Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet inking very nice - Thinkpad Tablet General

I was able to get the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet and really like the use of the stylus. The ThinkPad tablet is running Honeycomb 3.1 and is like most tablets except for a few things. Has some nice security features to enable remote wipe, it encrypts the external SD Card.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jboEPr6ziiQ&sns=em
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Any one else have this yet? Root? Any Developers?

Got my yesterday!!

got mine yesterday as well. It is good enough that I am selling my G-Tab and my Fujitsu Q550. Inking support with Writepad and notes Mobile is very good. Acer Iconia case works well until i get the Lenovo case.
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trying to reboot to recovery. any ideas what the button combo are?
By the way, anyone found usb drivers for this thing? I checked Lenovo's website and nothing. Called their tech support, but it was a monkey.

Is it possible to convert mobile notes to pdf?

I was looking at this tablet and was wondering if the pen itself is pressure sensitive like the HTC Flyer or that new one thats coming to AT&T?
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I wonder if I can get this here in India for the same price, $99. Been waiting to buy this for a while.

anyone know if it's possible to load the pdf app with annotation capabilities from the Jetstream onto the Thinkpad? Seems superior to ezPDF or RepliGo.

Notes app ported
It would be great if we could get the notes app from the Jetstream/Flyer ported to Thinkpad. The evernote integration looks great.
Anyone know if this is possible?
I would post a link to the evernote blog post about it, but I do not have enough posts yet. If interested, go to evernote's blog:
blog [dot] evernote [dot] com and look for the post "HTC Tablets and Evernote" from 09-02-2011.
I would love to have that notes program on a 10" tablet, but $700 plus contract is way more than I can spend.

too expensive to make it worthwhile IMO
and it's only a Single processor
i'll much better go for any of they existing dual core android tablets

According to the Lenovo website, the thinkpad (the tablet with the pressure sensitive pen) has a tegra 2 dual core 1 GHz. And with a wifi only version for $500 is more in line with my budget. Just would love to have the note app from the htc jetstream.
And the att website lists the jetstream with a 1.5 GHz dual core snapdragon. So, I am not sure what tablet you are referring to as being only a single processor.
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Realize now you were thinking of the ideapad instead of the thinkpad. It is only a single core (and also not worth it in my opinion). However, the dual core thinkpad, I think would be quite handy with the pressure sensitive pen.
I am an architect and frequently have to make sketches and annotate drawings during meetings, on the construction site, etc... Having them automatically sync to my evernote account (like the htc app) would be great.
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gatorarchitect said:
It would be great if we could get the notes app from the Jetstream/Flyer ported to Thinkpad. The evernote integration looks great.
Anyone know if this is possible?
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I have installed the Evernote program and their Skitch add-on (they bought the company and made it freeware for Android: http://thenextweb.com/apps/2011/08/...android-app-ready-ios-and-windows-on-the-way/) and it works but it crashes frequently. Seems to be a problem when using the pen while the hand rests on the display at the same time. The built in lenovo application works fine though - and it recognizes the pressure of the pen too which Skitch doesn't.

Does the Lenovo come with an app that let's you draw on pdfs with the pen?
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a124 said:
anyone know if it's possible to load the pdf app with annotation capabilities from the Jetstream onto the Thinkpad? Seems superior to ezPDF or RepliGo.
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I'm trying to find an answer for this too for the exact same reason. I'm a total noob to the forum but I believe the appropriate action here is *bump*

Yes, search YouTube. I saw someone demo it.
I have watched every YouTube I could find on this tablet up to Sunday. Despite its suboptimal layout of ports and cameras I am ordering one: hoping amazon gets some stock soon cause I don't want to wait a month on Lenovo!
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Does the Lenovo come with an app that let's you draw on pdfs with the pen?
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HERE you go!!

rosedillinger said:
I was looking at this tablet and was wondering if the pen itself is pressure sensitive like the HTC Flyer or that new one thats coming to AT&T?
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Yes, it is supposed to have 256 degrees of sensitivity. I will post more once I receive mine.

did it use android??
oh no ,,I love windows ~~~

Related

What are some features you feel are missing?

