16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent Samsung Galaxy Tab Case!
This review is from: Protective Felt-Lined Easy-View Stand Case for Samsung 7 inch Galaxy Tab P1000 * Includes Accessory Bag (Electronics)
1. Perfect size. It has that custom made feel for my Galaxy Tab. 2. Outstanding fit. Slips in the side, velcro it down, done deal. It gives it a skin tight leather-ette case look. 3. I like the material. Its not exactly a smooth grain which I prefer since now it gives my Tab an actual good grip to it. 4. All my Tab's immediate usable buttons, on-off-lock, volume, connection ports, camera windows, etc., are cut accurately for accessibility and where it should be. For my AT&T version Tab, however, the SIM card and microSD card ports are blocked (no cut holes) which is a good thing. 5. Buttons on this case are perfectly aligned and snaps easily. I prefer this to trying to pull on velcro to open it up. Also, somehow I don't think magnetic snaps should be around this type of circuitry. Just a wild guess here.
UPDATE,14Jan2011: Also bought this from Amazon, very nice indeed!!! Luxury Convertible Carbon Flip Case For Samsung Galaxy Tab - Black (Free Screen Protector) Offered by HandHelditems
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
It looks cool but........
This review is from: Protective Felt-Lined Easy-View Stand Case for Samsung 7 inch Galaxy Tab P1000 * Includes Accessory Bag (Electronics)
Initially this case was one of the nicest covers for a tablet I had ever seen but as a ive used it over a couple of months ive found the fatal flaws in this item. Firstly if you are hoping this case is going to stand on its own as its shown in its ad you will be greatly disappointed. It will shortly fall flat and keep you wondering why isnt this cover infused with a stiffer material or a better design. Aside from that I did like the fit and look of this case. If you re looking for a nice cover for your tab this one is ok just don't plan on it standing on its own for very long.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
Very nice case!
This review is from: Protective Felt-Lined Easy-View Stand Case for Samsung 7 inch Galaxy Tab P1000 * Includes Accessory Bag (Electronics)
Very nice fit, compact, nice stand. Would give it a perfect five stars if the leather was smoother and the flap closure was magnetic and without the single snap! Still a very nice case. Nice job! BTW, a NEAR exact case sells at Case Mate for $50!!!!!!!!!
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excellent case and low cost case is perfect for my needs if there was a con it would be that it doesnt stand vertically. looked at very expensive covers and glad I choose this one
by Tricia Wynn
Good product I like this product. It is made out of really good material considering the price I paid. It protects the Tab very well.
by Mike N
Review of Easy View Stand Case The big problem with a tablet is to make it stand if you are not holding it by hand. This Easy View Stand case does just that.
by Gango
Perfect cover for me. This is a fantastic cover for my Tab. Great materials and design. It does a great job protecting the device when closed and the "stand" feature works great when watching videos.
by A. Walton
It takes forever to get a refund from these folks.
Didn't like the texture and feel. Cheap design wasn't worth the price.Customer Service pleasant but not effective,required three requests for RMA.
by mpellaco
Great case for your tab. This is a great case, with a perfect fit. I really like how the case folds out and set the tab on its side while watching videos or movies.
by Kenny
does the job Its a great cover and the price is even greater. You can't get this quality at a best buy for this price lol plus its a stand as well.
by eric r.
Great product for the price I purchased this case for my 7 inch Galaxy Tab. It was just what I was looking for. The case has all the proper openings for accessing the controls on the tablet.
by Wendy
buen accesorio!!! Para quienes adquieran una Samsumg Galaxy Tab, este es un accesorio imprescindible...se adapta bien, es practico y relativamente economico...
by Jose Pichardo
Excellent quality I got the product quickly and without problems. Excellent quality. It really makes it easier to carry the tablet and more importantly, it is protected.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
The Best Affordable Tablet on the Market!
This review is from: SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB P1000 16GB FACTORY UNLOCKED GSM (Wireless Phone Accessory)
I've had my T-mobile Galaxy Tab for a few months now and have had enough time to gauge how it compares to other tablets available now. Although the 7" Galaxy tab (the original, not the new 10" ones that just came out) was one of the very first mainstream tablets that came out, it is still surprisingly one of the best tablets out there... definitely considering it's price range. It is not obsolete and for those who do not need the latest, cutting edge tablet on the market, it should be more than sufficient for your needs. Some things that make this tablet great (that you may not realize) is how sturdy it is built. It's screen is made of "gorilla glass" which is glass that is specially tempered to make it virtually unbreakable. The body (chasis) feels really well built and sturdy too. Another thing that sets it apart is the gorgeous screen. The screen is pretty high resolution for it's size, has great contrast ratio which makes the colors pop, has great color reproduction (can display a huge gamut of colors), and is vibrant and very bright. I hardly have the brightness setting at the highest setting because it is too bright! In fact, it looks bright at half the brightness setting. Other things that make it a great tablet is the ability to use it as a wifi only tablet (no cellphone company service needed), micro-Sd expansion slot, great capacitive touch screen, swype keyboard functions, and blue-tooth functions. The advertised battery life of up to 7-hours is actually a reality too. It can actually be much longer if you primarily use it as a web-browser too.
The 1ghz processor is actually pretty darn fast. I know there are dual-core tablets out there now, but the 1ghz processor on this thing can handle most anything. Unless you are using a very detailed 3D intensive app, the processor doesn't show any signs of slowdown. I haven't really run into an App or game that it struggles to run. It runs the 3d racing game Asphalt just fine and HD video runs very smooth too. I would've liked there to be a HDMI video out port on it, but I'm not really sure how much I'd use it even if it was on it. All in all, I have very little bad to say about this tablet. It would be nice if Samsung made it easy to upgrade to the latest Android OS... I'm still running 2.2 which was pre-installed.
NetFlix!!!: One of my complaints before was that it doesn't run "Netflix" but this is no longer a problem. You can indeed run "Netflix" on your Tab... and it doesn't even have to be "Rooted". Just google for the andriod program/setup file called "com.netflix.mediaclient-1.apk", download it to your computer and move it somewhere onto your Galaxy Tab. Then using any free file explorer program (available from android market) you just select the file and install on your Galaxy Tab (from your Tab).
