Android Tablets Question: Xoom vs. Galaxy Tab 10.1?

DaddyTorgo · 10-12-2011, 03:12 PM

So I'm looking at a tablet. Think I want to avoid the iPad2 (no Flash, don't like the Apple closed-ecosystem).

Looking for a 3g/4g capable tablet since it'll be for work and so I'll want/need that extra connectivity (rather than just wifi).

I understand that limits my choices significantly - down to the Xoom or the newer Galaxy Tab (10.1).

Leaning towards the Xoom for the miniSD slot (to expand the memory) I think. HDMI-out is also a nice plus. I looked at some comparisons of the two, and from what I recall those were the things that pushed me in that direction. Also like the Motorola-Google connection. Not overly concerned about the weight difference between the two I don't believe.

Will probably try to play with them tonight to make sure the weight difference is really no big deal.

Any thoughts on either of the two of them?

Also - I know tablets can't really replace notebooks for serious business-apps, but am I right in presuming that I'll find MS Office apps equally easy/a pain to use on Android tabs vs. an iPad?

stevew · 10-12-2011, 03:25 PM

First off, you can probably save money if you are willing to use the 3g/4g tethering ability of your phone.

Unless you really need this asap, or money isn't a big deal to you, I'd wait and see what kind of effect the Fire has on tablet pricing. We've already seen several tablets drop by a couple hundred(HTC Flyer, Blackberry Playbook). HTC supposedly has a 10.1 coming out(or is already out).

The Samsung Galaxy tab is really nice, but so is the Xoom. One thing I'd try to avoid is having a monthly contract on it.

DaddyTorgo · 10-12-2011, 03:27 PM

Yeah - I could use the tethering ability of my phone I suppose. But I'd end up paying for that tethering plan anyways, right?

I don't NEED it ASAP, and had been thinking about waiting a bit anyways, to see what effect Amazon has, and whether anything comes out for the holidays. Money isn't necessarily a huge deal - it'll go on the expense report to get paid back by work.

I do <3 HTC though. Any word on a release date that you've heard?

Galaril · 10-12-2011, 06:52 PM

I recently got a 10.1 Galaxy from work to test out the capabilities from a work performance app perspective and also what security on it looks like. I like the Tab and the Verizon LGTE 4G network is fast. I am not sure if the zoom is also on the Verizon network so that could be a factor. The battery life on it is really good too.

DaddyTorgo · 10-12-2011, 07:39 PM

Cool - how are you finding work performance apps?

10-12-2011, 03:27 PM	#3
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Yeah - I could use the tethering ability of my phone I suppose. But I'd end up paying for that tethering plan anyways, right? I don't NEED it ASAP, and had been thinking about waiting a bit anyways, to see what effect Amazon has, and whether anything comes out for the holidays. Money isn't necessarily a huge deal - it'll go on the expense report to get paid back by work. I do <3 HTC though. Any word on a release date that you've heard? Last edited by DaddyTorgo : 10-12-2011 at 03:28 PM.

10-12-2011, 06:52 PM	#4
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	I recently got a 10.1 Galaxy from work to test out the capabilities from a work performance app perspective and also what security on it looks like. I like the Tab and the Verizon LGTE 4G network is fast. I am not sure if the zoom is also on the Verizon network so that could be a factor. The battery life on it is really good too. Last edited by Galaril : 10-12-2011 at 06:52 PM.

10-12-2011, 03:25 PM	#2
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	First off, you can probably save money if you are willing to use the 3g/4g tethering ability of your phone. Unless you really need this asap, or money isn't a big deal to you, I'd wait and see what kind of effect the Fire has on tablet pricing. We've already seen several tablets drop by a couple hundred(HTC Flyer, Blackberry Playbook). HTC supposedly has a 10.1 coming out(or is already out). The Samsung Galaxy tab is really nice, but so is the Xoom. One thing I'd try to avoid is having a monthly contract on it.

10-12-2011, 07:39 PM	#5
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Cool - how are you finding work performance apps?

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