Anyone got an Android tablet ?
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martint235
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Yes and there are some available on the market. Gartner (who apparently know about these things) predict the Android platform to be the most attacked in 2012. At present it's already the weakest of the mobile platforms with regards to virus/malware.
They did also say however that a lot of the attacks will (and have) come from malicious apps or updates purporting to be legit rather than through browsing.
All that said I don't have anything installed on my phone yet but then I don't use it for browsing particularly.
They did also say however that a lot of the attacks will (and have) come from malicious apps or updates purporting to be legit rather than through browsing.
All that said I don't have anything installed on my phone yet but then I don't use it for browsing particularly.
Alexvs
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I've got an android phone and an Asus Eee Pad Transformer (already is an iPad killer 
but the Prime looks amazing) and use both for browsing the internet and don't really have much installed as far as apps. I've never used malware/virus protection and to date never had an issue. I read it's mostly down to rogue/malicious apps as stated by Martin above and as I don't install every app available doesn't cause me an issue. I've even downloaded apk's (the app files) from various places on the net coz I'm cheap and didn't want to pay for them and have probably been lucky not to have downloaded a virus. If you're after reputable apps get them from the android market.
but the Prime looks amazing) and use both for browsing the internet and don't really have much installed as far as apps. I've never used malware/virus protection and to date never had an issue. I read it's mostly down to rogue/malicious apps as stated by Martin above and as I don't install every app available doesn't cause me an issue. I've even downloaded apk's (the app files) from various places on the net coz I'm cheap and didn't want to pay for them and have probably been lucky not to have downloaded a virus. If you're after reputable apps get them from the android market.
ColinJ
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I had been toying with getting an Android phone because I fancy having a go at app development. I would develop on my PC, but it would be good to test the app(s) on a real device. Thing is - I don't go out much and don't like carrying a phone when I do, so I reckon an Android tablet would be a better bet for me. Those Asus Transformers look interesting as does the Samsung Galaxy Tab range.
2PedalsTez
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I have a Motorola Xoom.
Haven't used any Virus protection to date, but will probably do so sooner or later.
The Transformer is a very nice bit of kit in terms of spec and performance and it looks and feels like a quality product.
The Samsung 10.1 is a nice tablet (that is scarily similar to an iPad2!), but have heard that it stumbles on HD playback, whether from file or streaming (which would be a real shame with the display panel being so good like other products in the Samsung range)
Personally I don't see the point of the smaller tablets (7" range) when smartphones are nudging 4"+ in size now (although the Amazon Fire looks good)
Oh and get yourself some cloud storage to open up more potential.
Haven't used any Virus protection to date, but will probably do so sooner or later.
The Transformer is a very nice bit of kit in terms of spec and performance and it looks and feels like a quality product.
The Samsung 10.1 is a nice tablet (that is scarily similar to an iPad2!), but have heard that it stumbles on HD playback, whether from file or streaming (which would be a real shame with the display panel being so good like other products in the Samsung range)
Personally I don't see the point of the smaller tablets (7" range) when smartphones are nudging 4"+ in size now (although the Amazon Fire looks good)
Oh and get yourself some cloud storage to open up more potential.
I wouldn't worry about AV unless you are into installing apps from dodgy download sites: anything you get from the official app market will be fine.
And I certainly wouldn't base any kind of decision on what Gartner say. Every pronouncement of theirs I see falls into one of the two categories "bleeding obvious " or "wrong". http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=116445
And I certainly wouldn't base any kind of decision on what Gartner say. Every pronouncement of theirs I see falls into one of the two categories "bleeding obvious " or "wrong". http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=116445
Its not an iPad killer, the iPad is killing itself with all the silly restrictions Apple place on it. Who wants a tablet for internet browsing that won't handle any web pages with Flash on them?
You can run the app on an emulator, then get a cheap android handset to see if they really work.
Alexvs
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One thing I would say is wait for the new year before you buy as you will soon see lots of new android tablets released with the quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 (Kal-El) processor and latest Ice Cream Sandwich OS. If you're not bothered with specs you'll at least save a chunk on the older models
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pubrunner
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One thing I would say is wait for the new year before you buy as you will soon see lots of new android tablets released with the quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 (Kal-El) processor and latest Ice Cream Sandwich OS. If you're not bothered with specs you'll at least save a chunk on the older models
Yes, that seems the best course of action
ColinJ
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I think, like pubrunner, I want a new toy!
Mind you, it would probably be sensible to wait until I have more spending money before buying anything new. 2/3 of my bike fleet is currently out of action with wheel problems so any spare cash should be spent sorting those out first.
jann71
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I have a Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1 its lovely 
One thing I would say is wait for the new year before you buy as you will soon see lots of new android tablets released with the quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 (Kal-El) processor and latest Ice Cream Sandwich OS. If you're not bothered with specs you'll at least save a chunk on the older models
Yebbut when that comes out people will be saying to wait until the next even better one comes out.
