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So I'll admit, I've been pretty disappointed that iOS users have been getting a collection of great Square Enix ports including Secret of Mana while Android hasn't really gotten any love from Square Enix. But today, Emily over at Square Enix, shared the word that Imaginary Range was out for Android and I got excited.  Imaginary Range is an interesting blend of comic reading with action-RPG elements.  Essentially you're reading a comic book, but interacting with the events unfolding through mini-games.  It's a pretty neat concept and perfect type of game for the phone.  I haven't spent much time in it yet, but the illustrations are a delight to look at and overall the app is very polished.  I'll share some impressions once I actually play through it some today.

But for those interested, you can grab Imaginary Range on the Android Market now.  It is free, a 44-meg download ... and one complaint, there's no app2sd - which is strange for something this large.  But Square Enix has said that they'll be providing updates to the apps including new chapters to the comic, so hopefully app2sd is coming.

Just about a week after I successfully ordered my Motorola Xoom, it arrived today at my front door.  Unfortunately I had quite a bit of work to do still, so I threw it on the charger and let the battery get nice and full before I dove into playing with it.  So with about six hours of tinkering around with the Xoom I figured I'd post up some impressions and go a little in depth on why I chose an Android tablet over an iPad (or iPad 2) and just my general thoughts on Android in general and the direction that tablets are heading.  There's probably going to be a lengthy post after this jump as I'll just start regurgitating everything that's currently in my brain, but if you're really wondering what the differences are between an iPad and a Xoom and which one may be for you, the post might be worth reading.  So check it out after the break if you're interested, or just want to know how the Xoom feels in the hands of your everyday nerdy consumer.

After successfully jumping on the 25% off deal that had a small window of opportunity due to a Motorola coupon snafu, I've been anxiously awaiting confirmation that my order was shipped.  Unfortunately I didn't select two-day shipping at the checkout - I was too anxious fumbling around for my wallet, sitting in the middle seat while 18,000 feet in the air on a US Airways flight - so I'm stuck having to wait for UPS to Ground it to me for a Friday delivery.  Makes for an early birthday present to myself, can't wait to tinker around with it!