Xoom--will Ipad 2 announcement have an effect?

[superlawyer15]

1GB might be plenty for the iphone when your not really doing much, but once you get around with the XOOM, there is alot of DATA hogging. Youtube HQ and Online Game Play just to name a few-

i hear you ....but think about it ..how is that any different than on an iphone

you can do all those same things on there too

 

[alphanu22]

i hear you ....but think about it ..how is that any different than on an iphone

you can do all those same things on there too

idk but ppl at CES killed the 1G DATA via LTE Test in under 30mins. Im not quite sure what they were doing but would like to know

 

[superlawyer15]

idk but ppl at CES killed the 1G DATA via LTE Test in under 30mins. Im not quite sure what they were doing but would like to know

they would of had to been moving data at 33MBPS to do that lol

and thats a big B not a b

bytes vs bits

 

[cparker5]

If it wasn't for copycats we all would still be driving Ford Model-Ts.

First doesn't make you the best, only the first.

 

[alphanu22]

they would of had to been moving data at 33MBPS to do that lol

and thats a big B not a b

bytes vs bits

oh yea, you get the point... lol

oh yea and

i dont see 4G compatible on here...

 

[watchout4d]

motorola's problem isnt their pricing

its the fact that they don't offer a wifi only model

Or any other model. 16gb wifi should be a given.

 

[Treknologist]

Interesting poll...

F8ball.com - Question: Tablet Showdown! - Tags: tablet ipad2 motorolaxoom xoom honeycomb hptouchpad rim blackberryplaybook playbook

 

[alphanu22]

If it wasn't for copycats we all would still be driving Ford Model-Ts.

First doesn't make you the best, only the first.

Exactly...
Steve need to wiki: Tablet personal computer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
more like he Copied-

 

[cparker5]

your best combo, ditch the Data Plan and Wifi or/and Bluetooth Tether-

I would much rather just run my Xoom on a $20 dataplan when I am not at a WiFi spot. I think the ideal is internet access without all the dependencies. But I get where you are going with this, but it is no ideal.

 

[watchout4d]

if your going to buy the 3g version of the ipad your obv. going to get the data plan

otherwise what's the point of getting it??

at the end of the day its all the same thing ..like i said the price isnt the problem its the lack of a wifi only model

Only 30 percent of people who bought the 3G iPad version actually activated it. Only 10 percent of all ipads have active 3G service. Which makes Moto seem dumb for their strategy.

 

[alphanu22]

I would much rather just run my Xoom on a $20 dataplan when I am not at a WiFi spot. I think the ideal is internet access without all the dependencies. But I get where you are going with this, but it is no ideal.

i see where your coming from but check it. Your Phone is on you 100% of the time, well for me it is.
My Wifi/Bluetooth Tether is free via Root. I already pay $30bux for unlimited Data on my Droid X, im not bout to pay a extra $20 for a 1gb capped service.

my .02

 

[superlawyer15]

Only 30 percent of people who bought the 3G iPad version actually activated it. Only 10 percent of all ipads have active 3G service. Which makes Moto seem dumb for their strategy.

If those figures are true then 70% of the people who bought 3g I pads are total morons

Why pay more for it if you aren't going to use it? ??

 

[XzombieX66]

Was just watching the live event, I have to say im not that impressed. being thinner is nice, so they did good there besides some updated apps the only big thing is the dual core processor and the camera. I love how he sorta made fun of Honeycomb for only having a certain amount of apps, Dude its been out for not even a week. Ipad had **** for apps when it came out. To me its jus the same ole boring iOS that hasn't been updated. The HDMI adapter cracks me up 40.00 for that thing.. and the case/cover Cool idea but looks like ****, Jobs was about to have a heart attack over that cheap flimsy looking thing, protection for the front, but how about the rest? Overall i can see why its cheaper for the ipad than the xoom, Dont get me wrong i love apple products but ios is ****, and they need to open it up without having to hack it.

 

[anon(52425)]

Hate to say it but...

 

[slinky317]

Sorry, but unless Motorola releases a much cheaper WiFi-only Xoom soon, this thing is dead in the water.

Why would the average consumer buy a $799 tablet when there's a $499 dual core tablet available right next to it?

 

[sammy123]

Xoom needs apps and a price more online with the iPad. Until then, it doesn't compare. Who cares how many apps the iPad had when it came out, the Xoom is competing with it now, not then

 

[cparker5]

i see where your coming from but check it. Your Phone is on you 100% of the time, well for me it is.
My Wifi/Bluetooth Tether is free via Root. I already pay $30bux for unlimited Data on my Droid X, im not bout to pay a extra $20 for a 1gb capped service.

my .02

I get you are saving money, but just he process of teathering everytime I want data is not ideal. Granted most of my use is WiFi at home and work I won't use too much of that 1GB, but having it just turn on and work when I want it is better for me.

 

[willray411]

Well now that the IPad 2 updated specs and same pricing has been released I'm not buying a Xoom till there is a significant price drop. I love android so much, but this is apple's second time making the same tablet. They made it pretty much as good as its going to get. Sure they could add a little more ram in it, but really Motorola, you are about to get blown out of the water if you don't change your pricing. I feel like I'm a traitor to my droid x and everything we've done together but I don't need a full blown computer, just a couch tablet that can make things more convenient at a reasonable price.

 

[eallan]

Was just watching the live event, I have to say im not that impressed. being thinner is nice, so they did good there besides some updated apps the only big thing is the dual core processor and the camera. I love how he sorta made fun of Honeycomb for only having a certain amount of apps, Dude its been out for not even a week. Ipad had **** for apps when it came out. To me its jus the same ole boring iOS that hasn't been updated. The HDMI adapter cracks me up 40.00 for that thing.. and the case/cover Cool idea but looks like ****, Jobs was about to have a heart attack over that cheap flimsy looking thing, protection for the front, but how about the rest? Overall i can see why its cheaper for the ipad than the xoom, Dont get me wrong i love apple products but ios is ****, and they need to open it up without having to hack it.

It's a valid point. If you buy a tablet today, you have a choice of Thousands of apps, or 100.

It's irrelevant how long honeycomb has been out. Apple started this party, they definitely deserve credit where it's due.

 

[markot86]

Sorry, but unless Motorola releases a much cheaper WiFi-only Xoom soon, this thing is dead in the water.

Why would the average consumer buy a $799 tablet when there's a $499 dual core tablet available right next to it?

I know mine will be going back to verizon this week. I knew that the new I pad would be impressive but I had no idea they were going to be that good. Shame on me for being an early adopter I guess..