Sony's tablet...Is it worth it?

[macnerd123]

When the competition absolutely sucks, the nature of replies will be predictable.

Even if there's some positive aspect to the Sony product or most other non-ipad tablets, there is usually something overwhelmingly lousy about them that 9 times out of 10 it doesn't make the purchase worth it. Probably for the same reasons Apple's competitors can barely move product. Very simply, Apple has perfected the basics of a touch-based device. No matter how many features the competition would like to cram inside a slab, the basics are usually sorely lacking in terms of how the interface interacts with the hardware - that is, optimization.

This isn't as simple as Pro-Apple, con everyone else, though it's remarkably easy (and in many cases understandable) to hold such a view. However, when the competition is so far behind Apple in User Experience, most of the commenters who happen to make that a priority (which is only natural) will warn prospective buyers of non-Apple tablets to be careful about what they're about to get themselves into. Buyer's remorse sucks.

I plan on buying the transformer prime from somewhere that I can return it back to so, if for some reason, it does not work as I'd hoped, I can return it and just go the classic "Apple Route".

 

[*LTD*]

I plan on buying the transformer prime from somewhere that I can return it back to so, if for some reason, it does not work as I'd hoped, I can return it and just go the classic "Apple Route".

Good idea. Keep that receipt, and enjoy trying out the Transformer Prime. Nothing to lose.

 

[macnerd123]

Made a Decision

So I got a blackberry playbook in the end...$200.00 from amazon. It was a great deal so I couldn't refuse. I know that I'll be happy to use it, but I definitely will make a larger tablet purchase in the future...iPad 4 or 5?

 

[3lionsbecks]

So I got a blackberry playbook in the end...$200.00 from amazon. It was a great deal so I couldn't refuse. I know that I'll be happy to use it, but I definitely will make a larger tablet purchase in the future...iPad 4 or 5?

IF OS 2 ends up coming out in Feb and it has all the features promised then youve got yourself a nice little tablet there and didnt break the bank so if the newest iPad blows you away it isnt that big a deal to upgrade

 

[macnerd123]

IF OS 2 ends up coming out in Feb and it has all the features promised then youve got yourself a nice little tablet there and didnt break the bank so if the newest iPad blows you away it isnt that big a deal to upgrade

Yea... I've been doing my research but I hardly know anything about blackberry, especially their operating system. What exactly is OS 2 going to bring anyway?

 

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I like the look of a Sony tablet.

 

[3lionsbecks]

Yea... I've been doing my research but I hardly know anything about blackberry, especially their operating system. What exactly is OS 2 going to bring anyway?

native email app
native calander app
native contacts app
spell check auto correct/suggest
Android App player
BB video store
enhanced video chat

are a few of the upgrades that are Supposed to be released before the end of Feb.

 

[Navdakilla]

It basically comes down to android vs ios.. personally I have had android (last year) and like iOS better. I can see why people love android, but for me, iOS is the way to go.

Although I'm sure android has made huge strides since last year

 

[macnerd123]

after spending a few days with the Playbook, I do like it. The touch screen is very responsive and web browsing is seamless, even with flash (although I tend to keep that off to save battery). I'd have to say that in many aspects it is not as good as an iPad, especially in app variety (but hopefully OS 2.0 will change that) and also the screen size is kind of small. One thing I have to say though, is that it has better multitasking than iOS because you can actually see the unopened window and what is going on in it rather than just seeing an icon for the unused application like in iOS.

 

[bluemonkeyguy]

Meh, it really depends on the intended use of the tablet. Seems like the Sony will be more PS oriented and the environment will be more for games but who knows.

 

[caligomez]

after spending a few days with the Playbook, I do like it. The touch screen is very responsive and web browsing is seamless, even with flash (although I tend to keep that off to save battery). I'd have to say that in many aspects it is not as good as an iPad, especially in app variety (but hopefully OS 2.0 will change that) and also the screen size is kind of small. One thing I have to say though, is that it has better multitasking than iOS because you can actually see the unopened window and what is going on in it rather than just seeing an icon for the unused application like in iOS.

I don't think their next OS will necessarily get more developers to create apps for the BB ecosystem.. Their platform is on the decline, and developing for BB is expensive and time consuming. Even if successful on promoting app development, BB has a looong way to go to catch up. Nowadays, developers are just focusing on Android and iOS. I don't see that shifting anytime soon..

Do you have a BB phone? If not, what app are you using for email? Safari and Mail are the apps that I use 90% of the time.. Can't imagine a tablet without email.. Also, is the tablet comfortable for note taking?

I agree on your comment about multitasking.

 

[3lionsbecks]

I don't think their next OS will necessarily get more developers to create apps for the BB ecosystem.. Their platform is on the decline, and developing for BB is expensive and time consuming. Even if successful on promoting app development, BB has a looong way to go to catch up. Nowadays, developers are just focusing on Android and iOS. I don't see that shifting anytime soon..

Do you have a BB phone? If not, what app are you using for email? Safari and Mail are the apps that I use 90% of the time.. Can't imagine a tablet without email.. Also, is the tablet comfortable for note taking?

I agree on your comment about multitasking.

well, with OS2 an android player is being introduced and already about 70% of Android apps will work once ported by a developer. So the developers wont have to create an app from scratch for PB but rather just port it.

I realize there is no native email right now (it is being introduced in 2.0 and I've already seen it in person running on an employee PB) so I just use web based email such as Yahoo (rogers here) and Hotmail. I'll be able to set up my yahoo email as native email once its upgraded. but realistically I use my iPhone for 90% of my email.

I dont know about note taking. I wouldnt use it for that. I dont use my iPad for that either. I use my MBP for that and making presentations etc....

 

[macnerd123]

I don't think their next OS will necessarily get more developers to create apps for the BB ecosystem.. Their platform is on the decline, and developing for BB is expensive and time consuming. Even if successful on promoting app development, BB has a looong way to go to catch up. Nowadays, developers are just focusing on Android and iOS. I don't see that shifting anytime soon..

Do you have a BB phone? If not, what app are you using for email? Safari and Mail are the apps that I use 90% of the time.. Can't imagine a tablet without email.. Also, is the tablet comfortable for note taking?

I agree on your comment about multitasking.

I just use my iPhone for mail actually because my blackberry playbook doesn't have 3g and if i'm on wifi i might as well just use my macbook. I like to use it for some games and browsing the internet while on the couch or something or if I travel somewhere without my computer (I also just use the browser on the playbook for email) . I have never taken notes on it but it does come with word so I just can use that and its pretty easy to use.