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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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Although the new Color Nook out-specs the Kindle Fire, according to Gizmodo, the Kindle Fire (with the Silk browser) has much faster web browsing. I find this easy to believe.
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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Understandable, but you have to realize a few things.
Not all China vendors are created equal.
Some USA vendors sell this model.
You can easily find it on Amazon for Sub-$200.
Sending them back...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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Great thread! Thanks.. looking for a portable tablet for travel (lightweight), browsing, and app'ng!!
Tempted between Nook and Fire.. however, Nook doesn't have an app market (Google or Amazon)...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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I got my tablet using a slick deal a few months ago. Staples had $100 off most tablets. I ended up getting the Acer Iconia a500 for $299.
Check out my video/opinion of it:...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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I don't think 7" is a CON. I have a BN nook and my friends have a Zoom. I like the size because it fit nicely in my camera bag, and as my friend, he said the 7" is much easier (lighter) to carry...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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I bought the Vizio last week for $200...but am thinking the Lenovo is a better tablet for the same price?...I know I am losing in screen size though but everything else is better?...Confused newbie...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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i'm thinking of getting the A1 but rather prefer choosing color over simple black, however i read color comes max built-in storage 2gb* whereas black offers higher storage 16gb at the same...
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This is a very quick, thrown together, list. Please feel free to add your own thoughts, and to correct any mistakes, or omissions QUOTE]
It also appears that A1 is only a 2-point multitouch...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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So does vizio 8 have gps? Which is better vizio 8 or lenovo a1?
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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You may have to install CM7 to get bluetooth on the present Nook Color.
As to A1 v Vizio: the Vizio 8 has a larger screen, and a micro HDMI connector, but the A1 has GPS. I think I like the A1 a...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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I guess I should clarify.
It turns out that in the nook color the hardware for bluetooth exist, but it was not enabled by B&N. If you convert to full android tablet, you can enable the...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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Technically the Kindle Fire is real Android. It just is heavily skinned, and lacks the Google Apps to go along with it.
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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Thanks for all the great info, try to decide between htc flyer, lenovo A1, vizio, and bb playbook.
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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Out of that list you posted Lenovo A1 cost $10 more than VIZO but Lenovo has some better tablets an they're a computer company where as VIZO was selling HDTVs and remotes and some surround sounds...
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I'm new to the world of tablets. Would my daughter be able to play games on her favorite websites on these? For example would she be able to access animaljam.com?
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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This tablet business is new to me..
care to explain why is so important to upgrade to Ice Cream?
Thank you for all the information. One more question.. :O
I'm on a $200 budget. Would you...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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I really doubt any $200 tablet is going to get an upgrade to ICS, so I would not even make that a factor in your decision.
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some great info in here. i'm in the market for a tablet. thanks!
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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I won a Kindle Fire in a drawing, so I'll have that soon. But, I just picked up a Toshiba Thrive at work, and it's currently at a conference with someone else. I'm interested in what she has to say...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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I tried out a Vizio 8" at Costco yesterday. It is certainly faster than my B&M Color Nook running CM7.
Again, the Color Nook is okay, but if I had to do it again, I would get the Vizio or A1.
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I've been looking for a cheap, GPS enabled, SD storage, WiFi tablet and pulled the trigger on the Lenovo A1 and the Vizio Tablet. I have returned the A1 and am still playing with the VizTab...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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To get a same China tablet at different price, I prefer other cheaper online shops from China than via Amazon. From my experience, those china tablets at $150- $200 will be normal, and above $200...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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I was ready to buy a kindle fire but after reading carefully i decided is not for me. :(
Guess i'm back to zero lol maybe i'll get a Vizio... does anyone here own one?
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the vizio is 189+tx at costco
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Starting next week the Nook Color is $199 and there is a new Nook Tablet that will be $249.
Here's all the info you need on them:
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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The nook color thats out now has bluetooth.. wow.. I have it and never noticed it if so. (Which could totalllly be the case).
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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The Vizio definitely has GPS. Also has an IR blaster with a vizio app that gives you universal remote functions of 95% of remotes out there. all my devices anyway. also has 3 speakers for stereo in...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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what about the nook 2 color set to released next week
Dual core TI OMAP processor at 1.2GHz.
• It's a tad thinner, at 0.48 inches (down from 0.5 inches).
• Weight is down a bit, too, at 14.1...
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Wow, great timing on this post. Just yesterday, my wife said she'd like to get a "family" tablet for Christmas. We have 2 kids (7 and 4 years old) that love playing on anyone's ipad or iphone that...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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The samsung galaxy tab 7 has 512mb of ram not but the samsung galaxy tab 7 plus does have 1gb of ram. I have a viewsonic g tablet, i wouldn't recommend it, unless you don't mind staying with android...
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Still? I only see it at 230?
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I think all of the research I have done lately on different 7" tablets is pointing me towards this one. It seems to have the best specs, and features that will fit my needs.
If I could get a...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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The 7" Renesas covers all of these specs that you want and a few more.
- Good performance
- Good price
- Real Android, not just an ebook reader
- Expandable storage
- Long batter life
- GPS...
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Thread created 11-04-2011 by walterbyrd
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Evo-
The only problem I see with the tablets you typically post are that they are sold from overseas vendors, and despite them having 1 year warranties, require them to be shipped back to China...
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wow, I didn't realize Fire lacks so many features...
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This is a very quick, thrown together, list. Please feel free to add your own thoughts, and to correct any mistakes, or omissions. I hope this is helpful.
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