Originally Posted by patteeu (Post 7542624)

Wow, what a bunch of idiots. How much does the iPad2 cost to build?

Originally Posted by Silock (Post 7542613)

How about we wait until we see how it compares to similar tablets before saying it's equal or better? I agree that the specs look great, but the specs on the Joo Joo looked great, too.

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 7543217)

According to the article, $33 less than the Xoom, which would put it at $245.

A minor disclaimer here is that these are all just estimates. Still, it should be in the ballpark.

Originally Posted by patteeu (Post 7543450)

I assume these don't include marketing, distribution, or development costs either, which could be substantial. But still, they are amazing numbers.

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 7543189)

I'd argue otherwise, but I suppose that's really not the point. When you buy a new computer, most people look at the specs. Yes, some probably actually dig out reviews of the computers, but most of the time these days, you can tell what you're getting by just looking at the size, weight, processor, RAM, and hard drive.

It's the same deal here. The ASUS thing could be a gigantic flop. However, the company has always produced top-of-the-line devices overseas and is well-known for their components (motherboards, especially) here in the States. The stats say it should comparable to the Xoom, and it costs $200 less.

You're right - we will never know how good it is for sure until we all buy one, run a dozen benchmark tests, and try to run over it with a tractor to see how durable it is. However, the evidence we have here suggests that it will be at worst a compelling new entrant into the tablet market and at best the first full-featured Android tablet below $500.

Originally Posted by AustinChief (Post 7543434)

Huh? You do know the Asus is out on the market NOW... its just not in the US yet. They released in Taiwan and the UK already.

There are reviews out there by people who have actually used one.

The only thing we don't know for a FACT is the price... there have been two ads leaked that show it at $400 for the 16GB wifi model... and Asus said they would sell between $400-$700 depending on the model... but until I see something official, I will wait and see on that.

Originally Posted by The Rick (Post 7543898)

Eeesh. The Xoom looks like a colossal failure. :) Only 100,000 units sold? Apple sold that many iPad 2s in a matter of minutes...

http://www.businessinsider.com/motor...m-sales-2011-4

Originally Posted by The Rick (Post 7543898)

Eeesh. The Xoom looks like a colossal failure. :) Only 100,000 units sold? Apple sold that many iPad 2s in a matter of minutes...

http://www.businessinsider.com/motor...m-sales-2011-4

Originally Posted by Silock (Post 7543942)

Clearly, the best tablet on the market.

Originally Posted by AustinChief (Post 7543960)

Do some fact checking before you jump on the fanboi bandwagon for this one...

Originally Posted by The Rick (Post 7543898)

Eeesh. The Xoom looks like a colossal failure. :) Only 100,000 units sold? Apple sold that many iPad 2s in a matter of minutes...

http://www.businessinsider.com/motor...m-sales-2011-4

Originally Posted by patteeu (Post 7543450)

I assume these don't include marketing, distribution, or development costs either, which could be substantial. But still, they are amazing numbers.

Originally Posted by WoodDraw (Post 7544343)

Remember that Apple has to develop iOS in house and also spends money developing quality apps for the iOS system, while Motorola...doesn't. Apple's marketing is also far more extensive and impressive than Motorola's.