I would like to see better built in sound on all small devices, I mean at least get a half decent set of speakers or leave them out all together and give us a jack.
Treat them as the mobile computing device they are and allow for a free selection / installation of operating systems and updates. On both PCs and Laptops you can install an arbitrary OS and apps, so why not on a tablet?
I don't expect to listen to music from my phone, but I do require a clear speakerphone at a decent volume level.
On tablets, though, yeah the mono speaker on the iPads is a little annoying if you happen to cover it with your hand. Stereo would be a nice little upgrade to combat this, but the quality is pretty good for integrated speakers.
Your point about leaving out speakers altogether is important to note because speaker magnets can add a bit to weight, I think, but I don't want to have to plug in a set of headphones each and every time I want to just see a quick embedded YouTube video. Even crappy speakers have their place.
So what do I wish these devices had round 3. Projected sound so that I wouldn't need to wear headphones but only I could hear it and so the sound quality was excellent. Laser sound or whatever it's called.
A full sized SD slot would be nice with support for SDXC, easily view photos taken from a camera on a much larger screen without needing to carry a laptop/netbook.
This version is so much better than the 3G in terms of price point. An extra $200 + monthly charges. No thank you. The wifi version is in the sweet spot.
I Would Like to See one of the Next Models, be able to run a full fledged PC game. that way when I am not @ my Gaming Rig I could still play from anywhere.
1. IR Blasters 2. Integrated printing device (a photo printer would be nice) 3. Improved CPU/GPU performance. 4. Improve camera (this includes the front facing camera). 5. Integrated wireless charging stations/battery.
how about: -screen material that does not attract fingerprints -8+ hours of battery life -pen input -hard volume rockers on the side -quality front/back cameras
What I'd like to see is solid enterprise friendly support in tablets. It's coming, but it's not there 100% yet. Also an option to have a visible mouse via bluetooth/usb for legacy folks to transition.
I would love to see this type of device become the central part of our mobile devices. we could use it for GPS in the auto. Main computer of the home, Cell phone detatchment.
I'd love to see high res displays similar to Apple's retina display. Being able to see clear text and pictures is great! The gorilla glass is wonderful too as I don't need a screen protector.
Next gen, 3D displays would be nice as well. With a relatively fixed focal point, they should be possible without glasses. I believe Nintendo is doing something similar with their handheld.
Hmm, this would probably be highly dependent on position and orientation of the device. I'm not sure what the current devices have, but if the browsers were full blown browsers, instead of the chopped down mobile browsers, then hulu and other online content providers would work on these devices. Android's browser should get a button to go back and forth between like skyfire.
I'd love to see some sort of "hover" functionality for changing the touch interface from "clicking" when touched to "hovering" the cursor (perhaps a simple modification button like the Mac's "Control-Click"?). While completely unnecessary in the iOS landscape (my preferred platform), it'd be useful for tablets being used more for legacy software (flash, RDC clients, etc.).
I can't wait to see Microsoft or some other company come out with a dual-boot tablet. Could you imagine having your Honeycomb OS as standard, and also being able to boot into Windows 7/8?
An awesome feature would be the ability to seamlessly pick up from browsing on my desktop to browsing on my tablet. I know about chrome to phone, but I want to seamlessly connect my browsing sessions: history, tabs, and all
I want Wacom to add a pressure sensitive digitizer to a tablet so that along with my finger, I could also use a Wacom pen (even with only 512 levels of pressure and no tilt) to draw or take notes.
Those horrible fat-finger capacitive stylus things aren't even in the same ballpark.
I'm a big fan of the basics. Fancy new features and capabilities are pretty much on a solid rollercoaster so for me to suggest that would be redundant. I want long battery life... long like LONG! I want to use a tablet for at least 3 to 4 days without worrying about plugging it in. Or even better, for it to charge up wirelessly!
Electronics are all about good clean predictable power. Just like a great power supply will take care of your desktop computer, great power would enable user creativity with the features that are pouring into tablets.
I'd like to see more variations and refinement of Asus EEE transformer like devices that can do duty as tablets and laptops with a dock. I'd also like Android, or the Chrome OS, to dominate these mainstream devices so we can cut other OS makers out of our pockets.
Expanded Storage-I know we can use micro SDs but having more onboard storage would be great TV tuners would be good also-It'd be nice to watch a show or game on my bike or treadmill (exercise bike that is) SD and USB ports on the main unit Whatever happened to those cool LCD/Eink-like displays? That's be nice to have Come to think of it, whatever happened to THAT tablet?
I would like to continue the progress of the Eee Pad and allow a more 'content creating' environment with some type of docking station. Think of a powerful photoshop on the go.
Modifiable components to re-use much of the hardware which is perfectly fine. I would love to be able to upgrade the CPUs, or memory without having to buy a completely new device.
I'm looking forward to being able to actually feel the buttons / keys on the tablets. This would help a lot with on-screen keyboards and any other kind of console with a series of buttons.
Going one step further, have a phone that can plug into a larger device (e.g. tablet) that has a larger screen, and than that tablet can plug into a keyboard like device the same way the Transformer does. Here's the kicker though, the tablet/keyboard has additional CPU, RAM, storage, etc resources.
So your phone is a 2-core system with 512MB memory, 16GB with decent graphics. Plug it into the 'tablet', and get another 2 cores, another 1GB memory, more storage, and a higher end graphics chip to drive the larger display, plus still use the phone's 3g/4g/WiFi connectivity, and be able to receive/send calls using the built-in front facing webcam & mic or webcam & bluetooth headset. Or just the bluetooth headset.
Plug the phone (or the phone+tablet) into the mobile docking station (e.g. keyboard), and add more CPU cores, maybe some more RAM, and plethora of additional storage plus a pretty good graphics solution.
Finally, have a fixed, wall powered docking station (maybe keyboard, maybe not, use external usb keyboard, whatever), and add some high clocked CPU cores, gobs of RAM, bunches of storage, and a graphics chip good enough to play some pretty good games via the display (the tablet, all-in-one desktop system, external display, etc) and basically have a pretty full fledged desktop system.
I would love to see the ability for tablets to realize they are part of a larger ecosystem of devices and interact in a better way with my phone and computer
I know it's more software than hardware, but it would be nice if two machines (be they tablets or computers) could seamlessly transmit data (documents, browser states, whatever) between each other to allow you to move from one machine to the next -- even if they are different OSes -- more easily.
Android, Windows, OSX and iOS cooperating?? No contest rule said we had to live in reality... :)
I'd love to see something that can connect to my desktop, like RDP but be able to use my computers graphics to play games on my LAN threw RDP ( maybe something like a H.264 encoded RDP).
I think that tablets should include file management so that importing pictures from a camera, documents from a thumb drive, or images off of a scanner would be practical, and wouldn't necessarily require separate apps that won't talk to each other.
I'd love to see the next generations of tablets have NFC capabilities. The US lags behind other countries in embracing NFC and the inclusion of it in tablets would surely cause a lot more people to try it and experience the benefits of the technology.
I'd like tablets to be able to scan various sites of my choosing, detect when "enter a comment to enter" contests are being run, and then automatically leave a comment.
Micro USB => ethernet adapter native support/accessory for those scenarios where wireless is awful or not present ( I know this can be done a few ways with access points, routers, etc....but native slim adapter support would be a candy perk if you dont have to remember carrying travel routers and adapters)
Double Battery Life and/or increse in efficiency of energy consumption against battery.
Hearkening back to the days of marvelous CRTs and their "infinite" scalability, I'd like to see a much higher resolution screen to allow "any" resolution.
Though given that, i think that a tablet that had very good colors along with e-ink like flexibility (usable in any lighting conditions without eye strain) would be near-perfect.
Make it like the eee pad but with a few minor changes.
1. Improve the mouse interface 2. Have a software switch that changes the interface themes from tablet to laptop 3. More wireless connectivity built into the keyboard (wi-di?) 4. More cpu power!
I'd like to see an optional solar cell covering the back. That way you could leave it upside-down in the sun to charge. Maybe even allow the solar cell to fold out so you could have it charge in your hands.
Xoom and recent Tablets has very good technical specs, but something which is missing is the solid build of the device and how much easy to handle the device physically.
Material has to be solid and need to have accessories (Not the typical keyboard and mouse stuff) like a multipurpose stand/dock station which can fit in anywhere say a Table, Car for Video Viewing, supporting both Horizontal and Veritical mounting , 360 rotatable. Tablet should be water and dust proof.
From the software feature wise we should have something like Panels as in Adam Tablet to have real multitasking.
To save on screen real estate - give the user the option of a full soft keyboard and less work area, or more work area and a more restricted interface option.
A WiDi (or similar) DVI/USB dongle that allows the tablet to act as a wireless monitor and KB/M for a real computer without needing remote desktop software.
I want to see the screen of a kindle and a tablet fused together.. if i want to read.. the kindle screen turns on.. if i want to surf web.. the LCD turns on.
Provides awesome battery life for reading.. 4-5 days and the normal 10 hours using LCD.
I would love to see a stylus for easier navigation of the software along with docking stations that can be hooked up to an external monitor to be used as a primary or secondary monitor for the table. the docking station would have USB and Esata ports etc etc
I liked the dual-screen courier concept MS cancelled a while back--if they could bring the rich client experience of the current tablets to a dual-screen book style tablet that supported touch+pen input I think I'd be in heaven.
I would like to see future tablets have the ability to run multiple operating systems, including Windows 7 and 8, and have the ability to change into a laptop, like the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer.
It would be great if you could use it like a regular tablet, but then occasionally forward the display to a TV (maybe DNLA or something) and use the tablet itself as either a secondary display, or possibly a keyboard/trackpad.
I'd like to see a real breakthrough in tablet inputs. Swype and voice are good for the moment, but i'd like to see something even more revolutionary as far as input is concerned. It would be nice to be able to write an entire document, or even a research paper, on a tablet.
I would like to see: 1. Ability to change display while switching between reading and other activities. It shall change display to reduce stress on eyes. 2. In screen 3D support w/o glasses. 3. More user control over file system. 4. Ability to upload and send documents as attachments. 5. Higher resolution. 6. Better camera 7. More power and more battery life :) 8. Ability to tune into live TV stations in that area. And yes with all this lower prices :))
On my phone I have a dedicated button for taking pictures (and switches into picture mode automatically). Tablets try to minimize so much they make easy tasks difficult.
I think that sales would explode tremendously if tablets had bacon dispensers built in. Put all that heat from excessive use to GOOD use! Mmmm bacon cooked via hot silicon... I can TASTE the pixels!
Love the mobility of these devices, but I woud love to be able to actually use a mouse/keyboard combo with them should I want to try and actually do some serious productivity work on the tablet. Otherwise, they will forever be relegated to casual surfing, gaming, and media consumption.
NFC, wireless HD, windows/dual-boot webOS, pico-projectors (multiple, for outputting video image and for laser-keyboards (half/half) on either side of the device, WXGA+ (1440x900 +) resolutions, usb-driver support for peripherals (i.e. x360 wireless receiver O_O), expanded multi-touch, 128gb+ ssd storage, and an AM/FM radio.
I would really really like to see WiDi or some other way to put out wireless HD video. Also if this were to happen I would also like it to have a 16:9 A.R.
Xoom Xoom Xoom. I already have a Motorola Cell Phone (original Droid) - I know I am outdated - so why not a tablet to hold until LePad comes out in le US.
I would like to see more integration with all the gadgets I currently own. If the manufacturers could come together and create syncing between phones, my computer, my dropbox, etc.. our lives would be much simpler. And I am not talking about an app or a manual sync, I am talking about honest to goodness syncing baked into the device. When I take a picture on my phone I would like to be able to see on my computer, my tablet, or any other Internet connected device I may have. To have true ubiquitous file and data access is my dream.
I would love to see NFC installed on all tablets and phones in the next generation. I'd also like to see tablets with quad core SoCs and more onboard video and audio decoders. I would like to see spdif outs that can output to 7.2 surround sound along with what should bet he standard hdmi out. I would like to see higher pixel density screens at higher resolutions, and I would definitely to see more gyroscopes. Also if there is some way to integrate a pico projector and possibly one of those projectable laser keyboards that let you type on any surface.
Tablets w/ 3g enabled need to be able to run off the same data bill as a cell phone, 2x data accounts is just miserable. Bla Bla I know there is tethering, but for the average person who doesn't root/jailbreak that may even cost more money.
I want a Kinect like input system. But instead of watching for body language it will track your facial movements, and your eyes. So you can scroll through and select things simply by looking at the tablet.
Inter-networking between nearby tablets and smartphones for games and file transfers are a glaring weakness of current tablets that needs to be addressed.
glass that can be configured as see through or blacked out as regular screen, cool for some AR apps. Electronics and battery could be hid away in the bezel......
for me this is almost perfect but if its posible can they make a tablet that the os is honeycomb and if i connect it to the keyboard it can be like a windows 7 like a normal laptop so i can install other games that i can play like the normal laptop and make it like a rubberize finish like in the g73sw and can be use as an extended monitor and make it 4d that has no eye glasses to wear that would be perfect
The underprivileged children of the world have had cooler gadgets than I have for the past 3 years with the OLPC (One Laptop Per Child).
The OLPC has mesh networking which works even when the device is (mostly) switched off. It would be great to hook up to the 'local' wifi net to interact with friends/family.
The OLPC has an awesome dual-mode screen. Full color for indoors, double resolution black 'n white transflective for outdoors. How cool would it be to browse the web from the couch on your Xoom, and then on a nice day take it outside to catch up on some reading, kindle-style?
Lets get this tried and tested tech into the hands of every one else please.
I currently use KeePass and it works really well. But the password management on Android (and Chrome OS), pales in comparison. From creating entries, to generating passwords, to working with odd login forms/pop-ups, there's just a big pile of limits. With quality browsers, I can access any site on the 'net with a tablet. But once I get there, let me get in! Lame/repetitive passwords aren't a secure choice, but my hands are tied in some situations. If I can't install a quality password manager, then I need something powerful included in the OS.
Having Windows 8 on a tablet would presumably address this issue.
I really want that 6.6" 1600x1200 IPS display from Hitachi in a Honeycomb tablet. Really. That gets us greater than 720p resolution (not enough width for 1080p, but that's okay) in a more pocketable 7-inch class size.
I think the portability of a tablet lends itself to more innovative location-aware services, even utilizing stuff like NFC.
As in, your buying history used with analytics to alert you via tablet when a store is having a sale or you could pay even LESS than you did last time. Data would probably need to be loaded once a day (refresh), but this lends itself better to phones and tablets, not so much laptops.
Guys,
You never publicly announced the 1st and 2nd round winners? Thats stuff should be visible; I can't find it.
A product that does not include hoardes of so-called aplications full of hidden functions with secret backdoors, all designed for enabling big-content, big-advertising, big-government, etc., to be able to aquire as much information from me as possible. I know, dream on... Welcome the overlords, for they know what is best for us....
I would say I really want a table that let me seemingly integrate to my desktop pc so I can continue my work on the go, like sync files, automatically (without any data cost), usb port for file transfer.
ALL mobile devices today are absolutely impossible to manage. Give me AD integration, or at least a good management system for these devices and I would be a very happy camper.
So how is this contest determined? Best response? Or the same question every day and random entries selected?
Maybe an ability to tune into the digital broadcast TV channels. Can watch broadcast TV without having access to the Internet. Lots of people in Asia watch TV on their cellphones without using data. We can probably do that for tablets too. After all, they got bigger screens!
I'd like to see more modular devices like the Compufon. Something where the hardware is additive (smartphone->tablet->laptop) so you really can go with one device for everything, with a variable form factor depending on the situation.
I would like to see tablets which are more geared towards assisting professionals in troubleshooting problems in the work place. People often create applications in the android market which are useful for this type of task but I'd like to see a tablet that is specifically designed for this by having the appropriate software and hardware.
Gallium arsenide transistors would be cool but we still have a long way to go for that stuff to be implemented, if ever. I think it would be neat if some of the manufacturers actually started to use the FM transmission functionality built into their chipsets.
I'd love to be able to control virtually any device with a tablet. DVD, TV, Blueray, DVR, PC, whatever. If a device outputs video through a cable and has an IR port or bluetooth, I'd love to have an intermediary device that can broadcast that to WIFI, a tablet pick it up and send input commands back through the IR/BT.
Also, more Eee Pad-like docking please. That looks awesome.
BTW, how do you control the email address associated with your login? All I see is an option to change my password. Where's the ability to control aspects of my profile?
Software and hardware capable of allowing you to share whats on your tablets screen. This would be invaluable for business and corporate users who are in meetings.
There are currently some features like this through intel for laptops equipped and Im sure you can do some of this if you are in a 100% apple eco system but I would like to see this for all tables (Andriod, playbook, webos, etc...).
I'd like to see more tablets integrate wirelessly with more devices like monitors, TVs, remotes and the like to use it as a platform to integrate all of these technologies which currently don't communicate with each other very well to enhance the experience of the tablet. Like being able to project the tablet's display to a monitor or TV and so on.
I'd definitely like to get my hands on a XOOM to see what I can do with it :)
Would like to see USB3 for fast file transfers and maybe WiDi, so you can connect to big monitor and use it as super low powered desktop (via BT mouse and keyboard). Only if Intel can/will allow WiDi on an Android OS.
A lot of what I wanted was included in the dock of the Eeepad Transformer. but it would be great to have a usb port that can be used for external harddrives on the actual tablet itself
I would like to see the maturation of the Asus Transformer concept. Including the ability to plug in a full-size keyboard, mouse, USB memory stick directly into the tablet itself as well as a docking keyboard for mobility. I can imagine using the keyboard dock for travel and a full-size dock solution at home.
Also, support for external monitors for use with home office.
In future tablets, I'd definitely like to see some form of improved tactile response for tablet keyboards. Lack of feeling where the keys are in a spatial manner is a much larger problem with tablet keyboards than with smartphone keyboards. Some type of ridging that takes effect on the screen when the keyboard is activated, or a novel form of material would be a great leap forward for productivity on tablet systems.
100% cloud OS would be kinda neat. So basically, anyone can pick up any tablet, and boom... they have instant access to their personalized portal to the internet. If I could break tablet A over my knee, and pull tablet B out of a new box, log in, and nearly immediately be at the same state I was at while using tablet A... that'd be sweet.
Some hardware wants: - Better screens (higher resolution, better contrast ratio, deeper blacks) - HDMI inputs and / or video capture over that (tablet dvr!). Maybe stick on an antenna - Maybe some sort of slide out keyboard?
Some software wants: - Local caching of desired cloud media / data for viewing while not connected - Less buginess / crashiness - Automatic syncing of things generated on the tablet (docs, app data, photos, videos)
Last time I said higher resolution, and I didn't win, so I'll try something else: reflective screen. The N810 has a screen that uses natural light instead of a backlight, depending on ambient brightness.
The hardware is awesome in these first generation android devices...I would like to see honeycomb and the rest of the software to mature to a point where it will be truly usable i.e. gnome 3.
Though I would really like to win one of these :) Student's budgets are quite limited
I'd like the next version of tablet android or iOS to be able to support multiuser. I want my wife and I to be able to use the same tablet.. her with her settings and accounts, me with my settings and accounts. Works really well on my chromebook.. why not on an android tablet?
I would like to see an overclock mode on future tablets. An easy way, as simply as pressing a button and not some complicated way involving flashing memory.
Well can't say what feature I'd like to see most, as I still don't have a tablet. But I'm gonna win this one! :) Then I'll give you my thoughts, how's that?
A standardized accessory port from all of the major manufactures. Then it would be easier for accessory makers to make products that integrate the tablets more into our lives.
I would love it if the Xoom would wok with a bluetooth mouse. It works with a BT keyboard, and I can hook it up to an external monitor, but can not come close to using it as a light laptop due to the fact that any mouse-like activities still require me to use the touchscreen. If they fix this it will be great, and really make these devices viable laptop replacements for a large percentage of non-power users.
I wish they had the ability to be used as a TV remote. You could surf the channels quickly with a slide of your finger and then switch to the channel on your TV for the full viewing experience.
So far Firefox is the only browser with a mobile version that even approaches the features expected of a modern browser. Having a more robust browser makes sense for tablets, since they have plenty of screen real-estate and power to spare.
They need to make use of all the fingers we have on the tablets! It's time for 3/4/5 fingers gesture to go mainstream. Make good use of all the patents.
I can't help it. I'm a sucker for Xbox Live achievements. I'd like to see a more fleshed-out gaming ecosystem for smartphones and tablets. Steam, Live, PSN: I don't really care. Something to tie it all together.
I want it to have wireless charging built-in. Either something proprietary or that would work with an existing wireless charger (like Powermat) would be fine.
I saw that ASUS will be releasing a Honeycomb tablet WiFi only with 16GB of storage, but its 399! I know Motorola can at least match that price point with their low end model.
I'd love to see tablets become less of a standalone device. Being able to use it easily to interact with other electronics around the house (TV/stereo/home automation, etc). It's possible now with the right hardware but still not commonplace.
I want it to have an unlocked bootloader, so that it has the possibility of having its usefull lifespan extended. I have the original Motorola Droid and have Android 2.3.3 on it, and have the CPU overclocked. I have heard of some people getting it to run at 1.1GHz, and modifying the voltage, which means us geeks will be able to continue doing fun performance boosters.
I don't care if it's not at the full speed possible, but I really wish USB charging was a feature of all Android tablets. I don't like having to deal with proprietary power connectors.
I really want one of these things. I think I could really turn one of these into an awesome home-automation remote control. Also great coffee-table piece for looking things up real quick or sharing a youtube video real quick. I REALLY hope I win.
As far as what I think should be included in the next generation of tablets: MORE integration with existing PCs (Windows and Mac). I think tablets so far have focused on being stand-alone devices when their best equipped to be extensions of your home computers and network. I can see these things revolutionizing home or building automation, as well as serving other specialized needs (interactive wall console for calendar, email, and notes, etc)
Just like my previous 2 entries, all tablets should have full band cellular support. This should be largely subsidized by the carriers-- after all, for those cellular radios to do anything, we have to pay AT&T, sprint, etc.
I like the HP "tap to sync" stuff and I'd love to see it on more tablets. An easy/quick way to transfer what I'm looking at or what I'm working on from my desktop to a tablet to take it on the go.
Hmm, next generation tablet feature I'd like... HOST USB capabilities with a full command shell. As cheap as internal memory is getting, I don't see this as being too space restrictive. Since tablets and smartphones seem to be the main computing devices we'll be seeing or a while, possibly replacing the desktop for many households, It seems more and more needful that users be able to program/tinker with other devices from their tablet. Android tablets may already have this feature, but I don't have one, so I don't know if they do or not.
Should all have intelligent palm rejection and compatibility with a stylus for writing input. Typing isn't in this form-factor, though I think the voice recognition is a great option when using it in a private area.
I'd like to see the next gen tablets have a car stereo dock. I want to push a button on my car stereo and have a docking tray slide out that I can dock my tablet on for tunes, maps, navigation, etc.
I hope the next generation brings faster charging and wireless syncing. The more time users can spend untethered from their main computers, the better.
I think the next gen tablets should contain a pro mode and a powersaver mode(something like switchable graphics) where people who are just reading or browsing can conserve the power used
I'd like to see Tegra 3... in the current generation, actually. Also, more/better real productivity apps. And something like the Atrix docking station for phones and tablets, except it hooks up to your own setup of dual 24" monitors, speakers, keyboard, mouse, etc (or whatever you have).
a tablet should be able to talk to my phone and my home computer over a battery-efficient protocol so that all devices are in sync and I can switch seamlessly from one to the other. In fact, we could have the tablet be just a screen at that point - perhaps a resistive e-paper on one side and a glass LCD on the other.
I'd like to see a tablet that has a single or double-din car mount accessory that incorporates amplification and pre-outs so you can pop it into the car and replace your head unit completely and use the tablet just for navigation, music, and everything else.
Wireless charging. We just got that great new Qi standard, why not get it into devices? Tablets especially feel like a great home for this kind of thing: Just set it down on your (wireless charging) coffee table and it's all good to go!
I'd like to see USB connectivity (host) to allow for basic editing/viewing of digital camera pictures on the go. I wouldn't mind a slim snap-on keyboard cover/stand that would allow for easier typing on the go, while snapping onto the back when you don't need it. Once we get into 10" tablets, I don't think slimmer is necessarily better, especially if you're just tossing it into a bag anyways.
And it absolutely has to have an unlocked bootloader. I don't buy netbooks, laptops, or PC's that prevent me from installing whatever OS I want to on them, and I won't spend my hard earned money on a tablet that does either.
I'd like to see much better software integration with other OS's (filesharing with windows, cifs, seamless vpn integration). Better gesture and voice support would also be a big plus.
If the iPad and iPhone are fairly similar hardware-wise (aside from the obvious screen and size difference), how about offering a cheap iPad shell that's powered by your iPhone, which is docked inside?
I'm actually an Android phone user, but I've wondered about a product like this. The Apple phone/tablet line would seem to be the easiest to implement this for the most users.
I wish tablets would have a dual screen mode similar to the extended desktop in Windows. This would give users the ability to play content on an external screen while being productive on the tablet, or display a presentation on a projector while taking notes on main screen.
I'd love to see more devices with real open access. The Xoom's unlocked bootloader is a step in the right direction, but if there really is going to be a fusion of tablets and notebooks, I'd prefer to see the openness of the notebook platform maintained.
I'd like to see charging ports that aren't proprietary (I just want microUSB), long battery lives, and some good pen support. Thinness is always nice, but whatever.
It seems the two-camera theme is catching on, but why don't we just have one camera which can be pointed forwards, backwards, or even up? (specifically, a camera with ~180 degrees freedom on one axis of rotation)
It seems like a camera pointing "up" would be useful in cases when you wanted to record something while leaving the tablet flat on a surface. Other angles might also be useful in various circumstances.
My idea would be support for greater multi touch ability. A simple example would be an app that would allow you to interact with more that 2 or 4 fingers, multi user use for sure.
I'd like to see more connectivity options like with ASUS's Transformer. Of course, if these things become more common, then OS support will be better too! :)
This might be considered too year-2000ish (and I haven't read other comments, so hopefully this hasn't been mentioned by too many other people), but I really want a seamless way to enter data into a tablet. Honestly, the virtual keyboard just does not work well with a tablet that is too heavy to comfortably hold with one hand; and even at Kindle weight, the keyboard layout for one handed operation is still awkward. What I want is some amazingly brilliant software for handwriting recognition. There is a lot of effort being spent on voice recognition, but in a loud environment, or equally very quiet, voice recognition is useless. Instead, if I could just simply point to the entry box and start scribbling with my finger the letters and words I want (like I said, reminiscent of Windows hand writing recognition, just done right), then I would find overall interactive experience to be greatly improved.
Yes, handwriting isn't as fast as typing on a good keyboard, but when talking about holding something the same way you would a pad of paper makes it seem more natural. Plus, the virtual keyboard tends to use a lot of screen real estate - so if the implementation didn't require this gaudy pop up box and you could literally just write (aka webOS "JustType") - then I'd happily use a "slower" interface over an awkward one.
side note: I would lose a pen - it has to let me use my finger for writing.
Though many people like to game, etc. on their tablet/phone... myself included... I would trade fancy battery draining graphics and all the games that go with it for the huge battery life I would gain with a color e-ink screen. I would rather have a gameboy next to me and a tablet with 10 days of batter life.
well in soc's i want the ability to play damn near whatever video file i want without a problem, maybe even autoformatting the resolution and everything to whatever would fit best, along with support for subtitles.
for tablets i would like more advanced camera's capable of tracking, so we could do some minority report like stuff with our hands hovering infront of the tablet, maybe even keyboards projected onto most any surface for no need of a dock or physical keyboard attachment (even though i think that the transformer from asus is awesome and will be snatching one up).
thats what i would like to see, also long time reader, great site and trustworthy reviews.
I'd really like to see a tighter integration between Tablets and Smartphones in future generations, HP/Palm seem to be off to a good start with new WebOS devices, but it feels like there's not much to tie one's devices together.
Content Creation is what I want in my next generation of tablet. Some good methods (both via software & Hardware) to do so at least for specific use cases would be nice.
I like the the video player of the galaxy tab which allows me to press the power button to lock the touch screen, so my child can hold the device without accidentally pushing a soft button. It would be nice to see this feature become standard.
a peripheral slot (perhaps USB, with enough built-in drivers) to connect not just keyboards, but potentially things like audio interfaces or other novel things. I'd like a tablet to be able to replace a Tascam DP-008 or a Zoom r16 -- small, portable multitrack studio
But is purchase possible? I want to purchase something.
I want a tablet with pico-projector capable of bright 144" picture in passive 3D (I give up glasses-free demand for now). Integrated soundbar realistically simulating 11.2 sound with two subwoofers. Two, please.
Foldable in pocket but with perfertly flat screen when unfolded. Weighting less than a pound. <$400 contract-free. Blu-ray/5.25" Floppy combo drive. Slot-loading, no latches. 2400 baud modem for FidoNet access.
...to have a built-in ambient air temperature sensor, maybe even humidity gauge too. That way when you're chillin' in Starbucks surfing their wi-fi, you can casually remark, "Goodness, it's a bit toasty in here (or chilly, or humid, or whatever)" and people will think you're cool. Or they might throw things at you. It's a coin toss....
Anyway, I'd love to win one so I could compete with my GF and her iPad. Which one loads web pages faster? Which one has better Netflix playback performance? That kind of thing, friendly competition, just for fun.
What I'd like to see is a better implementation of synchronized data amongst your phone, tablet, and PC. This would extend to media, documents, email, etc.
I'd like to see greater interoperability and data portability between desktop OS's and tablets. What I'm working on at my desk should be available to me on my tablet wherever I am.
I would like to see a touch-optimized Microsoft Windows tablet that has a touch interface when on the go and switches to a standard Windows mouse interface when docked. This would run on a next generation Intel processor that can compete with ARM on power efficiency. I would expect to have the option and capability of running both windows (mouse optimized) and android apps (touch optimized).
I really want next generation tablets to have better speakers. The speakers on these current tablets are so tiny, and don't produce quality sound. That being said, I would mind having this tablet, lol.
Let's see, what's the third thing I'd like to see? How about a built-in smartphone dock that let's you tether your phone to the tablet for receiving calls, sharing files and such?
i would like to see better integration of contacts. I have Froyo on my phone and I must have 2 or 3 copies of each contact. Why can't Froyo gmail update my desktop version and vice versa. Madness!
Tablets that come with interchangeable backs (for colors/textures), a more rubberized casing to reduce slips, the ability to natively open all office files, and Super AMOLED screens :)
On a tablet it's all about the front facing camera. This is what most people are going to use for video conferencing. Get a good HD capable camera and the software to support it and Tabs would take off. Honestly i can't imagine why anywone would cary around a tab as a camera making the rear facing camera a waist.
Ultimately I'd like to see a real window manager, sort of like the Atrix's Webtop idea but on the tablet itself. Seems a natural as resolutions increase.
I would like to see a hard rocker volume control button on the side and I would love it in pink! Yay to AnandTech for this awesome giveaway!!! You guys rock!!!
I would like to see Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Fully integrated into the tablet. This way you can have full computing power of your desktop when ever you need it. I know that there are several options in market for this, however it would be nice to see this function integrated into next Gen Tablets.
I will need the First Gen Xoom for Comparison. Please ship this to me at your conveyance.
Features I want is pretty much everything the smartphones currently have, so I don't need a smartphone anymore, just a dumb phone for calls paired with a tablet for browsing/apps/email etc.
Displays are naturally parallel and more than anything I think we need more GPU speed so that we can leverage more GPU accelerated UIs. People expect tablets to be snappy, intuitive, but also "pretty". We need more leveraging of GPU power to expand the use of intuitive, useful, and attractive GUIs on tablets.
So, what am i looking for in a tablet... I would love something like the transformer that is simply a bridge/hinge letting me pick and choose between a dual screen (ie 2 tablets) or keyboard/trackpad option.
I would also like to see an option to use a tablet as just a screen and still get a full OS under the hood. When I travel (and I travel a good bit) I find my laptop is too bulky for use in hotels and planes, and lacks the power I want for games. A tablet has great game options but lacks a good input.
while it scares the crap out of me, i want my life on the cloud with an extensible portable device that I can add and remove features and performance from though its attachments.
I would like to see native media center/game console remote control abilities via wifi on a home network. I know there are apps like gMote that can control things on your computer, but I would like to have it on my XBoX 360.
I also wouldn't mind winning a Xoom. They are freaking awesome!
I would like to see IR transmitters integrated into tablets and other android devices. They may be archaic, but it would be nice to use my cellphone or tablet as a universal remote.
All those fancy cars have touch-screen BT, Climate Control, DVD GPS Capability...well why can't my car?!?! I want an in-dash attachment mechanism that would give me the same capabilities through my tablet.
I would like to see good stylus integration on both the hardware and software side of things. Being able to annotate PDF's using a stylus on a tablet anywhere would be glorious and would save so many trees. Also, I would like to see some way to be able to "push" current desktop/laptop work or multimedia to your tablet to be able to take it on the go.
I'm waiting for a high definition tablet, 1920 x 1080 would be fantastic. Then I could play ripped blu-rays (if I could figure out how to do that) in full resolution.
Colors a sharper with glossy displays but matte displays provide better readability outside. Why not give the choice--not everyone loves glossy displays. Plus, matte displays don't get fingerprints all over them :)
I would like to be able to carry all my work everywhere, so maybe having a synced folder for files created on both the tablet and the home computers would solve that.
How about we replace these hard aluminum and plastic backs with nice, fluffy teddy bear fur. This way when you inevitable fall asleep using it in bed you can just roll over and cuddle with it.
Docking seems to always be at a slow rate, even through USB3 is certainly a step in the right direction. Although PCI express imposes some very brutal rules for how the connector would be positioned in the dock, and would be difficult to route on top of that, it would allow something like a plug in high speed GPU.
If GPU compute took off that would mean that you could plug into a dock for vastly increased speed.
Android OS needs to let the user be able to organize items within a folder. Hardware wise, tablets should have better sound, whether it be more speakers in various locations or just a better quality speaker.
...that tablets would come with a docking station (and built in capability, of course) to be able to just dock it to a mouse and keyboard should we choose.
Is it really that hard to put a full size SD card slot in these things, so I can easily look at my pictures from my camera. Oh, and an active digitizer with good photo editing software to do touch up's on the fly.
I would like to see less tweaking on the Android stock software by manufacturers. While the Xoom wasn't tweaked at all and the Eee Pad was actually tweaked for the better, it's very easy for manufacturers to go overboard and mess up the experience with poor software.
Same as last time: Major change needs to be the cost of the device. $800+ for a tablet is a bit ridiculous! These things will never compare in speed to a full laptop, so you should think of them as a low powered touchscreen with great battery life. For that they should start at $300 and max out at $500 with all the bells and whistles.
Archos is looking to capture the low end part of the market with their new Arnova 10 and 8 inch models starting at $199 and $149. Once they release the next version with upgraded SOC and Capacitive screens I'll probably buy one. If they work as promised, our company could easily buy a dozen for the same price as a few overpriced XOOM/iPads.
How about some of that fantastic Intel Wi-Di. HDMI cables usually aren't that long and then you can easily display from your tablet/phone to a TV or monitor.
I'm still of the opinion that they need higher-res Super AMOLED displays, with better batteries as a close second (though that one seems to be getting resolved).
Responsive user interface. Too often my past mobile devices haven't prioritized the user interface (through the OS design) which leads to awkward interactions.
One such example? Trying to unlock the screen on a sluggish BlackBerry Storm and accidentally placing an emergency 911 call. If you accidentally press the "Emergency" soft button on the touch screen when the phone is locked, it will switch to an "Are you sure?" screen. When the phone is nearly out of memory (memory leaks abound on the Storm) it can take a second or two for the display to change over, and when it does, the "Yes" button is pretty much lined up with the "Cancel" button that you may be desperately trying to press on the original screen.
How could it be fixed? Better memory management, better UI design where user input is given priority over anything else. The button presses shouldn't be "queued" across screens. Apple seems to understand this pretty well.
Actually, more of a regulatory request: I'd like to see companies forced to have bootloaders unlocked, open drivers, and the ability to install whatever OS on these tablets I want. Ship them with one thing, but allow me to do whatever I want with them. Companies shouldn't be allowed to restrict my usage of computer hardware I've paid money for. Sure, you can hack your way around that stuff, but why should you have to on hardware you paid for?
First and foremost, I am a middle of the road guy when it comes to tablets. I think they are a brilliant concept that will fit in for many different types of business and personal use. I do not think they will ever replace laptops or desktops (especially desktops) but they will replace lower end laptops for the most part.
One thing I think that tablets are lacking currently that the next gen needs is support for both LCD and eInk technologies on one device. I know there are some models coming around the corner but they aren't here yet. Tablet manufacturers market these devices to people who want to read books on them but LCDs can cause eye-strain over time.
Another feature I would be interested in a Windows version. I like Android and the iOS but I think Windows would shine on one of these. Maybe an unlocked version that supports multiple OS types?
Looking for incremental improvements. The new ARM Cortex 15 will give the platform a huge power and performance boost. Also looking forward to to a 1080p display. All this with 3G and under $500.
I'd like to see ratings on apps that tell you how processor/gpu intensive they are or some sort of power rating. The amount of power an application uses for a given function might be a deciding factor on whether to get the free but power hungry app or spend the money on the pay app that is less power hungry. May not be that useful for the newest latest greatest smart phone or tablet but after about 1.5 years that battery is starting to show its age and OS updates tend to make the older hardware start to struggle.
This time around I'll say magical session that you can take with you and use anywhere you go. Like maybe a cloud based VM of what ever OS that is easy to take control over on any device.
Me want tablets perhaps with a nice hand-strap on the back -left area so it is easier to hold on to - the Apple magical cover is all well and good, but I carry things around. . .
and a rubberized back so it's easier to hold.
Technology is all well and good, but if you can't carry and hold the bloody thing, it's kinda a pain.
I hope the winners are following the rules and saying what they want in future tablets. ;)
Me, I can't wait to see just how fast the low power ARM architecture can go. Even an A8 is surprisingly snappy compared to PCs I used 10 years ago. It just seems like we need better optimization for future hardware, especially flash. Hardware can't do it all, but it certainly has a ways to go.
I would like to see an enthusiast version. Unlocked with overclock ability out of the box. It would also be nice to have Blue Tooth and IR for all the cool HTP setups. (Would make a real cool remote control unit) AND give us a 3.5mm head phone jack :)
Yay, I get another shot at one! Like I said before, I'd love to see card reader support, or even a built in one. MicroSD, CF, anything. I'd love to use a tablet to pass around photos on.
I'd like to see them stop trying to focus on laptop-like functionality and instead work their unique strengths. Add good stylus support and focus on a mix of creative work and high-end PMP functionality.
Now that we have enough cpu power with the Tegra 2 and a UI overhaul with Honeycomb, NFC integration should be required for the next generation of smart phones and tablets...
How about a built-in laser distance meter? That would be one less thing for me to carry around on the job. If there were an app where you could have a drawing imported on the screen, then touch an item and fill in the measurements with data, that would be really cool. Of course, it's one heck of a niche application...
Missed that we had to reenter each time. Does our suggestion have to be different? This time I'll go for standard: USB 3.0, mini-HDMI, SD slot, Bluetooth. No proprietary dongles or docks or cables.
As I said in my other posts to this giveaway, the most important missing feature of tablets is transflective screens that will allow it to function better as an ebook reader in addition to standard tablet uses
I'd like to see a tablet be able to act as an external monitor (not via VNC or any sort of software, just an HDMI/DP port and USB for power), that way it's not unused while I'm using my PC/Mac. It could also be used as a secondary monitor for a laptop while on the go.
I think the chipsets should support FM transmission of audio for those who do not have blue-tooth car audio. Hardware level disc encryption would also be a great addition.
Customizable SoCs, so i can choose between: A galaxy S with an awesome GPU A power-optimized Galaxy S with better battery life.
Interfaces: Thunderbolt!!!! I like the idea of a data conn. that can handle two streams, in addition to display/power. If not thunderbolt, then defniitely USB3!
What I would like in the next generation of tablets is for me to actually own one. I think a 50% price decrease at approximately the current level of performance would be excellent.
The one thing I'd like to see would be integration of foldable/rollable display technology (the stuff they keep trotting out at electronics shows and then never putting in any actual devices).
I like the size/weight of the 7" tabs, but prefer the screen size of the 10" ones...
I'd love a tablet that you could fold like a notebook to fit in your pocket... but have a single display with no seam when you open it up.
I'd love to see some sort of a universal line out, similar to the ipod line out dock, so we can get some higher quality sound out of these devices. Maybe thats just me though :P.
Honestly the biggie for me is more adoption of the notion ink adam style pixel Qi display.
A dock-able keypad similar to, but more refined, than the Eee Pad Transformer would go a long ways towards extending the versatility of next-gen tablets!
I'd like to see more pen based input for note taking for meetings and classes and such. i think tablets would excel at such a thing with a pen input with decent handwriting recognition.
I wish they would make a hybrid of E ink display and a traditional IPS panel. I want to be able to read papers and books on it without getting my eyes sore and still do all that multimedia stuff.
I'd like to be able to 'paint' on my tablet (with a conductive brush) & have it register many more points so that the software could produce a texture of the brush stroke.
I'd like to see the ability to have full disk encryption on tablets built in from the get-go, especially considering how they are designed to be mobile.
I'm not sure what I'd particularly want in next-gen tablets. The obvious ones are thinner, but with better battery life. Tablets like the Xoom work fine with bluetooth keyboards which I'd consider a plus for certain types of work that I'd use a tablet for, though that does necessitate another set of batteries.
Okay, there's an idea. Solar cells on the back so the tablet can trickle charge at all times. Probably not great for full on charging but might improve lifetime between charges.
Major advancements in battery life. I'm the type of person to only charge my dumb phone twice a week and my nook once a week and expect the same of any "portable" device.
Would like to see better compatibility with educational websites. Granted, in my experience it's generally the websites that suck... but still. Almost all of my teacher's manuals can be found online, and it'd be awesome to carry around a tablet instead of 20 pounds of books.
I would like to see processor speeds a little faster than what is currently available. Maybe Intel can break into the tablet market and use existing technology to provide faster processing speeds for tablet PC's.
Asus seems to have done a good job with the keyboard extension docking station for Transformer series tablets. Would love to see enhancements in this aspect of the tablet technology, especially universal docking stations and please keep the cost to sub-$100 range.
I want future phones/tablets to be completely open in that I can compile a new kernel or insert new drivers with minimal effort. I want to use the sensors on the machines in ways that they were not intended for.
I'd like to see a more dominant graphics chip with CUDA like capabilities to take over processing power during 2d apps while allowing more powerful 3d capabilities.
looking at how small the new samsung galaxy 2 will be, the phone could be similar to how the new playstation phone is designed. The phone screen could be used as a second touch screen, or second display. The phone can power the screen similar to the atrix\netbook combo, they can sell two skus (nebook\tablet) docks. Just a thought. Great device Motorola.
By far the biggest drawback to the current lineup of tablet devices is their inputting and productivity capabilities. They are great at entertainment and consumption, but really weak at creation-related tasks like writing papers, etc. The upcoming LePad (with its combination of Android and Windows 7 dual-boot capability) provides the most intuitive solution to this problem that I've seen so far. But to really succeed they need to find a way to render the touch gestures of current tablets to behave in exactly the same way as a mouse on a laptop/desktop.
I'd love to win a XOOM, but for the next revision, I'd like a 10" tablet with a smaller bezel weighing as close to 1lb as possible with a UI based on Android that is super fast.
I think adding NFC for payments could be cool, though I'm somewhat debatable about it. Certainly all tablets released from here on out should have support for front & back cameras to enable video conferencing. Also - bluetooth so you can easily add a standard keyboard (and maybe a mouse interface as well?)
What do I want to see in a next gen tablet? I'd almost say a matte screen but I'm not sure how that would work out.... so let's say buttery smooth multitasking instead :) I'm asking for too much, aren't I?
USB 3 and a portable, foldable keyboard.... decent sound system. Essentially everything a premium laptop has without the common.. boring image. thanks!
I want longer battery life and more durability in the next generation of tablets. I would also like more synergy like what palms doing with the Touchpad.
What I would like to see in the next generation of Tablets is more consistency with what general consumers gravitate towards. Whether good or bad, this seems to be:
--Quality screens that do not fade to near uselessness in bright sunlight
--Front and rear cameras that have high resolution for each as its positioned use dictates
--Build quality that can sustain the rigors of high portability and more banging around
--Better/reliable touch sensitivity control coupled with the ability to connect additional input devices if desired.
--True high-speed wireless connectivity, to always include 802.11n
I'd like to see a docking station that's relatively cheap. I want to just "drop" the tablet in the docking station, similar to how some external HD adapters have a slot for the HD. I want it to be a cheap doc so that I can buy one for work, home, travel, etc. I can use the tablet as a tablet when I want to, and use it as a "PC" or "terminal" when it needs to be (docked w/bluetooth keyboard/mouse/dvi monitor).
I'm still supporting my idea for a split keyboard one half on one side and the other half on the so that you can easily hold the tablet in your hands and type with your thumbs. It alleviates having to set the tablet on a table to type on it....c"mon hook me up with a xoom!!! :)
Seeing as how the speaker(s) on the tablets I've used are pretty terrible, headphones are usually my preferred method of audio consumption. I'd like to see sound processing on tablets for headphones that creates virtual surround. This would be nice for watching movies with 5.1 audio, or even making stereo sound mixed for loudspeakers sound more like it was mixed for headphones.
Okay, more plausible: - Some kind of reflective display (e.g., Qualcomm Mirasol), so I can read for long periods of time; - More RAM and whatever optimization needed for more "serious" internet browsing.
1. Pen input - I see that a very large number of comments have expressed an interest in this (irony meter going off the scale). I too would love pen input, but, like I said before, it has to have pressure sensitivity. A simple binary on/off won't do. Tablets are terrible for things like spreadsheet work, but fantastic as platforms for all types digital art and computer assisted design. Portable Cintiq with its own built-in computer, anyone?
2. High resolution screens - a must to get work done. 1280x600 is too small. 1280x800 is still too small. 1440x900 is the absolute minimum, but resolutions of 1600x900 to 1920x1200 would be ideal. More space = better workflow. It would also benefit the consumption of media, since we can not presently watch HD content in HD on tablets. Waste of bandwidth.
