Re: [OCLUG-Tech] recommendations for programmable android tablets?

2011-03-23 Thread J-F Bilodeau
I looked at the Archos 7, and found the specs anemic, which is why I didn't get it. Instead, I cracked out $$$ for the Samsung Galaxy Tab. I'm very happy with it, but it's not cheap. However, I did get a free LG Eve from Rogers when I signed up with them, which I also use to test Android apps on

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] recommendations for programmable android tablets?

2011-03-23 Thread Robert P. J. Day
On Wed, 23 Mar 2011, Rick wrote: > I thought it looked promising, until I read the generally negative > product reviews linked to the page you posted. > > On Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 9:54 AM, Robert P. J. Day > wrote: > > > >  a friend wants to get into android programming and wants a simple > > pla

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] recommendations for programmable android tablets?

2011-03-23 Thread Robert Echlin
is here: http://talksoftware.wordpress.com/2011/03/17/review-ottawa-android-developers-group/ Rob --- On Wed, 3/23/11, Robert P. J. Day wrote: From: Robert P. J. Day Subject: [OCLUG-Tech] recommendations for programmable android tablets? To: "Ottawa Linux Users Group" Received: Wednes

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] recommendations for programmable android tablets?

2011-03-23 Thread Rick
I thought it looked promising, until I read the generally negative product reviews linked to the page you posted. On Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 9:54 AM, Robert P. J. Day wrote: > >  a friend wants to get into android programming and wants a simple > platform that allows him to download and rebuild the

[OCLUG-Tech] recommendations for programmable android tablets?

2011-03-23 Thread Robert P. J. Day
a friend wants to get into android programming and wants a simple platform that allows him to download and rebuild the android source, as well as write and run new android apps. i've never used an android tablet so i have no advice. he pointed me at this: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicati