My favorite Android tablet
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I have used many Android tablets (and iPads for that matter) -- I mean close to 30 probably. This tablet is by far my favorite. The size of the screen is a perfect combination of viewable, yet portable. I use this for many things: Meeting notes, Movies, To-Do manager, games, etc. I got this when Google's Project Fi enabled the data only SIM card, having data all the time is awesome!

Pros:
- Amazing battery life
- Great form factor
- Always up-to-date with Android
- SIM Card compatible with Google's Project Fi
- Clean/fresh OS

Cons:
- I wish the charger was USB-C
- The charging is a bit slower than I would like, but that's because I'm using to Rapid Charge
- GPS accuracy is not as good as my Nexus 6p, so I don't use this for GPS at all

Overall I would highly recommend this tablet to anyone that wants an always-on data connection. Although I use Wi-Fi at home, every time I am out I use the 4g LTE connection.
2026544
I purchased this tablet 3 years ago and am still amazed at how versatile it is.  I recently installed Android KitKat 5.1 with the custom KatKiss ROM, and this tablet is better than ever. Browsing and apps are buttery smooth and battery life is excellent. The keyboard dock really makes this tablet standout... a large improvement over onscreen keyboards it also includes an extra battery to give this tablet extra juice when needed.
Is it a true notebook replacement? No. But the ever increasing array of apps, such as Google Docs, mean that you can get quite a bit of productivity while on the road. For grad school, I've been leaving my notebook behind and taking this tablet with me to classes for the day. I find that it keeps up just fine taking notes, writing e-mails, and collaborating on papers on the go.
1054026
Consistently rated as the best 7 inch tablet and I agree.  It is also great to have native android operations without all the clutter other compa nu I es add.
1336322
This is my favorite tablet I've ever owned. There are some shortcomings, but let's compare.

I had the Nexus 7, and Nexus 7 2015 and they just felt like giant phones. I never felt like the tablets pushed for books or media and I ended up selling them after a few months because they just sat around. I've also had the Galaxy Tab S2 with al lthe bells and whistles and still stopped using it after a couple weeks.

Enter the Fire HD 6 - the interface screams BOOKS, MUSIC, MEDIA and doesn't feel like a giant android tablet. It's also reeaaallly easy to get Google Play Store going on it if you want to get some of your favorite apps that aren't on the AppStore.

The screen is nice for what its for, and really the lower resolution, lack of microsd slot, and general slowness of the tablet are the reason I give 4 instead of 5, but considering the price it's a well built option for reading books, comics, and watching media.

Also Super Mario RUN works great on this. Get the 16GB if you want games at all!
2666957
I have had  the tablet for about two weeks, it is quick and being a windows tablet it is easier for me to use. Had an android tablet before and I could never find the apps that I needed unless I wanted to play games.
1486699
This was my second Android Tablet.  I bought it in April 2011.  After about a week I found myself looking for information about rooting it and going for a custom ROM.  I started at XDA Developers where I tried several.  Later I branched out and currently I'm running SmoOth_BeAn.  Very nice

I keep it around the office to update my calendar, play some games and take quick notes on.

The main complaint I have with this tablet is the same a lot of people have-- the cheap screen.  That was one stupid place for the company to cut corners.  However, it's adequate and I got it cheap so I don't complain.
1466370
This is a neat little tablet. It runs fast and holds a good amount of data/apps. It goes online smoothly and goes from page to page without a problem. The display is clear and great for the size of the screen. Love the operating system, it is easy to use and has the great android features. For this android fan, this tablet is just right!
2923040
I love this tablet!

A smartphone is extraneous to my needs, so I had no prior experience with this type of device.

I got the tablet on July 23, and learn something new about it daily.  I have downloaded books and games mostly, but some other apps as well.  This device has exceeded my expectations.

Before purchasing, I did extensive research and came to the conclusion that this is the BEST Android device on the market.  I have no complaints about its operation and function and versatility.

I have had to contact customer care with app questions, and have received prompt, courteous replies.