3. Connectivity - I saw this one crop up a few times, and I must agree. There is something to be said for Apple's devices having a standard, if proprietary, connector. It means that third party vendors can easily create peripherals like docks or external storage devices. Thunderbolt to the rescue here, perhaps? Whatever the case, a similar attachment point on other devices would be great in the next generation of tablets.
4. Seamless user interface - Again, like I said earlier, if a device is not easy to use and/or presents glaring issues in performing tasks, it will not do well. I can't say I'm pleased with the stock Android experience, since it isn't as effortless as iOS. However, iOS like OSX feels crippled in comparison to the competition. Right now there is a choice between features and stability where it should be a choice between which one suits your needs better. Google and partners, work on this. I'd like to see what HTC does with the Flyer and its user interface.
5. Matte screen surfaces. This one is new. With pen input, having some resistance to motion is nice. Even with fingers, a smooth display feels wrong to use. It's like using the textured glass trackpad on Apple notebooks compared against the glossy trackpads on the older, low-end HP notebooks. It's sticky and gross with the latter. A matte screen would feel great to write on and would be resistant to fingerprints.
6. PixelQi reflective displays, or some kind of passive lighting. If I'm outdoors, I shouldn't need a bright set of lights sucking down juice to see my display. We should be past that. The technology is there, but tablet makers need to embrace it.
Things like flexible displays and the power of consoles in a quarter-inch-thick device are things I don't expect to see in the next generation. I expect the next generation will finally realise which market it actually is that tablets satisfy. They are currently not more than interesting (and desirable) toys, but they have the potential to be so much more than that. The first iPads and company are only the vanguards to open up the public's eyes to what the form-factor can really do.
I would like something like a Wacom digitizer so that I could let art inclined friends get into direct use of programs for drawing and image editing. This would make a lot more sense for a more powerful tablet such as one running on one of the AMD Fusion chips.
How about a free 3G data plan like the kindle has. Put a low cap on it to keep costs reasonable and up-sell better caps to all the people who say, "This data plan is awesome, but I want more." Then the mobile company could still make a nice profit and the tablet would have an extra AWESOME feature for people who don't need data on a regular basis but would really like it on the occasional trip.
Give me pressure sensitivity at a decent price, would love an affordable Cintiq alternative. Make sure I can pair it with a real PC or Mac for use as an input device when I need more horsepower.
That or just bring the MS Courier concept to reality.
I wish I may, I wish I might, have the a chance to win a Xoom so bright! I so hope in the future that they build the next model with face-recognition to enable the user to simply look at the device as the only means to activate it. This would be so next-gen!
I'll try again too! Oh and to address the "requirement" of the contest: In the next big tablet, I want to see a built-in IR remote-control chip that can turn your tablet into a universal remote for your home-theater devices!
I would like to see more car options such as different types of mounts so that it could be used as a GPS in the car or a movie player in the backseat for the kids.
I would like to see these features if possible with my explanation of why:
-Standard size SDXC support (it's better bang for buck than micro, plus if you wanted to use micro you can use an adapter, but not the other way around if they only give you a micro slot, annoys me)
-Standard size USB (I could connect or charge more devices this way if needed be..while this tablet is connected to an AC power supply.)
-1440x900 resolution(since it is already 16x10, mind as well up it, this will allow me to see with more clarity and fit even more text on the page without having to zoom)
-more RAM to compensate larger resolution (2GB perhaps?)
- Quad core CPU (Nvidia's next arm release, was it called Kent?)
-Perhaps HDMI/Video input(why not use the tablet as a screen, or do-it-all tv...we're always on the go these days and I'd love one device that could do it all)
-True GPS(if I'm not mistaken it only has the agps system), I would love to use this as a replacement for my Garmin(that way I won't have to squint to read the friggin tiny 4in screen while driving)
-Perhaps a higher battery to compensate the above spec.
If it was all the above, this bad boy would be my next best friend, lol...I'd bring it everywhere and ditch the laptop(way too heavy)
I examined one of these very carefully at Best Buy just the other day. And I am really interested. The best case scenario would be win one, as they are a bit pricey! :-)
I would love to see zigbee chips in the next tablets. supposed to be used for the next generation home automation stuff. would be great to control my whole home without having to hook extra stuff.
A small nickle sized touch pad... I love my touch phone but I hate cleaning it all the time!!
After I get to a web page, I should have to be constantly touching the screen to just scroll down or up... A small nickle sized touch pad on the side of the tablet so I can use that to highlight text after I place the pointer w/ my finger.... It will also give me the ability to scroll... on pages or zoom in and out based on the direction I rub my finger on it....
Samsung had one on their windows 6.1 phones that my GF had and it made a joy to use.....
We usually don't expect glorious sound quality from portable devices, but I think the time has come that we stop excusing tinny sounding speakers, and stop depending solely on headphones to suffice for or aural enjoyment.
I'm gonna echo a few other comments and point out a need for better quality speakers. If manufacturers are gonna spend time setting up a tablet for movie watching, you should have some acceptable speakers in the event that other people want to watch it at the same time.
The tablets already have access to your calendar, your email, your phone, etc. It should be able to tell you when you need to do something, rather than waiting for you to check. Heck, give it a face and a voice, and call it your secretary.
On the flip side, it would be great if you could talk to it to add things to your calendar, tell it to make a phone call, or send an email.
I'd love to see some kind of a thumb stick and buttons become a standard. Touch screens are great, but sometimes it would be nice to have some kind of hardware interface as well, especially for things like games.
I'd like to see better image and video processing in the next generation of SoCs and tablets. The situation now isn't terrible, but it's far behind where cheap digital cameras were 7 years ago, with resolutions that are higher. Hopefully, imaging on tablets will improve faster because of lessons learned through the evolution of digital cameras.
Something that can really create an experience is sound. Video without sound isn't nearly as interesting and music is compelling in its own right. It doesn't matter how powerful something is, bad sound is bad sound. That's really what I'd like to see improved.
the video capabilities of next generation tablets improve. Tegra 2 was a good progression, and I'm excited to see what will be included in future hardware. Video acceleration will be a key component in future devices as tablets are continually integrated into the consumer electronics space.
Again with my comment last time, I'd like to see a huge improvement in battery life. A tablet that can I don't have to plug in everyday would be very nice.
I would like to use tablets are monitors for other computers. I just want to be able to turn off the tablet, but use it as another screen for my desktop/laptop, but then be able to take it and use it as a tablet later.
I would love something like a nice cover that is also a keyboard, along with maybe wireless HD video. I would also love to see a Windows phone 7 tablet with the Metro UI and better integration between the android tablets and smartphones (like HP is planning).
Aside from all the comments about better speakers, flip-out keyboards and such, one thing I'd like to see in a tablet is a hybrid CPU, one with ARM cores for the default low-power usage, and also with an x86 core or two (which can be powergated entirely off when not necessary) so you can have essentially any kind of program run on them.
As backwards as it sounds, IR would be nice. It's not too pricey to add and would add universal TV remote control which would make tablets more appealing in the living room.
I'd be grateful for one of these. As I mentioned before, what I'd really love is one that fit in my pocket yet expanded to tablet size, perhaps via a fold. Until that day, though...
I would like to see much higher "retina" style display resolutions on tablets, and some sort of smart adaptive soft keyboard that is able to track finger wonder; or, of course, better designed human digits would also work.
improved battery life (new battery tech :() more OS choices (full featured windows?) improved built in sound (physics defying?) and uh... maybe nice if it could be decreased in price just from technological improvements (not from cheaper build/etc) i'm just grasping at straws to add something new :\...
A wireless VGA adapter so i can give a lecture with the tablet without having to physically attached the tablet to the project, just plug in a little wirelss VGA adapter to the projector and walk around with it... basically what intel is doing with the wireless TV thing, but for VGA so it is compatible with legacy projectors in schools and the workplace.
It would be nice to have a wireless video out feed. That would let you use it as a remote and a source for entertainment systems, or let you use VR glasses.
Would love one of these. Would want next-gen tablets to be able to _easily_ form an adhoc wifi network with the owner's smartphone for sharing data, etc. Maybe some Playbook-style integration with Android phones/tablets.
Third try's the charm? I'd like to hack a dockable gadget. In it's default form it's a smartphone. Dock into a tablet sized screen and it's a tablet. Dock into a workstation at work and it's your desktop/laptop. I see ideas close to this trickling around (Atrix 4G and ASUS transformer) But it's not quite there yet.
I would like to see a better use of multicore resources. With dual-core SoCs being prevalent, and quad-core SoCs like NVIDIA's Kal-El around the corner, it would be nice to see tablet OSes begin to make better use of the ample resources available to give consumers a smoother experience.
This time, I am going to have to go with a reduced price. IMHO, the Nook Color comes alot closer than most of the current gen tablets at reaching a price point that fits with the actual usability, at least for someone like me. Lets be honest, when I spend most of my day at a desk with 1-6 systems running, why pay big bucks to keep reading the internet, only on the couch 10 feet away?
Things I'd like to see: fingerprint security (without it jacking the price up), and lower prices. These things are expensive for essentially larger cell phones.
I would also like to see a few killer apps. This isn't necessarily for the next generation, but so far the only thing tablets are really better at are constant text reading. Better software that takes greater advantage of the real-estate and touch screen capabilities would be nice.
I wouldnt mind seeing more tablets coming with Pen or Stylus so you can draw on the screen or add notes to websites. Some of them have the feature but it isnt common just yet.
I'd love to see full storage encryption, complete exchange activesync policy support including remote wipe and encryption and Cisco IPSec VPN support in the next gen of tablets.
It would be nice to have more convergence between devices. This idea is beginning to come fruition in the form of new products like the Atrix and the Eee Pad Transformer.
...but I'll post anyways. I mentioned eInk already, but I'll also toss in "How about a 7" version?" Also, if HP is willing to license it, I'd like to see WebOS...
I would like to see the smart phones with more internal memory. I am using an HTC Evo right now and find that as I start to launch programs, they don't really quit, they just sort of run in the background instead. But I have moved everything I can to the SD card, but still find that after just a few programs run, my phone seems to become lethargic because it is low on memory. The more the new tablets/ smart phones/ PDAs become functional, the more we will try to do with them. why not include a bit more memory? Maybe after i win, I will find that they have already fixed this problem. But I would like to know from first hand experience.
To be honest i'm really just looking for polished features that we already have in our desktops. The ability to easily network and share drives and stream video from my home PC would be wonderful. One of those nice color e-ink displays that convert from reflective back to backlit would be great for outdoor use.
...but I'll give it a go! I'd love to see better battery life and audio in tablets, all with a more affordable price! As a general note for Android, it'd be awesome to have a Microsoft OneNote app!
I'd like to see more ability to stream directly to and from media sources and displays. Also the ability to auto sync via bluetooth with handheld devices.
I would like them to be more productivity friendly. I like the idea of the Eee Pad because it has the option to dock it into a keyboard and that will increase its ability to perform tasks such as word processing and spreadsheets.
Something I would like to see in the next-generation of tablets is longer battery life. I like to compute all day (reading articles, watching YouTube, reading email) and it would be nice to not have to remember to charge the battery often. Some days I forget to charge it and I can't use my mobile electronics as long as I would want (sometimes I'm out and about, and I left the charger at home; or sometimes there isn't a place to charge my battery). After a few years of use, batteries don't last as long, and the ability to buy a new battery to replace would be a great idea. A tablet with a short battery life is not a tablet I want.
Prices need to come down, anandtech needs to get spammed till they revamp their comments. Also, I want "smarphones" without the phone part. Once wireless internet covers as much of the country as cell towers we can all just use VOIP. Seriously, phones are outdated, as well as tv. All we need, ALL I WANT, is internet. I'm mostly interested in 4-5inch tablets, small enough to fit in my pocket. Archos 5, which I have, is really nice. Looking forward to the revamped Archos 4.3 this summer. Roomurs of 3G/4G/Wiimax support. It's not total country coverage yet, but we're getting there; I can't wait for the day I can trash my $6/month burner phone and only carry around my internet tablet. PS phone companies, I will NEVER pay 100+/month for a freaking phone. One bill, 50/month for internet access from any and every device everywhere. Really, the only reason that's not too high is because I'm expecting FIOS speeds.
rumors* FYI I'm 22. My generation and younger don't really consider internet a luxury; it's a requirement to survive in the modern world. Like water and food. It doesn't make sense for it to be free, unless it's like 3MBPS, but it should be cheap. Cheap enough that people who are living on 12/hour can afford it AND food and gas and rent. The internet is how we connect, it's how we live our lives, it's how we learn and share and grow as a species. It should not be coveted by rich greedy companies. Make enough to cover expenses, maintenence and expansion and employees, then like 100k/year for the CEO just cause that's how CEO's roll, that's it. Get everyone in the world on it, should be like 1 dollar a month or less; seriously, there's a lot of people on the planet.
I would like to see out of the box standard storage expansion with USB or mini USB ports. Yes that means manufacturers might not be able to charge excessive prices for additional flash storage but it would be a sellable feature.
The number one feature I'd like to see is a built-in laser virtual keyboard. You could even have it project piano keys or whatever app developers come up with.
Better force feedback would be cool for gaming too.
Next generation I definitely want to see more support for external connections and perhaps an open and closed design, where I can close it like a book and slip it in my pocket, but on a seamless screen - like a flexible LCD screen. That would blow me away.
Motion Controls. I want to be able to use it as a back up wii-mote in case my overpriced er.. wii-mote dies. Kidding, I would like better audio reproduction through the headphone out. It seems only Apple does this proper.
What I would like to see is bigger onboard storage options (128gb would be nice) also a higher definition screen. Also another big plus would be better batteries.
I dunno if it's a better keyboard, or what. Speech recognition? You got me. But I'm typing this message on a laptap and it's typing messages like this which really are the biggest reason to use a laptop to casually browse the internet instead of a tablet. Somehow this has to be fixed.
1. It could be used as a personal voting machine. 2. It could be used as a controller for games 3. The physical motion of being carried along with exposure to light would help to charge the battery.
If all tablets had the option of fitting into a keyboard dock, that would be a big plus. There could be some universal connector that all tablets share that would allow any tablet to connect to any keyboard dock. Besides a keyboard, trackpad, battery, and a couple USB ports, docks could have different features such as CF readers (for the photographers), disc drives, built in hard drive space, etc....
Though there is much to be said for touch screen input the input for typing does need work for those of us who'd like to replace our netbooks size, weight, poor battery life and crappy screen... How about a slide out keyboard - built it so users can slide it out and even twist it on an axis to change the portrait/landscape use. This slide-out could be sized smaller than the body of the device so it can be used for thumb typing, at least in theory --- would need a lightish device to be able to hold it and type.
I'd like to see a change in the design in the touch screen that recognizes when your palms are on the screen so that the keyboard is easier to type with, and much more like typing on a real keyboard.
I'd like to see a projector feature add-on for tablets. This would be super useful for presentations or even for showing your friends the newest viral youtube video on a wall.
There are a few things that I personally would like to see in a tablet going forward. For one, considering the hardware that is in these devices (cell phone hardware) one of two important things needs to happen, either the price needs to come down to reflect the performance of these devices, or they need to beef up the hardware to correspond with the asking price. The issue I have with todays tablet is that at the price point they are asking, one can get a decent laptop / netbook that will outperform the tablet.
Another area where one can see improvements to me would be in the area of screen quality. Again, most of this comes down to asking price. I would really like to see a screen that equals the quality of what one would expect at the price asked.
And finally, the other area I would like to see improvement in is performance overall. All of the tablets I have used to date appear to be sluggish when one attempts to perform multiple tasks. Now again, much of this has to do with the software development but when I use these devices I feel that they appear to be rushed to market. For me, I would prefer a device that appears to perform and feel like a device that has been well thought out and planned instead of a device that feels like it is not complete and rushed out just to beat the competition.
I would love to see some operating system flexibility. I want someone to free android up a bit (fork it maybe?) for the community and would like it if you could load on any operating system you want (even full linux distros or WP7).
I think all the new tablets that are coming out with the tegra 2 processor in it are DOA because they do not support high profile h264 videos. I want my tablets to be a jack of all trades and not just strong in one area(gaming). It would be nice to be able to go from playing an awesome tegra 2 supported game to watching an hd movie on the amazing screen. I am pretty sure nvidia will be fixing this in their tegra 3 but for now all of these tegra 2 tablets are fail.
I hope I am able to win one of these though because it would be an awesome birthday present (which is today) despite the minor flaws that bug me with this tablet.
Hmm....what would I like to see on future tablets...
A way extended battery
S-AMOLED Screen
Perhaps, someday, the entire tablet (screen and all) printed on some type of flexible transparent film . It would be awesome to pull out and unfold or unroll your tablet and whatnot.
Dual front cameras for a Kinect-like controllable interface.
Third time's a charm? I want a next-gen tablet that's basically a tablet-formfactor dock for my quad-core phone, that enables extra features and expanded work areas.
I'd like to see better support for different video formats including support for MKV's. I'm actually really excited to see what Microsoft has planned with Windows 8 with regards to tablets. I think it'd be intresting if Microsoft used the same exact OS for both the tablet and PC and allowed it to basically switch on the fly between two UI's. For example a tablet could use a touch frienldy UI when its being used in tablet mode and then when its docked it could switch over to the full desktop UI. I feel like that's the direction we're moving in, there hasn't been a business focused tablet yet, I think the first company that comes up with a tablet which is truly business friendly and that actually promotes prodcutivity will end up a majority of the market in the future.
It would be awesome to integrate a display mode which is easy on the eyes as well as on the battery life (such as the new Pixel Qi displays). There seem to be one or two models which feature this, but they are not widespread. This would be great for students.
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Pretty Impressive. I played with one at Staples and it was fast, easy to use-pretty polished. Hopefully future SoCs will make it possible to upgrade or replace a few of the parts-Ram, battery, etc.
- A better displays, something like Pixel Qi or else that allow best view outside. - Perhaps, matte screen? Fingerprint and gloss drive me crazy. - Pen input!! - Better software and OS quality! Responsive and smooth. Low footprint. - Better security. Blackberry Playbook's QNX did a good job though. However, please use SSL at all the time to encrypt the data. - Better battery life! - Better front camera and smooth enough for video phone. Great for Deaf people. - Cloud and cloud, something easier to transfer around different devices. - Better parent control, ACL and business management. - Improvement on multitasking. Blackberry Playbook's QNX and WebOS have best multitasking so far. - Large RAM capacity for multitasking. Blackberry Playbook's QNX has failed on this one. - Large storage capacity. Probably not need it if we get better cloud.
My idea stems from how Google is trying to crack down on UI customizations and carrier software. It would allow manufacturers to continue to develop a custom UI (Sense, Motoblur, Touchwiz, etc) but release both their custom interface and the Google interface side by side. This would allow the user to make a choice as to which they would like to run. It would also allow the manufacturer to quickly release updates for the latest Google OS. If the manufacturer decides to spend the time and money they can release an update for their custom interface. This would take some of the delay out of ensuring the custom UI works with the updated OS.
How I would change the carrier software is give users the ability to uninstall the applications if they so chose to. If the user decides to reinstall the applications they can be found on on the carrier specific area of the Android Market.
These two changes together would allow manufacturers to release OS updates more quickly and cheaply.
In particular, the rear display could be a high-clarity e-ink display. That way you get the best of both worlds. Fast refresh rate, high res, bajillion colors on the primary LED/LCD display side. Crisp, high contrast, eye-strain-free, low power e-ink display on the back. You could switch to the e-ink display to read a book or whatever, and switch back to watch videos, play games, etc. Just flip it over and hit a button.
Whether you use a clear protective layer, or a cover that fits either side, I'm not sure, but I'd lean towards a snap-on cover that can fit over either side.
I want it, since I didn't any of the other two... :-( If I win, Anandtech will become my wallpaper and homepage, I will also post a vid on Youtube of me thanking and gloating, along with a review. (I'll plug Anandtech as much as possible.)
I've already mentioned what I wanted in my last post from the previous article but it is basically a more integrated SOC with everything even possibly DRAM. I understand the chip would be substantially larger but this could decrease memory latency.
I can't wait until tablets can run OpenCL or CUDA. I think once those technologies are tighly integrated into tablet architectures using general-purpose computation APIs, developers will be afforded with a lot of opportunities for awesomeness.
When we get to the point that a tablet SOC has processing power to rival a mid range desktop but the a phone's power envelope, then things will really get interesting. That's got to be, what, 5 years out? Should be a lot of fun to see this tech develop...
I think current generation cores are either too slow (ARM A9) or use too much power (Intel Atom). I'm skeptical about the performance and release date of ARM A15. I actually have higher hopes for Intel cutting down the average power use of an Atom-based SoC, but I'll be surprised if Medfield accomplishes this.
I want multiple windows, applications on screen at the same time. I can handle any one thing with my smartphone. I want a tablet that isn't just a big phone, a device that does a better job of multitasking.
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I would like the ability to use a device with a larger battery to power my cell phone in the case of the cell phone battery running out so that I can make any urgent phone calls I need to make when I might not have another long lasting power source around.
There are a couple of things I'd like to see on tablets in the future.
1. A minimum of a 720p RGB LED IPS display
2. A USB port. SD cards are nice and all, but really, for data on the go nobody really carries around a SD card. I want to be able to plug in an USB thumbdrive and browse the contents.
After looking at honeycomb, i can say that tablets are maturing .... but still long way to go for it to become a common mans everyday computing device. Following are things i think future tablets will have
1) keyboard dock integration in the OS - rather than 3rd party integration like asus eee pad transformer
2) integration of chrome like web browser - chrome os integration with honeycomb is a possibility
3) better processing power - may be next-gen processors sill have it
4) Full MS or an alternative Word, excel and presentation softwares
5) all the features curently we get with honeycomb
6) Price at around $300 - $500 range
Following can be excluded or given as optional:
1) back side camera (the main camera) .. i dont thinl many people need a camera for a tablet
I'd like an IPS or better screen with the ability to calibrate the color. This way I have an accurate electronic portfolio better than an unwieldy laptop.
I would love to see a tablet with some software that helped with continuous use. Something that took a snapshot of your computer when you told it to and transmitted that to your tablet so you could start up with what you had on your desktop/laptop immediately when you're on the go. That and a tablet that actually has different, better specs than a smartphone, not just a smartphone inside with a 10.1" screen.
I'd like to see: - Better cameras, essential for many vertical market applications - Wireless syncing / provisioning (whether to the cloud, or to local network media) - Better/louder speakers (my parents' ears aren't what they used to be)
I have a kindle for books. I have a PC for serious work.
Without improving HOW people can input data a tablet will never really hold up. The tablet manufacturers MUST figure out a way to either let me type fullspeed onto the screen or incorporate one of those illuminated/projected keyboards.
Otherwise carrying a keyboard around with a tablet is much like a laptop except it breaks easier!
I want cloud files to be transparently synced between my tablet and any enabled PC. I want stable APIs which allow application developers, such as myself, to easily exploit this feature.
In the nextGen tablets, I wish they just work the way they're supposed to, with all the features the manufacturers promise (ahem, like Flash and an SD card slot), and that they don't take a few steps fowards only to take a few back (like trying to compete with a year old iPad). Hey wouldn't NFC in both our phone AND tablets be cool?
I'd be ecstatic to see directx ported or licensed to Android or iOS. Or get an impressive tablet version of Windows, with directx. Really give me, and probably many others a reason to consider spending money on a tablet instead of a laptop or desktop upgrade.
I would like to see more tablets like the Asus eee pad transformer. The biggest drawback for a tablet for me is the lack of a keyboard option. It would have to be able to be used like a netbook and a laptop.
Windows isn't designed with a touch interface in mind so I don't want to see that on tablets. Heck, its not suited for netbooks due to its actual requirements. 2GB of ram isn't enough for windows 7 to be productive and the atom processor is a joke.
Something running google android or chrome would be a nice change of pace.
Everyone always wants to check out these devices but sometimes I have some private info on it like CC numbers and work docs/email. I'd like the ability to have multiple accounts. One for me and one for my wife that syncs over the cloud with our desktops/phones/etc. Also use a front facing camera to recognize your on face or retina for authentication or perhaps allow for the touch screen to be set up with custom gestures beyond the simple phone pad grid to authentic.
I think it would be cool to see a next gen AMD E-series in a tablet. They already managed to get the C-50 down to 5 watts by implementing fewer interface options. Next year i figure a dual core could do 2.5-3 watts easy, That would be sweet esp in the eee transformer...hells yeah.
maybe test it a little bit more with things like ps3 media server or traversity and see how well the device can play back streaming anime. there are far far better media streamers out there but that has nothing to do with a tablet. oh and test over wifi. would be cool to watch anime in bed.
As other's have said higher res screens and IR for remote control capability. I'd also like to see some form of Wireless display technology ala WiHD and AirPlay.
As I said before~ I'd love a way to send application windows from a computer to a tablet. Be it with REALLY good syncing options, or some sort of viewing method.
I'd like to see palm touch support. I mean there are definitely times when I really just need to slap a beeootch on the web and having palm recognition would be one step close to my ultimate tablet.
I'd like to see the ability to sync honeycomb tablets to windows media center so it worked as a media extender. I'd also like to see more tablets with a true usb port for easier access to usb drives. this would expand upon the usage of tablets
instead of a using a tablet as a traditional input device, instead utilizing it as a platform where free form projections can be manipulated in the space above the tablet in real time. Also being able to morph into different form factors to suit the type of data, i.e., a larger screen based form factor for video, a smaller form factor for audio, a handset for phone-like communication.
Lower price keep it unlocked!!! 28nm Nvidia kal-el SOC Higher Res Screen built in 4g LTE radio connectivity (non wifi only version) 1080p decoder Stylus/Pen Input Ability to dual boot Win8 and Android DLNA Support
I'd like to see better integration with electronic medical records. It'd be nice to work next to a patient and be able to type information in without having to turn my back to them.
I would like to see a higher resolution also and a strong IR port so that it could act as a remote or an app could be written so that all you have to do is leave it aiming at entertainment center and it can record programs like TiVo does.
I'm still voting for a tablet pen, including a safe/secure place to store it. We'll have to see what the HTC Flyer looks like. Then, a lightweight, detachable, flippable keyboard a la Compaq TC1100.
I would like to see at least 4GB of LP-DDR2/3 on new tablets. Current generations have memory issues already and it seems like 4GB is the standard for desktop/laptop computers, I see no reason why tablets should not follow this trend as well.
1280x800 is pretty good, but obviously, more pixels would be better. The closer we can get to print quality, the easier the screen will be on the eyes.
The ability to transfer what page you're looking at, game you're playing, ect to a new monitor or TV and use the phone like a touch screen monitor, ala Iron Man 2. Like an advanced sync.
I suppose most of my complaints about the current generation come down to peripherals. As it is, I use my phone to stream A2DP audio to my car stereo. I'd love to see more innovative ways of connecting tablets and phones to other devices.
I'd like to see a clearly defined set of specs for Android tablets. A standard, one that Google won't release Honeycomb unless it meets certain parameters. This way, I think it would be much easier to develop for if developers had a unified set of goals. That's why I think many developers have chosen the Ipad, because they know how their programs will run every single time and that's good for developers, customers, and investors.
I like what the Transformer has to offer. It would nice to have a similar setup for a desktop environment. Multiple monitor support on something so portable would be sweet! Bring back the docking station, but make it better. It would allow one computer to do service all your usage profiles.
I would love them to be thinner and having a more flexible OS on them. iOS seems nice but too simple. WIndows 7 on a tablet is not good enough, and Honeycomb needs to evolve into something more.
It seems that they are headed in this direction anyway, but I would like to see the next generation of tablets beefed up even more with faster dual core processors, beefier GPUs, and better gaming support (wireless controller support, etc)
Hmm...what else could be interesting for the next-gen tablets? How about using the cameras to track eye movements, and control the UI through that. Blink-to-click, look at the edges of the screen to scroll, that sort of thing.
The path of tablet success is three pronged Status-Visual Performance-innocuous in everyday life. For me status always follows from the other two, but just add an “i-“ in front of to insure you get laid that OK.
No one going to do computational fluid dynamics on one of these thing at least till 2020. So it really comes down to graphics performance. How pretty the picture of sally’s cat looks on your large high resolution pad or how well that accelerometer driven driving game/fighting plays.
innocuous in everyday life in many ways. The most annoying thing about any portable device is the charging methodology. Really needs to be a flat flexible contact mat. Input in a portable device is still the short suit on any portable device. Swiping or thumb typing and voice recognition are really al so lame in their current state. I could be wrong but something else has to come along.
Something like optical hand recognition has to come along. A cross pollination between Lenovo’s eye recognition and the optical technology of kinects and the PS 3 version.
Software A more integrated version of Google’s Chrome browser. Better version of Google docs that are not loaded to the hilt with useless bloat functions like Office 2009 has.
I would really like to see Google add windows so you can run programs side by side for true multitasking. A full file browser built in would be nice as well.
I bought the Xoom the day it came out, for myself. My kids love it so much, I never get to use it. I could really stand to win another one. Otherwise, I may have to buy the iPad2, and hope that they use that one.
With this form factor a choice of user installable WAN radio should be possible.
With both Google and Nokia retreating from providing open source operating systems, it would be great if a hardware vendor changes the rules and provides devices with a choice of operating system. Any of the device maker's could do this. Even Nokia could sell their phones with a demo version of WP7 installed which you pay for if you chose to keep it.
I would like to see quad-core processors, a better graphics chip, larger drives at same price. Maybe a 12 inch IPS screen. Better sound sounding speakers. Camera that records in 1080P. Codecs built in that play all of your media files.
Construction quality and screen resolution is a must. It would be nice to have slimmer devices as well. Soon these will be so ubiquitous bringing the price point even lower.
Since these tables are trying to fill a niche between a laptop and a phone i'd like to see more productivity tools standard in the OS.
- MS office reader (free) - MS office editor - better PDF reader where you can comment/review - a webex app for android - RDP through a Cisco or other app
besides that more graphical power to play games with higher detail graphics.
Even with a few days to consider it now, my three key requests haven't changed:
1) hardware / software with zero UI latency 2) highly precise stylus for rapid mockups of photographs 3) high resolution / refresh display unaffected by sunlight
It would be simple with a tablet sized device, think about all that real estate available for a nice air core transformer (but don't get rid of conventional charging methods).
Better sound and IR would be awesome. Simulated surround would be great and IR would kick some tail. Especially if there were some interface that would bring up the guide and controls and such right on the tablet.
I would love to have one of these, or the ASUS Transformer when it comes out. It's just baffles me how Google can come up with some a good touch OS in such a short period of time and Microsoft has been making OS's for decades now and they are just so far behind. It would be nice to see them actually make a competitive OS for competition and to help bring the prices of all the tablets down.
-a laptop dock similar to the Atrix's (great idea for a 10" screen)
-NFC (Near-Field Communication, see Nexus S)
-USB 3.0 (better for charging as well, might be easier to ditch the current power setup on the Xoom; Could also lead to selling more Xoom travel chargers, since most people aren't heavily invested in USB 3.0, specifically with cables)
-Micro SDXC support (for SD cards >32GB)
-A fingerprint reader?
-Audio with Beats by Dre, Bose, or some other high end audio company. Also, a subwoofer would make it sound much better, but making room for it could prove to be difficult
-HD and FM radio support; This would cost a little bit more for cost, but C'mon Motorola, you threw a Barometer in there for funzies, you should throw something people will use as well
-3D cameras, screen, and for something innovating, front facing 3d cameras!
-MHL port for HDMI and power in one convenient port, with 3D 1080p out
-a Remote control app from Motorola specifically, compatible with all Android 2.2 phones (or lower if possible) that allows you to manage media, volume and other aspects of the tablet from afar. Good for movies/music
-Carbon Fiber back material (I know I'm dreaming now)
-A backup dock. If you have data like photos and video, and you want to dump them while on the go, you could dock the Xoom into it and it automatically starts copying your media to an internal hard drive (western digital please) and then deletes it when the transfer it complete. This way if it gets unplugged during transfer, you don't lose the data. Although MicroSDXC would make this purely a convenience factor, it could still sell because it would be a separate thing from the Xoom, so even if the Xoom becomes lost or stolen, you have your data
I held off on the Xoom because I'm a broke college kid
I would like them to improve upon how tablets interact with our other devices... such as syncing wirelessly to your home PC, controlling your home theater, ect.
For true productivity, tablet manufacturers really need to come up with a viable keyboard mouse docking combo of some kind. Otherwise, tablets will remain in the "toy" realm, with convertible laptops holding the professional market.
I would be interested to see if a slide out keyboard would work on a tablet. Perhaps something that is about half the height of the device and hinges out from underneath. It would go a long way to making it easier to type on one of these things.
I really thought google's chrome OS was a glimpse of the future. being able to access your cloud computer anywhere by a simple login just makes logical sense to me.
Tablets are so small and light, it makes them very conveinent to use. I expect down the road when they become cheaper, a tablet might have the feeling of being disposable. And when I say disposable, I mean if one were to become misplaced or broken it wouldn't be as devastating as loosing your laptop. Because all you would have to do is just buy another, login and you're back to where you were. Tablets will drop in price and when they do, this is when I picture my vision being plausible.
I'm typing this comment on my iPad 2. I love the idea of tablets and the practicality of them. I can't wait to see what the market will be like in the coming years.
As far as future tablet capabilities, I want them to really refine the synergy between itself and other devices, especially a pc. I want an easier interface for accesing files or media on another device, something like the idea behind media extenders. At some point, id also like to be able to have a remote desktop-like system that would let me connect to various devices directly.
So, basically the next tablet should be able to pick up on whatever I was looking at on my computer or phone and display the same thing without me having to go to the site or open the app. Completely synced.
Definitely should integrate an IR output to control TV/audio products. I, like others I bet, would use this device while watching TV or listening to tunes. An onboard app to control this would be great.
have a U.S. Letter-sized screen, accept HDMI *in*, stereo camera, and autostereoscopic screen with resolution of 720p or better, preferably 1080p.
It should accept KVM switching via its USB-in port. In short I want a tab which I can carry and use on its own, then plug in and use as a home display plus sharing the day's files with the home PC.
In all honesty, I'd like to see small devices appear with standard use of a strong IR transmitter. Many devices these days have apps to control tv's and other devices remotely, but you essentially need to buy a 3rd party device to use these functions. They are cheap, small and easy to add in in most cases.
On the software front, I'd like to see devices that are tied to an e-mail address (which most are already) so that you could send an e-mail to the device from the specified address and receive back a list of options and information such as battery life remaining, Trigger alarm tone (to find if lost), activate flash led (to aid in locating) etc.
The way most people find a lost phone is to call the device and run around looking for it. Being able to trigger a long, loud, lasting tone via e-mail, regardless of the phone's current volume settings will greatly assist those of us without a land-line.
I love that Android tablets/phones have micro-sdhc support, but it would be great to have an extra, external micro-sdhc socket for pulling pictures off my camera and other devices. That way I could do a quick posterous post with the Xoom.
I'd like the menu after menu after menu PC-like settings and everything else system to go more towards a two-depth setup. Having to go four layers deep in order to disable an app is a little more time consuming on a tablet than it is on a computer with instant-open menus and a mouse.
At some point, I'd love to see wireless display technology integrated into the tablets, I could ditch my desktop then, just project the tablet screen on any wireless screen.
I'd like to see USB 3 and more disk space on the next generation tablets so I can fit more of my multimedia library on there (and transfer it more quickly!).
I'd like to see the resolution come in well higher than 1280x800 or whatever the current standard is.
If you look at the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, with its keyboard/touchpad doc, you can finally get work done on a Tablet, but the resolution (even at 10.1 inches) is still too low to effectively have enough info on the screen to do more serious work.
Making a cheap media player with Xoom technology that is also a console would be killer. Id buy one if it got decent support. Xoom is pretty powerful, and there are a ton of great games on the app store what would be great to play on the TV with a friend.
While wireless HDMI is the new trend with Windows based laptops, I would like to continue this trend on tablets. Before this can be accomplished there needs to be a more universal standard though.
After reading the eee pad review, I think add-ons are the way of the future for tablets in general, as long as they're adding functionality. People will be buying PC's part by part in a very different way.
Is a Stylus input and on device storage of the stylus. I don't want one of these big fat rounded tip stylus' but rather one similar to the old resistive screen stylus' that were much more precise in their pointing.
Honestly, I know it's kind of a pipe dream, but I remember reading a while back about some prototypes of circuitry that harnessed the power in ambient RF signals to generate electricity. The idea was that it could be used to trickle-charge a device without ever having to connect it to "the grid."
I'd love to see that implemented in a tablet style of device, as it would, at that point, be the kind of thing you could literally leave lying around the house anywhere. Think of all that time the device would be sitting in standby - you could potentially never have to plug it in.
i'd like a dock-able slate sorta like the transformer but with some more mussel power and perhaps with the option to run full on, fast booting, linux (current natty builds boot on my crapy old desktop in ~35 seconds!).
The main thing I'd like to see in the next generation of tablets is lower prices. They're neat devices and all, but I'm not all that interested in paying as much as a decent laptop to get a significantly less capable device.
I think that speech recognition should be implemented, but not with a standard microphone on the tablet, as you would pick up a lot of background noise, and would not work well in noisy environments. I think that a bluetooth headset, like what is used for a cell phone, could be implemented much easier, as they do a good job in allowing people to talk on the phone without picking up a bunch of background noise. This seems like a simple solution utilizing existing technologies.
They're getting to be the size of laptops, so why is it still the norm for them to be locked down like phones? Always give advanced users the ability to flip a switch to use the hardware as they please.
I would like all apps to be compatible on all platforms because there's too much separation right now. The platforms I like the most have the least amount of apps unfortunately =(
I'd like to see less "lagginess" in the OS. This is one area iOS still sticks it to Android, all things being equal. That being said, I still want one!
Perhaps something like the Atrix on a larger scale which would allow you to connect your tablet to a desktop for more processing power but store all of your data (that is not already in the cloud) and applications on the portable device for access on the go.
I'd like to see upgradability. Everything old is new again type of thing. When a new processor comes out, I should be able to plop it in. If I want more memory(or faster comes out), same thing.
The Atrix and the Asus EEE Pad are the most important devices out there. Why? They are ushering in Context Computing.
Context Computing devices will change the user experience based on context. For example in the phone context, you will have limited features based on that form factor. When you dock that phone to a tablet screen, the OS/UI gives you more options based on the form factor. When you dock that tablet to a keyboard base, it becomes a fully functioning netbook.
This is what I want to see and this is what I believe we'll see in the near future.
I think could make some of these tablets with integrated point of sale software for the mobile salesman/delivery people. This would give them a better foothold in the corporate setting.
I would like my tablet to sync not just media with my computer, but also state. It would be nice to close my laptop, hit the road with my tablet, and have all of the webpages from my computer up and ready to go on my tablet.
I've gotta say, I was a tablet hater until my friend brought over his xoom the other day. I would totally love to replace my netbook with a tablet. In the next gen, I'd like to see more connectivity on the tablets, i.e. card reader and perhaps hdmi in. Would be great to have a tablet that could function well for quick photo review or even as a monitor while shooting video with a dslr camera.
Merge the tablet and netbooks so we only need 1 device instead of 2. That way we can have the productivity of having a real keyboard when we want it, the portability of a tablet, and great battery life.
Currently using a NookColor with Honeycomb. Would love to have a device with the actual OS (not just an emulator port) running on it. Plus the larger screen size would be better for magazines and PDFs.
It would be great if Motorola came up with some kind of keyboard dock solution similar to the Asus Transformer. And included the Transformers USB host support, further blurring the line between tablet and netbook.
I would like to see better pricing for the next generation of tablets. Cost is way to high right now. If they could bring pricing down to the sub-$200 mark everyone would buy one.
16-32GB isn't always enough. When/if the SD card starts working you could max at what? 64GB total?
Maybe an option for mSATA? (not at the expense of SD card though) And make it user upgradeable. That way there wouldn't be a need to get it initially and blow the budget. Or when storage options jump in size you're not left out. Make it accessible to ext3/4 under Android (or NTFS if it's a windows pad) so it's easy to recover data in the event of a damaged pad.
In the next-gen SoC/tablets, I'd love to see the ability--at the hardware level--to network different devices seamlessly together. If I have a smartphone and tablet running the same SoC, they should be able to "speak" to one another: think WebOS 3.0's touch-and-go capability on a wireless, more powerful, much more fully integrated scale.
Not only should they be able to synchronize data--and transfer the current, active state of the device from one to the other on-the-fly (in other words, if you're working on a project on one, you should be able to transfer the work state instantly to the secondary device with the tap of a button)--but they should also be able to network their processing power when they're near one another. Think Folding@Home for Playstation 3, but on a smaller, LAN scale. With this combined processing power, imagine the possibilities.
But still, I'd like more CPU power, more battery life, and a fairly standard docking station. All with the intention to allow touchpads to work better as laptop replacements.
Id like to be able to dual boot a smart phone. It would be cool if we could put the new black berry os or palm(HP)s os on the phone as well as android....
I would like to see an option to connect to a wired LAN. Here at work wireless is not allowed and the cell signal is bad most of the time in the buildings. I have plenty of wired ports to get connectivity from.
I want the tablets to be able to sync files from you home computer without having to use a third party application. Some sort of integration of dropbox's features into the OS would be great. I'd prefer it to be over a WiFi network rather than uploading to a cloud to avoid having to worry about someone else accessing your files, but that's just me.
I also would like to have a lot better sound added to these devices as well. Good stereo speakers is a must, the single speaker on the ipad just isn't going to cut it.
Tablets currently cost as much as budget or even some mainstream-level laptops, yet provide much less capability. I'd like to see tablets either come down in price ($300 for a decent one) or support more of the functionality of a PC.
I think the key is using the tablet to integrate into many aspects. Dock it in your car to power a multimedia stereo and navigation system. Dock it to a keyboard and mouse as a personal web-based computer. Dock it to a television to operate as a media center. It could even be integrated into a smart house interface to wirelessly control lighting and temperature and stereo at home.
Kickstand for the tablet and capability to utilize a smartphone keyboard/virtual keyboard, whether via bluetooth, or proprietary, vendor specific tech, the ability to keep the tablet in full-screen and use an alternate keyboard would be nice. My biggest issue with tablets in general is the lack of a keyboard, or obscuring parts of the screen with the virtual keyboard. Let me use my smartphone with the tablet and then you're on to something!
1080P video playback and a 1080p native display. Actually a 1920x1200 display would be even better (control bar below video).
Let me clarify the 1080p playback some, because I know tegra2 is supposed to support it. However you have to encode video specifically tailored for it. It can only handle base profile with low bitrate. Or atleast that is what I am seeing in a lot of the reviews. What I want is a high profile capable h264 @ 1080P decode of bluray level bitrate. Sure the files will be huge, but if I'm able to stream stuff from my pc or hook up external usb drive than it's a non issue.
This is the one thing making me hesitant to purchase this generation of tablets. I want to replace my 3 htpcs with a device I can carry to whatever room I'm in. I obviously have normal use models as well for surfing and what not, but my killer app is 1080P decode of bluray quality level content and being able to show it on both the internal display and over hdmi. Give me that and everything that is already there and you got my business for sure.
This generation I'm considering but only at a $400 or less price range, so I can investigate/brainstorm on some possible app developement ideas.
As long as no one gets the crazy idea of trying to make 3D work on these things I'll be happy.
I'm a bit of a linux geek at heart (admittedly only when I have the time) so the android platform appeals, but I wish it was a bit easier to get at the guts of the software on these things.
I don't mind custom UIs, preset features, limitations set on the hardware to enhance user experience; these things are all fine and dandy for the average user, but let ME decide how to best use it for ME.
Pack it full of incredible hardware and a big battery, and let me go to town customizing the software please!
All that being said, I'd settle for this wifi xoom exactly how it is, and promise (/crossedfingers) that I wont even tinker with the software
I'd love to win a Motorola XOOM. What I'd like to see in a next-gen tablet is a screen that's brighter and of higher resolution than the current crop. At least 1920x1080 would be fantastic. You'd think that'd make everything too small to read on a ~10" screen, but you could always make the icons/fonts bigger, and they'd look sharper to boot.
If they could combine that with better battery life, I'd be ecstatic. :-)
Crossing my fingers, hoping to win... Thanks, AnandTech!
A great multitabbed websurfing experience. Also, if I am doing something on my main system, I would like to be able to pick up what I was doing on the tablet, etc
I'd love to see a simple USB port that'll allow me to transfer files and programs and will let me charge it much like my phone charges with its mini-USB.
I think that the next generation of tablets should all be 3/4g enabled, and paid for with a subscription model that provides a number of cloud-based productivity and entertainment applications (many browser-based, some local with cloud-sync) that enable the user to transition execution environments from the tablet to a PC and back, seamlessly. This will require a big investment in cloud-synchronization and applications, as well as PC/web software to leverage it outside the tablet, but it will be something that sets the next gen tablet apart from the current-gen tablet.
My next feature request would be a functional physical keyboard on these devices, not the on-screen ones. Typing a paragraph of email is not as fun or as fast on the touch screen as it is on a real keyboard. If only these companies can magically tuck one somewhere.
USB host, unified plugs/placement for dock compatibility among Android devices, more user replaceable parts (ram,batteries,cpu). And stop with the custom interfaces and un-removable crapware.
I still believe that the next generation tablet will have the next generation display technology, e.g. translucent LED. I still believe that the tablets will have a next generation GPU, complete with quad-core internals and capable of the graphics prowess found on the average laptop. IN addition though, I want to see the next generation tablets include the next generation in spatial recognition. We're already seeing very impressive camera sensors included in these tablets. How about an IR sensor? Instead of strictly using cameras for spatial recognition, I want to see tablets use IR technology to recognize users, allowing us to use "swipe" our screens without actually touching our screens. This is fairly simple I believe. Any onscreen behaviors can still be touch-enabled with handwriting accomplished through a stylus interface.
I see some very good comments here. From my perspective as a private pilot on a tight budget (not actually a contradiction in terms), tablets hold great promise. Most makers of dedicated devices for GPS flight navigation get exhorbitant prices for them. There are many sellers of great nav software at reasonable prices. The "sunlight readable" nature of most otherwise good smart phone or tablet candidates leaves much to be desired. Granted that the pilot community is a rather small percentage of the tech-savvy market, but good sunlight readability would weigh into many people's choice of non-backlit LCD book readers such as Kindle, for example. Also, a lot of people perform outdoor work that could make great use of tablets. The extra brightness could be selectable, of course, to conserve battery life when not needed. Come to think of it, the ability to quickly and easily swap out a spare battery would be a Must-Have feature, too!
