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To: truthfreedom
Are there any of these tablet devices that give the whole internet?

If by "the whole internet" you mean Adobe flash, then I believe that the answer is an unequivocal NO. That's because Flash was not written for tablet computers and does not support touch screen technology. If I am wrong about this, flame away.

10 posted on 01/08/2011 4:46:39 AM PST by John Valentine
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To: John Valentine

That would be disappointing.

I heard that Android 2.2 does Flash 10.1. But maybe it does technically, but it doesn’t work in many cases?


12 posted on 01/08/2011 4:51:58 AM PST by truthfreedom
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To: John Valentine
That's because Flash was not written for tablet computers and does not support touch screen technology. If I am wrong about this, flame away.

Oooooooooh... So that's what that's all about.

It looks like Apple has the best tablet computer right now. Great! There is always room for innovation. May the best tablet win. I don't understand this pre-occupation with which tablet or phone is #1. Users have different needs, and what product works for one person may not work for another.

Apple deserves praise for developing this category. I didn't see any need for a tablet. What does it offer that a netbook doesn't? I don't have one, but the more I think about it, I would enjoy using a tablet while lying on the couch watching a football game. I could check my e-mail or surf FR. When I'm working in the basement or garage I could prop it up and listen to some streaming audio or video. One of the new Chinese android tablets can also be used as a phone, so I could stream audio and video to it in my car, or when my wife's shopping (!). You have to give Apple credit for exploiting this niche.

19 posted on 01/08/2011 6:45:07 AM PST by St_Thomas_Aquinas
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