Here are some quick Pros and Cons for reference:
Pros: -Very well built and sturdy (including screen made from "Gorilla Glass" -Bright and Vibrant Screen. Looks as good as the screen on the iPad 1 in my opinion. -Nice portable size and very light -expandable micro-sd slot. Very easy to move files to and from the Tab... copy and paste from computer using windows! -1Ghz processor works great for most of your needs... I haven't had a 3D game it couldn't run yet. -Video runs really well, even HD files. It plays Divx native so just drag and drop on to the tab and it plays it! -Up to 7 hours of battery life as advertised! Very nice when you're stuck on a long flight and wanna watch more than one movie! -You can use it as a wifi only tablet, no need to get service through T-Mobile.. or Verizon for that matter (see notes below) -Nice Mp3 player interface. I like the default pictures it uses when you don't have cover art. -Capacitive touch screen works great, and Swype keyboard works awesome too! -Built-in Blu-tooth, GPS, and Wifi! I had a Blu-tooth keyboard at one time and it worked great on the Tab. -Runs Netflix Now! See section on Netflix (above) if you missed it!
Cons: -No HDMI port. This would be nice but ultimately I don't think most people would even use it. -No dual-core processor. This would be nice for very 3D graphic intensive games and better multi-tasking, but not really a must-have.
Conclusion: As you can see, the positives greatly exceed the negatives. This tablet was designed, conceived, and built well. That's why it is still a great tablet even when compared to the new tablets out on the market now which have dual-core processors and HDMI output ports. I noticed that the new 10" Galaxy Tabs no longer have an micro-SD expansion port like these 7" Tabs do. Keep all of this in mind before you buy a Tablet. In my opinion, this tablet is the best bang for the buck without sacrificing quality, reliability and sturdiness. If you are looking for a high quality and relatively affordable, Non-Apple tablet, look no further... this is it.
Notes: If you have a T-mobile Tab, you can always use it as wifi only without getting service. For those of you who have a Verizon Galaxy Tab. When you reset the Verizon Galaxy Tab, it will prompt you to "Activate" it with Verizon before you can use it. I'm sure there are those of you who want to use it as a "Wifi only" Tablet without having to spend money to "activate" it. There is a trick you can use to by-pass the activation process and not have to go through Verizon. It's very simple... here it is:
Turn the Tablet on, On the Volume rocker on the right side... hit up ONCE, down TWICE, up THREE times, and lastly down FOUR times. It will then ask if you want to bypass activation. After the process, you should be able to use it as a wifi only tablet. You can always add service with Verizon later! I didn't come up with this trick, I am merely sharing it with you here!
I hope this review is helpful... if it is, any feedback is welcome. Thanks!
18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
Perfect and Portable Tablet
This review is from: SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB P1000 16GB FACTORY UNLOCKED GSM (Wireless Phone Accessory)
Great Gadget that unifies a very good tablet with the best Mobile OS (Android), a Camera (could be better than just 3.2MP) and a Phone. Recommended FULLY.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Just received
This review is from: SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB P1000 16GB FACTORY UNLOCKED GSM (Wireless Phone Accessory)
Ordered it on Friday and got delivered on Sunday...WoW! that was fast. Checked to see if its new or returned one, and it turns out to be brand new. The intial menu was in French but a quick search on you tube helped to set the language to English. Inserted an existing ATT sim card (Voice & Unlimited data) and it worked like a charm. Was able to make calls using cellular capabilites & with Wifi through Skype. The sound quality at both ends are very clear, even when I hold it 10 inches away from my face. First impression "its good and will post more as I start using it".
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Samsung Galaxy Tab P 1000 factory unlocked GSM The product is great, especially when you consider portability and expandable memory.The new tablets have virtually no expandable memory.
by Gango
Suddenly turned off Al first was great, after was ok because it was slow the rotation but after 46 days suddenly turned off and for my bad luck I can't returne the device.
by tracy
Very disappointed I received actually Samsung SGH-T849 that is LOCKED to T-Mobile service, it's not a factory unlocked GSM as they state in the heading, which is pretty big diffrenece.
by Peter
samsung 7" unlocked tab for travel i think the samsung 7" tablet is the perfect all in one, its a phone (GSM),with wifi, you can get your email, play games, watch movies, listen to your mp3, write...
by John
No 3G with AT&T in US I could not get 3G on AT&T; only edge. I thought it was only a problem with tmobile but I guess not. If anyone else was able to get 3G tell me how I can get it to work.
by M. Nguyen
Extremadamente genial / extremely cool Este producto es muy bueno, ya que cuenta con la version internacional, solo insertas la sim y listo.
by J. Lopez
Really nice It's working in Curitiba - Brazil with a Vivo GSM chip. I'm using it as a car GPS (with a samsung car adapter) and as a replacement for my iPhone (using with a Jabra blue...
by Alexandre W. Shima
Works Perfect in Costa Rica!!! I just LOVE this Tablet! Its perfect! Get yours!!!!! I live in Costa Rica and calls, sms, mms, 3G internet!!! Everything works perfect!!!
by Bryan S
almost perfect ok, this tablet is really good but would not work on t- mobiles 3g network. so , you are stuck using edge all the time. great phone though,
by bill h.
Much easy unlock than iphone I brought this tab but it didn't have phone enabled. I googled keyword "RotoHammer JME" and click on first link followed site's steps to flash rom to European version and got my...
Manufacturer : Samsung Model : Galaxy Tab ASIN : B004CYEQF0 Price : 749.99$ See Special Offers
Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy a rich, brilliant viewing experience wherever you roam with the Android-powered, 3G-enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab mobile tablet for AT&T--a powerful, entertainment device ideal for home or on the go. Weighing just 1 pound, it features a vibrant 7-inch touchscreen display with 3D-like graphics, speedy 1 GHz processor, and the Android 2.2 operating system--all in a sleek and compact form factor.
The Galaxy Tab includes a 3-megapixel rear camera as well as a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chats (see larger image).
Enabled for use on AT&T's lightning quick HSPA 7.2 network, you'll be able to easily access the Internet as well as quickly download video, music, and more. AT&T offers two pay-as-you-go data plan options for the Galaxy Tab--a $14.99 option for 30 days with up to 250 MB of usage and a $25 option for 30 days with up to 2 GB of usage. If you use all the data included in your plan before 30 days, you can easily purchase another pay-as-you go plan.
