bergie | # 871 | 2010-10-31, 15:10 | Report

While I don't have real percentages, it appears PR1.3 improved N900 battery life significantly (I've forgotten to charge at night a couple of times, and that wasn't the problem it was with PR1.2). So I'm sure similar could be achieved in Android with some focus on the issue...

lemmyslender | # 872 | 2010-10-31, 16:46 | Report

Anyone see that Sears is offering a 10" tablet this weekend? Viewsonic G-Tablet.

According to Sears, it's a Tegra 2 cpu, Android 2.2, 1024x600, HDMI, usb, 1GB ram, 16gb storage, bluetooth, wifi n. No 3G, GPS. $379 ($399 regular).

Early reviews indicated it had an atom cpu nd would dual boot Win7 / Android 1.6. This may be a special North American version.

Sounds very tempting if it really is a tegra 2 / 2.2. Any thought since you guys seem to be watching tablets closely?

SD69 | # 873 | 2010-10-31, 18:37 | Report

Link? I don't see "G-Tablet" but assuming you are talking about this or some previous version:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...01000P?prdNo=5

I think they have a mistake. The viewpad is hitting the market now in various forms and definitely uses the Intel atom. Intel 1.66 is in the product description. NVIDIA Tegra 2 is a mistake I think, and also HDMI.

lemmyslender | # 874 | 2010-10-31, 19:34 | Report

That's the one I'm talking about. But, according to engadget there should be one around $429 (september price) out. Don't know which one Sears has, but it m6 be worth a look.

SD69 | # 875 | 2010-10-31, 19:58 | Report

I don't think the G-Tablet would be launched at Sears without some marketing.

I plan to look at elocity A7 when it hits the stores in a few weeks and if there is any other tablet with tegra 2 and HDMI around then, I'll look at it too.

Rebski | # 876 | 2010-10-31, 20:33 | Report

Is anyone interested in the Archos 101? It looks wonderful and cheap too. A tablet only not a phone.

For scale in the hand
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e2zX...eature=related

Archos
http://www.archos.com/products/ta/ar...try=gb&lang=en

Prices
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/s_ac...rch/index.html

If it is worth discussing then maybe someone would like to start a new thread so as not to hijack this one?

etuoyo | # 877 | 2010-10-31, 22:30 | Report

For that price it looks very good. Only problem is the lack of andrid market. If there was a guarantee of a hack to load the market on it I think I would get the 7 inch version (although I think I heard that the 7 inch version is resistive which would make it a definite no go for me).

EDIT: Just checked and the 7 inch version is capacitive. But is only 800x480 resolution so probably not ideal for such a big screen.

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SD69 | # 878 | 2010-10-31, 22:41 | Report

A 10 inch Android tablet makes no sense to me. I prefer the 7 inch size anyway since it's mobile (for me) and resistive doesn't bother me.

lemmyslender | # 879 | 2010-10-31, 22:44 | Report

Seems that the Tab is the tablet to beat, so I don't think it hurts to point out some competition. Although, if there is interest in a particular tablet, it should probably have it's own thread.

On a Tab related note, looks like it is now available for pre-order on amazon for T-Mobile for $700, although acording to this, you can get it for $400 on contract.

Sounds like the best price so far.

etuoyo | # 880 | 2010-10-31, 23:05 | Report

Agree completely. Unfortunately the only 7 inch android (apart from the archos one which has a resolution which is too low) is waaaaaay tooooo expensive. I am now considering getting the 10 inch archos for the wife (apparently it is very easy to get the android market on it - just download something called market4archos). She can use it for what she uses her laptop for now - going on facebook, viewing facebook photos, reading Daily Mail website. Then when the Tab has a sensible price or there is another high quality 7 inch android which is reasonably priced I may get it for myself.