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Hi guys,
After checking all the reviews, discussions and spent quite some hours in the store playing it, I can definitely feel the new era of tablet is coming. The 7" display is perfect for reading and the weight is not a burden for single hand holding. But the thing is I already have a i9000 (Galaxy S vibrant from Bell Canada using on Fido) with 6GB of mobile data. I am currently debating if I should jump in the TAB bandwagon now... Can someone share some thoughts on the following:
1. What's the future of Galaxy tab? I've been reading quite a lot of online articles and lots critics are saying the current android versions are yet to be ready to be served as "tablet" OS. What do you guys think?! I am pretty sure tab will get 2.3 in early next year but will it be getting 3.0 as well (official, not by XDA-gods)?
2. Like I mentioned, I already have a i9000 with me all the time, I really do not think it will be good idea to swap the sim card between teo devices all the times. I believe many of you here have a nice smartphone (android/iphone/BB...) with data plan. Tell me, how do you manage two "smart" devices with one sim card so you do not pay data twice!?
3. To be honest, I do not see myself talking with a 7" tab upside down. I know there're bluetooth solutions (hand free), but any other thoughts?! I saw someone's review on the SE liveview, but I personally think this device is yet to be matured but the device got very good potential in the future if they keep developing it. Did anyone try to pair bluetooth hand free+liveview+tab all three at the same time? So when liveview vibrates I can quickly answer the call with bluetooth handfree...
4. Are you happy with your wifi only tab?! I will be traveling to US soon, where can I get a good price on wifi only tab other than ebay?! If I cannot manage two devices with one sim card, I think a wifi tab is not a bad choice... worst comes worst, I will use mobile AP on my i9000 to share data with tab.
Thanks for your sharing, any comments will be greatly appreciated.
cheers!
To answer question 2 I set up my mobile as a wifi hotspot and connect with my tab.
In the new year there will be a load of new tabs on the market, perhaps its wise to hold off until then.
The galaxy tab will be in the sales by then anyway
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ymlccc said:
Hi guys,
1. What's the future of Galaxy tab? I've been reading quite a lot of online articles and lots critics are saying the current android versions are yet to be ready to be served as "tablet" OS. What do you guys think?! I am pretty sure tab will get 2.3 in early next year but will it be getting 3.0 as well (official, not by XDA-gods)?
Does it really matter if it gets 2.3 or 3.0? You should always buy a device for what it does NOW, not what it could do. And the Tab does a whole helluva lot right now, today, with 2.2. Anything else would be gravy.
That said, it'll get 2.3 at the very least.
2. Like I mentioned, I already have a i9000 with me all the time, I really do not think it will be good idea to swap the sim card between teo devices all the times. I believe many of you here have a nice smartphone (android/iphone/BB...) with data plan. Tell me, how do you manage two "smart" devices with one sim card so you do not pay data twice!?
You know, I have a Galaxy S as well, been using one since July, best smartphone I've ever owned, love it.
But you what else? Since I picked up the Tab 3.5 weeks ago, I barely use the SGS for anything besides voice calling, and glancing at the weather.
Since I might use something like 30 voice minutes a YEAR, I'm seriously contemplating saying goodbye to the SGS, sticking that voice-data (and free US data roaming) SIM in my Tab and dropping the tablet data-only/Canada-only plan .
3. To be honest, I do not see myself talking with a 7" tab upside down. I know there're bluetooth solutions (hand free), but any other thoughts?! I saw someone's review on the SE liveview, but I personally think this device is yet to be matured but the device got very good potential in the future if they keep developing it. Did anyone try to pair bluetooth hand free+liveview+tab all three at the same time? So when liveview vibrates I can quickly answer the call with bluetooth handfree...
You can get vibrating bluetooth earpieces.
4. Are you happy with your wifi only tab?! I will be traveling to US soon, where can I get a good price on wifi only tab other than ebay?! If I cannot manage two devices with one sim card, I think a wifi tab is not a bad choice... worst comes worst, I will use mobile AP on my i9000 to share data with tab.
