These Android tablets are going to collapse in price eventually. Too many manufacturers are putting too much money into them. Good for us consumers, though. I'll wait and buy something for less than $200 and no contract. Maybe not for a year.

You are 100% correct. But I am spoiled and rotten...........I want it and I want it now, well, may be a week or 2. $100 or so to see whether I can
1) get a better android market. A lot of apps on nitdroid i can see but cannot get, e.g. skype!
2) retire my netbook as a my workhorse, reclaim desk space as well as travelling.
3) may be I am in for a big disappointment, will see.

bun

can't say for sure, but this latest gen seems to have moved away from that line of thinking.

a81e doesn't have internal mic. However it has wifi, bt and usb host mode (not totally sure about the last one). There are two brandings - Wirelession W1060 and Nationite Midnite which may be easier to aquire in the states. As for the Market -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2YcJdxJ24U

works also in Nitdroid. Doesn't make it more responsive though

THANK YOU, my ameego. You and your significant other will get 2 beers from bunanson. bundyo, you are wonderful.

More info fot the a81e, look the 'salesman', they all looked much more "equipped" than the radioshack CRPs..... :-), http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjnNc...eature=related

bun

Bun and Bundyo,

Let us know how you like them once you get 'em!

Thanks!

a compare b, b compare c, aint got no time, lets do it in a grand scale, here is a chart comparison of android tablets, enjoy,

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Best Android Tablet
A brief comparison of a few android tablet currently on the market

Wits A81E SmartQ V7 SmartQ V5 Ramos W7 Herotab RK7 Herotab G701/X5A/G802
NEW!!!
APAD E7001 APAD E7002 Dawa D7 Zenithink ZT-180 SmartQ T7 Eken M001 Eken M003
Android version 2.2 2.1 2.1 1.5 2.1 2.1 1.5 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 1.6 1.6
Screen Size 7" 7" 5" 7" 7" 7"/7"/8" 7" 7" 7" 10.1" 7" 7" 8"
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Go to the links to read the detail chart.

complete spec uptoday on a81e wits, $199, http://www.merimobiles.com/Witstech_...htm?Click=2417
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Witstech A81E Android 2.2,800MHz CPU Market+Free Case+Bluetooth Removable battery
Witstech A81E Android 2.2,800MHz CPU Market+Free Case+Bluetooth Removable battery

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Witstech A81E Android 2.2,800MHz CPU Market+Free Case+Bluetooth Removable battery

List Price: $299.99
Our Price: $199.99
You save $100.00!


Availability:: Usually Ships in 3 to 5 Business Days
Product Code: MERI0306
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Product
Witstech A81E Android 2.2,Flash 10.1,App Market+Free Case+Removable battery
Warranty
1 Year, click here for details
CPU
TI OMAP3 CORTEX A8 600MHz now overclocked to 800MHz
Language
New update includes English, German, Russian, Italian, Chinese
OS
Android 2.2 +Windows CE 6.0 ***System comes pre-installed with android 2.2, WinCE6.0 needs to be installed on a micro SD card for the dual boot operation***
User Manual
http://www.gadgetsandtablets.com/Doc...ion_Manual.doc
Android 2.2 froyo
Bluetooth now working on android 2.2
Android 2.2 Froyo New firmware update link (august 25)
http://www.gadgetsandtablets.com/for....php?f=21&t=16
WinceCE 6.0 OS
Wince6.0R3 install instructions download link: http://bbs.witstech.com.cn/dispbbs.a...did=10&Id=3852
GPS
GPS works both under Android 2.2 and wince6.0
You need to install your own software such as igo8, copilot live** Only once you've installed your GPS software will you be able to set the GPS settings**
We will release a video soon showing how to install it
Important


