What is the best current or upcoming tablet device with Android?

I am in the market for a tablet device. I want something that runs Android and that can run any app or game, including 3D games, without any problems. Something that has HDMI output and preferably one that I can use outside in the sunlight.

What is the best one to get?

Is the iPad 2 any good? I read an article that said the iPad 2 is just a minor upgrade and that the iPad 3 will be the next big thing.

I am anxious to get one, but I am willing to wait a few months if something really good is expected to come out soon.

To be honest, now that the rest of the market is going in, you should wait. By the end of the year we'll have devices from, Asus, Acer, Dell, Lenovo, LG,Motorola, HTC, Samsung, Sony, Viewsonic, etc. Most will use fast dual cores, or quad cores (ARM, Nvidia Tegra, AMD APU, etc.). As for the next tablet of interest, well the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Will run Android 3.0, have a dual core 1.2ghz cpu, 1 GB ram, 1280x800 screen, lighter and thinner than the iPad 2. Apple only had a lead on the market, but some very large players are coming in.

Okay, what about a tablet with the iOS? Is the iPad 2 the best one? Bryan_Williams

The Asus Transformer is the best right now in terms of Android.

Yea I'm desperately trying to get an Asus Transformer. After playing with the Acer Iconia A500 and Moto Xoom for a couple hours at Best Buy yesterday, they're exactly what I want. Only the Xoom is considerably more expensive and not competitive at this stage. Acer was nice, but $50 more ($100 for me with tax since it seems to be at BB only), and the IPS display on the transformer is better.

Hopefully they will be readily available by the end of May, if not might try to hold out to see what all the upcomming manufacturers are offering. Even reported there could be Tegra 3 tablets in August. http://www.geek.com/articles/chips/nvidia-confirms-quad-core-tegra-3-chip-in-tablets-by-august-20110216/

^DO WANT Tegra 3 tablet! Never was really interested in tablets but I figure they'd be great for watching movies and stuff at school or when trying to fall asleep.

I setup a Xoom at work for someone and could of ordered one for myself. They are very nice, but in all honesty it didn't blow me away probably because I've been using Droid phones for over two years and the tablets are basically Droid's with bigger screens and as of right now fewer apps. The bigger screen is nice, but again I have a nice laptop so I wouldn't use it that often. If you don't have a laptop then it would definitely be of more use. If you don't have a smart phone, then it will probably blow you away.rastan

Asus has discovered the sweet spot for tablets with the Transformer. Great features for $400 msrp to start. The demand for this thing is outrageous. Any time someone has it in stock, it sells out within minutes, if not seconds. I was originally interested in the Xoom when it came out, but $600+ turned me off pretty quickly.

the ipad2 with the a5 processor is really fast and the screen works great , it is way faster than the previous model or even the ipod touch or iphone. the 16 gig black for 499 is the one to get. plus the battery life is the best, and it fits perfect in your hands. try one out at the apple stores, i got one and everyone loves it, and by the way flash will be coming soon for free,

the ipad2 with the a5 processor is really fast and the screen works great , it is way faster than the previous model or even the ipod touch or iphone. the 16 gig black for 499 is the one to get. plus the battery life is the best, and it fits perfect in your hands. try one out at the apple stores, i got one and everyone loves it, and by the way flash will be coming soon for free,

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$499. at the apple store yes. 16gig wifi only no 3g.

Get the iPad 2 or one of the new Galaxy Tabs from Samsung. I can't recommend the Xoom. The screen is sub-par, the cameras are bad, and the software doesn't feel finished. The A5 and Exynos CPUs in the iPad 2 and GTab are also much faster than the Tegra 2, which is pretty stuttery...

You can get an ipad the first one for 400 dollars from bestbuy, sure you can find it cheaper esle were 16 gb with no 3g

I am in the market for a tablet device. I want something that runs Android and that can run any app or game, including 3D games, without any problems. Something that has HDMI output and preferably one that I can use outside in the sunlight.