You know, the more I think about the Xoom the more I feel like it is missing 1 key ingredient. A built in IR sensor thing for the T.V.
It would make a great universal remote! I've seen plenty of high end remotes that have the same dimensions. Plus what a better way to tie in Google T.V.
I could see a t.v. guide app on the Xoom where you touch the program you want to watch, and it changes the channel for you, or sets the DVR up to start recording.
what is a feature that you think can improve upon the Xoom?
well if you use tivo I believe there is a remote for that. PS3 integration will work as well.
It's too big for a remote, and the battery life isn't there. Most connected TV solutions have wifi remote interfaces. IR would be cool, but it was never the most successful feature in phones. Side note, isn't it possible to run a 3rd party IR blaster from the top mounted headphone port?
Like this thing http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/redeye-mini-converts-iphone-ipad-or-ipod-touch-into-ir-beaming/
EDIT: It's missing a kickstand.
Does encrypted PPTP VPN finally work in Honeycomb?
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There's already a Google TV remote in the Market. I have the Sony 40" Google TV and the Android app works great.
edit: the app uses WiFi to control the TV.
well, not everyone has a Google TV...
I wasn't trying to start a debate on only my topic, just asking what everyone wants to see in an Android tablet. Thats a feature I would like.
...stares..
ok now what would you like to see...
There is no SD card I believe
..atleast there is a slot for one hah
.....
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I've read conflicting results on the SD card. The official specs on motorola's website does not list an SD card slot / expansion. others have said it comes disabled by default and will be enabled via a software update post release. Sill others say it comes with a usable SD slot.
No idea 100% though. If it's excluded, I'm not going to get one.
Same thing for full HDMI output of the screen. I don't think I want it without it, and I can't confirm / deny that it can/will do that.
Face recognition software
How about some productivity integration. I've got no problem with Google Docs as it is, I just don't enjoy opening a web page to type, what if I'm offline? I haven't been with android for a while so there could be a decent native app that I don't know about.
I've looked at the Tablet version of Quickoffice which looks quite impressive, though the considerable lag put me off.
A lower price tag
yen223 said:
A lower price tag
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Then buy an Archos:
http://www.archos.com/products/ta/index.html?country=us&lang=en
Or go to Sears and get a ViewPad 10: <edit>
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00382001000P
Or go to Walgreens if your really cutting a tight budget:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/computers...-android-tablet-no-prescription-required/4185
Or even get a Galaxy Tab for $399 (special activation price) at best buy...requires in store activation or you'll pay $499
If you cant afford it, then buy something you can. I wish it were cheaper, but I also wish my car and house payment were cheaper too.
Antiskunk said:
How about some productivity integration. I've got no problem with Google Docs as it is, I just don't enjoy opening a web page to type, what if I'm offline? I haven't been with android for a while so there could be a decent native app that I don't know about.
I've looked at the Tablet version of Quickoffice which looks quite impressive, though the considerable lag put me off.
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www.quickoffice.com/quickoffice_connect_suite_android
generic.imitation said:
...I could see a t.v. guide app on the Xoom where you touch the program you want to watch, and it changes the channel for you, or sets the DVR up to start recording.
what is a feature that you think can improve upon the Xoom?
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Comcast has an app that does this already, so its definitely possible
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Comcast has an app that does this already, so its definitely possible
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I wish Cox Communications would show some initiative and make an app. And they wonder why I download TV.
A earlier release date
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A earlier release date
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Yea I'm a little annoyed. Original rumor had it being released yesterday. I was counting on that date for a week or two before I heard the 24th. And now that might not even be the day. /cry
Versions for all cell carriers like the Gal Tab... oh and 600$ or less for contract price... on Sprint
A Amoled / Super Amoled / Super Amoled Plus would be appreciated instead of TFT LCD. TFT looks super reflective

