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Bought the Elocity from NBC for $299. and now notice that HSN is selling a Nextbook 7" LCD Touchscreen Color Tablet with Wi-Fi and Apps - Red Item: 117-035 for $150
What is the difference and why would the Elocity cost almost twice as much?
Does anyone know?
Take a look at the specs between the two devices along with the version of Android OS they run.
Well, the nextbook almost certainly has an inferior processor, and an outdated version of Android.
With the A7, what you pay for is the sheer power underneath the hood that the tegra 2 provides. The "budget" tablets (including the one you are looking at) are basically geared towards e-books and not much else. Browsing the internet or watching video is a horrendous experience compared to the A7.
That being said, the current version of the A7 is kind of a cludge, it seems to be a way of getting a tablet with the tegra 2 processor to market before there was any kind of real software backing. The operating system is designed for a phone with a 4" screen, not a tablet with a 7" screen, and in some ways, you really shows.
For basic things, like watching movies, browsing the internet, reading e-books, and reading comic books, the budget tablets can't compare.
I saw that presentation and it is for the nextbook 2. I think they are just trying to get rid of old inventory because not long ago they presented the nextbook 3. It's nowhere near the specs of the elocity.
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I have had a flyer 7" tablet for about a month now and I really enjoy it's portability, and handwriting for work. I also picked up a GT 10.1 over the weekend. I am really impressed with the GT, but the lack of portability and lack of handwriting makes it a lessor choice for work. I am considering keeping the 10.1 for home browsing and the flyer for work. I was just curious if anyone else has two tablets.
i've got 5 ATM, and may be down to 4 after this weekend.
the gt10.1 is my general use tablet.
ipad - also general use and for gaming.
archos 101 - media player/carputer. crappy screen but plays just about anything. i was hoping to replace it with a tegra2, but tegra2 is can't handle mkv's and highprofile hd very well.
galaxy tab 7 - ebook reader - that's about all it's for.
transformer - general use, but may go back as the galaxy tab offers more of what i want from a tablet. plus qc on the transformer is pretty bad; this is my 3rd unit.
I have GT 10.1 & 7" Nook Color. The 7" format is better for portability and reading books. I have thought about upgrading the Nook Color to the Flyer. I also have an HP TM2t Windows 7 tablet for when I actually want to produce/create something. It is a 12.1" format. I can run Photoshop and Lightroom on it ... two big apps for me.
I own the Blackberry Playbook and the Samsung 10.1.
I had the Motorola Xoom and now the 10.1. I gave the Xoom to my dad for fathers day so now I'm back down to just one.
I still have 2 galaxy tab 10.1 units lol (locked white 16gb from launch, and unlocked metallic gray 32gb) and the new nook simple touch
Ipad 1 and my Galaxy 10.1
I use the iPad for web browsing since my tab likes to randomly crash
really hope some of these bugs get sorted out
have a few
ipad2 3g 32gb
galaxy tab 10.1 32gb
playbook 16gb
nook color with cm7 (gingerbread)
I used to have the zoom, gave it to a coworker. I have the ipad1, and 2. I also have the gt7", and the Asus eee slate. The slate is used for work, and by far my favorite. The gt 10.1 is in second place. My original ipad is now soley a gaming and Netflix device for my children. The ipad2 is my wife's primary device for everything. I did not like the zoom in my hand plus I had a lot of fc's; a problem that I believe now corrected. The gt7" is now not used as I prefer my Sony e-reader for reading. I love the size and weight of this new galaxy tab. It will be my primary browsing and messaging device sitting around the house, and once Netflix is available... my watching anime in bed device.
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if you're looking for something like the flyer except bigger...there's a rumor that htc is announcing the 10 in. htc puccini on june 27th. google it forsure.
Received retail Galaxy 10.1, 16gb yesterday from Frys. Officially with 2 tablets now together with Galaxy 7". Unlocked, time to root.
I have the original 7" GT and a 10.1 GT. I go back and forth. Using either for most any task. The 10" is faster to WiFi connect but throughput is the same. I love Pulse on the 10.1 but TV.com is better on the 7" (does not play well with Honeycomb). The 10.1 is my choice when sitting up but the 7" is better while reading in bed. The 10.1 is much faster downloading movies from my Vulkano. I guess there's no 802.1n on the 7"
I had a nook color for a cpl months knew I was in love with honeycomb but not the nook. Also have had a 7" in gtab. I just added a gtab 10.1 and love it. Looking into acer's win 7 version of the iconia for my wife she needs win apps for work.