Add a second camera in front, mounted at the opposite end. Use it in Kinect-like fashion so it can tell in 3D space where you are. Opens up all sorts of new possibilities for gesture and movement control of the device.
I would want to see a standardized size and i/o specs across all personal tablets. Their relatively smaller size and form factor caters to both technology and economic feasibility for resulting in a personal computing device capable of being a digital id with all possible information (and obviously secure.. i rather say super secure). I can think of information like health stats, task alerts, a digital personal assistant (onstar), a gaming console, yada, yada, yada.
I think this is in the works, but lots of web sites (esp their menus) expect you to hover over an area to see a drop-down, then select from there. All the tablets on the market right now only have click, so you can't use those sites at all. Very frustrating!
I'd like to see something like others had stated with a option to boot to the standard android OS without having to load the custom UI skin so we can flash to never version without having to wait for a manufacturer specific skin.
After reading the recent review of the Asus transformer, I think that a move in that direction would be a good one. I like the idea of portability without a keyboard, and then when I need some extra functionality, I just dock it into a keyboard base and have netbook/notebook functionality. This of course would be more beneficial if it all came with more power under the hood both in CPU and GPU so as to drive more powerful apps and games.
I would like to see auxiliary batteries that match up with the back of the units. When you know that your going to need power and you know power adapter is unavailable.
I would like it to be slim and form fitting. Takes me back to the old Motorola Startac phone with its extra battery that tripled the battery life.
Waterproof!!! Give me a phone I can go swimming with. It sucks big time when your awesome phone bites the dust because you dropped it in a bucket of water/beer.
Higher resolution is a given, but I'll take a different angle this time around: Integrated keyboard and mouse support. Give me a mobile OS that has right clicking contextual menus, and the quick/easy copy paste methods I'm accustomed to on a PC. Windows 8 OS maybe?
How about user upgradeable storage beyond just SD cards (which should be mandatory..).
For me these are all about content. I want to be able to carry all my research materials with me without being constrained by absurd pricing schemes and guaranteed obsolescence.
It would be nice if Verizon offered an a la carte plan so that I don't have sign up for a month-to-month. I.E. use it on my trip home in December, and use it again in July during vacation and not have to pay another activation fee.
Although this doesn't matter for the WiFi only I'm hoping to win... :)
Something more like an actual computer, akin to how the Nokia N900 was touted as a mobile computer, more than just a phone (and in tablets' case, an oversize phone).
The next generation of the Android tablet OS should include multi-user support so that multiple family members can share a device, each customizing their own settings, apps, accounts and layouts.
I would like to see a full on HTPC-on-a-Chip, latest HDMI outputs, Dolby Digital Live/DTS Connect support, support for all of the HD codecs, and the killer app would be some kind of IR/RF remote control support that is really robust and easy to use.
They are expensive for an item that will likely be considered "obsolete" without a year or two. The ability to add a bit more oomf to them would be welcome.
I would really like to see Battery Life in the next generation of tablets to last a good 12 hours or more. It would be really nice to have a slide out keyboard for data entry ease.
I would like to see a tablet with that is good for content creation not just content consumption: I would like to see sd/XD card slot, OpenOffice or Microsoft Office, true VOIP/Skype calling over 3G/4G LTE and Wi-Fi, a headset jack or bluetooth headset support, NetFlix & On Demand video playback, DivX & MKV playback, 1080P Screen with more multi-touch abilities, long battery life.
I'm still pushing for improved battery life and power management. If a device like this could last 24 hours (of actual use) on a charge, that would very significant in my view. I say this because I have a phone that barely gets through the day, with only light use. I don't want to carry around a device that I'm reluctant to use.
I want one of these. I hear they just came out with an updated Kindle App. I also want something to use in front of the TV. I can't get enough screens I guess?
I'd like to be able to download things on the tablet, send them over to a USB drive and then do whatever with them. Would be better than taking my laptop over when I just need something quick to fix someone else's computer (or download a driver)
I think a stylus input is a must for a student. I would love to use something that is portable as a table with capabilities of a Tablet laptop. May be a kick stand so I can watch videos or read a book with ease. Projected keyboard so I won't have to carry a Bluetooth keyboard. A built in pico projector so you can watch your flash videos on big screen. Gesture controlled inputs (similar to Kinect) would be great too. Imagine surfing the web or playing games just using Gestures. This could be a long shot but a "foldable" tablet would be nice too so you can store it in a smaller space. Might as well have solar charging build into the screen or a denser battery. That's all I got!!!
My wife dropped her brand new smart phone after having it for 1 week and the screen cracked. Those new smart phones with big screens cannot withstand any impact without an ugly case. Is it the case for those new tablets also?
With the recent announcement of the A15 core, perhaps a mixture of 2-, 4-, 8-, or 16-core SoC. :) Of course, the price would probably escalate exponentially.
1.) Battery Life 2.) Battery Life 3.) I'd like to be able to fully use a device for *at least* a day - without having to turn off the GPS, turn off the Wi-Fi, turn off the 3G, turn off the display, and just plain turn it off.
As far as the devices go, I don't know what would be to change in them. They are devices that only entertain us while there is not more to do. Writing an email, and manipulating excel formulas are far from the intended use here. As they are, to me, consumption devices, there is nothing I could see to be changed. I am sure that in the future, brilliant minds will change enough about them that we may find them useful, but so far they are toys. As toys go, they need to be sturdy, and the current battery life is only fair. As such, I'd say that these tablets should push the development of batteries as nothing has done it before. The rest will come as they prove to be good toys, and maybe then they will mature into useful tools.
As I posted before... I'd like OS updates to be directly distributed by Google, rather than the device manufacturers. Until this happens, hardware makers will continue to use new builds of the OS simply as a means to drive new hardware sales, and Android can't work well as a stable computing platform.
I would like to see the Quad core setup, I think the 2 Core systems use to much juice and I would like to see next ARM series with 2 big cores and 2 smaller slower more power conscious cores that reduce power usage.
I REALLY like the idea of the transformer, where it can transfer into a nebook. I want to see more products adopt this dual mode concept.
I'd like to see the devices integrate better with other tech, without requiring manual synching. Like what WebOS is doing with their Tablet's/Pre's but with everything, and have it so I can have an Android laptop, and Mac computer, and a WindowsPhone and still be able to easily sync my content.
Pipe dreams, I know. But You said to tell you what we wanted to see. :)
What I want to see the most? A Xoom in the mail with my address on it.
On to a more interesting response. The sync between phone/tablet that Palm is doing sounds awesome. I wish more phones/tables would have that, specially the swapping applications over. I find myself using my phone more often than my laptop these days (Droid 2), so if I could easily switch to the laptop when something more powerful is needed, boy wouldn't that be awesome.
On the same note tablet -> Netbook idea is great, wish people would develop that concept further. Asus seems to have done a good job at starting it, but I feel like honeycomb might not be well suited for netbooks. Would be nice to have something that you can easily switch between the 2 modes, like the altrix does - the netbook has access to the phone in a little widget.
I'd like to see them interface with other technologies. For example, using your tablet to control things in your house like your garage, sprinkler system, etc.
I'd like to see a way to dock my tablet to a "cheap" dock that allows me to hook up a standard [wired] keyboard and monitor. That way I could leave the dock at work and carry only my tablet.
e-Ink is beautiful for direct sunlight. Can we have something else that has the daylight-readable advantages but fast refresh, color, and seamless front/back light capability?
I'd like to see a tablet similar to the motorola atrix concept,except where there phone actually powers a tablet instead of being a laptop dock. A phone that could boot from gingerbread to honeycomb , with a mutual access partition so that music , picture and such wouldn't need to be transferred would be rather nifty. or through something like a thunderbolt interface you could have the phones processor run like an external boot drive from the tablet. Far-fetched perhaps but would be cool.
I've said it before and I'll say it again....wireless HDMI, whether to connect to a television at home or a projector at the office, will be a killer addition to the tablet universe.
The end goal is have a single device that you carry with you and use either at work/home or wherever you happen to be. (along with a compatible display of course)
Better onscreen keyboard functionality. Huh, my comment is "apparently spam and we do not allow spam comments". So.........maybe adding some more text will help.
In future tablets I would like graphics performance on par with the xbox 360 and wireless display technology. Playing high def games on my tv from my tablet with no wires would be pretty revolutionary in the games space.
They need better graphics processors so they can have higher res screens. Also like I have said the last two times, better support hardware video support.
cheaper price by not being tied down to a cell phone carrier. I'd like the option to buy a 3G or 4G or WiFi only device without going through a middle man who jacks the price up and limits my choices. Asus' Eeepad to me is far more attractive than any of the competitors for this reason.
Back in the day those keyboards that were projected onto a desk to type on were all the rage. I'd love for a tablet to somehow do that, providing you with more keyboard space and screen real estate to type on.
Crossing my fingers, the third time is the charm, right?
With all these tablets, there is just one thing missing. A PEN! While its nice that I can surf the internet and play Angry Birds on my couch, I still dream of the day when I can go paperless. I don't want to deal with a wonky on-screen keyboard and I don't want to draw with my finger. I just want a pen! So I can take notes, draw diagrams, and port it all to my computer. Pretty much, I would like a nerfed Cintiq for about $800. Is that too much to ask?
In the next generation of tablets, I'd like to see a greater effort to make them work well with productivity applications instead of focusing on content consumption. This would require a new input method.
Umm I'm gonna have to say we need better sound out of these. You just about have to carry headphones around because the sound quality is so poor...and what fun is it to show people youtube videos when you should be working if you can't hear the sound? I don't have a solution right off the bat, but maybe something like those film speakers, and just make the backside of the device (under the shell of course) a big film speaker (or a few smaller film speakers) and then just have some vents to let the sound pass through...idk..something
latest tablets should be equipped with Pixel Qi screens makes it ready to use under sun light. tablets are meant to take out.
Make HDMI standard port available on tablets. And make the tablets to play any format played as video. Not to restrict to any particular platform.
Tech becoming very cheap, super kind of texture will be good. Also if possibe a kick stand like HTC EVO. so that we can place it any way instead of folding lids.
A physical keyboard... content creation is a problem, unless of course you are the Eee Pad Transformer. But that form fact never goes quit small enough. Lets have the guts of the device capable of reducing to a smart phone size or smaller, and then let me switch on the fly between smartphone, laptop, and full desktop form factors.
From there we just need more processing power and the pc will begin to die in favor of form-factor agnostic computing.
I'd like for the next generation of tablets to be able to dual-boot into a full OS (Mac OS X or Windows OS) and a mobile OS (iOS or Android). That'd be an awesome tablet.
I prefer the next generation tablet to be: 8”x3.5” screen that makes surfing internet easy and still pocketable. Media player also support RMVB. Software is user upgradeable. Support wireless N and super Wi-Fi. Touch screen like iPhone.
In future additions of tablets, I would love to see retractable HDMI and USB cables. This would be harder to accomplish in phones, but tablets are easily large enough and thick enough to accomplish this, and it would completely eliminate the need to carry around those cables. It would also eliminate ever forgetting a cable you need to charge it or hook it up to a TV.
This could be accomplished by having a cover over the end of the cord. You could pull out the cord, and it would stop at the length you wanted it to. Once you were done, you'd just give it a small tug, and it would suck itself back into the tablet for easy and quick storage.
This isn't a big flashy addition, but the practicality of it would be awesome.
I would love to see some better coding allowing for multi threaded apps and for apps to be conscious of how many threads are available, and use them accordingly.
Nothing is more important for reading texts and browsing on the tablets than that, period. Xoom is better here then iPad but pixelation is till very visible.
Justification for that is simple as 2x2 and solid like an iron: All these Xooms, iPads, Nooks have approximately 8 times more surface area then iPhone display while having almost the same amount of pixels! Note, that all tablets are supposed to be being viewed from the same 10-12" distance (so called best viewing distance) as cellphones or books or newspapers due to our eye limitation and physiology. Guess how much tablets still miss in comparison with resolution of regular printed journals at 300DPI?
The answer is: Xoom has to double linear pixel density to almost exactly 2560x1600 resolution.
(* hearing some developers fell to the floor. OK, ok, fine, the 1920x1200 will be perfect too. BTW, I had 1920x1200 resolution on 12" then high end Dell Laptop almost a decade ago)
Still long way to perfection. But at least right now those who play gamers and watch movies at 720p are happy.
I want to see new tablets with displays like Qualcomm's Mirasol or Pixel Qi. I wish all screens looked like E-Ink; it's so relaxing on the eyes compared to LCDs.
I would like to see the browsers for the tablets improve to a level of Chrome/Firefox capabilities. Also, I would like to see them replace the TV box and with apps provided in them.
I wouldn't mind a quick mount vesa attachment and mini displayport input so a tablet could act as a portable universal display so integrating it into more versatile workcases like car mounts or tethered HD-Dslr work would be factored in as a standard option or use it to kinda "dock" as a 2nd screen/function and still be a full blown tablet when not docked.
It is very hard to pass up a one in two-thousand opportunity of possibly getting this excellent little tablet! Not to mention the excellent universal-remote capabilities of this interesting piece of hardware, I'm very eager to hopefully get a crack at it.
Something I'd like to see in the next generation of tablets would be more hardware acceleration and lower power consumption. Also I can't wait to see what the UI of Android is going to be like for the version after Honeycomb
What might be cool would be a 3d tablet... either a 3d display or perhaps the tablet can project a small 3d hologram which you can manipulate. Or maybe project a keyboard on the table so you can tap away and not lose any real estate if you are trying to do some work or if you're writing an email. Also, multi-monitors for computers seem to boost productivity... so perhaps do something with tablets where you can have "two monitors" such as if the screen can unfold to one side so you can have a "dual display."
I Like both, but i'm more of a fan of Android's more open and customizability versus the ios devices... i guess that explains why i have a thunderbolt lol
...is needed so tablets can finally replace laptops for light duty work loads and be used as more serious primary devices for work and play. That said, they do a great job on the 'play' part of the equation and I'd love to own one!
The next gen of tablets should function as a wireless PC monitor, preferably with vendor support in the drivers (nVidia I'm looking at you!)
If the next gen of tablets is going to be HD resolution, then let them connect to the main PC as a full-fledged monitor, that works even in Windows games.
If the input side can be worked out, it would be great. I think the PS3/PSP already have this function. Microsoft could use a Zune 360 that can play its own games or the 360's games over the wireless link.
I would like to see what another posted mentioned a few days back, which is actually a touch pad on the backside of some of these things. Touch screen is nice, but on smaller screens my fat fingers just get in the way. Sure, it would be a pain getting used to though.
Im astound with what the current gen tabs can do. possible improvements could be upgradable android versions as they are released, hdmi hook-up for 1080p, and my favorite, ability to stream from reputable sites like Netflix, but that may be something for the sites to improve. Compared to the Galaxy, the Xoom is everything a tablet should be and more. Id love to trade up!
I'd like to see a tablet that is able to share its screen content with other devices wirelessly. I'm thinking of being able to fire up a movie on the tablet which could be shown on my HDTV without any wires. Like wireless HDMI, but more reliable.
Truly I would love for a removable tablet to become integrated into a car so that you could do all sorts of nifty things with it (remote operation, music, nav on a nice big screen, etc.), but it would really suck to have it so integrated that the loss of the tablet would render your car inoperable...
To this point the only company that has openly supported the homebrew communities has been HP/Palm. To root or jailbreak, or whatever you want to call it, your device all you had to do was type in the konami code and enable developer mode. HP has donated servers to WebOS Internals to help them continue development and hosting. Why can't other companies follow suit?
I want to see the other companies begin to actually support the homebrew communities using their respective platforms.
In order for me to consider arm-based tablets serious computing platforms, more productivity software has to exist for the various competing tablet operating systems.
I would love to see the next generation of tablets become flexible. We're probably at the least a few generations off of something like this. Otherwise a multi-display tablet with e-ink &and a high quality LCD that alternate depending on the text. This would be especially exciting if they occupied the same space and switched seemlessly.
Last but not least wireless MIDI devices would be great.
It would be great for these to actually have HDMI in along with HDMI out. I think being able to use a tablet as a monitor/touchscreen could come in handy.
these tablets are cool but if only they had the option to upgrade components like memory, hard drive space, processors, and batteries. just wishful thinking
What I would like to see in next generation tablets would be better integration with desktop and laptop computers
i would like to be able to sync it with my browser so tabs open in browser would open on my tablet the same would be great with productivity software or media
as an example say i was watching seinfeld episode 25 The cafe on my desktop i could press a button and if i had a file of the same name it would bring me to the same point in the episode
other things would be obvious things like battery like and screen resolution.
also i think asus has it right with the eee pad i would like to see more docks like that to make a tablet more than a toy for big boys and big girls
I'd really like to see a better way to capture a more accurate/finer signature or penmenship. I'd also would like the ability to apply that penmenship to any document and be able to send it via my online FAX imediately. Reducing the need to print out documents and then faxing manually or re-scanning a document to send it. This would be a huge benefit to business contract engagments.
I see the tablet being the future of input devices, from ink, voice, and image scanning (think check uploading or document faxing).
The input method of the tablets is what is the last thing holding it back in my mind. If a better method of input (projected keyboards?) comes about that makes things easier, I'd be happy.
i wish they'd focus on making watching movies more enjoyable and that starts with the screen. please make it beautiful, high contrast, density, etc. THen make video decoding easier. Have a VLC-esque video player that decodes all video extensions instead of just reading mp4s.
I would like to see better video acceleration & handling of more codecs. It'd be great to not have to encode a video for each of my devices (media pc, ipod, Apple TV2, Android phone, etc.)
I'd like to see at least one tablet with a full screen integrated e-ink display with a high refresh rate. Simple tasks like IM or email would have OEM apps that utilize only the e-ink display to conserve battery life.
Multi-boot options: iOS (yea right), Android, Win7, Linux, etc.... Panel Technology: IPS (something clearly viewable in broad daylight) Screen Size: 9" Screen Res: 1080i or 1080p (higher pixel densities in general would be nice) CPU: (fictional) 32nm version of Tegra 2 or "Tegra 4" quad-core 2.3GHz on 22nm Battery: max. of 16hrs. w/ 32nm version of Tegra 2 -or- 24hrs. on "Tegra 4" Storage: 32GB, 64GB or 128GB built-in options RAM: 3GB or 4GB Ports, Wireless, etc: WiMax, WiFi, IR, RF, Bluetooth, USB3.0, HDMI, & 1.8" SATA or PCIe SSD option Weight: 20oz max. Thickness: max .5"
and the last interesting option.... Innovative screen technology: color e-Reader (E Ink) technology and IPS LCD technology integrated into the same screen as a switchable option
I tried to keep this relatively realistic... we obviously cant cram a GTX590 into the thing... lol
I would really like to see some sort of Nexus tablet, that gets 100% untouched Honeycomb straight from Google, and I'd prefer it if HTC did the hardware. No proprietary USB ports, nice crisp screen with enough horsepower for 1080 playback, and solid battery life. And of course, launch with a few slick accessories and docks.
I would like to see the amazing capabilities of Microsoft's Kinect hardware/software incorporated into the next generation of tablets. This way tablets would sit on a stand on your desk (using up less desk space) and you can interact with it from afar, not necessarily having to hold it in your arms. Of course the standard touch-screen interface would remain, but the tablet should be intelligent enough to know when you want it to behave in a Kinect-like manner. So for example as we've already seen someone put together a Kinect solution to the Google Mail April Fool's joke, I would love it if my Android tablet alerts me to an e-mail I could motion to it to start opening the e-mail as I'm walking towards it to (or even to read it from wherever I'm sitting).
color e ink display with capacitive touch screen and stylus and sub 10ms responsivenes and 11 in diagonal and less than 0.5 lbs and dual core with 1GB+ mem and expandable flash storage and built in wifi, optional hd camera, multiple usb, accelerometer, gps, full disk aes hw assisted encryption, freedom to flash OS w/o restriction, less than $1000. full hw specs available for 3rd party devs. hotness
A small projector option like what's on the samsung galaxy beam phone would be awsome for both work and play. Adding 3d to it would make it even better.
A built-in stand like the EVO has. Also, it would be nice if they could make Gorilla Glass not so dang glossy (and no, a matte-style screen protector is not good enough).
I'll give this another try. . . What I want to see: Pico Projector that can double as a projected keyboard (maximizes screen space while maintaining portability)
I would love to see better support for higher quality video. like more codec support for media usage like mkv and divx running smoothly and better sound to boot
I've been a bit under the weather and almost missed this one. Ok...I'd like to see inductive charging on the next Xoom (or other tablets) to be released. Being able to set the device down on an end table or some other device would be much nicer than having to plug it in, but with the cost of chargers already fairly high ($70) price of admission becomes prohibitive if we also have to drop some serious coin on a new back cover (and of course with tablets they are generally built in anyhow). So please put inductive charging into the next iterations.
I would really like to see the next generation of SoCs incorporate more powerful 3D graphics. There is a lot of potential to see gaming dedicated ARM based devices once the graphics improve a little more. A generic series of Android based consoles that all have access to the same game app market for games would be interesting.
The next thing i could say is make the device impenetrable to external liquids. The biggest problem i have with the iphone is that i constantly have to make sure that all the ports are safe from water. I have an otterbox defender, but sometime I feel that that doesnt offer the protection thats not needed, mic and speaker ports. I would like to see like headphone ports that are completely sealed off from the internals. Speaker and mic ports that have some sort of channeling system where a. water cant go in and b. where even if an case blocks the port, the mic and speaker are able to still give reasonable sound quality.
I want to SSH then VNC to other computers, use it as a touch midi controller, read this website on the can, and then dip it in the blue gel and bounce it around the room, in that exact order.
I need 8 GB DDR-3 to feed the quad-core and another 1 GB each for the GPUs. Who cares about battery life? Can the speakers and addin some good hardware for headphones. Add-in suppurt to 2TB SDXC and we're done since I can plug it in anywhere I go.This is about content consumption, not playing molasses-slow mario bros.
While there are some gapless music apps on the Android Market, it would be nice to see the stock Android music player suport that whether on a Tablet or smartphone. Also, how about a mobile TV antenna. Mobile TV is coming (in the US), so it only makes sense for portable devices to use it.
I'd like to enter in this contest. One thing I'd like tablets to have is better performance, with the same power draw. For now tablets would be a gift I'd give my mother. The exact reason I want this.
I've always wanted a tablet for this purpose (drawing, handwriting recognition)
seems these new tablets are still deviating further away from that but its not all gloom for me, I do like the online and multimedia capabilities of these modern tablets.
First try, I have been dying for one of these, it would be prefect for school and keeping up with world events, games and whatever else I can put my mind too. Please choice me......
Some may be able to get away with having wifi to control their television, so IR isn't so necessary. Better sound and better battery life. Someone has to figure out how to extend the battery time.
Once again I still think the most needed featuer in these tablet devices is the ability to wirelessly display the image on a screen so the viewing for others is easy and unobstructed. Somthing like Widi or Vivu.
I'd like to see a tablet with USB external drive support and basic video editing capabilities. It would be great to be able to make a quick video or start a large project in the field, then continue editing by transferring the EDL to a PC.
Greater interconnectivity with other devices and home elements.
These devices have the capability to become our contemporary datapads. Let me control other devices in my house with wifi power switches. Connect to my thermostat. Link to security cameras and lights around my house. Stream video directly to my television so I can conveniently present something to friends.
All of these things can be done presently with some mucking and a variety of applications, but it would be much better to have it all seamlessly integrated, as it should be by this point.
Other than the obvious features (processing speed, battery life, screen quality, etc.) I'd most like to see an improvement in the touch resolution of the screens, both in grid density as well as levels (i.e. sensing varying pressures). This is largely because of my desire to use it with art programs where pressure sensitivity and sensor resolution are key. Such features could likely find interesting and novel use with new applications as well.
I want the next gen tablets to be able to support a broader range of media files. I want to be able to hook it up to my home theater so I can watch a movie in HD on my 50" plasma and also be able to get the 5.1 surround sound as well. Instead of needing to have the movie as an .mp4 with only 2 channel audio (a la iPad 2) I'd like to be able to play a .mkv with 5 or even 7 channel audio support. Why do I have all this awesome home theater stuff and my (supposedly) awesome tablet device doesn't take advantage of it :(
I would like to see a tablet running something like a mirasol display. I want a tablet were I can read my technical books more fluidly and I feel that something of that design would be good to have. I find staring at a backlit screen for hours is straining on the eyes (not to mention difficult in daylight) while the slow refresh rate of e-ink is too frustrating to deal with when trying to reference different sections or diagrams on multiple pages.
Would love to see a competent document mark-up system for a tablet that would let me write notes on my .pdf and word documents as if with a pen. (I know there are a few out there, but none work well).
I certainly wouldn't turn my nose up at one of these, but as for what I would like to see in a tablet?
I like the Atrix but it's not perfect. How about a phone that's just a bit larger with a smidge larger screen and powerful processor. Make a tablet screen that I can plug it into if I need more video real estate. Ideally I want my entire computing environment wherever I go, usable by simply plugging it in.
I'd like Host USB to be available as a standard on mobile devices, to enable greater use of peripherals. I'd also like to be picked for this contest :)
I would like to see more tablets or smartphones with the dual OS's one for the device itself and the other for a full desktop experience when connected to an external monitor and Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.
what i was expecting was, without mechanical designs ,commonplace,something that separate one tablet from another ,original design ,tablets been around for 6,000 years per say "the Ten commandmend tablet ?" instead i get intricate computer basic programming built upon C++.I want a tablet that original,built upon new D++,and not lacking in the higher qualities of the human languague.did i for get the new webster dictionary word bling bling, i waNT INTERGRATED GRAPHIC ,AND CPU.INSTEAD this tablet is a ebodiedment of the Droid x ! I hate Google ,I hate Apple I hate windows phone . Firefox can you save us? Please create the world a new smart phone ?
I believe in the laws of probability ,look at the Dallas maveriks ,a bunch of old NBA players who finally got their NBA ring .So since i verily rarely won any thing .this will be my fist? '.
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truk007 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll try again. I wouldn't mind one of these!Capt Caveman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll take one. PleaseMaethorr - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see better built in sound on all small devices, I mean at least get a half decent set of speakers or leave them out all together and give us a jack.Meeker - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Unlock them, so we can slap whatever Android variant we want on them! And of course choose what apps we want!tcboutte - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Totally agree! Unlockable boot loaders for all!Highlyaniamted - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Everything could benefit from an unlocked boot-loadernanto7 - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Better priceapmon - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Treat them as the mobile computing device they are and allow for a free selection / installation of operating systems and updates.On both PCs and Laptops you can install an arbitrary OS and apps, so why not on a tablet?
dm86 - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I wish I could step in to the smart phone world with one of these. I still use a company issued Motorola flip style phone just to have push to talk.ecidious - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I agree, more of that "not evil" business from google please. Stop loading these things with bloatware.notathome - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Ill second that.KC7SWH - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll second the sound.biguns - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I third it. the sound needs improvementgetitgotitgood - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I can deal with it.IamSushi - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I can'tmike_engr - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I need one!*kjm - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I agree better sound would be great.mmshah - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Id like one.Kamaaina94547 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Please...I need one!!!jleach1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
You want a Meizu MX. Digital Audio via coaxial digital.lcjgol - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Slap an IR device on it and let me control my TV remotely.UnlikelyKiller - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
IR would be awesome, a universal remote :)Phan4tom - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Higher resolution screen would be amazing.Nightdragon - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would be happy with thisskyward03 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
i want one.asood92 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
IR and improved speakers, as many others have said.imaheadcase - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want handles to carry it. seriously.phryguy - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'll take one!magicwonder - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
ethernet adapterEnsign - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
REALLY great battery lifesivmac239 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
IR would really be nice.MarkE - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
+1 IR blasterangusii - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
might as well add some RF tooKlober - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I agree with the RF and BT. They would be great additions and should be relatively cheap and easy to implement. :)blunt14468 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
count me in I need new toystyphoid - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
To be a truly universal remote, it would need IR, RF, and BT. That would be really sweet.soydeedo - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I don't expect to listen to music from my phone, but I do require a clear speakerphone at a decent volume level.On tablets, though, yeah the mono speaker on the iPads is a little annoying if you happen to cover it with your hand. Stereo would be a nice little upgrade to combat this, but the quality is pretty good for integrated speakers.
Your point about leaving out speakers altogether is important to note because speaker magnets can add a bit to weight, I think, but I don't want to have to plug in a set of headphones each and every time I want to just see a quick embedded YouTube video. Even crappy speakers have their place.
Ayle - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
So you do not want one? I know I do.mroverclocker - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I wouldn't mind having one eithersjsajj - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
yesRCSI - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better sound quality would be wonderful to start with on the next round of devices.mongmingmong - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I agree, good sound or no sound.AndyPJ - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Agreed. Better sound would be best.colinw - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
definitely need better speakers. The standards are pretty poor currently.pugster - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would like to see Windows 8 ARM version soon.RamarC - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
my hat is in the ringsullrosh - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
me toojrcaptain - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Could use it also.petesonic - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Hey I'll try my hand at it also. Go Anandtech!evonitzer - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
So what do I wish these devices had round 3. Projected sound so that I wouldn't need to wear headphones but only I could hear it and so the sound quality was excellent. Laser sound or whatever it's called.lotonoro - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Hope I get lucky this time!papabear34 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Yeah, I would like one too. That's it... best feature to add...free to me!!!PuppettMaster001 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Third times a charm?tomas986 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Yeap, I'm in.carmichael - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Good stuff!kly1222 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
me pls!slawless - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
As I have said in the other 2 (I didn't win) I think they all need more power.RoyalOne - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A full sized SD slot would be nice with support for SDXC, easily view photos taken from a camera on a much larger screen without needing to carry a laptop/netbook.brainsbro13 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
This is an excellent idea. I second it!Kurisu2019 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
This version is so much better than the 3G in terms of price point. An extra $200 + monthly charges. No thank you. The wifi version is in the sweet spot.Jedi2155 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It would be cool to be xoom xoom....vcvrfus - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want one!!choson - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
3rd time's a charm?flizap - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better speakers, more ports please.bdizzle31 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll gladly take it off your hands.smackababy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
yep me toobb460ford - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I Would Like to See one of the Next Models, be able to run a full fledged PC game.that way when I am not @ my Gaming Rig I could still play from anywhere.
rdawise - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Wants:1. IR Blasters
2. Integrated printing device (a photo printer would be nice)
3. Improved CPU/GPU performance.
4. Improve camera (this includes the front facing camera).
5. Integrated wireless charging stations/battery.
But hey....a Xoom would be nice too :)
jlpred1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Fix Wi-Fi and I'm in...solgae1784 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
a tablet that can do what I need to do, not just the one with million useless specs.kason928 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like them to be more like computersEightmanVT - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Time to upgrade my iPad?kryra8531 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll take oneferrarif1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Atleast now can I win one of these? :)millsdh - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
winner! i hope so!freddy740 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
and another for me.LuluTheMonk - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Trying againNecrolezbeast - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
agreed, the only thing to make one of these better is to be in my hands.. thank you, drive thrumillserd - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
ill try again to win onechrisprcr - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
USB port and longer battery life.bubolini009 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Me too, again, again and again.droid77 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Yea! one more chance.fearsjohn - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
it would be neat to just win onensight - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see a biometric fingerprint scanner included.GotThumbs - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Expanding ability to bump cross brand devices would be a nice added feature.mimart7 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Count me in again. Yay!taracatac - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Very nice!ckryan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I"m tired of posting my great ideas.Just give up the goods.
Thanks.
Skiprudder - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
OS upgrades on tablets when we want to do them!Monkay01 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'll take a free one.someguyinmd2010 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
more ramcybereql - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
how about:-screen material that does not attract fingerprints
-8+ hours of battery life
-pen input
-hard volume rockers on the side
-quality front/back cameras
gretzmacher - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Oh, thing things I would do for this.skytophall - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Never used one so do not know what improvement i'd make.Drewdog343 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Free Xoom? Yes pleasequadrivial - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love better input for text.Wicked Yeti - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
yeah, cool gadgets always welcome at my houseGotThumbs - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Please and Thank You.designerfx - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like one too!What I'd like to see is solid enterprise friendly support in tablets. It's coming, but it's not there 100% yet. Also an option to have a visible mouse via bluetooth/usb for legacy folks to transition.
cdclndc - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Barely getting this in before the contest times out..... wow. I'm in!orangerguy - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Third time is a charm!punkr0csux - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want to see a tablet with a resistive, waterproof screen.chunxiaohan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
would be great to have onesilrais - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Throwing my name in the hat again!Would love to see better battery specs on these things but hopefully that'll improve with time.
kbp - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I wouldn't mind onedestudo - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Man, I really want this!SGCoyote - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Count me in.I would love to see this type of device become the central part of our mobile devices. we could use it for GPS in the auto. Main computer of the home, Cell phone detatchment.
ssurban - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Enter first, ask what it is latergbronzer - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Try, try again.Botia - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I'd love to see high res displays similar to Apple's retina display. Being able to see clear text and pictures is great! The gorilla glass is wonderful too as I don't need a screen protector.Next gen, 3D displays would be nice as well. With a relatively fixed focal point, they should be possible without glasses. I believe Nintendo is doing something similar with their handheld.
sammyb - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
*Tosses hat in the ring.octopus41092 - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Ridiculously long battery lifethet1ck - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A cool feature would be the abiltity to pickup over that air tv signals and display the channelsmamemimo - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Actually this is a pretty good idea - since you'd probably want to use it for TV on the go, stick an antenna in it.SimKill - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Do you mean something like 1Seg tuner?I'd like one too.
asuglax - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Hmm, this would probably be highly dependent on position and orientation of the device. I'm not sure what the current devices have, but if the browsers were full blown browsers, instead of the chopped down mobile browsers, then hulu and other online content providers would work on these devices. Android's browser should get a button to go back and forth between like skyfire.SD_Machine - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Also agree, but it would be better if someone would come up with an a la carte type of tv subscription for tablets, or anything for that matter.bsp2020 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
But not enough to shell out my own money.abrar - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i like to have a magnet card reader....yes that would be an AIO ;)pennyfan87 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
or just NFCdeviousoverdose - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I am looking forward to the additional power that quad cores will provide and Windows on ARM!auhim - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see some sort of "hover" functionality for changing the touch interface from "clicking" when touched to "hovering" the cursor (perhaps a simple modification button like the Mac's "Control-Click"?). While completely unnecessary in the iOS landscape (my preferred platform), it'd be useful for tablets being used more for legacy software (flash, RDC clients, etc.).corriellan - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
These things need a better way to interface with the interactive web. Flash support is not so hot so far.ahvingsing - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see the next-gen tablets dual-booting Windows 7/8 and Android. Quad-cores and better battery life are other things I'd like to see.Hiiklstt - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Some measure of Matroska support. Hell, it would even be fine by me if it was along the lines of a DivX Plus implementation.piker84 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I can't wait to see Microsoft or some other company come out with a dual-boot tablet. Could you imagine having your Honeycomb OS as standard, and also being able to boot into Windows 7/8?SylvyrRavyn - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Longer battery life!!DiscoMinotuar - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
An awesome feature would be the ability to seamlessly pick up from browsing on my desktop to browsing on my tablet. I know about chrome to phone, but I want to seamlessly connect my browsing sessions: history, tabs, and allSwampthing - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
an IR port to use it as a universal remote.better apps
rabidsquirrel - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see higher resolutions in the future.tmensonides - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Second try. :)bebimbap - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
3rd time is a charmKasper4christ - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see support for external storage or like MiniSD cards - stuff like that.sligett - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like it to be transparent.subtex - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want Wacom to add a pressure sensitive digitizer to a tablet so that along with my finger, I could also use a Wacom pen (even with only 512 levels of pressure and no tilt) to draw or take notes.Those horrible fat-finger capacitive stylus things aren't even in the same ballpark.
RBrian - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Higher screen resolution, stylus inputs, USB 3.0!ajtyeh - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
ill take one, ipads suck wangCrazy_Indians - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Less pricey plsCreig - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
User replaceable battery.modemide - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love a Honeycomb tabletDigitalFreak - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
More cores and better batteries.bigshooter - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
yes pleasearaczynski - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
still wouldn't mind mouse capabilities.suado - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'm a big fan of the basics. Fancy new features and capabilities are pretty much on a solid rollercoaster so for me to suggest that would be redundant. I want long battery life... long like LONG! I want to use a tablet for at least 3 to 4 days without worrying about plugging it in. Or even better, for it to charge up wirelessly!Electronics are all about good clean predictable power. Just like a great power supply will take care of your desktop computer, great power would enable user creativity with the features that are pouring into tablets.
tamorris - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It needs a nacho cheese dispenser.nutmac - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Regarding SoC, it would seem adding RAM would be the next logic evolution.Drrllchn - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see some higher resolution panels that reach >300dpi.tmanenator - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
medhalbert - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A netbook-sized accessory keyboard. The Asus EEE Transformer is the right direction; variations on that wouldl be interesting.rpmrush - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see more variations and refinement of Asus EEE transformer like devices that can do duty as tablets and laptops with a dock. I'd also like Android, or the Chrome OS, to dominate these mainstream devices so we can cut other OS makers out of our pockets.NateBall - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
You guys rock!TooYellow - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
a built in x-ray machine!darkonejr - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Love to see a tablet with true 1080p.nsnsmj - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I know 10+ finger multi-touch already exists in some form, but I'd like to see 10 finger multi-touch available as a standard in next-gen tablets.faizoff - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Weight should be addressedapexjr - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Please? =)Could use higher res
kentsupreme - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see thunderbolt connectivity!crumja - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Trying againfazzal - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I think tablets almost have to have pressure sensitivity now!AdamPflug - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want them to be lighter and with better battery life.bhillyer70 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Expanded Storage-I know we can use micro SDs but having more onboard storage would be greatTV tuners would be good also-It'd be nice to watch a show or game on my bike or treadmill (exercise bike that is)
SD and USB ports on the main unit
Whatever happened to those cool LCD/Eink-like displays? That's be nice to have
Come to think of it, whatever happened to THAT tablet?
york1129 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
With a much longer lasting battery.DaveSimmons - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a tablet with wireless HDMI for streaming content to my TV. Add a bluetooth controller and it will also double as a gameconsole.Stez38 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to continue the progress of the Eee Pad and allow a more 'content creating' environment with some type of docking station. Think of a powerful photoshop on the go.coryhud - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Modifiable components to re-use much of the hardware which is perfectly fine. I would love to be able to upgrade the CPUs, or memory without having to buy a completely new device.kvort - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll be honest. The biggest thing I'd like to see on a tablet is a lower price.>>>>>>>>> Kvort
Sb87 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Still waiting on a neural interface.milson - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
IR and RF emitters, please.Trodomir - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
...tablets will finally use a DNI. Brain needs plugs now!jeffaudio - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'm looking forward to being able to actually feel the buttons / keys on the tablets. This would help a lot with on-screen keyboards and any other kind of console with a series of buttons.Ikshaar - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I will start commuting to work by train... I need one of those ;)I promise to work while commuting and not only watch YouTube video of cats playing piano ;)
rc71281 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
USB port on the tabletDrizzt321 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Going one step further, have a phone that can plug into a larger device (e.g. tablet) that has a larger screen, and than that tablet can plug into a keyboard like device the same way the Transformer does. Here's the kicker though, the tablet/keyboard has additional CPU, RAM, storage, etc resources.So your phone is a 2-core system with 512MB memory, 16GB with decent graphics. Plug it into the 'tablet', and get another 2 cores, another 1GB memory, more storage, and a higher end graphics chip to drive the larger display, plus still use the phone's 3g/4g/WiFi connectivity, and be able to receive/send calls using the built-in front facing webcam & mic or webcam & bluetooth headset. Or just the bluetooth headset.
Plug the phone (or the phone+tablet) into the mobile docking station (e.g. keyboard), and add more CPU cores, maybe some more RAM, and plethora of additional storage plus a pretty good graphics solution.
Finally, have a fixed, wall powered docking station (maybe keyboard, maybe not, use external usb keyboard, whatever), and add some high clocked CPU cores, gobs of RAM, bunches of storage, and a graphics chip good enough to play some pretty good games via the display (the tablet, all-in-one desktop system, external display, etc) and basically have a pretty full fledged desktop system.
Now, make all that hot-pluggable :)
cheeken - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want my tablet to fold my tablet into a smartphone form-factor so that it fits in my pocket.Extra credit if it functions while folded.
thunderbolt83 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to see the ability for tablets to realize they are part of a larger ecosystem of devices and interact in a better way with my phone and computerthdanh90 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A small 3D projector and a bigger screen projector.mavere - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
High resolution screens!rammohan - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see tablets to be at the same level of functionality/performance of note books. At the same time no compromise on battery life.jasonliv - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Thanks!worldbfree4me - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
#ImInItToWinIt..........Drag0nFire - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
a cell phone jammer, to get back at people who talk loudly on their phones in public places...j/k...
madcow06 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Once again, slide out keyboard similar to phones.DParadoxx - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
High res display akin to retina dpi.OctaneZ - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
ARM power requirements so far are great, but lower draw is always a desired attribute.nofferman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
+1 to IR transmitters. Better file transfer methods on the iPad specifically as well. Might be better on a Xoom though! ;)bryant5706 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i heart anandtechhalfblui - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I know it's more software than hardware, but it would be nice if two machines (be they tablets or computers) could seamlessly transmit data (documents, browser states, whatever) between each other to allow you to move from one machine to the next -- even if they are different OSes -- more easily.Android, Windows, OSX and iOS cooperating?? No contest rule said we had to live in reality... :)
tzirf203 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
HD Display FTW!!! :-)zoogoober - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to see more tablets with high end screen technology. IPS for a start, maybe some OLED love in the near future.Tablets usable outside? total win.
SlyNine1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see something that can connect to my desktop, like RDP but be able to use my computers graphics to play games on my LAN threw RDP ( maybe something like a H.264 encoded RDP).code65536 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Stylus w/ handwritingjaydee - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a keyboard docking station with mini-HDMI out for dual monitorsdantsai - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
id still like to see better UI improvements and multitaskingstevet96 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about LTE from the get goinsecto - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How haven't I won yet?jnn4v - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like one for my daughter. (and maybe me too?)SongEmu - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Still not ready to jump into the Tablet arena for $600... doesn't hurt to try and educate myself... for free...driscoll42 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see tablets seamlessly sync with your desktop, phone, etc... to provide a unified experience.doiron - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
is a microsol screen.sjankech - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
hmm missed round 2 i'll try round 3lstdgtfp - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I think that tablets should include file management so that importing pictures from a camera, documents from a thumb drive, or images off of a scanner would be practical, and wouldn't necessarily require separate apps that won't talk to each other.tehoriman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Make them more like the Asus Transformer!cj100570 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see the next generations of tablets have NFC capabilities. The US lags behind other countries in embracing NFC and the inclusion of it in tablets would surely cause a lot more people to try it and experience the benefits of the technology.Loafers - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want 3d on the next tabletjrparker99 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
An increase in battery life, along with the requisite next gen SoC. Is that too much to ask?mjcutri - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
pick me! please!Cisephys - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like tablets to be able to scan various sites of my choosing, detect when "enter a comment to enter" contests are being run, and then automatically leave a comment.SkullOne - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about a screen that can be used in the sun?lesherm - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
be able to give up my ancient celeron-based eee-pc 701!mimonidy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see a dock-able keyboard.vshah - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
would love to see a tablet that could last a week of heavy use.Ter - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
These look amazing, sign me up!mbkumar - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see remote functionality built into the phone.cserwin - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
My son played 'submarine' with my iPod Touch. Seems like these things could be made significantly water resistant.twin - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
OLED 3d screensbeehofer - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Sign me up and gimmi a xoom. Fm transmitter for the next gen is my vote.spac - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Wish power use would go downDanNeely - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
PixelQi screen.DarkShadow - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd maybe find some creative uses for these:x2 Wifi adapters vs single
Micro USB => ethernet adapter native support/accessory for those scenarios where wireless is awful or not present ( I know this can be done a few ways with access points, routers, etc....but native slim adapter support would be a candy perk if you dont have to remember carrying travel routers and adapters)
Double Battery Life and/or increse in efficiency of energy consumption against battery.
Bishon - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see some sort of wireless HDMI tech.FuzionMonkey - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see edge to edge screens.Vepsa - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
pick me, pick me. I need one for work.nyonya - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It's all about the screen! Super AMOLED Plus on a tablet please! And stock Honeycomb!dave_shame - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
with Baconneogodless - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I just want to see my username spanned across one of these tablets. That would make it a must have gadget...krushna12 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to win something for once ....stuclach - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want a tablet that can access both the AT&T network and the Verizon network.ShortyZ - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A dock with keyboard and mouse extensions so it can be more of a laptop replacement.erple2 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Hearkening back to the days of marvelous CRTs and their "infinite" scalability, I'd like to see a much higher resolution screen to allow "any" resolution.Though given that, i think that a tablet that had very good colors along with e-ink like flexibility (usable in any lighting conditions without eye strain) would be near-perfect.
webmastir - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a tablet with wireless HDMI for streaming content to my TV. Add a bluetooth controller and it will also double as a gameconsole.DataPath - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I think e-ink style displays would be awesome.flensr - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Make it like the eee pad but with a few minor changes.1. Improve the mouse interface
2. Have a software switch that changes the interface themes from tablet to laptop
3. More wireless connectivity built into the keyboard (wi-di?)
4. More cpu power!
Chungster - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Software companies should jump aboard and provide higher integration. Such as more games with cross compatibility.jnmfox - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Transfer my content between devices. What you talked about in your Eee Pad review.badjohny - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about a camera for video chat in landscape mode instead of only portrate.pomegm - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about a way to make entering these contests easier and faster.ellcee - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love tablets that are friendly to hardware modifications so no warranties have to be voided if you want to play around.jeffkz - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Trying again. Thanks!Naveel - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I got my mi-fi and now i just need a zoomaltarity - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I think it's time for moto and mazda to cross market...Nithin - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
more refined open source rpg or other gamesNithin.
marox214 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want it to print money, just like the Wiimorfinx - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Count me in :)Mathman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see an optional solar cell covering the back. That way you could leave it upside-down in the sun to charge. Maybe even allow the solar cell to fold out so you could have it charge in your hands.neilroder - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Yes this one.TheMile - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Let us run stock Android or CyanogenMod or whatever.evan919 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see better/smarter use of information (calendars, contacts, GPS sensor data, etc.) made available to the user.toin7 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It would be awesome if the next gen tablets are similar to the atrix except the phone powers a tablet screen instead of the a laptop.nkaderfe - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Xoom and recent Tablets has very good technical specs, but something which is missing is the solid build of the device and how much easy to handle the device physically.Material has to be solid and need to have accessories (Not the typical keyboard and mouse stuff) like a multipurpose stand/dock station which can fit in anywhere say a Table, Car for Video Viewing, supporting both Horizontal and Veritical mounting , 360 rotatable.
