Dear Gurus, Kindle Fire vs iPad, Which Should I Buy?
Here at The Gadget Gurus, we are sorta known as experts in the world of gadgets (and love). A question that I have encountered many times via email, Twitter, etc.. has been people wondering whether to get a Kindle Fire or an iPad. So in today’s edition of “Dear Gurus” I will attempt to answer that question for you. Keep in mind I will presenting the facts of both of these devices, use cases where each fits best and an unbiased opinion. I could regurgitate the specs of each device, but that’s not what you want to read. You want to know why either one may or may not fit into your life. Which device provides the most value to you. If you’re on the fence about either of these devices, hit the details to see what this Guru suggests.
Could I use an iPad or Android tablet as my Primary Computer?
After a conversation/debate/war on Twitter with some of my fellow GGN colleagues, I wanted to explore what it would take for a mobile OS to become my primary PC. Lots of people are using an iPad or even an Android tablet as opposed to a laptop. But what if you took away my MacBook, Windows desktop, or any other PC I “fall back on” as my main computer and I was forced to use an iPad or Android tablet 100% of the time? What features or apps are these operating systems missing and keeping them from being the only device I need? Hit the details to examine my personal use case and what things I’d need to make this a reality.
Google’s Tablet to be Named “Google Play”?
Google just registered a bunch of domains centered around “Google Play” and “On Play”. With all the rumors surrounding a Google built and distributed tablet, it’s not far fetched to think it might be named “Google Play” based on these domains. Of course this could just be new Google branding, but the timing and the names of the domains (all things you would want on a tablet) lead us to believe that this might be pretty accurate.
appsonplay.com
booksonplay.com
gamesonplay.com
googleplayapps.com
googleplaybooks.com
googleplaydownloads.com
googleplaygames.com
googleplaymagazines.com
googleplaymovies.com
googleplaymusic.com
googleplaynewspapers.com
googleplaynewsstand.com
googleplaytv.com
googleplayvideos.com
magazinesonplay.com
moviesonplay.com
newspapersonplay.com
tvonplay.com
via [Rootz Wiki]
Nexus Tablet coming Next, says Schmidt
Eric Schmidt told an Italian Newspaper that, in the next 6 months they are planning on releasing a tablet of the highest quality, that will be competing against the iPad. Google has been putting out pure devices with the Nexus branding on their phones and maybe, now is the time to start with the tablets.
The Motorola Xoom’s have been the flagship tablets from Google up to now, and that possibly might not change with Google now owning Motorola Mobility. Only time will tell what Google comes out with but whatever it is, they better get ready, if your going to compete with the iPad right now you have an uphill battle ahead.
(via Android Community)
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus Review
Samsung is back in the 7” tablet game with it’s latest entry, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus. Instead of running an OS meant for a phone like the previous Tab, the Tab Plus is powered by Google’s Android Honeycomb 3.2. Along with the new OS, the Tab Plus also received a 1.2GHz dual core processor, IR blaster, and much slimmer body. With all the new ingredients, and a $400 price point, has Samsung cooked up a winning recipe? Hit the details to find out in this Guru Inspection.