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I have a Galaxy 7 and 10.1. Love them both.
Acer Iconia A500
Archos 70 Internet Tablet
So, I'm considering selling my nook color and buying one of the super-cheap novo 7 tablets instead. I'm just not sure how good an idea that would be!
I think that, performance- and software-wise, all the novo 7 tablets are--or will be--better. The 1080p video with hdmi output would actually be useful. I'd have money left over. The nook however seems to have a far better screen, with a higher resolution, has cm9 sorta on the way, and seems to have a slightly higher build quality (no real idea tbh).
Any thoughts?
Ive been able to test one of the Novo 7 units (Novo 7 Advanced)... and generally with the Novo 7 line there are a few things you should know in advance...
There are three different models out... Novo 7 (Basic), Novo 7 Advanced and Novo 7 Paladin...
All 3 models come preinstalled (on most shops) with 2.3.4 Gingerbread... however you can download the 4.0.3 ICS "Alpha" Build from the manufacturer from several mirrors on several websites / forums.
For example I know that all 3 FW updates are available on the german cebt-shop website.
Another thing that comes to mind is (I couldnt notice it myself while testing it, but others did, check youtube reviews for more info) that video & audio sound seem to be out of sync for whatever reason for some users...
My personal oppinion bout the origin of this problem is most likely a badly encoded video that Android just has some hiccups with while playing back...
As for the cameras on it... both front and back... nothing special bout it really... the usual cheapo bull**** like in other tablets... but its enough for casual skyping, the mic is somewhat okay but I would still go for a headset...
And the biggest downside you will see for all 3 Novo 7 models is... the resolution...
800x480 may sound okay but keep in mind its the same resolution you have on your smartphones now-a-days... and now imagine this image stretched to a 7" screen... you can easily make out the pixels on this one... so if you are used to the 1024x600 screen of the Nook then you will - no doubt about it - be disappointed once you hold the Novo 7 in your hand...
I couldn't believe the difference when I first saw it... Nook sure scores here...
Bout the touchscreen itself, its good, very good, no problem whatsoever, it reacts to the touches nicely, pinch to zoom works great, overall comparable to the Nook, and I didn't notice the "close to the border" problem I have on my Nook once in a while...
And a final touch you should know... the latest Novo 7 model, the Novo 7 Paladin... sucks bawls... the only Novo 7 model you should go after is the Novo 7 Advanced, which to my disliking... is hard to find now-a-days on the web... I think they ditched it for it's bull**** ripoff the Paladin...
They removed the HDMI out on the Paladin... aswell as the hardware touch-buttons on the bottom... very sad to see them going that way...
And the worst thing bout it... they downgraded the CPU to a single core one... just like the Novo 7 Basic...
A long story short...
Novo 7 Advanced -> Best thing you can get for low cash that has "it all" (cam, mic, ics, etc.)
However... be prepared to get a slap in your face when you get downgraded to Smartphone resolutions...
Summary: If you want something speedy for low money that you can skype with, etc. Novo 7 Advanced is your man, if you don't mind slower speed and occasional lag and use it for reading, music and casual surfing, then stay with your Nook... your eyes will thank you.
Making this bold so it catches attention...
Ainol announced two new models - coming next year january which should be of interest to both the Thread OP and of course me and maybe other users...
Namely the Novo 7 Wizard and Novo 7 Aurora... they will cost 150€ (Aurora) and 200€ (Wizard).
This new series released by Ainol is ment to provide a higher definition alternative to the Novo 7 Basic / Advanced 2 / Paladin series, operating at a 1024x600 resolution just like our beloved Nooks.
Just stronger of course.
Anyway... @Thread OP: I suggest now that Ainol announced this... just wait until mid-january and then get a Wizard (if you love power) or a Aurora (if you're a casual user).
I sure will switch to the Wizard once it's out. ^_^
Thanks for the detailed response!
I dunno bout the Aurora but chinagrabber has a novo 7 elf for sale, and it seems to have a higher-res IPS screen. Has a mali-400 gpu, but I dunno how that compares to the vivante, and I can't find details on whether or not it has hdmi-out.
www.chinagrabber.com/ainol-novo-7-e...acitive-cortex-a10-tablet-pc---novo7-elf.aspx
I would be careful with this shop...
Inconsistent descriptions are usually one of many ways to fool endusers in buying crap...