Tablet should be water and dust proof.
From the software feature wise we should have something like Panels as in Adam Tablet to have real multitasking.
HammerStrike - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
To save on screen real estate - give the user the option of a full soft keyboard and less work area, or more work area and a more restricted interface option.TyX - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see more devices with built-in induction charging like Palm has with their touchstone.GeorgeH - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A WiDi (or similar) DVI/USB dongle that allows the tablet to act as a wireless monitor and KB/M for a real computer without needing remote desktop software.brobichaud - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Awesomeness in docking station capabilitieswut3v3rw0rks - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see stylus support.Otherwise it's a software issue. I'd like to be able to use the tablet as a remote control / keyboard / mouse for my media pc.
ku - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I've said it before and I'll say it again: voice and gesture commands!And again: gogo Watson app!
UberLaff - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
More Cloud...How about integrated 3rd party cloud drive api? This could allow a user to have deep integration with Dropbox, Amazon, or SkyDrive.
izdlang1234 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want to see the screen of a kindle and a tablet fused together.. if i want to read.. the kindle screen turns on.. if i want to surf web.. the LCD turns on.Provides awesome battery life for reading.. 4-5 days and the normal 10 hours using LCD.
Shinya - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to see a stylus for easier navigation of the software along with docking stations that can be hooked up to an external monitor to be used as a primary or secondary monitor for the table. the docking station would have USB and Esata ports etc etcgcarothers - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Yep, it's a comment.sidfarkus - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I liked the dual-screen courier concept MS cancelled a while back--if they could bring the rich client experience of the current tablets to a dual-screen book style tablet that supported touch+pen input I think I'd be in heaven.fatmanJ.J. - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
The ability to run Ubuntu would be nice.Theoutlaw - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to be able to run other versions of Linux, or have root access, without having to fight for it so you that they are much more useful.dirthead11 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see future tablets have the ability to run multiple operating systems, including Windows 7 and 8, and have the ability to change into a laptop, like the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer.sluramod - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
fast color e-ink display :)mindcloud - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
hdmi outt13190 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to see a see through tablettimothevs - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd really love one - and the thing I'd like to see in the next gen of tablets - faster CPU and high res IPS displays (1440x900 or more).Thanx!
racerx_is_alive - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It would be great if you could use it like a regular tablet, but then occasionally forward the display to a TV (maybe DNLA or something) and use the tablet itself as either a secondary display, or possibly a keyboard/trackpad.paxswill - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see hand writing recognition in a next generation tablet.I. Liveclean - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see removable batteries and upgradeable storage capacity.notfeelingit - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a real breakthrough in tablet inputs. Swype and voice are good for the moment, but i'd like to see something even more revolutionary as far as input is concerned. It would be nice to be able to write an entire document, or even a research paper, on a tablet.mikedice - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about a free one?peldor - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
The point of these things is mobility, but most of them are so washed out you can't use it in sunlight.hellodevesh - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see:1. Ability to change display while switching between reading and other activities. It shall change display to reduce stress on eyes.
2. In screen 3D support w/o glasses.
3. More user control over file system.
4. Ability to upload and send documents as attachments.
5. Higher resolution.
6. Better camera
7. More power and more battery life :)
8. Ability to tune into live TV stations in that area.
And yes with all this lower prices :))
dziban303 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
We all want the next generation of tablets to have 3D!Right? Right?
(crickets)
argion13 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Maybe I will win this time? :) I would like to see tablets become PC replacements.sithscout80 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
On my phone I have a dedicated button for taking pictures (and switches into picture mode automatically). Tablets try to minimize so much they make easy tasks difficult.superroot - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
The next generation of tablets and SoCs need to have even more and faster cores, CPU & GPU, so they can better run fully featured native and web apps.aznchum - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I can has Xoom tablet?Thassodar - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I think that sales would explode tremendously if tablets had bacon dispensers built in. Put all that heat from excessive use to GOOD use! Mmmm bacon cooked via hot silicon... I can TASTE the pixels!darqanigma - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Gesture based controls. Make gestures on screen, stuff happens.cameronf - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Seems they are on the way, but a screen that is much more capable in sunlight. Also, more incorporation of e-ink to LCDs.meshugge - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
giving it a tryASUSLANBOX - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Me want Honeycomb...ME WANT HONEYCOMB!!!SergeC - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better multitasking and true background processing with no slowdowns will be great!douglasbb - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see AMOLED Screens & better battery performance. Dual OS would be nice too.Aquacopter - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Great contest. What I would like to see is a long battery life for movies and gaming. Also, ease in chargingphilipt - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
The ability to perform as a media center media extender would be very useful. Netflix client would also be nice.pk1234 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
better battery life..streak24 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Love the mobility of these devices, but I woud love to be able to actually use a mouse/keyboard combo with them should I want to try and actually do some serious productivity work on the tablet. Otherwise, they will forever be relegated to casual surfing, gaming, and media consumption.isorashi - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Same answer as yesterday -- I'd like to see larger tablets with higher resolutions. I have fat fingers :(InTheBoilerRoom - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
- Fully capable productivity applications- UI that utilizes mouse and keyboard input as smoothly as multi-touch gestures
- User accounts
wewter - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
NFC, wireless HD, windows/dual-boot webOS, pico-projectors (multiple, for outputting video image and for laser-keyboards (half/half) on either side of the device, WXGA+ (1440x900 +) resolutions, usb-driver support for peripherals (i.e. x360 wireless receiver O_O), expanded multi-touch, 128gb+ ssd storage, and an AM/FM radio.ourdee - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Still hoping to win one, still looking for longer battery life!monga - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see1. Strong 3D
2. Better Battery Life
3. Multiple Dock connectivity options.
tunetokyo - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a faster processorApdomke - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
...it would be nice to see higher resolution screens across the board and better battery life. Hope I win the next one!bperkins - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would really really like to see WiDi or some other way to put out wireless HD video. Also if this were to happen I would also like it to have a 16:9 A.R.Colin1497 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Round 3, same comment. :)lunadesign - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about a permanent Anandtech desktop background that cannot be removed?FSWKU - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
AMOLED screens and inductive charging.silverrazor - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would like to see user upgradable CPU/RAM.MrJawbones - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Let me hook up a bluetooth mouse and protect the screen and back so I don't have to shield it myself!Mormegil83 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see modern console/ PC quality graphics on a "retna display" in future tablets!VMguy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Ability to use it as a 2nd screen when at my PCwooking4wuv - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
GPS and a cowbell on the next Xoom, please.mchljrdn - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Sounds like fun.jbwhite99 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Xoom Xoom Xoom. I already have a Motorola Cell Phone (original Droid) - I know I am outdated - so why not a tablet to hold until LePad comes out in le US.Spongers - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see more integration with all the gadgets I currently own. If the manufacturers could come together and create syncing between phones, my computer, my dropbox, etc.. our lives would be much simpler. And I am not talking about an app or a manual sync, I am talking about honest to goodness syncing baked into the device. When I take a picture on my phone I would like to be able to see on my computer, my tablet, or any other Internet connected device I may have. To have true ubiquitous file and data access is my dream.mchljrdn - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Barscanner that actually works well.gandhisfist - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to see NFC installed on all tablets and phones in the next generation. I'd also like to see tablets with quad core SoCs and more onboard video and audio decoders. I would like to see spdif outs that can output to 7.2 surround sound along with what should bet he standard hdmi out. I would like to see higher pixel density screens at higher resolutions, and I would definitely to see more gyroscopes. Also if there is some way to integrate a pico projector and possibly one of those projectable laser keyboards that let you type on any surface.DSperlak - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Tablets w/ 3g enabled need to be able to run off the same data bill as a cell phone, 2x data accounts is just miserable. Bla Bla I know there is tethering, but for the average person who doesn't root/jailbreak that may even cost more money.WileECyte - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Here's my top 3 things I'd like to see in the next generation of tablets (in order):1) Higher resolution screen
2) Better battery life
3) Better support for peripherals (USB, bluetooth)
aldoe - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Agreed with your thoughts.Would also add:
4) lower cost
stm1185 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want a Kinect like input system. But instead of watching for body language it will track your facial movements, and your eyes. So you can scroll through and select things simply by looking at the tablet.e36Jeff - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
more storage, more compute power(CPU&GPU). and x86The Saint - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Inter-networking between nearby tablets and smartphones for games and file transfers are a glaring weakness of current tablets that needs to be addressed.raulr - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Do I really have to type my suggested feature again. Same as the first two times. Touchless gestures.ppaull - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
glass that can be configured as see through or blacked out as regular screen, cool for some AR apps. Electronics and battery could be hid away in the bezel......trengoloid - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
for me this is almost perfect but if its posible can they make a tablet that the os is honeycomb and if i connect it to the keyboard it can be like a windows 7 like a normal laptop so i can install other games that i can play like the normal laptop and make it like a rubberize finish like in the g73sw and can be use as an extended monitor and make it 4d that has no eye glasses to wear that would be perfectfamewolf - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
USB host mode.rlink - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
and then there were 2...tablets left.gadgetconnoisseur - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
The underprivileged children of the world have had cooler gadgets than I have for the past 3 years with the OLPC (One Laptop Per Child).The OLPC has mesh networking which works even when the device is (mostly) switched off. It would be great to hook up to the 'local' wifi net to interact with friends/family.
The OLPC has an awesome dual-mode screen. Full color for indoors, double resolution black 'n white transflective for outdoors. How cool would it be to browse the web from the couch on your Xoom, and then on a nice day take it outside to catch up on some reading, kindle-style?
Lets get this tried and tested tech into the hands of every one else please.
BlasterMan1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
This is great, I could really use that.Badkarma - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Wireless charging.eezip - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I currently use KeePass and it works really well. But the password management on Android (and Chrome OS), pales in comparison. From creating entries, to generating passwords, to working with odd login forms/pop-ups, there's just a big pile of limits. With quality browsers, I can access any site on the 'net with a tablet. But once I get there, let me get in! Lame/repetitive passwords aren't a secure choice, but my hands are tied in some situations. If I can't install a quality password manager, then I need something powerful included in the OS.Having Windows 8 on a tablet would presumably address this issue.
Syran - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Droid X locks up too much imho. Want to see better overall performance.icrf - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I really want that 6.6" 1600x1200 IPS display from Hitachi in a Honeycomb tablet. Really. That gets us greater than 720p resolution (not enough width for 1080p, but that's okay) in a more pocketable 7-inch class size.alaska13 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A HD video camera for skype is essential!LotusAM - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
fold up display and better acceptance (which hopefully would mean cheaper prices)Omid.M - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Come on!I think the portability of a tablet lends itself to more innovative location-aware services, even utilizing stuff like NFC.
As in, your buying history used with analytics to alert you via tablet when a store is having a sale or you could pay even LESS than you did last time. Data would probably need to be loaded once a day (refresh), but this lends itself better to phones and tablets, not so much laptops.
Guys,
You never publicly announced the 1st and 2nd round winners? Thats stuff should be visible; I can't find it.
jmnewton - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
shouldn't be locked to a carrier, should be able to move it around the world and just change SIM cardsdannycpan - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Yes plz.rykerabel - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
But my wife and kids could use one too.mpowell - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A product that does not include hoardes of so-called aplications full of hidden functions with secret backdoors, all designed for enabling big-content, big-advertising, big-government, etc., to be able to aquire as much information from me as possible. I know, dream on... Welcome the overlords, for they know what is best for us....legoman666 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Pick me pick me pick me!SAMSAMHA - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would say I really want a table that let me seemingly integrate to my desktop pc so I can continue my work on the go, like sync files, automatically (without any data cost), usb port for file transfer.fbausch - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
it had cellphone functionality.Exedore - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Ability to plug into an OBDII port for car diagnostics :-)ianbnet - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Super-high pixel density displays (and responsive touch controllers) -- the tablet needs to be a true pleasure to view!prodystopian - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see seamless wireless connectivity between SoC devices and other consumer electronic devices.maxrobes - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A mini laser projector that creates a keyboard on any surface...rlind - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Higher Resolution Screentrueg50 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
ALL mobile devices today are absolutely impossible to manage. Give me AD integration, or at least a good management system for these devices and I would be a very happy camper.So how is this contest determined? Best response? Or the same question every day and random entries selected?
bplewis24 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want to go to there.Brandon
KevinCL78 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Third time's the charm! Here I go!Maybe an ability to tune into the digital broadcast TV channels. Can watch broadcast TV without having access to the Internet. Lots of people in Asia watch TV on their cellphones without using data. We can probably do that for tablets too. After all, they got bigger screens!
odokemono - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
[Better] battery.ThePoliteGuy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like more RAM in next generation Tablets.jimmi102 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Supply blue tooth headphones with every purchase.Phynaz - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
MKV, DivX, whatever, just more than avi and mp4cobberbearr - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Hoping for ability to pay for items at stores (like target/walmart) with itSeanPT - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
So far I've said multiple inputs, a good screen and next up I want a reasonable price, like $300.The $400 EEE Pad is obviously getting closer but I think $300 or even $250 is the sweet spot.
whatever3 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
being a relatively new father, this is something i find myself looking for quite a bit.t_case - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Like the ability to send to a TV similar to intels widijuju2345 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see quad core cpus in the next generation tablets.Scybert - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Both start with letters.patri0tz - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It'd be cool if they found a way to use solar power or body heat to charge the device while it was in use or if an outlet wasn't available. </fantasy>alephxero - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see more modular devices like the Compufon. Something where the hardware is additive (smartphone->tablet->laptop) so you really can go with one device for everything, with a variable form factor depending on the situation.sabindaman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Bluetooth tether with phone similar to the playbookmalk22 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see tablets which are more geared towards assisting professionals in troubleshooting problems in the work place. People often create applications in the android market which are useful for this type of task but I'd like to see a tablet that is specifically designed for this by having the appropriate software and hardware.Jinded - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Some way to make the table completely usable in the sun would be awesome.MULuke - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
even fasterxweb - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
...cut the HDMI cord.Klausi - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
High-Res Display!phobos512 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Gallium arsenide transistors would be cool but we still have a long way to go for that stuff to be implemented, if ever. I think it would be neat if some of the manufacturers actually started to use the FM transmission functionality built into their chipsets.adhan24 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Still waiting for my luck to kick in...Ditiris - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Active digitizing screen with pen input and a program comparable to or better than Microsoft OneNote.hands - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want tablets to have bright high res screens that last days on a charge with good performance.dapersico - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
1080p - Better software!!!JoeNiner - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
and a good wireless USB keyboard/mouse. Basically, I want to be afraid to put it in my lap, after accounting for all of the RF.mpschan - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to be able to control virtually any device with a tablet. DVD, TV, Blueray, DVR, PC, whatever. If a device outputs video through a cable and has an IR port or bluetooth, I'd love to have an intermediary device that can broadcast that to WIFI, a tablet pick it up and send input commands back through the IR/BT.Also, more Eee Pad-like docking please. That looks awesome.
mpschan - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
BTW, how do you control the email address associated with your login? All I see is an option to change my password. Where's the ability to control aspects of my profile?cknobman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Software and hardware capable of allowing you to share whats on your tablets screen. This would be invaluable for business and corporate users who are in meetings.There are currently some features like this through intel for laptops equipped and Im sure you can do some of this if you are in a 100% apple eco system but I would like to see this for all tables (Andriod, playbook, webos, etc...).
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18hr batter lifeWakk0 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see more tablets integrate wirelessly with more devices like monitors, TVs, remotes and the like to use it as a platform to integrate all of these technologies which currently don't communicate with each other very well to enhance the experience of the tablet. Like being able to project the tablet's display to a monitor or TV and so on.I'd definitely like to get my hands on a XOOM to see what I can do with it :)
fulltext - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like an optional stylus for those times when fingers aren't fine enough, and of course a blueteeth keyboard and trackball combotaisingera - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would like to see USB3 for fast file transfers and maybe WiDi, so you can connect to big monitor and use it as super low powered desktop (via BT mouse and keyboard). Only if Intel can/will allow WiDi on an Android OS.yibrushn - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A lot of what I wanted was included in the dock of the Eeepad Transformer. but it would be great to have a usb port that can be used for external harddrives on the actual tablet itselfphillipefelut - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
more touch friendly "programs/applications"less one shot apps
agprimed - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Hope it isn't three and out...Lemme get some wood on it for a 3-run-jack!
bertomatic - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
put a flash with the camera please, and make it free...FunBunny2 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Yet again, into the ramparts.recoverymanager - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like a compatible stylus input.bdiane34 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
3D technology, to have the ability to watch videos in 3D on your MotorolaAmoro - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want a windows based tablet with low-end PC hardware like a ULV sandy bridge.DougM7 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see the maturation of the Asus Transformer concept. Including the ability to plug in a full-size keyboard, mouse, USB memory stick directly into the tablet itself as well as a docking keyboard for mobility. I can imagine using the keyboard dock for travel and a full-size dock solution at home.Also, support for external monitors for use with home office.
jayrads - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Today's tablet screen are great, but I'm looking forward to the day when is 1080p resolution on a tablet screen.Kagrenak - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
In future tablets, I'd definitely like to see some form of improved tactile response for tablet keyboards. Lack of feeling where the keys are in a spatial manner is a much larger problem with tablet keyboards than with smartphone keyboards. Some type of ridging that takes effect on the screen when the keyboard is activated, or a novel form of material would be a great leap forward for productivity on tablet systems.TwinIon - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'm not greedy, I just want one without paying for it.Also, Anand rocks.
godl!ke - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
No winner announcements?godfa7h3r - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
In line with your review of the new Asus table.. they should have some kind of simple and universal docking system.CU - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I faster CPU would make them more useful.AKFlyerFan - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
More than just microSDKrater47 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
100% cloud OS would be kinda neat. So basically, anyone can pick up any tablet, and boom... they have instant access to their personalized portal to the internet. If I could break tablet A over my knee, and pull tablet B out of a new box, log in, and nearly immediately be at the same state I was at while using tablet A... that'd be sweet.kanhaiya - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would be nice to have saving costs on costly 3d display.sSoftwareMonkey25 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want one!russgayle - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Some hardware wants:- Better screens (higher resolution, better contrast ratio, deeper blacks)
- HDMI inputs and / or video capture over that (tablet dvr!). Maybe stick on an antenna
- Maybe some sort of slide out keyboard?
Some software wants:
- Local caching of desired cloud media / data for viewing while not connected
- Less buginess / crashiness
- Automatic syncing of things generated on the tablet (docs, app data, photos, videos)
Stiffy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Once again, thank you Anand for always giving us a chance to win free stuff. I would like to see Xoom be a little larger next time around. :)In4wun!
einstein4pres - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Last time I said higher resolution, and I didn't win, so I'll try something else: reflective screen. The N810 has a screen that uses natural light instead of a backlight, depending on ambient brightness.anactoraaron - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
USB ports that will allow game controllers for better gaming. Plus better graphics.tamas305 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
The hardware is awesome in these first generation android devices...I would like to see honeycomb and the rest of the software to mature to a point where it will be truly usable i.e. gnome 3.Though I would really like to win one of these :) Student's budgets are quite limited
rlindeman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
ability to swap different OS's!sigmatau - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I wouldn't mind one with a 3d slider.fumino - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i would like to see a tablet with a fingerprint reader. fast and secure.mountaingoat - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Or how about a retina scan? sign me up.poduxOSU - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like the next version of tablet android or iOS to be able to support multiuser. I want my wife and I to be able to use the same tablet.. her with her settings and accounts, me with my settings and accounts. Works really well on my chromebook.. why not on an android tablet?dvel101 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see an overclock mode on future tablets. An easy way, as simply as pressing a button and not some complicated way involving flashing memory.BigLeagueJammer - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
More built-in storage. 64GB should be a minimumCrystalBay - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want $300 high end tabletsDarknessTW - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
No more cameras.Powie - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Well can't say what feature I'd like to see most, as I still don't have a tablet. But I'm gonna win this one! :) Then I'll give you my thoughts, how's that?Bibble - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Not the most groundbreaking idea, but I'd like to see USB 3.0 on nexgen tablets.BryanWieg3 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
PricePerformance
No Bugs
Apps
stevemachine17 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Rubber backed tablets, making it easier to hold in my sweat prone hands.fhornmikey - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
usb 3.0 would be nice.Sea Shadow - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A standardized accessory port from all of the major manufactures. Then it would be easier for accessory makers to make products that integrate the tablets more into our lives.cwilliams - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Full SD slotscicatriz63 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
next gen should automagically sync everything wirelessly with your phone/computermegakilo - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Try again!!!WebologyWORX - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love it if the Xoom would wok with a bluetooth mouse. It works with a BT keyboard, and I can hook it up to an external monitor, but can not come close to using it as a light laptop due to the fact that any mouse-like activities still require me to use the touchscreen. If they fix this it will be great, and really make these devices viable laptop replacements for a large percentage of non-power users.kfitch42 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want to see less expensive tablets, so more cheap-skates like me will have them.danjw - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Having this would be awesome!robl - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
that would make for a sweet gaming machine! I hope I win one. :)btw, I'm not sure if we have to post a comment for each one you give away, or just 1 comment for all 4 give aways ...
Apollyon1980 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I wish they had the ability to be used as a TV remote. You could surf the channels quickly with a slide of your finger and then switch to the channel on your TV for the full viewing experience.devum - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
So far Firefox is the only browser with a mobile version that even approaches the features expected of a modern browser. Having a more robust browser makes sense for tablets, since they have plenty of screen real-estate and power to spare.GDaddy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Still would like to be able to install our company's software on the machinedb4williams - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Future models could always be thinner and lighter to reduce user fatigue.Scalptrash - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Winning!Seiyu - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Higher resolution screennotobama - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
voice for all inputs would be nicetrucksrfun - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see Samsungs new exynos chip. But I really don't think they chip that will be used has been introduced yet.jkroha - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Is what you will say when you write me! (I can dream)EDALBNUG - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
They need to make use of all the fingers we have on the tablets! It's time for 3/4/5 fingers gesture to go mainstream. Make good use of all the patents.playtowin - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a higher res IPS display for video and photo viewingchrislada - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
That one is mine!johnnyboy101 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see pico projectors become commonplace, along with virtual keyboards so that you are not limited to the interface of the tablet itself....beadie07 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A great battery life!! Everything seems to die so fast lately!Scott_T - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
here we go again. makem cheaper! with lasers!Gibson12345 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I can't help it. I'm a sucker for Xbox Live achievements. I'd like to see a more fleshed-out gaming ecosystem for smartphones and tablets. Steam, Live, PSN: I don't really care. Something to tie it all together.Chris Carlson - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
WINNINGrwinikates - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would enjoy this.strahd13 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
OK the feature I most want to see.... is ownership of one ;-)eanazag - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Expectations are low.tasi - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Can't have them be thin enough!AKBishop - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want it to have wireless charging built-in. Either something proprietary or that would work with an existing wireless charger (like Powermat) would be fine.mooseunc - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
To go along with the "future 'real' gaming platform": wireless streaming of HD signals to the TVekajay - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Go Android!newsbanger - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Longer batter life please!fic2 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would love to have to have one of these (me and everyone else here).MaximillianSterling - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Not Even Close To First Post!genedude - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Laptop-like error free powerpoint to projector capability, with animations and video intactbigserve - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to see a video projectorcreathir - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Still would like some ExpressCard supportlegisrex - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
NFC would be a nice feature.sitharien - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I saw that ASUS will be releasing a Honeycomb tablet WiFi only with 16GB of storage, but its 399! I know Motorola can at least match that price point with their low end model.xxr2hxx - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i guess ill try again...ME!!!skyman375 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll try - would love to take the Xoom for a spingovtpiggy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see tablets become less of a standalone device. Being able to use it easily to interact with other electronics around the house (TV/stereo/home automation, etc). It's possible now with the right hardware but still not commonplace.rodimal - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
good luck!!!Fredbob711 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Could we please, once and for all, get rid of all the proprietary connections that electronics use these days?Other than that, I'll restate what everyone has said before; better screens and battery life.
jparisoe - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A battery life comparable or better than the iPad.guna15 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
3rd times the charm! :)KidneyBean - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want it to have an unlocked bootloader, so that it has the possibility of having its usefull lifespan extended. I have the original Motorola Droid and have Android 2.3.3 on it, and have the CPU overclocked. I have heard of some people getting it to run at 1.1GHz, and modifying the voltage, which means us geeks will be able to continue doing fun performance boosters.y2kbugger - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
even more processing power.azureskys - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Isn't something I've done much of when it comes to random contests. My friend won a car once, though.swaaye - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Allow me to try my hand one last time. ;)jjdenhup - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
an OS not tied to manufacture release schedules....farleytron - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like a $99 tablet please.wollar71 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Screen Resolution...Fizzwick - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Perhaps luck will smile on me this time. Bah, who am I kidding? Congrats in advance to whoever wins it!phantom404 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Running out of stuff to think of so I would have to say a fold out tripodsoup006 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see even thinner tablets.cyricc - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I guess I would like them to accept voice commandsjsv35 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would love to win one! battery life is something they can always improve.FoolOnTheHill - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I don't care if it's not at the full speed possible, but I really wish USB charging was a feature of all Android tablets. I don't like having to deal with proprietary power connectors.phxz31 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I really want one of these things. I think I could really turn one of these into an awesome home-automation remote control. Also great coffee-table piece for looking things up real quick or sharing a youtube video real quick. I REALLY hope I win.As far as what I think should be included in the next generation of tablets: MORE integration with existing PCs (Windows and Mac). I think tablets so far have focused on being stand-alone devices when their best equipped to be extensions of your home computers and network. I can see these things revolutionizing home or building automation, as well as serving other specialized needs (interactive wall console for calendar, email, and notes, etc)
Thanks Anandtech for a shot to win one of these!
rmmeli - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
make it easier to upgrade the hardware.qnetjoe - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want on with a really big batteryschizoide - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Just like my previous 2 entries, all tablets should have full band cellular support. This should be largely subsidized by the carriers-- after all, for those cellular radios to do anything, we have to pay AT&T, sprint, etc.Cloakstar - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Mazda or Motorola... both make great stuff! :)Teaqubed - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
and I don't mean Toyoda (sp intentional)!jcr916 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Great apps that done violate my privacy to use!thirdkid4thman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see a better video camera in these.Darsint - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
This would be awesome! A full size SD slot would also be nice in future versions, but I'm fine with microSD as well.gassyjoe - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I like the HP "tap to sync" stuff and I'd love to see it on more tablets. An easy/quick way to transfer what I'm looking at or what I'm working on from my desktop to a tablet to take it on the go.jooprzol - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Hmm, next generation tablet feature I'd like... HOST USB capabilities with a full command shell. As cheap as internal memory is getting, I don't see this as being too space restrictive. Since tablets and smartphones seem to be the main computing devices we'll be seeing or a while, possibly replacing the desktop for many households, It seems more and more needful that users be able to program/tinker with other devices from their tablet. Android tablets may already have this feature, but I don't have one, so I don't know if they do or not.Xenon14 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Not much.umrdyldo - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Please help me get rid of my Apple fanboi notions and give me a Xoom. Please and Thank Yousherifone - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Should all have intelligent palm rejection and compatibility with a stylus for writing input. Typing isn't in this form-factor, though I think the voice recognition is a great option when using it in a private area.GerhardK - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Pen input would be nice. But I also take a Xoom without ;-).Nogib - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll give myself a shot at this. :)phantom007 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see built in RF/IR remote functionality which you could use as an all-in-one remote.fredericb - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would use the Xoom to control home automation equipmenthokiejz - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
wireless display would be more seamless.and a normal SD slot for fast cards would be nice too.
and Python! lots of python. instead of java.
Antibios - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Here's hopingphu5ion - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A more flexible platform for hardware.jswold - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love a faster Xoom.. I love my xoom.. and would LOVE a 2nd xoom... my wife tends to take my xoom and likes to use it more then her laptop.Better camera, faster CPU and GPU...
thats what I would add.
oh.. I can't wait until I get it upgraded to 4G
DrJDon - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A zoom would work!mthikerj - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see the next gen tablets have a car stereo dock. I want to push a button on my car stereo and have a docking tray slide out that I can dock my tablet on for tunes, maps, navigation, etc.raducanon - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see a HD front facing camera.Thank you
The_Hungry - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I hope the next generation brings faster charging and wireless syncing. The more time users can spend untethered from their main computers, the better.Ionizer86 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Nice tablet, this Xoom. Next generation feature? Maybe by that time, there will be quad core tablets!DonShady - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I think the next gen tablets should contain a pro mode and a powersaver mode(something like switchable graphics) where people who are just reading or browsing can conserve the power usedShinji - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
pico projector?lilfer - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
hope i'm lucky!Rayb - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Much better software development.Speedye1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want a working mouse.....EGBTMagus - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Give me a higher res screen!nevergrownup - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see battery life long enough to last a weekend without worrying about the charger I forgot at homeThatNewGuy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Stylus! Stylus! Stylus!Munsu - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
You can never have enough battery life when you're on the move!nerfed08 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
better battery lifelloydv - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see haptic feedback in a future generation of tablets.nbeadman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Third time is a charm?Still looking for a higher resolution (retina like) display on these tablets.
quillaja - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see Tegra 3... in the current generation, actually. Also, more/better real productivity apps. And something like the Atrix docking station for phones and tablets, except it hooks up to your own setup of dual 24" monitors, speakers, keyboard, mouse, etc (or whatever you have).latenightdog - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Three should be my lucky number.mesome - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
one that doesn't cost as much as a mid-budget laptop.ciaphuas - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A keyboard attachment just like the asus trnasformer at a competitive price.sleepyTiger - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
a tablet should be able to talk to my phone and my home computer over a battery-efficient protocol so that all devices are in sync and I can switch seamlessly from one to the other. In fact, we could have the tablet be just a screen at that point - perhaps a resistive e-paper on one side and a glass LCD on the other.kreedaz - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
more cores, lower prices, better screens.Xray71 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love one of these!righteous_tech - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
What I would really like from next generation tablets is for prices to come down :)Martinohansen - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I feel lucky!Martin Hansen
EndingPop - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want brutal sexiness! I mean wicked processor power, great battery life, and a high res screen. All conflicting objectives, but I want it all!Tuanies - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a tablet that has a single or double-din car mount accessory that incorporates amplification and pre-outs so you can pop it into the car and replace your head unit completely and use the tablet just for navigation, music, and everything else.Houdani - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Just shake your rump!Stvwndr219 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
More power and less power consumption :)jasonah - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
..to write on the tablet with.breal1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see a much longer battery life for these bad boys.ag04sq17 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
crossing my fingersConnoisseur - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
These look great. Hope I get one :)KuroKitten - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Wireless charging. We just got that great new Qi standard, why not get it into devices? Tablets especially feel like a great home for this kind of thing: Just set it down on your (wireless charging) coffee table and it's all good to go!jhenton - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I hope the next round of tables have a reasonable price point, and better software :)
c4v3man - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see USB connectivity (host) to allow for basic editing/viewing of digital camera pictures on the go. I wouldn't mind a slim snap-on keyboard cover/stand that would allow for easier typing on the go, while snapping onto the back when you don't need it. Once we get into 10" tablets, I don't think slimmer is necessarily better, especially if you're just tossing it into a bag anyways.And it absolutely has to have an unlocked bootloader. I don't buy netbooks, laptops, or PC's that prevent me from installing whatever OS I want to on them, and I won't spend my hard earned money on a tablet that does either.
povimasima - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want to charge once and travel internationally on one charge without scurrying for an outlet on layovers.Souka - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
All around screen improvements.Higher resolution, viewing depths, color, etc.
My $.02
grazapin - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want the next generation of SoC's to have more power than the Wii HD may or may not have.rraman.ca - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
USB ports. Gives me easy extensibility for quick tasks.basickler - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see much better software integration with other OS's (filesharing with windows, cifs, seamless vpn integration). Better gesture and voice support would also be a big plus.Possum - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
If the iPad and iPhone are fairly similar hardware-wise (aside from the obvious screen and size difference), how about offering a cheap iPad shell that's powered by your iPhone, which is docked inside?I'm actually an Android phone user, but I've wondered about a product like this. The Apple phone/tablet line would seem to be the easiest to implement this for the most users.
Deeko - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll take one, thanksplectrum - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Can't wait till Eink is fast enough for a tablet interface and no I don't need colortindizzle - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see pen input!ccgenerals - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
lower price.Peteman100 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Cheaper pleaseBob-o - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Still looking for larger screen, etc...tyger11 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Same as ever, 1080p (or 1200) IPS display with Gorilla Glass coating.victoly - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i wish they could tell me how magnets workedNimiz99 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i'd like a tablet that tells me which poster will win it...j/kmrfou - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I wish tablets would have a dual screen mode similar to the extended desktop in Windows. This would give users the ability to play content on an external screen while being productive on the tablet, or display a presentation on a projector while taking notes on main screen.CMMoonan - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Longer battery life!Thrakazog - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see a more streamlined and intuitive OS.mexicilliano - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want to see easy(-ier) transfers of files between mobile devices. These things are wireless! Easier data transfer!!!projeczero - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about a way to sync websites and whatnot with your other devices (computer, phone, etc)?warbear - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see more devices with real open access. The Xoom's unlocked bootloader is a step in the right direction, but if there really is going to be a fusion of tablets and notebooks, I'd prefer to see the openness of the notebook platform maintained.pandrig - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A USB port would be nice.Sheninat0r - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
xoomy xoom xoom, please show up at my doorstep soon.timmciglobal - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd also like to see a combination eink/LCD display, perhaps some kind of transparent lcd if possible over the eink display.benso87 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see charging ports that aren't proprietary (I just want microUSB), long battery lives, and some good pen support. Thinness is always nice, but whatever.br123 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to see pen input! and a new xoom in my hands soon :)ronnychen - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Eagerly awaiting for my prize!Daremoshiranai - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
For drawing, sketching, writing notes I'd like to see better stylus support. Preside sensitive drawing would be a good start.werd - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i would like to see a better keyboard on this thing!!also i would like to see me winning this contest!
metalSHOCK - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want itDUA1939 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
This would really help. Thanks.tacobff - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love for it to have a detachable keyboard.DaveStall - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Full USB and VBA support.wollyka - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Still want a Pen and/or VGA output/ HDMI to VGA adapter to connect to old LCD projectorsmchinand - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It needs a standard (e.g., micro USB) charging connector, not the cheap tip that it currently uses.TexasAg03 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see better speakers on tablets. It would be nice to show someone a video with decent sound.HazChem - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A smart cover like case for the Xoom would be very cool.andymcca - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It seems the two-camera theme is catching on, but why don't we just have one camera which can be pointed forwards, backwards, or even up? (specifically, a camera with ~180 degrees freedom on one axis of rotation)It seems like a camera pointing "up" would be useful in cases when you wanted to record something while leaving the tablet flat on a surface. Other angles might also be useful in various circumstances.
Or is this old-hat? :)
rschleicher - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
My idea would be support for greater multi touch ability. A simple example would be an app that would allow you to interact with more that 2 or 4 fingers, multi user use for sure.Muyoso - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I need my tablet to be able to play all of my media, including high profile video.stuartrue - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
built-in WiDi? mouse hover for the finger?pyrthas - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
but also a Xoom...Aikouka - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see more connectivity options like with ASUS's Transformer. Of course, if these things become more common, then OS support will be better too! :)SniperREX - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better GPU, because I would buy a tablet mostly for gamingn0cmonkey - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Retina authentication.whitewolfjm - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see faster multi-core processors in the next gen tablets.rohitp - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
xoom baby here I come!jrey508 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
For the next XOOM I would to see a built in kickstand. I think it is a must for any tablet. Hope I win.worthless - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
So sick of the 3D fad. It still usually looks terrible, it gives me a headache, and it kills battery life.jroyv - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Well work bought me an iPad 2 so maybe Anand will give me a Xoom :)robsparko - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
This might be considered too year-2000ish (and I haven't read other comments, so hopefully this hasn't been mentioned by too many other people), but I really want a seamless way to enter data into a tablet. Honestly, the virtual keyboard just does not work well with a tablet that is too heavy to comfortably hold with one hand; and even at Kindle weight, the keyboard layout for one handed operation is still awkward. What I want is some amazingly brilliant software for handwriting recognition. There is a lot of effort being spent on voice recognition, but in a loud environment, or equally very quiet, voice recognition is useless. Instead, if I could just simply point to the entry box and start scribbling with my finger the letters and words I want (like I said, reminiscent of Windows hand writing recognition, just done right), then I would find overall interactive experience to be greatly improved.Yes, handwriting isn't as fast as typing on a good keyboard, but when talking about holding something the same way you would a pad of paper makes it seem more natural. Plus, the virtual keyboard tends to use a lot of screen real estate - so if the implementation didn't require this gaudy pop up box and you could literally just write (aka webOS "JustType") - then I'd happily use a "slower" interface over an awkward one.
side note: I would lose a pen - it has to let me use my finger for writing.
fangx03 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
elink and ips dual screenScabies - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
posting "mine" shouldn't qualify.Thus far, this being the third round, I still maintain that a revolution in Input is needed. Stylus? Sliding Keyboard? Touch-Pad-Back? Telepathy?
orrrr bluetooth to something you have lying around (ick)
Doublejr - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
More cpu/gpu power with decent battery life.kazanma - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see prices for entry level models drop a bit.thechucklesstart - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like it to be rugged, completely wireless and completely waterproof to like 200 meters.fenix007 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A physical keyboard, bump up the ram and support for vmware :)sujmishra - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
upgrades...lets see...lighter, high res. screen, full size sd slotwayliff - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Here I come again! I'd like to see pen input and a panel\screen that causes no eye strain!kingdavid7 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want tablets to be full replacement for full size computers. More sophisticated apps and more powerful CPUs. And affordable prices too!8ypical - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
count me in!what i want to see in next gen tablets: lighter weight, desktop speed web browser
cherryp00t - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Future tablets need better stylus integration.jamyryals - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Rear mounted touch sensor for mouse control.sciwizam - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
..is a 1920x1080 screen.fRESHOiL - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Though many people like to game, etc. on their tablet/phone... myself included... I would trade fancy battery draining graphics and all the games that go with it for the huge battery life I would gain with a color e-ink screen. I would rather have a gameboy next to me and a tablet with 10 days of batter life.DevilGear - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
well in soc's i want the ability to play damn near whatever video file i want without a problem, maybe even autoformatting the resolution and everything to whatever would fit best, along with support for subtitles.for tablets i would like more advanced camera's capable of tracking, so we could do some minority report like stuff with our hands hovering infront of the tablet, maybe even keyboards projected onto most any surface for no need of a dock or physical keyboard attachment (even though i think that the transformer from asus is awesome and will be snatching one up).
thats what i would like to see, also long time reader, great site and trustworthy reviews.
ROCKETR - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see battery life more than 10 hours. We're talking 24 hours here.microAmp - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Full sized SD slot.wogzi - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
is enterprise WEP Wifi. i'm in college for a few more weeks and this is all I wantGhaleon - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd really like to see a tighter integration between Tablets and Smartphones in future generations, HP/Palm seem to be off to a good start with new WebOS devices, but it feels like there's not much to tie one's devices together.andrewlanewildman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
third time's the charm, right?darom - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
in for one. Thanks.arnavvdesai - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Content Creation is what I want in my next generation of tablet. Some good methods (both via software & Hardware) to do so at least for specific use cases would be nice.ericbarch - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A kickstand like my Evo 4G would be excellent!Azuredevil - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Can never have too muchBruce D - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
So I can plug in my headphones and listen to all of my music over WIFI.BobHofmann - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
more power ---- bringing more of the flexibility of a full laptop to an OS designed for touch interface (flash/html5 performance, etc.)tstewart3 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I like the the video player of the galaxy tab which allows me to press the power button to lock the touch screen, so my child can hold the device without accidentally pushing a soft button. It would be nice to see this feature become standard.Xoom Xoom please?
ninethirty - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
a peripheral slot (perhaps USB, with enough built-in drivers) to connect not just keyboards, but potentially things like audio interfaces or other novel things. I'd like a tablet to be able to replace a Tascam DP-008 or a Zoom r16 -- small, portable multitrack studioB.Lee - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Longer battery life with higher resolution screens.Simozene - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
hand print security to unlock!Corland - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
these need to cost netbook kind of money and replace netbook functionality with something as compelling.micksh - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
But is purchase possible? I want to purchase something.I want a tablet with pico-projector capable of bright 144" picture in passive 3D (I give up glasses-free demand for now). Integrated soundbar realistically simulating 11.2 sound with two subwoofers. Two, please.
Foldable in pocket but with perfertly flat screen when unfolded. Weighting less than a pound. <$400 contract-free. Blu-ray/5.25" Floppy combo drive. Slot-loading, no latches. 2400 baud modem for FidoNet access.
phaethonx - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Definitely would like to see screens with higher resolution and pixel density.morphologia - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
...to have a built-in ambient air temperature sensor, maybe even humidity gauge too. That way when you're chillin' in Starbucks surfing their wi-fi, you can casually remark, "Goodness, it's a bit toasty in here (or chilly, or humid, or whatever)" and people will think you're cool. Or they might throw things at you. It's a coin toss....Anyway, I'd love to win one so I could compete with my GF and her iPad. Which one loads web pages faster? Which one has better Netflix playback performance? That kind of thing, friendly competition, just for fun.
bodaciousben - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see better speakers and screens -- right now I can only see myself using one as something between a PMP and a general websurfing tool.ibell63 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
These SoCs need faster graphics for 3D when it becomes more prevalent in tablets. Also, I don't want the UI to be laggy or slow. APUs, perhaps?mrbean1500 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i hope i'm one of them this time =)mattspeer01 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
...full 1080p resolution.rkwright3 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I said it before... 4G is becoming a necessity, especially as a lot of apps are cloud-based and people are demanding high-def video streaming.drimo - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
What I'd like to see is a better implementation of synchronized data amongst your phone, tablet, and PC. This would extend to media, documents, email, etc.CodeMonkey00 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Well I have heard that, but I am still not convinced its true. Maybe this giveaway will provide me with the empirical proof of this^_^;arepune - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Third time is good time ;)CuE0083 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
...better speakers!Halnerd - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
like to see wireless recharge and PC sync capabilities.SURFERMIKE00 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see greater interoperability and data portability between desktop OS's and tablets. What I'm working on at my desk should be available to me on my tablet wherever I am.charliek44 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see a touch-optimized Microsoft Windows tablet that has a touch interface when on the go and switches to a standard Windows mouse interface when docked. This would run on a next generation Intel processor that can compete with ARM on power efficiency. I would expect to have the option and capability of running both windows (mouse optimized) and android apps (touch optimized).danteken - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I really want next generation tablets to have better speakers. The speakers on these current tablets are so tiny, and don't produce quality sound. That being said, I would mind having this tablet, lol.okorn - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see more competition on the market. Specially on the GPU Tegra2 vs Exynos. I think Tegra2 is getting old already :PKoz - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see more 1.6 to 1 high quality screens.Thanks!
ViviTheMage - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would love to see a full OS on these tablets!evilaardvark - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Let's see, what's the third thing I'd like to see? How about a built-in smartphone dock that let's you tether your phone to the tablet for receiving calls, sharing files and such?ratbert1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i would like to see better integration of contacts. I have Froyo on my phone and I must have 2 or 3 copies of each contact. Why can't Froyo gmail update my desktop version and vice versa. Madness!Uritziel - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
An alienware logo.Velotop - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
add to that projected light keyboard, user configurable audio feedback for key stroke entries. Xoom me!elgrandeburro - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would dig the Xoom. Would like to see more work on user interfaces (i.e. keyboard like functionality).clasam - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Chicken Dinnermostro - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see better battery capacity and recharge timebillbill5555 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
this would get my kids off my back about getting an ipad lol.colbaltblue - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to know someone with a tablet to play with, let alone own one. Unfortunately no one buys gadgets in podunk Oklahoma.blountmatt - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
As I stated before, smooth tablet optimized OS with little to no bugs, higher app/developer support on next-gen hardware and I'm G2G!garrisj - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
The cost of entry must come down.lightofhonor - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Tablets that come with interchangeable backs (for colors/textures), a more rubberized casing to reduce slips, the ability to natively open all office files, and Super AMOLED screens :)The IPS screens are nice, but AMOLED is the best.
Stupidel - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
On a tablet it's all about the front facing camera. This is what most people are going to use for video conferencing. Get a good HD capable camera and the software to support it and Tabs would take off. Honestly i can't imagine why anywone would cary around a tab as a camera making the rear facing camera a waist.CheesePoofs - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Low cost and nice screens would be awesome. Not contradictory at all ...lowlymarine - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Ultimately I'd like to see a real window manager, sort of like the Atrix's Webtop idea but on the tablet itself. Seems a natural as resolutions increase.Freedomhays - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Howdy all,I'd like to see three usb ports, Need to burn a dvd once in a while with my portable dvd burner, and also a more powerfull processor.
