Dear forumers,

In the midst of hunting my very first HoneyComb-based (Android 3.0) tablets for true tablet experience, I would like to share some basic info on the hardware offerings...(in order to run HoneyComb OS.)

Screenshot of Honeycomb (Android 3.0)


Why you should only buy an Android 3.0 tablet?

What Differentiates the Many Android 3.0 Honeycomb Tablets?

Some of these items may not run on HoneyComb yet, for example "Toshiba Folio AS100". Some even not launched yet.

Some readings suggested that Honeycomb runs on Cortex-A9 architecture but not sure if A8 can run it.

*Image source referenced from www.arm.com. The picture depicts on multiple core. Single core architecture also available.*

Processor: Nvidia Tegra 2 (1GHz and above)
Can be found on the following tablets...
- Motorola Xoom WiFi [RRP - US$599] (Costco.com)
- Motorola Xoom 3G (CDMA) [RRP -US$799] (Verizon Wireless)
- Motorola Xoom 4G (WiMAX) [RRP - N/A]
- Toshiba Folio AS100 [RRP - RM1599]
- T-Mobile G-Slate (aka LG Optimus Pad) [RRP - US$750] without contract (T-Mobile USA)
- Acer Iconia A100 16GB [RRP - 299.00 pounds] (Amazon.co.uk)
- Acer Iconia A500 32GB (RRP - US$450)
- ASUS Eee Pad Slider [RRP - N/A]
- Asus Eee Pad Transformer 16GB no keyboard [RM1498.00]
- Asus Eee Pad Transformer Keyboard (RM301.00)
- Asus Eee Pad Transformer 32GB no keyboard [RRP - US$499]
- Dell Streak 7 [RRP - USD 449.99]
- ViewSonic G Tablet [RRP - USD 279.99]
- Toshiba ANT-100 (Thrive/Regza), 8GB [RRP - US$450 (Newegg.com)]
- Toshiba ANT-100 (Thrive/Regza), 16GB [RRP - US$500 (Newegg.com)]
- Toshiba ANT-100 (Thrive/Regza), 32GB [RRP - US$580 (Newegg.com)]
- Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet (also known as Think Slate - 3G & 4G) [RRP - USD 499.00]
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 16GB (RRP - RM1899.00)
- Sony S1 9.4" Display, 3G & 4G [RRP - TBA]
- Sony S2 2x 5.5" Display, 3G & 4G [RRP - TBA]

Processor: TI OMAP4 1.5 GHz dual-core CORTEX A9
Archos 101 G9 – 10.1-inch screen
8GB – $369.99
16GB – $399.99
250GB – $469.99

Archos 80 G9 – 8-inch screen
8GB – $279.99 ->$299.99
16GB – $329.99
250GB - $369.99

Processor: Samsung Exynos 4210 processor - Cortex-A9 Dual Core: 1GHz - TBC
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 32GB (RRP - US$569)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 16GB (RRP - US$469)

Processor: Qualcomm snapdragon 1.5GHz single core based on Cortex A8
Can be found on the following tablets...
- HTC FLYER™ (RRP - US$499 - BestBuy.com)

Comments are welcome so that we can update this thread with more useful information.

Sharing is caring.

Thanks!

*Info as of 19th July 2011*

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Aug 12 2011, 08:58 AM

HTC flyer runs on single core snapdragon

edit: i wonder if later got more china tablets will appear supporting honeycomb..

This post has been edited by NingeN: Apr 5 2011, 04:20 PM

Wow, Android thread, it'll be very useful for me
Anyway, just wondering whether is it possible to connect tablets to projectors without VGA ports ?
Curious as most tablet doesn't have these ports
Many thanks!

Edited... thanks! it's running on 1.5GHz single core.

I can see more China sites with Tegra 2 already. Name of the tablet is Malata.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 32GB - US$599
Galaxy Tab 10.1 16GB - US$499
Galaxy Tab 8.9 32GB - US$569
Galaxy Tab 8.9 16GB - US$469
*all are Samsung official RRP

Motorola Xoom WiFi - US$599 (Costco.com)
Motorola Xoom 3G (CDMA) - US$799 (Verizon Wireless)

T-Mobile G-Slate (aka LG Optimus Pad) - US$529 with contract (T-Mobile USA)

Asus Eee Pad Transformer 16GB no keyboard - US$400 (Amazon.com)
Asus Eee Pad Transformer 16GB with keyboard - 375+50 pounds (Amazon.co.uk)

Acer Iconia A100 16GB - 299 pounds (Amazon.co.uk)
Acer Iconia A500 32GB - 499 pounds (Amazon.co.uk)

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Added on April 5, 2011, 5:43 pmbtw, Snapdragon is only the name of the platform, which consists of the Scorpion CPU core and Adreno GPU core...

also, Snapdragon has "similar features as Cortex-A8", and is based on ARM v7...