My desktop PC is 8 years old.  When I get a new PC, it will most likely be an ASUS.
2716039
Comparing this to an ipad mini is no comparison-this is a great tablet. I have several tablets, including an ipad and a kindle fire, and this is the one I bring with me everywhere lately. I love the Google/gmail integration and just how amazing this screen is. Every app worth having is available on Android as well as Ios so who cares if there are 80 bazillion apps for ios, most of them are crap anyway.

To be fair, Im not giving up my ipad over this-I like having multiple tablets in different form factors for different uses. This one is great for being your bring -everywhere tablet and is also a great alternative if you don't have 600 bucks to spend on an ipad.
4853779
What an awesome little tablet for under 100$. Need to remove some pre-loaded apps, but other than that it is great. Swiping from left of screen allows you to exit apps and free memory, otherwise you may freeze up from max ram usage. Beats android in my opinion.
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I confess: I am something of a tablet junky. I purchased a Nexus 7 last year, but it was too small for my old eyes. In January 2014, I broke down and bought a used Samsung Note 8.0 which I have been enjoying but has some drawbacks. It's the LG g 8.3 I wanted but too pricey for my wallet. The LG g 8.3 tablet has the right specs and build and I always loved their phones. When it was priced at $200 it was too good to pass up.  The aluminum backing and sharp screen make it a joy to use and hold. I bought the snow white one and purchased a 32 GB memory card to expand functionality.
The Notes plastic glossy backing is a fingerprint hog. Even with light use, it looks like I have been eating fried chicken while handling the unit. While the Notes screen has good color, the LG is better resolution- I can see no pixels when I look at a picture or high res image. Response is good with all Apps except Kindles which lags in an odd way turning book pages. Battery life drops faster than the Note or Nexus. I haven't worn the battery down to zero to test it yet but on Recharge, I found that disabling the wifi or shutting down helps speed things. The charger that come with the LG outputs 1.5 amps- more than the Nexus charger or others orphan chargers about the house.
My only other comment is that the LG drops wifi signal. The Note or Nexus does not. It makes for a poor experience. As it has both 2.5 and 5.0 mhtz antenna built in I am not sure what is wrong.
Overall I would have liked to try the Vanilla Android LG g 8.3 version without the additional LG programs since I never use them, for the price I am happy.
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I debated about purchasing a tablet when the first ipad debuted and decided to go along with my philosophy that first generation anything is not the best idea. When ipad2 debuted, as I was close to ordering, the Android tablets were gaining traction. I copiously read all reviews and here again decided, as the owner of a Droid X and now a Galaxy Nexus, that a Droid tablet was worth considering, particularly those made by Samsung, and so I waited.

My patience has been rewarded by the advent of the Galaxy 8.9. I can't imagine holding anything larger or heavier in my hand. Once Amazon featured the tablet as a Gold Box deal, I did my one click order and never looked back.

As a Nexus owner, I have intuitively set up my tablet without having to go through the instructions. Google made it that much easier by having my contacts and app information ready to transfer to my tablet. I imagine sometime in the near future, I will give the instructions a once over.

Reading online news is a complete joy.  The apps that have been fun on my phone are infinitely more enjoyable on my tablet. Email is a snap. Pictures and Facebook are easier to coordinate. Watching online video content is fabulous.

I haven't found anything I would characterize as a shortcoming yet, but I'm not looking either. I'm looking forward to years of use.
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This has been one of my better tablet purchases. It would be even better if Amazon was open to allowing users to unlock the bootloader for custom ROMs but obviously that would go against their walled garden that they desperately want to have. Still this is a very capable ARM based tablet at an amazing price new or used. I wish the origami case was available for this model, but sadly it is not. Also if you are trying to decide between this or a cheaper HD 7 then I would say this screen blows the 7 out of the water. I would rather own a used HD 8 than a new HD 7 any day.