SinisterPlatypus - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see a hard rocker volume control button on the side and I would love it in pink! Yay to AnandTech for this awesome giveaway!!! You guys rock!!!darthscsi - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
solar panels on the back.LyCannon - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I've never had a chance to play with the new tablets, but can think of a few dozen times when it would be great.I'd like to see full pen style input, more memory (at least 8 GB), user upgradable memory, and a few USB3 ports.
f1guy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Matte screen options would be nice.squashmeister99 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see better printing capabilities from these devices.morbidthought - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Fully integrated into the tablet. This way you can have full computing power of your desktop when ever you need it. I know that there are several options in market for this, however it would be nice to see this function integrated into next Gen Tablets.I will need the First Gen Xoom for Comparison. Please ship this to me at your conveyance.
antiocles - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
So i can connect it to things and control stuff.Davabled - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see block or graffiti recognition support added to the next gen tabletskevinb66 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I really want a full OS and a real browser. What's the point of computing with out them?Subetai - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Features I want is pretty much everything the smartphones currently have, so I don't need a smartphone anymore, just a dumb phone for calls paired with a tablet for browsing/apps/email etc.thecoolnessrune - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Displays are naturally parallel and more than anything I think we need more GPU speed so that we can leverage more GPU accelerated UIs. People expect tablets to be snappy, intuitive, but also "pretty". We need more leveraging of GPU power to expand the use of intuitive, useful, and attractive GUIs on tablets.Nemokrad - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Zoom me please!infinitevalence - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
So, what am i looking for in a tablet... I would love something like the transformer that is simply a bridge/hinge letting me pick and choose between a dual screen (ie 2 tablets) or keyboard/trackpad option.I would also like to see an option to use a tablet as just a screen and still get a full OS under the hood. When I travel (and I travel a good bit) I find my laptop is too bulky for use in hotels and planes, and lacks the power I want for games. A tablet has great game options but lacks a good input.
while it scares the crap out of me, i want my life on the cloud with an extensible portable device that I can add and remove features and performance from though its attachments.
The moon you say.. yeah i want it.
Vincent - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
USB3dnd728 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Should finally be easy marking text.Ikefu - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want to be able to see the videos on my Win 7 computer and be able to stream them to the Xoom just like I can with my 360.I'd also like remote desktop so I can work on my PC in the office while sitting on my couch.
indionicarao - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I think that NFC and RFID would be a nice addition to the feature set!NonTechi - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Higher resolution (IPS) and longer battery life (15 hrs +).blakebritton - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see native media center/game console remote control abilities via wifi on a home network. I know there are apps like gMote that can control things on your computer, but I would like to have it on my XBoX 360.I also wouldn't mind winning a Xoom. They are freaking awesome!
lobo4123 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see IR transmitters integrated into tablets and other android devices. They may be archaic, but it would be nice to use my cellphone or tablet as a universal remote.Theoz - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Does it come with hookers and beer? If not, that's my suggestion.stubby326 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'm holding out hope. I'd really like a tablet.JTK21351 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
lets go xoom #3logic_88 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
In addition to a higher resolution and autostereoscopic display, it would be great if all tablets could be dual mode with eInk like the Notion Adam.Conficio - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
would be great if they had all apps sync with the corresponding app on my phone and on my desktop computer(s) and laptop(s).I want access to my calendar, addressbook, ebooks(s), feedreader, etc. when off lien but sync those when online.
Black Sea - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Windows 8, please.Desktop, laptop, tablet, phone. I have 4 devices and 3 OS's.
I would like 4 devices and 1 OS.
jfish2d - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
All those fancy cars have touch-screen BT, Climate Control, DVD GPS Capability...well why can't my car?!?! I want an in-dash attachment mechanism that would give me the same capabilities through my tablet.fobis - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see good stylus integration on both the hardware and software side of things. Being able to annotate PDF's using a stylus on a tablet anywhere would be glorious and would save so many trees. Also, I would like to see some way to be able to "push" current desktop/laptop work or multimedia to your tablet to be able to take it on the go.ImDonly1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see better battery life.giderac - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
hd audio + vid with hdmi output!floersch - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better screens.brownk5 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see higher resolution screens. Can we approach the Retina screen DPI?Bolas - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'm waiting for a high definition tablet, 1920 x 1080 would be fantastic. Then I could play ripped blu-rays (if I could figure out how to do that) in full resolution.But I would love one of these!!
kmmatney - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
This time, it's mine!Deleted - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see official OEM support for community-made ROMs like CyanogenMod, as well as root access without hacks.Bgoomba2002 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would like to be able to add a double size battery.matthew.kowal - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
multi-user support aka separate accountssherazch - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Colors a sharper with glossy displays but matte displays provide better readability outside. Why not give the choice--not everyone loves glossy displays. Plus, matte displays don't get fingerprints all over them :)filmpunks_chris - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
2nd try.brandonicus - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
for the possibilities of free stuff!kriios - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i'll take one, thanks =]SecretAsianMan - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
better sound/speakers and screens would be great!AKJud - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to be able to carry all my work everywhere, so maybe having a synced folder for files created on both the tablet and the home computers would solve that.shrky47 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see more variety in screen size at the same resolution (or higher).flashbacck - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better browser software!TGMGroup - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Something in tablets... hmm... The ability to sync data seamlessly with a home computer or workstation--or the ability to use MS Office on a tablet!Digobick - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to have a tablet that I can set down on a flat surface and have it automatically start charging. No more cables, no more fuss.UBNO - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Third time, hmmm...How about we replace these hard aluminum and plastic backs with nice, fluffy teddy bear fur. This way when you inevitable fall asleep using it in bed you can just roll over and cuddle with it.
Tifosi248F1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
My main thing is still a smaller device, 6 or 7 inches, that's still portable enough and has smartphone functions without a required monthly plan.benchiu - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
HDMI input :)Turnkey1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Docking seems to always be at a slow rate, even through USB3 is certainly a step in the right direction. Although PCI express imposes some very brutal rules for how the connector would be positioned in the dock, and would be difficult to route on top of that, it would allow something like a plug in high speed GPU.If GPU compute took off that would mean that you could plug into a dock for vastly increased speed.
hogsdill - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a lower price on some of these new tablets.saqqy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'm interested in trying Android 3!PWRuser - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want a XOOM tablet!yankees_xc - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a built in kickstand or something similar, but mostly a free XoomKid98 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I could use a nice tablet with the features in my title.Kid
Hezrou - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Android OS needs to let the user be able to organize items within a folder.Hardware wise, tablets should have better sound, whether it be more speakers in various locations or just a better quality speaker.
MageXX9 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a version that could stand up to some abuse.Judguh - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
...that tablets would come with a docking station (and built in capability, of course) to be able to just dock it to a mouse and keyboard should we choose.kd0frg - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
tryin again! go anadtech!YaBaBom - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
NFC anyone?Anman64 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love one of these, I wonder if it supports coding.nmillerrider - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
More physical buttons please!aspleme - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about 3D? Sure, it's not perfect, but it would be nice.roostre - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Best feature for next gen tablets? Usb host native to the device. Booya!aeolist - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll just repost mine thenI'd like to be able to use a tablet as a display extension with touch controls for any Windows/Mac/Linux PC
snickercole - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Still no 3D? Well how about a built in projection keyboard?oreo81 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Is it really that hard to put a full size SD card slot in these things, so I can easily look at my pictures from my camera. Oh, and an active digitizer with good photo editing software to do touch up's on the fly.pikatung - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Pen input!asphix - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A dream, i know, but I'd like to see a unified platform independent application marketplace.JohnCarney - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
... to integrate with our increasingly large media collections.geniekid - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
e-ink like displaynerd65536 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'm a big fan of high density screens.If a 4" smartphone can have a resolution of 480x800, a 10" tablet should have a 1920x1080 pixel display.
Filch - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
We'll maybe this one will be minenothingimportant - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
The touch screen is fine, but for entering anythng longer than a few words I would like a keyboard.Sty25 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to have better integrated sound and usb 3 on the next gen devices!gregtor - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I wouldn't like to see speech recognition and maybe radio/infrared sensors to control tv/devices so I can replace my harmoney remote.hayden0103 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Third time's a charm? :DI would like to see less tweaking on the Android stock software by manufacturers. While the Xoom wasn't tweaked at all and the Eee Pad was actually tweaked for the better, it's very easy for manufacturers to go overboard and mess up the experience with poor software.
gbrayut - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Same as last time: Major change needs to be the cost of the device. $800+ for a tablet is a bit ridiculous! These things will never compare in speed to a full laptop, so you should think of them as a low powered touchscreen with great battery life. For that they should start at $300 and max out at $500 with all the bells and whistles.Archos is looking to capture the low end part of the market with their new Arnova 10 and 8 inch models starting at $199 and $149. Once they release the next version with upgraded SOC and Capacitive screens I'll probably buy one. If they work as promised, our company could easily buy a dozen for the same price as a few overpriced XOOM/iPads.
punjabiplaya - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about some of that fantastic Intel Wi-Di. HDMI cables usually aren't that long and then you can easily display from your tablet/phone to a TV or monitor.MrManNo1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'm still of the opinion that they need higher-res Super AMOLED displays, with better batteries as a close second (though that one seems to be getting resolved).P_Dub_S - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better speakers.JoeLukas - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Right here....From Yesterday...Want Zune app on these things. screw ecosystem silos
chazmati - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Responsive user interface. Too often my past mobile devices haven't prioritized the user interface (through the OS design) which leads to awkward interactions.One such example? Trying to unlock the screen on a sluggish BlackBerry Storm and accidentally placing an emergency 911 call. If you accidentally press the "Emergency" soft button on the touch screen when the phone is locked, it will switch to an "Are you sure?" screen. When the phone is nearly out of memory (memory leaks abound on the Storm) it can take a second or two for the display to change over, and when it does, the "Yes" button is pretty much lined up with the "Cancel" button that you may be desperately trying to press on the original screen.
How could it be fixed? Better memory management, better UI design where user input is given priority over anything else. The button presses shouldn't be "queued" across screens. Apple seems to understand this pretty well.
KIAman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want to win a xoom!robjw - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
better performanceunkoolios - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
self levitating stand and wireless battery charger.mmaestro - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Actually, more of a regulatory request: I'd like to see companies forced to have bootloaders unlocked, open drivers, and the ability to install whatever OS on these tablets I want. Ship them with one thing, but allow me to do whatever I want with them. Companies shouldn't be allowed to restrict my usage of computer hardware I've paid money for. Sure, you can hack your way around that stuff, but why should you have to on hardware you paid for?NonFriendlyUser - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I guess 3rd time is a charm. Once again I would like a Wacom digitizer and a better CPU/CPU. Also better sound wouldn't hurt.waltercln - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
wireless transfer for your files and wireless output to hdmi.sb0326 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like a 3DS sort of screen so we can have 3D on our tablets..blake600 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Longer battery life, lightweight flexible displays, and better multi-tasking.zafyboy2 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
def needs a better high res ips displayVageetasjn - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Full flash support would be nice.akwashu - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I wouldn't mind one of these with an integrated projector in the future.MorpheusMan - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
"I wouldn't mind one of these with an integrated projector in the future."That would be awesome!
pstark54 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a VPN client app.pranoliver - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Will try again.castlefox44 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
3rd time is the charm.I would love to see an OLED screen on one of these one day. A kid can dream.
iaom42 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see some AMD chips in these things, If AMD has any plans. I would be happy happy to win this.. please and thankyou.lbrenman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to be able to use a tablet with a pen like a Wacom Tablet in order to create artwork more easily (think pressure sensitive brushes).commanderspock - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Lets do this.jcpiont23 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Into the deep... Hopefully this time with better luck!Would be cool to have a tablet to bring to school :D.
rlspill - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Yeah, I wish I could win this bad boy!bwooster0 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i'd like to see better dev tools for these tabletsdsrubin - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want rainbows, skittles, and a unicorn. Plus a retina displayJimQ - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Still want a USB port (host)oosickness - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i would like a tablet that would connect to all sorts of different devices in my house to control everything!!!! muahahahhahhahsnoopykul - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
think the next gen tablet have better integrations with camera, like wireless syncing to tablets so you can see the picture and edit it as neededmomentum - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
IR & general RF for better connectivity to every other device you may own.kurz316 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
In again.MasterTactician - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
AMOLED screen plz.fatpenguin - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Slide Out Keyboard!okko321 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want a keyboard in the tablet so it can be easier to type.george1924 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Integrated support for RFCs 1149 and 2549 and of course 6214 for IPv6 support!desperate_cry - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Man. I hope I win this time.dlochinski - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would like to see better performance that will allow tablets to be competent in serious work, something of which laptops/netbooks still hold on to.poolmanjim - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
First and foremost, I am a middle of the road guy when it comes to tablets. I think they are a brilliant concept that will fit in for many different types of business and personal use. I do not think they will ever replace laptops or desktops (especially desktops) but they will replace lower end laptops for the most part.One thing I think that tablets are lacking currently that the next gen needs is support for both LCD and eInk technologies on one device. I know there are some models coming around the corner but they aren't here yet. Tablet manufacturers market these devices to people who want to read books on them but LCDs can cause eye-strain over time.
Another feature I would be interested in a Windows version. I like Android and the iOS but I think Windows would shine on one of these. Maybe an unlocked version that supports multiple OS types?
I hope I get it. :)
MyrddinE - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
may be the future. But I don't think so. At least not until we get a better input method than tabbing on a non-responsive touchscreen.DesertEagle86 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I hope I win!szon0111 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
having a flexible, roll up display and form factor will allow greater portability.leftcoastr - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Looking for incremental improvements. The new ARM Cortex 15 will give the platform a huge power and performance boost. Also looking forward to to a 1080p display. All this with 3G and under $500.valvalis - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want LTE!gr00vem0nster - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see ratings on apps that tell you how processor/gpu intensive they are or some sort of power rating. The amount of power an application uses for a given function might be a deciding factor on whether to get the free but power hungry app or spend the money on the pay app that is less power hungry. May not be that useful for the newest latest greatest smart phone or tablet but after about 1.5 years that battery is starting to show its age and OS updates tend to make the older hardware start to struggle.wkmacmillan - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Pick me Dr Memorybedbed - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
This time around I'll say magical session that you can take with you and use anywhere you go. Like maybe a cloud based VM of what ever OS that is easy to take control over on any device.Neural interface wouldn't hurt either.
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Is what I'd like to see.Tookie123 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
higher dpi/res screens and longer battery lifejolo8570 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see better wifi where you can connect to hotspots further away and have a better signal.millercommamatt - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
NFC interaction with my home and work machines to create a seamless and mobile computing environment.SoCalBoomer - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Me want tablets perhaps with a nice hand-strap on the back -left area so it is easier to hold on to - the Apple magical cover is all well and good, but I carry things around. . .and a rubberized back so it's easier to hold.
Technology is all well and good, but if you can't carry and hold the bloody thing, it's kinda a pain.
khory4611 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want one, please!Actually I've been trying to justify the expense of a tablet to myself (and the wife) for a while now. One of these would solve my dilemma:)
dlong9 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
If that first winner doesn't want to claim his Xoom, I'll take it.isanomore - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
More of everything, resolution, connections, speed and of course keep innovating the GUI.MonkeyPaw - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I hope the winners are following the rules and saying what they want in future tablets. ;)Me, I can't wait to see just how fast the low power ARM architecture can go. Even an A8 is surprisingly snappy compared to PCs I used 10 years ago. It just seems like we need better optimization for future hardware, especially flash. Hardware can't do it all, but it certainly has a ways to go.
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i'd like to see something like a bios with hardware settings and the ability to install whatever OS you wanted, just like a PC.tmheroes - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Pen input, USB 3.0, higher resolutions, and long battery life.sabot00 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like one.War00Spawn - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see an enthusiast version. Unlocked with overclock ability out of the box. It would also be nice to have Blue Tooth and IR for all the cool HTP setups. (Would make a real cool remote control unit) AND give us a 3.5mm head phone jack :)z4r0sp4c3 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I see this guy at work every day (electronics retailer). Definitely not as popular as the iPad, but still pretty cool. WANT!Edshugeo - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
activated by ten unsuccessful password attempts.j.hawk - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll take one. Pleaseabul - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
This has been an iconic Tablet so far.Unfortunately due to poor marketing it has lost the race with IPAD..I did love it at a display store.Abul
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Yay, I get another shot at one! Like I said before, I'd love to see card reader support, or even a built in one. MicroSD, CF, anything. I'd love to use a tablet to pass around photos on.Mumrik - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see them stop trying to focus on laptop-like functionality and instead work their unique strengths. Add good stylus support and focus on a mix of creative work and high-end PMP functionality.bozonics - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Now that we have enough cpu power with the Tegra 2 and a UI overhaul with Honeycomb, NFC integration should be required for the next generation of smart phones and tablets...pinesol - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Still in. Still graphics.FS - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
3rd round: gotta try my luck once again. I've got enough room to fit one free Xoom :-)Drasca - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Win!ProviaFan - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about a built-in laser distance meter? That would be one less thing for me to carry around on the job. If there were an app where you could have a drawing imported on the screen, then touch an item and fill in the measurements with data, that would be really cool. Of course, it's one heck of a niche application...kumquatsrus - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
induction based charging for the batteryJFish222 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
*** TOSS ***ekoostik - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Missed that we had to reenter each time. Does our suggestion have to be different? This time I'll go for standard: USB 3.0, mini-HDMI, SD slot, Bluetooth. No proprietary dongles or docks or cables.secdroid - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I hope that Honeycomb will help minimize fragmentation, improve app compatibility, and speed Android updates.sh0v - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Count me in.toms98pc - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Love to try something different.MaK2000 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want a free Xoom! mmmmmmmmmmmmaedgy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
They all look same - think much can be done to differentiate with innovative and functional designs.GummiRaccoon - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
At getting a sick ass xoom.mauler1973 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see full notebook power in future tablets with a smoother UI for android(less bugs).xoham - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Go Motoaxezine - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Me! Pick me!drumhellar - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Maybe this time...ol1bit - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
In the future, Love to have a phone that turns into a table.. aka Atrixwildkarrde21 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see tablets without proprietary chargers. Or at least make a new (higher current) standard dock connector.the_vorpal_blade - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'm still waiting for a decent tablet at netbook-like prices with a hybrid LCD/e-ink screen.xalexx - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A 3d camera (or two small cameras to make 3d would be cool)afluth - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Faster CPU, more Memory, and a better GPU... A more viable replacement for the small laptop.cowdude679 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Like one of the asus tablets i like the idea of a keyboardbusterTI - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
for one too!unrulycow - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
As I said in my other posts to this giveaway, the most important missing feature of tablets is transflective screens that will allow it to function better as an ebook reader in addition to standard tablet usesnumber58 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I definitely want tablets to be cheaper. That way I can have one.Bochi - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a streaming music service that uses bluetooth 3.0 connectivity to fully integrate to vehicular controls at a high quality bit rate.SL_Eric - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a tablet be able to act as an external monitor (not via VNC or any sort of software, just an HDMI/DP port and USB for power), that way it's not unused while I'm using my PC/Mac. It could also be used as a secondary monitor for a laptop while on the go.doc5md - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Third time's the charm?!I'd like to see an IPS panel and pen input for better photo editing.
apeskings - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to win a Xoom!gunnys - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
...built into the device.Abishai - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Multi OS Supportmetalguy1993 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I think a wireless keyboard would be great.blrg891 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Man, I could put some use to one of those.....ardnetih - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like the next gen xoom to be lighter (0.5lbs), have longer battery life and be more powerful computationally.vld - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I think the chipsets should support FM transmission of audio for those who do not have blue-tooth car audio. Hardware level disc encryption would also be a great addition.Thanks,
-Robert
clairvoyantx - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
better screen + better graphics and a dash of longer battery life = better game systemTerris - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
usb 3.0, higher resolutionkurahk7 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see the ability for Cyanogenmod to come default on tablets.jleach1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I stick by my guns:Modular GPUs (modular by whom? i don't care).
Customizable SoCs, so i can choose between:
A galaxy S with an awesome GPU
A power-optimized Galaxy S with better battery life.
Interfaces:
Thunderbolt!!!! I like the idea of a data conn. that can handle two streams, in addition to display/power.
If not thunderbolt, then defniitely USB3!
Better hardware decode support!
leefuji - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
huh maybe a smart cover ? why not.MINGE - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like higher resolution screenHob - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
are fun sometimes.justaviking - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I will try again.What I would like in the next generation of tablets is for me to actually own one. I think a 50% price decrease at approximately the current level of performance would be excellent.
lchen66666 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Please let me get it.
spamfilterman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
viewable in sunlight, usb host portAzmedaj - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
The one thing I'd like to see would be integration of foldable/rollable display technology (the stuff they keep trotting out at electronics shows and then never putting in any actual devices).I like the size/weight of the 7" tabs, but prefer the screen size of the 10" ones...
I'd love a tablet that you could fold like a notebook to fit in your pocket... but have a single display with no seam when you open it up.
trochevs - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Sure. Let me try my luck again.DeltaSquad49 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
More storage and quad core tablets, with good battery life!funjosh - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Native VMware View app... it's the only way to be productive on a tablet.seafrog - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want my Tablet to totally replace my PC/Mac for these tasks. I do not want to turn on my Mac Pro for the following tasks..Instant Message - keep me always logged in
Video Chat - Skype, Google Chat
Receive phone calls on google chat
Facebook
to be continued
mmatis - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
keyboard!computergeek485 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
trying again to get one, would be epic to win this contestTrefugl - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love a transreflective screen such as a Mirasol Display.albel65 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Might be a little dangerous, but people want gadget holders for their bikes. This would just be a step up from that.Chapbass - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see some sort of a universal line out, similar to the ipod line out dock, so we can get some higher quality sound out of these devices. Maybe thats just me though :P.Honestly the biggie for me is more adoption of the notion ink adam style pixel Qi display.
nutz4cycling - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want IR transmission for control of HT equipment! that or better docking stations, like the asus pads...smeghead4269 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see an SDXC slot on a tablet.deaffob - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I've never owned any tablet and I'd really like to have one!ImperfectLink - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Xoom Xoom!droid00 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
The first big feature would be USB host support. The ability to read flash drives and external hard drives would be very useful.smjunk - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
higher res screen and pressure sensitivitydumpsterj - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i would love to see side by side app multitasking !!!dougarcher - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better front facing camera for HD video chattingmonkeyman1133 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
the next generation table will build me an Caribbean Island, transform into a jet and fly me therethrgardinad - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Coffee warmer.Zap - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Lower prices, plz.jburgett - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
When the keyboard goes away, add voice input.clupus - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
an expansion port for extra storage, hidden under a door to drop in a usb stick or something to get more capability.aerocristobal - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Hopefully the 3rd time will be the charm...If not, I'm still pulling for a retina quality dual display tech with LCD/E-Ink. AMOLED if I can dream a little
rza93 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
quad core, slick ui and OSMattVu - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
and garage door opener?Duwelon - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
In for 1.SARS - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A dock-able keypad similar to, but more refined, than the Eee Pad Transformer would go a long ways towards extending the versatility of next-gen tablets!fentleson - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
better screensJWatson - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Sign me up!ruritz - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like better sound and perhaps a larger screen.Rictorhell - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want a high quality camera built into the tablet, on the front and the rear and a flash for both cameras.Akrovah - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see more pen based input for note taking for meetings and classes and such. i think tablets would excel at such a thing with a pen input with decent handwriting recognition.hammer256 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I wish they would make a hybrid of E ink display and a traditional IPS panel. I want to be able to read papers and books on it without getting my eyes sore and still do all that multimedia stuff.sammsiam - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to be able to 'paint' on my tablet (with a conductive brush) & have it register many more points so that the software could produce a texture of the brush stroke.FireChicken - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I am looking to buy a transformer but will definitely take a free xoom instead.devilatemydog - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see an app that would convert handwriting to text (Flawlessly), with a stylus we can use the tablet as a notepad.TheMan876 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I swear, everyone except Apple needs to get better digitizers or whatever it is that provides good accuracy of your fingers location.Jackattak - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A tablet with USB, SD card slot, and 1080p HDMI out.Admodieus - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see the ability to have full disk encryption on tablets built in from the get-go, especially considering how they are designed to be mobile.jpmills - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I think better external monitor support should included, both mirroring and spanning.underthefloor - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Lower pricesThankZero - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I wish I could mirror the display wirelessly to my TV.sdolson - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Heh, once more unto the typewriter, dear friends, once more!dagonoth - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
a die shrink will do the most for tablets, less power needed and more performance.Twirrim - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'm not sure what I'd particularly want in next-gen tablets. The obvious ones are thinner, but with better battery life. Tablets like the Xoom work fine with bluetooth keyboards which I'd consider a plus for certain types of work that I'd use a tablet for, though that does necessitate another set of batteries.Okay, there's an idea. Solar cells on the back so the tablet can trickle charge at all times. Probably not great for full on charging but might improve lifetime between charges.
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I would love a Xoom :Dtenshodo13 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better integrated graphics solution and another evolution ahead of the tegra 2, which seems to be old already.ied - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Love to be able to use a tablet to get a remote desktop view of a desktop PC (at home, but especially at work).
As an example, it'd be great to be able to monitor & tweak test regressions, etc... when stuck in a boring meeting.
-- Ian
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A higher resolution and better speakers would be nice in the future.JBird7986 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a stand that you could put the tablet into and have it generate one of those laser keyboards on your desk. That would be neat.an0n42 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Major advancements in battery life. I'm the type of person to only charge my dumb phone twice a week and my nook once a week and expect the same of any "portable" device.empi - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would like to see better compatibility with educational websites. Granted, in my experience it's generally the websites that suck... but still. Almost all of my teacher's manuals can be found online, and it'd be awesome to carry around a tablet instead of 20 pounds of books.quux42 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i want a really high resolution ips paneltsekh - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better battery life FTWmfenn - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
The Eee pad is a definite step in the right direction. Now let's just get some seamless document syncing going on!DragonX2ooo - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want one!!!ankapadi - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see processor speeds a little faster than what is currently available. Maybe Intel can break into the tablet market and use existing technology to provide faster processing speeds for tablet PC's.jshrini - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Asus seems to have done a good job with the keyboard extension docking station for Transformer series tablets. Would love to see enhancements in this aspect of the tablet technology, especially universal docking stations and please keep the cost to sub-$100 range.sosotired - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
perhaps a 13 inch tabletdigitalrefuse - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
... But I'm sure it was very expensive.bae0wolf - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like a xoom as my reading glasses have the brokenasianhero - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Can't think of anything other than better battery life and pen input.DraconisV - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see more support for h.264 high profile or better ways to view high definition video on the tablet.k3lviin - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Possibly the ability to do power point / Projection, without the need of additional accessories.dopeykai - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Hopefully they continue this contest untill all of AT's members win one :Dits working - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Allow them to show video from security cameras! I'll put one near the door.p0rkguy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Swappable USB flash drive storage instead of all these MSDHCs. Will probably never happen though, companies would lose too much money.zagood - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see anti-fingerprint coating.laytoncy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
XBMC on all tablets in the future...k2340 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want future phones/tablets to be completely open in that I can compile a new kernel or insert new drivers with minimal effort. I want to use the sensors on the machines in ways that they were not intended for.Yrusoad - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a more dominant graphics chip with CUDA like capabilities to take over processing power during 2d apps while allowing more powerful 3d capabilities.berniesiao - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Less weight, better screen, faster speed.sic4672 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Here we go, down that same ol' road again....jdobratz - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Bluetooth controller suppot for gaming.c1979h - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
looking at how small the new samsung galaxy 2 will be, the phone could be similar to how the new playstation phone is designed. The phone screen could be used as a second touch screen, or second display. The phone can power the screen similar to the atrix\netbook combo, they can sell two skus (nebook\tablet) docks. Just a thought. Great device Motorola.dark4181 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love a Xoom, please :)ChrisAttebery - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see TEGRA 3 int eh next round of tablets please.melted829 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
u know..i've been looking forward to dual core a9 processors..vol7ron - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
- more storage- more RAM
- more ports
- wifi syncing
- infrared transmitter
- higher grade GPS antenna
- pico projector
- replaceable battery (Apple)
- wireless/dockless charging
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Still would like a longer battery life and better multitaskingdavegraham - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see some sort of wireless display capabilities.knowp - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Good stuff Anandtech. I could keep repeating my previous comments, but I'll just praise this time. You are guys awesome. Keep it up.elessar25 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
By far the biggest drawback to the current lineup of tablet devices is their inputting and productivity capabilities. They are great at entertainment and consumption, but really weak at creation-related tasks like writing papers, etc. The upcoming LePad (with its combination of Android and Windows 7 dual-boot capability) provides the most intuitive solution to this problem that I've seen so far. But to really succeed they need to find a way to render the touch gestures of current tablets to behave in exactly the same way as a mouse on a laptop/desktop.philsan - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better sound and longer battery life.gadgetluva - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to win a XOOM, but for the next revision, I'd like a 10" tablet with a smaller bezel weighing as close to 1lb as possible with a UI based on Android that is super fast.Eris23007 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I think adding NFC for payments could be cool, though I'm somewhat debatable about it. Certainly all tablets released from here on out should have support for front & back cameras to enable video conferencing. Also - bluetooth so you can easily add a standard keyboard (and maybe a mouse interface as well?)nonameo - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
What do I want to see in a next gen tablet? I'd almost say a matte screen but I'm not sure how that would work out.... so let's say buttery smooth multitasking instead :) I'm asking for too much, aren't I?dmv915 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
3/4 inch head phone jack.lordbob99 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
so you can actually use it all the time without worrying you'll run out of juicePhailWhale - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I hope the exynos processor on the new samsung Galaxy S2 is amazing, same for the mali-mp400. i just cant wait till it comes out on sprint!PhailWhale - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
on these SOC's i wanna see some 60fps 1080p recording, that would be very niceatong01 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
USB 3 and a portable, foldable keyboard.... decent sound system. Essentially everything a premium laptop has without the common.. boring image. thanks!Shuxclams - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would be really nice to have a Xoom. Been wanting a Driod tablet since they were announced.theclinton - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want longer battery life and more durability in the next generation of tablets. I would also like more synergy like what palms doing with the Touchpad.yelped - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Something like the Transformer sounds good.MidBoss - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Some sort of wireless display ability would be nicearcountryboy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to be able to also use a stylusmaroonsky - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Longer battery life, multiple account support, and additional SD card slots.Zephyr2997 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
a real usb port would be nice!edshin95 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Once more!jjoseph - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
More cpu's and better batteryasoccerplayer99 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want to see better Windows compatibility and media streaming. And I'd love to own a Xoom :Dbshankar - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
EOMSSrev - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
What I would like to see in the next generation of Tablets is more consistency with what general consumers gravitate towards. Whether good or bad, this seems to be:--Quality screens that do not fade to near uselessness in bright sunlight
--Front and rear cameras that have high resolution for each as its positioned use dictates
--Build quality that can sustain the rigors of high portability and more banging around
--Better/reliable touch sensitivity control coupled with the ability to connect additional input devices if desired.
--True high-speed wireless connectivity, to always include 802.11n
pushlatency - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better and more resilient materials,Screen, casing, more vivid displays, and of course, better battery life.
Rhodenator - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a docking station that's relatively cheap. I want to just "drop" the tablet in the docking station, similar to how some external HD adapters have a slot for the HD. I want it to be a cheap doc so that I can buy one for work, home, travel, etc. I can use the tablet as a tablet when I want to, and use it as a "PC" or "terminal" when it needs to be (docked w/bluetooth keyboard/mouse/dvi monitor).gerson - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It would be cool to see a tablet with a 3D screenwacko04 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Oh yeah, second the 3D screen. That would be pretty wicked.NinjaCommando - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
plzFuzzylogic64 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'm still supporting my idea for a split keyboard one half on one side and the other half on the so that you can easily hold the tablet in your hands and type with your thumbs. It alleviates having to set the tablet on a table to type on it....c"mon hook me up with a xoom!!! :)OMFGItsRonnie - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I demand that you guys give me that tablet. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.FlagHusker - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
IR Interface and App for TV and Multimedia control for entertainment centerdeputc26 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
GPS WAAS SupportPlacebo - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Thanks!FlyingMonkey38 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
The hardware is awesome. Hopefully, they'll provide an update to the software soon.semicycle - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Pico Projector on the edgeduffman55 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Seeing as how the speaker(s) on the tablets I've used are pretty terrible, headphones are usually my preferred method of audio consumption. I'd like to see sound processing on tablets for headphones that creates virtual surround. This would be nice for watching movies with 5.1 audio, or even making stereo sound mixed for loudspeakers sound more like it was mixed for headphones.pie36 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A good AMOLED screen would be nice on a tabletmfiner - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Lighter weight, better cameras, better integrated mapping, greater screen resolution, shortcuts to turn on and off GPS and Wifi, bluetooth syncingKaosFaction - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Fight! And enter me in for a Xoom!mrcactus - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Your generosity with these tablets and other giveaways is fantastic. You're certainly endearing yourself to the community.anona6 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see skype video on one of these!and speech to text!!!
crzyricn - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to win one, the main thing that stopped me from buying one is no Netflix.. I need netflix on my tablet!Mr.Burns - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see an easier way to load alternative operating systems onto a tablet. I'd love to play around with Gnome 3 on a tablet.mailman1175 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see an honest iPad competitor from the Android clan…Ammaross - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Needs to fold in half to fit in my pocket. I'd be more than happy with a 10.1" though either way :)thebitdnd - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
...improved battery life.Kibbles - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Cheaper! $700-800 is way too much.e. - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Free worldwide 3G (like Kindle).Okay, more plausible:
- Some kind of reflective display (e.g., Qualcomm Mirasol), so I can read for long periods of time;
- More RAM and whatever optimization needed for more "serious" internet browsing.
jessrobbie - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would much rather have one of these than an ipad, but I cant afford it. If I won one though...ALoserIsYou - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
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I really want a thin and lightweight tablet with loads of processing power and battery life.RandyN - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better stability and frequent upgrades would be nice.jdavenport608 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I think it would be better with a built in projectorvon Krupp - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
1. Pen input - I see that a very large number of comments have expressed an interest in this (irony meter going off the scale). I too would love pen input, but, like I said before, it has to have pressure sensitivity. A simple binary on/off won't do. Tablets are terrible for things like spreadsheet work, but fantastic as platforms for all types digital art and computer assisted design. Portable Cintiq with its own built-in computer, anyone?2. High resolution screens - a must to get work done. 1280x600 is too small. 1280x800 is still too small. 1440x900 is the absolute minimum, but resolutions of 1600x900 to 1920x1200 would be ideal. More space = better workflow. It would also benefit the consumption of media, since we can not presently watch HD content in HD on tablets. Waste of bandwidth.
3. Connectivity - I saw this one crop up a few times, and I must agree. There is something to be said for Apple's devices having a standard, if proprietary, connector. It means that third party vendors can easily create peripherals like docks or external storage devices. Thunderbolt to the rescue here, perhaps? Whatever the case, a similar attachment point on other devices would be great in the next generation of tablets.
4. Seamless user interface - Again, like I said earlier, if a device is not easy to use and/or presents glaring issues in performing tasks, it will not do well. I can't say I'm pleased with the stock Android experience, since it isn't as effortless as iOS. However, iOS like OSX feels crippled in comparison to the competition. Right now there is a choice between features and stability where it should be a choice between which one suits your needs better. Google and partners, work on this. I'd like to see what HTC does with the Flyer and its user interface.
5. Matte screen surfaces. This one is new. With pen input, having some resistance to motion is nice. Even with fingers, a smooth display feels wrong to use. It's like using the textured glass trackpad on Apple notebooks compared against the glossy trackpads on the older, low-end HP notebooks. It's sticky and gross with the latter. A matte screen would feel great to write on and would be resistant to fingerprints.
6. PixelQi reflective displays, or some kind of passive lighting. If I'm outdoors, I shouldn't need a bright set of lights sucking down juice to see my display. We should be past that. The technology is there, but tablet makers need to embrace it.
Things like flexible displays and the power of consoles in a quarter-inch-thick device are things I don't expect to see in the next generation. I expect the next generation will finally realise which market it actually is that tablets satisfy. They are currently not more than interesting (and desirable) toys, but they have the potential to be so much more than that. The first iPads and company are only the vanguards to open up the public's eyes to what the form-factor can really do.
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I would like something like a Wacom digitizer so that I could let art inclined friends get into direct use of programs for drawing and image editing. This would make a lot more sense for a more powerful tablet such as one running on one of the AMD Fusion chips.guardianzwill - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want to see next generation tablets with better OSes that can replace a computer/laptop unlike the scaled up OSes of Android/iOS.daithin - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd really like useful pen input.Sebec - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
higher screen resolutions.jdparker520 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about a free 3G data plan like the kindle has. Put a low cap on it to keep costs reasonable and up-sell better caps to all the people who say, "This data plan is awesome, but I want more." Then the mobile company could still make a nice profit and the tablet would have an extra AWESOME feature for people who don't need data on a regular basis but would really like it on the occasional trip.Ironchefhkk - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see DSLR tetheringVenom450 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Not only better speakers, better form factor portability and durabilitycaartist - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Give me pressure sensitivity at a decent price, would love an affordable Cintiq alternative. Make sure I can pair it with a real PC or Mac for use as an input device when I need more horsepower.That or just bring the MS Courier concept to reality.
nickb64 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Quad Core Tegra interests me.I would like to see everyone getting better screens in their devices, especially with higher costs, like the 3G Xoom.
lebarle - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Again with the battery life. And the price of course. Free is always good.Spacecomber - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
so, here we go again.Flm2Mee! - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I wish I may, I wish I might, have the a chance to win a Xoom so bright! I so hope in the future that they build the next model with face-recognition to enable the user to simply look at the device as the only means to activate it. This would be so next-gen!atmartens - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It'd be awesome if they had the software to act as remote controls to HTPCs.raen7 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll try again too! Oh and to address the "requirement" of the contest: In the next big tablet, I want to see a built-in IR remote-control chip that can turn your tablet into a universal remote for your home-theater devices!kuda - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
continue with the docking station idea, so it has a large monitor/keyboard at home for more power use yet small and portable for on the go!sastover17 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see more car options such as different types of mounts so that it could be used as a GPS in the car or a movie player in the backseat for the kids.agustan - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I hope the next gen will have all my wishlists. But I don't mind to get one of the current gen machines. :):)jddd - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd be happy if the next generation tablets were compatible with all video/audio formats.aburhinox - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I like the idea of being able to take browser sessions and transfer them between desktops and tablets. that would be pretty slick.lanestew - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Battery life of a week.jeffapohl - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see a built in cork screw to open a bottle of wine!Asteon - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
For the next gen tablet,I really want my tablet project 3d hologram.
mhp101 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Improved battery life or maybe a removable battery.ar38070 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
better bluetooth compatibility so that you can connect anything you wantFragKrag - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
4g support!!MakoEyes - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A full version of Microsoft office with the same features, so I can easily move between documentsbtracy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Faster/more intuitive user input capabilities so that toting a laptop isn't necessary for heavier typing tasks.quantumsquid - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want to see more features which will support AR interfaces. Maybe multiple cameras, some legitimate processing horsepower...vtohthree - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see these features if possible with my explanation of why:-Standard size SDXC support (it's better bang for buck than micro, plus if you wanted to use micro you can use an adapter, but not the other way around if they only give you a micro slot, annoys me)
-Standard size USB (I could connect or charge more devices this way if needed be..while this tablet is connected to an AC power supply.)
-1440x900 resolution(since it is already 16x10, mind as well up it, this will allow me to see with more clarity and fit even more text on the page without having to zoom)
-more RAM to compensate larger resolution (2GB perhaps?)
- Quad core CPU (Nvidia's next arm release, was it called Kent?)
-Perhaps HDMI/Video input(why not use the tablet as a screen, or do-it-all tv...we're always on the go these days and I'd love one device that could do it all)
-True GPS(if I'm not mistaken it only has the agps system), I would love to use this as a replacement for my Garmin(that way I won't have to squint to read the friggin tiny 4in screen while driving)
-Perhaps a higher battery to compensate the above spec.
If it was all the above, this bad boy would be my next best friend, lol...I'd bring it everywhere and ditch the laptop(way too heavy)
and again..Anandtech rocks!!
furfoot - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to be able to read the screen in the sunshinethayden56 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I could use one of these.Cannyone - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I examined one of these very carefully at Best Buy just the other day. And I am really interested. The best case scenario would be win one, as they are a bit pricey! :-)ninjackn - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see thinner bezels and something like HDMI in so it could be used as real monitor.timchen - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I am considering a ipad 2 for paper reading... this certainly will do if I win it!M_E_H - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Always nice for these things to get cheaper and lighter weight.spriditis - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It looks like we're one step closer to the typable tablet (asus)s3gfault - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
More tablets with barometers would be coolvinadoros - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want to see price reductions. These will come with time and maturity of the tablet market, but why wait?ttt20 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
a set of Dolby speakerspixelstuff - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Yep, I think I would love to have one of these.beermeplz - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
If a tablet could bring me beer from the fridge, I would pay any amount. Double if it went to the store and picked it up for me.JMPyle - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to have one of those. I guess next gen will have 4g.Babababa - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to see zigbee chips in the next tablets. supposed to be used for the next generation home automation stuff. would be great to control my whole home without having to hook extra stuff.Myxx - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I could use one of these I believe =Dangmart30 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want a motorola xoom wifi at home for personol usage .kimmer2k - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
i want!mutley - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Great tabletLeTiger - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Near-audiophile grade sound components, due to the expanded form factor, and ability to tweak component arrangement.Vinny DePaul - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Finger print scannerBetter speakers
3D screen
garkon8 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see more power in the video systems. An efficient, powerful GPU to support better games.spidey81 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to try a xoom!!mnelsonx - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want something impractical...how about a projector; or better yet, holographic projection?OK, I'll settle for a Xoom for now!
rons_sacramental - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Unlocked Boot loader t thats all i want ! !crenshaw1979 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A small nickle sized touch pad... I love my touch phone but I hate cleaning it all the time!!After I get to a web page, I should have to be constantly touching the screen to just scroll down or up... A small nickle sized touch pad on the side of the tablet so I can use that to highlight text after I place the pointer w/ my finger.... It will also give me the ability to scroll... on pages or zoom in and out based on the direction I rub my finger on it....
Samsung had one on their windows 6.1 phones that my GF had and it made a joy to use.....
cgalyon - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Still wanna see some stylus input! Kind of curious to see if HTC pulls it off well.bjsjr - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a higher screen resolution.razmajazz - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I love my rooted Nook Color but I need me some real Honeycomb.capper5016 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
rear mounted touchpad. docking station with usb inputs for mouse, keyboard or external storageCrono - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
We usually don't expect glorious sound quality from portable devices, but I think the time has come that we stop excusing tinny sounding speakers, and stop depending solely on headphones to suffice for or aural enjoyment.Bikram72 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
how about a built in 3d projector?opensourcepirate - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
One of those LASER projection keyboards would be nice.DownloadMaster - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want a 9000 core processorbalthozar - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Get that price down so I don't have to always enter contests to win these things! Man my tech gear is expensive.tvdang7 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I think the next gen tablet should offer some sort of WIDI that might get the crowd going bananas.edifus - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better power efficiency and open driver support. Now I thought I was supposed to win a XOOM if I entered here... ;)Azela - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Round 3, fight!prolog788 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
for them to have the next gen AMD APU for greater speed and graphicsmichael2k - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Higher screen densities; maybe a 12" 1600x1200 tablet.therealnickdanger - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want to use it for home automation!cabul - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love them to be a bit lighter and easier to read outside. Perhaps a hybrid LCD/E-Ink screen!bunsenbunner - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
. . . because 3D is so last year.adamantinepiggy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Embedded pron! + waterproofness! :-)Baileybbk - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
an FM Radio...sometimes would be handy.DeviousB0B - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'm gonna echo a few other comments and point out a need for better quality speakers. If manufacturers are gonna spend time setting up a tablet for movie watching, you should have some acceptable speakers in the event that other people want to watch it at the same time.lore379 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
better built in soundtodlerix - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
third time's the charmno whammy no whammy stop
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The tablets already have access to your calendar, your email, your phone, etc. It should be able to tell you when you need to do something, rather than waiting for you to check. Heck, give it a face and a voice, and call it your secretary.On the flip side, it would be great if you could talk to it to add things to your calendar, tell it to make a phone call, or send an email.
darkomega69 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see better power management, quad core, and a hardware orientation button.EnzoFX - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see better readability screen that would rival e-ink or similar.darckhart - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
trying again!haba2007 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Count me inJ0hnB0y - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see standard connectors for all the connectivity on these tables.randyklein99 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Since my suggestion hasn't been implemented yet, a stylus.Dex1701 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see some kind of a thumb stick and buttons become a standard. Touch screens are great, but sometimes it would be nice to have some kind of hardware interface as well, especially for things like games.iuqiddis - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better syncing for multimedia!darkfoon - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see better image and video processing in the next generation of SoCs and tablets. The situation now isn't terrible, but it's far behind where cheap digital cameras were 7 years ago, with resolutions that are higher. Hopefully, imaging on tablets will improve faster because of lessons learned through the evolution of digital cameras.saegir - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
That's what I would like to see on the next gen of tablets.kenroy112 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
device needs a better screenHarkoa - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Something that can really create an experience is sound. Video without sound isn't nearly as interesting and music is compelling in its own right. It doesn't matter how powerful something is, bad sound is bad sound. That's really what I'd like to see improved.OCedHrt - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Murphy's law says I don't want one.jowdy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Round 3: FIGHT!Third time's a charm, eh?
lytylim - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
better camerasxeni - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
more usbdisastar2 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
should be able to stream live butterflies to anywhere in the world. Just kidding. But it should be have an integrated webtop mode a la the Atrix.kenthaman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
the video capabilities of next generation tablets improve. Tegra 2 was a good progression, and I'm excited to see what will be included in future hardware. Video acceleration will be a key component in future devices as tablets are continually integrated into the consumer electronics space.War00Raven - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
- Blue Tooth and IR for control of HTP ect- Better battery or removable battery for long trips :)
and good luck to all of us!
maharajah - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Still want it for below $300.DJDave404 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A switch to change from battery sipping mode to a power mode for the times when a bit more Power/Speed is needed.A simple CPU multiplyer change would do the trick.:)
Thanks
Nam Khuong - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Again with my comment last time, I'd like to see a huge improvement in battery life. A tablet that can I don't have to plug in everyday would be very nice.doofstructor - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Moar non-poo-like (NPL) battery life, please.bubba7 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see longer battery life.mathuaerknedam - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd also like audiophile quality music playback when using a headphone amp (and headphones).
