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Why Google Isn't Pushing Android For Tablets

Brad Linder of Liliputing posted an interesting analysis today about Google's reluctance to endorse Android for tablets. Linder argues that while there may be legitimate concern that Android just isn't polished enough for devices without phone access (because some apps need it), it would be smart for Google to segregate the apps themselves, so users can simply know which apps will work on Wi-Fi-only tablets. But from Google's perspective, he observes, "pushing a version of Android that isn't exclusively for phones could be all it takes for Chrome OS to be dead on arrival."

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  1. Re:Well... by larry+bagina · · Score: 5, Funny

    With Chrome, you can focus all your attention on ads without being distracted with other software.

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    Do you even lift?

    These aren't the 'roids you're looking for.

  2. Re:Well... by Daengbo · · Score: 3, Funny

    I see you got the talking point memo Jobs put out this week.

  3. Re:they all suck by Karlt1 · · Score: 2, Funny

    iPad numbers are still like Commodore 64 numbers at this point.

    I don't think you realize how well the Commodore 64 actually sold....

  4. Re:Well... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    sorry you bought a crappy phone.

  5. Re:Well... by Patch86 · · Score: 2, Funny

    It actually really worries me that you had to post this reply. Have we really reached the point where people have forgotten that you can buy things from hardware shops? Do people now really believe that hardware must always be dealt with through a carrier, who owns the device over you?

    I feel like I should blame somebody for this. I want to say Apple, but that might just be habit.