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Old 10-15-2011, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rollndadice View Post
The iPad is far superior on battery life, this alone made me go apple.
I completely disagree with this. I have owned both the iPad and the Xoom, and battery life was comparable.

Comparing an Android phone to anything else, especially a completely different device, is a moot point. It's an apples to oranges comparison. (pun intended)
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Old 10-15-2011, 06:52 PM
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I'm just getting started with all this, so be gentle.

I was told the Android operating system isn't compatible with windows based programs such as MS office, outlook, etc. Is this an issue?

Can you use files from these programs? How about .MP3s, .jpeg pictures, pdf files, etc.

If a tablet is going to be my "on the road" computer, I need to be able to use word documents, pdfs, quicken and outlook as a minimum. What's the straight scoop.
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Old 10-15-2011, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Adlerdriver View Post
I'm just getting started with all this, so be gentle.

I was told the Android operating system isn't compatible with windows based programs such as MS office, outlook, etc. Is this an issue?

Can you use files from these programs? How about .MP3s, .jpeg pictures, pdf files, etc.

If a tablet is going to be my "on the road" computer, I need to be able to use word documents, pdfs, quicken and outlook as a minimum. What's the straight scoop.
Thanks.
Not sure about quicken, but all the other file types are "usable" on an Android system. There are apps on the Android market that will read pretty much any file type.


These are the supported media files..

Android Supported Media Formats | Android Developers

Do a google search for the file types you need to use on an Android system You will probably find that most are readable, with a respective app for it.
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Old 10-16-2011, 09:52 AM
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samsung has a proprietary connection plug and no external storage.

Xoom has sd capability and hdmi out. xoom is built a little tougher than the galaxy. My vote is xoom over galaxy like others haves said.

If you are looking for a do it all the ipad will do more aviation and Fdx specific apps.

If flash is a priority, go with a droid.
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Old 10-17-2011, 04:08 AM
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1) File transfer is easier, way easier due to simple drag and drop since Android devices show up as external drives.
I think iCloud will make file transfer on the iPad easy enough.
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Old 10-17-2011, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MD11Fr8Dog View Post
I think iCloud will make file transfer on the iPad easy enough.
True, the iCloud will make that easier. I was also alluding to the PITA that's involved with converting files over to itunes before even being able to put them on an ipad/iphone.

Wheres an Android system you just drag and drop the file.
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