With integrated Google technology, the Galaxy Tab brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by voice, Google Maps with Street View, Gtalk, YouTube, Picasa, and contacts/calendar synchronization. Through Android Market, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day.
The Galaxy Tab offers full support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for accessing Flash-enabled websites, watching video and playing games, and with built-in support for ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi, the Galaxy Tab's portable screen is ideal for watching the latest movies and entertainment. You'll enjoy access to Media Hub, Samsung's own content service that offers an extensive library of acclaimed films and TV programming for rent and purchase. And AT&T data plan subscribers also get access to AT&T's entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional charge.
Designed to fit in one hand, typing messages or notes is simple and easy with the Galaxy Tab's virtual QWERTY keyboard with Swype technology, which allows you to input text faster and in a more intuitive way with one continuous finger motion across the screen keyboard. It's outfitted with a rear-facing camera for photo capture and sharing as well as a front-facing camera for video chat. Other features include Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, 16 GB internal memory, microSD memory expansion (via optional cards up to 32 GB in size), HDMI video output (via optional dock), and up to 13 hours of battery power.
Samsung Social Hub
The Samsung Social Hub makes it easy to combine your social networking services, instant messages, personal and business e-mail, calendars, and contacts in one place. It's built around Messaging and Contacts, both of which initiate the sending and receiving of information--whether it is e-mail, instant messaging, or social network updates. Additionally, calendar information from portal calendars, such as Google Calendar, and social networking services are displayed together in one calendar with two-way synchronization.
Pre-loaded apps on the Galaxy Tab for AT&T includes Barnes and Noble Nook, Samsung Media Hub, and QuickOffice.
Key Features
Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).
Pre-loaded AT&T Account Manager for easy on-device activation and usage viewing.
Ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go. Connect for free using one of the over 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide.
Powered by the Android operating system (version 2.2) with deep integration of Google services, access to thousands of apps via the Android Market, and support for Adobe Flash 10.1.
7-inch touchscreen display (1024 x 600 pixels, 16 million color depth) with 6-axis motion sensor and accelerometer.
1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor speeds up everything--from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work.
Virtual keyboard
Swype input system allows you to input text faster and easier by gliding your finger around the keyboard, moving from letter to letter in one continuous motion. The Swype technology then calculates what word you're intending to type (learn more below).
Samsung Social Hub provides one stop for all your updates integrates all your social networking services, messages, personal and business e-mail, calendars and contacts.
Samsung Media Hub provides entertainment on the go with the ability to download and view thousands of hit movies and TV shows via Wi-Fi or on AT&T's Network. (Movies available for purchase or rental, TV shows available for purchase only). For a limited time, AT&T customers will receive a $50 Media Hub Movie Rental credit with Galaxy Tab purchases.
GPS navigation enabled enables you to search for the closest coffee shop, or navigate to a specific address with a 3D map that moves with you.
3-megapixel rear-facing camera with flash captures still images and video that that can be edited, uploaded, and shared.
1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat
Multi-format media player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC music files plus DivX, XviD, MPEG4, H.263, and H.264 video files.
Pre-loaded Barnes and Noble Nook e-reader links you to the Nook eReading Book Store for new purchases plus access to previously purchased titles.
Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements. It's compatible with new Bluetooth 3.0-enabled devices as well as backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as headsets and printers. It includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
16 GB internal memory
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.
DLNA capabilities via AllShare allows you to wirelessly share stored music pictures, and HD video (720p) to other DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) certified home electronics including HDTVs, monitors, digital cameras, and printers.
3.5mm headphone jack
Support for personal and corporate e-mail
Vital Statistics
The Samsung Galaxy Tab weighs 13.4 ounces and measures 7.5 x 4.8 x 0.45 inches. Its 4000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 13 hours of battery life, and up to 500 hours (20+ days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's dual-band 3G network (850/1900 GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA 7.2).
High-speed AT&T 3G Mobile Broadband Network The dual-band 850/1900 MHz 3G network makes it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.
In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 U.S. cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. It's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and e-mail on the go.
Easy Pay-As-You-Go Data Plan Options
AT&T offers two pay-as-you-go data plan options for the Galaxy Tab--a $14.99 plan for 30 days with up to 250 MB of usage and a $25 plan for 30 days with up to 2 GB of usage. If you use all the data included in your plan before 30 days, you can purchase another pay-as-you go plan. The data plans do not require a long-term contract.
As a courtesy reminder, AT&T will notify you when the 30-day plan is close to expiring or when you are close to depleting the amount of data available in the plan. For additional convenience, these plans can automatically renew every 30 days (when paid for using a credit card or debit card).
You'll also enjoy easy on-device wireless activation and account management. Tapping "Activate" on the AT&T Account Manager begins the quick wireless service activation process. Tapping "Buy More Credit" on the AT&T Account Manager on device (with active wireless service) allows for quick access to view remaining data/time, purchase more data, add a device, or edit information about your account.
An alternative to the Android virtual keyboard, the Swype virtual keyboard allows you to input text by swiping the finger with one continuous finger or stylus motion across the screen keyboard. Based on testing, speed and accuracy are equal to or better than the traditional keyboard-tapping method. You can activate the Swype keyboard by pressing and holding in a text field, waiting for popup to appear, clicking Input Method, and then selecting Swype.
A key advantage to Swype is that by roughly aiming to pass through the letters of the word there is no need to be very accurate, enabling rapid text entry.
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86 of 87 people found the following review helpful:
Perfect Match, AMAZING Device!!!
This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Tab (AT&T) (Wireless Phone Accessory)
Battery Life: Personally, this has to be on my top 2 priorities. I own several toys/gadgets, great as some may be, once the battery goes out, I'm sorely disappointed. Hate the several hours of wait time for them to charge back up. So they either get very little use or go back in the original package and into the closet. Now this Galaxy Tab I've been using heavily over the past 3 days, during last week's long X'mas holiday, and it still has about 10% charge left in it. This said, it only took about 3.5 hours to re-charge and power it back up to 100%. Excellent.
