WePad vs. iPad - which is better?

JasonCalacanis was kind enough to send me a free Nexus One, and I own an iPhone, so I've had the benefit of working with both operating systems. While I've not demoed an iPad, nor have I operated on an Android tablet, I can only offer my opinions to the table with some possibly corroborating evidence. The operating systems are both fantastic, and well attuned to finger-based interfacing, which on a device designed to be operated (predominantly) without a physical keyboard puts them in the right market.

The OS'es are relatively stable as well, which makes them good for appliance type devices. Neither OS really does one thing that the other doesn't that isn't a low-priority software feature, save for Android's contact syncing with Google, and even that can be corrected with the Google app for "iOS". Apple trades multitasking for battery life and overall single app performance, and there's talks of that coming as well down the pipeline.

They're both suited well for mobile content as well. Viewing video content in a close quarters location with multiple people as well (cars, airplanes, etc. ), large-scale web page viewing, presentations, they both have the capability to do well in that area. The true divider between the devices, in my opinion, is the divider between Android and iOS that really makes me wonder if the Nexus One, or an Android phone, for that matter, is the home for me: the apps.

Sure, Android makes it easy, and free for anyone to make an application. There's no wishy-washy vetting program that is frustrating. The SDK is free from start to finish.

However, there's something to be said about the Apple software development system. For one, the entry fee. The iPhone Developer Program costs a developer $99 a year.

It's affordable for a serious developer, but too much for Joey the 6th grader who slaps a neat, but unstable app together. It vets the approval process before it even hits them by making sure better quality apps get through. Now, that doesn't mean that lame-brain apps don't get on Apple's App Store and are prevalent on the Android Market.

I'm sure anyone who owns an iDevice can attest to that. But the plethora of them on the Android Market far outshines the App Store.In addition, Android developers don't have this myriad of hardware and software to develop for. Android developers have to deal with people on multiple phones (and tablets, soon) and versions of the OS, and we're talking about major version changes, because the carrier or the phone manufacturer hasn't tested their modifications to the OS on the later versions.

With Apple, you do have major version changes with iOS, but limited hardware makes the upgrade process easy and welcome for all the devices. This makes developing with the ability to use advanced features easy and encouraged by the community. Oh, and there's a lot more apps too on iOS.

But that goes without saying. I wouldn't say I'm an Apple zealot, and I don't hate Android in the least. I do think however that the development scenario for Android puts it at a significant disadvantage from the iPad.

I'm interested to try both devices, and see which performs better in my hands, but I have a clear feeling on which side has a stronger case.

Claims of vapourware and OS fanboyism aside the WePad hardware spec in regards to playing back HD video in full screen video makes it the better option because 1366:768 is closer to 16:9 (off by thousandsth of a decimal) whereas 1024x768 is not. All these people touting iPad as a great media viewing device obviously missed ratios in math class. We all saw the Star Trek demo of HD playback with the black bars and that should have been the tip-off, but the drones and fanboy's just kept the brainwashing machine going...

But I gladly re-state my answer. With the iPad, I would buy in to a proprietary system, where some 'Jobs' guy gets to decide what I can and cannot see (No flash because Jobs is in a fight with Adobe), can and cannot do (no webcam), what I can buy in its store, and what not (removing all boob-related apps, but leaving big spender Playboy? ).

The WePad belongs to a totally different breed: It's the 'open source' counterpart, which will fit in neatly with all new tools developed by the most innovative company in the world at this moment: Google. With the WePad, you (probably) get all great Google apps, like maps, online docs, the works. It also has everything missing on the iPad: Webcam, flash support, epub ebook support, you name it.

But, if you decide you would like to use non-google tools that's fine too! You can easily install and use other apps, and never look at google maps again. Google likes to compete on functionality and innovation, not on tie-in and restrictions.

I like that. The WePIad will be mine.. :).

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IPad is Better because it has better style than WePad and good apps and graphic.

I posted this question first. Why do you think I was ignored?

The IPad get my vote even though I am not planning on getting an IPad. From the specs of an IPad, the price it sells for is just too much compare to what the device can do. That is if you look only to the power of the device.

One of the genius at Apple is not because the device is any superior, but it's how they market it and how much easy they make purchasing apps and books almost effortless. So, if you were to look for better machine out there. There's probably a better one comes out every week.

The problem is when it's coming out of company you never heard of. No matter how great the machine is, it just won't last without the supporting developers and publishers. Now the WePad is using the Android operating system and that definitely help but you have to worry about future updates and how long the company will support the device.

For example, even when the same question was posted 3 days before with the same topic but is being ignored. Why? Is it because the person who ask is not known compare to this?

So, popular makes a bigger difference even when the products is not any superior. mahalo.com/answers/gadgets/what-do-you-t....

It depends on your usage requirements. If you want an open platform and more hack-ability the Wepad is probably more for you. If you want a large base of ready-to-go content (from video, music and books to magazines and newspapers) and a large selection of mature apps (as in more features, less bugs) then the iPad is more likely for you because it is backwards compatible with iPhone/iPod touch apps.

Support for American consumers could be an issue with the Wepad if it doesn't take off well in the states. Batteries could be an issue with the iPad (it doesn't have a user serviceable battery). The Wepad seems to offer more ports for connectivity as well as a webcam.

The iPad has iTunes syncing software for easy management. The iPad will likely have a much wider array of 3rd party addons made for it (like docking connectors, sleeves, carrying cases, etc. ) as is typical of the iPod and iPhone hardware. The Wepad has Adobe Flash enabled, which is lacking on the iPad.

In the end it all depends on what you need. For instance: Want to easily rent a movie and watch it on the go? Get an iPad.

Don't like being in a walled garden? Get a Wepad.

I have never heard of the WePad until I read this. Very interesting. I will have to go with the iPad it is a marriage saver!

See for yourself: mahalo.com/answers/consumer-electronics/....

It's no doubt that WePad is truly an iPad killer! WePad has got better specs and has more features compared to the iPad. Check this table for side by side comparison:

I like WePad better than the iPad because it has bigger and better display, it has got a webcam (while iPad hasn't), it has flash/adobe air that supports your browsing needs, it has a multitasking capability, and it has all what iPad can offer."Plenty of time for little-known German IT outfit Neofonie to grab some headlines with its cheekily named "WePad" - a touch-screen tablet promising similar functionality at a lower price, and without the restrictions that Apple imposes on software in its "App Store", which serves the iPad as well as iPhone and iPod Touch.

" For more information about these two gadgets, see these sites: http://www.stern.de/digital/computer/wepad-a-fresh-alternative-to-apples-ipad-1553767.html http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/ http://techielobang.com/blog/2010/03/21/neofonie-wepad-vs-apple-ipad-fight-specs-within/ http://wepad.mobi/en http://www.ipad-price.com.

The WePad is doesn't even have a price point.. It will never see the light of day in the US. So I'll go with the iPad.

Apple's interactivity between all devices they produce is certainly a factor to take into consideration. The second key factor is naming. All 'Apple' devices sell!

Wepad's advantages could fall on its use of the Android platform as its platform of choice. This comes as a huge advantage considering Android's development/growth ability; Android promises much indeed in the near future while having delivered to a satisfactory degree at the moment. It's second advantage could also lie in its support for flash in its browser; an option Apple chose to forgo.

Adhoc their intended audiences, which shall perform better? We shall indeed discover in the near future.

I want an ipad. Some would be happy with a knock-off but not me.

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