Ainol Novo7 Elf Edition Android 4.0 Tablet PC Package Contains:
1 x Onda VI40 Tablet PC
1 x Earphone
1 x USB cable
1 x Charger
1 x User manual
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What now? Novo 7 or Onda VI40? Fishy... very fishy...
MrColdbird said:
I would be careful with this shop...
Inconsistent descriptions are usually one of many ways to fool endusers in buying crap...
What now? Novo 7 or Onda VI40? Fishy... very fishy...
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I'm wary of the shop. I know some people who've been happy with their services, so it might just be the tech equivalent of "sweat and sore balla of pig"
I'm probably waiting for the Novo 7 Wizard...
I already contacted my favorite asia importer when to expect the new gen devices to be available... sadly, due to regulations and laws it will be a while until I can even dream of laying a finger on one of those...
Back to waiting I fear... unless someone finds a better alternative > Nook Color.
personally i would recommend you on the incoming Onda Vi40 Elite which includes better specs with a more friendly price
ive a couple of mates pre-order them last week
hope i can get some feedback from afterwards
Just get the Novo 7 elf. Its what I ordered.
Same screen resolution as the nook.
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MrColdbird said:
Just get the Novo 7 elf. Its what I ordered.
Same screen resolution as the nook.
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was it worth it?
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Hi, I have the Novo 7 Basic. If I were to compare the specs to the Nook Color that was released last October 2010, the nook would be better when it comes to display only (IMO). Both the nook color and my tablet do not have full market access, though with my ICS, I have more market access than the nook. You can fiddle around with the nook though, and add more market capability. The problem is that the Nook Color is running Froyo, which some consider to be smartphone tech and not tablet tech.
The Nook TABLET is a different animal, and was released November 2011. It looks lovely with it's IPS display and its Cortex A9 processor.
The Novo will be cheaper however, and I think comparable if you get the new Novo Elf. I would prefer the ELF with its Allwinner A10 processor to the Nook. For those who favour the Advance, there is a Advance 2 being released in February. It will have an A8 processor. I am unsure of which one the Wizard is, except I find the specs say Alwinner A10 processor, so maybe it is the similar to the ELF?
Here is the latest Ainol Aurora next to the Nook:
http://www.android-tablet-compariso...pare-android-tablets.php?t1=nookcol&t2=ainaur
not all the info there but a good view - on paper at least looks better than the Nook.
I have one on order now, can't wait to get hold of it.
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Here is the latest Ainol Aurora next to the Nook:
http://www.android-tablet-compariso...pare-android-tablets.php?t1=nookcol&t2=ainaur
not all the info there but a good view - on paper at least looks better than the Nook.
I have one on order now, can't wait to get hold of it.
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Same. Changed my elf pre order to an Aurora.
Curious how it will perform.
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Hmmm...the dolphin browser I'm using didn't like the security of the above link. Looked kosher from what little I saw, but I didn't do much other than view the certificate info and leave. Just a heads up to anyone who might not want the risk.
I would guess the info can be found elsewhere, you know?
NOVO 7 ELF ($149 at uPlay Tablet) is a much better choice than NOVO 7 Paladin ($129)
I have both Ainol NOVO 7 ELF and NOVO 7 Paladin. I would say it's definitely worth spending $20 more to get NOVO 7 ELF.
NOVO 7 Paladin is the cheapest Android 4.0 tablet (you can get it for only $129 at uPlay Tablet, Ainol's representative in US). It's quite nice, but it has a few drawbacks:
1. The screen edge is not flat. No like iPad and most of other tablets, where the front face of the tablet is flat, NOVO 7 ELF has edge higher than the screen. This is because Ainol used to be an MP4 maker, and such design is cheaper.
2. It's MIPS based, not ARM based. There are lots of apps simply won't run on it, including Facebook app.
On the other hand, ELF is a much better choice because
1. It's running the latest many-core Allwinner ARM based A10 CPU. It's even faster than my MacBook Pro when loading webpages.
2. High resolution screen. Its 1024x600 resolution is higher than iPad 2.
3. Very thin.
4. 4X HD.
5. It has a front facing camera for video conferencing!
6. It has a HDMI port to output HD video to your big screen TV.
7. It's ARM based, so you don't have apps compatibility issue as you see in NOVO 7 Paladin, which is MIPS based CPU.
The only drawbacks are:
1. No standard Android Market installed. But you can install it yourself by following the instruction in the forum on uPlay Tablet.
