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    Panasonic Toughbook Android Toughpad poll

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Rob, Nov 9, 2011.

  1. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Just as the title says: Let try to get an idea of who is interested in what?

    10" A1?

    7" B1?

    I will MOST DEF go with the 7" guy :)
     
    Rob, Nov 9, 2011
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  2. ares93

    ares93 Notebook Evangelist

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    Dunno if i'll buy it or not. But if i'm getting one, it'll be the 10" model.
     
    ares93, Nov 9, 2011
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  3. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Pttttt! Blandroid!

    mnem
    "... and they're all made of ticky-tacky and they all look the same."
     
    mnementh, Nov 9, 2011
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  4. gothed

    gothed Notebook Consultant

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    More screen = more work.

    mnementh: don't hate, your supposed to RDP into your workstation with this :p
     
    gothed, Nov 9, 2011
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  5. kingstu

    kingstu Notebook Consultant

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    The digitizer pen, if it is Wacom, makes the A1 my choice. I'm sure they'll make a W8 version later on.
     
    kingstu, Nov 9, 2011
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  6. Comptronic

    Comptronic Notebook Consultant

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    I'd go the 10" A1. The 7" would be too small.
     
    Comptronic, Nov 10, 2011
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  7. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    I just started a new job and was issued a brand new iPad2 and iPhone4... The screen on the iPad (while it is VERY fun to play with) is WAY too small for practical purposes. Over 10" is needed for sure. I'm sure most women would agree. :eek: :cool:
     
    Toughbook, Nov 10, 2011
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  8. gmgfarrand

    gmgfarrand Notebook Evangelist

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    Eh.... The Asus Tegra 3 QUAD Core is of more interest and for about $500.
    Throw it in an otterbox and call it a day...
     
    gmgfarrand, Nov 11, 2011
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  9. Toyo

    Toyo Notebook Deity

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    I would like both to be honest :D I like the idea of a smaller tablet than my iPad, but the bigger one would be nice too. The problem is I hate Android!!!!After using my iPhone and then try to use my son's Android I just wanna throw it out the window.
     
    Toyo, Nov 12, 2011
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  10. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Amen, bruddah!

    mnem
    SEE? I'm NOT the only one.
     
    mnementh, Nov 13, 2011
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  11. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    Where's the box for yawn?
    CAP
    Edit: Well that didn't take long, it seems I'm not alone :p
     
    capt.dogfish, Nov 13, 2011
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  12. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    I see that you added your vote Cap
    I was not going to post in this thread as I have nothing positive to contribute

    It looks to me that we are in the silent majority :D
     
    Alex, Nov 13, 2011
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  13. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    I have Android on my antique HTC G1 phone. No data plan cause I'm cheap. Once I figured how to make it work without a plan, I was happy. It reminds me of Palm OS. Simple and it works. It's way better than anything Microsquash puts on a phone.
    Not sure if it's powerful enough for tablet use though. I would probably go with a 10", cause I'm old and my arms are too short now, then find a flavor of Linux to throw/hack on it.
     
    Shawn, Nov 13, 2011
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  14. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    LMAO!! Nice Alex!! Nice!!!

    YAWN!!!!!!!!! hahaha
     
    Rob, Nov 13, 2011
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  15. Zakalwe

    Zakalwe Notebook Consultant

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    I'll consider the B1 if it can be used as a phone, and I would prefer a real Toughbook smartphone. It could be almost a year until the B1, who knows how it will turn out.
     
    Zakalwe, Nov 13, 2011
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  16. Comptronic

    Comptronic Notebook Consultant

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    Why are a lot of people disliking the Android Toughpad?
     
    Comptronic, Nov 13, 2011
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  17. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    I noticed that as well, quite a few at last count

    My reasons are software , I have an investment in windows based applications ,so Android is a no go for me
     
    Alex, Nov 13, 2011
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