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Re: 5" Android Tablet $155

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Post by jacquesm »

Groxx wrote: post #17
andreyf wrote: post #12

And this is why Steve Jobs sees Android as a direct attack against Apple: these devices (which Apple would like to sell at a high margin) can be made really cheap in a world of commoditized hardware (thanks, Microsoft!) and free software (thanks, Google!). Edit-reply: while Apple can try to split off a premium market as it did with PC's, this is going to be a lot harder (and the premium market will be lot smaller) wh…

From the specs, it's not multitouch (a significant feature). From the video, it was stuttering on just scrolling the application lists. It may be a competitor to the iPad / iPod Touch, but it's not a serious competitor. Apple still has the "premium" edge on it, their market doesn't seem likely to be overly affected. An Android tablet definitely appeals to me more than an iPad, for software purposes, but I'm not one o…

You are correct, it does not have multi-touch, and I think that the panel it is built around doesn't support that. The mobile network connectivity is handled through a dongle.

The price seems to have dropped from $189 two weeks ago to $155 now.

Re: 5" Android Tablet $155

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Post by djb_hackernews »

SamAtt wrote: post #14
jacquesm wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well, you've been warned. I think there is plenty in that thread that is not above board, but of course you are entitled to your own opinion.

Don't get me wrong. I'm glad you posted it. I think a big part of me is just thinking "If he's a total crook and I lose the $155 completely it's really not that big of a deal". I mean, he takes Paypal so I don't even have to give my CCard number. But yeah, if the price were higher or if I needed the money more I could see being more weary of this.

Not to call you out or anything but I am constantly reminded the fact that we live like kings unheard. So many people around the world would get physically emotional over $155. It's definitely not something I, or my bank account, agree with, but I'm sure you aren't alone. Amazing.

Re: 5" Android Tablet $155

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Post by jacquesm »

jws wrote: post #19
scott_s wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The most important thing I learned is that it's not his device. He's just re-branding a device that other people made. It's also clear he doesn't understand the technology he's selling. It also seems to be true that he was taking paid orders before he actually had a device.

Anyone find the original device? This one is close, http://szboeye.en.alibaba.com/product/255890895-209487612/5_...

http://www.smit.com.cn/English/proDetail.asp?InfoId=126&...

Re: 5" Android Tablet $155

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Post by jacquesm »

Nwallins wrote: post #20
27182818284 wrote: post #6

Android 1.6? Make it bigger and use current version of Android and I'll buy one.

From http://enso-now.com/n/info.php > Upgrades to Android 2.x will be available within 1 month to our customer on their private section for simple downloading and upgrading. Easy instructions will be provided. Funny -- from http://enso-now.com/n/Images/Slideshow/dimensions.png > Designed by Enso in Hong Assembled in China

That site is full of gems like that.

Re: 5" Android Tablet $155

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Post by 27182818284 »

Nwallins wrote: post #20
27182818284 wrote: post #6

Android 1.6? Make it bigger and use current version of Android and I'll buy one.

From http://enso-now.com/n/info.php > Upgrades to Android 2.x will be available within 1 month to our customer on their private section for simple downloading and upgrading. Easy instructions will be provided. Funny -- from http://enso-now.com/n/Images/Slideshow/dimensions.png > Designed by Enso in Hong Assembled in China

Aye! I was looking right at that page and I missed the comment about 2.x. Thanks

Re: 5" Android Tablet $155

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Post by jacquesm »

mikecane wrote: post #16

A few weeks ago, this was called the ePad. The link at my post still goes to the same site. http://ipadtest.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/apple-ipad-meet-and...

Prize quote from there:

> thanks for posting about our product. I have to admit that the image mockups could be better

What's wrong with simply photographing the device? (If you have them...)

Re: 5" Android Tablet $155

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Post by peteysd »

Groxx wrote: post #17
andreyf wrote: post #12

And this is why Steve Jobs sees Android as a direct attack against Apple: these devices (which Apple would like to sell at a high margin) can be made really cheap in a world of commoditized hardware (thanks, Microsoft!) and free software (thanks, Google!). Edit-reply: while Apple can try to split off a premium market as it did with PC's, this is going to be a lot harder (and the premium market will be lot smaller) wh…

From the specs, it's not multitouch (a significant feature). From the video, it was stuttering on just scrolling the application lists. It may be a competitor to the iPad / iPod Touch, but it's not a serious competitor. Apple still has the "premium" edge on it, their market doesn't seem likely to be overly affected. An Android tablet definitely appeals to me more than an iPad, for software purposes, but I'm not one o…

No accelerometer either. I'm not sure how it knows whether to display in landscape or portrait. Says that it's "controlled by software".

Re: 5" Android Tablet $155

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Post by travisp »

peteysd wrote: post #27
Groxx wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

From the specs, it's not multitouch (a significant feature). From the video, it was stuttering on just scrolling the application lists. It may be a competitor to the iPad / iPod Touch, but it's not a serious competitor. Apple still has the "premium" edge on it, their market doesn't seem likely to be overly affected. An Android tablet definitely appeals to me more than an iPad, for software purposes, but I'm not one o…

No accelerometer either. I'm not sure how it knows whether to display in landscape or portrait. Says that it's "controlled by software".

Might just have a button that you have to press, which after trying to use my iphone while laying on a couch might be nice.

Re: 5" Android Tablet $155

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Post by mortenjorck »

andreyf wrote: post #12

And this is why Steve Jobs sees Android as a direct attack against Apple: these devices (which Apple would like to sell at a high margin) can be made really cheap in a world of commoditized hardware (thanks, Microsoft!) and free software (thanks, Google!). Edit-reply: while Apple can try to split off a premium market as it did with PC's, this is going to be a lot harder (and the premium market will be lot smaller) wh…

I don't think a free operating system in the mainstream is going to make it any harder for Apple to keep their premium market. Yes, it allows manufacturers to cut their prices even lower, but, just like in the PC market, Apple isn't competing at the volume end.

It won't be hard for other manufacturers to enter the tablet space. Competing with the iPad's integration, build quality, and usability, though, will be.

Re: 5" Android Tablet $155

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Post by ThomPete »

andreyf wrote: post #12

And this is why Steve Jobs sees Android as a direct attack against Apple: these devices (which Apple would like to sell at a high margin) can be made really cheap in a world of commoditized hardware (thanks, Microsoft!) and free software (thanks, Google!). Edit-reply: while Apple can try to split off a premium market as it did with PC's, this is going to be a lot harder (and the premium market will be lot smaller) wh…

I have said it before and I will say it again.

What apple sell is not the device. They make money on the device but that is not what they really sell you.

What they sell is easy access to content and the experiences you can have with it.

Apple will never be the most sold product in the world and they don't and shouldn't care. They are and will continue to be on of the most profitable companies and that they both do and should care about.

No one cares about the tech specs. They care about the price.

Those who can afford it will buy one but most people wont be able to afford the iPad let alone willing to spend that kind of money on it but they will all dream of it.

And that is why Steve Jobs have nothing to worry about. Completely different market segments.

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