So far this has worked great for reading my books, although I am pretty disappointed in the lack of 3rd party applications that can take advantage of my DRM free book collection on dropbox. I had sideload Google Play so I could install the apps I already enjoy on other Android and iOS tablets, but that is not really a complaint given the amazing price this is at and the fact that Google Play can be sideloaded without rooting. I would have easily had to have paid 2-3x the amount for another comparable Android tablet.
3696336
After waiting on the perfect tablet for over a year (ever since Apple announced the original iPad), I finally bit the bullet on the WiFi Motorola XOOM. [Note: I bought this from a local retailer as I just wanted it morning of release.]

I had previously owned the original iPad in the fall of 2010, and enjoyed it for the first 48 hours. However, the issues became glaring - no great Google Talk options, so-so Gmail support, and the browser just felt half-useless due to the lack of flash. I decided to return it for a refund, and waited for a proper Android Tablet.

When Google finally announced Honeycomb on the XOOM, I knew that this device could fit my needs. Obvious perfect integration with all of my Google apps (Gmail, GTalk, Reader, etc.). Add a useful homescreen with widgets, Adobe Flash 10.2 in the browser, and true multitasking, and we have a winner!

XOOM Hardware: This is a quality device from a build quality perspective. No creaks, it has a solid build, strong buttons, and a great screen that has been proven to have Gorilla Glass. The screen itself is responsive, and I can grasp the XOOM in portrait mode in one hand fairly easily. The battery life - awesome. I bring this tablet to work with me at 730am, and use it constantly (hooked up to wifi). I then use it at home in the evenings, often while watching TV. At the end of the night (11pm), I usually have 30-40% battery life left! I'm very impressed with the battery life, and it has really exceeded my expectations. I've been playing with it a LOT this past week as it's my newest "toy", but the battery has really proven itself. However, the one issue with the XOOM is the weight - it's not extremely heavy, but it is noticeably heavier than the iPad 2 and obviously a much heftier device when compared to something like the 7" Galaxy Tab (although that's to be expected). Given the fairly sizeable battery and 10" screen, I think it's a decent trade-off, and nothing that I would consider a deal-breaker.

Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS: Coming from an Android device (HTC Evo) and having owned iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches, I love Honeycomb. Everything from the widgets on the homescreen to the Google apps like Gmail and GTalk work great, and are exactly what I wanted in a tablet. The best thing about Honeycomb is the browser - it's truly similar to the desktop browser Chrome, and has a lot of options that one would expect in a desktop-class browser. The tabs stay present at all times, Flash 10.2 works great (some hiccups here and there on flash-heavy websites), and there are even Google's famous "Labs" features (swiping from the sides allows you to perform basic function in a pop-up half circle; refresh, forward/back, bookmarks, settings). However, I have noted a few bugs in the software; Honeycomb force closes (when your app "crashes" back to the homescreen)frequently. I notice about 3-5 force closes daily, typically in the browser when looking at flash-heavy websites or sites with a lot of images. Also, The homescreen itself experiences some force closes (might be a bad widget I have installed, I haven't thoroughly investigated yet). Also, the homescreen takes a while to refresh when switching from portrait to landscape and vice versa if you use a lot of widgets. Something to be expected, but takes longer than a 1ghz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM would suggest.

Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and enjoy using the XOOM everyday. There are bugs to be ironed out, but I'm confident that Google is working out these issues as I type this review. I'm giving it 4 stars - half a star off for the extra weight, and half a star for the "beta" Honeycomb OS. But overall, I don't regret my purchase at all, enjoy it immensely more than the iPad I used to own, and I would recommend this to anyone that's looking for something that's almost as powerful as a laptop running Windows 7.
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Pros:
- brilliant screen
- exceptional battery life (double the capacity of the 1st Gen Xoom tablet)
- flawless software interoperability with over 60 installed apps from the marketplace
- seamless integration with iTunes
- ease of navigation
- better office application support as a BYOD item