* Bluetooth now working with the latest firmware update
* ***System comes pre-installed with android 2.2***
* **Flash 10.1 Support now with this new fimrware preinstalled**
* Youtube Videos play in full screen, just go to youtube.com
* At the moment the system will boot android 2.2 or WINCE one at a time
* ***The Witstech Company is set to release an upgrade on the firmware for the device to be able to dual boot the android 2.2 and Wince at the same time. The software upgrade for dual booting operation is to be done by the end user*** The firmware update for the dual booting information is set to be released by the end of the month, we will post a link on this page to where and how to upgrade the firmware for dual booting feature***
* ***There is no user manual supplied as the user manual is only in Chinese***
* Use Rockplayer to play videos, works perfectly with this device

Memory
Memory for OS: 2G FLASH , 256 MB DDR Support up to 16GB via micro SD card

Screen
7 inch TFT touch screen
Resolution: WVGA 800x480 pixels
Size: 7.0 inch
Audio
MP3, WAV, WMA
2 channel headphone ports, included stereo, high-fidelity by 3D surround speakers, adjustable Volume
Audio: Stereo Audio CODEC (I2S)
Internal Speakers: Internal stereo speakers (500mW each audio amplifier)
Video
AVI, MPEG4, MPEG2, WMV, H.264 etc.
Features and highlights

* Ublox GPS chip module (OPTIONAL) please add as option if you need ***GPS works in the Wince6.0 os, you need to install your own gps software , exemple igo8, tomtom***
* Bluetooth AD2P now working with android 2.2 and wince OS
* APP Market, huge amount of apps available
* Android 2.2 operating system
* Wince 6.0 operating system;
* Removable battery
* WIFI wireless Internet access function, may, at any time the office network
* Stereo headphone output
* Two-channel headphone port, included stereo, high-fidelity output by 3D surround speakers, adjustable volume
operating system
* Wireless: On-board wireless 802.11b/g/ module. The antenna is contained within
the plastic housing of the touch panel.
* LCD Screen: The LCD Display is a 7.0” full color, 800 x 480 resolution,
LED backlighting with widescreen 16:9 format.
* Intelligent power-saving, included high-powered rechargeable lithium battery
* Graphics: Hardware CODEC to support MPEG2, MPEG4, H.264, and
other formats supported by the selected Applications Processor at the maximum LCD
* USB: One installer accessible mini USB 2.0 OTG port
* Gmail
* Windows apps
* Google apps
* Google maps and more
* Full featured Web browser
* Can edit files as Word, excel, read PDF and file with PPT format
* Ebook and and electronic album functions
* Falsh plus game functions
* Word
* Excel
* Powerpoint
* USB 2.0
* Painting
* Calculator
* Notepad
* Dimensions: 180mm x 110mm x 15mm

Battery
2900mAh +/- battery
Package
Content


* Witstech A81E Android 2.2,Flash 10.1,App Market+Free Case+Removable battery
* Power adapter
* Battery
* Free protecting case
* OTG cable
* Stylus
* Car Charger (only when you take the GPS option)
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bun

@Bundyo: what is gps option? Is it hardware or is it software? Do I have to order it in order to use gps? apparantly mp4nation is preorder and shipping est 10/27 for $199.99 + 15$ for gps, maybe

bun

GPS option is hardware, I've heard it sucks but works (not very good) I think they only got it working with one software.

I've ordered from Merimobiles in the end but due to some Chinese Dragon festival its not shipped yet, should be today plus a free 8gb card. Dunno about mp4nation, theirs are branded

Btw, A81E is overclocked on 800.

Hey, if you do get an android system and are looking for a project that would be useful to you and immortalize you as a god to the community as a whole, you may want to consider....

Porting an X client to the platform!

It would make it so much easier to run X at full speed (rather than the current VNC method), would open up new possibilities of running MeeGo inside of Android, and bring with it a wealth of desktop apps from popular distros (eg. Ubuntu).

It would be the functional bridge between desktop Linux and the Android island!

The NDK should allow a port of a client without relying on Java -- though it would have to be compiled for incompatible devices, but still the code/patch would be very useful. Perhaps there's a Java x-client?