Suggestion for Android tablet?
 

So I am planning to buy an Android tablet lately.
My friend recommened this tablet call Webstation.
But I was hoping to get more advice of choices or opinions before I actully purchase it.

Does anyone use Webstation at all?
Or any other tablet I should consider?

Re: Suggestion for Android tablet?
 

Hmmm... Engadget were not impressed with it at all....

http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/c...-sluggish-and/

My advice would be to sit tight.... this could be good (but has Q3 release date planned):

http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/n...o-at-mwc-2010/

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Oh and if thats too large.. the Dell Streak is looking interesting..

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No offence, but did you just register on a Maemo forum to ask about Android devices!?

Anyway, be sure to get a device that's co-designed by Google (like Motorola Droid). Other devices (like SE X10) might not be allowed to get software updates by Google until 6 months later...

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It depends on what size tablet you want.

5"? 7"? 9"? 10"?

What weight range?

What type(s) of screens are you interested in (LCD, e-ink, hybrid, dual screen)?

What do you plan to use it for?

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Well, 5" is too small for me and I think iPad's 10" would be too big so aroud 7" sounds great.
And as for weight, don't have any range, as light as it can would be nice.
No preference on the screen, nothing but a colorful one .
I will use for leisure time and for work.
I'm a sales so it would be great to have a light processor to carry aroud for work load.
I will still use my laptop in the office cuz I know tablet can't replace it completely.
Interenet browser and media function too.
My friend said he read some negative review about Webstation.
BUt when he acutlly use it, he said it's not that bad.
I'm still considering tho.
Any more advice?

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Some devices are only allowed to get software updates for 6 months and other devices just don't get that much updates before another OS gets released ;)

just a joke ;)

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Archos is said to be releasing a 7 inch tablet soon. It's supposed to be announced at Cebit.

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Inbrics MID M1 not an option?

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check out the archos 5 with android. It has an excellent community at Archos fan forum. Not official android product, but market place hack is in full effect

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Things to look at, in 7" Android tablets:

ICD Ultra http://www.umpcportal.com/products/ICD/Ultra
W1090 http://www.umpcportal.com/products/Wirelession/W1090
Wits A81 (has an Android version) http://www.umpcportal.com/products/Wits/A81/

And, as someone else pointed out, there's an upcoming version of the Archos 7, that runs Android.

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Oh, and, the Smart Devices Q7 has android as well, I think:

http://www.umpcportal.com/products/S...ces/Smart%20Q7

Re: Suggestion for Android tablet?
 

Never heard about Archos before, seems pretty decent!!
But still want to check out more resources before I buy one tho.
Thanks for all the advices!!

Seeing my friend playin with his Webstation just make me want to get a tablet ASAP!!
lol

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In a subforum called "Competitors". Because this forum rocks.

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I've heard mixed reviews about the physical quality and durability of the Archos tablets. Just saying "beware". They look like they should be great, but do some research before you plop down cash.

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I checked out the Archos site, it looks nice to me.
But I figured, why would I still want to use Microsoft when I already has a PC?
I would much prefer Android cuz it has lots of potentials in the future.
So far Webstation seems to be the ideal one for my need.
I'll post a brief review once I got it.

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What does Microsoft have to do with the Archos 7IT?

The Archos 7IT will be running Android, not Windows. Just like the Archos 5IT.

The only Archos tablet that runs Windows is the Archos 9.

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I was thinkin about Archos 9.

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Archos has the worst naming conventions I have ever run into. There are multiple flavors of the Archos 5, Archos 7, and Archos 9 in production, out of production, and planned for production. Especially when buying from anyplace other than Archos (and there doesn't seem to be a lot of discounting going on) you need to make sure that you're getting the OS and CPU and whatever that you saw on the Archos site. For example, currently they make an Archos 5 with Android and one with something else. The Archos 7 is not available with Android yet. Note also that the Archos Android implementation cannot officially access the Android app store (although there's a hack for that).

The 9 does look interesting. but if you are looking for Android the new 7 and the 8 have just been announced:

http://www.archos.com/products/ht/in...try=us&lang=en

Also, you need to be aware that the number of announced tablets greatly exceeds the number of commercially available tablets and the number of commercially available tablets greatly exceeds the number of commercially available tablets with a warranty that's valid in your country (unless you live in the Far East). For tablets that you can buy now and get some kind of warranty on, take a look at:

http://www.dynamism.com/35/category.shtml
http://www.dynamism.com/71/category.shtml

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The two 5" tablets from Archos, that have different names:

Archos 5

Archos 5 Internet Tablet (Archos 5IT; the one with Android).

The same is true of the Archos 7.

The Archos 7 will not be running Android. The Archos 7 Internet Tablet will.

It appears that "Internet Tablet" is their way of differentiating between an Android and non-Android product.

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Actually the old 5 and 7 are called Internet Media Tablets. The Android version of the 5 is called an Internet Tablet. The newest 7 (and the 8) are called a Home Tablets. I'm not sure if there will be a 7-IT between the 7-IMT and 7-HT.

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GREAT!!
I just bought one last week.
ANd there's a brand new bid on eBay starting from $0.99!!
I bet the ending price will definitely be cheaper than the $275 I spent.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Camangi-Webs...item35a7ec8afa