Give me some reasons why I should get a Xoom and trade my iPad 2

I want to hear from Xoom users some advantages on getting the Xoom. I currently have an iPad 2 and it's cool but there is no JB for it yet. I saw some articles on Google IO today and was amazed at the USB host support which would make it awesome for emulators.
What are some advantages you guys think would be? I currently own an Evo so I'm familiar with Android. I'm more interested in knowing the cool things you can do with it. I found someone in CL who is interested in trading his Xoom for my iPad 2. Thanks.
Reason #1, it gets you away from Kool-Aide drinking mac-bots who think everything has to be white.
Anyone else have a constructive response?
gqstatus0685 said:
I want to hear from Xoom users some advantages on getting the Xoom. I currently have an iPad 2 and it's cool but there is no JB for it yet. I saw some articles on Google IO today and was amazed at the USB host support which would make it awesome for emulators.
What are some advantages you guys think would be? I currently own an Evo so I'm familiar with the Evo. I'm more interested in knowing the cool things you can do with it. I found someone in CL who is interested in trading his Xoom for my iPad 2. Thanks.
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Those of us who show our loyalty to google will be rewarded with land and women once the takeover is complete.
Additionally, flash is neat, USB hosting, I'm fairly siked about google music. Greater customization. I'd wait to see how 3.1 runs but it looks very promising in the dev notes.
you are not bound to itunes, you can customize your UI, your notifications wont interrupt you, its positioned to be compatible with a ****load of other devices, hdmi ready, amazon and sony love android
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Anyone else have a constructive response?
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How is that not contructive? Apple confines you to their standards. Time to open up and do what the user wants to do....Coca-cola taste a ton better than Kool-Aide
Best advice I can give you is just read the reviews and see if you like it. Seriously read up.
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Upcoming ice cream sandwich!
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http://cameradojo.com/2011/04/20/my-take-on-android-tablets-vs-ipad/
dunno why you need convincing ... just check out the features and play with one at a best buy.
Is Google Body available for the Xoom? I'm interested in that. I'll still have my 1st gen iPad so I don't mind trading it in. Are their any cool things you can do with it like connecting bluetooth devices, etc?
One thing I hate about the iPad 2 is the camera. I took a picture of my daughter up close and it was so blurry I thought she was a UFO. I think it's rated at under 1MP.
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dunno why you need convincing ... just check out the features and play with one at a best buy.
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I played with one at Best Buy but it was molested beyond recognition. There was so much stuff scattered all over the screen I didn't have the patience to look through it. I wanted input from someone who owns it and has played with it for over a month.
Are the apps catching up? What I mean by this is are there a lot of tablet apps out yet or just phone apps.
gqstatus0685 said:
Is Google Body available for the Xoom? I'm interested in that. I'll still have my 1st gen iPad so I don't mind trading it in. Are their any cool things you can do with it like connecting bluetooth devices, etc?
One thing I hate about the iPad 2 is the camera. I took a picture of my daughter up close and it was so blurry I thought she was a UFO. I think it's rated at under 1MP.
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see, something you could have easily checked online Google Body is one of the "made for Honeycomb" apps. It was released along with the XOOM.
gqstatus0685 said:
I played with one at Best Buy but it was molested beyond recognition. There was so much stuff scattered all over the screen I didn't have the patience to look through it. I wanted input from someone who owns it and has played with it for over a month.
Are the apps catching up? What I mean by this is are there a lot of tablet apps out yet or just phone apps.
