Posts Tagged ‘tablets’

My Velocity Micro Cruz eReader


09 Feb

I bought myself an eReader for birthday/Christmas. I’d spent a lot of time researching the different brands and functionality, and finally settled on the Velocity Micro Cruz Reader. It came pre-loaded with the Borders app, but because its 3rd party, I can download the Kindle or B&N apps, too.

In addition to being an eReader, the Cruz has some tablet functionality. I’m able to browse the web and download games and other apps from the Android app store. Its tablet functionality is not perfect, but considering I paid eReader price ($120), I’m not complaining. And still reading books on it.

Jobs, Gates, and shades of gray


17 Nov

In a customer review for a (non-iPad) tablet on Amazon, someone wrote that all they wanted was to be able to use MS Word, right out of the box. Imagine their surprise, and discontent when they realized it didn’t come with any Microsoft products!

Here’s the thing– the tablet is not a Microsoft product. It’s not even Windows based. In fact, the description clearly states it has an Android OS. So why would they think it should be pre-loaded with MS products? Is it because for some people, if it’s not from Steve Jobs, it must be from Bill Gates?

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