Real quick question: Ive been wanting to treat myself this christmas with a samsung tab, but the only thing I don't know is which carrier I should buy it from. I don't truly ever plan on using a data plan on this rather just wifi, so which one has the best features all together on it? I heard ATT had the best tab because it has the most internal memory, is this true? Thank you!!
I don't have one (yet) but from what I understand.....AT&T and TMobile have 16GB internal whereas the Sprint and Verizon have only 2. all models do however have the open microSD card slot
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372723,00.asp
"the T-Mobile and AT&T versions have more built-in memory: 16GB as opposed to the Sprint and Verizon models' 2GB."
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Hi,
I am in US this week, and found out that a non-contract Galaxy Tab cost only $599 (sprint and verizon).
While I understand that most phones in US are sold as locked, I am not sure about Galaxy Tab. I asked the best buy staff, he told me if I don't buy it with a contract, it'll be a WIFI-only tab (so I thought it's a locked) but he went further to say because Galaxy Tab has no sim slot.
Is it true? If not, (as I thought Galaxy Tab will have a sim slot) does a international sim card work on the US-based Galaxy Tab?
I suspect it's essentially a locked tab (that couldn't accept other sim card except the respective telco one even with a sim slot), otherwise, $599 is really cheap. but I need confirmation.
zenkinz said:
Hi,
I am in US this week, and found out that a non-contract Galaxy Tab cost only $599 (sprint and verizon).
While I understand that most phones in US are sold as locked, I am not sure about Galaxy Tab. I asked the best buy staff, he told me if I don't buy it with a contract, it'll be a WIFI-only tab (so I thought it's a locked) but he went further to say because Galaxy Tab has no sim slot.
Is it true? If not, (as I thought Galaxy Tab will have a sim slot) does a international sim card work on the US-based Galaxy Tab?
I suspect it's essentially a locked tab (that couldn't accept other sim card except the respective telco one even with a sim slot), otherwise, $599 is really cheap. but I need confirmation.
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The Sprint and Verizon Tabs have no SIM slot as they are CDMA devices. The T-Mobile and AT&T Tabs do, they are GSM/UMTS (though on different bands)
Both will work in on GSM/HSPA/UMTS networks though neither has voice capability built in.
You can flash international firmware to add this to the AT&T version with little effort, and it will be a full quad band for voice and EDGE data. T-Mobile is more problematic to flash.
All are SIM locked, but unlocking them is really quite trivial.
Best bet is to buy the AT&T version for $650.
Croak said:
The Sprint and Verizon Tabs have no SIM slot as they are CDMA devices. The T-Mobile and AT&T Tabs do, they are GSM/UMTS (though on different bands)
Both will work in on GSM/HSPA/UMTS networks though neither has voice capability built in.
You can flash international firmware to add this to the AT&T version with little effort, and it will be a full quad band for voice and EDGE data. T-Mobile is more problematic to flash.
All are SIM locked, but unlocking them is really quite trivial.
Best bet is to buy the AT&T version for $650.
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ok, so it looks like AT&T is a safer bet indeed. California tax is a killer, end up I would only save $100 plus.
I am planning to buy several (5/6) Galaxy tabs in late Feb or early March. I want to use them in a class about Android app development using Google App Inventor. The class is for introducing high school students with no programming experience to computer programming. Hence, the apps that we will generate and run on the tabs will be quite simple.
Since I will use the tabs in class, I don't need any data plan. Keeping that in mind, is there any advantage to buy one carrier's version over the other (assuming prices are same)?
The GSM (AT&T, T-Mobile)versions of the Galaxy Tab have 16gb of internal memory vs 2gb on the CDMA devices (Verizon, Sprint) Also the GSM versions seem to support bluetooth keyboards (HID Profile) whereas the CDMA versions do not. So in my opinion since you are not going to use data anyway get the AT&T or the T-Mobile.
Are there any other reasons to choose one over the other? I want to buy one, but don't know which to get. I'd only be using wifi. Is there more support for one than another?
I can tell you the regular retail price of the Sprint Tab without contract is 499.99 and it may only come with 2gb of internal but it does have a 16 gb sdcard. Also Sprint will be selling a bluetooth keyboard for it so I'm not sure what the status of BT really is.
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GSM versions from T-mobile and AT&T are compartible with the rest of the world and enjoy most of software innovation. If you are comfortable with updating the tab firmware yourself GSM versions would give a lot of choices and software released by Samsung to non-US users. Both GSM Tabs support Wifi 802.11n at 2.4GHz and 5GHz, frequency which is free from interference because most of people use 2.4GHz.
The is a wifi only version of the tab for $350 at bestbuy.
Could you use a no name cheaper tab? I see them on craigslist for $150 with android 2.1.
You have to find out which one is the cheapest because without a data plan, you will pay out the yang.
Best bet is to check xda marketplace and see if anyone is selling theirs.
Cowboom has a galaxy 7inch tab special with sprint 3g.