Rashed - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want a fingerprint identification rather than pin codes and gestures!!guyincognito99 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
widi on a tabletrobow18 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Count me in! I want to see scratch/fingerprint/oil resistant screen!BetChesed - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
More memory in the future please!geezman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Unlock the bootloader!!!vnangia - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Hoping for better driver support all around, all the better to get more OSes on to those.jhawkjrod - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see battery life exceeding 18 to 24 hours.Denbo1991 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to use tablets are monitors for other computers. I just want to be able to turn off the tablet, but use it as another screen for my desktop/laptop, but then be able to take it and use it as a tablet later.rawdikrik - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love something like a nice cover that is also a keyboard, along with maybe wireless HD video. I would also love to see a Windows phone 7 tablet with the Metro UI and better integration between the android tablets and smartphones (like HP is planning).Hook Me up Anand!
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Give me more software updates!DarkKnight_Y2K - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see improved battery life.zielhts - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
try again for this.....Shelnutt2 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Another thing I'd like to see in tablets is hdmi/dvi/displayport out. Any good method to hook it up to a tv or project should be standard now a days.EyelessBlond - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Aside from all the comments about better speakers, flip-out keyboards and such, one thing I'd like to see in a tablet is a hybrid CPU, one with ARM cores for the default low-power usage, and also with an x86 core or two (which can be powergated entirely off when not necessary) so you can have essentially any kind of program run on them.heero884 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
As backwards as it sounds, IR would be nice. It's not too pricey to add and would add universal TV remote control which would make tablets more appealing in the living room.tc1922 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd rather have a fast dual-core SoC than a quad-core like the upcoming Nvidia Kal-El.kryra8531 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I could use 1brosenau - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd be grateful for one of these. As I mentioned before, what I'd really love is one that fit in my pocket yet expanded to tablet size, perhaps via a fold. Until that day, though...zephyros - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
more gadgets for my family!epyonic - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
more ports, better sound quality for headphones and integrated speakerScalarscience - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Unlockable boot loaders would be nice eh?leojsayta - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see much higher "retina" style display resolutions on tablets, and some sort of smart adaptive soft keyboard that is able to track finger wonder; or, of course, better designed human digits would also work.maulataur - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
If it doesn't already, it needs a Citrix XenDesktop and VMware View client.Silent001 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'm feeling lucky. Unlockable boot loaders for all and better screen resolution.boochi - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
These would pique my curiosity.AtwaterFS - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Gee-bees if u pleasetjmm1234 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Unlockable boot loaders! I keep trying!! I hope to win this!!kason928 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want them to be more like CPfralexandr - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
improved battery life (new battery tech :() more OS choices (full featured windows?) improved built in sound (physics defying?) and uh... maybe nice if it could be decreased in price just from technological improvements (not from cheaper build/etc) i'm just grasping at straws to add something new :\...Snobok - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Thats what I want.kason928 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like him to be more like computersScott314159 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A wireless VGA adapter so i can give a lecture with the tablet without having to physically attached the tablet to the project, just plug in a little wirelss VGA adapter to the projector and walk around with it... basically what intel is doing with the wireless TV thing, but for VGA so it is compatible with legacy projectors in schools and the workplace.4dm - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about projection glasses? Put them on for a transparent display that nobody else can seebigd0g - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
...raffle me that.rebelglam - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
to connect camera, shouldn't have to buy separate piecesFoamyFloater - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll definitely give it another chance, there is so much potential in the Motorola Xoom, I would love to get my hands on one!zvadim - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
gimme gimme gimmekenstockwell - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Come on, pick me!xyllix - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a 3D screen in a tablet, something like the Nintendo 3DS with the slider so the effect can be turned up or down.littvay - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Hey. not sure what specific thing to recommend. I killed the important ones. LGardidien - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Seamless integration with my cloud drives. I wouldn't worry about the size of the SSD if I had constant access to my Amazon and dropbox accounts.eljefe62 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It needs an attachable keyboard!quagga - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
This time, I think I'm going to go with that I want NexGen tablets to have uberbattery life and support for WebM hardware decoding!Lord Stig - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want a way to access file servers natively!hosps - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about a Pixel Qi display along with handwriting recognition and stylus support.doczoidberg - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
resolution 1400x900 at least. and the ability to play h.264 high profile as well as ogg files with hardware acceleration.74760365 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It would be nice to have a wireless video out feed. That would let you use it as a remote and a source for entertainment systems, or let you use VR glasses.set12 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want to play games and especially mmo's on the road!jkuo13 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I say that the best thing to do would be make sure the software is mature enough for a smooth user experience.AlvinPing - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A browser that renders pages just as quickly as a desktop computer.egads04 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would love one of these. Would want next-gen tablets to be able to _easily_ form an adhoc wifi network with the owner's smartphone for sharing data, etc. Maybe some Playbook-style integration with Android phones/tablets.prees - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Third try's the charm? I'd like to hack a dockable gadget. In it's default form it's a smartphone. Dock into a tablet sized screen and it's a tablet. Dock into a workstation at work and it's your desktop/laptop. I see ideas close to this trickling around (Atrix 4G and ASUS transformer) But it's not quite there yet.itpawn - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
more RAM and battery life, please! I'd be willing to sacrifice some ghee-whiz graphics for it.Morphuess - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
so i can run win xp and get access to all the many programs available on that platform.hope i win :)
Ard - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see a better use of multicore resources. With dual-core SoCs being prevalent, and quad-core SoCs like NVIDIA's Kal-El around the corner, it would be nice to see tablet OSes begin to make better use of the ample resources available to give consumers a smoother experience.deurbroucq - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see VMs on my iPad 2. XP, Linux, or Mac OS X on my tablet!EvilCoconut - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
quadcore tablet with 2gb ram and a buttery smooth interfaceJameX_0 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
This time, I am going to have to go with a reduced price. IMHO, the Nook Color comes alot closer than most of the current gen tablets at reaching a price point that fits with the actual usability, at least for someone like me. Lets be honest, when I spend most of my day at a desk with 1-6 systems running, why pay big bucks to keep reading the internet, only on the couch 10 feet away?mgslader - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
memory card supportajfink - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Things I'd like to see: fingerprint security (without it jacking the price up), and lower prices. These things are expensive for essentially larger cell phones.I would also like to see a few killer apps. This isn't necessarily for the next generation, but so far the only thing tablets are really better at are constant text reading. Better software that takes greater advantage of the real-estate and touch screen capabilities would be nice.
kryra8531 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
They should have a longer battery lifeskumarcad - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Transmitting wireless to larger screen like HDTVteldar - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want to see improved software for all video codecs and the ability to use multiple audio track and subtitle files.nermie - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
better wifi calling pleasemlevasse - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would also like it to have a built in bug zapper.allancr - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Having GPS on the WiFi-only model would be sweet.alershka - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Built in video streaming from any source (cloud, local network, Tivo)omghaxcode - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see more web content designed for the tablet form factor.EternalX - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I wouldnt mind seeing more tablets coming with Pen or Stylus so you can draw on the screen or add notes to websites. Some of them have the feature but it isnt common just yet.Hope i win!
Thanks!!
jkyle - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
more cowbell!Derrill - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
As some have said better speakers would be nice, but I'd really like to see better microphones.ITloser - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to see full storage encryption, complete exchange activesync policy support including remote wipe and encryption and Cisco IPSec VPN support in the next gen of tablets.Trasina - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better sound!ishbuggy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want it to be able to be more than just a consumption device.SolarBlue - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want my next tablet to have a nice, crisp high resolution screen (1080P and IPS tech). A decent set of stereo speakers would be nice as well.phil2cool - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It would be nice to have more convergence between devices. This idea is beginning to come fruition in the form of new products like the Atrix and the Eee Pad Transformer.darkhawk1980 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see a faster tablet that is convertible, much like the asus eee transformer. Even so I wouldn't mind winning a xoom!Daodao - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Expandable Ram and Battery to run a bit faster and longer. Also a bacon despenser. If SD cards can go in, bacon should be able to slide out.Reflex - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
...but I'll post anyways. I mentioned eInk already, but I'll also toss in "How about a 7" version?" Also, if HP is willing to license it, I'd like to see WebOS...thejory1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like superior battery life, USB 3.0, 8Gb memory, a 1Tb SSD, and a dedicated video card. :-).And of course it absolutely flies from screen to screen.
Tigerp219 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll take a tablet with 1080p and the ability to play MKV files at said resolution.GoodRevrnd - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Lower price!hematoeach - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Whatever they got, that's what I want. Unless it sucks.Xichekolas - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Transformer + Kal-El + LTE = WinJC00L - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Retina Scan as password authentication.MrSewerPickle - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
And possibly Battlefield 3 on full settings.jamesgor13579 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want Netflix on an Android tabletbigboxes - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Slim durable keyboard that doubles as a cover for the screen.niko7 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
gimme onebattle1990 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to be able to have multiple applications on screen at once. Like half the screen playing a video and the other half a web browserLeftbranch - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see the smart phones with more internal memory. I am using an HTC Evo right now and find that as I start to launch programs, they don't really quit, they just sort of run in the background instead. But I have moved everything I can to the SD card, but still find that after just a few programs run, my phone seems to become lethargic because it is low on memory. The more the new tablets/ smart phones/ PDAs become functional, the more we will try to do with them. why not include a bit more memory? Maybe after i win, I will find that they have already fixed this problem. But I would like to know from first hand experience.Thanks;
-Leftbranch
talonts - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
KVM dock for output to a much larger screen for home use. Added USB ports a plussingularity989 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would definitely not mind having a xoom to try out!smsmith - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
200 or so dpi would probably be the sweet spotgslarkin - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
facial recognition and mood sensor so it knows when to leave you to your thoughts.xsplice - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Need stability improvements in Honeycomb and native support for mouse navigation for PC like operation when docked.tt7 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
To be honest i'm really just looking for polished features that we already have in our desktops. The ability to easily network and share drives and stream video from my home PC would be wonderful. One of those nice color e-ink displays that convert from reflective back to backlit would be great for outdoor use.kornfan71 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
...but I'll give it a go!I'd love to see better battery life and audio in tablets, all with a more affordable price!
As a general note for Android, it'd be awesome to have a Microsoft OneNote app!
aylak - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Tablets need to be cheaper.rahvin - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see lighter weights. Even with as light as the tablets are they are still way to heavy.lordwolf2004 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It would be nice for the next gen tablets to have better battery life.jamori - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
some sort of keyboard solution other than on-screen keyboardselooselm - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see more ability to stream directly to and from media sources and displays. Also the ability to auto sync via bluetooth with handheld devices.ProDigit - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
entry comment.mlosee222 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
1080p screen resolution + stream high bit rate MKV files over a networkThat'd be nice :-)
Adam Turney - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like them to be more productivity friendly. I like the idea of the Eee Pad because it has the option to dock it into a keyboard and that will increase its ability to perform tasks such as word processing and spreadsheets.crazyblackmage99 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
If these things are working off of flash and run less-than-full-blown desktop OSs, they should be booting faster.prgmbeta - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Something I would like to see in the next-generation of tablets is longer battery life. I like to compute all day (reading articles, watching YouTube, reading email) and it would be nice to not have to remember to charge the battery often. Some days I forget to charge it and I can't use my mobile electronics as long as I would want (sometimes I'm out and about, and I left the charger at home; or sometimes there isn't a place to charge my battery). After a few years of use, batteries don't last as long, and the ability to buy a new battery to replace would be a great idea. A tablet with a short battery life is not a tablet I want.Saffleur - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see DLNA become a standard in them. I use it in most of my devices. It works a treat I think and would be a welcome addition.Hrel - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Prices need to come down, anandtech needs to get spammed till they revamp their comments. Also, I want "smarphones" without the phone part. Once wireless internet covers as much of the country as cell towers we can all just use VOIP. Seriously, phones are outdated, as well as tv. All we need, ALL I WANT, is internet. I'm mostly interested in 4-5inch tablets, small enough to fit in my pocket. Archos 5, which I have, is really nice. Looking forward to the revamped Archos 4.3 this summer. Roomurs of 3G/4G/Wiimax support. It's not total country coverage yet, but we're getting there; I can't wait for the day I can trash my $6/month burner phone and only carry around my internet tablet. PS phone companies, I will NEVER pay 100+/month for a freaking phone. One bill, 50/month for internet access from any and every device everywhere. Really, the only reason that's not too high is because I'm expecting FIOS speeds.Hrel - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
rumors* FYI I'm 22. My generation and younger don't really consider internet a luxury; it's a requirement to survive in the modern world. Like water and food. It doesn't make sense for it to be free, unless it's like 3MBPS, but it should be cheap. Cheap enough that people who are living on 12/hour can afford it AND food and gas and rent. The internet is how we connect, it's how we live our lives, it's how we learn and share and grow as a species. It should not be coveted by rich greedy companies. Make enough to cover expenses, maintenence and expansion and employees, then like 100k/year for the CEO just cause that's how CEO's roll, that's it. Get everyone in the world on it, should be like 1 dollar a month or less; seriously, there's a lot of people on the planet.MadMan007 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see out of the box standard storage expansion with USB or mini USB ports. Yes that means manufacturers might not be able to charge excessive prices for additional flash storage but it would be a sellable feature.vailr - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
An HDTV tuner might make for a WINNER.svavar - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
The number one feature I'd like to see is a built-in laser virtual keyboard. You could even have it project piano keys or whatever app developers come up with.Better force feedback would be cool for gaming too.
uop - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
a set of free apps written and endorsed by ministry of education, for the entire k-12.loeakaodas - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Cool, maybe I'll get one of these. The next gen of tablets should have better screens with higher resolutions and better ppi.PeterY - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I second the high resolution screenrcbrown99 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Next generation I definitely want to see more support for external connections and perhaps an open and closed design, where I can close it like a book and slip it in my pocket, but on a seamless screen - like a flexible LCD screen. That would blow me away.JaimeX - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about a Keyboard with a dock that would also act as a stand that the Xoom could plug into.themossie - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
You mean the ASUS Transformer? :-DI second that. Also, put a touchpad on the keyboard or it's mostly useless.
Aisorik - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Motion Controls. I want to be able to use it as a back up wii-mote in case my overpriced er.. wii-mote dies. Kidding, I would like better audio reproduction through the headphone out. It seems only Apple does this proper.fk49 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
that they can cook my dinner for me/clean my house/do my homework.etc. :)
jrel187 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll take it!sigmab3ta - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
USB host support.reded - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Gonna have to put out a bit more sugar than Honeycomb, needs work yet.Elkcaps - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see biometric security, say a palm read to loginsprockkets - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A printer framework that works, not like apples which is just a wannabe solution.ravisurdhar - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Third time's a charm?Maccollector - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
What I would like to see is bigger onboard storage options (128gb would be nice) also a higher definition screen. Also another big plus would be better batteries.scubba85 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Unlocked devices so we have our own choice of android, would in fact, be wonderful.madmanmax - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
longer battery lifederektrotter - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I dunno if it's a better keyboard, or what. Speech recognition? You got me. But I'm typing this message on a laptap and it's typing messages like this which really are the biggest reason to use a laptop to casually browse the internet instead of a tablet. Somehow this has to be fixed.mcameron - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'll repeat my comment from a previous post. I would really love to see charging pads become standards and get rid of the plethora of cordsScorpial - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see some standard wireless charging integration!connect486 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see speakers or some kind of built in stand.bgc99 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Longer battery lifeBobwalt - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
This is in addition to the last two posts.1. It could be used as a personal voting machine.
2. It could be used as a controller for games
3. The physical motion of being carried along with exposure to light would help to charge the battery.
Bob
Muldoonite - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
If all tablets had the option of fitting into a keyboard dock, that would be a big plus. There could be some universal connector that all tablets share that would allow any tablet to connect to any keyboard dock. Besides a keyboard, trackpad, battery, and a couple USB ports, docks could have different features such as CF readers (for the photographers), disc drives, built in hard drive space, etc....joel.neely - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Thanks to the contest host and prize providers.whim8yguy - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Though there is much to be said for touch screen input the input for typing does need work for those of us who'd like to replace our netbooks size, weight, poor battery life and crappy screen...How about a slide out keyboard - built it so users can slide it out and even twist it on an axis to change the portrait/landscape use. This slide-out could be sized smaller than the body of the device so it can be used for thumb typing, at least in theory
--- would need a lightish device to be able to hold it and type.
ColinZack - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a change in the design in the touch screen that recognizes when your palms are on the screen so that the keyboard is easier to type with, and much more like typing on a real keyboard.nukage - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a projector feature add-on for tablets. This would be super useful for presentations or even for showing your friends the newest viral youtube video on a wall.Bitmap - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Amen to wireless charging!! If we cant have that then docking with displayport would be nice.GodfatherUr - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
There are a few things that I personally would like to see in a tablet going forward. For one, considering the hardware that is in these devices (cell phone hardware) one of two important things needs to happen, either the price needs to come down to reflect the performance of these devices, or they need to beef up the hardware to correspond with the asking price. The issue I have with todays tablet is that at the price point they are asking, one can get a decent laptop / netbook that will outperform the tablet.Another area where one can see improvements to me would be in the area of screen quality. Again, most of this comes down to asking price. I would really like to see a screen that equals the quality of what one would expect at the price asked.
And finally, the other area I would like to see improvement in is performance overall. All of the tablets I have used to date appear to be sluggish when one attempts to perform multiple tasks. Now again, much of this has to do with the software development but when I use these devices I feel that they appear to be rushed to market. For me, I would prefer a device that appears to perform and feel like a device that has been well thought out and planned instead of a device that feels like it is not complete and rushed out just to beat the competition.
Just my two cents.
Davros - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Get a new finish for the bezel and screen. No instant fingerprints and reflections galore please.Oh and I'd like a current model Xoom please. :)
zhexio - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
SAMOLED screens!Taenon - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love to see some operating system flexibility. I want someone to free android up a bit (fork it maybe?) for the community and would like it if you could load on any operating system you want (even full linux distros or WP7).Marh Deth - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Here goes nothing.Jagercola - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would like to see a tablet with the following:A: Processing power to handle 1080P h.264 High Profile Video and DTS/AC3 Audio in an MKV container
B. HDMI OUT
C: Price under $500
zealot54 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Ponies?ken88 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
higher resolution screennaztec - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A dock to display the phone apps and data on the larger tablet displayRomberry - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
...is matte screens. Glossy screens may be great for looking at your reflection, but in bright light they are pure suck.tpurtell - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Xoom Please!Andypro - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Zooms should be repurposed to be snack trays.jumpinisuseless - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I think all the new tablets that are coming out with the tegra 2 processor in it are DOA because they do not support high profile h264 videos. I want my tablets to be a jack of all trades and not just strong in one area(gaming). It would be nice to be able to go from playing an awesome tegra 2 supported game to watching an hd movie on the amazing screen. I am pretty sure nvidia will be fixing this in their tegra 3 but for now all of these tegra 2 tablets are fail.I hope I am able to win one of these though because it would be an awesome birthday present (which is today) despite the minor flaws that bug me with this tablet.
LokutusofBorg - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Speech recognition.Leon - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Longer battery lifeDradien - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Hmm....what would I like to see on future tablets...A way extended battery
S-AMOLED Screen
Perhaps, someday, the entire tablet (screen and all) printed on some type of flexible transparent film . It would be awesome to pull out and unfold or unroll your tablet and whatnot.
Dual front cameras for a Kinect-like controllable interface.
Rainmanpaco - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A kick stand for when watching movies.Paladin21 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Third time's a charm? I want a next-gen tablet that's basically a tablet-formfactor dock for my quad-core phone, that enables extra features and expanded work areas.tfranzese - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
integrated breadmaker on my SoC. Make it happen Moto.elks - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see better support for different video formats including support for MKV's. I'm actually really excited to see what Microsoft has planned with Windows 8 with regards to tablets. I think it'd be intresting if Microsoft used the same exact OS for both the tablet and PC and allowed it to basically switch on the fly between two UI's. For example a tablet could use a touch frienldy UI when its being used in tablet mode and then when its docked it could switch over to the full desktop UI. I feel like that's the direction we're moving in, there hasn't been a business focused tablet yet, I think the first company that comes up with a tablet which is truly business friendly and that actually promotes prodcutivity will end up a majority of the market in the future.Cloud117 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see In the Next gen of tabs an edge to edge touch display, front and back multitouch. Charges wirelessly.Jawadali - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
It would be awesome to integrate a display mode which is easy on the eyes as well as on the battery life (such as the new Pixel Qi displays). There seem to be one or two models which feature this, but they are not widespread. This would be great for students.Thanks once again to Anandtech for another awesome giveaway!
Jonahkirk - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Pretty Impressive. I played with one at Staples and it was fast, easy to use-pretty polished. Hopefully future SoCs will make it possible to upgrade or replace a few of the parts-Ram, battery, etc.wbinford - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would like it to be see the tablets get down to consumer electronic prices.freefx - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Pen inputandyclause - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd like to see one in my hands for my own use never used onebrokeguy01 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A long battery life is the keyJumangi - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Would love to have something more portable than the laptop but still be able to get the basics done.MadSage - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
More IPS(-like) displays! Better sound! Oh, unlocked bootloaders!awall - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
A larger screen would be nice.ss284 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Kindle like weight.Alcedes28 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
How about carbon fiber body? I think that would look great on a tablet.arrowhead99 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Try and ry again. These things are nice!Cobalt512 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
third times the charm! right? once again, a basic tablet fps to take advantage of the tegra 2 graphics.Rokh - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I would love one of these. I've heard they are nice for autistic kids also, so double bonusThmstec - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Build in a projector.KMRMania - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Android FTW. good luck to all :)atticus14 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I like tablets pretty much the way they are, but more power will always be nice so that it really could do more to replace laptops.rncnvn - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I want a great music library hub.jlmess77 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
- A better displays, something like Pixel Qi or else that allow best viewoutside.
- Perhaps, matte screen? Fingerprint and gloss drive me crazy.
- Pen input!!
- Better software and OS quality! Responsive and smooth. Low footprint.
- Better security. Blackberry Playbook's QNX did a good job though. However,
please use SSL at all the time to encrypt the data.
- Better battery life!
- Better front camera and smooth enough for video phone. Great for Deaf people.
- Cloud and cloud, something easier to transfer around different devices.
- Better parent control, ACL and business management.
- Improvement on multitasking. Blackberry Playbook's QNX and WebOS have best
multitasking so far.
- Large RAM capacity for multitasking. Blackberry Playbook's QNX has failed
on this one.
- Large storage capacity. Probably not need it if we get better cloud.
weiyin - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Better battery life and support for ultra high resolution displays.jkneuper - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
I'd love to stream HD content to my TV without wires :)Qubix1 - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
My idea stems from how Google is trying to crack down on UI customizations and carrier software. It would allow manufacturers to continue to develop a custom UI (Sense, Motoblur, Touchwiz, etc) but release both their custom interface and the Google interface side by side. This would allow the user to make a choice as to which they would like to run. It would also allow the manufacturer to quickly release updates for the latest Google OS. If the manufacturer decides to spend the time and money they can release an update for their custom interface. This would take some of the delay out of ensuring the custom UI works with the updated OS.How I would change the carrier software is give users the ability to uninstall the applications if they so chose to. If the user decides to reinstall the applications they can be found on on the carrier specific area of the Android Market.
These two changes together would allow manufacturers to release OS updates more quickly and cheaply.
lcleeman - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Sony, give us a PS Phone and Tablet with some truly next gen hardware and put your AAA developers to work on it. Thanks!Skarn - Thursday, April 21, 2011 - link
Unlocked!b579z6d - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a solar cell taking advantage of the tables sizeAlexvrb - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
In particular, the rear display could be a high-clarity e-ink display. That way you get the best of both worlds. Fast refresh rate, high res, bajillion colors on the primary LED/LCD display side. Crisp, high contrast, eye-strain-free, low power e-ink display on the back. You could switch to the e-ink display to read a book or whatever, and switch back to watch videos, play games, etc. Just flip it over and hit a button.Whether you use a clear protective layer, or a cover that fits either side, I'm not sure, but I'd lean towards a snap-on cover that can fit over either side.
redian - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
give me some loviniankellogg - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
For android, more games. for tablets in general. Pen support.papajohn - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
how about more CPU power like a quad core!Milkybuet - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
A XOOM please! :)jstapels - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I gots tablet fever!!! Gimma the Xoom.But seriously, I would love a piece of google's honey.
JMC2000 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want it, since I didn't any of the other two... :-(If I win, Anandtech will become my wallpaper and homepage, I will also post a vid on Youtube of me thanking and gloating, along with a review. (I'll plug Anandtech as much as possible.)
jkumar - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
id like to see a very high resolution cameraHighly Responsive - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
My birthday's on the 25th... wouldn't it be a thing if I won?Here's to lady luck!
Yosh5 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
The standard micro-usb input/output simplifies so much for cell phones, I hope tablet makers eventually follow suit..wtucey - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Hope the above is right.kezeka - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see higher resolution front facing cameras and better integration of video conferencing software.josephhoffmeyer - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
More RAM. More memory.efeman - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want a smooth software experience. No laggy interface actions/transformations/etc., and solid hardware. They're getting close!mortzz - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd love one.tiquio - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I've already mentioned what I wanted in my last post from the previous article but it is basically a more integrated SOC with everything even possibly DRAM. I understand the chip would be substantially larger but this could decrease memory latency.pinnacleohe - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I can't wait until tablets can run OpenCL or CUDA. I think once those technologies are tighly integrated into tablet architectures using general-purpose computation APIs, developers will be afforded with a lot of opportunities for awesomeness.caffn8d - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see some kind of touch controlled cursor, for more detailed clicking.policy11 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Totally gonna win thismliska1 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want to see it shoot lazers!wishinoo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
...let's go with that!sithhar - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Stylus Support!Quantum Mechanix - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Could really use one of these. =)Dianoda - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
When we get to the point that a tablet SOC has processing power to rival a mid range desktop but the a phone's power envelope, then things will really get interesting. That's got to be, what, 5 years out? Should be a lot of fun to see this tech develop...ChAoTiCpInOy - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Higher resolution screen. like the Retina display on the iPhone 4. Needs to be a high DPI.StanTech - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think current generation cores are either too slow (ARM A9) or use too much power (Intel Atom). I'm skeptical about the performance and release date of ARM A15. I actually have higher hopes for Intel cutting down the average power use of an Atom-based SoC, but I'll be surprised if Medfield accomplishes this.mstumpf123 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
need one for comparison to ipad 2 wifi....MrCommunistGen - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
The ability to plug in external storage?lazydc - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see 3d on these tablets.Michael McNamara - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think digital pen and IR support would be cool... do they support BlueTooth? I need to look that up.Cheers!
Lupy314 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
10 battery life is pathetic compared to other stats for these tablets. Large improvements need to be made there before anywhere else.chadm - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see tablets with IR and RF emitters for controlling other devices.eggrolls - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
and i'd like to see better cameras on new tabletsELT0R0 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
native x264 1080p mkv supportDice719 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a faster GPU able to handle more resource-hungry tasks.carte247 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
That would be so awesome if I won this contest. I've been reading this site basically since it started.dtkflex - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
How about being flat enough to transform from a flat tablet to cell phone sized device and gaining some width back.robbase29a - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
why not?yor1001 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Customizable tablets would really push the industry in the right direction.csnplt - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see tablets available with a comparable DPI to that of the Retina Display.Wieland - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want multiple windows, applications on screen at the same time. I can handle any one thing with my smartphone. I want a tablet that isn't just a big phone, a device that does a better job of multitasking.lgaspari1 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Tablets need to be much lighterMultiple-boot options
OS virtualiztion built in
gemtruk - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
He would appreciate this more than I would!Demonhitman - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
i would like to see low prices!!i would like to see more 7" and low prices!!!vood0g - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
i would like to see a function similar to the wicastmiahshodan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
hope soMercdoc - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see my name in the "belongs to" block of the next gen tablet.stiggy8 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Need good web browsing experience - flash not required. But want a good transfer of the browser capability from the desktop.Pottery - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
IR would be great!evilpaul666 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
We hope you will be appreciative of our efforts to provide the latest in science and news with robots and pirate attacks and things Android has not thought of yet. Also, can I have tablet? I have no money with which to buy one.Old_Wolf - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like the ability to use a device with a larger battery to power my cell phone in the case of the cell phone battery running out so that I can make any urgent phone calls I need to make when I might not have another long lasting power source around.ColdMist - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Capacitive screen + a Wacom active digitizer!rascalion - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
There are a couple of things I'd like to see on tablets in the future.1. A minimum of a 720p RGB LED IPS display
2. A USB port. SD cards are nice and all, but really, for data on the go nobody really carries around a SD card. I want to be able to plug in an USB thumbdrive and browse the contents.
3. Airbags to protect tablets in free-fall.
claytontullos - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Tablets need programs and interfaces for content creation.I like where the asus transformer is going. Improve upon it.
thomp237 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like a higher resolution screen for the 3rd time :)GarthMan4 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like a 7" Xoom (I'm more into web browing and the 7" is a great form factor for portability).srikanthreddys - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
After looking at honeycomb, i can say that tablets are maturing .... but still long way to go for it to become a common mans everyday computing device. Following are things i think future tablets will have1) keyboard dock integration in the OS - rather than 3rd party integration like asus eee pad transformer
2) integration of chrome like web browser - chrome os integration with honeycomb is a possibility
3) better processing power - may be next-gen processors sill have it
4) Full MS or an alternative Word, excel and presentation softwares
5) all the features curently we get with honeycomb
6) Price at around $300 - $500 range
Following can be excluded or given as optional:
1) back side camera (the main camera) .. i dont thinl many people need a camera for a tablet
2) GPS can be given as optional choice
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bahnzii - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Even faster gpu's and better haptics than just a "buzz"scubabum - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Higher resolution and stereo speakers in future versionTigerwraith - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Lets see a 2.5ghz dual-core with graphics on par with the new amd e series.drew_afx - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
third time saying thisplz make it so that users' wrists don't get injury
we have dishwasher these days and lastest gadget causing
pain like washing dishes back in the day is unacceptable
tablets aren't heavy to hold around no matter how light you make
it will hurt due to huge moment at the palm everytime user pokes at the screen
put most battery in the handle, detachable too so that we can
buy new handle when batteries die
use amoled screen to reduce weight density at the edges
use rigid foam materials that can absorb shock energy and reduce density significantly
compared to all metal. Basically, everything must be flexible
circuitboard printed on polymer, new polymer li ion battery w/ carbon nanotube
as the electrode, along with crack resistant Samsung AMOLED display
quickbunnie - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think it would be cool if these tablets could dock into car dashboards, instantly becoming high tech nav unitsCriticalThinker - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I still want flexible tablets.lar34 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see the ability to load other OS's easilyvinithbraj - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
count me in please, I'll take one too :-)DallasWits - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Win7 with full direct x11amd apu based tabs
Teetop - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love to win this!ydc - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Would love t have one of these awesome tablets!chasethelight - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like an IPS or better screen with the ability to calibrate the color. This way I have an accurate electronic portfolio better than an unwieldy laptop.agentmonkey0 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
i want to be able to install a plain copy of android and customize the way I wantesper34 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
DVD and Blu-Ray ISO support with full menus.sakanade - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Improved battery life, USB 3.0.diesalot - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I need more electronic crap! The pile is still small!sux58SO - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd use it anywayxbnac - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Would love longer battery lifeKumouri - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love to see a tablet with some software that helped with continuous use. Something that took a snapshot of your computer when you told it to and transmitted that to your tablet so you could start up with what you had on your desktop/laptop immediately when you're on the go. That and a tablet that actually has different, better specs than a smartphone, not just a smartphone inside with a 10.1" screen.crunch888 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
user replacable batteriesCarib0u - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see:- Better cameras, essential for many vertical market applications
- Wireless syncing / provisioning (whether to the cloud, or to local network media)
- Better/louder speakers (my parents' ears aren't what they used to be)
For now, I'd like to try out a Xoom. :-)
cletus - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I have a kindle for books. I have a PC for serious work.Without improving HOW people can input data a tablet will never really hold up. The tablet manufacturers MUST figure out a way to either let me type fullspeed onto the screen or incorporate one of those illuminated/projected keyboards.
Otherwise carrying a keyboard around with a tablet is much like a laptop except it breaks easier!
Panther8644 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
more tablets need to implement the ideas of the transformer but maybe making it more stable, i heard the keyboard causes some problemseylander - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want cloud files to be transparently synced between my tablet and any enabled PC. I want stable APIs which allow application developers, such as myself, to easily exploit this feature.Soniweiv - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd love to see a tablet with projected keyboard functionality, long battery life, and powerful voice recording functionslinster - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Perhaps bringing back the stylus for another method of input.Magwheelz - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
...one that can be folded out to be much bigger..with the option to attach a battery to it for xtra life. So it's also a notebook, I guess.snail3 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
looking for a full desktop replacement, ARM A15 please??Azethoth - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Oh yeah, and a pony.prickly - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
longer battery life :-)DavidoFoo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
sure, why not? :)swalker - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Higher DPI, lower pricing.Vesku - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'm willing to try out this tablet thing if it's free.MagickMan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
yeah, about $100 lower, at least.luffy99 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want it has HDMI and FaceTime HDlaevi - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
-USB/firewire host and eSATA port for connections to external disk drives-lower price
-PKI CAC support
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dsritter - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
in it to win it!communistM - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
NFC. i hate carrying my wallet around.Deepers - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
haha, u mean your wallet is harder to carry than a 10-inch tablet?jaakobi - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
quad core processor =)CRSharff - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Want one bad!MrBlonde - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
A faster processor that's more energy efficient.Amagus - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
250+ ppi displays.-BubbaJoe- - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think they need built in devices to keep them viewable, ala the kickstand from the HTC EVO.No more awkward usingyourthigh to keep it propped up when trying to view content.
DeepDive - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Sliding wipers to clean off fingerprintsmfrench25427 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Built in scanner, page size..!Deepers - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
In the nextGen tablets, I wish they just work the way they're supposed to, with all the features the manufacturers promise (ahem, like Flash and an SD card slot), and that they don't take a few steps fowards only to take a few back (like trying to compete with a year old iPad). Hey wouldn't NFC in both our phone AND tablets be cool?scott! - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd be ecstatic to see directx ported or licensed to Android or iOS. Or get an impressive tablet version of Windows, with directx. Really give me, and probably many others a reason to consider spending money on a tablet instead of a laptop or desktop upgrade.Veneroso - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see more tablets like the Asus eee pad transformer. The biggest drawback for a tablet for me is the lack of a keyboard option. It would have to be able to be used like a netbook and a laptop.Windows isn't designed with a touch interface in mind so I don't want to see that on tablets. Heck, its not suited for netbooks due to its actual requirements. 2GB of ram isn't enough for windows 7 to be productive and the atom processor is a joke.
Something running google android or chrome would be a nice change of pace.
ucisilentbob - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Yay XOOM!http://www.anandtech.com/show/4280/the-motorola-xo...rhgills - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Retina display, my good man.rchrdg - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Everyone always wants to check out these devices but sometimes I have some private info on it like CC numbers and work docs/email. I'd like the ability to have multiple accounts. One for me and one for my wife that syncs over the cloud with our desktops/phones/etc. Also use a front facing camera to recognize your on face or retina for authentication or perhaps allow for the touch screen to be set up with custom gestures beyond the simple phone pad grid to authentic.ljtatej - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Not that you wouid actually pick meTarvaln - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Stronger and cheaper design for distribution in schools.wsg22 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
The biggest thing we need in the tablet market is thinner, lighter, cheaper.rsjet - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
id like to see new forms of power like fuel cells and batteries made with different materials.thanks anandtech!
extraspamplz - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I can use another paper weight!pwrntspd - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think it would be cool to see a next gen AMD E-series in a tablet. They already managed to get the C-50 down to 5 watts by implementing fewer interface options. Next year i figure a dual core could do 2.5-3 watts easy, That would be sweet esp in the eee transformer...hells yeah.linux247 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
...to be more competitive with the already established ipad/ipad2.*charging via usb please!
thank you
tpfaff - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Unlocked bootloaders, now watch me lose again!Rylan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see an easy way to use a physical keyboard without having to trick Android into using it.MGSsancho - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
maybe test it a little bit more with things like ps3 media server or traversity and see how well the device can play back streaming anime. there are far far better media streamers out there but that has nothing to do with a tablet. oh and test over wifi. would be cool to watch anime in bed.fieryavenger - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
highers resolution and some improvements to sound quality.cbgoding - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
screens with dpi near that of the iphone 4 would be awesome, so say around 1600x1050 in a 9 inch form factor? yes pleasesacsteve - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
trying again, despite the low odds..TETRONG - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Would be nice to have a dedicated optical audio out on future devices - music is a big part of our liveslukmeg - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like future tablets to be cheaper.dnd980 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want one of those virtual laser keyboards in a tablet so with a stand it can be used like in class or at a meeting to actually quickly take notesct760ster - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Count me inravissimo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
third times a charm?cc2096 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
As other's have said higher res screens and IR for remote control capability. I'd also like to see some form of Wireless display technology ala WiHD and AirPlay.Lunyone - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better resolution screens would be nice!Plyro109 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
As I said before~ I'd love a way to send application windows from a computer to a tablet. Be it with REALLY good syncing options, or some sort of viewing method.jesterfx - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see palm touch support. I mean there are definitely times when I really just need to slap a beeootch on the web and having palm recognition would be one step close to my ultimate tablet.Gear7 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Again I think a keyboard that pulls out like many smart phones have would be great.tecwiz816 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Possibly USB 3.0 support, longer battery life, IPS display, and maybe a physical keyboard. Of course, this has to be in a light and thin package.plemans - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see the ability to sync honeycomb tablets to windows media center so it worked as a media extender. I'd also like to see more tablets with a true usb port for easier access to usb drives. this would expand upon the usage of tabletsrandomw - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see one that's usable in direct sunlight.konakona - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
hah i don't even have a smartphone, prolly won't be buying one anytime soon. If I happen to get one for free, might as well start using it though :)Zayce - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Much better display quality in sunlight!Gridlynk - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see tablet weigh a pound or less, maybe using magnesium or carbon fiber.KageSennin - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a tablet with a pull-out keyboard because I always hit the wrong letters on the touchscreens >_<gookpwr - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want to see a tablet that is just a screen, that my smartphone can dock into and power.whitehat2k9 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Standard IPS panels would be nice.geraldg97 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
instead of a using a tablet as a traditional input device, instead utilizing it as a platform where free form projections can be manipulated in the space above the tablet in real time. Also being able to morph into different form factors to suit the type of data, i.e., a larger screen based form factor for video, a smaller form factor for audio, a handset for phone-like communication.zillac - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'll try again...If the tablets had mind-controlled input methods... that'll be great
jpww - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a 3-year warranty.phatboye - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Lower pricekeep it unlocked!!!
28nm Nvidia kal-el SOC
Higher Res Screen
built in 4g LTE radio connectivity (non wifi only version)
1080p decoder
Stylus/Pen Input
Ability to dual boot Win8 and Android
DLNA Support
erikiksaz - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see better integration with electronic medical records. It'd be nice to work next to a patient and be able to type information in without having to turn my back to them.walkswithmight - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Well, this is my attempt again posting a comment.A tablet with better ports which allows for use with PC keyboards and accessories would be great and I look forward to them.
DaveX - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
USB 3.0zenit55 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
High-contrast wide angle screens and chop-free scrolling user experience would be great in the next gen tablets.Tedtalker1 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Thanks for this giveaway Anand.Black1969ta - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see a higher resolution also and a strong IR port so that it could act as a remote or an app could be written so that all you have to do is leave it aiming at entertainment center and it can record programs like TiVo does.GuySmily - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'm still voting for a tablet pen, including a safe/secure place to store it. We'll have to see what the HTC Flyer looks like.Then, a lightweight, detachable, flippable keyboard a la Compaq TC1100.
brollo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see at least 4GB of LP-DDR2/3 on new tablets. Current generations have memory issues already and it seems like 4GB is the standard for desktop/laptop computers, I see no reason why tablets should not follow this trend as well.chamira - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
One Xoom to Rule Them All !!pakya1980 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Next gen tablets needto up the ante on screen resolution. 1080p would really be a sight to behold.dror707 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Retina displayMalatar - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see better support to use the tablet like a phone as well. Why should I have to carry yet another device around?nsx241 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better integration/convergence with smartphones and laptops. The atrix dock was a start, but at some point I think all three should become one device.seojuhwan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Please? I would really love one...sivmagen - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Another thing I'd like to see in future tablets is better external storage optionsBabyBear - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Biggest thing holding me back from picking one up now is price. A next-gen Xoom @ $200 price point would be hard to pass up.Thresher18 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Higher display resolution, lower price points, and more stereo camera models.vcorem - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Would like to see wireless HDMI support in tabletscdg2011 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
1280x800 is pretty good, but obviously, more pixels would be better. The closer we can get to print quality, the easier the screen will be on the eyes.grimdorf - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love to see improved input methods.NozZombie - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
1080p for maximum movie mind melting!faster - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see a "kickstand" designed into the chassis so the tablet can sit on a desktop and not lie flat.ragmen - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
would be nice to winheadbox - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want pressure sensitive touch input for realistic art creationXxL1Lm1kexX - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Very niceleviathaan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Oh yes, this would be nice. I'd like to see more compatibility :)vpraveenis - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I will try again and again till I win a tablet!!ABR - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
And thinner profile.Darkhynde - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
+1 for Better screen+1 for Better Sound
Better battery. Possibly incorporate solar cells under the screen some how...
mjh215 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I still want a good transflective screen.. ;)Nayr - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
The ability to transfer what page you're looking at, game you're playing, ect to a new monitor or TV and use the phone like a touch screen monitor, ala Iron Man 2. Like an advanced sync.boilerman1948 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see High Def display.jaesu - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
battery life that would make it a good ebook reader.Zaerath - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like future tablets to have the ability to put your own open-source OS on them, out of the box.djc208 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Like a kickstand. One of the features I like on my EVO, and I would expect to use it more on something like this.Yuriman - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I suppose most of my complaints about the current generation come down to peripherals. As it is, I use my phone to stream A2DP audio to my car stereo. I'd love to see more innovative ways of connecting tablets and phones to other devices.omfgoats - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
in case you do need it.phuzi0n - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want a 3x3 MIMO 802.11n spec card in it.curos2 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
A GPS chipGivMe1 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see faster 3d and processing for more games.nickersonm - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Higher resolution IPS panels, definitely. 800 pixels is not enough.Bryyce - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a clearly defined set of specs for Android tablets. A standard, one that Google won't release Honeycomb unless it meets certain parameters. This way, I think it would be much easier to develop for if developers had a unified set of goals. That's why I think many developers have chosen the Ipad, because they know how their programs will run every single time and that's good for developers, customers, and investors.riveter - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
It looks pretty well equipped as is. But it would be nice if it had a standard USB 2.0 port to plug a flash drive or external HDD into.Drakkhen - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Feeling lucky!rcabor - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I woud like to see it in my hands. Costco has it on display, but behind glass so you cant touch it..xaspen - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
winner winner chicken dinner?GustavoX - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
24+ hour battery life would be killer!
sotoa - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd love to get a Xoom. Count me in.matheau - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Cheep wireless!!!gldnduck - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I like what the Transformer has to offer. It would nice to have a similar setup for a desktop environment. Multiple monitor support on something so portable would be sweet! Bring back the docking station, but make it better. It would allow one computer to do service all your usage profiles.vtx1300 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
ok how about an implanted device with a screen in your arm
so it will always be with you and no need to have 10" pockets
xixer - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
a stylus and handwriting recognitionrikulus - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see some new multitouch gestures, including ines that use 3 or 4 fingers. Maybe a 3 finger rotate to control overall screen orientation.nomad257 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Who wouldn't want one?owbert - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
For the winEnygma24 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love them to be thinner and having a more flexible OS on them. iOS seems nice but too simple. WIndows 7 on a tablet is not good enough, and Honeycomb needs to evolve into something more.reckert - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
PleaseArtanas - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
It seems that they are headed in this direction anyway, but I would like to see the next generation of tablets beefed up even more with faster dual core processors, beefier GPUs, and better gaming support (wireless controller support, etc)Brainonska511 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Stylus for text input or a USB port or two.dijuremo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
3rd one is the charm?mnelson127 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I love to check one out....Terzo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Two down, two to go.asgallant - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Hmm...what else could be interesting for the next-gen tablets? How about using the cameras to track eye movements, and control the UI through that. Blink-to-click, look at the edges of the screen to scroll, that sort of thing.BF04 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see compatibility between hardware, ie printers, scanners, home networks.I would like to see if I could win one :)
idiotsavant1 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
i'm still hoping for Intel WiDiStranman - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
but I'd most definitely use it if I won one!jwaight - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see a worthy, cheaper laptop replacement.Blaster1618 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
The path of tablet success is three pronged Status-Visual Performance-innocuous in everyday life. For me status always follows from the other two, but just add an “i-“ in front of to insure you get laid that OK.No one going to do computational fluid dynamics on one of these thing at least till 2020. So it really comes down to graphics performance. How pretty the picture of sally’s cat looks on your large high resolution pad or how well that accelerometer driven driving game/fighting plays.
innocuous in everyday life in many ways. The most annoying thing about any portable device is the charging methodology. Really needs to be a flat flexible contact mat. Input in a portable device is still the short suit on any portable device. Swiping or thumb typing and voice recognition are really al so lame in their current state. I could be wrong but something else has to come along.
Something like optical hand recognition has to come along. A cross pollination between Lenovo’s eye recognition and the optical technology of kinects and the PS 3 version.
Software A more integrated version of Google’s Chrome browser. Better version of Google docs that are not loaded to the hilt with useless bloat functions like Office 2009 has.
Someguyperson - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I feel that hardware encryption support would be a key factor in securing the business sector. A very profitable one at that too.bbosley - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Higher resolution and of course lower price :)NinjaGnome - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Light but well constructed,small, fast, great screen quality.Thandurin - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Higher resolution would be nice.i7 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
try try again.elpresidente2075 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see at least $100 lower prices across the board. I don't want to need a cell phone company(!) to subsidize it to make it affordable.craigtbooth - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
It needs a thunderbolt port.bakinnan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Stylys, screen size, OS.Sandan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see an all in one device for internet, camera, phone etc.Ghislaine - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
The Xoom would be just fine. It's the price I want to see improved!bravetoaster - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Fast, accurate pen input, for people with giant ham hands like me.yuej - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I don't care about 3d, i just want a higher res screen.Miskal - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
If this could take over as a remote for all of my home equipment that would be nice.HorstDraper - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a thumb scanner that bypasses a password to unlock the device for the owner.Grebuloner - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
That would be excellent...saves on trying to type a complicated password on a touchscreen.Lord 666 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Can think of many ways to use it already. Thanks!wheat_thins - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Second TryNiles - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would really like to see Google add windows so you can run programs side by side for true multitasking. A full file browser built in would be nice as well.LittleTX - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better sound for small devicesNYCLawyer - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I bought the Xoom the day it came out, for myself. My kids love it so much, I never get to use it. I could really stand to win another one. Otherwise, I may have to buy the iPad2, and hope that they use that one.Nah - I'll get another Xoom.
