Comments on: Lenovo readies an iPad competitor: IdeaTab S2109 http://gigaom.com/2012/04/09/lenovo-readies-an-ipad-competitor-ideatab-s2109/ Sat, 25 May 2013 14:46:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Andre Goulet http://gigaom.com/2012/04/09/lenovo-readies-an-ipad-competitor-ideatab-s2109/#comment-828611 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:43:23 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=508766#comment-828611 Wow, Frank! At least Kevin has a personality and is a gentleman about things.

]]> By: J. Kevin Wolfe http://gigaom.com/2012/04/09/lenovo-readies-an-ipad-competitor-ideatab-s2109/#comment-828390 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:36:01 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=508766#comment-828390 Lenovo? The people still producing the 12-year-old IBM ThinkPad laptop clone?

Wolfe (with an e)

]]> By: Kevin C. Tofel http://gigaom.com/2012/04/09/lenovo-readies-an-ipad-competitor-ideatab-s2109/#comment-827931 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:35:36 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=508766#comment-827931 Appreciate the feedback Frank. I’ve tested, bought, used or reviewed nearly every Android tablet available in the U.S. market and have even imported some that aren’t available here. I didn’t cover the specs in the post as they would be a rehash of what’s in the video. Having said that:

The generalization about “For most tablet buyers, Android hasn’t yet provided that at any price…” is based on the fact that the iPad still accounts for the approximately 2/3rds of all tablet sales.

The dedicated ecosystem statement relates to Lenovo not having their own media offerings; a key point for product differentiation and success. It’s a huge reason the iPad is a top seller, in my opinon. I’ve written here many times that hardware, software and ecosystem are the three pillars to success for a mobile device these days. Thanks!

]]> By: Frank Johnson http://gigaom.com/2012/04/09/lenovo-readies-an-ipad-competitor-ideatab-s2109/#comment-827926 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:23:37 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=508766#comment-827926 Not really describing how this competes with the Ipad.
Also don’t much care for the ignorant, and unsupported generalizations such as:
“For most tablet buyers, Android hasn’t yet provided that at any price…”
“Without a dedicated ecosystem to offer…”
Maybe, your ability to offer any kind of valuable information is clouded by the fact you don’t really know anything.
Next time, try researching your topic before you write anything, and then offer relevant information. I see no comparison of specs here, besides what you “think” might be the screen resolution. What about weight, unit size, battery life, user interface, ports, case materials. Stay away from sweeping generalizations about what they market will do, and what tablet users like, and offer information so they can decide what they like.
On the bright side, you have provided a useful case study for journalism majors on how NOT to write a informative and unbiased article.

]]> By: Christopher Masak http://gigaom.com/2012/04/09/lenovo-readies-an-ipad-competitor-ideatab-s2109/#comment-827892 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:33:22 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=508766#comment-827892 This thing + Windows 8 = something I’d buy. Not gonna touch it while Android is the OS.

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