kilitlik wrote:An interesting point. Now we need a Vizio tv

I would say it is a plus but then when the heck do I do something on my TV but power and volume.


Between satellite and cable receivers I haven't actually turned a channel on my TV in almost a decade. (regularly I mean)

megamanax wrote:Uh, still wondering if this thing can be updated to ICS. I highly doubt it, but I really have no idea how the android system works. Tried googling it and got a bunch of non-specific answers. Any help would be appreciated!

More than likely, no it won't get an OFFICIAL update to ICS. But there's a decent chance that it'll get some sort of hacker love. XDA Developers is a pretty good place to go.

I played with one of these in Costco...it was terrible. Slow as molasses and seemed to crash at every turn.

silentg wrote:Guess again! Read their official VTab product page. It mentions in the tech specs that it will control "95% of CE devices in US market". How about them apples?

That probably means I have the 5% components NOT on the list.

gbaby915 wrote:i just got my Motorola xoom and i love it and now my husband wants one ahHH so im tempted but woot is known to bust wit deals of similar products after i bought one previously _(

This is a kind of a crazy year for holiday sales ... if hubby is thinking he needs a Xoom-level product, you might want to see what comes down even more in price.

According to this page on the Visio support site Adobe Flash 10.1 is preinstalled
http://vizio.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/208

As for ICS 4.0 since this device doesn't have a dual core processor, I am not hopeful for an upgrade. Over on AndroidTablets.Net this thread http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/vizio-tablets/27932-do-we-know-if-ics-coming-us-2.html quotes a Vizo rep stating "We have not been given information on the next Android update to our tablet, I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."

Will this play Angry Birds for my kids?

Wait, what?!? Will not arrive in time for Christmas?? Never mind...

:-(

Earlier some one said you could root it so a Dev could port ICS to it.

Thanks for the help, and also as to the hacker love. I'm honestly wondering if it could be updated via the cyanogenmod. I don't know though, guess I can look into that.

ivanivanovich wrote:This is a kind of a crazy year for holiday sales ... if hubby is thinking he needs a Xoom-level product, you might want to see what comes down even more in price.

yea i missed it when it first came out then last week and we loved it.. at first he was like why do u need a tablet u have a labtop (17.3) kinda big.. now he wants one.. but your right most likely a better deal will come withing the next month(s)

jfe wrote:Does it Hulu+ and Netflix?

Got one right in front of me.. yes and yes. Hulu+ was pre-installed, but never used it. Only tried netflix a couple times and after buffering for ~30sec the video is pretty smooth.

Didn't even notice it didn't have dual core. Not nearly as interested now. Think I'll wait for another tab to go on sale here. Lol

scubalab wrote:Will this play Angry Birds for my kids?

Wait, what?!? Will not arrive in time for Christmas?? Never mind...

:-(

A kind of funny but slightly mean thing to do when something won't be delivered in time for Christmas is to give the person some kind of joke fake-out gift and act like they are not going to get the real item and then give them a Christmas card with some kind of paper documentation (e.g. Shipping confirmation) that they will actually be getting it later.

--------------------

gbaby915 wrote:yea i missed it when it first came out then last week and we loved it.. at first he was like why do u need a tablet u have a labtop (17.3) kinda big.. now he wants one.. but your right most likely a better deal will come withing the next month(s)

The deals on the Xoom and other tablets will only get better as more tablets come out, especially the Xoom 2, which was just released a few weeks ago.

-------------------

accelfaiz wrote:I am curious what you guys think; given the price point, in general would you choose this vizio over a kindle fire?

Just spend the extra $35 and get a brand new Kindle Fire. Better quality and you can flash a custom ROM like Cyanogen to make an awesome tablet.

I did it with my Nook Color, which was awesome both because it's a good tablet and it was fun getting it to work. Messing with Android devices can be pretty fun.

Update Edit: The answer to my question is, NO.

I am looking for an answer, but if anyone knows I would appreciate it.

Does the keyboard still function while in remote mode? In other words can this tablet be used as a wireless keyboard for TVs with 'smart' features?

Trying to use native television youtube support is a chore. If this tablet functions as a keyboard in remote mode then I just found a nice holiday present.

Vizio Remote App video overview.

Does it play plants vs zombies? I am talking about the amazon version. Thanks

Toshokan wrote:Just spend the extra $35 and get a brand new Kindle Fire. Better quality and you can flash a custom ROM like Cyanogen to make an awesome tablet.

