Incognizant

Join Date 01/2011

Xoom vs. Transformer vs. Iconia a500 vs. Galaxy Tab Anyone?

Hey all,

So I've been debating this for a while. I've been meaning to get my dad a gift for father's day but I can't decide which one I want from the following choices:

1) Motorola Xoom

2) Asus Transformer

3) Acer Iconia a500

4) Samsung Galaxy Tab

Now, I've reviewed the specs and all and I'm partially leaning towards the Motorola, but I thought I'd post here to see if anyone has had any experiences with the following products and their thoughts on it.

Much thanks!

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Philly0381

Join Date 11/2004

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I don't have a Tablet but I think the key thing to look at is what will your father use if for.

Is this something he might use in connection with work or only for personal use?

Does one of these have features that your father would appreciate?

Is he a book reader? (you want one that has a screen that can be read outdoors as well as indoors)

I think you can see where I'm going with this. All too often we want to get the best item and one that we like, not the one that will be useful to the person whom we are giving it to.

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It's for personal use. Haha... yeah, I know what you mean. If it were up to him, he'd tell me not to get it since he thinks I should save my money and he doesn't need it. But.. my mind's made up and I'm stubborn. =D.

As for being a book reader, I'd say he's the farthest thing from that. He'll probably do much more video viewing and internet surfing. Indoor and outdoor use would most likely be 50% each and I know the Xoom has some issues with glare. But the appearance is a little more pleasing to the eye, IMO. The Samsung Galaxy just seems to be lacking when I compare the camera megapixels and etc, but it's so much lighter.

Ohhh.. decisions decisions. Regardless, thanks for your help. Appreciate it.

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Philly0381

Join Date 11/2004

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What would also help you in making a decision is if you can go to one place, like Best Buy, and they would have all the tablets there. You can then get a hands on feel for what each offers. Worth a try.

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Quoting Incognizant,

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If it were up to him, he'd tell me not to get it since he thinks I should save my money and he doesn't need it.

Give him the gift of appreciating/accepting his wishes and save your money.

Get him something HE wants ...

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