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Full size with WiFi 20 40.00%
Full size with WiFi + 3G/4G/cellular 2 4.00%
Mini with WiFi 19 38.00%
Mini with WiFi + 3G/4G/cellular 5 10.00%
Something else 6 12.00%
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Old 04-08-2013, 06:24 PM   #41
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Is there a version for the Kindle or even Android?

A lot of non-iPad tablets aren't getting a lot of the apps. that iPad gets.

That's the tradeoff for the lower prices of the other models.
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Is there a version for the Kindle or even Android?

A lot of non-iPad tablets aren't getting a lot of the apps. that iPad gets.

That's the tradeoff for the lower prices of the other models.
The VOIP company I use had a blog about this, as they had their iPhone app out, but kept hitting delays in getting the Android version of that app done.

They said that there are a relatively limited number of iPad/iPhone versions, but so many different hardware details on the various Android phones/tablets - it made it much tougher to get the Android version working.

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Old 04-08-2013, 07:59 PM   #43
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We bought a Kindle Fire 8.9 a couple weeks ago. It's ok. I don;t like typing on it but it is great for viewing videos and reading books.

Still can't figure out how to get the ER.org app. It doesn't seem to show up at the Kindle App store.


i bought this kindle 8.9 case with real keyboard-case stands the kindle up and keyboard wirelessly connects works great


Amazon.com: Belkin Bluetooth Keyboard Folio Case for Kindle Fire HD 8.9": Kindle Store


also- i have had the same problem at another site that i loaded the app. for some reasons some specialty apps do'nt work however did you look for it in the cloud setting-sometimes they go there and you have to pluck them from the cloud
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The only tablets I have say BAYER on them. Yes, I am a Luddite.
A vintage tablet...
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Oh, and I have a Kindle Fire, which is handy but a lot of Android sw isn't available for it...
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Old 04-08-2013, 08:16 PM   #46
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Oh, and I have a Kindle Fire, which is handy but a lot of Android sw isn't available for it...

there a free book in the kindle store Mastering the Kindle fire Hd

its the kindle fire hd essential users guide

by arrianna frances.

its free.

one of the sections tells you how to get the kindle to accept all android apps.
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there a free book in the kindle store Mastering the Kindle fire Hd

its the kindle fire hd essential users guide

by arrianna frances.

its free.

one of the sections tells you how to get the kindle to accept all android apps.
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Old 04-08-2013, 08:28 PM   #48
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Is there a version for the Kindle or even Android?

A lot of non-iPad tablets aren't getting a lot of the apps. that iPad gets.

That's the tradeoff for the lower prices of the other models.
On the ER Forum app for Android right now typing this.
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Old 04-08-2013, 09:56 PM   #49
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Samsung Galaxy 2 7", wifi only, $180 a month or so ago. I also got a $26 wifi router. Very happy with them. Great for games, media consumption (bought a bunch of 16G microSDs also).
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I am breaking the rules of this thread by saying this, but I returned an Ipad mini today. The screen was too small, the font wasn't sharp enough and it took forever to charge. This was my first tablet. I am going to do some more research. Perhaps I will buy a smart phone first, I've never owned a smart phone.

I am really behind the times.
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