Not sure if its a true deal since I'm on at&t, but i'm sure XDA's cooked something up regardless to make this thing decent.
http://www.cowboom.com/deal-of-the-day.cfm
FYI - Sprint model has only 2GB of internal memory unlike VZW, AT&T, and T-Mobile versions which all have 16GB built-in. That said, they all have microSD slots.
same boat
my vzw sgt only has a 2 gig internal data partition as well(grumble, grumble, :\ )
hi, i want to purchase the nexus 7 lte but it's important that i be able to use it with my existing verizon data plan (eventually). i've read the threads and understand they will be certifying it (eventually). i don't want to wait to purchase it so i want to make sure i'm buying the correct model (for verizon activation later). i noticed there are 3 versions being sold at google playstore: 1) with AT&T sim, 2) with T-Mobile sim 3) Unlocked. would the unlock version be the correct device to get or will they be coming out with another model, once verizon completes their testing and certifies it? thanks for any advice.
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hi, i want to purchase the nexus 7 lte but it's important that i be able to use it with my existing verizon data plan (eventually). i've read the threads and understand they will be certifying it (eventually). i don't want to wait to purchase it so i want to make sure i'm buying the correct model (for verizon activation later). i noticed there are 3 versions being sold at google playstore: 1) with AT&T sim, 2) with T-Mobile sim 3) Unlocked. would the unlock version be the correct device to get or will they be coming out with another model, once verizon completes their testing and certifies it? thanks for any advice.
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I purchased the Google Nexus 7 LTE (2013) which came with the T-Mobile SIM.
I took my microSIM card out of my Samsung Galaxy S4 (verizon) and put it into my Google Nexus 7 LTE (2013) and verizon LTE data worked fine. I forwarded my Verizon phone number to my Google Voice number, and used the N7LTE as my phone for a week. However, I found that GrooveIP and Talkatone apps would sometimes miss incoming google voice calls even when I was using WiFi for data. So, I moved my verizon microSIM card back to my phone.
It is my understanding that all three models of N7LTE offerred by Google are the exact same tablet. The only difference is which promotional microSIM card is included in the box.
Good Luck,
Howard
P.S. I do not know if Verizon can see that I am using the phone microSIM card in the N7LTE tablet. If Verizon can see this, then it is possible Verizon can take actions like dropping data service or cancelling my account or whatever else one can imagine. I do not know if Verizon can see which device the microSIM card is installed in. I also don't know if Verizon cares or not.
robbgo said:
hi, i want to purchase the nexus 7 lte but it's important that i be able to use it with my existing verizon data plan (eventually). i've read the threads and understand they will be certifying it (eventually). i don't want to wait to purchase it so i want to make sure i'm buying the correct model (for verizon activation later). i noticed there are 3 versions being sold at google playstore: 1) with AT&T sim, 2) with T-Mobile sim 3) Unlocked. would the unlock version be the correct device to get or will they be coming out with another model, once verizon completes their testing and certifies it? thanks for any advice.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2456807
I made that post for new buyers like you. All 3 versions work on all 3 carriers. Buy the t-mobile one since theyre the same price and keep the sim with free 2gb data for a rainy day. You can use your existing sim (microsim) in your new tablet until it is certified, which, knowing verizon, could be a long wait. Just know that if you have a nanosim or a traditional sim card then you will need a cheap adapter.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2456807
I made that post for new buyers like you. All 3 versions work on all 3 carriers. Buy the t-mobile one since theyre the same price and keep the sim with free 2gb data for a rainy day. You can use your existing sim (microsim) in your new tablet until it is certified, which, knowing verizon, could be a long wait. Just know that if you have a nanosim or a traditional sim card then you will need a cheap adapter.
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thanks for the advice. i have a micro-sim from my droid rzr which i believe works with the nexus 7, so i should be good. - robb
I'm looking for an inexpensive, quality tablet that I can use with a pay-as-you-go SIM from Lycamobile. I'd prefer android 4.1+, capacitive buttons on the bezel, a decent display, and an SD card slot; The original G Tab seems like the perfect and least-expensive tablet which meets all of these requirements. After searching and reading the forums for a while, I'm still unsure as to whether I should go with the P1000 model or if I can simply unlock an AT&T or T-Mobile model. Are there any pitfalls to the carrier-locked models other than that I'll have to manually unlock them? Can I use any of these models with android 4.1+, data, and voice, all in one working package without bugs or trade-offs?
Thanks for any input!
depends on where you and which network you are with.
for USA AT&T, to get 3G data, you can only use the AT&T model or the equivalent one (Telstra, Canada Bell, or Mexico?)
Same deal witt T-Mo.
P1000 is the safest bet.
A T-Mo one should also work in Europe/Asia. It has extra band but still has the usual bands.
The Android 4.1+ is non Samsung stock. Samsung only has official ROM up to 2.3
Make sure you get the unlocked model. Unlocking via meddling with the EFS is risky and not always working.
priyana said:
depends on where you and which network you are with.
for USA AT&T, to get 3G data, you can only use the AT&T model or the equivalent one (Telstra, Canada Bell, or Mexico?)
Same deal witt T-Mo.
P1000 is the safest bet.
A T-Mo one should also work in Europe/Asia. It has extra band but still has the usual bands.
The Android 4.1+ is non Samsung stock. Samsung only has official ROM up to 2.3
Make sure you get the unlocked model. Unlocking via meddling with the EFS is risky and not always working.
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I'll do that then, thank you
Edit:
Have you guys seen the new Dell Venue 8 and 11 Pro models? They're insane! The 8 Pro is a little 8" x86 quad-core tablet and the 11 Pro is a full i5 machine, complete with Transformer-style keyboard dock (with integrated battery). I might just replace my laptop entirely and forget about buying an Android tablet, killing two birds with one stone.