What is an Android Tablet if you don't mind me asking?
A tablet computer that runs Google's Android operating system. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a good example.
Don, I haven't gotten my hands on the tablet yet but have no doubt as an OS it will be a win. It will come down to the processor power, battery life, and form factor and for that I would rely on cNet, gdgt, and Engadget reviewers.
A tablet computer that runs Google's Android operating system. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a good example.
Don, I haven't gotten my hands on the tablet yet but have no doubt as an OS it will be a win. It will come down to the processor power, battery life, and form factor and for that I would rely on cNet, gdgt, and Engadget reviewers.
Unfortunately Android OS is not yet optimized for tablets, personally I am waiting until a tablet optimized version (Honeycomb) is actually released.
Thankfully there is no carrier involved who insists on controlling the update process and you should be able to upgrade to the new version at your own pace.
Do you have to pay for a monthly service for this? I was looking at it last night on the Toys R Us flyer and thought it would be nice for my daughter, but my husband said there would be a monthly fee to get internet service on it?![]()
Do you have to pay for a monthly service for this? I was looking at it last night on the Toys R Us flyer and thought it would be nice for my daughter, but my husband said there would be a monthly fee to get internet service on it?![]()
In addition to what Don said you can also go with a device that can turn your cellular data connection into a WiFI hotspot, like the Verizon Mifi.
Or you can just jailbreak your Android and make it a hotspot for free![]()
I thought the whole point of Android was that it was an open platform, and therefore there's no need to "jailbreak" it, because it's not "jailed" in the first place.
I thought the whole point of Android was that it was an open platform, and therefore there's no need to "jailbreak" it, because it's not "jailed" in the first place.
While it is open, most cell manufactures do not give you "root" access. They want to be able to support the phone and charge you to use the wifi hotspot. "Jailbreaking" lets you customize more and use apps that the providers do not allow.
I'm assuming they have built in wifi, but if you wanted celluar access I'm sure you would need a service. I haven't seen any of the major cell players selling on yet. IMHO, Wifi is plenty for these devices, but that is just me. I use my phone if I need internet on the go. Plus, I bet you can tether these a lot easier than an iPad and not pay for wireless internet twice like at&t demands.
In addition to what Don said you can also go with a device that can turn your cellular data connection into a WiFI hotspot, like the Verizon Mifi.
I thought the whole point of Android was that it was an open platform, and therefore there's no need to "jailbreak" it, because it's not "jailed" in the first place.