Portability: Perfect size, perfect screen size for yours truly. I can finally and easily now see a lot of things as compared to my tiny smartphone screen. Fits tightly in my jeans back pocket, but fits nicely in my cargo pants pockets. I now carry it or have it nearby for use all over the house. Also, a quality built, solid product in my humble opinion.
Display: Awesome, just beautiful, 1024X600 pixel res. Turn on any of the live wallpaper screens and its better and/or comparable to my home LED and Plasma TV displays.
Touchscreen: Outstanding. I'm a desktop, mouse-kinda-guy, but am now a touchscreen newbie convert. Go ahead and try this touch pad Tab out at BestBuy or any one of the phone carrier's stores.
Internet: Super fast WiFi surfing. I'm benchmarking this in comparison to my HP 14 inch, 4 GB RAM, dual core, laptop. Excellent on AT&T's basic speed, lightning fast on Cox cable and AT&T's higher U-verse setup. Google search also works on voice command. Haven't had a need to switch to an alternative browser such as Dolphin since the basic browser works just fine for my purposes. Also haven't signed up for a data plan; still using WiFi for everything I've needed or wanted to do.
Front Camera: 1.3 MB only; sweet for taking self-portraits and more using the front display screen. Device is an eye catcher, conversation piece at the clubs & dive bars. LoL. You also can visit YouTube for the vids & how-to's using Fring, Qik, and Skype. Great shame though that all the US carriers dissected the voice calling feature on this device. I am not doing away with my smartphone, but AT&T voice calling service on the GT would have been a nice extra, just in case. Also, note that this AT&T device has a removable/swappable SIM card port.
Back Camera: 3.0 MB only; good indoor quality, better for sunlight/daytime pics. Sample Galaxy Tab pics available at Yahoo's Flickr. Biggie: This is the only tablet out there with an autofocus camera that comes with a flash feature!
Storage: 16 GB internal with up to 32 GB removable/swappable miroSD card; already installed an 8 GB microSD card in my Tab. Prefer using the external card memory for all my stuff versus using the internal available limited storage.
Bluetooth: Super sweet! Easily paired up with GF's and my laptop and our Nokia smartphones. Have moved a bunch of my pics over, both from my smartphone and laptop. More to move over. The Gallery app is great. Thing is, because of the Tab's hi-res screen display, any of the low-res pics I've taken clearly shows the image imperfections when zoomed out. An analogy would be like watching a VHS tape on my 1080 LED screen, not a good quality output display. I now just have to start taking digital pics with my other camera, set maybe at 5 GBs or more res.
Android Apps: Have checked these out some and yet have to find one I'd want to download in the GT. 100,000+ apps; who's got the time for this mega searching?. Not into games, might load a Chess game, but that's about it. Comes installed with 2 icon pages of AT&T's apps, i.e., Maps, Navigation works both touch type or voice command, music, video, MyFiles, Flash support, QikOffice, etc. Also, found very usable loaded Widgets to place in my homescreen, i.e., one-touch for WiFi connection, Bluetooth, refresh, etc. Signed up for a Gmail account, great app for sending out my txt messages and e-mails.
Voice/Video Calls: I've downloaded both Fring and Skype on my Tab to make voice calls or video calls (I'm using WiFi for this). Both apps are loaded in the "Market" app of the Tab. Free calls to other signed up/members. Some charges apply to non Fring or Skype folks. Its all explained in their respective web sites.
Media Hub: Limited movies and not exactly cheap to purchase one.
Lastly, AT&T has excellent on-line GT tutorials & I've also downloaded the user's manual for just about all the important info I need to know. Check out the GT's specs and all it has to offer. If any or all of the above features appeal to your liking, BUY ONE! I highly recommend this product. & you'll also help push to get the economy going!. :^) For the Naysayers out there: There is no such thing, or ever will be, a "perfect" product. Not even Einstein could find a Universal Theory.
Excerpt from CNET's GT review (Oct 2010): In fairness, what we enjoy most about the Galaxy Tab is that it's not trying to exactly copy the iPad's blueprint for success. Sure, Samsung's notepad, calendar, and photo apps look like pixel-for-pixel reproductions of the iPad's, but let's not overlook the fact that the Tab is half the size of the iPad. It's a different type of product that presents a different use case, one geared more for portability. That said, the Android smartphone market seems to cover a lot of this territory already. The Tab is also reaching out to all of the people who winced at the iPad's lack of Adobe Flash support, video camera, memory expansion, and drag-and-drop file support. If these are the features that have been holding you back from purchasing a tablet, then the Tab should be a perfect match.
65 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
AT&T Galaxy Tab
This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Tab (AT&T) (Wireless Phone Accessory)
I received the Samsung Galaxy Tab as an early Christmas present. This device is hands down brilliant! I absolutely love it. It has a great, big, bright screen. Surfing the web, reading books, watch HD videos, it excels at all of these tasks and more. The battery hold a good charge and lasts for hours. The software is very stable and quite responsive. The tablet also works perfectly with my Microsoft Bluetooth keyboard. There are a few things about the tablet that are kind of annoying:
1. AT&T as always has put a bunch of bloatware applications on the tablet that I haven't been able to remove. I have not rooted the device yet, and I'm sure once I do I will be able to remove the applications, but the point is I shouldn't have to root it to get the crap off it. Update, I was able to Easily root this device with Z4root (from the market), and I was able to rid out all the AT&T apps that I didn't want.
2. There is a front mount camera, but there are no applications that allow for tablet to PC video calls.
All in all I do think it is a great Android tablet and I definitely recommend it.
53 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
Great device-some issues
This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Tab (AT&T) (Wireless Phone Accessory)
I have had this AT&T GT for 4 days now and it is a keeper for me, I would have given it 5 stars but read on. I have had a few Droid phones and currently use a Droid2, I also have a 7" rebranded Haipad 701 running 2.2.1 so I have a fair amount of Droid experience. Right out of the box this unit runs very solid and smooth, the capacitive touch screen is so easy to use in comparison to the 701's resistive screen. That is what I hoped for; flicking, scrolling, tapping, choosing accurately etc is a big frustration on the 701 but very nice on the GT. WiFi works great, I was on line within minutes of opening the box. There are many apps that you can install to make your GT suit your use/lifestyle, great versatility.
