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Title: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: SauD~ on March 08, 2011, 05:39:47 pm
(http://www.techmaish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Motorola-Xoom.jpg) vs (http://reviews.cnet.com/i/bto/20100127/hardware-01-20100127_610x355.jpg)

Which do you prefer and why?

Please do check this link out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9D59pb2M7M&feature=feedu
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: DrEvil on March 09, 2011, 12:05:18 pm
Apple iPad 2. No second thoughts on that.
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: SauD~ on March 09, 2011, 01:14:23 pm
Apple iPad 2. No second thoughts on that.
Have you seen Xoom?
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: DrEvil on March 09, 2011, 04:25:54 pm
Have you seen Xoom?

I have read its specifications and I am seriously not impressed. On the other hand, I love the iPad 2.  :D

Anyways I am a die hard Apple fan so obviously I'll prefer it over anything.  ;)
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: SauD~ on March 09, 2011, 04:29:07 pm
I have read its specifications and I am seriously not impressed. On the other hand, I love the iPad 2.  :D

Anyways I am a die hard Apple fan so obviously I'll prefer it over anything.  ;)
Xoom got android..
Is Fast, dual camera's
and much more :D
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: DrEvil on March 09, 2011, 04:30:09 pm
Xoom got android..
Is Fast, dual camera's
and much more :D

Have you seen the iPad 2?
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: SauD~ on March 09, 2011, 04:38:42 pm
Have you seen the iPad 2?
No,
There are lots of pics up on google but never know,
which one is the original.
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: DrEvil on March 09, 2011, 04:54:17 pm
No,
There are lots of pics up on google but never know,
which one is the original.
The iPad 2 was unveiled on 2nd March 2011 and will be released on 11th March 2011.

Take a look at these:
http://blog.gsmarena.com/a-carnival-of-apple-ipad-2-photos-all-in-one-place-images-galore/ (http://blog.gsmarena.com/a-carnival-of-apple-ipad-2-photos-all-in-one-place-images-galore/)
http://blog.gsmarena.com/watch-the-official-ipad-2-overview-right-here-video/ (http://blog.gsmarena.com/watch-the-official-ipad-2-overview-right-here-video/)
http://blog.gsmarena.com/heres-what-the-apple-ipad-2-turned-out-to-be-and-also-what-didnt/ (http://blog.gsmarena.com/heres-what-the-apple-ipad-2-turned-out-to-be-and-also-what-didnt/)
http://blog.gsmarena.com/pre-apple-ipad-2-event-fever-and-rumors-stay-tuned-for-the-big-announcement/ (http://blog.gsmarena.com/pre-apple-ipad-2-event-fever-and-rumors-stay-tuned-for-the-big-announcement/)
http://blog.gsmarena.com/apple-ipad-overview-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ (http://blog.gsmarena.com/apple-ipad-overview-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/)
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: SauD~ on March 09, 2011, 05:08:57 pm
The iPad 2 was unveiled on 2nd March 2011 and will be released on 11th March 2011.

Take a look at these:
http://blog.gsmarena.com/a-carnival-of-apple-ipad-2-photos-all-in-one-place-images-galore/ (http://blog.gsmarena.com/a-carnival-of-apple-ipad-2-photos-all-in-one-place-images-galore/)
http://blog.gsmarena.com/watch-the-official-ipad-2-overview-right-here-video/ (http://blog.gsmarena.com/watch-the-official-ipad-2-overview-right-here-video/)
http://blog.gsmarena.com/heres-what-the-apple-ipad-2-turned-out-to-be-and-also-what-didnt/ (http://blog.gsmarena.com/heres-what-the-apple-ipad-2-turned-out-to-be-and-also-what-didnt/)
http://blog.gsmarena.com/pre-apple-ipad-2-event-fever-and-rumors-stay-tuned-for-the-big-announcement/ (http://blog.gsmarena.com/pre-apple-ipad-2-event-fever-and-rumors-stay-tuned-for-the-big-announcement/)
http://blog.gsmarena.com/apple-ipad-overview-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ (http://blog.gsmarena.com/apple-ipad-overview-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/)
By the way can you tell whats diff between iphone and ipad, excluding the fact that ipad has a larger screen ::)
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: DrEvil on March 09, 2011, 05:25:29 pm
By the way can you tell whats diff between iphone and ipad, excluding the fact that ipad has a larger screen ::)

iPad (2) has more memory options than the iPhone 4; it has a more powerful processor (A5 chip) than the iPhone 4 (A4 chip); iPad 2 has a bigger battery than the iPhone 4; The iPad has a bigger battery than the iPhone; You can make calls on the iPhone but not on the iPad; The iPhone has more sensors than the iPad. Rest depends on your use.

I have both iPhone 3GS and iPad (1st generation), they are equally good when it comes to usability because they both run the same OS. But using iPad is more fun but not easy to carry.
 