What is the best one to get?

Is the iPad 2 any good? I read an article that said the iPad 2 is just a minor upgrade and that the iPad 3 will be the next big thing.

I am anxious to get one, but I am willing to wait a few months if something really good is expected to come out soon.

Bryan_Williams

ipad 2 is not a small upgrade in terms of power, but the problem is the software isnt going to use the boost for a while, otherwise it'll be limited to newer userws only (like people who own PS2's cant play PS3 games)

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I am in the market for a tablet device. I want something that runs Android and that can run any app or game, including 3D games, without any problems. Something that has HDMI output and preferably one that I can use outside in the sunlight.

What is the best one to get?

Is the iPad 2 any good? I read an article that said the iPad 2 is just a minor upgrade and that the iPad 3 will be the next big thing.

I am anxious to get one, but I am willing to wait a few months if something really good is expected to come out soon.

kungfool69

ipad 2 is not a small upgrade in terms of power, but the problem is the software isnt going to use the boost for a while, otherwise it'll be limited to newer userws only (like people who own PS2's cant play PS3 games)

Can't recall where but I remember reading two articles stating the iPad 2 was nothing more than a new iOS (Which can be installed on iPad 1) and a newer CPU. Besides that everything is exactly the same.

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I am in the market for a tablet device. I want something that runs Android and that can run any app or game, including 3D games, without any problems. Something that has HDMI output and preferably one that I can use outside in the sunlight.

What is the best one to get?

Is the iPad 2 any good? I read an article that said the iPad 2 is just a minor upgrade and that the iPad 3 will be the next big thing.

I am anxious to get one, but I am willing to wait a few months if something really good is expected to come out soon.

ChubbyGuy40

ipad 2 is not a small upgrade in terms of power, but the problem is the software isnt going to use the boost for a while, otherwise it'll be limited to newer userws only (like people who own PS2's cant play PS3 games)

Can't recall where but I remember reading two articles stating the iPad 2 was nothing more than a new iOS (Which can be installed on iPad 1) and a newer CPU. Besides that everything is exactly the same.

ipad 1 was a single core A4 with 256mb RAM vs the ipad 2 Dual core A5 with 512mb of ram....so its not just a minor upgrade. Like i said, i just dont think we will SEE an upgrade in actual uses due to apple still catering for ipad 1's in software dev.

I found a website that is taking preorders for the Asus Eee Pad Transformer and I have a couple of questions.

Is it powerful enough to handle any game and app in the market?

Do all games and apps that are currently available in the market work on 3.0?

You own a Transformer? Can you tell me if NESoid, SNESoid, Gameboid, and GENSoid work on it?

Also, do you know of any wireless or bluetooth keyboards that are compatible?

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I just tried SNESoid, kept force closing after about a minute. Probably cause I dled an older version of the app. Was running the games perfectly fine until crashing though. I have no experience with those apps, just tried SNESoid out for the first time. XDA forums may have solutions/tips to make it run properly if there is even a problem.

I just heard today the Moto Xoom was the first to receive the Android 3.1 update. This added tons of support for usb devices, like Xbox 360 controllers. So if you're really into the roms I'd recommend getting the dock for the Transformer if you pick this tablet, as the dock has usb 2.0 ports, while the transformer tablet itself does not.

The Acer Iconia has a usb port on the tablet, and the Xoom has a mini.

You'll find tons of useful info on all the android tablets here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/index.php

Ok I just was playing the latest version of SNESoid Lite, games ran perfectly smooth and no crashing in the few I tried. Also set it to 60fps. Freaking hard using the controls on the touchscreen though.

Damn you, think I may try to get the docking station now if it will support a ps3 controller.

Thanks for the update. If it does support a controller, let me know. I may get it too.

Hey, do you know if games from Gameloft.com will work with the Asus Transformer? I tried to buy a game from there, but it told me that I need to provide my carrier. I am specifically interested in Gangstar Miami Vindication. That game looks great.