i-Pad alternative
I am kind of philosophically opposed to anything Apple Macintosh, but let's not get into that debate. The thing is, my wife has a friend/business partner who would like to set her up with an i-Pad - possibly even the upcoming i-Pad 2. What would be a suitable alternative in the PC world that is similar in price and/or functionality, in case I could sway that dude to get her that and avoid lining the pockets of Steve Jobs?
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That said, the G-Slate (which is the same G-Slate both QCH and Thrax mentioned) looks pretty nice. The Xoom will probably be nice as well, I just doubt it's $800 plus activation fee nice.
Only for the WiFi + 3G version. WiFi only is much more reasonable. Personally, it's all I would need in a tablet (not that I want a tablet).
No confirmation on pricing though, surprisingly. WiFi may cost the same or even more though, if the 3G is accounting for a carrier subsidy.
Truth be told, I'd also much rather have a new laptop - mine is an Acer I bought refurb for $350, and having a tablet that cost more than my laptop seems kind of silly. However, since the tablet will be free to me, maybe I should not look a gift horse in the mouth - or at least not too closely
as i said it is target for engineering student, which means it can at least run autocad, solidwork view port.
Personally you are getting a feee device. Currently there are no direct comparisons between any of the tablets. They all have virtues that make them different from each other. Where the ipad does win out though is in battery life, screen size and no-contract pricing. It doesn't have flash - I have never had that be a problem and if it is there is an alternative browser you can get that will run flash through some trickery on it. Ipad also is currently winning out on battery life over the other tablets right now by a good margin and the app development is still in the lead.
If you have a hate-on for apple, fine whatever. But the Ipad is a solid very user friendly and highly functional device.
Neat idea, but I've been slowly harvesting silicone from my backyard for years and so far I don't have enough to, well don't have any really.
i am not trying to show off of boosting or anything....
I agree that rolling your own Android is fun. Good idea