Obviously I really like this GT but that does not mean it is perfect, therefore the 4 stars. It has some Samsung issues and AT&T has done their best to cripple it to their advantage which is a shame, but all the vendors cripple their GT's (like they do their phones) just in different ways.
1st Issue: The included Browser is really clunky and just plain bad. If you run Flash on it, the Browser slows way down and scrolling pages is jerky and....L.S.S.: just download Dolphin Browser from the Market, problem solved. 2nd: AT&T has it set up to stop all app loading unless the apps are from the Market-there are ways around it though (Google to get help). 3rd: Euro carriers allow it to be a phone in Europe but this has been crippled in the States, I don't want this feature myself but there are ways to get that functionality (Google it). 4th: US carriers have, naturally, cut off the ability to wireless tether it to a rooted phone running the "Wireless Tether" app, there are ways...(Google it). 5th: All carriers load a lot of bloatware on the GT (not surprising) you can get rid of it if you want to.
There are other things that need attention too but I can't think of any that can't be cured with a little, or sometimes a lot of careful research and implementation (except the current price). Unfortunately some of these changes can void your warranty. It is a shame that Android, the supposed "open" OS is saddled with Samsung and US carrier crippling. But for some people overcoming these obstacles is a challenge.
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Excellent little tablet, does everything I read reviews, joined android forums, watched youtube videos, trolled the amazon and ebay reviews, tried tablets out in the stores and finally took the plunge and bought the...
by J. Bowen
Wait for Galaxy Tab Mark II ...if you are not in a hurry. Yes, I know the screen is beautiful. But I wouldn't buy this tab for the screen quality only.
by oortcloud
The Best Affordable Tablet on the Market! This review was originally written for the 7" T-Mobile Galaxy Tab. I figured it was just as Pertinent for the AT&T version. I hope you find it useful.
by D. Truong
Samsung galaxy tab sucks! Be aware We got this product for one purpose to ditch costly monthly phone bills and move to prepaid. This looked like the best option, I have the option to get on the network whenever I...
by Goyar
Not as great as described I was looking forward to obtaining and using this device, but the 3G is not as fast as I would like and sometimes data takes a long time to load.
by Gloria D. Crosby
greatest trick the devil ever pulled was to get you to buy this TABLET... here's my gripe: buy this TABLET but dont expect android 3.0 OS (gingerbread) update...why?
by R. Robinson
Great depending on what you'll use it for. I've had my Galaxy Tab for about 5 months and this tablet is great depending on what you want to use it for.
by GTesman
Best investment yet! This device is awesome. I can do all I need to do on the go- for half the price of an IPad and no BACKORDER! Buh-bye desktop. Ciao notebook...
by taskerra
Love it!! I was looking for a tablet that has everything for a good price... And I found it! The Samsung Galaxy Tablet has everything that the ipad2 has but half the price!
by Lee Ann Santos
ATT...Good product..Much Fun!! I would buy again...a little pricey but you can do LOTS with this thing
Redefining the tablet by providing more ways to have fun, connect with friends and stay productive on the go, the Motorola XOOM boasts a dual core processor with each core running at 1 GHz, 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, and ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking. Winner of the Best of Show award at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the XOOM also offers support for Adobe Flash Player--enabling you to view the web without compromise.
Dual-core processing, Android 3.0 Honeycomb platform, and 10.1-inch HD multi-touch display (see larger image).
Front-facing camera for video chats, and rear 5-megapixel camera for HD 720p video capture (see larger image).
It runs Google's Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system, which offers a multi-touch, holographic user interface that improves on Android favorites such as widgets, multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customization. It also offers the latest Google Mobile innovations, including Google Maps 5.0 with 3D interaction, access to over 3 million Google eBooks and Google Talk with video and voice chat.
The Motorola XOOM features a front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video chats over Wi-Fi via Google Talk, as well as a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera (with LED flash for stills) that captures video in 720p HD. The 10.1-inch display delivers console-like gaming performance on its 1280 x 800-pixel display, and it features a built-in gyroscope, barometer, e-compass, accelerometer, and adaptive lighting for new types of applications.
Other features include a 32 GB internal memory, memory expansion via optional microSD cards (with future software upgrade), 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, access to personal and corporate e-mail, HD 1080p video playback, HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or monitor, and a 3250 mAh battery for up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi internet browsing.
Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Specifically optimized for devices with larger screen sizes such as tablets, the Android 3.0 platform (dubbed Honeycomb) introduces a brand new, truly virtual and "holographic" UI design. With five customizable home screens, you can easily access your favorite live widgets or application shortcuts. Each screen features a familiar launcher to access to all installed applications, as well as a Search box for universal search of apps, contacts, media files, web content, and more.
Multitasking in Android 3.0 is easier than ever, and you can use the Recent Apps list in the System Bar to see the tasks underway and quickly jump from one application context to another. You'll even see a snapshot of the last screen viewed in that app as a visual reminder. The Android onscreen keyboard has also been redesigned to make entering text fast and accurate on larger screen sizes.
Other features in Android 3.0 Honeycomb include:
Scrollable and stackable widgets.
Scrollable and stacked widgets let you scroll or flick through content within the widget itself, on the home page, without opening the application.
Unobtrusive notification system displays icons for different notifications (messages, downloads, system updates, etc.) in the lower right corner. Just touch the digital time display to open the entire notification panel.
Redesigned YouTube application with a cool 3D gallery.
Android Market for Android 3.0 is your one-stop-shop for eBooks, games, and applications.
Power Accessories beyond the Charger
The Motorola XOOM has a wide range of optional accessories to expand its power and capabilities. The "smart docks" are no longer just a place to charge your device; they make Motorola XOOM a portable play and work station that fits your lifestyle. The Standard Dock can be used for watching video content or listening to music through external speakers as the device charges. The Speaker HD Dock allows you to send HD content directly to your TV or blast your tunes without attaching external speakers.
Connectivity
Ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP audio streaming Bluetooth profiles.
Onboard GPS for navigation and location services.
Integrated Google Maps with turn-by-turn navigation, street, satellite, and three-dimensional landscape views.
Optional speaker dock.
Now Upgradable to Android 3.2
Support for the new Android Market Movie rentals service with thousands of titles available for immediate viewing on the Motorola XOOM's high-resolution display or on a larger screen via HDMI.