I did it with my Nook Color, which was awesome both because it's a good tablet and it was fun getting it to work. Messing with Android devices can be pretty fun.

First, they have to have the knowledge to be able to do this. Flashing has become much easier with most devices, but it still requires more computer knowledge than many tablet consumers have.

Second, the Kindle Fire doesn't have front facing camera for Skype (doesn't have a camera at all). Many tablet users that I know use their tablet to chat with their friends and relatives via Skype, especially my older and less computer literate customers.

Finally out of box this one has easy access to google apps and marketplace, the Kindle Fire doesn't.

That being said, I am buying two Kindle Fire's for relatives this Christmas as it is a great tablet especially when coupled with Amazon Prime. Both of these tablets have their distinct strengths and weaknesses and one may be much better than the other depending on the features needed.

jfe wrote:Does it Hulu+ and Netflix?

This is the most important question of the morning....Must..have..Netflix...

karigig wrote:This is the most important question of the morning....Must..have..Netflix...

It has the Android Marketplace, so anything you can find at: https://market.android.com/ is available, including Netflix.

Purchased one for myself, especially after the whole Touchpad situation.

Told my fiance about it and she informed me she bought me one for Christmas...!

Hopefully I can get in contact with woot and cancel this.

Sorry woot!

Also: She should have at least told me this before I got carpal tunnel from hitting F5 trying to get a touchpad...haha

Vizio Tablet Does have a hulu+ app...comes with a free 3 months when registered. Also, can be used as a remote for most electronics. Has a built in IR blaster. You can set up for multiple items and categorize them as well

has netflix free month trial and hulu+ free 3 month trial

rahulabon wrote:
Hopefully I can get in contact with woot and cancel this.

Sorry woot!

I'll admit to having cancelled an order or two with woot! before as well. They take care of it really quick when you email service@woot.com with your order number etc.

wootkiller=shippin!

Too late to be a present?!?

holy cows!

14 days until xmas and woot is already dialing it in about getting stuff shipped in time?

I can ship stuff internationally and make it in time for xmas..

can't you turbo rocket the donkeys? can't you use huge screaming monkey slingshots?
teleporters?

hell, include plane tickets to texas and we can all fly out and pick our stuff up..

you can't make it in 14 days? geeze louise, I guess woot is off my xmas vendor list..

hello amazon prime! doesn't amazon own woot? can't they hook up the 2day shipping here?

well i pulled the trigger. Anyone know a cheap place to get a MicroSD card that doesnt charge $5 to ship it???

mmmata wrote:wootkiller=shippin!

Too late to be a present?!?

holy cows!

14 days until xmas and woot is already dialing it in about getting stuff shipped in time?

I can ship stuff internationally and make it in time for xmas..

can't you turbo rocket the donkeys? can't you use huge screaming monkey slingshots?
teleporters?

hell, include plane tickets to texas and we can all fly out and pick our stuff up..

you can't make it in 14 days? geeze louise, I guess woot is off my xmas vendor list..

hello amazon prime! doesn't amazon own woot? can't they hook up the 2day shipping here?

They are likely drop shipping from the factory, so it takes longer to process the order before it is shipped, then they are using the infamous 'smartpost' on top of that, so fedex delivers to usps and it takes more time. I wouldn't be surprised if many (maybe most) get their tablets by Christmas, but woot! doesn't want to make that guarantee and is just playing it safe.

If I didn't have to pay $13.20 in tax this would be a better deal for me, but even after TAXSUCKS coupon code to wave the shipping it ends up being $173.19, and for a few bucks more I can get it new at Walmart with full 1 year warranty and easier exchange if it breaks (a customer of mine just bought one last week, they show in in stores randomly for $198.00 even though they are not listed on their web page).

I don't believe there is any way to call up the keyboard while in the remote app. It is really just that...an app that turns the touch screen into a pseudo-remote. I just returned mine to Costco this weekend. Loved it much more than I thought I would, but I picked up the Galaxy 10.1 last week on Woot becuase it weighed the same as the Vizio and I wanted the larger screen. I miss Hulu which plays on the Vizio and not the Galaxy (chock one up for 2.3 vs. 3.1). This is actually quite a nice device. Upside over Fire is that you get access to both Amazon and Google's markets.

vscm98 wrote:The answer to my question is, NO.

