Comments on: Thursday Poll: Will You Buy a $199 Google Branded Tablet?

By: Brad Chesney

Brad Chesney — Sun, 27 May 2012 00:58:00 +0000

I am a hard core linux/Unix admin and web back end developer. I barely use my rooted custom ROM tablet for anything besides reading and ultra beginner android/java development. Still, I would buy at $200.

By: tonysam1

tonysam1 — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:50:00 +0000

Nice I have the same setup. UX31 and GNex. I am missing a device for the middle ground between the two though.

By: NotSoSiniSter

NotSoSiniSter — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:25:00 +0000

If google is behind it, I would consider it to be of decent specs, or it will at least run very smoothly on ICS. Google won’t embarrass themselves with a shitty ass tablet. LIke this:
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2010/11/worst-gadget-ever-ars-reviews-a-99-android-tablet/

By: hoef

hoef — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:10:00 +0000

Only 7 inches? A little well endowed are we?

By: jamisles02

jamisles02 — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:31:00 +0000

I’m so used to my 10″ Xoom that when I see 7″ tablets, they look too small, so I’d have to vote no if it’s 7″

By: ryanallaire

ryanallaire — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:58:00 +0000

voted no, just don’t have a need for a tablet..

By: Everette Henry

Everette Henry — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:18:00 +0000

I am very excited about this tablet. I already on a Transformer Prime and love it. For me I want to purchase 2 of them. 1 for each of my boys. At this price point, knowing the games available, free and inexpensive games, books, netflix etc. it beats out getting a portable gaming system like the Nintendo 3DS. It has a lot of functionality with out breaking the bank.
I think this tablet will do very well if it is marketed correctly.

By: Troubled_Asian

Troubled_Asian — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:38:00 +0000

I agree with almost everything you’re saying. However, in this case, I hope Google is directly behind this poll. I want them to make this tablet, and I hope that they are paying attention to the minimum requirements that people are saying that it needs in order for people to buy it.

By: Troubled_Asian

Troubled_Asian — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:25:00 +0000

Although I have a Gnex and just purchased an ASUS ultrabook (which I love very much), I am still temped by the prospect of a $200 Nexus tablet. However, I would ONLY consider buying it if it has these things:
1. dual-core or better processor (wouldn’t it be nice if it had a tegra 3 or snapdragon 4)
2. micro sd slot
3. GPS
4.1GB of RAM
5. MicroUSB slot

By: David

David — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:24:00 +0000

Indeed, If storage is non expandable and rely’s on the cloud, that would be reason enough for me to not buy it even if it was gold plated.

By: paul_cus

paul_cus — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:44:00 +0000

I really like the TouchPad too. Probably the best hundred dollars I ever spent, actually. I think it’s great for browsing and I really like the way webOS works. Yeah, HP totally dropped the ball. All it needed was more apps.

By: Nolan

Nolan — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:38:00 +0000

If they can pump out $200 tablets why are phones ~$600 off contract?

By: Matt Locke

Matt Locke — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:31:00 +0000

Because the Kindle and Nook are competing ecosystems. They want the devices in as many hands as possible, in THEIR ecosystem. So, hitting the low side of the cost spectrum is the best way to get the OS out there.

Google is not after the people willing to spend several hundred dollars on a tablet with this product. You’re simply not the target.

By: Lizz.0

Lizz.0 — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

I’d rather pay $249 for something that doesn’t skimp on build quality

By: ivan bayu

ivan bayu — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:28:00 +0000

Is it just me, but i’d like to see 12inch tablet made as light as possible as notebook lcd alone.