

ViewPad 10s (no internal storage)
Tegra 250 SMP dual Cortex – A9, 1GHz
512mb internal
Li-Polymer, 3300mAH

Originally Posted by FBJ

What's the difference between Viewsonic's gTablet and their ViewPad10?

Originally Posted by Kingsfan626

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but here are some differences in the 3 tablets.

Viewsonic » View All Models

Gtablet (first shot at tablet)

TFT-LCD
Tegra 2 Duo ARM-Cortex-9
16 GB internal storage
3650mAh Li-ion polymer battery

ViewPad 10 (duo boot Win 7 or Froyo)
Intel Pine Trail N455 1.66GHz
Duo OS Boot (Windows and Android)
2gb/16gb/32gb options
Li-ion, 3200mah

ViewPad 10s (no internal storage)
Tegra 250 SMP dual Cortex – A9, 1GHz
512mb internal
Li-Polymer, 3300mAH

Pretty much. The ViewPad 10 is a Intel based tablet that Dual Boots Windows and Android 1.6 (not Froyo). I don't know how flashable the ViewPad is.

Originally Posted by Kingsfan626

Have you figured out how to get the Market to work on the Ginger Edition yet? I love how smooth that OS is but the lack of the Market app I had to go back to the Froyo Edition.

The list of My Apps is the only thing not working for me in the market. However, if I look for an app that I have installed, it shows up as "Installed" or "Update". Yes, it is tedious, but I am sticking with VEGAN Ginger a little longer as the day to day ROM. I can deal with some minor FC when using the stock browser or Dolphin HD Browser.

I am hoping for either a BETA release soon, or an update to the Sports Illustrated App for Tablets.

btw, I keep flipping between Celmsyn's and Pershoot's kernels..

Originally Posted by No One

The list of My Apps is the only thing not working for me in the market. However, if I look for an app that I have installed, it shows up as "Installed" or "Update". Yes, it is tedious, but I am sticking with VEGAN Ginger a little longer as the day to day ROM. I can deal with some minor FC when using the stock browser or Dolphin HD Browser.

I am hoping for either a BETA release soon, or an update to the Sports Illustrated App for Tablets.

btw, I keep flipping between Celmsyn's and Pershoot's kernels..

I found the Amazon Marketplace to be working fine with Vegan's Ginger Edition.

Edit: A tad slow on the downloading but the apps show up correctly.