ComboGuardCity wrote:Does the 96 machine have the portability and efficiency the 2011 machine does? Not even close. However, the speed difference is negligible between the two devices. Maybe a worth application will become available that will utilize the dual core processor, but as of now, the NC is running the same applications quite well. What other task is the average person going to need a tablet for?
I guess the experience can't be explained in mere words. You would need to have the xoom for a few days to truly understand why it's a superior device and clearly worth the added premium.
I also believe Google is only allowing manufacturers to use Honeycomb on dual core devices, suggesting that the OS is optimized for dual core processors. Google is also with holding the source for Honeycomb. Reason would be that Honeycomb doesn't run as well on last generation processors, also evidenced by Nook color users suggesting Honeycomb to be buggy and laggy.
Also, the accelerometer was not designed for gaming in the Nook color. Any game that relies on the accelerometer is pretty useless. Not that the NC is bad, just that the XOOM is the first device Google intended to run Honeycomb. At this point, I wouldn't downgrade.
Once you've played with a xoom for a considerable amount of time I think you would agree as well. if anything, Ill be moving up to Galaxy 10.1" Tab. That device looks even sicker then the xoom and is much lighter.
There's an evolution that happens in technology, where newer devices clearly surpass the earlier generations.
Phones
G1->Droid->Nexus One->Galaxy S 4g->Atrix ( all within 2 - 3 years)
Tablets
Nook Color->Galaxy Tab 7" -> Xoom
The xoom is the next generation device. Choosing the NC over the xoom would be akin to choosing a G1 when a Nexus One has already been released.