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: SauD~ on March 09, 2011, 05:45:49 pm
iPad (2) has more memory options than the iPhone 4; it has a more powerful processor (A5 chip) than the iPhone 4 (A4 chip); iPad 2 has a bigger battery than the iPhone 4; The iPad has a bigger battery than the iPhone; You can make calls on the iPhone but not on the iPad; The iPhone has more sensors than the iPad. Rest depends on your use.

I have both iPhone 3GS and iPad (1st generation), they are equally good when it comes to usability because they both run the same OS. But using iPad is more fun but not easy to carry.
 
Great,
you are a fan ::)
i hate ipad because its too big, i would rather buy an iphone than ipad :P

but i was impressed by Xoom and will buy after boards ::)
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: Nobody on March 13, 2011, 07:41:15 am
xoom uses android 3.0 (honeycomb) which is the latest android version.
android being open, will have more & better apps.
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Tablets/ci.MOTOROLA-XOOM-US-EN.overview

check apple page for ipad 2 it's officially out now!
uses dual-core A5 chip
it's also thinner and lighter than ipad 1
starting at $500
http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/
DrEvil, buying it?

i have iphone, only thing about it is it's touch interface! it can't get better than it. ;)
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: SauD~ on March 13, 2011, 07:43:02 am
xoom uses android 3.0 (honeycomb) which is the latest android version.
android being open, will have more & better apps.
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Tablets/ci.MOTOROLA-XOOM-US-EN.overview

check apple page for ipad 2 it's officially out now!
uses dual-core A5 chip
it's also thinner and lighter than ipad 1
starting at $500
http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/
DrEvil, buying it?

i have iphone, only thing about it is it's touch interface! it can't get better than it. ;)
So if you get a chance to buy any of them, which would you prefer and why? ::)
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: Nobody on March 13, 2011, 08:00:16 am
i vote for Xoom!
Reason

Features      Xoom                       iPad 1.5 aka 2
Display      10.1inch                     9.7inch
Resolution      1280x800               1024x768
Memory/RAM   1GB                          unknown
Sensors      Accelerometer,                 Accelerometer,
              Magnetometer,                  Ambient light sensor,
              Gyroscope,                       Gyroscope
             Ambient light sensor,
                 Barometer   
Battery      10Hrs with Video/Internet   10Hrs with Video/Internet
Movie Editing   Movie Editing Sofwtare       iMovie
Storage      32GB (expandable slot)           16-64GB (no slots)
Camera      5MP (main) 2MP        5MP (main) VGA
Processor      Nvidia Tegra, Dual Core 1Ghz   A5 Dual Core, 1Ghz
OS               Android 3.0              iOS 4.3
Video               720p                         720p
Price               $729                             $799
Browser               Chrome                            Safari

Also Xoom supports Flash while apple doesn't.
No Big Brother

When you get an iPad, Apple determines what apps you can download and what apps you can't --- and it uses a heavy hand. It's banned many apps, even once banning one by Pulitzer prize winning cartoonist Mark Fiore, until publicity forced Apple to change its mind. And Apple also banned an app that allowed people to get information from the WikiLeaks site. Such an app is available for free for Android.
With the Xoom, you can download any app you want, either through the Android Market, or from the Web.

Better built-in apps

Google's built-in apps, including Gmail, Google Maps, and Google Calendar, beat anything built into the iPad. And because of the Xoom's Tegra 2 chip, you'll be able to use vector graphics and 3D rendering in Google Maps.




Ever wondered what's in a ipad?
check the picture.  ;D
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: SauD~ on March 13, 2011, 08:05:50 am
i vote for Xoom!
Reason

Features      Xoom                       iPad 1.5 aka 2
Display      10.1inch                     9.7inch
Resolution      1280x800               1024x768
Memory/RAM   1GB                          unknown
Sensors      Accelerometer,                 Accelerometer,
              Magnetometer,                  Ambient light sensor,
              Gyroscope,                       Gyroscope
             Ambient light sensor,
                 Barometer   
Battery      10Hrs with Video/Internet   10Hrs with Video/Internet
Movie Editing   Movie Editing Sofwtare       iMovie
Storage      32GB (expandable slot)           16-64GB (no slots)
Camera      5MP (main) 2MP        5MP (main) VGA
Processor      Nvidia Tegra, Dual Core 1Ghz   A5 Dual Core, 1Ghz
OS               Android 3.0              iOS 4.3
Video               720p                         720p
Price               $729                             $799
Browser               Chrome                            Safari

Also Xoom supports Flash while apple doesn't.
No Big Brother

When you get an iPad, Apple determines what apps you can download and what apps you can't --- and it uses a heavy hand. It's banned many apps, even once banning one by Pulitzer prize winning cartoonist Mark Fiore, until publicity forced Apple to change its mind. And Apple also banned an app that allowed people to get information from the WikiLeaks site. Such an app is available for free for Android.
With the Xoom, you can download any app you want, either through the Android Market, or from the Web.