Full support for the new release of Adobe Flash Player 10.2 delivering significant performance enhancements when viewing rich Flash content on the web.
Resizable widgets to enable further customization of home screens.
Support for USB-connected peripherals and accessories such as keyboards, mice, game controllers and digital cameras.
Expanded Bluetooth features to support Bluetooth headsets in Google TalkTM video chats and Bluetooth mouse support in addition to additional shortcut keys with the Bluetooth keyboard
Picture Transfer Protocol Feature support to enable easier transfer of photo files to your PC without the need for drivers.
All the Power of XOOM
First access to Honeycomb upgrades.
Productivity-pumping 1GHz dual-core processor
Movie rentals and downloads from Android MarketTM
Communications & Internet
Video chat on Google Talk with any other Google Talk-enabled device (smartphone, tablet, or PC).
Access to personal and corporate e-mail (including support for Exchange and push Gmail).
Desktop-like web browser (HTML5-based Android Webkit) with tabbed browsing and Chrome bookmark sync.
Design and Hardware
1 GHz dual-core processor enables web browsing at unprecedented speed and accelerated multi-tasking.
Integrated NVIDIA graphics delivers smooth, full frame-rate 1080p HD video playback
1 GB of DDR2 RAM
10.1-inch multi-touch HD display (1280 x 800 pixels; 150p per inch) with 720p video capture and pinch-to-zoom navigation.
Onscreen keyboard
Memory
32 GB internal memory
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB (functionality requires future software upgrade).
More Features
HDMI audio/video port enables you to output pictures, slides and videos in HD quality (1080p) via HDMI cable (sold separately).
Micro USB port (not for charging)
3.5mm headphone jack
Data encryption ensures the privacy and security of data on your tablet.
Camera
5-megapixel rear-facing camera for optimized resolution when capturing photos on the go. Includes dual-LED flash, auto-focus, and digital zoom.
2-megapixel front-facing web cam for video chats. Includes indicator light when used.
HD 720p video capture capabilities
Instantly upload video to sharing sites or view and edit on the fly.
Multimedia
Music player compatible with MP3 and AAC/AAC+/eAAC+
Video player compatible with MPEG4 and H.264/H.263
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Vital Statistics
The Motorola XOOM weighs 25 ounces and measures 9.8 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches. Its 3250 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 10 hours of video playback, up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi web browsing, and up to 3.3 days of MP3 playback.
What's in the Box
Motorola XOOM handset, charger, data cable, quick start guide, user manual
Also Available for This Android Device
Kindle App for Android Read more than 700,000 Kindle books with our free application.
MP3 for Android Find, buy and play the music you love wherever you are.
Amazon App for Android Shop for millions of products wherever you go.
IMDB App for Android Connect to the world's largest collection of movie, TV and celebrity information.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
2,389 of 2,457 people found the following review helpful:
The Xoom is a lot like chess, let me explain...
This review is from: MOTOROLA XOOM Android Tablet (10.1-Inch, 32GB, Wi-Fi) (Personal Computers)
When I first got the Xoom about a week ago I turned it on and I really wasn't blown away. I use lots of devices, and my first impression of the Xoom just wasn't stellar. However, I could see the potential, and so I kept using it, I got some apps, I started to learn the interface and the depth of the features.
Sometime during day 2 of using the Xoom it really hit me. The Xoom and the iPad are like chess and checkers. When you first start playing chess (or trying to use the Xoom, in my amazing analogy) you feel overwhelmed and confused. You can't really do things smoothly, you don't understand the options, it just is not a great first impression. On the other hand, your first game of checkers (or using the iPad) is probably going to be pretty smooth. It isn't complex, most all the options and concepts are obvious and easy to understand and your first game is going to be pretty similar to your hundredth.
However, as you start to understand the Xoom (or chess) it really starts to grow on you. You understand what you can do, how to do it, the amazing depth and possibility in the device. While the iPad (or checkers) players are still having roughly the same experience time after time, with the Xoom every day of experience with the device makes it more powerful and enjoyable to use. In the end, the Xoom becomes a much better device than any of the competition; it just takes some time for you to learn what it is capable of and how to make the most of it.
As you can tell from the last three paragraphs I wasn't exactly impressed with the Xoom to start. I wasn't even sure it would replace my current device for most things. However, by day two I started to really "get" the device.
This first happened when I needed to look over and annotate a PDF someone had sent me. I downloaded it from my email, and was able to actually put it in the Xoom memory where-ever I wanted in whatever folder I wanted. Wow, that is kind of cool, can't do that on the competition. Next, I was able to open it in a PDF reader, using this fancy program (which I easily found on the marketplace). I went through and did what I needed (with an amazing free hand drawing tool, it was a snap!), then I jumped back over to email, attached the newly edited PDF and sent it away. Now maybe I just never tried hard enough, but I don't think that is possible on some of the competition. That freedom to download files, do what you need, and then send them away again. On the iPad apps I have used it always requires the files to be in something like Dropbox, which is fine, except it would have made what I did impossible without using a computer.
Another "WOW" moment came when I wanted to get some ebooks onto the device. Now, on my Apple products this is generally a pain, you hook the device to the computer, go open itunes, you go to a certain tab, and a certain area, and a certain feature, and if you do it all right you can drag your ebooks over to the reader. It was rather simpler on the Xoom. For the ebooks I had on my computer I just dropped them in Dropbox, then I downloaded them on the Xoom, and using the Xoom file manager I easily moved them into a new "Books" folder I made in the Documents folder. Fast, quick, and simple and done on the device, rather than on the PC.
However, what really blew me away was when I wanted some ebooks off the web. Using the regular browser I was able to just download them directly from the internet onto the device. I then used the file manager again and simply moved them to the right folder. This really did impress me, my tablet was uncoupled from the PC, I could browse the full web, download things, and then make use of them all without ever needing to tether to my computer. I was hooked.
With my new excitement at not requiring my computer to use my tablet I headed over to an Android App development forum. Here developers had posted lots of cool apps that were in beta or that they wanted to promote. On competing devices the only way to get an app is through the sanctioned and controlled portal, not so on Android (and thus Xoom). Using the Xoom browser I bounced around the forum, I downloaded beta apps, and then I was able to easily install them. Again, this is all on the device, and these were not approved apps, awesome.