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Plenty of tablet apps and "tegra HD" apps available.
Also, pretty much every app I've tried that didn't specify Honeycomb support worked anyways. the "HD" games are spectacular (youtube "pinball HD honeycomb" ... it's 2.99 USD (2.84 CDN haha) and it rocks.
multitasking, much better webexperience than safari, flash support
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Starting a thread like this is just to fan the flames of fanboyism. Don't come on this forum and try to stoke fires. Go try them out and make your own decisions.
I actually purchased the Ipad 2 and received it about 2 weeks ago. It took me less than a week to call Apple and request and return package. I then went into Best buy and purchased a Xoom.
Here are the reasons why:
- FLASH: I watch videos online all the time, and most of them are sites that use flash
- Being able to just download a mp3, an image, or even videos right from the browser and save it wherever I want to
- Being able to open the downloaded file with the app I want
- Being able to connect my Xoom to my PC at work and transfer whatever file I want
- Being able to customize my homescreen to my liking
- Notifications
- Widgets (I just hated that fact that I always had to go to the settings to activate bluetooth or wi-fi for example
- Now with Honeycomb 3.1 announced, I'm really not regretting buying the Xoom
h_zee13 said:
I actually purchased the Ipad 2 and received it about 2 weeks ago. It took me less than a week to call Apple and request and return package. I then went into Best buy and purchased a Xoom.
Here are the reasons why:
- FLASH: I watch videos online all the time, and most of them are sites that use flash
- Being able to just download a mp3, an image, or even videos right from the browser and save it wherever I want to
- Being able to open the downloaded file with the app I want
- Being able to connect my Xoom to my PC at work and transfer whatever file I want
- Being able to customize my homescreen to my liking
- Notifications
- Widgets (I just hated that fact that I always had to go to the settings to activate bluetooth or wi-fi for example
- Now with Honeycomb 3.1 announced, I'm really not regretting buying the Xoom
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Thanks. I'm going to pull the trigger and do the trade. I still have an iPad 1st gen so I can fall back on the apps I love like Netflix. Hopefully they hack other OS's on the Xoom like Linux. Thanks for all the positive responses from the few of you who weren't just looking to increase your post count.
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In short, it's not quite a slick as the iPad 2 and there are nowhere near enough tablet specific apps, but imo the browser is better, it's more customizable, google maps is far better as is the multi-tasking. But you should know that HD videos will require re-encoding due to the Tegra2 chip and it's limitations.
I think the biggest reason you have already mentioned in your post.
Jail-break.
iPad2 is a Jail. It needs to be broken.
I used to be an iPhone user (3GS and 4G).
I am sick of being told you should do things this way and if you don't , you are screwed.
Xoom and all other android device brings me "freedom" in what I OWN.
Specifically in terms of functions
0. Flash
1. You get much better camera (5mp back, 2mp front facing)
2. You have the rights to root it, install customized roms/themes
3. You can install third party apps freely.
4. You can flash kernels to overclock your CPU to 1.5Ghz while iPad 2 is stuck at 1G max
5. You have strong Dev community to create stuff. as long as there is a need. Apparently it requires certain level of computer proficiency but from what you mentioned, you definitely have it.
6. You have google rolling out more and more exciting updates and with an open source concept, the market share of Android will bypass iOS by much and developer community will definitely notice this part of the market and create apps (commercial apps) around it.
7. many apps you know what is going on because you can see source code.
8. To someone who may worry that iPad apps are more than Honeycomb apps, I think at the current rate of brining new apps to platform, it wont be a problem a few months later at all.
9. Oh, you can install and dual boot Ubuntu in it.

