Anyone have a XOOM?

Sawyer · 06-02-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

I thought that the "no flash" thing was going to be a real problem for me too. After some experimenting on my wife's (gen 1) iPad I have not yet found a site that caused a problem for me.

The one problem I have with the Xoom is that people say that they have to root it in order to get it to work the way they want. I am not interested in a device that I have to root/jailbreak in order to make it usable...

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Originally Posted by mithrilG60

QFT. I can think of precisely 1 site that I use on an infrequent but semi-regular (ie. visit 2 - 3 times a month) basis that doesn't render on my iPad2 because of the "lack" of Flash support. Every other website works just like it does on any desktop and laptop. Flash is a dying medium, thank god! The lack of support for it on any platform is hardly a reason to not buy that product.

There are several sites a week that I get links to that will not work correctly on my iphone and I have to go to my laptop or desktop to check them because of lack of flash. When flash actually does die, then the iPad will become a viable option for me. For now, since there are still quite a few sites use flash to some extent, whether it be menus or animation/video, it is not on the list. I can see why it may not bother some people because most of the major sites have moved away from flash, but my browsing habits are not limited to major sites.

Blueface · 06-02-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

There are several sites a week that I get links to that will not work correctly on my iphone and I have to go to my laptop or desktop to check them because of lack of flash. When flash actually does die, then the iPad will become a viable option for me. For now, since there are still quite a few sites use flash to some extent, whether it be menus or animation/video, it is not on the list. I can see why it may not bother some people because most of the major sites have moved away from flash, but my browsing habits are not limited to major sites.

Two Apps that solve that.

Puffin browser allows Flash content.
OplayerHDLite allows you to open any of those QuickTime videos we often can't normally open.

Lack of Flash is a moot point.

CigarNut · 06-02-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Two Apps that solve that.

Puffin browser allows Flash content.
OplayerHDLite allows you to open any of those QuickTime videos we often can't normally open.

Lack of Flash is a moot point.

The SkyFire browser also provides Flash support. It used to be free but at the moment it is $2.99...

Blueface · 06-02-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

The SkyFire browser also provides Flash support. It used to be free but at the moment it is $2.99...

Yup.
I think I got it back when it was free.
Decent browser.

I tell you, that 10" Galaxy that was posted here does look nice but pricey if you consider the contract.

AD720 · 06-02-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Yup.
I think I got it back when it was free.
Decent browser.

I tell you, that 10" Galaxy that was posted here does look nice but pricey if you consider the contract.

Same price as the iPad2 for the WIFI only though, which is what the OP is interested in. Seems to be the sweet spot in the market.

Blueface · 06-02-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Same price as the iPad2 for the WIFI only though, which is what the OP is interested in. Seems to be the sweet spot in the market.

I could be wrong but I think the price is comparable to the iPad only with the contract.
You then have to account for that monthly fee for two years.
No contract on wifi only iPad.

AD720 · 06-02-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

I could be wrong but I think the price is comparable to the iPad only with the contract.
You then have to account for that monthly fee for two years.
No contract on wifi only iPad.

Wifi only exact same price.

Wifi +4G exact same price out the door but requiring a 2 year contract...but it is 4G.

http://www.informationweek.com/news/...lets/229900044

Sawyer · 06-02-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Two Apps that solve that.

Puffin browser allows Flash content.
OplayerHDLite allows you to open any of those QuickTime videos we often can't normally open.

Lack of Flash is a moot point.

Puffin and skyfire are both buggy, slow and choppy when it comes to flash. Both also require you to use a crappy browser. So no, it is not a moot point.

Blueface · 06-02-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

Puffin and skyfire are both buggy, slow and choppy when it comes to flash. Both also require you to use a crappy browser. So no, it is not a moot point.

Depends on what side of the fence you are I guess.

I find they work very well for the overall limited few times I have needed flash.
In my personal case, using primarily an iPad for everything, not having flash does not hinder me.

My point would primarily be to choose a tablet for whatever preferences make you happiest but not having Flash, that will soon be obsolete should not be one.