;)
Krioni - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like tablets to have the ability to serve as a pass through for file transfers. For example, from a camera/memory card to a portable HD.slice - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
and GPU tooIndyJaws - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Biometric security would be a very nice touch (pardon the pun).phantom505 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Picking random numbers that aren't mine.DonTHB - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
With this form factor a choice of user installable WAN radio should be possible.With both Google and Nokia retreating from providing open source operating systems, it would be great if a hardware vendor changes the rules and provides devices with a choice of operating system. Any of the device maker's could do this. Even Nokia could sell their phones with a demo version of WP7 installed which you pay for if you chose to keep it.
Coldfirex - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Higher resolutions.Lyrick_ - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
wouldn't mind a really easy way to use it as a monitor.douglaswilliams - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see some sort of dock/usb to Ethernet adapter support.TheJagMan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see quad-core processors, a better graphics chip, larger drives at same price. Maybe a 12 inch IPS screen. Better sound sounding speakers. Camera that records in 1080P. Codecs built in that play all of your media files.engrpiman - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
ability to run productivity application like office so real work can get done.l0l0 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see an espresso maker in one of these.JKing76 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Two more tries!commandoinaction - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Construction quality and screen resolution is a must. It would be nice to have slimmer devices as well. Soon these will be so ubiquitous bringing the price point even lower.meanbeans - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Lower the price by another 200 bucks and I'm soldobsydian - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
As mentioned in the Eee Pad review, better interoperability between systems is something I'd like to see.Lnolon - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
more powerWillhouse - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see the next genration of tablets come down in price.Man, it's really hard to win one of these.... you'd think after two tries it woulda happened by now.
joetekubi - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Fortune gotta smile on me one time.Talestrike2 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd love to win one!Jimbo2K7 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better sound would help.nmsumike - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Since these tables are trying to fill a niche between a laptop and a phone i'd like to see more productivity tools standard in the OS.- MS office reader (free)
- MS office editor
- better PDF reader where you can comment/review
- a webex app for android
- RDP through a Cisco or other app
besides that more graphical power to play games with higher detail graphics.
Gilgaretch - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Even with a few days to consider it now, my three key requests haven't changed:1) hardware / software with zero UI latency
2) highly precise stylus for rapid mockups of photographs
3) high resolution / refresh display unaffected by sunlight
DeesTroy - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see higher resolution screens!Techfiend3 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
IR transmitters would rock.check - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Wireless charging.It would be simple with a tablet sized device, think about all that real estate available for a nice air core transformer (but don't get rid of conventional charging methods).
xSuperCruzx - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
how about a coupon? That would be nice!robermorales - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Hey not sure if it's already available but would like to see a hotspur feature to share a 3G service with wifi devicesartvscommerce - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see a tablet capable of running Android AND Windows 7. I would also really enjoy a Xoom!chrisevans17 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better sound and IR would be awesome. Simulated surround would be great and IR would kick some tail. Especially if there were some interface that would bring up the guide and controls and such right on the tablet.sirsoffrito - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Malleable screen, better battery life, more options on data plans for mobile connectivity, particularly family plans at a set price.gonzo98x - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
How about some integration with gaming consoles?Use WiFi to sync up and use the tablet as a map for a game or secondary display?
Similar to what Sony tried with the PSP.
rum - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Like everyone else, I'll try again!spikeru - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Hurray, for chances to win awesome new hardware!Zenbbqmaster - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Keep the tech coming, Anand!suhs2m - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
The GPS function sounds very usefulelsenored - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I sure would like to play around with one of these. Best feature to add. Improve the screen.Shinobisan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Next gen tablets should 3D cameras and glasses free 3D screens.VenomXTF - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
A user replaceable battery.hkphooey - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I've note tried a tablet before. It would be cool to win.Phooey
highlnder69 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love to have one of these, or the ASUS Transformer when it comes out. It's just baffles me how Google can come up with some a good touch OS in such a short period of time and Microsoft has been making OS's for decades now and they are just so far behind. It would be nice to see them actually make a competitive OS for competition and to help bring the prices of all the tablets down.temujihn - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Perhaps, round 3 will be the one.......thecank - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
How many chances left?Samzebian - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
-A kickstand? (Something Similar to the Evo)-a laptop dock similar to the Atrix's (great idea for a 10" screen)
-NFC (Near-Field Communication, see Nexus S)
-USB 3.0 (better for charging as well, might be easier to ditch the current power setup on the Xoom; Could also lead to selling more Xoom travel chargers, since most people aren't heavily invested in USB 3.0, specifically with cables)
-Micro SDXC support (for SD cards >32GB)
-A fingerprint reader?
-Audio with Beats by Dre, Bose, or some other high end audio company. Also, a subwoofer would make it sound much better, but making room for it could prove to be difficult
-HD and FM radio support; This would cost a little bit more for cost, but C'mon Motorola, you threw a Barometer in there for funzies, you should throw something people will use as well
-3D cameras, screen, and for something innovating, front facing 3d cameras!
-MHL port for HDMI and power in one convenient port, with 3D 1080p out
-a Remote control app from Motorola specifically, compatible with all Android 2.2 phones (or lower if possible) that allows you to manage media, volume and other aspects of the tablet from afar. Good for movies/music
-Carbon Fiber back material (I know I'm dreaming now)
-A backup dock. If you have data like photos and video, and you want to dump them while on the go, you could dock the Xoom into it and it automatically starts copying your media to an internal hard drive (western digital please) and then deletes it when the transfer it complete. This way if it gets unplugged during transfer, you don't lose the data. Although MicroSDXC would make this purely a convenience factor, it could still sell because it would be a separate thing from the Xoom, so even if the Xoom becomes lost or stolen, you have your data
I held off on the Xoom because I'm a broke college kid
nemoshotyany - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
It would be nice if it supported full sized sd cards. They are cheaper. Hopefully I win this time!mataichi - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Need better battery life. Now please pick me!cubeotter - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Integrated cloud storage would be nice, too.Taronga - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
--generally, lighter weights--more form factor in the 8-9" range
--Applications, applications......were are the killer apps Google?
--refined Honeycomb interface to make it as smooth as iOS
prime2515103 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
When are the 1080p tablets coming out? That's what I'd like to see...ts279 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like them to improve upon how tablets interact with our other devices... such as syncing wirelessly to your home PC, controlling your home theater, ect.karthikp - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
dual boot or ability to load multiple OS(including Ubuntu)smokin9 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
quad core 5.0 ghz!!!!!! :)KGBird - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
How about an over the air HDTV tuner? You could watch TV on your tablet.GeoBoy)SU - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
For true productivity, tablet manufacturers really need to come up with a viable keyboard mouse docking combo of some kind. Otherwise, tablets will remain in the "toy" realm, with convertible laptops holding the professional market.FTL_Diesel - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would be interested to see if a slide out keyboard would work on a tablet. Perhaps something that is about half the height of the device and hinges out from underneath. It would go a long way to making it easier to type on one of these things.Jon03021 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I really thought google's chrome OS was a glimpse of the future. being able to access your cloud computer anywhere by a simple login just makes logical sense to me.Tablets are so small and light, it makes them very conveinent to use. I expect down the road when they become cheaper, a tablet might have the feeling of being disposable. And when I say disposable, I mean if one were to become misplaced or broken it wouldn't be as devastating as loosing your laptop. Because all you would have to do is just buy another, login and you're back to where you were. Tablets will drop in price and when they do, this is when I picture my vision being plausible.
I'm typing this comment on my iPad 2. I love the idea of tablets and the practicality of them. I can't wait to see what the market will be like in the coming years.
Take care
P. anubis - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want one too.Saidas - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'm here all the time to sign for the package.trooper11 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Id love to get my hands on one of these.
As far as future tablet capabilities, I want them to really refine the synergy between itself and other devices, especially a pc. I want an easier interface for accesing files or media on another device, something like the idea behind media extenders. At some point, id also like to be able to have a remote desktop-like system that would let me connect to various devices directly.
jberek - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
So, basically the next tablet should be able to pick up on whatever I was looking at on my computer or phone and display the same thing without me having to go to the site or open the app. Completely synced.sdemjanenko - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love better sound, along with a nice microphone array system to be able to block out noise when I am making a voice note.schmidty - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Would love really good resonant sound.7Enigma - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Keyboard on the back split between the 2 hands to make it productive.mpbird - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Definitely should integrate an IR output to control TV/audio products. I, like others I bet, would use this device while watching TV or listening to tunes. An onboard app to control this would be great.Wererat - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
have a U.S. Letter-sized screen, accept HDMI *in*, stereo camera, and autostereoscopic screen with resolution of 720p or better, preferably 1080p.It should accept KVM switching via its USB-in port. In short I want a tab which I can carry and use on its own, then plug in and use as a home display plus sharing the day's files with the home PC.
rothnic - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Maybe a way the tablet can prove more useful if you are using your desktop. When I use my desktop it just sits there.Maybe a way to extend as an extra input screen for multitasking.
CCarmichael - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
In all honesty, I'd like to see small devices appear with standard use of a strong IR transmitter. Many devices these days have apps to control tv's and other devices remotely, but you essentially need to buy a 3rd party device to use these functions. They are cheap, small and easy to add in in most cases.On the software front, I'd like to see devices that are tied to an e-mail address (which most are already) so that you could send an e-mail to the device from the specified address and receive back a list of options and information such as battery life remaining, Trigger alarm tone (to find if lost), activate flash led (to aid in locating) etc.
The way most people find a lost phone is to call the device and run around looking for it. Being able to trigger a long, loud, lasting tone via e-mail, regardless of the phone's current volume settings will greatly assist those of us without a land-line.
elixirblack - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I love that Android tablets/phones have micro-sdhc support, but it would be great to have an extra, external micro-sdhc socket for pulling pictures off my camera and other devices. That way I could do a quick posterous post with the Xoom.Trikat - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Just give me one already!knutjb - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Third time a charm...bhassel - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better low-power color e-ink type screen, such as what Mirasol has been showing off.AEIOU9 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Please give me one!SanLouBlues - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see something that runs ubuntu or meego.pmcorriveau - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Definitely better screen quality and color reproduction. Better quality cameras would be a plus too.mlrabbitt - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
A screen you can click, you know...like the Storm. What a brilliant idea.seamonkey79 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like the menu after menu after menu PC-like settings and everything else system to go more towards a two-depth setup. Having to go four layers deep in order to disable an app is a little more time consuming on a tablet than it is on a computer with instant-open menus and a mouse.rembo666 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'll take one!Sauromir - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I stand by my original comment of hoping for more enterprise centric features for android devices.roedtogsvart - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Hi-res IPS screen!nothingimportant - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Always looking for something new...loboracing - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Perdy Pleaseunhuman - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
and a donut.CKTurbo128 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Hmm, there's not much to complain about the Xoom, but a higher screen resolution would be nice.Markus - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
to make these slimmer and lower weight. Then higher resolution would be nice.cblais19 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
ASUS shows where this can go, with the next gen of SOCs/GPUs we should have a highly portable item that can be easily converted to productivity.antef - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Would like to see better speakers.C.Bergmeier - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
My preference for features in next-gen devices is a physical keyboardspiral529 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
CPUs and overall processing speed need to improve. The Xoom I used showed some noticeable lag in animations. I'd still take one though!iamsiam1 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want one too! It's time for a tablet upgrade (from no tablet) ;)Hayest - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see higher end 3d graphics akin to ps3, xbox 360 on a full 720p screen.dwakefield12 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Indeed I agree on the better sound suggestion.I intend to use such a device as a small tv/recipe look-up in the kitchen, mounting on the wall above the counter where most food prep occurs.
The better sound would make news watching during breakfast easy.
Needs to be better apps for accessing my NAS for photos, music, other reference pdfs.
drisley - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
At some point, I'd love to see wireless display technology integrated into the tablets, I could ditch my desktop then, just project the tablet screen on any wireless screen.iaredam - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Would like to see a Digital TV Tuner included with next gen tablets.DJBoyle - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see USB 3 and more disk space on the next generation tablets so I can fit more of my multimedia library on there (and transfer it more quickly!).tellus - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
How about a little robotic arm. I could make eggs or build other xooms. And if it screws up, I can rap its knuckles with a ruler. :(mauricef - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Can I have one!!webjr - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see the resolution come in well higher than 1280x800 or whatever the current standard is.If you look at the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, with its keyboard/touchpad doc, you can finally get work done on a Tablet, but the resolution (even at 10.1 inches) is still too low to effectively have enough info on the screen to do more serious work.
Razvy - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think it might just be me, but the tablets always seem quiet... But regardless, better quality speakers would make my day!scoombs - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see enough capability and flexibilty for tablets to replace rather the supplement other computers.red_dog007 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Making a cheap media player with Xoom technology that is also a console would be killer. Id buy one if it got decent support. Xoom is pretty powerful, and there are a ton of great games on the app store what would be great to play on the TV with a friend.rdegler - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Please, Please select me to win the Motorola Xoom from Anandtech. Google AndroidJust in case they are picking the random winners by searching for terms.
Motorola Xoom google android tablet NVIDIA's Tegra 2 SoC honeycomb.
sab3000 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love to see future SoC's implement extreme power management features (underclocking, etc.) automatically when not needed.gearhead364 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
While wireless HDMI is the new trend with Windows based laptops, I would like to continue this trend on tablets. Before this can be accomplished there needs to be a more universal standard though.Stuka87 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I am running out!I think I am going to stand by my docking idea. Making it easy to go from desktop mode, to mobile mode.
vdobrovolsky - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Nice tab; would like to have it for free, but wouldn't pay out of pocket more than $400 for it.EvilDead2 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see glasses free 3D.stainremover - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
i'd like to see a form of android that isn't buggy.one random winner - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
After reading the eee pad review, I think add-ons are the way of the future for tablets in general, as long as they're adding functionality. People will be buying PC's part by part in a very different way.iahawkeye - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Freemoto?Baenwort - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Is a Stylus input and on device storage of the stylus. I don't want one of these big fat rounded tip stylus' but rather one similar to the old resistive screen stylus' that were much more precise in their pointing.deruberhanyok - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Honestly, I know it's kind of a pipe dream, but I remember reading a while back about some prototypes of circuitry that harnessed the power in ambient RF signals to generate electricity. The idea was that it could be used to trickle-charge a device without ever having to connect it to "the grid."I'd love to see that implemented in a tablet style of device, as it would, at that point, be the kind of thing you could literally leave lying around the house anywhere. Think of all that time the device would be sitting in standby - you could potentially never have to plug it in.
kvnobrien - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think a semi-flexible would be cool to see. I know the military is currently testing flexible displays.clever_usr_name - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
i'd like a dock-able slate sorta like the transformer but with some more mussel power and perhaps with the option to run full on, fast booting, linux (current natty builds boot on my crapy old desktop in ~35 seconds!).skiboysteve - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
multiple user accounts!MTRod05 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I will give it a try...urgentfury - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Just the way I like em FREEEEtekzor - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
a screen with less yellow tintaggroje - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better input methods for writing and true laptop replacement.LinusP - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
The main thing I'd like to see in the next generation of tablets is lower prices. They're neat devices and all, but I'm not all that interested in paying as much as a decent laptop to get a significantly less capable device.SpaceRanger - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Me.. Pick Me!!ddahlin - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think that speech recognition should be implemented, but not with a standard microphone on the tablet, as you would pick up a lot of background noise, and would not work well in noisy environments. I think that a bluetooth headset, like what is used for a cell phone, could be implemented much easier, as they do a good job in allowing people to talk on the phone without picking up a bunch of background noise. This seems like a simple solution utilizing existing technologies.Kenuzara - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
In for win! I would love to have a tablet!teo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
HTPC remote?acfoltzer - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
They're getting to be the size of laptops, so why is it still the norm for them to be locked down like phones? Always give advanced users the ability to flip a switch to use the hardware as they please.Venya - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Count me in for this giveaway :-)neutralizer - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
So I can control things remotely with it.Assimilator87 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like all apps to be compatible on all platforms because there's too much separation right now. The platforms I like the most have the least amount of apps unfortunately =(lipanconjuring - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Again, same thing. Sound quality is horrible on current tablets.jcannon1018 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see tablets brew coffee on the go!spammerhq - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
awesome hope i windnddanranger - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love to give this tablet a spin.abrickel - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see less "lagginess" in the OS. This is one area iOS still sticks it to Android, all things being equal. That being said, I still want one!TeacherTim2 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Would love to see Win7 or Win8 on a tablet.thisguy129 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I can't get enough storage on these guys. I would like to see a tablet with 128GB NAND and a swappable SDHC.eschmidtsync - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Perhaps something like the Atrix on a larger scale which would allow you to connect your tablet to a desktop for more processing power but store all of your data (that is not already in the cloud) and applications on the portable device for access on the go.NXTwoThou - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see upgradability. Everything old is new again type of thing. When a new processor comes out, I should be able to plop it in. If I want more memory(or faster comes out), same thing.Arsynic - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
The Atrix and the Asus EEE Pad are the most important devices out there. Why? They are ushering in Context Computing.Context Computing devices will change the user experience based on context. For example in the phone context, you will have limited features based on that form factor. When you dock that phone to a tablet screen, the OS/UI gives you more options based on the form factor. When you dock that tablet to a keyboard base, it becomes a fully functioning netbook.
This is what I want to see and this is what I believe we'll see in the near future.
eawortman - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
It would be nice to compare it to the iPad 2 I already have.AssBall - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think could make some of these tablets with integrated point of sale software for the mobile salesman/delivery people. This would give them a better foothold in the corporate setting.PCTC2 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see more USB device compatibility to close the distance between small notebook and a tablet.Bowsky - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like my tablet to sync not just media with my computer, but also state. It would be nice to close my laptop, hit the road with my tablet, and have all of the webpages from my computer up and ready to go on my tablet.pilgrimm - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Daddy needs a new Xoom tablet!!Rocket321 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see more emphasis on quality construction and materials.cherrybombaz - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
An unlockable bootloader would be nice.mattgmann - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I've gotta say, I was a tablet hater until my friend brought over his xoom the other day. I would totally love to replace my netbook with a tablet. In the next gen, I'd like to see more connectivity on the tablets, i.e. card reader and perhaps hdmi in. Would be great to have a tablet that could function well for quick photo review or even as a monitor while shooting video with a dslr camera.PolarisOrbit - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see more productivity apps and a better means for typing textDarkKnight - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Merge the tablet and netbooks so we only need 1 device instead of 2. That way we can have the productivity of having a real keyboard when we want it, the portability of a tablet, and great battery life.Mr_Armageddon - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Currently using a NookColor with Honeycomb. Would love to have a device with the actual OS (not just an emulator port) running on it. Plus the larger screen size would be better for magazines and PDFs.It would be great if Motorola came up with some kind of keyboard dock solution similar to the Asus Transformer. And included the Transformers USB host support, further blurring the line between tablet and netbook.
treecats - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Let me be the winner.njsss - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would really like to have one!Azuroth - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like a tablet that could be a virtual desktop for my actual desktop machine, so I could control my HTPC with a full desktop os from my couch.rcarroll05 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I like the eee Transformer concept. Tablet, but can be netbook/laptop for doing work on.jerick70 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see better pricing for the next generation of tablets. Cost is way to high right now. If they could bring pricing down to the sub-$200 mark everyone would buy one.dzasta - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
the ability to swap out batteries would make this perfect!azcoyote - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
May as well include an FM RadioDual Core, SD Card , USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and 2 GB memory are my base model at this point.
Xoom me!! :)
gendernuetral - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
My daughter would be stoked to have one of these for college!digitalfamine - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
16-32GB isn't always enough. When/if the SD card starts working you could max at what? 64GB total?Maybe an option for mSATA? (not at the expense of SD card though) And make it user upgradeable. That way there wouldn't be a need to get it initially and blow the budget. Or when storage options jump in size you're not left out. Make it accessible to ext3/4 under Android (or NTFS if it's a windows pad) so it's easy to recover data in the event of a damaged pad.
VyseTheLegend - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
In the next-gen SoC/tablets, I'd love to see the ability--at the hardware level--to network different devices seamlessly together. If I have a smartphone and tablet running the same SoC, they should be able to "speak" to one another: think WebOS 3.0's touch-and-go capability on a wireless, more powerful, much more fully integrated scale.Not only should they be able to synchronize data--and transfer the current, active state of the device from one to the other on-the-fly (in other words, if you're working on a project on one, you should be able to transfer the work state instantly to the secondary device with the tap of a button)--but they should also be able to network their processing power when they're near one another. Think Folding@Home for Playstation 3, but on a smaller, LAN scale. With this combined processing power, imagine the possibilities.
CyberKender - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
But still, I'd like more CPU power, more battery life, and a fairly standard docking station. All with the intention to allow touchpads to work better as laptop replacements.mondrejko - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Id like to be able to dual boot a smart phone. It would be cool if we could put the new black berry os or palm(HP)s os on the phone as well as android....BB33 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I will not go quietly into the night! I shall try again.shplatt - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Imagine a beowulf cluster of these things...ajpatel325852 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
We need to see matte screens before tablets take off. I wouldn't mind a xoom in the interim.EckoAbrams - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Tablets need to get a lot cheaper to become really viable. When they get down to a price lower than a netbook, they'll become much more popular.ElusiveBush - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
A proper 8.5x11 screen to view documentsjseveringhaus - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better multi-tasking!pcbean - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
A capacitive touch screen with pressure sensitivity.OR4NGE - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see an option to connect to a wired LAN.Here at work wireless is not allowed and the cell signal is bad most of the time in the buildings. I have plenty of wired ports to get connectivity from.
CaptMyng - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
a 5" screen would be perfect.steamer - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Would be worthwhile getting h/s internet to see what these do.akaplan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want a screen that can't be scratched.AWTrost - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want the tablets to be able to sync files from you home computer without having to use a third party application. Some sort of integration of dropbox's features into the OS would be great. I'd prefer it to be over a WiFi network rather than uploading to a cloud to avoid having to worry about someone else accessing your files, but that's just me.I also would like to have a lot better sound added to these devices as well. Good stereo speakers is a must, the single speaker on the ipad just isn't going to cut it.
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It would be cool to load mutiple OSs on the next generation of tablets.GTForce - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I said it twice, saying it again :)gloomydog - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Battery that last a lot longer.Oniwaban - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
battery life is one of the big ones for me. shorter recharge times would be nice as well.dong_goatman - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Love to have one of these!flyguy29 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
i need a superior web browser for video on the next Xoom. ips display and a way to wake he unit without searching for the power buttom.AlexTG - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
high res IPSUltraken - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Tablets currently cost as much as budget or even some mainstream-level laptops, yet provide much less capability. I'd like to see tablets either come down in price ($300 for a decent one) or support more of the functionality of a PC.bLast0 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think the key is using the tablet to integrate into many aspects. Dock it in your car to power a multimedia stereo and navigation system. Dock it to a keyboard and mouse as a personal web-based computer. Dock it to a television to operate as a media center. It could even be integrated into a smart house interface to wirelessly control lighting and temperature and stereo at home.tom_yellowblue - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Real physical buttons for games and other tasks.woody345 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Tablets are great, getting stuff on or off of them is not, we really need a fast way to get files transferred back and forth.nafhan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Low price points and increased battery lifeJeffinCali - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I am just happy that it is Friday and they are giving away a Xoom. Prop's to Anandtech...k0mpressor - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see an IR device that would open up a whole world of new apps, controlling TV's, set top boxes, etc.goodsyntax - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Kickstand for the tablet and capability to utilize a smartphone keyboard/virtual keyboard, whether via bluetooth, or proprietary, vendor specific tech, the ability to keep the tablet in full-screen and use an alternate keyboard would be nice. My biggest issue with tablets in general is the lack of a keyboard, or obscuring parts of the screen with the virtual keyboard. Let me use my smartphone with the tablet and then you're on to something!austinwilly - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
1080P video playback and a 1080p native display. Actually a 1920x1200 display would be even better (control bar below video).Let me clarify the 1080p playback some, because I know tegra2 is supposed to support it. However you have to encode video specifically tailored for it. It can only handle base profile with low bitrate. Or atleast that is what I am seeing in a lot of the reviews. What I want is a high profile capable h264 @ 1080P decode of bluray level bitrate. Sure the files will be huge, but if I'm able to stream stuff from my pc or hook up external usb drive than it's a non issue.
This is the one thing making me hesitant to purchase this generation of tablets. I want to replace my 3 htpcs with a device I can carry to whatever room I'm in. I obviously have normal use models as well for surfing and what not, but my killer app is 1080P decode of bluray quality level content and being able to show it on both the internal display and over hdmi. Give me that and everything that is already there and you got my business for sure.
This generation I'm considering but only at a $400 or less price range, so I can investigate/brainstorm on some possible app developement ideas.
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Xoom Xoom Xoom.chicagotechjunkie - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
As long as no one gets the crazy idea of trying to make 3D work on these things I'll be happy.I'm a bit of a linux geek at heart (admittedly only when I have the time) so the android platform appeals, but I wish it was a bit easier to get at the guts of the software on these things.
I don't mind custom UIs, preset features, limitations set on the hardware to enhance user experience; these things are all fine and dandy for the average user, but let ME decide how to best use it for ME.
Pack it full of incredible hardware and a big battery, and let me go to town customizing the software please!
All that being said, I'd settle for this wifi xoom exactly how it is, and promise (/crossedfingers) that I wont even tinker with the software
^_^
jona102190 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
gimme gimme!Burata - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Quad core chips, faster graphics, IR transmitter and more responsive touch input.Icabus - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Wouldn't mind trying one of these out.enbrown - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'll take one.gutrot777 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
An IR sensor and transmitter. For universal remoteage.mustsummit - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would think NFC will be a necessity for the next gen tablets.whentheponydies - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
i would love to see pico-projectors built-in. sick!donopj2 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Yes Please.smacdo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
As for a feature I would like, I would love to see more support for external media devices. Would love the ability to plug in an external SD card.DJMiggy - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
in the contest please. nohomocgramer - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd love to win a Motorola XOOM. What I'd like to see in a next-gen tablet is a screen that's brighter and of higher resolution than the current crop. At least 1920x1080 would be fantastic. You'd think that'd make everything too small to read on a ~10" screen, but you could always make the icons/fonts bigger, and they'd look sharper to boot.If they could combine that with better battery life, I'd be ecstatic. :-)
Crossing my fingers, hoping to win... Thanks, AnandTech!
donebu - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better battery liferubberband - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
With Kal El and software thats more mature?Yum!
mylittlepony - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
A faster processor is always nice!bobufus - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
stylusxlogix - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Interchangeable battery will be great!xlogix - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Interchangeable battery will be great!backcountry - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
actually looks like a winner as well. an optional keyboard would be nice (typed on an first gen ipad)IlChengis - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Hello,I think a pen/stylus as well as a rear panel to upgrade the unit (memory, storage, miniPCI) would be great. Thank you!
Joel Kleppinger - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
There needs to be more along the idea of merging tablets and netbooks. Both perform similar functions. The EEE Transformer is in the right direction[email protected] - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Higher resolution "retina" type displaysDashTrash97267 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
A great multitabbed websurfing experience. Also, if I am doing something on my main system, I would like to be able to pick up what I was doing on the tablet, etcn2ation - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
third time is a charm right?amcclin - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Just want everything brought to a higher standardGTI337 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Unlockable bootloaders and a screen that can transition to e-ink like display for easier ebook reading!swangalang - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see "retina display" quality screens.Raamo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see good quality speech recognition so I can just tell my tablet what to do :)elaskojr - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I promise to respond to your email in less than one business day.Really I will.
Can I respond in place of the first Xoom winner? No? Figures.
Aegwyn11 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
OLED screens!!mat.murdock - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see an inductive charging in more devices.Mat
oln - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Bring down the price, ditch the rear facing camera if necessary (who is actually going to use the rear facing camera on something 7" to 10" in size?)whirlin22 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd love to see a simple USB port that'll allow me to transfer files and programs and will let me charge it much like my phone charges with its mini-USB.chinadrum - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Giving it a shot.DF-1 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a better screen, better resolution, using faster GPU's/cpu's/ram/ssd, with more programs.HumanDynamo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to project a hologram...rdatoc - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Xoom, Xoom!mrpalmtree19 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want windows on my tablet. Not the OS, but the ability to have multiple apps displayed at once.iove - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Would like to see 4G' which makes for faster surfing on Anandtech!ratlas - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like a well-implemented folding or roll-up tablet.Is there a way to change the email associated with an id?
bobobeastie - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
IR blasterPowerlurker - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see OLED displays on new tablets.JakLee - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I still want better displays for next gensIceRedwing - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better Specs for smoother flash content (particularly on HD content)halzonski - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
SwiftKey built in.hambone - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
ir or usb port.cbiggers77 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I also think better sound would be a good improvement. Most mobile devices in general have abysmal sound.thp1017 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
while I love the touch interface, there are times a stylus is still very useful - so add it back! :)kerzwik - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think that the next generation of tablets should all be 3/4g enabled, and paid for with a subscription model that provides a number of cloud-based productivity and entertainment applications (many browser-based, some local with cloud-sync) that enable the user to transition execution environments from the tablet to a PC and back, seamlessly. This will require a big investment in cloud-synchronization and applications, as well as PC/web software to leverage it outside the tablet, but it will be something that sets the next gen tablet apart from the current-gen tablet.harrkev - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
More android development tools -- built-in!diavetinh - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Built-in DLNA client that supports all media formatRiven98 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Efficient proximity based charging padBetter battery life
IR
emironov - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Synchronicity between devices. Meaning I want my phone to be the exact same as my pad. When hone is changed, the other is automatically changed.Now can I my Xoom?
Evan
edpierce - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
improve e-ink and implement them into tablets!tinman_6 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see higher PPI's similar to Apples "retina" display quality on phones and tablets.hiaowy - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'll take 2Seth_Turner - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
May the Android gods smile upon me when you are picking a winner!cavalierprime - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I wanna see one of those projectable touchable keyboards like think geek has, incorporated in the design.orphius - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love to see:1. True multitasking.
2. True word-excel-PowerPoint file integration. Not a pseudo one like now.
3. Multiple user login option.
Thanks
chaosrain - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Pico projectors. Hands down.SchoolTech - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love one for school!eRosenn - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see more projectors in tablets since there is a lot more room and way better speakers.sridhanush - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Would love to get this!My next feature request would be a functional physical keyboard on these devices, not the on-screen ones. Typing a paragraph of email is not as fun or as fast on the touch screen as it is on a real keyboard. If only these companies can magically tuck one somewhere.
yasasvy - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Support for stylus and better 3D support.syward - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
USB host, unified plugs/placement for dock compatibility among Android devices, more user replaceable parts (ram,batteries,cpu). And stop with the custom interfaces and un-removable crapware.Waiting - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Fingerprint reader would be nice can't be never enough security with me leaving things all over the placedavhud - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Sign me up!thefivetheory - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
If you could use one of these with more devices, e.g., functioning like a normal USB host, I'd be sold.gkscythe - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
multi user video conferencing app includedPurplePlatty - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
More OLED screens!hmoobphajej - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
entryElixer - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Allow us to pick the OS we want installed on the device.gmulert - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see the price come way down. Free (as in a giveaway) would be nice.dapneym - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'll give it a go.Lazlo Panaflex - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I"d like to see Apple get a lot more competition and have the prices drop as a result.sooper_anandtech12 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I still believe that the next generation tablet will have the next generation display technology, e.g. translucent LED. I still believe that the tablets will have a next generation GPU, complete with quad-core internals and capable of the graphics prowess found on the average laptop. IN addition though, I want to see the next generation tablets include the next generation in spatial recognition. We're already seeing very impressive camera sensors included in these tablets. How about an IR sensor? Instead of strictly using cameras for spatial recognition, I want to see tablets use IR technology to recognize users, allowing us to use "swipe" our screens without actually touching our screens. This is fairly simple I believe. Any onscreen behaviors can still be touch-enabled with handwriting accomplished through a stylus interface.dawheat - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
HDMI outgkline - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
And I still would like to win one of theseImpulse411 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'll try again - I would love to see a better input solution on a tablet. It won't replace a laptop until then. Thanks.Compddd - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better graphics performance for more demanding games.solidedger - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I see some very good comments here. From my perspective as a private pilot on a tight budget (not actually a contradiction in terms), tablets hold great promise. Most makers of dedicated devices for GPS flight navigation get exhorbitant prices for them. There are many sellers of great nav software at reasonable prices. The "sunlight readable" nature of most otherwise good smart phone or tablet candidates leaves much to be desired. Granted that the pilot community is a rather small percentage of the tech-savvy market, but good sunlight readability would weigh into many people's choice of non-backlit LCD book readers such as Kindle, for example. Also, a lot of people perform outdoor work that could make great use of tablets. The extra brightness could be selectable, of course, to conserve battery life when not needed. Come to think of it, the ability to quickly and easily swap out a spare battery would be a Must-Have feature, too!DragonSmacker - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Definitely could use one of these to have a real test bed for application development! Bring it on!!dolphumous - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
A lot nicer than the iPad.Sunagwa - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Daddy needs a new Xoom baby oh yea!Lshulk - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
hook it up with better battery life!Addyct - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Quad-core, why not!kether888 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Tachyon Detection Grid to sniff out those pesky Romulans.JGabriel - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a SOaC capable of playing DX11 games.
Please include me in the drawing, Thanks.
Hruodgar - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Well I would like much better battery life, of course. But mainly the tablet should be snappy in it's response. Also much better waterproofing.froodyo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better speakers, better integration wirelessly with laptops/home computers and QUADCORE CPU'S!!!!!!!I'd also love to see them adopted by the "big" college textbook publishers (school /sigh)
hyperphysics - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see it with a TV tuner built in.Solandri - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Add a second camera in front, mounted at the opposite end. Use it in Kinect-like fashion so it can tell in 3D space where you are. Opens up all sorts of new possibilities for gesture and movement control of the device.coolmidi - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Lighter, thinner and smaller footprint for use in medical hospitals and clinicTrickyrive - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd also like to see an IR device on it.emarston - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Graphics capable of handling more modern games.Porksmuggler - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
projection keyboard and mouse.Tbosh - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Cup of Coffe and a Xoom for the morning train ride, SWEET!!!try2catchmike - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Kinect like features so that you dont always smudge your tablet! And you get to be like Tom Cruise in Minority Report!shinymetal - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
can I have one?chuckson - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
A friend has one of these. I would like one too.someyoungguy9 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Need a killer app. Hardware-wise, how about optional stylus for taking notes, etcwolfeman555 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Larger screen (8 1/2 x 11).geofcol - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like speech recignotion that would work with spread sheet s.w.flatfour - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Still think that these things need better google docs integrationjsbiggs - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'll have a go. :)MerlinGuy - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
sign me up for one. PleaseI312 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Unlocked boot loaders.chandavaram - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would want to see a standardized size and i/o specs across all personal tablets. Their relatively smaller size and form factor caters to both technology and economic feasibility for resulting in a personal computing device capable of being a digital id with all possible information (and obviously secure.. i rather say super secure). I can think of information like health stats, task alerts, a digital personal assistant (onstar), a gaming console, yada, yada, yada.ybhavarthi - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Let tablets be able to make phone calls over GSM / CDMA.prubinst - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Please enter me in the contest too.gatorheel - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think this is in the works, but lots of web sites (esp their menus) expect you to hover over an area to see a drop-down, then select from there. All the tablets on the market right now only have click, so you can't use those sites at all. Very frustrating!Smunkybrain - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Come on lucky 7! =)PawnX - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see something like others had stated with a option to boot to the standard android OS without having to load the custom UI skin so we can flash to never version without having to wait for a manufacturer specific skin.stephenv2 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
For HDMI Input!Nafat - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
XOOM XOOM!! Trying again!scubascott29 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
After reading the recent review of the Asus transformer, I think that a move in that direction would be a good one. I like the idea of portability without a keyboard, and then when I need some extra functionality, I just dock it into a keyboard base and have netbook/notebook functionality. This of course would be more beneficial if it all came with more power under the hood both in CPU and GPU so as to drive more powerful apps and games.chris.weir - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Another try.I would like to see dynamic zooming based on the distance your face is from the tablet. Keep it adjustable for those with glasses or contacts.
cross_eyed - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
How about either thumbprint recognition, or even easier, voice recognition tied to the unlock function?Rigomortis - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see auxiliary batteries that match up with the back of the units. When you know that your going to need power and you know power adapter is unavailable.I would like it to be slim and form fitting. Takes me back to the old Motorola Startac phone with its extra battery that tripled the battery life.
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For SCIENCE!!!TranceFat - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Xoom xoom xoom.. Wait, wrong company.. ;)I'll still take one!
holmberg - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Yes, please.crazzyeddie - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Thunderbolt with coper-based charging would be nice.relphie - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
holographic screenthornburg - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see tablets with the battery life of a Kindle...trushk - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
always ready for a free tablet :)BobHofmann - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Hmm, what I said before.bearaids1 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Waterproof!!! Give me a phone I can go swimming with. It sucks big time when your awesome phone bites the dust because you dropped it in a bucket of water/beer.Buen - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like another shot at one! Seems to me that in a business environment the possible applications for a tablet would astounding.cwierts - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Would love to win this. =)joeballow - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like the tablet to become a input device for my desktop when home. Buttons that change depending on application and such.ender11122 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like dual boot with a dock. Windows when docked and gingerbread when not plz.rdriskill - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
That's what I'd like to see in the next generation. Would make these things even better for business uses.petep - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
thinner and lighter tabletSuper56K - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Higher resolution is a given, but I'll take a different angle this time around: Integrated keyboard and mouse support. Give me a mobile OS that has right clicking contextual menus, and the quick/easy copy paste methods I'm accustomed to on a PC. Windows 8 OS maybe?designate72 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I really think there needs to be some killer software to make a tablet useful, not just a side device for media consumption.lifeblood - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Still want pen input.cschurr - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'll take one!xgmdx - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
DIY kits for tablets: Customizing for companies to meet their needs and fun times for Enthusiasts like me!paradox226 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
There needs to be a way to develop apps on Honeycomb, with out needing Ubuntu. Imagine app development on the go with out a laptop.Naviblue - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Gotta enter to win!Artuk - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
How about user upgradeable storage beyond just SD cards (which should be mandatory..).For me these are all about content. I want to be able to carry all my research materials with me without being constrained by absurd pricing schemes and guaranteed obsolescence.
Chris
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Overclocked Tegra 2 must be nice on these.bobharp - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
A decent Bluetooth stack and USB connectorselAhmo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I like turtles!affinity7 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
here we goextide - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'll try again. I wouldn't mind one of these!colinyoung - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
PLEASE! Enter me to win! I'll take one for SURE!Ryard - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Lower prices please. $600 tablets just aren't gonna cut it for me.TREV21 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
We always want more power and storage!jon17 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I am drooling at the thought of a Zoom. Please send one my way! Please please please!!!maluterp - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
HDTV tuner card builtin so I can watch TV on them when I ride in the Car.pericyclic13 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
It would be nice if Verizon offered an a la carte plan so that I don't have sign up for a month-to-month. I.E. use it on my trip home in December, and use it again in July during vacation and not have to pay another activation fee.Although this doesn't matter for the WiFi only I'm hoping to win... :)
joseph9723 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
As we all know, it isn't that easy to afford tablets...yet. So I'm throwing my hat into the ring :)ajcarroll - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
xoom pleaseAthlonArky - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Every new device hitting the market needs to have HDMI capabilities, and adjustable amplifier with matched, quality speakers. Put my name in the hat!Spartacus00 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Yes please. Anyone getting a tablet that is not an IPad helps market competition and will create better models at a cheaper price down the road.Noubourne - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Wireless HD. All new TVs should have this too!CuE0083 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
to win it!!! I would like to see better use of peripherals...brian0555 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to fold my tablet and carry it in my back pocket!scminh - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
One more time with usb charging and memory card slotsSangueffusor - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Something more like an actual computer, akin to how the Nokia N900 was touted as a mobile computer, more than just a phone (and in tablets' case, an oversize phone).zabolots - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
The next generation of the Android tablet OS should include multi-user support so that multiple family members can share a device, each customizing their own settings, apps, accounts and layouts.gman2600 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Propping these tablets up is a pain.daanmogot - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Xoom will be my first and last tablet ......KatieL - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
please please please let me winjmhart - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see higher rez screens!Arglebargle - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
This thing is not only smarter than my phone, it's probably smarter than my old laptop.TheWhrl - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Zoooooom!deject - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Yay free stuff!Something I would like to see on next-gen SoC's:
I would like to see a full on HTPC-on-a-Chip, latest HDMI outputs, Dolby Digital Live/DTS Connect support, support for all of the HD codecs, and the killer app would be some kind of IR/RF remote control support that is really robust and easy to use.
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LET ME SHOW YOU MY TABLET.EvilKosh - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
To make Android tablets really successful, the price point needs to be more competitive with the iPad without sacrificing the current feature set.pipegig - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I guess i am going to win this one.I need it to start programming some my new ideas.
sthiggins - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Love to see the next round of tablets come in at around $400 with all the bells and whistlesdrewstylz - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
definitely a better screenwonslung - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better soft-keyboards, better cpus and better gamesrcleslie - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
He Anand! Make me a winner!JudgeMental - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would much like to see tablets being tethered to other computers to be used as an input device and/or secondary display.Dragon210 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think it would be cool if the made it so your tablet to connect wirelessly to any device. Like to a tv, computer, projector, printer, etc.hax0rkeith - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
3rd times a charmBoogaloo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see better battery life by integrating one of those new color e-ink video capable displays!p6889k - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
longer battery lifeAlphaVortex - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
They are expensive for an item that will likely be considered "obsolete" without a year or two. The ability to add a bit more oomf to them would be welcome.Deadeye37 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would really like to see Battery Life in the next generation of tablets to last a good 12 hours or more. It would be really nice to have a slide out keyboard for data entry ease.ChuckDriver - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I hope for better fortune in this round.rmoo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better screen and dockability like the transformer would be nice...and usb for peripheralsAmmohunt - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Don't always have a bottle opener with me for that tasty micro brew but i always have my portable seems like a perfect match!simtech - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
It should playback music for at least one week without charge so that I don't need bring my ipod.techniz - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
put me in for 1lmbesq - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
All for the valuable stuff you guys post. Eager to get my hands on a Xoom and compare to wife's iPad2.RutigerDufresne - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like a bigger battery or an easily replaceable battery.gb7 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Main think I want in any new tablet is high res retina ips display. Tablet screens look like trash after using iphone 4.mper8393 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Oue of these would be awesome to win.gilesrulz - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see an IR Blaster for use as a remote control and some kind of anti glare technology.kazenorin - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Long lasting battery!tokath - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
to be able to really game with onetzitzimitl - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I need one with a high quality ips display.Also better battery life.
On the software side I'd really like on1 to release their
camera remote app for Android.
augman2384 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see a tablet with that is good for content creation not just content consumption: I would like to see sd/XD card slot, OpenOffice or Microsoft Office, true VOIP/Skype calling over 3G/4G LTE and Wi-Fi, a headset jack or bluetooth headset support, NetFlix & On Demand video playback, DivX & MKV playback, 1080P Screen with more multi-touch abilities, long battery life.madmook - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd love to see something like HDMI video input on a tablet, especially one with a nice IPS screen.StraightPipe - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Please pick me! I want to develop on a zoom, so I can play with the hit rez!DarkNeutron - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Thunderbold ports.In light of the recent iPhone location fiasco, a good encryption/security system would also be a good idea.
I also want a app/mod to switch the entire system to use the Dvorak keyboard layout. I touch-type with this on Windows/Linux, so why not Android?
max40watt - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
So when we're supposed to enter only once, does that mean once per giveaway page, or once for this entire contest?Ah well, I'd like more battery and less weight.
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e-ink type displaysMarsmile - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
One of the future improvements I would like to see is greater battery life.MSLadyBuckeye - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
definitely improve the sound qualityscotjo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'm still pushing for improved battery life and power management. If a device like this could last 24 hours (of actual use) on a charge, that would very significant in my view. I say this because I have a phone that barely gets through the day, with only light use. I don't want to carry around a device that I'm reluctant to use.compudaze - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
better 3d graphics for games and a dedicated controllerdsmarsh - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want one of these. I hear they just came out with an updated Kindle App. I also want something to use in front of the TV. I can't get enough screens I guess?Blaze-Senpai - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to be able to download things on the tablet, send them over to a USB drive and then do whatever with them. Would be better than taking my laptop over when I just need something quick to fix someone else's computer (or download a driver)denishp1985 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think a stylus input is a must for a student. I would love to use something that is portable as a table with capabilities of a Tablet laptop. May be a kick stand so I can watch videos or read a book with ease. Projected keyboard so I won't have to carry a Bluetooth keyboard. A built in pico projector so you can watch your flash videos on big screen. Gesture controlled inputs (similar to Kinect) would be great too. Imagine surfing the web or playing games just using Gestures. This could be a long shot but a "foldable" tablet would be nice too so you can store it in a smaller space. Might as well have solar charging build into the screen or a denser battery. That's all I got!!!evergus - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I guess round 3 for trying to win the Xoom :)GusSmed - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Not that I actually expect to win, of course.XonicEQ - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
My wife dropped her brand new smart phone after having it for 1 week and the screen cracked. Those new smart phones with big screens cannot withstand any impact without an ugly case. Is it the case for those new tablets also?KTL - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
With the recent announcement of the A15 core, perhaps a mixture of 2-, 4-, 8-, or 16-core SoC. :) Of course, the price would probably escalate exponentially.jkbrennan77 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
1.) Battery Life2.) Battery Life
3.) I'd like to be able to fully use a device for *at least* a day - without having to turn off the GPS, turn off the Wi-Fi, turn off the 3G, turn off the display, and just plain turn it off.
pavlindrom - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
As far as the devices go, I don't know what would be to change in them. They are devices that only entertain us while there is not more to do. Writing an email, and manipulating excel formulas are far from the intended use here. As they are, to me, consumption devices, there is nothing I could see to be changed. I am sure that in the future, brilliant minds will change enough about them that we may find them useful, but so far they are toys. As toys go, they need to be sturdy, and the current battery life is only fair. As such, I'd say that these tablets should push the development of batteries as nothing has done it before. The rest will come as they prove to be good toys, and maybe then they will mature into useful tools.Shemmy - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
wibble.can i have a xoom?
glynor - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
As I posted before... I'd like OS updates to be directly distributed by Google, rather than the device manufacturers. Until this happens, hardware makers will continue to use new builds of the OS simply as a means to drive new hardware sales, and Android can't work well as a stable computing platform.Jkm3141 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see on Host Mode on all android platforms, mobile and tablet. It would allow app developers a lot of freedom in device integration.Grandal - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
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I would like to see more responsive camera applications.afweismann - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better screens and better heft/balance...and I second the guy who said unicornsTopweasel - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see the Quad core setup, I think the 2 Core systems use to much juice and I would like to see next ARM series with 2 big cores and 2 smaller slower more power conscious cores that reduce power usage.haninderkaur - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Hello,I need one tablet, plz.
skrawn - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
How about 3D displays that project a "physical" keyboard in such a way as to allow you to type in a more comfortable position.Menoob - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I will love to have one of these suckers :)ravas - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
An unlocked boot loader. Manufacturers locking down the devices is ridiculous.aruncoorg - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Can you consider my entry for the sweepstake?Thanks!