There is no such thing as a WiFi-only Tab right now, probably won't be for at least another month, and if/when it is released you'll have to hack it for Market support, guaranteed.
Also, don't count on using that mobile AP for longer than about an hour before the i9000 is drained.
Prices will come down a bit on the 3G versions of the Tab, but not a lot. The price drops in the UK were simply adjustments to bring them more in-line with US pricing, not as a panic or market correction.
I'd always recommend paying the price premium for the 3G version over the mythical WiFi-only version because doing so means you don't have to wait, you can enjoy your Tab immediately, and you have more options. Use it without a SIM and it becomes a WiFi-only device at that point, with the option to use 3G if the need arises.
Keep in mind that nobody besides Samsung has any idea what price point the WiFi-only version will come in at, if it is actually released. How can it be much cheaper than the 3G version? A 3G radio and antenna array costs only a few dollars...not hundreds. Even Apple, just about the worst gougers ever in the electronics world, only charge a $75-100 premium for the 3G version.
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roy8846 said:
To answer question 2 I set up my mobile as a wifi hotspot and connect with my tab.
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I am having major problems trying to do this, and keeping my Tab will depend on me figuring out why my mobile wifi hotspot phone works with regular computers but not my Tab
Been ready to throw the Tab off a cliff because it makes no sense when it has WEP connectivity but can't see my phone's WEP hotspot.
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I am having major problems trying to do this, and keeping my Tab will depend on me figuring out why my mobile wifi hotspot phone works with regular computers but not my Tab
Been ready to throw the Tab off a cliff because it makes no sense when it has WEP connectivity but can't see my phone's WEP hotspot.
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The Galaxy Tab does not detect my HD2 router, I tested several softwares of the Android Market, but none connected, someone were finding the access point, but none was connecting. That is the worst!
We need a hack or something to do this work.
But my HD2 connects with the Galaxy Tab wifi router!
The galaxy tab does not see adhoc networks. You would have to use a mobile ap. Hope this helps.
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The galaxy tab does not see adhoc networks. You would have to use a mobile ap. Hope this helps.
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This is true, however some phones can create real infrastructure wifi networks like the Nexus One.
I was planning on waiting till the wifi version of the tab came out to get it and just tethering it to my phone but I ended up picking up the sprint version and I have to say that I'm glad I did. I'm paying the 30 a month for data but for me it's worthwhile. I know that better tablets will come out but I'm OK with getting a new tablet in another 1-2 years.
I have a galaxy s and the first days I used the tethering option to conect via wifi and worked perfectly.
Now what I do is different. I purchased a double line sim, wich lets you use your sim card in two different devices at the same time including the data plan.
My carrier is Orange in Spain but I suppose all carriers have this option because more and more cars are being sold with stereos that let you insert you sim.
About the future of the tab, its sure its going to be upgraded to gingerbread and to be honest I don't need anything with more power, for the use I give it its perfect and will be for some time.
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Well I've had mine for 2 months now and I can unequivocally say go for it.
The device in my opinion works best with a data-only pay as you go plan.
The tab is pretty rubbish as a phone (I find using wired or bt headsets just makes me look like a loonier and generally uncomfortable considering its size), but as an independent 3g/ edge device it saves my phone battery and gives me the option of having a connection even deep in the Russian countryside.
Agps is also important if you drive a lot using navigation, and it wont be available with the wiring only version.
Re usability - with a few simple tweaks I now have a device that runs silky smooth. No less so than my sisters ipad. My browser doesn't lag. My battery lasts 2 days with light use. My email client downloads and opens all attachments and my video player plays almost every file I throw at it. My device is dlna enabled and my initial distrust of the size has turned to a point of pride.
As I've said before, with android, there really is no spoon. It is the finest mobile tablet experience for the road. For home use you should really consider a 10+ inch, windows 7 slate.
Considering the nature of android apps, the only benefits you will see from holding off and buying a tegra 2 powered tablet that's due out in the next few months are higher benchmark scores and lower prices.