2. No back facing camera.
Well, I've done enough checking, I'm probably going to order the Elf in a couple of days
Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet will get a new and larger version this fall, according to a new report. Reuters states via unnamed sources that the new version of the Kindle tablet will have an 8.9 inch screen, compared to the seven inch screen that's on the current Kindle Fire tablet. That will still make it smaller than the current iPad from Apple which has a 10 inch screen.
There's no other details on the new Kindle tablet, such as its processor, operating system or even if it will keep the Kindle Fire name. Amazon has yet to comment.
The same report claims that Amazon is working on a new version of its Kindle eReader device that will include a front light. That version is expected to be released sometime in July. Barnes and Noble recently launched a version of its Nook Simple Reader device with a front "Glowlight" that allows users to read eBooks in the dark. That product sells for $139.
One of the concerns for Amazon in adding such a front light feature is that the battery life of the device would likely be reduced. As far as pricing, a front light for the Kindle eReader would only generate a slight price hike for the device; in fact, the article claims that Amazon might not raise its price at all.
Barnes and Noble recently announced a partnership with Microsoft that might lead to the Nook business spinning off from the bookseller. There has been much speculation that a future version of the Nook tablet could run on a port of Windows 8.
I will buy one for sure !
Yea, I think I may have to upgrade to the new version as well.
I would have to hold it. I like that I can wrap one hand around the current Kindle Fire and carry/hold it like a phone. 8.9" is getting pretty big unless they just cut down on the bezel. That is one thing I disliked about my Tranformer Prime. I felt like I had a lot less secure hold on it and because of that didn't like using it on the train or at work. It always felt on the edge of falling out of my hand. With the fire I can hold the thing very securely.
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I would have to hold it. I like that I can wrap one hand around the current Kindle Fire and carry/hold it like a phone. 8.9" is getting pretty big unless they just cut down on the bezel. That is one thing I disliked about my Tranformer Prime. I felt like I had a lot less secure hold on it and because of that didn't like using it on the train or at work. It always felt on the edge of falling out of my hand. With the fire I can hold the thing very securely.
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I've had the similarly sized Galaxy 10.1 for a while, and for the most part I feel the same way as you do with the Prime. 10.1 is unwieldy in any packaging for single-handing like you would do with the Fire. But I've also used the Galaxy Tab 8.9, and it's much easier to hold.
I'm hoping that Amazon may even go to a 4:3 format like the iPad or Touchpad. IMO larger 16:10 screens are too long to scan a page without major head contortions when you hold them in portrait mode.
I may consider upgrading as well, depending on price, or getting one for my wife as she loves mine. However, I kind of like the size it's at now, so I will also have to see how it feels...
Depends on price, processor, and whether they start locking it down.
Probably not though, as I already own a Tab 10.1 and will likely get the Note 10.1
If it comes with anything better than the stock 2.3.4 junk, it will sell way faster. But it is not likely...
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shravbits said:
If it comes with anything better than the stock 2.3.4 junk, it will sell way faster. But it is not likely...
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It could come with a modified Honeycomb or ICS operating system.
I prefer a 7" device with a smaller bezel.
veeman said:
It could come with a modified Honeycomb or ICS operating system.
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Unlikely, but possible
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Sounds cool, but I lover my fire it the perfect size. I'll have to take a look at it first.
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As long as it has bluetooth I'm sold!
Only thing I wish mine had was Bluetooth as well. Besides that, perfectly content with my Fire.
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It is worth to upgrade *IF* the new Kindle will be much lighter with the same or better battery life. Size is ok, screen ok, OS doesn't realy matter.
Remember the Nexus tablet!
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Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet will get a new and larger version this fall, according to a new report.
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Personally, I just want to see what the galaxy tablet will look like. I hope it will have a microphone and bluetooth 4.0. A front-facing camera would be nice but I don't really need one.
Hi,
I have a Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro tablet which I got as a gift and I'm rarely using it coz of the size and Android. I'm Web a Developer so to do some on-the-go coding, I thought to exchange this with a portable windows tablet and I got some offers from Thinkpad Tablet owners. Neither Thinkpad Tablet nor Yoga Tablet 2 pro are selling in my region so I dont have the proper idea about the actual region based price.
Is it worth to exchange my Yoga Tablet 2 pro with a 64GB Thinkpad tablet? I know my one has a good display and additional features such as Projector, Subwoofer, stand etc.. but what is the point if I'm not using them. If you were me, would you consider exchange this?
Regards