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I would love to be able to use my tablet as an input device for my desktop pc.menno - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I REALLY like the idea of the transformer, where it can transfer into a nebook. I want to see more products adopt this dual mode concept.I'd like to see the devices integrate better with other tech, without requiring manual synching. Like what WebOS is doing with their Tablet's/Pre's but with everything, and have it so I can have an Android laptop, and Mac computer, and a WindowsPhone and still be able to easily sync my content.
Pipe dreams, I know. But You said to tell you what we wanted to see. :)
What I want to see the most? A Xoom in the mail with my address on it.
Flaunt - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think next gen tablets need to be physically flexible. It would be nice to have a oled flexible screen tablet.Sparks_IT - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Phone attachment.codefeenix - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
sometimes a 8p8c connector would be useful if you did not have access to 3G/4G or wireless.bitroli - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
XOOM XOOM XOOM :Dbitroli - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
On to a more interesting response. The sync between phone/tablet that Palm is doing sounds awesome. I wish more phones/tables would have that, specially the swapping applications over. I find myself using my phone more often than my laptop these days (Droid 2), so if I could easily switch to the laptop when something more powerful is needed, boy wouldn't that be awesome.On the same note tablet -> Netbook idea is great, wish people would develop that concept further. Asus seems to have done a good job at starting it, but I feel like honeycomb might not be well suited for netbooks. Would be nice to have something that you can easily switch between the 2 modes, like the altrix does - the netbook has access to the phone in a little widget.
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Don't know how it would be implemented successfully, but a solar panel on the back to charge when not using..pitBullXXX - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
USB3, smooth 1080p playback.reheat - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Glassless 3Dbabyhopper - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
pressure sensetivityDestrachan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
...better speakers are a must.rocky08055 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
i would like to see solar power rechargable batteriesCanonical - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see them interface with other technologies. For example, using your tablet to control things in your house like your garage, sprinkler system, etc.bennettmarks439 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a way to dock my tablet to a "cheap" dock that allows me to hook up a standard [wired] keyboard and monitor. That way I could leave the dock at work and carry only my tablet.megastore - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Never mind the scratch resistant part, I want it to better resist finger print. I saw one at local Best Buy, and the screen was absolutely filthy.dennishodge - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
e-Ink is beautiful for direct sunlight. Can we have something else that has the daylight-readable advantages but fast refresh, color, and seamless front/back light capability?aravindp - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
All these toys and their fancy color screens die at the end of the day if they aren't plugged in.Tonysmooth89 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a tablet similar to the motorola atrix concept,except where there phone actually powers a tablet instead of being a laptop dock. A phone that could boot from gingerbread to honeycomb , with a mutual access partition so that music , picture and such wouldn't need to be transferred would be rather nifty. or through something like a thunderbolt interface you could have the phones processor run like an external boot drive from the tablet. Far-fetched perhaps but would be cool.sully213 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I've said it before and I'll say it again....wireless HDMI, whether to connect to a television at home or a projector at the office, will be a killer addition to the tablet universe.thickness31 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
The next tab I'll LUV to see should be WATER PROOF. Trust me, the water proof cases for cell phones are expensive!!Bogdobbler - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Need a smudge-proof surface so we don't spend half our time wiping off fingerprints.squashed_pankak - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I wish these would come with wireless displays.The end goal is have a single device that you carry with you and use either at work/home or wherever you happen to be. (along with a compatible display of course)
jcddude - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think the main thing it needs is for me to own one!nicecupojoe - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Something I would like to see in the tablets... Standards.-Screen size/resolution.
-Interfaces
-Pie
Voidman - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Better onscreen keyboard functionality. Huh, my comment is "apparently spam and we do not allow spam comments". So.........maybe adding some more text will help.This is not spam!!
kosjet - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Please.Lifted - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
some way to answer telephone calls via SIP apps would be niceTouchMyBox - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
In future tablets I would like graphics performance on par with the xbox 360 and wireless display technology. Playing high def games on my tv from my tablet with no wires would be pretty revolutionary in the games space.LinkedKube - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'll try for this one. Would be cool to get my hands on one of these.slash196 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
and the gimme gimmes.Diesel Donkey - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want a tablet with a USB port.302130ca - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
They need better graphics processors so they can have higher res screens. Also like I have said the last two times, better support hardware video support.joey2264_i - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Pretty please!pelov - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
cheaper price by not being tied down to a cell phone carrier. I'd like the option to buy a 3G or 4G or WiFi only device without going through a middle man who jacks the price up and limits my choices. Asus' Eeepad to me is far more attractive than any of the competitors for this reason.pingpongboss - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
bigger battery!moiaujapon - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
instant on + super battery life + touch friendlybut
-active digitizer for pen input (wacom level), integrated beautifully into the UI (ala Courrier mockups).
-lighter if possible
bokonon0 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Xoom Xoom please!FearoftheNight - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I never win these things! Help!PryNc3 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Improved speakersvanka - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Trying again.eryco - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
At least a full 720p display.Pen input for writing notes and drawing.
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laser based of course.thecrp - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like them to have USB3Daveman509 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Wireless Charging w/ a proper standardhzgone - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
i'll try again. Pick me!armz12 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
i want one!Ballanche - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Pick me! Pick me!billdcat4 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
getting tired coming up with innovationshow about physical brightness and volume dials?
hcm228 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Xoom Xoom...I would like Kinect type features in a tablet. Xoom Xoomdamiantwo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
It would be great if it had a higher resolution. Also, a stand.LordSojar - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Round 3, tossing my hat in once again.Yet again, I suggest really high quality IPS panels or, preferably, OLED panels in future tablets.
On the software side, native MKV support and high profile h.264 support (meaning we need better CPUs obviously to go along with that).
aghory1 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Pick me, pick me!!! I want one!kdttaz - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
More memory. Pick me!pdmabray - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I love my sony e-reader stylus writing. Adding that to an android tablet pc would be great.jjb5909 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Back in the day those keyboards that were projected onto a desk to type on were all the rage. I'd love for a tablet to somehow do that, providing you with more keyboard space and screen real estate to type on.Crossing my fingers, the third time is the charm, right?
jcannon1018 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
2nd post I think. I dont know if the first one went through. Interchangeable parts!. Upgradeable the ram, cpu, wifi cards, etc.kenyee - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
For the tablets that have non-sucky displays, having a way to calibrate them for image display is important...zean11 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
With all these tablets, there is just one thing missing. A PEN! While its nice that I can surf the internet and play Angry Birds on my couch, I still dream of the day when I can go paperless. I don't want to deal with a wonky on-screen keyboard and I don't want to draw with my finger. I just want a pen! So I can take notes, draw diagrams, and port it all to my computer. Pretty much, I would like a nerfed Cintiq for about $800. Is that too much to ask?mav1178 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Transparent display. Something simple, but can be used to replace entry level data entry.Redundant run-on sentence, I know.
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I'd like to see better performance.b1ster - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see a faster processor, more memory, and unlockable bootloader in the next gen tablets!Hope I win!
Lanax - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see longer battery life, increased memory, and for it to crush the iPad.cdoubleu - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Cloud syncing pleaseeagle_eye - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I will take one. Thanks!Trotwood - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see true usb support in a future tablet.extesy - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Hurray! Motorola Xoom FTW!ronnychen - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Stop teasing me and just give me the Zoom already :)bengun - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
infrared transmitter.mouse hookup
more support for video codec
upgradable ram
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I would love to get my hands on this :)Desidero - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
In the next generation of tablets, I'd like to see a greater effort to make them work well with productivity applications instead of focusing on content consumption. This would require a new input method.mydownstairsmixup - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Pleeease, this would make my year!dennykins - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Umm I'm gonna have to say we need better sound out of these. You just about have to carry headphones around because the sound quality is so poor...and what fun is it to show people youtube videos when you should be working if you can't hear the sound? I don't have a solution right off the bat, but maybe something like those film speakers, and just make the backside of the device (under the shell of course) a big film speaker (or a few smaller film speakers) and then just have some vents to let the sound pass through...idk..something0ILh6tmS - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
OS portability.totovo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
a built in projectorjwilliamtd - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
latest tablets should be equipped with Pixel Qi screens makes it ready to use under sun light. tablets are meant to take out.Make HDMI standard port available on tablets. And make the tablets to play any format played as video. Not to restrict to any particular platform.
Tech becoming very cheap, super kind of texture will be good. Also if possibe a kick stand like HTC EVO. so that we can place it any way instead of folding lids.
gabraham - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Higher DPI displays. 300 DPI or bust!mj0730 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
stylus input. seems like a no brainer..MeTechE - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'm not sure I would buy one but I'll take one for free!alephnaught - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
But I will take one anyway ;)GrJohnso - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Been eyeballing these zooms for a while now... Oh how I'd love to put one to work in my daily life...patfactorx - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I need this to show landscapes to my parrot and puppyeschofer - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I agree about better speakerssvocke - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
a more precise, Wacom-like stylus interface would be pretty sweet.Mineth - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
no whammya smooth and consistent user experience like the competition is all I ask.
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Last try!axbo - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
This is not new anymore, but a stylus is a nice addition and should be standard.DRajagopal - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
C'est Tout .kbhakta - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
self cleaning screen.....that would be nice.mZimm - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love DLNA or WiDi Tech, personally.celestialgrave - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
$400 is still expensive for mainstreamerstbonepro - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
A physical keyboard... content creation is a problem, unless of course you are the Eee Pad Transformer. But that form fact never goes quit small enough. Lets have the guts of the device capable of reducing to a smart phone size or smaller, and then let me switch on the fly between smartphone, laptop, and full desktop form factors.From there we just need more processing power and the pc will begin to die in favor of form-factor agnostic computing.
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Id like the Xoom to be able to break my friends Ipad. hahahaomar1270 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to get my hands on it, so I can slingbox games to it when I travelGhostClocking3 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
What about brain control functionality. Would be cool to opens apps just by thinking. This tech seems to starting to become reality.ckop11 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love to see them include a small wireless detached keyboard, for those times you just want something different than the one on screenbd1212 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like for the next generation of tablets to be able to dual-boot into a full OS (Mac OS X or Windows OS) and a mobile OS (iOS or Android). That'd be an awesome tablet.hawchan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I prefer the next generation tablet to be:8”x3.5” screen that makes surfing internet easy and still pocketable.
Media player also support RMVB.
Software is user upgradeable.
Support wireless N and super Wi-Fi.
Touch screen like iPhone.
hseldon - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a lower price point for the next gen tablets.abhaxus - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like integrated inductive charging on a tablet. Just set it down on the table without having to fiddle with wiresstrid3r - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Causing I'm winning!zaben - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
IR so we can use it as a giant remote.aceat64 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Here's hoping I win.JeffS - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like a screen that switches between LCD and e-ink modes so I can view it in full sunlight and save power, too.Akinos242 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Improved battery life and better internal speakers would be a nice addition to the next generation of tablets.ThomGlue - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
It's kinda stupid how every time one of these things come up I think i have a shot at it. I guess I just really want a Xoom tablet.As far as what I hope to see next from tablet PCs, the slow demise of the tablet non-PC. Do you understand me Mr Jobs?
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I hope I win. I can definitely use this during my networking classes.Dixon Butz - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I really like to see a solar powered Xoompdennis - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
In future additions of tablets, I would love to see retractable HDMI and USB cables. This would be harder to accomplish in phones, but tablets are easily large enough and thick enough to accomplish this, and it would completely eliminate the need to carry around those cables. It would also eliminate ever forgetting a cable you need to charge it or hook it up to a TV.This could be accomplished by having a cover over the end of the cord. You could pull out the cord, and it would stop at the length you wanted it to. Once you were done, you'd just give it a small tug, and it would suck itself back into the tablet for easy and quick storage.
This isn't a big flashy addition, but the practicality of it would be awesome.
Paul
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I'd like to see better screen resolution.Kaboose - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love to see some better coding allowing for multi threaded apps and for apps to be conscious of how many threads are available, and use them accordingly.SanX - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Nothing is more important for reading texts and browsing on the tablets than that, period. Xoom is better here then iPad but pixelation is till very visible.Justification for that is simple as 2x2 and solid like an iron: All these Xooms, iPads, Nooks have approximately 8 times more surface area then iPhone display while having almost the same amount of pixels! Note, that all tablets are supposed to be being viewed from the same 10-12" distance (so called best viewing distance) as cellphones or books or newspapers due to our eye limitation and physiology. Guess how much tablets still miss in comparison with resolution of regular printed journals at 300DPI?
The answer is: Xoom has to double linear pixel density to almost exactly 2560x1600 resolution.
(* hearing some developers fell to the floor. OK, ok, fine, the 1920x1200 will be perfect too. BTW, I had 1920x1200 resolution on 12" then high end Dell Laptop almost a decade ago)
Still long way to perfection. But at least right now those who play gamers and watch movies at 720p are happy.
intrawl - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I want to see new tablets with displays like Qualcomm's Mirasol or Pixel Qi. I wish all screens looked like E-Ink; it's so relaxing on the eyes compared to LCDs.pixxxguy - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd love a tablet that would bring me my morning cup of Joe.....bechols0626 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I will take one of these! I would change the price.adamcress - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Gimme two apps running side by side to get some actual work done.DeadSouls - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
User upgradable internal storage bay for SSD's is the next step to bring tablets closer to the longevity of laptops.dave_shame - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
and whistlespaproctor8 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd really like to see lower power consumption, and a beautiful oled screen sounds like a great first step toward that end.webdev51 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Pick me! Pick me! Thanks AnandTech!!jrhelmuth - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I think a screen that can be read in sunlight would be nice.agentkev - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Free is always good. Any interest in written evaluations of the units from the winners?srikanthnharika - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see the browsers for the tablets improve to a level of Chrome/Firefox capabilities. Also, I would like to see them replace the TV box and with apps provided in them.undermined - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I wouldn't mind a quick mount vesa attachment and mini displayport input so a tablet could act as a portable universal display so integrating it into more versatile workcases like car mounts or tethered HD-Dslr work would be factored in as a standard option or use it to kinda "dock" as a 2nd screen/function and still be a full blown tablet when not docked.ted8978 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like better brightness and contrast.[email protected] - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Would like to see a better interface for input, virtual keyboards are too slow, maybe better voice input?N4n45h1 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd really like these tablets to have good pen based input for some notes in class.Torran - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Continue improving battery life and enhance the available connectivity options with different technologies and connectorsrtm2 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
It is very hard to pass up a one in two-thousand opportunity of possibly getting this excellent little tablet! Not to mention the excellent universal-remote capabilities of this interesting piece of hardware, I'm very eager to hopefully get a crack at it.Airwaves - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
3rd time's the charm, I really hope I win!saharaflyco - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I love XOOM. It is definitely better than an iPad2!pk2010 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Boombox all the way!tjmm1234 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Third times the charm!! I want something that will handle Flash...That is the deal breaker with the I-Pad...Better sound, that sounds good too.Father Xmas - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
For universal remote style apps.dusty5683 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see better accuracy and pressure sensitivity for writing and taking notes.Tyler_Durden - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would love a tablet that I could also use as a TV remote.lastsoldier - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
better graphics...no lag...chbarg - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I would like to see support for Hardware EncryptionThanks
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Let's see WHDI included when it gets cheap and small enough to fit inside these super thin shells!elgrego7 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
SD card support.noidea1263 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd love one of these. And what would I like to see in the future? Better PDF support, I always have problems with the larger files.vicbdn - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a 4:3 android tablet. More choice, the better.shanal - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Something I'd like to see in the next generation of tablets would be more hardware acceleration and lower power consumption. Also I can't wait to see what the UI of Android is going to be like for the version after Honeycombwrich12 - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
What might be cool would be a 3d tablet... either a 3d display or perhaps the tablet can project a small 3d hologram which you can manipulate. Or maybe project a keyboard on the table so you can tap away and not lose any real estate if you are trying to do some work or if you're writing an email. Also, multi-monitors for computers seem to boost productivity... so perhaps do something with tablets where you can have "two monitors" such as if the screen can unfold to one side so you can have a "dual display."themikeyan - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
I Like both, but i'm more of a fan of Android's more open and customizability versus the ios devices... i guess that explains why i have a thunderbolt lolTrackSmart - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
...is needed so tablets can finally replace laptops for light duty work loads and be used as more serious primary devices for work and play. That said, they do a great job on the 'play' part of the equation and I'd love to own one!SailorsForge - Friday, April 22, 2011 - link
Higher resolution screen would be nice.BrandonMills - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I want both iOS and Android tablets in my workplace. I already have the iOS device. Hopefully I'm lucky for this Android. :)ComputerNovice22 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I want to WIN!gordian89 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Don't know about anyone else, but if these things could be used in the harsh Cleveland winter sans using the nose as a finger, I'd be set. Did I win?geek4life!! - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would like to see better battery life.sandytheguy - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
A feature I really want to see is USB charging!nubie - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
The next gen of tablets should function as a wireless PC monitor, preferably with vendor support in the drivers (nVidia I'm looking at you!)If the next gen of tablets is going to be HD resolution, then let them connect to the main PC as a full-fledged monitor, that works even in Windows games.
If the input side can be worked out, it would be great. I think the PS3/PSP already have this function. Microsoft could use a Zune 360 that can play its own games or the 360's games over the wireless link.
I hope I win a Xoom, would be awesome.
steveinmn - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
i would love to win one. i think the next generation should be nearly unbreakable. there are lots of people that have cracked their tablets.seancash - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would like to see what another posted mentioned a few days back, which is actually a touch pad on the backside of some of these things. Touch screen is nice, but on smaller screens my fat fingers just get in the way. Sure, it would be a pain getting used to though.Byrdwingz27 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Im astound with what the current gen tabs can do. possible improvements could be upgradable android versions as they are released, hdmi hook-up for 1080p, and my favorite, ability to stream from reputable sites like Netflix, but that may be something for the sites to improve. Compared to the Galaxy, the Xoom is everything a tablet should be and more. Id love to trade up!billyhurd - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'd love to see some higher resolutions in these things.sferrin - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Win me.stahm - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a tablet that is able to share its screen content with other devices wirelessly. I'm thinking of being able to fire up a movie on the tablet which could be shown on my HDTV without any wires. Like wireless HDMI, but more reliable.cookie-monster - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Well, it's worth trying, would be fun for the kid to learn.elmer92413 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
complete control over the device able to load whatever OS comes down the linewldfire - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Truly I would love for a removable tablet to become integrated into a car so that you could do all sorts of nifty things with it (remote operation, music, nav on a nice big screen, etc.), but it would really suck to have it so integrated that the loss of the tablet would render your car inoperable...lunarx3dfx - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
To this point the only company that has openly supported the homebrew communities has been HP/Palm. To root or jailbreak, or whatever you want to call it, your device all you had to do was type in the konami code and enable developer mode. HP has donated servers to WebOS Internals to help them continue development and hosting. Why can't other companies follow suit?I want to see the other companies begin to actually support the homebrew communities using their respective platforms.
manglco - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
would love onetonyn84 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
round 3 maybe?ehicks05 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would like to see better reading solutionsnedry - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
How 'bout a rugged version that I can let my 5 year-old use?penguin66 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I think a screen that can be read in sunlight would be nice.sdsdv10 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Pick me, pick me!!!Greg512 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
In order for me to consider arm-based tablets serious computing platforms, more productivity software has to exist for the various competing tablet operating systems.DawnII - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
No bezel. All real estate.Djmk - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would love to see the next generation of tablets become flexible. We're probably at the least a few generations off of something like this. Otherwise a multi-display tablet with e-ink &and a high quality LCD that alternate depending on the text. This would be especially exciting if they occupied the same space and switched seemlessly.Last but not least wireless MIDI devices would be great.
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Quad core 1920x1080 screen with games running at 60 fpsyaosun - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
It would great to have pager circuitry built into SoC sets so that all forms of communication (Wifi, cellular, and pager) would be in one device.An|mos|ty - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
It would be great for these to actually have HDMI in along with HDMI out. I think being able to use a tablet as a monitor/touchscreen could come in handy.apoklyps60 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
these tablets are cool but if only they had the option to upgrade components like memory, hard drive space, processors, and batteries. just wishful thinkingGregGreen - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
In the next generation, I'd love to see a bigger focus on video. I want ESPN3 on my tablet!chyeahgucci - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would love one of these!reded - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
native voice transcriptionOMGkragnor - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
What I would like to see in next generation tablets would be better integration with desktop and laptop computersi would like to be able to sync it with my browser so tabs open in browser would open on my tablet the same would be great with productivity software or media
as an example say i was watching seinfeld episode 25 The cafe on my desktop i could press a button and if i had a file of the same name it would bring me to the same point in the episode
other things would be obvious things like battery like and screen resolution.
also i think asus has it right with the eee pad i would like to see more docks like that to make a tablet more than a toy for big boys and big girls
raced295 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Tablets need more power, speed, efficiency, convergence. Seamless transition between accessing data across the web, cloud, pc, phone.siriancalmfrost - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Would definately like to see an unlocked bootloader become the standard. It is a massive pain to mod my Droid X.dougarthur - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'd really like to see a better way to capture a more accurate/finer signature or penmenship. I'd also would like the ability to apply that penmenship to any document and be able to send it via my online FAX imediately. Reducing the need to print out documents and then faxing manually or re-scanning a document to send it. This would be a huge benefit to business contract engagments.I see the tablet being the future of input devices, from ink, voice, and image scanning (think check uploading or document faxing).
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The input method of the tablets is what is the last thing holding it back in my mind. If a better method of input (projected keyboards?) comes about that makes things easier, I'd be happy.Rammathorne - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
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Wireless hdmi could be kinda neat on these :DFrozenDarkness - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
i wish they'd focus on making watching movies more enjoyable and that starts with the screen. please make it beautiful, high contrast, density, etc. THen make video decoding easier. Have a VLC-esque video player that decodes all video extensions instead of just reading mp4s.jaykayd - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I prefer an IPS screen, but free Xoom's have the best bang-for-the-buck.AVgear - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
It needs USB trickle charge.Lite Beer - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
need 4Gtester42 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Would like to see just how much of my laptop and KIndle usage will move to a XOOMblueaurora - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Built in flap case/low profile keyboard/stand. Easy to design.Better battery life!
More streaming applications for entertainment purposes.
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Better sound indeedProspero - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would love to see a higher pixel density for reading and maybe a built in kickstand like my EVOpres_pharm - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I need good enough horsepower to run heavier Flash websites such as my EMR practicefusion.com and I am not associated with practicefusion in any way.MaxPower555 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would like to see a better user input. Maybe a keyboard that is project from the tablet on any surface.misterjohnnyt - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
The next gen should have a full mirror finish on the back, so that girls will always have something to distract themselves with while driving.Che - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
pick me, I want to see more multi-core procs, faster, faster, fasterJyrkz - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Unfortunately i have never used an tablet, but i would like to see Intel i7 and ATi inside tablets. And with a bigger screen ofc. :DBrodyTTU - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would like to see better video acceleration & handling of more codecs. It'd be great to not have to encode a video for each of my devices (media pc, ipod, Apple TV2, Android phone, etc.)tabish121 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'll take one, or two...InsanePervert - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Why not?gjtrain - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
10" WiFi tablet under $300 with purchase as needed 4Gmpklein13 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Would like larger screen that can fold into your pocket.SilkySmooth - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Here we go again!dbldangertilt - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
An unlocked bootloader would be niceFatalFlaw - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'd like to see better collaboration tools for use in groups/meetings. Oh, and more cowbell.kkwst2 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'm still going with that one...barryp - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'm resisting going all-in with Apple, an Android tablet sure would help.mongoosesRawesome - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
option to NOT track your movementserga_uticus - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Let it operate as a wireless display / input device for my desktop.Alternate: Is Google combining these things with Google TV yet?
notposting1 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
So you can plug in your keyboard...headset...flash drive...whatever into them and have it work. That's what I would like to see.Appledoc - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would like to see wireless tv connectivity, a la Airplay.scrubman - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I cant find my first entry?? I would like to see at least 3 usb ports and compatibility with all usb devices.code2011 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
usb portAnonononomous - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
That would be neat.zoran - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Outside-readable displays.tekeffect - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
4 coresbetter battery life
pen input
Higher Res Screen
NoFunDon - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Wireless chargingfat879 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
better touch controlsToolucky - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Some type of pen holder, better screen for out reading, and lighter.Lashek - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
It appears the saga of the lost (or stolen) iPhone prototype that the police confiscated so quickly from Gizmo is finally solve. Gizmo you got owned !dewatcher - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Better sound please!weddie - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would love a for a two in one screen. For games and movies use the IPS LCD screen and for web pages and general use, use a kindle like screen.GTDued - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would love a table with pen input.EnerJi - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'd like to see hardware accelerated WebM in the next-generation of tablets/SOC.alex141 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Lower prices would be nice..then maybe we could do away with netbooks foreverActius - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'd like to see at least one tablet with a full screen integrated e-ink display with a high refresh rate. Simple tasks like IM or email would have OEM apps that utilize only the e-ink display to conserve battery life.Sparky19692 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
This is great Thanks.Quantum Mechanix - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Tried one at a Best Buy the other day and it was quite nifty.eldertru - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I want a terabyte hdinorbital - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Multi-boot options: iOS (yea right), Android, Win7, Linux, etc....
Panel Technology: IPS (something clearly viewable in broad daylight)
Screen Size: 9"
Screen Res: 1080i or 1080p (higher pixel densities in general would be nice)
CPU: (fictional) 32nm version of Tegra 2 or "Tegra 4" quad-core 2.3GHz on 22nm
Battery: max. of 16hrs. w/ 32nm version of Tegra 2 -or- 24hrs. on "Tegra 4"
Storage: 32GB, 64GB or 128GB built-in options
RAM: 3GB or 4GB
Ports, Wireless, etc: WiMax, WiFi, IR, RF, Bluetooth, USB3.0, HDMI, & 1.8" SATA or PCIe SSD option
Weight: 20oz max.
Thickness: max .5"
and the last interesting option....
Innovative screen technology: color e-Reader (E Ink) technology and IPS LCD technology integrated into the same screen as a switchable option
I tried to keep this relatively realistic... we obviously cant cram a GTX590 into the thing... lol
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gimme gimmeKrynj - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would really like to see some sort of Nexus tablet, that gets 100% untouched Honeycomb straight from Google, and I'd prefer it if HTC did the hardware. No proprietary USB ports, nice crisp screen with enough horsepower for 1080 playback, and solid battery life. And of course, launch with a few slick accessories and docks.owlpost80 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I want them unlocked so they are more like a computer than a cell phone. I want to put whatever I want on it.usama_ah - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would like to see the amazing capabilities of Microsoft's Kinect hardware/software incorporated into the next generation of tablets. This way tablets would sit on a stand on your desk (using up less desk space) and you can interact with it from afar, not necessarily having to hold it in your arms. Of course the standard touch-screen interface would remain, but the tablet should be intelligent enough to know when you want it to behave in a Kinect-like manner. So for example as we've already seen someone put together a Kinect solution to the Google Mail April Fool's joke, I would love it if my Android tablet alerts me to an e-mail I could motion to it to start opening the e-mail as I'm walking towards it to (or even to read it from wherever I'm sitting).thehighhat - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
color e ink display with capacitive touch screen and stylus and sub 10ms responsivenes and 11 in diagonal and less than 0.5 lbs and dual core with 1GB+ mem and expandable flash storage and built in wifi, optional hd camera, multiple usb, accelerometer, gps, full disk aes hw assisted encryption, freedom to flash OS w/o restriction, less than $1000. full hw specs available for 3rd party devs. hotnesstjf81 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
A small projector option like what's on the samsung galaxy beam phone would be awsome for both work and play. Adding 3d to it would make it even better.bhima - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
A built-in stand like the EVO has. Also, it would be nice if they could make Gorilla Glass not so dang glossy (and no, a matte-style screen protector is not good enough).piratepanda - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I have a checklist of things I'd like to see:Lighter, brighter screen, faster, better battery life, cheaper.
If the progression of tablets is anything like that of notebooks, I think all these will happen.
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I'll give this another try. . .What I want to see: Pico Projector that can double as a projected keyboard (maximizes screen space while maintaining portability)
martyrant - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'll go with choice of operating systems, because then you can unlock the capabilities of ports/hardware further would be my guess.Crossova - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Tablets need facial recognition or fingerprint secure login. I think this would make them more likely to be accepted into enterprise enviornments.turbo_911 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Very nice of Anandtech making a giveaway. Good luck to everyone.Novatel - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would like to see one of these tablets in my hand.Timewasted - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I want better ways to input data.JaimeX - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
3D screen and a dvd player....4jenngren - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Looks cool! :)ussfletcher - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
This would be really cool to have!darkpaw - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Needs better sound (especially ipad device)WillieB2 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Better user interface, like thumbable "keys" along the left and right edges.txlonghorn - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I want to win one.gbyss - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
last minute entrymich22 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Xoom Xoom plzlgoldson - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'll try for the first time, Thanks Anand!!!{NG}Fidel - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Come on Annand let me see wht I can push the Tegra to do!rumit579 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would love to see better support for higher quality video. like more codec support for media usage like mkv and divx running smoothly and better sound to bootjonesyx - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Always wanted to try out the I-pad's competition.cwitzel - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would really like to try one of these on for sizeVizir - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
better HD playback and screen! oh, and make sure to keep the fastboot unlock!Ottscay - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I've been a bit under the weather and almost missed this one. Ok...I'd like to see inductive charging on the next Xoom (or other tablets) to be released. Being able to set the device down on an end table or some other device would be much nicer than having to plug it in, but with the cost of chargers already fairly high ($70) price of admission becomes prohibitive if we also have to drop some serious coin on a new back cover (and of course with tablets they are generally built in anyhow). So please put inductive charging into the next iterations.jkula - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would love to see fully unlocked devices in the next generation of tablets.... oh pleeeeeze make it so.jknig - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
It would be neat to see some type of user-replaceable battery source in the future to allow for long remote usage from the outlets,adegan - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would really like to see the next generation of SoCs incorporate more powerful 3D graphics. There is a lot of potential to see gaming dedicated ARM based devices once the graphics improve a little more. A generic series of Android based consoles that all have access to the same game app market for games would be interesting.Shani2008 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would like to see them improve the cost, since I'm poor and don't have one yet, well until I win this one. :) :) :)quailallstar - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I would love one of these tablets. I could so use this for school and organizing my life, lol :)sailswift - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'd like to see OLED screens.Gpaiva - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
if WiDi gets popular that could be a cool featurebgovanlu - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
The key to the next generation is physical flexibility!schwinn8 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Things I'd want: longer battery life, IPS (or other high quality) screen, ability to use other hardware (USB keyboards, etc)LolzGeorge - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Whoops wrong forum?baymon - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I want Scribe technology on tablets.manoj252 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I use the USB ports on my Notion Ink Adam to load files from flash drives all the time. HDMI out is also a very useful feature.Kamaaina94547 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I hope to win a Xoom!jimmi102 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'd like to see the Xoom have the ability to control your TV and Audio system. It would take an add on hardware to your entertainment system.Jim
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I would love to see carrier-unlocked tablets.Becuase I absolutely hate having my hardware tied to single US cellular carriers.
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Lower pricesfgamson - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
would improve security.also would love to see rfid reader & transmitter built in, for nfc.
miltduds - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
xoom pleaseOne1-Two2 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Some decent 3D screens that do no give you severe headachesheat_miser - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Well, I'd like to see a quad-core Cortex-A9 with 2 GB RAMrvdbijl - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
If you push harder, it manipulates an object further inward. Cool when you think of the 3D applications...wujkiw - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
trying one more timeappliance5000 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I should win this thing because I'm nice to children and old ladies and stuffAirZurk - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I've said it twice and I'll say it again, good pen input!Normaltechman - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
The next thing i could say is make the device impenetrable to external liquids. The biggest problem i have with the iphone is that i constantly have to make sure that all the ports are safe from water. I have an otterbox defender, but sometime I feel that that doesnt offer the protection thats not needed, mic and speaker ports. I would like to see like headphone ports that are completely sealed off from the internals. Speaker and mic ports that have some sort of channeling system where a. water cant go in and b. where even if an case blocks the port, the mic and speaker are able to still give reasonable sound quality.Narcofis - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'll try again also.Stas - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
is my post.freddy_c_two - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Means I won't have to buy one. Although Google REALLY needs to firm up the OSjimi727 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Free 4g!ickyv2 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Hope I win! :)Rezpharmer - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Competitors need to Cupertino need to focus on software support. I like the customizability of the Android platform, but applications lag behind.dochood - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'll take it... plz.rajopotamus - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
i want my web experience to be identical to my pc...so i dont have to worry about apps for media consumption.Wbut1 - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
Tablets should be $300 and have keyboard attachmentsMoney Loo - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
I'd love to see higher res screens. =Dehagaman - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
improve the bat life!cowboydroid - Saturday, April 23, 2011 - link
So is the XOOM...but not with my own money. I'd take one for free, though.Qmzn - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I want to SSH then VNC to other computers, use it as a touch midi controller, read this website on the can, and then dip it in the blue gel and bounce it around the room, in that exact order.Insomniac - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
It would be cool to see a 3D screen like the DS has. Watch 3D movies, devs could have a field day on a much cheaper platform to develop on.Reliant - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a tablet that can be viewed in direct sunlight better!a5s5b5 - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
A more polished Android OS with a larger app selection on the Market.a5s5b5 - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
A more polished Android OS with a larger app selection on the Market.dumpsterj - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
once again id love some side by side multitasking please :)uncola - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
if intel widi is unfeasable how about a pico projector dockcarlhdonky - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Having EMU's are great, but virtual buttons suck! How about a real thumbpad/buttons or a "dock" with said buttons in it.galeener - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Wouldn't mind getting one for freedark9t316 - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Integration with other household devices, beyond cable boxes.bgold2005 - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
1. email client with html2. cellphone address/contacts sharing
3. google calendar w/ autosync
ratana - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I need 8 GB DDR-3 to feed the quad-core and another 1 GB each for the GPUs. Who cares about battery life? Can the speakers and addin some good hardware for headphones. Add-in suppurt to 2TB SDXC and we're done since I can plug it in anywhere I go.This is about content consumption, not playing molasses-slow mario bros.thralloforcus - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
unlocked boot loader really would be quite wonderful. that or a built in sandwich makermisterglass - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I'd like to see thinner bezels and a good implementation of dual screens.stoneoscone - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
A better virtual keyboard scheme would be a plus.anindrew - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
While there are some gapless music apps on the Android Market, it would be nice to see the stock Android music player suport that whether on a Tablet or smartphone. Also, how about a mobile TV antenna. Mobile TV is coming (in the US), so it only makes sense for portable devices to use it.ZivNYC - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
But i'd rather have a galaxy 8.9Chopp5 - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I'd like to enter in this contest. One thing I'd like tablets to have is better performance, with the same power draw. For now tablets would be a gift I'd give my mother. The exact reason I want this.Zensen - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I've always wanted a tablet for this purpose (drawing, handwriting recognition)seems these new tablets are still deviating further away from that but its not all gloom for me, I do like the online and multimedia capabilities of these modern tablets.
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It would be awesomeTylerTech - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I would like to see a native comic (cbr) reader with touch to zoom text boxes.maverick55 - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I would like to see the ability to connect to IBM iSeries, whether by app or some other way so I can get access from my office.Tishshawn - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
First try, I have been dying for one of these, it would be prefect for school and keeping up with world events, games and whatever else I can put my mind too. Please choice me......Lifedelinquent - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
USB mouse support for gaming!jleach1 - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I'd like to see lightpeak/USB3, better hardware codec support, and better battery life optimization!!!!chapagetti - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Trying again!mrwizer - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
More battery life.shaolin95 - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I need one :-)Slayeristight - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
It would be nice on the coffee table or on a trip for easy internet access.ervinshiznit - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Try again?rastamanphan - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Third times a charm! (/fingerscrossed)chemist1 - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
entryBillzTTND - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I saw this in the local mall last night! Great product. Best Buy Storetolasar - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Upgradable Table. The ability to swap ram and gpu would be nice.nic'd - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Love to see the price come downa2zFan - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
How about a nice set of stereo speakers...tukkas - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
cheaper, lighter, faster, open access to appsbhspencer - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
3rd times a charmmAdMaLuDaWg - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a Moto branded bluetooth gamepad compatible with this device._xerces_ - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I would like to see a faster GPU.garz - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
12/14 hr. batt.aubie11 - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
I'd like see tablets with the option for a matte screen and built in Wacom digitizers for use with photoshop.Sahrin - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
SDXC support.TrustedOak - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
More battery time, better display (one I can see while outside) and more RAM.bzsparks - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Please add longer battery life, thanks.mesiah - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
As I said before, wacom digitizer and a solid note app and I am in there like swim wear.mrshmir - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Some may be able to get away with having wifi to control their television, so IR isn't so necessary. Better sound and better battery life. Someone has to figure out how to extend the battery time.ZixacunX - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
3D kee kee keecyrusfox - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Once again I still think the most needed featuer in these tablet devices is the ability to wirelessly display the image on a screen so the viewing for others is easy and unobstructed. Somthing like Widi or Vivu.sethiol - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
Would love to get a Xoom....alokaa - Sunday, April 24, 2011 - link
It would be great to see more location-aware settings changes, perhaps even redefining modes of function (similar to dock or car mode).natrons - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I'd like to see better visibility outdoors and longer battery lifepaulteini - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
big money!doug166 - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Seems to the order of the day, more cpu/gpu performance!jhsimons - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
That is alllungjian - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I'd like to see a tablet with USB external drive support and basic video editing capabilities. It would be great to be able to make a quick video or start a large project in the field, then continue editing by transferring the EDL to a PC.Reziarfg - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
As selfish as it sounds, I wish there were a way they could get x86 CPUs in there for better compatibility with current software.hotsacoman - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
A Duke Nukem Wallpaper.pablo1215 - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Im really hoping for more ram to take advantage of all the quad core goodness coming later this year.PrinceMyshkin - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Im not sure why I'm thinking this, probably a built -in ATSC tuner (with antenna). (Not sure if the current gen has this or not).Otherwise...unlockable bootloader for sure.
Gunbuster - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I want an awesome camera so I can leave the point n shoot at home.mmarc76 - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
less bloatware for sure! and Steam!andrewapold - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
one-use disposable tablets!temujihn - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
May be 3rd times the charm!!!unbellum - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Somehow I doubt I'm that luckyzengonzo - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Greater interconnectivity with other devices and home elements.These devices have the capability to become our contemporary datapads. Let me control other devices in my house with wifi power switches. Connect to my thermostat. Link to security cameras and lights around my house. Stream video directly to my television so I can conveniently present something to friends.
All of these things can be done presently with some mucking and a variety of applications, but it would be much better to have it all seamlessly integrated, as it should be by this point.
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I'd love to see an fully rooted / unlocked shipping version to let power users do what they want without potentially voiding a warrantyBeastGTS - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
You can't go wrong with making it lighter and improving battery life.dcianf - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
We need more like the Asus Transformer. Maybe a cheaper dock without the battery in the keyboard.Furien - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
4G... I wants it on my next gen EVERYTHING.RancidFerret - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
againInfoTiger - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Wish me luck.VRSCD - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Would like to have one.Exirtis - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Other than the obvious features (processing speed, battery life, screen quality, etc.) I'd most like to see an improvement in the touch resolution of the screens, both in grid density as well as levels (i.e. sensing varying pressures). This is largely because of my desire to use it with art programs where pressure sensitivity and sensor resolution are key. Such features could likely find interesting and novel use with new applications as well.donebu - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I'd like to see better battery lifewiggumpd1 - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Battery life is always an issue with android devices!hambone - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
USB portshasherati - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
They are putting FM tuners in phones... why not put an HD TV tuner in a tablet?
Scott586 - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Im in for this 3rd giveaway. Give us higher resolution options please.ashkool - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I would like to see 3D display capability.jebo - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
woo hooo!Doggiedog - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I want one!ghost55 - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I would like to see a tablet with a wireless connection to a personal HUD like the Goldeni display.R2Namru9 - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Kinda like duck duck goose, I'll run in circles for 1.Suaave - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
It will be great if I am a winnnier. I need a xoom.Suaave - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I meant to say a winner. I need this xoom.brian2p98 - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Is a very good priceMmmmmBeef - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I would like to see more battery life!rlkelly - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Along with the capacitive touchscreen, I think adding Wacom's pen tech would be the next evolution.HocusPocus - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I agree that some sort of pen tech might be useful in certain cases.Jnutt - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
itwould be nice to have speakers at least as good as those on laptops.Stiffy - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Thank you Anand for always having giveaways. I've always wanted to have one!eallan - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Sound and screen are key to a better tablet! Higher res and quality please!ezridah - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I want the next gen tablets to be able to support a broader range of media files. I want to be able to hook it up to my home theater so I can watch a movie in HD on my 50" plasma and also be able to get the 5.1 surround sound as well. Instead of needing to have the movie as an .mp4 with only 2 channel audio (a la iPad 2) I'd like to be able to play a .mkv with 5 or even 7 channel audio support. Why do I have all this awesome home theater stuff and my (supposedly) awesome tablet device doesn't take advantage of it :(uallas5 - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
make em unlocked so we can upgrade the OS for as long as possible, not just a year or so like most phones.JDMTSX - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Send me some love.....by sending me a XOOMnoguru - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
"keyboard" or touchpad on the back of a tablet for input. There is a lot of unused real estate on the back of the tablets that should be considered.fallenstar - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
3d technology without having to wear glasses.tpxiong - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Third times a charm right?kaarukun - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I would like to see a tablet running something like a mirasol display. I want a tablet were I can read my technical books more fluidly and I feel that something of that design would be good to have. I find staring at a backlit screen for hours is straining on the eyes (not to mention difficult in daylight) while the slow refresh rate of e-ink is too frustrating to deal with when trying to reference different sections or diagrams on multiple pages.QuothTheRaven - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Third time's the charm!Vajra - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Would be nice to have increased theft protection. Maybe a fingerprint scanner. Remote tracker. Remote activated whoop-whoop siren.CheBuzz - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Unlock the bootloader. Simple, easy, effective.SunDvlAdvocate - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Would love to see a competent document mark-up system for a tablet that would let me write notes on my .pdf and word documents as if with a pen. (I know there are a few out there, but none work well).reapergato - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
fingerprint scanning for unlocking!Fenrir3050 - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I certainly wouldn't turn my nose up at one of these, but as for what I would like to see in a tablet?I like the Atrix but it's not perfect. How about a phone that's just a bit larger with a smidge larger screen and powerful processor. Make a tablet screen that I can plug it into if I need more video real estate. Ideally I want my entire computing environment wherever I go, usable by simply plugging it in.
Vyger - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Thanks ANand!
Krause - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
Mini HDMI or Display port input so when docked it can be used as a high resolution secondary display for your computer.hien34 - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
higher pixel density and better battery life!Graviton - Monday, April 25, 2011 - link
I agree with the comments about allowing the installation of other operating systems and so forth.gamester5525 - Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - link
Hope I ZOO...OOO...OOMM...MMM away with this!twidget - Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - link
I'd like to see the ability to natively share files and browse my home network without having to convert files or play other games.fbausch - Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - link
stupid that i need to have a cell phone and a tablet. give me a tablet that does cell phone functionality!capriskye - Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - link
i'd like to see faster cpu and graphic rendering.bhuel - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - link
Unlocked, let folks install whatever they want on them. Would make a nice hackintosh :)IBKevin - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - link
A small thumb or D-pad in the corner to be a more serious gaming machine. Build it in, make it detachable, I don't care - just add one!mletayf - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - link
For media consumption (and reading ebooks) the black levels can't be beatMagnusHawk - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - link
Who couldn't right? They should have radar antennas in the future. I can think of lots of reason for that.krisvek - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - link
I'd like Host USB to be available as a standard on mobile devices, to enable greater use of peripherals. I'd also like to be picked for this contest :)gqukyo - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - link
NFC, though probably not as useful on a tablet rather than a phone...Taikero - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - link
Pen input is my most desired feature in some of these smaller tablets.armando87 - Saturday, April 30, 2011 - link
I would like to see more tablets or smartphones with the dual OS's one for the device itself and the other for a full desktop experience when connected to an external monitor and Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.Lashek - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - link
what i was expecting was, without mechanical designs ,commonplace,something that separate one tablet from another ,original design ,tablets been around for 6,000 years per say "the Ten commandmend tablet ?" instead i get intricate computer basic programming built upon C++.I want a tablet that original,built upon new D++,and not lacking in the higher qualities of the human languague.did i for get the new webster dictionary word bling bling, i waNT INTERGRATED GRAPHIC ,AND CPU.INSTEAD this tablet is a ebodiedment of the Droid x ! I hate Google ,I hate Apple I hate windows phone .Firefox can you save us? Please create the world a new smart phone ?
Lashek - Monday, June 13, 2011 - link
I believe in the laws of probability ,look at the Dallas maveriks ,a bunch of old NBA players who finally got their NBA ring .So since i verily rarely won any thing .this will be my fist?'.
Lashek - Thursday, July 28, 2011 - link
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