Another example of something that impressed me came on my third day with the device. I was using the CNN app (which is free and tablet optimized, go check it out) and I watched a video of a story that I thought was really interesting, but it was one of those that is only a teaser, and the rest is on another site. When I hit these videos on my iPad I just have to try to remember to watch them later on a computer, because they are inevitably flash based. Not so on the Xoom, I typed in the address, the flash loaded up perfectly, and I was watching the video in full screen with no trouble.
This process of growing more comfortable with the device and learning what it could do continued over the last few days. At every turn I would find something amazing that just wasn't possible on competing tablets. I discovered the glory of widgets (custom little desktop things to show you the weather, or news, or whatever). I found some live wallpaper (moving animated wallpaper, that can change and adapt to things, such as the weather). I just kept finding new awesome features and uses.
One thing I want to touch on that is perhaps more technical than the rest of my review is the screen. I use my tablets to read, I started using ebooks a while back and I found tablets to work pretty well for that. I do most of my reading at night before bed, so the backlit screen is actually helpful versus a traditional reader. Anyway, one of the things that has always bothered me about the iPad as an ereader is that the pixel density (that is the number of pixels (or square blocks of color) in each inch of screen space) is very low. The iPad has somewhere around 130PPI (pixels per inch). It was so low that it really did give me noticeable eye strain to read on the device, I could see the pixels, and it really just wasn't a great reading experience. This was so pronounced that for the last few months I had actually been doing most of my reading on a 4th generation iPod Touch. It had a smaller screen, but a higher pixel density.
Anyway, the Xoom has a very noticeable increase in resolution and pixel density. With its higher resolution it has roughly 33% more pixels than the iPad, roughly 300,000 additional pixels. This is something you can see immediately when looking at any text. It is a lot smoother and easier to read on the Xoom. However, the other side of this is that the iPad has a different display type, that does have better viewing angles and color/contrast. In my case I don't really care, I find the pixel density to be 1000 times more important than small color improvements or viewing angles but I feel I should mention it.
My point in these last two paragraphs is that the Xoom is a much better device for displaying text than any of the lower resolution competition. If you are looking for a tablet to read your newspaper and books and websites on, then you definitely should give the Xoom or other higher resolution tablets a look. In my opinion the resolution on the iPad/iPad 2 just does not cut it for text.
Welp, this is really starting to get long, so I guess I should wrap it up. I know this isn't like the usual review you read, but I really wanted to give people an idea of the experience of using the Xoom versus just giving the facts and the breakdown and the comparisons. The Xoom is a device that improves exponentially the more you use it. After a few days of use I really can't imagine returning to the constraints and frustrations of the competition. However, on my first day I wasn't that impressed, so be sure to stick with it and get used to it. Now I am off to make dinner, and to accompany me I am going to take my Xoom, which is streaming live video thanks to the wonderful inclusion of flash, the competition is going to stay sitting on the shelf (probably for the foreseeable future).
I just want to mention that I am giving the Xoom four stars because it is not perfect. As a reference after using the Xoom I would probably give the iPad / iPad 2 three stars. There are still improvements that can be made to tablets. I really feel like Android and Xoom are on the right track, but this is still not what I would call a perfect tablet, it is just the best that is available right now (for my uses).
I hope someone finds my review helpful, feel free to ask any questions you may have in the comments.
1,416 of 1,481 people found the following review helpful:
I prefer Xoom over iPad 2 and here's why....
This review is from: MOTOROLA XOOM Android Tablet (10.1-Inch, 32GB, Wi-Fi) (Personal Computers)
First of all I want to say that I own both Apple and Google/Android devices. I own iPod Touch and have played with iPad of family member who own the device. I also played with iPad 2 quite a bit at the store as well as from a friend who got it on launch day. I currently own original Motorola Droid and looking to upgrade to newer Android phone this summer. It is difficult not to compare Xoom to its competitor aka iPad 2. Therefore, this review will entail Xoom features (Wifi version) along with comparison to iPad 2.
Operating System - An iPad is more akin to a smartphone where as a Xoom is more akin to a laptop (Best Buy actually has it in laptop section instead with other Android tablets like Samsung Galaxy). Honeycomb feels more like a tablet. It's not just a row of apps and wasted space like iOS. Plus, you have room for customization (widget, live wallpaper, theme etc). There is also little detail that tech savvy will appreciate (outline grid, advanced settings, google labs etc) Honeycomb is still a bit buggy but not to the point that it becomes annoying. I only have several force close (app closed due to error) once in a while (Not all phone apps work with Xoom..yet). Obviously iOS which is a proven OS and was out almost 4 years ago is more stable than the Honeycomb, a brand new OS (optimized for tablet use) that was out a month ago along with its SDK. Google know Honeycomb still needs improvement, I know Honeycomb is unfinished and I don't mind waiting for even better experience.
Also, it's easy to transfer files between computer and Xoom. Just plug in USB and it acts as a hard drive then you drag and drop the files you want. There's also apps like ES File Explorer and Astro File Manager that help manage files/folder (like Window explorer). I believe iOS requires other softwares unless you just do music/movies through iTunes. Oh and I forget to mention that I hate having to everything tied/synced through iTunes. On Xoom, there's more freedom and you are not stuck with one software like iTunes.
Winner: To each his own but I like Honeycomb better.
Design/Apperance/Screen - Xoom is heavier but that is due to a solid build quality which I love. It is also thicker and has wider screen (more appropriate for movies than iPad 2). Although Xoom has higher screen resolution, iPad 2 still has brighter screen and more vivid look.
Winner: iPad 2 by little bit
User Interface - Some people say Honeycomb is too complicated to use. Well maybe to those who has been using only iPad. For someone who use both, I have to say it is pretty simple to use. iOS is more intuitive and foolproof but there is much more detail/option on Xoom that many people will appreciate.
Winner: Tie
Multitasking - One button and it takes you to 5 most recent apps for easy switching on Xoom. iPad 2 sort of have multitasking but not a true multitasking experience.