Better built-in apps

Google's built-in apps, including Gmail, Google Maps, and Google Calendar, beat anything built into the iPad. And because of the Xoom's Tegra 2 chip, you'll be able to use vector graphics and 3D rendering in Google Maps.




Ever wondered what's in a ipad?
check the picture.  ;D
Man, i love you :D :P
Xoom FTW!!

loooooool at the picture :D
by the way, you sent me asus and i didn't get it till now :( xD
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: DrEvil on March 13, 2011, 05:49:05 pm
i vote for Xoom!
Reason

Features      Xoom                       iPad 1.5 aka 2
Display      10.1inch                     9.7inch
Resolution      1280x800               1024x768
Memory/RAM   1GB                          unknown
Sensors      Accelerometer,                 Accelerometer,
              Magnetometer,                  Ambient light sensor,
              Gyroscope,                       Gyroscope
             Ambient light sensor,
                 Barometer   
Battery      10Hrs with Video/Internet   10Hrs with Video/Internet
Movie Editing   Movie Editing Sofwtare       iMovie
Storage      32GB (expandable slot)           16-64GB (no slots)
Camera      5MP (main) 2MP        5MP (main) VGA
Processor      Nvidia Tegra, Dual Core 1Ghz   A5 Dual Core, 1Ghz
OS               Android 3.0              iOS 4.3
Video               720p                         720p
Price               $729                             $799
Browser               Chrome                            Safari

Also Xoom supports Flash while apple doesn't.
No Big Brother

When you get an iPad, Apple determines what apps you can download and what apps you can't --- and it uses a heavy hand. It's banned many apps, even once banning one by Pulitzer prize winning cartoonist Mark Fiore, until publicity forced Apple to change its mind. And Apple also banned an app that allowed people to get information from the WikiLeaks site. Such an app is available for free for Android.
With the Xoom, you can download any app you want, either through the Android Market, or from the Web.

Better built-in apps

Google's built-in apps, including Gmail, Google Maps, and Google Calendar, beat anything built into the iPad. And because of the Xoom's Tegra 2 chip, you'll be able to use vector graphics and 3D rendering in Google Maps.




Ever wondered what's in a ipad?
check the picture.  ;D

Haters are gonna hate...  ;) :D :D
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: Nobody on March 25, 2011, 02:11:43 pm
just admit it. Xoom is better than iPAD 2 ;)
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: DrEvil on April 01, 2011, 06:50:03 am
just admit it. Xoom is better than iPAD 2 ;)

Just use iPad for one or two days and then let me know whether you changed your mind or not...  ;) :D
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: Nobody on April 19, 2011, 07:42:32 am
i've used my friend's iPAD. ;)
i'm sticking to my opinion.
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: EMO123 on May 19, 2011, 11:19:04 am
lookwise motorola xoom rules else i dont know
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: Vin on May 19, 2011, 12:39:05 pm
Yo I'm thinking of buying an iPad 2. :o Kyaa karuu?
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: EMO123 on May 19, 2011, 12:41:49 pm
Ema Pu6ay nai Kharidi Levay

dont think Buy it buddy
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: Vin on May 19, 2011, 12:44:38 pm
Gujjuuuu xD Okay, yeah. Hu kharidi lees. xD I needed expert opinions. Cool thread.
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: EMO123 on May 19, 2011, 12:46:34 pm
Gujjuuuu xD Okay, yeah. Hu kharidi lees. xD I needed expert opinions. Cool thread.
you also gujju i thouht that any other will reply for my gujju
good
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: Vin on May 19, 2011, 12:47:51 pm
you also gujju i thouht that any other will reply for my gujju
good

me no gujju. But brought up amongst :P Cool people Gujaratis :P :D
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: EMO123 on May 19, 2011, 12:51:37 pm
me no gujju. But brought up amongst :P Cool people Gujaratis :P :D
thanxx
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: DrEvil on May 24, 2011, 02:03:05 pm
Yo I'm thinking of buying an iPad 2. :o Kyaa karuu?

Go for it. But don't buy the white one because it spoils your fun when watching a movie or a video as the white borders distract you a lot. Close your eyes and get the black one. I am getting mine in July!  ;D
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: Master_Key on May 24, 2011, 03:01:03 pm
Go for it. But don't buy the white one because it spoils your fun when watching a movie or a video as the white borders distract you a lot. Close your eyes and get the black one. I am getting mine in July!  ;D
This july. Great! 32GB, WiFi 3G, What else?
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: EMO123 on May 24, 2011, 03:02:15 pm
This july. Great! 32GB, WiFi 3G, What else?
3G it would also  be upgraded
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: Nobody on May 25, 2011, 11:50:25 am
You should also consider playbook & Galaxy tab. ;)
Title: Re: Motorola Xoom vs Apple ipad
Post by: EMO123 on May 25, 2011, 11:52:02 am
You should also consider playbook & Galaxy tab. ;)
galaxy tab is an good option too