Cons:
- lack of root directory access(former Android user)
- higher price

Update: 6/1/2015
I've had this tablet over 2 years now and the battery is still holding up well. I love the tablet and have found it indispensable on work travel trips as well as personal use for watching movies and reading. When I travel I use it as a second monitor (using Duet) and it allows me to multitask applications. I have found about 60 apps that I use on a daily basis for fun and productivity. This was an excellent purchase and no regrets 2 years later. The only negative I have about apps is that the Apple Store doesn't offer Wifi Analyzer, which is the only reason I keep my android Xoom around.
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Easy to use. I'm really enjoying the Android experience. More fun than any windows product I've ever used. Android 4.4 Kit Kat OS, 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor, 16 GB Flash Memory, 1.5 GB RAM Memory, WXGA Display (1280x800 Resolution), 64GB of memory available through a micro SD slot. The 1280800 screen is actually quite beautiful and bright. Text is sharp as are the graphics, both are quickly rendered thanks to the 1.5GB RAM and quad core processor. No complaints at all about performance. Its fast, responsive, light, and does what I need it to do. The battery life is great, I've run 5-6 hours and still had power left, the specs say 2 hours so I'm happy that I'm getting such LONG life out of the battery. I am very happy with this TAB.
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I had been considering the samsung galaxy tab 10.1 for the longest time and was about to give in and buy it when I heard that there were going to be some new contenders in the android market, the sony tablet and the amazon tablet. The amazon tablet turned out to lack the features I needed (10 inch size, cameras, and memory) even with it's great price so I went with the sony tablet - and I'm glad I did.
The sony tablet is expensive, same price platform as the samsung but still expensive. Unlike the samsung and the ipad, this one does have a plasticky feel, somehow that doesn't seem to bother me, I like that it doesn't feel heavy and breakable, it seems well built and does have a nice finish to it.
What I love about this tablet is the weight distribution, I love it as an ereader. I can hold this thing in my hands for long periods of time and I do not feel the fatigue that I would with it's competitors. The screen is great, I've sat outside on the deck and read books, watched newscasts, and played games and every time I have felt that I made the right choice.
Due to the fact that this is an expensive toy, I also ended up buying a squaretrade warranty and an armorsuit screen protector, hey if you're spending $600 you may as well protect that investment.
I love the remote control option, it comes in handy when one wants to mess with their husbands head! It works on all the media in my house and is a cinch to set up. The SD card port and the USB port are invaluable (and they work!), the charger is a pain, I'm constantly afraid it's going to fall out or break and replacements are not cheap.
Overall, it's a good tablet, almost all the android tablet are running the same software with tweaks, it comes down to a matter of preference. So, I would recommend you go out and look at them all in person, I did that, I was not shocked when my tablet came in the mail, I knew what I was getting.

UPDATE: I've had this for a little over a month now, and I keep loving it even more. The apps open fast with no lag time, the screen is bright enough that I have it at about 30% percent brightness for normal viewing. I have not had to reset the device once, that may be saying something for the few apps I have but it has not had to be reset once and that, to me, is a good thing. The type of apps I'm running on my tablet are the usual array of angry birds, cut the rope, some kids learning games, cnn, calendar and business apps, pdf scanning apps etc, so maybe the load is light but it works for me.
I've video conferenced with my mother on skype while she was using her ipad, once again I had no problems. Will update more as time goes by.

BATTERY ISSUE: Mine did drain battery life very very fast, however I ended up getting a juice defender app and the battery life has steadily gotten better, I do hook mine up to the charger every night so it will be fully charged in the morning but I have noticed a difference since I added a battery saving app.

UPDATE: 5/12 - Sony has since pushed out two updates since I bought the tablet. The first one fixed the wifi issue of long connectivity times and the second one has increased battery life. I don't particularly care for the new update since it's taken away a couple of features I liked such as having the widgets, wallpapers, and apps on the same application so I could make changes to my home page without going to different places. Also viewing html emails through the email app is difficult. I'm hoping they solve these issues with another update one that doesn't take so long to arrive. Still love my sony - wouldn't trade it for the world, music streaming from the Amazaon mp3 cloud is great since I connected it through bluetooth to my wireless boombox. The black background feature on the Kindle app is great for reading at night. And I still haven't had to reset it once (touch wood).