Comments on: Deal: Best Buy Selling Galaxy Tab 8.9 For $350, Throws In A Keyboard Dock For Free

By: Charles J.

Charles J. — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:16:00 +0000

I have my android phone that I take everywhere with me, that I customize to my liking. Which is why I enjoy the google experience better in a phone. I couldn’t use the iPhone it’s to restricting for something I use everyday as a pocket computer so to speak. For work or heavy lifting, I use my laptop. This is why the iPad works for me, because I’m not using it to replace anything. It’s a niche device that I enjoy, that serves it’s purpose.

By: GawkerRedesignSucks

GawkerRedesignSucks — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:27:00 +0000

I don’t understand how your browser can be laggy on the TFP. I’m on a TouchPad and my browser is smooth as silk. You’ve got WAY more powerful hardware.

Although I’m using a custom ROM and Dolphin Browser HD. That may be the difference.

By: GawkerRedesignSucks

GawkerRedesignSucks — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:22:00 +0000

If all you want to do is play games, I can see why you like the iPad. I’ve had both and I’m definitely happier with Android for work (ICS that is).

By: GawkerRedesignSucks

GawkerRedesignSucks — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:19:00 +0000

Meh.

I have an iPad 2 and it was cool until I put ICS on my TouchPad. I gave the iPad to my wife and I haven’t had a single situation in which I was like “Man, I wish I had my iPad right now.” ICS really is nice on a tablet. I can only imagine the experience if I had some newer hardware.

On another note: You may have been better off saving a hundred bucks and getting an iPad 2. Seems like there’s been nothing but negative articles about the new iPad.

By: Steve S.

Steve S. — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:55:00 +0000

Just picked this up for number wife. It’s a great deal! So far the only downside is the camera. Its pretty slow.

By: Dlaciv12

Dlaciv12 — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:03:00 +0000

Apps maybe but the OS is NOT tablet ready. All that real estate for a grid if icons? No thanks.

By: Charles J.

Charles J. — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:17:00 +0000

I agree with you guys, not only are they better, but there’s more. I’m like “this is where all the apps have been hiding”! I’ve been playing Sky Gamblers, NBA Jam, Home Run Battle 2, Temple Run and more! Most of these games can’t be found on Google Play. I’m sorry but my eyes have been enlightened, google play needs a ton of work.

By: r0lct

r0lct — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:49:00 +0000

yeah, me neither, anyone else check this out?

By: rukkus78

rukkus78 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:05:00 +0000

me too heh.

By: ArmanUV

ArmanUV — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:52:00 +0000

It’s not just about polish. The ease of use of the functionality of ipad apps is superior in my experince and I have an iPad and a HP touchpad running ICS.
ICS isn’t that different from honeycomb in terms of UI. The speed is definitely imporved but nothing groundbreaking like the jump from 2.3 to ICS on phones.
One VERY important thing that’s missing on ics is multitouch gestures on ipad (four finger up for multitasking, pinch to got to home screen, …). When you get to use them you never want to go back. It feels extremely natural and responsive to swipe 4 fingers to quickly switch between apps.

By: DanSke

DanSke — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:48:00 +0000

To buy or not to buy. That is the question.

Eh, tempting, but I think a bigger, better tablet is on its way and that is why we see these deals popping up so they can clear out the inventory.

By: LionStone

LionStone — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:29:00 +0000

To me, I don’t really care about how polished an app is (they’re close enough for me)…its the form factor and UI I’m using the apps on that I care about. The ipad is clunky and hefty compared to my 10.1 and their OS is well, we know how old that is. Soon ICS will be on the 10.1 and it will be a nice upgrade. The customizations (different keyboard etc. if I wish), widgets, slim form factor, superior UI and other small things such as: better FFC (2.0mp) and flash for rear camera, are what keeps me All Android. Yes, the small things are not used that often but it’s still nice to have options whereas on any ipad, you don’t. My sister got the new one so I’ve been checking it out, the screen is nice though

By: Interpol818

Interpol818 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:19:00 +0000

Yup. Same here gnex and ipad3. Love it

By: quiklives

quiklives — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:01:00 +0000

Ugh, so freaking tempting. I’m holding out for the Nexus tablet, though. I like the smaller tabs better…I’d really love to see a keyboard dock for that one!

By: cucabueno

cucabueno — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:53:00 +0000

so they do plan on releasing it…?