Will Honeycomb tablets ever be affordable?

[RkyMtnHigh]

im thinking about getting that tablet sounds much better than galaxy tab 10.1

It probably is. My Galaxy 10.1 is going back tomorrow. Options on it are too limiting.

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[xyzopq]

Next year we'll have T3 Quad processors running at 1.5 GHz... (posted May 2011)

No, Tegra3 is slated to be released in a Motorola this autumn (THIS year).
Only issue to me is: VERY few Android devices have features yet that BENEFIT from anything more than a 2-core 1.5GHz (half the Tegra3's speed)...even if you add sdxc w/usb3.0, 3D (dual) 8-MPix cameras, 256-bit AES (esp once btrFS is stable, as it's better for flash-media & faster than ext4 (the current default filesystem on Android), but takes ~25% more CPU than ext4 so far), AND a hi-def projector...you'd be on the verge of overwhelming a 2 x 1.5GHz let alone that a Tegra3 4 x 1.5GHz would still be overkill even w/all those features. And today's typical 1.0GHz dual-core, what resource-intensive features is it needed for:
* only a handful of tablets/smartphones have added sdxc or usb3 (I have yet to see a device with both, and it makes little sense to have 1 of these high-speed buses w/o the other: you need both to do a high-speed transfer of huge files... it makes even less sense to have 2 x 1.0GHz to power SLOW sdhc & usb2.0 buses);
* a few have 3D 5-MPix cameras (in video mode, this barely stresses 2 x 1.0GHz. Extrapolating to 8-MPix 3D, 2 x 1.5GHZ (half the Tegra3's power) should be adequate), and
* ONE Android product with a projector exists (but more are in the works for 2011-12; still, if you're using the projector to display the input from dual-8-MPix camera & writing all those MPixels to an sdxc & doing a large file-xfer via the usb3.0 ALL AT THE SAME TIME (unlikely scenario...), this & everything above still doesn't stress it enough to justify more than 2 x 2.2GHz or 3 x 1.5GHz; approx 3/4ths of Tegra3's power).

I'm hoping Android mfr's finally add several (even if not ALL...) of these resource-intensive features into 1 device before moving to a quad-core design -- otherwise 99% of buyers have no reason to buy a Tegra3, or even half as much CPU power as the Tegra3 has.

 

[jelvischan]

I think prices will all eventually drop.. its inevitable.

 

[Knot]

I too think the 399 price for the Asus Transformer is decent. Couple the wifi ability with a Sprint Android phne and you also have 4G. YOu don't even have to root to get it. Not a bad deal for full coneectivity...half the price of everything else for that.

 

[shady28]

Arches has some new tablets with 3.1 coming out. They reportedly have capacitive touch screens, and 1.5 Ghz dual core OMAP processors. OMAPs are very good SoCs.

There is an optional 3G dongle, so these get the real Android Market. Assuming the screen is passable, this may be the first really price competitive Android tablets. The 8" version is $279 with 1024x768 res. Looks like Archos is addressing their prior tabs shortcomings.

Spec wise, these look like real competitors to the iPad 2. And I say that as an iPad 2 / iPhone user. The unknowns are display and touch quality, and battery life.

If you find a hands on review, please link it.



http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/archos-g9-android-tablets-serious-competition-for-the-ipad/13442

 

[stockandroidguy]

Ive been wondering the same thing and I think the only way is on contract

 

[4cobbie]

Yes they will drop but by the time they drop you will want the new and improved device. Whatever it may be.

 

[anon(55900)]

Just purchased a Xoom 10.1, 32gb, honeycomb 3.2, wifi at Walmart Sunday for $498.00
Similar price through Motorola with a free accessory. Slot for up to 32gd micro SD, mini HDMI, mini USB, front and rear cameras, ear phone jack, dual core,

 

[sniffs]

$249 for the Viewsonic Gtab. If you can get over the 30 degree viewing angle it's got it's a GREAT tablet.

I currently have it running Honeycomb 3.0.1 and it feels like it was designed with HC and always should of had it. Best tablet for the money, palms down.

 

[genkilljoy1]

What are you guys talking about.....all of them including Ipads are price the same....That's what they cost...

 

[initialjdg]

I dunno, staples reduced the price recently and put out a hundred dollar off coupon, I'd call that pretty reasonable.

 

[swipe2011]

The Asus Transformer is the best value tab in my opinion.

 

[v120.vantage]

I think iOS pads will be affordable in 2022, i would say just wait few more years.

 

[sniffs]

The Asus Transformer is the best value tab in my opinion.

I would say the G-tablet is. $249 and you can put Honeycomb on it.

It's dual core Teg2, 512MB ram, has front facing camera, usb port, dock abilities, microSD slot, mic, etc.

 

[Lectruck]

G Tablet on Woot was $250 and you can add Honeycomb to it!!!!1

 

[gitit20]

The Asus Transformer is the best value tab in my opinion.

Wrong lol I bought one at best buy got line in the screen just after 12 or so hours of use returned it a week later the 2nd one had a big gray bar all across the left side never dropped or damaged in any way took that one back got my xoom from staples not a prob since then...

 

[Speedo12]

The Asus Transformer is the best value tab in my opinion.

Yup, +1 from me. I had the chance to use such tablet and i can tell that it was a pleasant experience.

 

[gzigoris]

It's obvious that these things require a lot of parts etc, but do we honestly think they will ever be at a cheaper price point? The Xoom and LG Optimus pad have prices floating around that are in the 1k range... can we just forget the fact that it is running Android and say they are all black slabs and all have essentially the same internals as say something like the BlackBerry Playbook or iPad, which by the way, are looking cheaper than any other tablet on the market. BlackBerry PlayBook is rumored a 500 dollars for a wi fi only version... If you need me to tell you the specs:

dual core arm processor
1gig of ram
7inch display
5mp rear camera
3mp front facing camera(count em!)

I purchased a ACER tablet for $299.00 from Walmart when they matched my $100.00 coupon from Staples. The Acer A500 is a nice tablet. Wi-fi only but does the job. If you are going to jump on the latest and greatest you are also going to pay the price.

My Acer has 3.1 now and battery life is exceptional. Stay with the Androd O/S I would stay away from HP and RIM Dying companies.

George



I doubt you can beat a price like that!