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votoms888 · 08-28-2011, 08:59 PM

I had an Ipad 64 3G, Ipad2 64 3G, and Playbook 32 and they have since been sold. I now have a Galaxy Tab 10.1 16 3G I got in Hong Kong earlier this month. I paid $6700HKD=$840CDN for it but haven't looked back. The size, construction is awesome and the lightweight is definately a plus. I will eventually sell this to get a Galaxy Tab 8.9 once it is available. The reason why size is important for me is I travel alot for work and need something light for use on the airplane. I don't really need computer fuctionality as my laptop is always with me anyway and unpacked at the hotel. I use the tablet mainly for reading Kobo or comics, music and vids when I am on my monthly long haul flight to asia. I got the 3G version just because I do use it alot when I am here too. Only thing I am disappointed with is the lack of microSD slot...would have been nice but not a deal breaker. I have ordered the USB adapter and don't have an issue with using it if I really have to.

I do really like the Asus Transformer and is an awesome unit, I didn't choose it because it doesn't have 3G. I don't like having to always tether to my phone and my Galaxy SII battery life sux enough without having to do it. Build quality and finish is awesome as you would expect from Asus. I am definately a fan of Asus products, both laptop and desktop.

I don't really like the build quality of the Acer Iconia, go to Futureshop and check out the Gateway branded version of the Iconia, it might have better build quality. FS Bridgeport has it instock, they also have the new 7" Iconia instock and on demo.

If you are looking for super functionality and not too concerned about size, check out the Toshiba Thrive, it has full size USB and full size SD slot. I played with it for quite a while and I like it alot, if size wasn't an issue and it had 3g I would definately consider it.

As previous posts have mentioned, the Galaxy Tab is instock at Staples, The Source and Visions. If you don't mind driving to Bellingham, you can get the 32gb version for $599. I drove down to the BB in Bellingham to pick up the 32gb version for my dad on Friday. They also have both grey and white if you want something different to what's offered in Canada.

Note:
I only got rid of the Playbook because I was going blind trying to read comics on the 7" screen.

08-28-2011, 08:59 PM	#20
votoms888 Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Richmond Posts: 835 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Failed 1 Time in 1 Post	I had an Ipad 64 3G, Ipad2 64 3G, and Playbook 32 and they have since been sold. I now have a Galaxy Tab 10.1 16 3G I got in Hong Kong earlier this month. I paid $6700HKD=$840CDN for it but haven't looked back. The size, construction is awesome and the lightweight is definately a plus. I will eventually sell this to get a Galaxy Tab 8.9 once it is available. The reason why size is important for me is I travel alot for work and need something light for use on the airplane. I don't really need computer fuctionality as my laptop is always with me anyway and unpacked at the hotel. I use the tablet mainly for reading Kobo or comics, music and vids when I am on my monthly long haul flight to asia. I got the 3G version just because I do use it alot when I am here too. Only thing I am disappointed with is the lack of microSD slot...would have been nice but not a deal breaker. I have ordered the USB adapter and don't have an issue with using it if I really have to. I do really like the Asus Transformer and is an awesome unit, I didn't choose it because it doesn't have 3G. I don't like having to always tether to my phone and my Galaxy SII battery life sux enough without having to do it. Build quality and finish is awesome as you would expect from Asus. I am definately a fan of Asus products, both laptop and desktop. I don't really like the build quality of the Acer Iconia, go to Futureshop and check out the Gateway branded version of the Iconia, it might have better build quality. FS Bridgeport has it instock, they also have the new 7" Iconia instock and on demo. If you are looking for super functionality and not too concerned about size, check out the Toshiba Thrive, it has full size USB and full size SD slot. I played with it for quite a while and I like it alot, if size wasn't an issue and it had 3g I would definately consider it. As previous posts have mentioned, the Galaxy Tab is instock at Staples, The Source and Visions. If you don't mind driving to Bellingham, you can get the 32gb version for $599. I drove down to the BB in Bellingham to pick up the 32gb version for my dad on Friday. They also have both grey and white if you want something different to what's offered in Canada. Note: I only got rid of the Playbook because I was going blind trying to read comics on the 7" screen.