In terms of overall build quality, samsungs commitment to updates (there are already TENS OF FIRMWARE versions available) and general awesomeness, I would say tab.
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Forgive my ignorance but what is a "mobile ap" and can it be done on my WM (Tilt 2/Rhodium) phone so I can get a data connection from the phone to the Tab?
Yeah I got the tab within a week of its release in my country and yes it cost a bomb but its worth every penny paid for it! I simply love the size and portability of the tab and the fact that I can have an almost desktop level experience on it!
I love the fact that I can browse the web in full, watch videos embedded in sites, YouTube, javascripts, downloads work great, I can stream music or watch movies or read books or manga or comics, take it out for navigation while driving...the full web experience on the go! The yiuchscreen works like a smooth dream, overall device build quality is awesome...i can check all emails and other stuff...What can be better....
Sure Gingerbread may or may not improve the experience but as it stands now Froyo works like a dream on the tab...the idiot Google spokesperson who commented that Froyp was not optimized for tablets need to be kicked for shooting of his mouth!
For me the Tab is the best device till date - the power of a PC in a compact form factor...I rarely use my PC or netbook or laptops or other mobile devices nowadays...when I need to do something on the net, I reach for the tab!
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Go for it, it's worth every penny you spend on it
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I think Google very much queered the pitch for devices like the Tab when they said that Android was not optimized for tablets.
An example can be found here, where it says:
According to Barra, Android market apps "just wouldn't run" on a tablet-oriented platform, as Froyo was simply "not designed for that form factor."
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Really? I must say that I've not found an app yet that doesn't run on the Tab, though I'm sure they do exist. However, this is no different to any Android phone - there are apps that will run on some phones but not on others, even though they have the same Android version.
This comment is the real deal though:
"We want to make sure that we're going to create a application distribution mechanism for the Android market, to ensure our users have [the] right experience," he added.
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There's no formal "section" in the Android Market for Tablet apps, making it hard to find tablet specific versions - this is true!
However, everyone has picked up on the "not optimized" comment and it gets rolled out all the time by people who basically have never used the Tab in anger.
To be honest though, I think that you can consider the Galaxy Tab running Froyo akin to the iPad running iOS 3.2 - the iPad became a much improved device when iOS 4.2, but was still perfectly fine on iOS 3.2. We should see the same with Gingerbread/Honeycomb.
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Dave
Thanks guys for the support, yes, I am unboxing my tab right now and darn, I am pretty happy for it (now). But I do use my SGS quite a lot (20 min+ talk) so I need a better management between the phone and tab. I think I am a bit greedy and wish I have data eveywhere and on all my devices.
I personaly think the mobile OS evolves faster than what I can imagine and seriously after the house, car, and then soon kids, a device that will only last 6 to 8 months with further upgrade to me is waste of money. For $650CND+tax, I hope it could last me minimum a yea...
Action plan:
1. Get it unlocked and rooted.
2. Flash it to Euro+Bell modem (mine is Rogers)
3. Find a nice case (no profolio) with kickstand (any recommendations?)
I also think Mobile AP will drain way too much joice from the battery even though I have two spare batteries but it will be not so conveinent in the long run...
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I think I am a bit greedy and wish I have data eveywhere and on all my devices. ..
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Lol...welcome to the club...I have a second sim from Vodafone with an unlimited data and voice plan, under the corporate plan and the service provider keeps on cribbing am not using the voice plan...
I have found the battery to last longer by reducing the screen brightness between 15-20%...
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Hey there you sexy people. I'm looking at buying a tablet, but if I'm going to purchase a tablet it *must* support Netflix streaming; this is my most desired feature. My second most desired feature is a full-size USB port, so woohoo for the Iconia!
When the unofficial (hacked) APKs came out I know people had some luck with it working on the device. My question is, does it still work, or has Netflix killed it with a server-side update?
I'm specifically looking for answers from people who have recently tried it within the last few days (or are able to try it right now).
