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Alduin

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42. I used Honeycomb on an Acer Iconia A500 that I once owned...

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 01:22 AM

Sep 2012

and didn't care for it. I have a new iPad now and love it. Just like the iPhone, the UI is so much cleaner and sleeker than anything on the Andorid.

What it comes down to is personal preference, I guess.

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It feels so good to be free of that cult Blecht Sep 2012 #9

high five! Vehl Sep 2012 #11

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Interesting. enlightenment Sep 2012 #21

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In other words, it is like, and responded to, like any other brand name product MadHound Sep 2012 #22

Siri in the sky ... GeorgeGist Sep 2012 #24

Apple users are like the Taliban? Robb Sep 2012 #25

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I was an Android user for many years... Alduin Sep 2012 #35

About the UI Vehl Sep 2012 #40

I used Honeycomb on an Acer Iconia A500 that I once owned... Alduin Sep 2012 #42

I see Vehl Sep 2012 #43

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Reread my posts Vehl Sep 2012 #49

I wasn't referring to quiet Android users Bonobo Sep 2012 #50

Absolutely right. begin_within Sep 2012 #57

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You're welcome...The Onion is always good for that! joeybee12 Sep 2012 #60

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