Moto Tablet: Should I Wait?

**rinnr1** · 12-28-2010, 04:07 PM

So CES is coming up and there will be a ton of info on the Motorola Tablet I bet.

So I doubt it will be released with in a couple weeks of CES. Buuuuut do you think it's going to be contract 3G/4G model at the cell phone stores (most likely) and then roughly 6 months later a Wifi-only version maaaybe.. So 8-12 months a Wifi-version only that I can purchase should I just say F'it and go with something else? I don't want a 3G/4G version because I don't want it on my cell phone bill I only need a Wifi Verision

**Chris Kerrigan** · 12-28-2010, 04:35 PM

I think it's hard to say. Verizon and Motorola are in bed together so I'd bet my bottom dollar that this Moto Tablet will be available on Verizon with some sort of monthly data plan. As far a WiFi only version, I've heard they will have it and I've heard they won't -- it's all speculation. Your best bet is to wait and see what they give us at CES and go from there.

**JoseN305** · 12-28-2010, 07:58 PM

All this competition thats coming into the tablet market and theyre going to restrict theirs to no wifi? Wouldnt be a smart move

**rinnr1** · 12-28-2010, 09:38 PM

Well it will have Wifi but I want a Wifi-only version no 3G data plan hardware in it. Ipad has a wifi-only version.

They are usually cheaper and I don't want the month to month contract or whatever they will do with this Tablet.

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**Johnly** · 12-28-2010, 09:42 PM

From what I read, the MOTO TAB is going to raise the roof for Tabs. I would wait. I would get a tab with that kind of power. I am not interested in a large android device, as my X foots that just fine. Honycomb Moto tab? I may drop with that?

**Chris Kerrigan** · 12-28-2010, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by rinnr1

Well it will have Wifi but I want a Wifi-only version no 3G data plan hardware in it. Ipad has a wifi-only version.

They are usually cheaper and I don't want the month to month contract or whatever they will do with this Tablet.

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Well we'll be finding out much more about this thing in about a week and a half, so hang in there until then!

**rinnr1** · 12-29-2010, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by Chris Kerrigan

Well we'll be finding out much more about this thing in about a week and a half, so hang in there until then!

I'm trying cashed in my company credit card's points and I now have $600 burning a hole in my pocket.. Gotta help out the economy best I can!!

**Chris Kerrigan** · 12-29-2010, 11:12 PM

I'm telling you what, if AC doesn't provide me with one to take a look at I'm beginning to wonder if I'll be going back on my promise to myself that I'd never drop more than $400 for a tablet (assuming this thing is over $400)

**Smitty_82** · 12-29-2010, 11:25 PM

This is really the first tab I've been exited about.

**Chris Kerrigan** · 12-29-2010, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by Smitty_82

This is really the first tab I've been exited about.

Same here. Ever since Rubin showed (a very little bit) of it off, I've been practically drooling.

**Smitty_82** · 12-29-2010, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by Chris Kerrigan

Same here. Ever since Rubin showed (a very little bit) of it off, I've been practically drooling.

Lol, same here, don't drool too much. Might freeze to your face up there in ny!

**dsignori** · 12-30-2010, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by Smitty_82

This is really the first tab I've been exited about.

Ditto. I am looking forward to this very much.

**CypherMax** · 12-31-2010, 08:24 PM

I can't wait to see more of this tablet too! I think my wife wants it more than me everyday she asks if they have a release date yet. I just really hope there's a wifi only model I pay enough for two droid phones,internet and cable I don't need another data plan for something im going to be using on the sofa and in bed. Then again they just want to wrap people into another contract and make that money. I think I speak for alot of people that a wifi only version out of the gate would be KILLER! We shall see...

**knappkd** · 01-09-2011, 08:23 AM

Am I wrong in thinking that even if you get 3g/4g version that you will not have to sign contract? I thought verizon did a pay as u go for tablet data plans.

**Chris Kerrigan** · 01-09-2011, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by knappkd

Am I wrong in thinking that even if you get 3g/4g version that you will not have to sign contract? I thought verizon did a pay as u go for tablet data plans.