If anyone cares to add to the discussion aside from Netflix, feel free to tell me what made you happy or angry about the A500. I know the Android 3.1 release being pushed back over and over is a big one. I'd like to hear if you are glad with your choice in tablet.
Thank you all!
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When the unofficial (hacked) APKs came out I know people had some luck with it working on the device. My question is, does it still work, or has Netflix killed it with a server-side update?
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even the hacked apk's never worked. They were mislabeled as working on that thread. i've been trying just about every hour of every day to get the market version as well as every release thats been put up on the internet along w/ build.prop modifying to get this thing rocking netflix... but alas it still isn't working.
aaaanyway, thats not to say it wont work anytime soon but the only tablet it works awesome on to my knowledge is the ipad, and i'm not counting 7" tablets because i just dont care enough about them to look into them.
and to dive deeper into what you posted about the only real gripe i have for this a500 is that its heavy, you get used to it after a while but at first its crazy heavy. Partly the size has to do w/ the usb port i'm sure, making it thicker which is unfortunate but the weight... i have no idea where its coming from after playing around w/ the galaxy tab for a bit.
good times, hope you find a tablet that works for you.
From my understanding regarding the Netflix app (this is compiled from reading many threads on the subject):
Tablets based on Android 2.3.3 seems to work fine.
Tablets based on Android 2.3.4 is a hit or miss proposition, mostly miss. The ones that don't work either have no playback or playback is at a faster speed ("the chipmunk effect" as some call it).
Tablets based on Android launches, but doesn't playback at all (at least up to 3.0.1...don't know about 3.1, will have to read the threads again). Usually says the device is unsupported.
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even the hacked apk's never worked. They were mislabeled as working on that thread. i've been trying just about every hour of every day to get the market version as well as every release thats been put up on the internet along w/ build.prop modifying to get this thing rocking netflix... but alas it still isn't working.
aaaanyway, thats not to say it wont work anytime soon but the only tablet it works awesome on to my knowledge is the ipad, and i'm not counting 7" tablets because i just dont care enough about them to look into them.
and to dive deeper into what you posted about the only real gripe i have for this a500 is that its heavy, you get used to it after a while but at first its crazy heavy. Partly the size has to do w/ the usb port i'm sure, making it thicker which is unfortunate but the weight... i have no idea where its coming from after playing around w/ the galaxy tab for a bit.
good times, hope you find a tablet that works for you.
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I was unaware of both of these things; thank you for your input, gentlemen!
i wish
In Honeycomb 3.0 Netflix does not even show up in the market on the a500 - none of the modified versions out there seem to work. Tried a million of them.
After flashing the unofficial advance leak of 3.1 for the Iconica - Netflix does show in market, everything works except actually watching anything - bombs out with a 12001 : cannot connect to server.
I would guess support will be added soon - perhaps around the time 3.1 becomes official.
I'm not the first guy to call in the attorneys but my frustration over the wi-fi issues on the stock A500 and the lack of a adequate resolution over the issues have me thinking class action. Anyone else thinking along these lines?
Im not rooted, and ive done nothing special to this thing except getting 2 OTA updates (the first one and then 3.1) and ive never had any problems with the wifi.
maybe you should just do a warranty replace?
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Im not rooted, and ive done nothing special to this thing except getting 2 OTA updates (the first one and then 3.1) and ive never had any problems with the wifi.
maybe you should just do a warranty replace?
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Many others have reported it as a software issue and I'd be without for up to a month while they "fix" a non-existent hardware issues and I have to pay shipping for the privilege.
Cause everyone wants something for nothing. Rather than just return it and get a replacement or a different brand they prefer to try dragging a lawyer into it. Mine since I replaced my first has worked flawless.
Your poll is missing some options. Like or Are you happy with the product..... plus many other options.
I'm happy with my tablet, haven't had any issues with it, and I really mean it; none whatsoever. As such I sure wouldn't partake in any class action suit.
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I'm not the first guy to call in the attorneys but my frustration over the wi-fi issues on the stock A500 and the lack of a adequate resolution over the issues have me thinking class action. Anyone else thinking along these lines?
