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MommaG
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Best android tablet?
I am looking to buy a tablet for my birthday and right now I'm favoring the Asus Transformer or Toshiba Thrive. Anyone have any experience with either of these? Or something else that is better? I do not want an ipad. TIA. 
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Erica
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Re: Best android tablet?
I want the motorola xoom
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| Posted 11/12/11 11:05 AM |
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Andrewz00
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Re: Best android tablet?
Samsung galaxy tab... Hands down. Dont wast your time w anything else.
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| Posted 11/12/11 12:28 PM |
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MommaG
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Re: Best android tablet?
Posted by Andrewz00
Samsung galaxy tab... Hands down. Dont wast your time w anything else.
I know the Samsung screen is great, but the Toshiba has an SD slot, HDMI, and a removable battery so you can replace it yourself. Does the Samsung have any slots?
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| Posted 11/12/11 1:43 PM |
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BabyBoy
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Re: Best android tablet?
Posted by MommaG
Posted by Andrewz00
Samsung galaxy tab... Hands down. Dont wast your time w anything else.
I know the Samsung screen is great, but the Toshiba has an SD slot, HDMI, and a removable battery so you can replace it yourself. Does the Samsung have any slots?
I would personally wait for the Transformer Prime which is about to be released.
I have the original Transformer. The newer Galaxy Tab 2.0 is nice but mainly because of the screen they use (just like there phones)
Transformer supports optional docking keyboard, usb, micro sd and hdmi outputs. The optional docking keyboard give you an addtional of 12 hours of battery which is nice for long trips, etc..
Moto Xoom was a great idea but rushed.
Your tablet will all depend if you need 3G/4G coverage.
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| Posted 11/12/11 3:38 PM |
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Mushesgirl
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Re: Best android tablet?
I have the xoom. Very glitchy
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| Posted 11/12/11 6:21 PM |
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MommaG
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Re: Best android tablet?
Posted by BabyBoy
Posted by MommaG
Posted by Andrewz00
Samsung galaxy tab... Hands down. Dont wast your time w anything else.
I know the Samsung screen is great, but the Toshiba has an SD slot, HDMI, and a removable battery so you can replace it yourself. Does the Samsung have any slots?
I would personally wait for the Transformer Prime which is about to be released.
I have the original Transformer. The newer Galaxy Tab 2.0 is nice but mainly because of the screen they use (just like there phones)
Transformer supports optional docking keyboard, usb, micro sd and hdmi outputs. The optional docking keyboard give you an addtional of 12 hours of battery which is nice for long trips, etc..
Moto Xoom was a great idea but rushed.
Your tablet will all depend if you need 3G/4G coverage.
What is going to be the difference between the original Transformer and the Prime?
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| Posted 11/12/11 7:33 PM |
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danielleandscott
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Re: Best android tablet?
I pre ordered the Kindle Fire -
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| Posted 11/12/11 7:34 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: Best android tablet?
We have the Acer Iconia and have been very happy with it. We got them for $249 when Target had a huge deal going so we each got one. We've had them about 3-4 months and haven't had any problems.
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| Posted 11/12/11 9:47 PM |
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BabyBoy
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Re: Best android tablet?
Posted by MommaG
Posted by BabyBoy
Posted by MommaG
Posted by Andrewz00
Samsung galaxy tab... Hands down. Dont wast your time w anything else.
I know the Samsung screen is great, but the Toshiba has an SD slot, HDMI, and a removable battery so you can replace it yourself. Does the Samsung have any slots?
I would personally wait for the Transformer Prime which is about to be released.
I have the original Transformer. The newer Galaxy Tab 2.0 is nice but mainly because of the screen they use (just like there phones)
Transformer supports optional docking keyboard, usb, micro sd and hdmi outputs. The optional docking keyboard give you an addtional of 12 hours of battery which is nice for long trips, etc..
Moto Xoom was a great idea but rushed.
Your tablet will all depend if you need 3G/4G coverage.
What is going to be the difference between the original Transformer and the Prime?
processor, speed and smaller size. the iconia whih i forgot about is a good option as well.
btw, all of these are running honeycomb 3.0
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| Posted 11/13/11 1:03 PM |
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JDandMe
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Re: Best android tablet?
Posted by Andrewz00
Samsung galaxy tab... Hands down. Dont wast your time w anything else.
I agree!!
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| Posted 11/13/11 5:57 PM |
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BabyBoy
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Re: Best android tablet?
Good deal on the Thrive (Toshiba ) right now..
Buydig - Toshiba Thrive
coupon code
SDEALS070
Total $309
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| Posted 11/13/11 7:46 PM |
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Posted by danielleandscott
I pre ordered the Kindle Fire -
same here...can't wait to get it next week!
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| Posted 11/13/11 8:04 PM |
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MommaG
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Re: Best android tablet?
Posted by BabyBoy
Good deal on the Thrive (Toshiba ) right now..
Buydig - Toshiba Thrive
coupon code
SDEALS070
Total $309
Thank you!!! 
I just ordered it. I was kicking myself for not ordering it through the Groupon but this is the same price (Groupon had shipping costs). This was no shipping and no tax. And I went through Upromise and got 1% back and my credit card gives a percentage back also (every little bit helps, right?) This was right in my price range. Thanks again!!!! 
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| Posted 11/13/11 8:13 PM |
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BabyBoy
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Re: Best android tablet?
Posted by MommaG
Posted by BabyBoy
Good deal on the Thrive (Toshiba ) right now..
Buydig - Toshiba Thrive
coupon code
SDEALS070
Total $309
Thank you!!!
I just ordered it. I was kicking myself for not ordering it through the Groupon but this is the same price (Groupon had shipping costs). This was no shipping and no tax. And I went through Upromise and got 1% back and my credit card gives a percentage back also (every little bit helps, right?) This was right in my price range. Thanks again!!!!
Happy to help...
You can't go wrong as long as its on-sale.
I also have a 1st gen Galaxy Tab (7 inch) which works perfect for the kid. I got that for 200 bucks refurb and it looked brand new.
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| Posted 11/13/11 8:46 PM |
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Andrewz00
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Re: Best android tablet?
it really all comes down to what are you going to be using it for?
if you are going to be using it to:
1. display movies/pictures on a TV/projector... you would want an HDMI output...
2. storing hundreds of videos and photos? you will want extra storage on an SD card.
personally i do neither... i use it for web browsing, book reading, movie watching on the go... no need for HDMI, no need for SD card (16gb storage = LOTS of room)... lets face it.. its not going to replace your desktop home computer, or your digital camera, or your blueray player...
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JackiePags
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Re: Best android tablet?
Posted by JDandMe
Posted by Andrewz00
Samsung galaxy tab... Hands down. Dont wast your time w anything else.
I agree!!
I have it and it is great!
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| Posted 11/15/11 1:02 PM |
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MommaG
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Re: Best android tablet?
Thank you everyone for your input - I did order the Toshiba Sunday night and it arrived today. I like the Samsung and the display is amazing (I have one of their phones) but couldn't justify spending $100 more for it - I'm on a budget! I will be using the ports on the Toshiba because I plan to put photos and videos ON the tablet from my desktop, video camera and digital camera, so I can bring it with me to show people my DS  .
I think there are several that I would have been happy with (Toshiba, Samsung, Asus) and I just happen to have found the best deal on the Toshiba. Thanks again everyone for your help.
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| Posted 11/15/11 5:42 PM |
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MrsSchwags
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Re: Best android tablet?
I have the new galaxy tab. I got it at the end of August and love it so far!
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