That should be the case here as well. If it's anything like all of the others, it'll be month-to-month.

**rooktdphi** · 01-20-2011, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by CypherMax

I think I speak for alot of people that a wifi only version out of the gate would be KILLER! We shall see...

Agreed, a data plan isn't even a thought going through my mind... Only way I'm getting this sucker is wi-fi only.

And this is the only tablet to date that I'm considering getting

**2CupsWithString** · 01-20-2011, 12:45 PM

If the LG G-Slate comes out with something like a Nova display and this thing is just kind of standard I might hold off. I'm about at my "need android tablet" breaking point though..

**dcviperboy** · 01-20-2011, 01:25 PM

What is the advantage of the G-Slate over the Xoom? Anything besides the Nova?

It seems the tablets are all relatively close in specs, and I've landed on the Xoom based on availability (first we think) and the vanilla honeycomb OS.

**dsignori** · 01-20-2011, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by dcviperboy

What is the advantage of the G-Slate over the Xoom? Anything besides the Nova?

It seems the tablets are all relatively close in specs, and I've landed on the Xoom based on availability (first we think) and the vanilla honeycomb OS.

I don't think we know the differences just yet. I'm sure we will see more in the coming weeks. If you're using the Network then Verizon vs T-mobile is one difference ..

**Baconator** · 01-20-2011, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by dcviperboy

What is the advantage of the G-Slate over the Xoom? Anything besides the Nova?

It seems the tablets are all relatively close in specs, and I've landed on the Xoom based on availability (first we think) and the vanilla honeycomb OS.

They are both vanilla. And the rumors say the G-Slate will have 3D

**Chris Kerrigan** · 01-20-2011, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Baconator

They are both vanilla. And the rumors say the G-Slate will have 3D

I wouldn't bank on those rumors too much. There's not much solid evidence from anything truly reliable that it's the case.

**dekcufi** · 01-21-2011, 01:05 PM

I wont be purchasing anything motorola soon. I had been a loyal motorola customer since the early 90, and the products and service that they have provided in the 00 era have had nothing much to offer me. I have been much more satisfied with htc products and I will be waiting for them. Motorola would still have me as a customer if they just stood behind their product line like they used to..... even tho they did not have the best products they stood behind fixing or replacing them. But it seem they no longer do that. JUST my 2 pennies

**Holsum** · 01-21-2011, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by dekcufi

I wont be purchasing anything motorola soon. I had been a loyal motorola customer since the early 90, and the products and service that they have provided in the 00 era have had nothing much to offer me. I have been much more satisfied with htc products and I will be waiting for them. Motorola would still have me as a customer if they just stood behind their product line like they used to..... even tho they did not have the best products they stood behind fixing or replacing them. But it seem they no longer do that. JUST my 2 pennies

I have felt the same way as well but motorola just got a new CEO, and I can assure you they are going to stand by their quality products and coustomer service from here on out! Their new CEO is doing great things for the company.

**dekcufi** · 01-21-2011, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by Holsum

I have felt the same way as well but motorola just got a new CEO, and I can assure you they are going to stand by their quality products and coustomer service from here on out! Their new CEO is doing great things for the company.

That may be the case, I certainly hope so. It would be great if they could turn things around! There is no way I am going to buy an Ipad........ I will power up the old commodore 64 first lol.

I will waiting for the HTC tablet offerings!!!!!

It will be interesting who sells their tablet first, motorola and htc are vying for the spot of the first real serious tablet.... Who will it be?

Oh does anyone know where you can go play with one first hand yet? lol

**Maikai.Guy** · 01-22-2011, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by dekcufi

It will be interesting who sells their tablet first, motorola and htc are vying for the spot of the first real serious tablet.... Who will it be?

I read HTC will sell a tablet based on Gingerbread. Motorola will have Honeycomb.

One can assume 3.0 will eventually find it's way on the HTC platform, but there is no telling what will happen or when it will happen.

If you want Honeycomb in the first half of this year, it's a good bet the only game in town will be the XOOM.