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What wifi issues? You mean the lack of AdHoc support? That's an Android thing and bugger all to do with Acer in the first place, plus, it uses my phone's hotspot mode fine. Four of my phones, in fact. Mind you, they're all Acer's so maybe they run their hotspot in infrastructure mode instead of AdHoc...
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Cause everyone wants something for nothing. Rather than just return it and get a replacement or a different brand they prefer to try dragging a lawyer into it. Mine since I replaced my first has worked flawless.
Your poll is missing some options. Like or Are you happy with the product..... plus many other options.
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I paid a premium for the unit when it first came out. I'm not asking for something for nothing. I want a software fix for a demonstrated problem which they had 2 chances to do (3.0 and 3.1). It's like buying a new car and then being told you can't drive it for a month while they repair it. I've tried to get support and having the unit out of my hands for up to a month and paying for the shipping doesn't do it for me...I'd take a software fix or advanced replacement with my credit card as collateral, but Acer doesn't consider it something they would do to resolve what is obviously their problem.
I can't paste links yet, but a quick search of wifi and 3.1 will get you several threads.
I had intermittent problems which were traceable back to DHCP leases in 3.0 and then under 3.1, it became unusable like many others.
You wont win...
I as well am very happy with my Oxonian.very happy with my Acer monitors very happy with my Acer notebook.that I did have to have repaired.not only did they fix the fan noise issue when I sent it in.tech called me saying if I would like he would replace the keyboard and the bezel over the track pad as there were some cosmetic wear
Acer is second only to HP in sales and service.and this is only due to the fact HP has awesome tech support.
For the trolls this is my openion if you disagree its your right state your. Openion if you like do not bash mine
Nice people are much more gorgeous
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I paid a premium for the unit when it first came out. I'm not asking for something for nothing. I want a software fix for a demonstrated problem which they had 2 chances to do (3.0 and 3.1). It's like buying a new car and then being told you can't drive it for a month while they repair it. I've tried to get support and having the unit out of my hands for up to a month and paying for the shipping doesn't do it for me...I'd take a software fix or advanced replacement with my credit card as collateral, but Acer doesn't consider it something they would do to resolve what is obviously their problem.
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I paid the premium when it first came out and I noticed the GPS was not working so I returned it and got a replacement that did work. Quit whining, you should have returned it when you found the problem. Now since you waited your stuck using their support, that's how the system works.
Mine never drops connection, I have read where others are but I would have returned it. Even if you win a Class Action, the only ones that make money are the lawyers and you will still have a tablet your not happy with.
Sometimes bad things happen to good devices! That's what warranties are for. And if you didn't deal with it during your exchange period, that's too bad for you! Now you'll have to deal with the warranty procedure.
The court systems are bogged down with frivolous litigation. I have the utmost faith that Acer will deal with your rare wifi issue promptly and fairly. And if you aren't willing to take the appropriate steps to remedy the situation, I think it's highly unlikely that a judge is going to even look at the case.
Shameful, if you ask me. But that's just my two cents. Enjoy your lawsuit
I have had no problems with the WiFi on my A500. connects every time and I have never lost connection.
Moonking
The only real issues of this fine tablet are a) the dhcp lease issue, which can be manually solved in literally 30 seconds and b) the slow gps lock, which has been improved in the leaked 3.1 (the chinese version that appeared here about 20 days ago) that I use. And if all else fails, we already have custom ROMs and custom kernels that can add extra functions and remove Acer bloatware.
So, if you can't be bothered to correct the wifi issue everytime, just return your device and get yourself an ipad or something.
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I'm not the first guy to call in the attorneys but my frustration over the wi-fi issues on the stock A500 and the lack of a adequate resolution over the issues have me thinking class action. Anyone else thinking along these lines?
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Get a life?
I get 4 strong bars
Same here. WiFi and GPS works great from day one till 3.1 update. Same on 4 Iconias my friends have. If it doesn't work just return it or replace it with a new one. Much cheaper then loosing a law suite.