Winner: Xoom
Browser - If you use Chrome browser before, it is pretty much like that on Xoom. I prefer tabbed browsing over having to press button to open various windows on Safari on iOS device. You can type search directly on address bar like Chrome. You can sync bookmarks through your Google account. And yes I know there are other browser apps in the market. But for a stock browser app, Xoom has a better experience.
Winner: Xoom
Apps - iPad is way ahead in term of apps and it is because original iPad had at least 1 year head start vs Xoom. Not to mention Honeycomb is unfinished and SDK was recently released. However, the tablet apps that are available on Android market, most of them work great and look awesome. UPDATE: It turned out there're lots more Honeycomb compatible apps (I'm talking 1,000+). You just have to use keyword search such as "tablet" "xoom" "honeycomb" to discover the apps. Note that you can still use Android phone apps. The phone apps get stretched out but still keep the high resolution thus they don't look bad on the screen whatsoever. Give it time.
Winner: iPad 2
Customization - This is my favorite part about Android. You have open customization from themes, widgets to customized home screen and live wallpapers. iOS has none of that unless you jailbreak the device. Winner: Xoom
Notification - If you have iPhone and iPad, you know how notification can be quite painful. Xoom has better notification system that show up briefly in bottom right corner as you get new email, app update etc. You can press it to view all notifications or remove them. Additionally, there is also LED light blinking notification on top right of the device.
Winner: Xoom
Hardware Performance - A5 vs Tegra 2 is still up for debate. Xoom seems to be as powerful as iPad 2 with exception of GPU (difference can be seen with gaming and screen brightness). iPad 2 has 512MB RAM vs 1 GB RAM on Xoom.
Winner: ???
Camera/Video/Audio - Better camera and video on Xoom thanks to its higher spec vs VGA front and lower MP back camera on iPad 2. Camera app gets a little bit of time to get used to on Xoom. Speaker on Xoom is decent and could have been louder. I wish the volume rocker is more visible on the side. It feels like the button can become stuck into the device.
Also I use DVD Catalyst 4 to convert and transfer movie to Xoom. It can convert most file types as long as it's not DRM protected (like "Digital Copy"). The software is pretty neat, simple to use and the pictures look great. You have option to customize the pictures, add subtitles, and get rid of black bars.
Winner: Xoom OVERALL
Flash - Yes, Flash is still in beta but it works great so far with a little bit of lagging but barely noticeable. Pretty smooth most of the time. I tested it on sites that use Flash like Engadget (video), Honda (car animation), Vice Versa restaurant in NYC (heavy flash site), Myspace and bandcamp (with music player on artist page). iOS has no Flash AT ALL as we all know when it comes to browsing.
Winner: Xoom by a mile (until HTML5 is fully functional)
Battery Life - Xoom gets about 8 - 9 hours for heavy multitasking usage. Will have to test standby time but I expect it to be less than iPad 2. iPad 2 gets at least 10 hours of heavy usage.
Winner: iPad 2
GPS - Just want to mention that GPS and full Google maps navigation is available on Xoom wifi. While on iPad 2, it is only available if you get 3G+wifi version. And if you use Google maps app before on Android you know that it is more extensive than map on iOS (turn-by-turn voice navigation, layers etc). Since this is a Wifi version, THERE IS cache settings on Google Maps where you can prefetch map tiles by panning over the city/region while on Wifi (up to ?? MB. Need to verify the cap). Then you can navigate to desired destination just like normal with voice navigation. You cannot change the destination halfway obviously since there is no 3G connection. The other alternative will be to tether the device with 3G/4G smartphone.
Winner - Xoom
Nitpick - SD card slot on Xoom is still not enabled at this moment. Also, I wish Xoom can be charged through micro USB but I believe it may be because micro USB doesn't supply enough current to charge a tablet.
In the end, you may prefer one device over the other and it is to each his own. However, based on the overall factors I mentioned above, I prefer Xoom.
Any questions, feel free to ask in comment.
286 of 306 people found the following review helpful:
Xooming right along...
This review is from: MOTOROLA XOOM Android Tablet (10.1-Inch, 32GB, Wi-Fi) (Personal Computers)
Picked up the WiFi only version on Sunday. Went with WiFi only because I already have a DroidX and can use it as a WiFi hot spot cheaper than going with the 3G plan for the Xoom. I played with this and the iPad 2 side by side prior to deciding. iPad does somethings better and faster (switching screen orientation) and the Xoom does somethings better and faster. The advantage with the Xoom is having 2x the amount of RAM built in. So things like Google Maps keeps up better on the Xoom. I really like the browser on the Xoom better too, but that, like most of the rest of this, is personal preference.
The good:
- quality build - great flexibility - great camera's front and rear - fully loaded WiFi only version (still has the GPS, gyro and even a barometer) - Great graphics, nice display - Not required to use iTunes to set it up and use it
The not so good:
- Screen is a fingerprint magnet, worse I have ever had. - Not as easy to use out of the box as the iPad - Not many aps for it yet
At the end of the day, if you use an iPhone and like it, you will like the iPad 2 better. If you use a good Android phone today and like it, you will like the Xoom much better. I spent Friday night and Saturday helping a friend set up their iPhone and the frustration over the lack of flexibility ultimately made my mind up for me. Once you get used to the flexibility you have with Android, you will get frustrated quickly with iOS.
Anyway, that is my opinion after using the Xoom for 1 full day...lol.
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Great tablet The Xoom is a great tablet. A guy I work with has an iPad. We sat them side-by-side and compared them. I like the Xoom better, he likes the iPad better.
by Glenn S. Hartong
Great bang for the buck!! Great price, easy to use, nice featurs, etc. One thing buyers need to realize is that no Tablet PC has all the features, and if so your looking at 1k easy.
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Buy from Amazon and save
Simply put, this was one of the best purchases I ever made from Amazon.
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by Hesh!
Excellent replacement for an old crappy laptop My Xoom is an excellent replacement for the 6-year old laptop I kept near the TV in my master bedroom.
by Kevin Harper
Great Tablet I have been using this for the past week and have thoughly enjoyed my experience. I researched my options for several months, and it came down to the iPAD 2 and the XOOM.
by Adam Gibbs
Worst customer service I have ever had! I made the mistake of ordering this Motorola tablet through a third party on Amazon (Worldwide Distributors).
