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Chris Pirillo on Why Android Tablets Can’t Beat the iPad

On his blog, Chris Pirillo recently responded to a reader seeking his advice about purchasing a tablet device. Should he go with a first generation iPad or an Android device? In the post, Pirillo explains four reasons Android can't beat the iPad:

Reason 1: Splintered experiences
Reason 2: Current pricing models
Reason 3: Too many choices
Reason 4: Flash is becoming increasingly irrelevant

With irrational fanboys on each side of this debate, I respect Pirillo's opinion and evaluation. Read the entire post HERE.

What do you think about his advice?  Agree or disagree?

A Verizon iPhone...Finally

The iPhone is finally coming to Verizon Wireless.

The largest U.S. wireless carrier will make the long-awaited announcement at an event Tuesday in New York City, people familiar with the matter said. The phone will make its way to Verizon Wireless stores around the end of January, a person familiar with the matter said.

via online.wsj.com

Has the iPhone lost its cool? - CNN.com

Apple is fighting two wars and losing both.

It's losing in the fight for market share. With Android shipping on a myriad of phones and Apple's growth limited to its own devices, Google seems destined to win the numbers game.

By providing more fertile ground for developers, meanwhile, Google is winning the hearts and minds of app makers. Google's mastery of the mobile space appears imminent.

via cnn.com

22 of My Favorite Android Apps

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A good friend asked me for a list of my top Android apps.  So, here is a quick list of the Droid apps I simply can't go without:

  • Seesmic - In my opinion, Seesmic is the best Twitter app out there.
  • Screebl Lite - Prevent your screen from timing out while you are reading an email.
  • Advanced Task Killer Free
  • Apps Organizer
  • Barcode Scanner - Must have.
  • Astro - File manager application.
  • Cribbage Pro - Do you know how to play Cribbage?  If not, you should learn.
  • Cross Connect - Audio ESV Bible
  • Dropbox - Online backup, file sharing, storage, and syncing.  Great app!
  • Evernote - Evernote is magical.  You should check it out.
  • Key Ring - Digitize information from store account cards, membership cards, discount cards.
  • Palringo - Among other things, brings Facebook chat to your Droid.
  • PicSay - Edit photos
  • Pixelpipe Pro - Easily upload your media to multiple sites and services.
  • Places Directory
  • Qik or Ustream - Stream live video from your phone.
  • TripIt - Great app if you travel a lot.  Manages trip plans and itinerary.
  • Wordpress - Manage your Wordpress blog and comments from your Droid.
  • Flood-It! - You have to check out this game.
  • GDocs - Access your Google Docs.
  • Locale - Change your phone's settings base upon your location.
  • Listen - From Google Labs.  Manage podcasts on your Android device.

Enjoy, Jon!
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