I've been eyeing the new iPad, but when I heard about the delay (and I have to admit also my current trip to Asia and the thought of not having something to play with on the plane), I decided to try out the Motorola Xoom instead.
I've been using the old iPad and briefly tested out iPad2. I've never been all that imressed by Motorola's design, so my expectation was not very high. However, after 3 days of use, I'm sold. In this blog I'll give you some reasons why.
Reason 1: It's Android!
It is so nice again to be on a platform that is not controlled by 1 company (person). I can now write my own apps without having to get it approved by the almighty fruit.
Reason 2: Flash!
Need I say more? I heard prior to buying the device that flash didn't work, but there must have been an upgrade between when I read the article and my purchase. Flash is working perfectly. This allows me to see the learning modules we have without opening my Laptop!
Reason 3: Multitasking
True multitasking... Really cool.
Reason 3: Apps
When I read previous comparions of iPad and Xoom, I saw that one of the issues people have with Xoom is the lack of apps. So far I don't see why. The selection of apps are great. All the apps (-1, a big one, Netflix) works as good or better on the Xoom!
Reason 4: The screen
It just seems sharper than the iPad..