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Ultimately everyone who wants a tablet will have to make a private decision of what they want for themselves. I have both an iPad (well I got it for my three ye

Ultimately everyone who wants a tablet will have to make a private decision of what they want for themselves. I have both an iPad (well I got it for my three year old daughter) and a Galaxy Tab and I have to say I love them both and they both have been life changing. If you get a Xoom, I doubt you'll be disappointed, because going from not having a tablet to getting one is going to be an amazing experience. I don't imagine the Xoom is being marketed to people who already have an iPad so there you go. Get an iPad for the many (wonderful) apps and media or get an android tablet because despite the many flaws in Android, it is a kick ass operating system and because you can actually purchase kindle, nook and epub titles directly from the e-reader apps. Listen to all the pundits and reviews, and then make a thoughtful decision and be happy with the one you made. Steve Jobs and John Gruber might not see it this way, but despite that there is some truth in the 'copy cat' nature of Android, it is a good thing that iOS has competition. It's not just lackluster competition either, Android is awesome. Nuff' said.

tuhin 16y ago
I seriously think that Android is the best thing to happen to iOS. Despite the design flaws, fragmentation, issues and every other bug, Android is the nearest thing to a competitor that iOS has. Yes, I am aware there is something called Windows Mobile 7. The very fragmentation and ubiquity of Android is its strength. While for US, I do not know how the economics work, but for a country like India, not everyone can or would afford to buy a phone for Rs. 30,000 (~USD 666.7). What Android is great at is tapping THAT market who are looking for a better than average experience with mobile. I mean if every one was going for the premium buyer who would make good experiences for the not so affluent. I have an iPhone, an MBP and will now be spending on the iPad 2. But then I look around and feel so happy that my friends, my juniors from college can afford a decent enough phone without sacrificing on the joys of modern technology and design in mobile OS.
- maguay 16y ago
  What does the average unlocked Android device cost there? In Thailand, most Android phones are still USD $400+. Oddly enough, last-gen Blackberry devices are the most popular smartphones (semi-smartphone) here since they're often USD $150-$200 unlocked. The HTC tattoo is cheaper, as are a couple others, but for the most part, Android is nearly as premium as iOS here.
  - sankara 16y ago
    Starts at about $150; decent ones are about $300. (http://www.flipkart.com/android-all-mobiles?query=android&sort=price_asc http://www.flipkart.com/android-all-mobiles?query=android&#3...).
    - maguay 16y ago
      Neat; I'll have to check and see if prices are down here or not. Haven't checked in several months.
  - cdr 16y ago
    The LG Optimus [V/S/U] (LG 670) is a great phone for the price - it can be had in the US for $130 without a contract.

tuhin 16y ago

I seriously think that Android is the best thing to happen to iOS. Despite the design flaws, fragmentation, issues and every other bug, Android is the nearest thing to a competitor that iOS has. Yes, I am aware there is something called Windows Mobile 7. The very fragmentation and ubiquity of Android is its strength. While for US, I do not know how the economics work, but for a country like India, not everyone can or would afford to buy a phone for Rs. 30,000 (~USD 666.7). What Android is great at is tapping THAT market who are looking for a better than average experience with mobile. I mean if every one was going for the premium buyer who would make good experiences for the not so affluent. I have an iPhone, an MBP and will now be spending on the iPad 2. But then I look around and feel so happy that my friends, my juniors from college can afford a decent enough phone without sacrificing on the joys of modern technology and design in mobile OS.

maguay 16y ago
What does the average unlocked Android device cost there? In Thailand, most Android phones are still USD $400+. Oddly enough, last-gen Blackberry devices are the most popular smartphones (semi-smartphone) here since they're often USD $150-$200 unlocked. The HTC tattoo is cheaper, as are a couple others, but for the most part, Android is nearly as premium as iOS here.
- sankara 16y ago
  Starts at about $150; decent ones are about $300. (http://www.flipkart.com/android-all-mobiles?query=android&sort=price_asc http://www.flipkart.com/android-all-mobiles?query=android&#3...).
  - maguay 16y ago
    Neat; I'll have to check and see if prices are down here or not. Haven't checked in several months.
- cdr 16y ago
  The LG Optimus [V/S/U] (LG 670) is a great phone for the price - it can be had in the US for $130 without a contract.