I am looking for an answer, but if anyone knows I would appreciate it.

Does the keyboard still function while in remote mode? In other words can this tablet be used as a wireless keyboard for TVs with 'smart' features?

Trying to use native television youtube support is a chore. If this tablet functions as a keyboard in remote mode then I just found a nice holiday present.

Vizio Remote App video overview.

I picked one of the Amazon class 10 cards up and have been quite happy with it. Not necessarily the cheapest, but I just kept having rotten luck with the cheap ones crapping out.

jose2412 wrote:well i pulled the trigger. Anyone know a cheap place to get a MicroSD card that doesnt charge $5 to ship it???

I'm sorry, but I can't see where they say the product won't arrive by Christmas. I find nothing about delivery at all. Where r those of you who saw that seeing that? Have I gone blind?

Liz C wrote:I'm sorry, but I can't see where they say the product won't arrive by Christmas. I find nothing about delivery at all. Where r those of you who saw that seeing that? Have I gone blind?

On the main page, see the icon on the bottom left:

Liz C wrote:I'm sorry, but I can't see where they say the product won't arrive by Christmas. I find nothing about delivery at all. Where r those of you who saw that seeing that? Have I gone blind?

I could be wrong, but the main picture on woot, there is a picture that has an X on it over a present. I believe that means it own't be here before the holidays.

beardgod wrote:I picked one of the Amazon class 10 cards up and have been quite happy with it. Not necessarily the cheapest, but I just kept having rotten luck with the cheap ones crapping out.

You don't need a class 10 card unless you are actively recording lots of extremely hi-def video. If you are just reading info from the card, e.g. playing videos stored on it, then you don't really need anything above a class 4. Personally, I think it's more important to have a more reliable card than a higher class one, in the interests of data integrity as generic card are lower quality and more likely to crap out on you.

Go for a good quality, class 4, name brand card with lots of good reviews and very few failures and DOA's, like Sandisk, Kingston, or Transcend.

Yes..."and it's really fun" adds my 6 year old.

imdaman99 wrote:Does it play plants vs zombies? I am talking about the amazon version. Thanks

I'm curious with the IR blaster on it, has anyone made an app , for it that could work similar to TV-B-Gone and shut off TV's or other electronics or any other apps that could work with the IR, outside of the remote app

Toshokan wrote:
Go for a good quality, class 4, name brand card with lots of good reviews and very few failures and DOA's, like Sandisk, Kingston, or Transcend.

Fairly certain those would all be Toshiba anyway. Only one I'm not 100% on is Transcend.

beardgod wrote:Yes..."and it's really fun" adds my 6 year old.

What's happened to this world where 6-year-olds aren't scared of zombies and vampires and werewolves are teen heartthrobs?

megamanax wrote:Uh, still wondering if this thing can be updated to ICS. I highly doubt it, but I really have no idea how the android system works. Tried googling it and got a bunch of non-specific answers. Any help would be appreciated!

http://blogs.computerworld.com/19341/android_40_upgrade_list

This computerworld site seems pretty informative on who is getting ICS or not.

Looks like the people who bought the Sprint HTC View from "The Other Daily Deal Site" for $230 are going to be stuck with gingerbread.

Who knows maybe HTC will get the source code from google this time.

Shinespark wrote:Fairly certain those would all be Toshiba anyway. Only one I'm not 100% on is Transcend.

Good to know.

And again, no one is going to need a high class card for a tablet like this, so spend the extra money you would have wasted on increasing class on a better brand and/or higher capacity.

zacanderson45 wrote:http://blogs.computerworld.com/19341/android_40_upgrade_list

This computerworld site seems pretty informative on who is getting ICS or not.

Looks like the people who bought the Sprint HTC View from "The Other Daily Deal Site" for $230 are going to be stuck with gingerbread.

Who knows maybe HTC will get the source code from google this time.

The View is supposed to get Honeycomb before year's end, so at least it will be more of a full tablet than many other tablets running phone versions of Android.

I don't know much about this specific tablet...if I ending up not liking the feel of it, am I able to return it, or would I be stuck with it?

Toshokan wrote:The View is supposed to get Honeycomb before year's end, so at least it will be more of a full tablet than many other tablets running phone versions of Android.

Nice! I wonder if that will mess with the HTC Sense technology too much or not.

I should ask someone rich enough who bought the $80 stylus!