Transformer: Ask Before Buying

Hi all!
I'm really really near to buy an Asus Eee Pad Transformer..
I will use this tablet for:
Offline GPS when driving
Remote connect to my PC (at home) to programming while not at home (example at university)
Drawing on it if it's possible
Surf Web, send email and so on
Playing some android games
But..I've got a few questions about it:
Using it for drawing it's possible?
Dual-boot with Ubuntu/Debian without losing warranty?
Future update to Android Ice Cream without rooting?
What about battery substitution?
Wait for Transformer2 to have a lower price?
Wait for PadFone to compare?
Thanks in advance to anyone that would respond
bruuuno said:
Using it for drawing it's possible?
Yes, no as accurate as a tablet or paper though
Dual-boot with Ubuntu/Debian without losing warranty?
No linux just yet
Future update to Android Ice Cream without rooting?
Who knows
What about battery substitution?
Its not removable, you can buy the dock though
Wait for Transformer2 to have a lower price?
...
Wait for PadFone to compare?
Do you want a phone aswell?
Thanks in advance to anyone that would respond
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10 char...
Using it for drawing it's possible?
Yes
Dual-boot with Ubuntu/Debian without losing warranty?
Not without losing the warranty, and it hasnt been achieved yet but probably will be
Future update to Android Ice Cream without rooting?
no way to know this yet
What about battery substitution?
not user changeable.
Wait for Transformer2 to have a lower price?
but then you'll want the tf2 and be waiting for the tf3. It's a vicious cycle
Wait for PadFone to compare?
meh
Thanks for the quick answers
I would like to know how is drawing with this tablet..
If i connect via USB the tablet to my PC..is it possible to draw in the tablet and see meanwhile in the PC screen?
I mean: is it possible to use the tablet as a simply handwriting input peripheral?..
And a Tablet for 200€?
bruuuno said:
I will use this tablet for:
Offline GPS when driving
Remote connect to my windows 7 PC (at home) to programming while not at home (example at university)
Drawing on it with a stylus
Surf Web, send email and so on
Playing some android games
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But the transformer costs 499€ with docking station and 399€ without..
For me now maybe it's too much..
Would you please recommend a good tablet that costs around 200$ that fits my needs?
thanks
How can you do offline GPS? Google maps requires data connection.
Use Navigon or Sygic Aura from the market, at a price. Check out the Android apps forum, I vaguely remember seeing something about a way to use Google nav offline.
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There's a rumor that Google is working on some major offine features coming this summer (Google Docs, etc) but offline Google Maps is rumored to happen. This will be Awesome!
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Ok for the offline GPS I will probably buy an app ..
And for the tablet to buy?..any advice?..
transceiver said:
How can you do offline GPS? Google maps requires data connection.
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Either cache the maps or get a better program called CoPilot 8.
Ok thanks ..
But the main question remains: which tablet to buy?
I would like to take the Asus Transformer..but now I haven't the money for that price..
So.. Which tablet for 200-250$?
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bruuuno said:
Ok thanks ..
But the main question remains: which tablet to buy?
I would like to take the Asus Transformer..but now I haven't the money for that price..
So.. Which tablet for 200-250$?
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If you can't afford the tf then the other tablets are certainly out of the question too unless you buy viewsonic 7in android 2.2 tablet.
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I keep seeing deals on slickdeal/1saleaday/etc. for archos or viewsonics that are like $80~$200, but who knows if they are good for you.. (i don't know their stats)
Stylus Question
Ok at last I'll have an help from my parents to buy the transformer ..
I'll order in internet and meanwhile I'll buy a stylus in the same site..
How is the MYMOD iPen for 13€?..someone's got it?
bruuuno said:
Ok at last I'll have an help from my parents to buy the transformer ..
I'll order in internet and meanwhile I'll buy a stylus in the same site..
How is the MYMOD iPen for 13€?..someone's got it?
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Search the Accessories forum for 'stylus'. Four threads come up with different stylus.
bruuuno said:
Ok thanks ..
But the main question remains: which tablet to buy?
I would like to take the Asus Transformer..but now I haven't the money for that price..
So.. Which tablet for 200-250$?
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Go to craiglist or kijiji and look for a used ipad 1.
You probably won't have a working GPS in a tablet for $200 to $250. I previously owned the Barnes and Noble Nook Color but sold it to get the transformer. You can install CM7 OS on it or Honeycomb and it was great. I believe most will say that for $250 it is the best bang for the buck. Especially when build quality and screen quality are important. It really was a great device I just wanted something that would play flash well in the browser so I figured the TF would since its a Tegra 2 processor. But boo, it sucks too. The Nook was handy being a little smaller too. But for me the keyboard dock won me over.
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You probably won't have a working GPS in a tablet for $200 to $250. I previously owned the Barnes and Noble Nook Color but sold it to get the transformer. You can install CM7 OS on it or Honeycomb and it was great. I believe most will say that for $250 it is the best bang for the buck. Especially when build quality and screen quality are important. It really was a great device I just wanted something that would play flash well in the browser so I figured the TF would since its a Tegra 2 processor. But boo, it sucks too. The Nook was handy being a little smaller too. But for me the keyboard dock won me over.
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Flash is flawless for me.
tekkitan said:
Flash is flawless for me.
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I've done quite a bit of research on forums about the flash in browsers and it is NOT flawless. You seem to be the only person saying that it is working perfectly.
I'm not talking about the youtube app. That is NOT flash. It's html5.
720P in the browser plays okay, but it does not play smooth by any means.
Do this test on youtube in your browser.
youtube.com/my_speed (since I can't post links yet I took out the www so just add that back in the beginning)
Hit the 'show video' link and tell me what your frame rates are at 720p.
If you have a frame rate of 30fps or more, then you're very lucky that Asus sent you the only transformer with hardware decoding in your browser. But somehow I doubt that.

Advantages of Kindle Fire over the HTC Evo View?

