Advice requested. Good deal on Xoom?

[eRod v1.0]

I have the chance to purchase a 3G/4G Xoom for $550. The person received as a gift but already had a tablet. The package has been opened but the the unit is brand new not used. I am deploying soon and wanted to get my girl a laptop so that we can communicate (email and Skype). This may be a better option. Good price, good laptop replacement? What do you think? TIA!

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[anon(49433)]

That's something none of us can answer for you. Is she in college? Highschool? would she use the laptop to type reports or papers? Does she do other things that a laptop may be better for her situation? If the ONLY reason you're getting her this is for skype, then yeah, it'll probably work fine. But you can get a decent laptop to type research papers etc for less than 550. You can get a REAL good laptop for 550. It's all about what you/she wants.

 

[eRod v1.0]

Nope she is done with college LOL. It would be used for basic surfing, communicating, etc. She writes her work appointments in a day planner. I figured with the tablet she could put them right into the calendar. Also I like the portability vs a laptop. I think i know what to do but is $550

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[KJ]

I have the chance to purchase a 3G/4G Xoom for $550. The person received as a gift but already had a tablet. The package has been opened but the the unit is brand new not used. I am deploying soon and wanted to get my girl a laptop so that we can communicate (email and Skype). This may be a better option. Good price, good laptop replacement? What do you think? TIA!

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I think Costco has Wifi versions on sale for $499 or something like that. If you want a warranty that might be a good option.

 

[thegunslinger1]

Considering I paid 800 for mine on day one from Verizon, to get it for 550 I would be happy with that deal. Since I got the Xoom I haven't thought one time that I needed a laptop. It does pretty much everything I needed.

 

[JediJesus95]

I have two laptops in addition to my Xoom. One being a macbook that used all the time. Ever since I got my Xoom I have barely used any of my laptops.

 

[Major]

I'd get her a brand new wifi version if that's all she needs it for. I think 3G/4G is a waste for a tablet if you already have a smartphone with a good enough display. On the other hand, my wife has a 3G iPad that she likes to lug around in her purse, so perhaps for some people cellular connectivity makes sense.

 

[OlReagan]

important note: you can't videochat on skype with a xoom at the moment