Flyer uses Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 overclocked at 1.5GHz... and it will receive Honeycomb, probably when HTC releases the new 10" tablets...

This post has been edited by astria: Apr 5 2011, 05:43 PM

Hmm.. Well apparently, Toshiba Folio AS100 can support Honeycomb with its tegra 2..

but rumours say that it probably wont be getting honeycomb due to some hardware issues.. still no idea what would it be.. RAM size??



This post has been edited by Batusai: Apr 5 2011, 06:03 PM

I can't wait for Asus to release transformer. Will be comparing it to iPad 2 before deciding which to buy

Updated... Thanks a lot Astria!

Does it mean that Snapdragon not suitable to run Honeycomb due to its A8 architecture?

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Added on April 5, 2011, 6:20 pmSpecs?

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 5 2011, 06:20 PM

doubt so... dun think HTC will make empty promises...

besides, looking at the roadmap of Qualcomm, it's all Snapdragon...

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Added on April 5, 2011, 6:37 pmregarding Folio (from Wikipedia):

Tegra2, 8GB ROM, 512 MB RAM, 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, 3G, SD and MMC card readers, 3 megapixel camera, FM tuner

similar spec as Iconia A100... more than sufficient for Honeycomb...

This post has been edited by astria: Apr 5 2011, 06:37 PM

Regarding Tegra2, there is a mystery tablet launching soon... and maybe that is why Folio AS100 will not be getting Honeycomb upgrade.
Toshiba Mystery Tablet...

oh yeah, another one...

Archos Gen9 Tablet 250GB HDD- €400 (June 2011)

using Cprtex-A9, but never mention which specific make...

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Added on April 5, 2011, 6:43 pmi was abt to say that.. .


looks bulky though...

no info on price is available... though it appears in Amazon.com


This post has been edited by astria: Apr 5 2011, 06:43 PM

Any more additional information about that Toshiba Tablet? Replaceable battery seems fun.

nope, basically no info at all except for pictures...

guys,

any android tablet with USB post? i need something that can handle word processing?

any recommendations?

Corrected.

I think that is the Toshiba AC100 with built in 3G modem and a lil bit better specs.. and I think its with a keyboard too.. I do not see it in Malaysian market. But googling does show results.

I like the 7-inch category...
Best of 7-inch tablets

Streak 7 is so cool


This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 5 2011, 09:43 PM

Even the current Toshiba AS100 have replaceable battery too.

Nonetheless, I really want to know why Toshiba does not want to update honeycomb for this AS100 tablet.. Its a FREAKING waste of its hardware.

And for the record.. Toshiba make lousy ROMs.. Notice almost everyone is using the custom ROM for the AS100 tablet..

I do not hope much in the coming AS200 tablet.. I am turning into LG optimus Pad is possible!

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Added on April 5, 2011, 9:47 pmTS,

IIRC, ViewSonic has a tablet called G-Tablet which carries Tegra 2 as well!

This post has been edited by Batusai: Apr 5 2011, 09:47 PM

Another waste.... the ViewSonic G Tablet with Tegra 2 on Froyo


This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 5 2011, 09:49 PM

haha.. I mentioned that in my previous post..

I just hope some how Toshiba or Viewsonic update their 2 potential budget tegra 2 tablet.. It is such a waste to see them running on froyo..

Just hoping the coming Toshiba AS200 tablet.. comes with pretty similar hardware with the AS100 and XDA folks would do the job in porting up honeycomb!

Just the right time... updated already, thanks!

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Added on April 5, 2011, 9:53 pmI have the same thoughts as you, getting cheaper branded tablets could help me not to over-spent.

I started to fall for tablets during recent Korea trip. Most people were on Galaxy tab in the train and airports... I look kinda out of trend without any tablet to read books while on the way...

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Added on April 5, 2011, 9:56 pmLove to see your treasures,... maybe soon with DroidPad too?

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 5 2011, 09:56 PM