No issu here since the begining with Wifi or GPS of my tablette.
I'm change many times of firmware, for finaly stay with 020 stock 3.1, with all firmware i'm try, wifi always working nice, connect in less than 1s, so...
I have had the wifi problem and the fix for it is pressing the reset button up to two time. Doing once worked for me but some people have to do it twice to fix the problem. I am rooted with the adhoc fix. O be sure to turn off wifi between reset and forget connection.
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I'm happy with my tablet, haven't had any issues with it, and I really mean it; none whatsoever. As such I sure wouldn't partake in any class action suit.
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Rooted, running latest official 3.1 build and have no issues. GPS works great. Wifi works great. System is fast, web browsing is great, and I am impressed by the structural integrity of the unit - don't use any screen protection, been using my a500 hours a day and not a single scratch on the screen.
Highly recommended this unit to friends and family, who report similar experiences.
OP - maybe you are doing it wrong?
WiFi got better for me after the 3.0.1 update then alot better after the 3.1 update. Then someone on the forum suggested firmware updates for the router. Bingo!
Also I don't care much for lawyers, especially class action lawyers.
If it wasn't for lawyers we wouldn't need lawyers.
What's black and brown and looks good on a lawyer? A doberman.
There was a dead skunk and a dead lawyer in the middle of the road, what was the difference? Skid marks in front of the skunk.
Hello everybody,
during my trip to China (still here at the moment ... ) I have bought the tablet PC in subject, for 150 USD.
It comes with WiFi, 16 gb, HDMI USB and ICS 4.0.3
Now, it tested it for some time before buying, for what I paid, it is OK, but I am now eager to know more about it.
The vendor's website does not tell much, even after Google Translate
suolx DOT com
Do you have any idea about how to
Understand what hardware I have
Know which other ROM I can load on it
Improve the WiFi reception (really weak)
Thanks a lot!
me too
I have bought one as well from dx.com and have no info about it
mine is S66 though sounds the same almost
agreed the wifi is the worse reception on android ive
come across.. even when you like 3 meters away
Im seeing if anyone has superuser it as it really needs
it
if anyone has succesfully rooted let me know
Hi! I did superuser it, no big problems, I found very useful the instuctions on slate droid forum.
Now i bought another more powerful device.
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Me too.
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Hey all,
I am considering purchasing the Samsung P6800 Galaxy Tab 7.7 Plus Android 3.2 WCDMA Tablet Phone w/7.7" Capacitive - Grey (16GB) to use as my primary cell device. I would be getting the European model, so whether or not I could use it for calls is not an issue. However, I am a bit concerned that carrying around such a bulky device and a bluetooth headset to boot would be a bit much. So the question is: Should I use it for calls? Has anyone tried this before? Does anyone who uses one of these on a regular basis have anything to say about its bulk?
Thanks!
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Hey all,
I am considering purchasing the Samsung P6800 Galaxy Tab 7.7 Plus Android 3.2 WCDMA Tablet Phone w/7.7" Capacitive - Grey (16GB) to use as my primary cell device. I would be getting the European model, so whether or not I could use it for calls is not an issue. However, I am a bit concerned that carrying around such a bulky device and a bluetooth headset to boot would be a bit much. So the question is: Should I use it for calls? Has anyone tried this before? Does anyone who uses one of these on a regular basis have anything to say about its bulk?
Thanks!
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Please post your questions in the right forum, you'll get the response you need. This forum is the Galaxy Tab 10.1, has nothing to do with the 7.
it can be as a phone, but it may be a little big. Sometimes it's not convenient.
*Chokes* $655?
*Wipes eyes* I hope I'm reading that incorrectly.
-*Sent from my T-Mobile GS3*-
The speed of this tablet is amazing, I have yet to find any lag, I seen some people complain about Samsungs touchwiz as being slow and buggy, I found that out on my Galaxy S4G, but that is not a problem as I use Go Launcher Ex, a free launcher on the Android Market, and by far IMO the best launcher there is, so do not let touch which stop you from getting this tab.