HTC Evo View is available for $220, so for $20 extra, you get:
Standard Android OS, and Snapdragon (vs. forked Android and custom PowerVR) for far greater compatibility with apps in Market
GPS, Bluetooth, microphone, camera, hardware buttons
32GB internal storage with microSD expansion
As well as other optional features (use of Sprint's network for 4G, digitizer pen for note taking), but you do lose out on:
Dual core processor (it's single core, but clocked at 1.5GHz vs. 1.0GHz)*
Simplistic, intuitive, design of the GUI (more of an opinion)
Access of direct Prime content, and access to borrowing books from Amazon
I'm leaning more towards the HTC Evo View, and returning this device >.>. Are there reasons not to?
*I don't know if you can compare clock speed directly with different architectures (Snapdragon vs. PowerVR), so take that clockspeed comparison with a grain of salt.
I have both and the View destroys the Fire. I haven't used the Fire in a week now since getting my view. HTC Sense makes a world of difference on this thing, its really nice. Don't discount the cpu either just because it is single core, it is really fast.
If you havea choice, get the View.
I have the Flyer (basically wifi only version of View) and a Fire. The only advantage of a the Fire over the View, in my opinion, is the Amazon video app. I put the amazon app on my Flyer and video stutters. However, I can watch Amazon video in Dolphin browser.
Also, not a lot of development on View at this time (more dev on Flyer). With low prices on View, more devs may get involved. I'm not a dev, but I ordered a View yesterday and will probably keep my Flyer as a backup.
If I had to choose between Fire and View, I would get the View.
The Flyer's bootloader can be unlocked; the View can't.
http://htcdev.com/bootloader (click on Supported Devices List)
Revolutionary supports HTC View (express) 1.09.0000 and 1.13.0000
I thought the HTC Evo View was discontinued.
krelvinaz said:
I thought the HTC Evo View was discontinued.
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Do believe that is why it is so cheap.
I just bought the view. For the price point right now I think its a good way to go. I have played with my fathers fire and Im glad I chose the view. We bought a couple more view over the fire for both of my sister's christmas gifts. I can't seem to get Amazon instant video to play through the browser though. It looks like it buffers the fails. Any thoughts? (post written from my view.)
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I just bought the view. For the price point right now I think its a good way to go. I have played with my fathers fire and Im glad I chose the view. We bought a couple more view over the fire for both of my sister's christmas gifts. I can't seem to get Amazon instant video to play through the browser though. It looks like it buffers the fails. Any thoughts? (post written from my view.)
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Amazon instant video works best for me using dolphin hd browser on my Flyer.
sleepycharlie said:
I just bought the view. For the price point right now I think its a good way to go. I have played with my fathers fire and Im glad I chose the view. We bought a couple more view over the fire for both of my sister's christmas gifts. I can't seem to get Amazon instant video to play through the browser though. It looks like it buffers the fails. Any thoughts? (post written from my view.)
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Interesting comparison. Couple of questions:
1. How's Bens Outlet? Reputable?
2. Will View be able to be upgraded to ICS?
Right now I have KF and while I like it, the lack of physical buttons and memory are not great. I think that ICS will fix button issue, but memory is still a concern long term. If upgrade path to ICS on View is feasible, I would consider it.
Thanks.
KF owner right now but thinking of getting one after Christmas to see it goes down to $200. I think the Evo View is a better deal. GPS, Cameras, far more memory, and Honeycomb on it's way (hopefully), plus the optional 4G is much more for only $20 and if you wait it may go down to $200. either way, Evo View sounds better.
i don't know, i'd still get the kindle fire just because it's going to get a lot more developer support.
the view is discontinued and it's single cored, i'm not sure on the dev-scene for it but i know it has honeycomb ports.
EDIT: not ports, i mean actual leaked builds of honeycomb from HTC
but a lot of people are working on ICS for the fire which is going to be awesome.
however, the view has the pen feature so if youre going to do a lot of writing you should get that. but also HTC sense tends to slow down and youre going to be on a single core as well so it really depends what you're going to do with it.
i'd still just get the kindle fire.
Htc slashed prices for Flyer in India to a lot less and even I was in dilemma to whether go for it or buy fire which I had to get shipped from US.
But with all the development here and seeing Fire is a new device with dual core processor, I bought Fire. Still to get it though, one more week.
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The Flyer's bootloader can be unlocked; the View can't.
