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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Banshee16" data-source="post: 5602796" data-attributes="member: 7883">I truly think some reviewers get a little biased.  I've used both Honeycomb and IOS devices in the store, and despite the "lag" that you hear of in Honeycomb devices, I really find it barely noticeable, if/when it appears.  And most of the time, it doesn't.  But yes, "snap" kind of describes it.  It's almost like you can move a screen back and forth smoothly, but when it comes to switching from one panel to the next, there's a pause then a snap on some devices.  I don't know if that's intentional or not.  I know the ability to have notifications right on screen, and widgets is pretty cool.I did find the Xoom less bright than others...and almost a little less sharp as well.  Frankly, probably the sharpest screen I've seen on ANY tablet is the Playbook.....it's way sharper than even the iPad 2.  However.  I haven't seen the Galaxy Tab 10.1 yet...it's not available in Canada.The weight of the Xoom was actually quite comfortable.  And it feels solid, which I like.The thing I think about with respect to Cloud storage.  With all these services moving files back and forth, well, what happens if you lose connectivity?  It happens.  You might have a device without 3G or 4G coverage.  Or, more likely, at least here in Canada, you might get bandwidth caps.  The main carriers in Canada, whose ex-flunkies run the CRTC are trying very hard to get bandwidth caps in place.  Just a few months back, they did, and second tier carriers, such as the one I use, were forced to change their packages as a result.  Mine used to be unlimited for about $30/month, and they switched it to $35/month for 25 GB.  Then that was overturned, and we're back to unlimited....but it's likely they'll get their capped bandwidth in one form or another.  Is it realistic to use Cloud services for storage in such a scenario?  I know my iPhone has even less bandwidth.  I've got a "good" package, and I still only get 6 GB/month......tethering a tablet to move files from and to the cloud could chew through that really quickly.For photography, I use a Canon 30D, which runs a Compact Flash memory card.  I've heard of these Eye-Fi cards, but I don't know if they can be used in a camera that uses Compact Flash, or only in cameras that use the more common SD cards.  I would like to move to the 7D, but I think that still uses Compact Flash as well.I've checked out the A500.  It seems nice, but I've read it has problems with video.  And it's selling very poorly, and there are little in the way of accessories.  The screen really did seem nice and bright though.  Sharper than the Xoom's.I haven't seen the HTC Flyer anywhere.  They *do* have the old Galaxy Tab around....is that running Froyo?  I know it doesn't seem as nice as the Honeycomb tablets I've seen.The other thing is that new, faster tablets with next gen CPU's will be coming out starting in the fall.  So buy now?  Or wait?  Since the Thrive won't be here until August, it's likely going to be another two months before I can make a decision, anyways.Banshee</blockquote>

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