http://htcdev.com/bootloader (click on Supported Devices List)
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It may not be officially supported but it's possible with Revolutionary. I literally just did mine like 10 minutes ago.
Basically development & some of the Amazon features are the only real advantages to the Kindle Fire, IMO.
I've played with the KF a few times & it seemed pretty good aside from the lack of buttons. I kept finding myself 'stuck' with no visible way to get back to the main menu. I was still ready to buy one until I found out it has no bluetooth & no sd slot. Those are dealbreakers for me. I shopped around more & decided on the Flyer but everywhere was sold out of that. I finally ended up with the View today & after having played with it all day, I definitely made the right choice. You just get so much more with the View. The KF is still more ereader than tablet, despite how they market it. The only things I don't like about the View are Sense(the first thing I installed was ADW), lack of a camera flash, Sprint's craptastic 3g, longish boot times, and the lack of a search button. All pretty minor things, IMO, when you look at everything else it offers. I was initially concerned about it being only a single core, but it is 1.5ghz & it's plenty fast. Easily one of the zippiest tablets I've ever used. Lack of development is a bit of a downer, but I'm happy with just being rooted.
And the pen just rocks. It may be a gimmick, but I love it. I use it all the time
esoh said:
Interesting comparison. Couple of questions:
1. How's Bens Outlet? Reputable?
2. Will View be able to be upgraded to ICS?
Right now I have KF and while I like it, the lack of physical buttons and memory are not great. I think that ICS will fix button issue, but memory is still a concern long term. If upgrade path to ICS on View is feasible, I would consider it.
Thanks.
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1. Don't know, but they take paypal, so I should be protected.
2. I doubt it will get official ICS, maybe from dev community, but I wouldn't count on it.
Where are you guys getting the info that the View and Flyer is discontinued? It's still on HTC's main site (as their only 7" tablet), and Google search shows that tis only a rumor, based off of Best Buy not listing it on their site anymore.
HTC did promise Honeycomb on the View/Flyer, and ICS for HTC Evo series of phones; maybe HTC Evo View might be included in the latter.
Other that a few video apps pretty much nothing takes advantage of dual core processors on Android. The View (and Flyer) are noticeably faster than my Fire. The screen isn't as nice but it's still a good screen not one of those cheaper ones that only look good from one location. Add in 4x the memory, a GPS, SDHC card slot, real buttons and so on. If you want a great ereader that can play some games and run some apps get the Fire. If you want an Android tablet get the View or even the Flyer.
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Damn I wish. I could have found that deal. Lol I would have bought that instead of Amazon Fire.
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amrn4s said:
Damn I wish. I could have found that deal. Lol I would have bought that instead of Amazon Fire.
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You can still return the Amazon Fire for full price (minus shipping*) 'till January 31st 2012.
I plan to, after my View comes in the mail.
*Buyer's remorse is covered at 100% minus shipping; you could lie and brick the device and say its broken for 100% recovery (including recovery shipping), if you so desire .
butterflygirl said:
Amazon instant video works best for me using dolphin hd browser on my Flyer.
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Thanks! That's a cool browser and I'll probably continue to use it. However I still can't get Amazon instant video to play through either Dolphin or the stock browser on my view at the moment. I'm surprised there isn't an app for it yet. Anyone else able to play Amazon instant video on the HTC evo view?
Also I was under the impression there was a micro hdmi out when I bought this but no big deal for me. Has everything else!

Microsoft has released onenote for android :)

And I love having all my notes everywhere I go now with my wp7 and android tablet. Works really well if anyone has any use for it.
Oooh, could word be next? Please say so, in general tablet office apps are appalling.
None have all these simple features:
1) Spell Check
2) Word Count
Both are extremely important.
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Not sure but it is interesting
My main reason for picking up a WP was all the built in office integration, but its nice to at least have this. And I haven't had any luck with any office apps as well so it would be great.
Nice Thanks for the info. going to download this
One step closer to Office for Android. /success
I'll gladly fork over my money to MS if they make a full Office Suite for Android especially for tablets.
for me: padroid+ and jotterpad. although evernote and noteeverything are ok too.
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