Ive just sold my Galaxy Tab and now have £250 to play with.
Should I get a Vega? they look pretty good.
What are peoples experiances with this tab? Speed? Gaming? Developement?
I see you guys have fully fledged Honeycomb and thats a big plus for me........
So go on.........Convince me!
Go for it! See if you can get a refurb on currys ebay page for £140, well worth it.
Honeycomb runs really well aside from the odd browser crash (fixed with opera if it's critical stuff) honeycomb is faster on the vega than the asus transformer I played with in currys! Games run brilliantly and my buddy with an ipad2s jaw hit the floor after I told him how much it cost!
Bear in mind the screen isn't very good with regard to viewing angles or sharpness but it's fine for books and browsing and the camera is balls! The tegra 2 is fast as hell though and makes my previously fast phone seem like its crawling.
Just get one you won't regret it!
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For that amount of money it's either Archos 80 G9 or Advent Vega.
Well..........
I got one. A brand new shiny one. The refurbed ones seemed a bit batterd.
Straight outta the box it certainly seems snappier than my GTP1010 but the lack of full android features is dissapointing............good job its getting flashed tomorrow!
Im off to read up on how to's for my new vega but speaking from past experiance and previous devices I presume it goes along the lines of;
1. Root the device.
2. Install CWM as a recovery.
3. NANDROID THAT MOTHER!
4. Pick a Rom, (vegacomb me thinks), then flash away.
Correct me if im wrong with this devices processes.
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Well..........
I got one. A brand new shiny one. The refurbed ones seemed a bit batterd.
Straight outta the box it certainly seems snappier than my GTP1010 but the lack of full android features is dissapointing............good job its getting flashed tomorrow!
Im off to read up on how to's for my new vega but speaking from past experiance and previous devices I presume it goes along the lines of;
1. Root the device.
2. Install CWM as a recovery.
3. NANDROID THAT MOTHER!
4. Pick a Rom, (vegacomb me thinks), then flash away.
Correct me if im wrong with this devices processes.
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Fellow galaxy owner hear. Thinking of a Vega myself.
Would you still recommend it?
Hell yes!
Flashed it to Vegacomb 3.2 today and its quite possibly the best android device.........dare I say it..........IVE EVER USED!
The only slight drawback is no GPS but there's a workaround for that by connecting a GPS reciever.
Its like a different machine from when it came out of the box.
Are you a GTP 1000 or a GT P1010 owner?
If you have the GT P1010, go get a Vega now! Just due to lack of the devs.
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x5starguerillaa said:
Hell yes!
Flashed it to Vegacomb 3.2 today and its quite possibly the best android device.........dare I say it..........IVE EVER USED!
The only slight drawback is no GPS but there's a workaround for that by connecting a GPS reciever.
Its like a different machine from when it came out of the box.
Are you a GTP 1000 or a GT P1010 owner?
If you have the GT P1010, go get a Vega now! Just due to lack of the devs.
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P1000 (the one with a phone)
I do use GPS on the tab, so this may be an issue...
Or I may just get one of these as my browsing device for the web
How much did you get your for?
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229.99 brand spanker.
Seemed in short supply the other day. At least for new ones. EBay had 7 used ones from about a tonne.
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It's hilarious how good the vegacomb rom is. I had a go on a stock vega in the shop and I was seriously wondering whether getting one was a good idea. Now my cheap, juttery tablet is smooth as butter! The next step is getting that ubuntu chroot working so I can do some serious work.
Anyway, welcome to the club!
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Quite tempted !
Where did you guys get yours brand new?
And how do you find the lack of the home button?although I suppose the issue could simply be solved by installing honeycomb, which has an easier access home button!
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I searched everywhere for new ones. I found one (and I mean one!) in stock in PC world, Chester! It was a hour and a half round trip but well worth it.
Its possible that they are being discontinued until the new one arrives.
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I also drove 1.5h to a remote shop in the mountains on the edge of my country to get a one-time opened POV Mobii Tegra tablet.
Well...........
I had to cross a desert and a crocodile infested river and deal with the local tribes people near warrington! lol
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I had to cross a desert and a crocodile infested river and deal with the local tribes people near warrington! lol
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Surely you dont mean Leigh... for a town that has no electricity (jk) the local currys had a few Vegas in stock last week.
i've had the A500 and spent long enough on a friends transformer and cant believe how well something so cheap runs honeycomb so well, though it might be down to having a lower res screen. wish it had gps n 3g too
Should I get a Vega? they look pretty good.
So go on.........Convince me![/QUOTE]
Wondering the same thing. Went into PC world to have some hands on, really torn between archos 80 g9 with its smaller screen but nicer feel and this?
the in store unit seemed to have quite a low res screen but is that just 2.2 stretched?
I love my Vega. I'm very happy that I sold my Sgt p1010 to get one.
They are much faster cos of the dual core. The screen is a 10.1er, plus the added bonus of having a cheap machine that has real HDMI support, plus a proper USB 2 port, plus it will run Honeycomb very well, plus it has a USB host mode for hard drives/xbox pads/mouse input/keyboard input.
Yes, you may be right about the screen. In my experience the viewing angles are poor unless youre bang in front of it. Big deal! I'm the only one using it! I've got a TV for if other people need to watch stuff!
If your are into reflashing something to get the best out of it, get one. Outta the box they are gash. But with a spare hour, a laptop and all the hard, excellent work done and provided by the Corvus/vegacomb/CM teams out there it will be a monster of a machine.
Go get one!
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Thanks man. Think I'm sold!
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Does anyone have tablet envy? The phones with bigger screens look cool too (flashback to my little Palm 700wx). I'm anti-Apple but bought one for my parents (thought having one button would be simple for them!) Folks and kids love it!
I like reading Kindle on my Epic also, but it is a little small, and not usable in bright sun (Beach or pool)... nothing beats a Kindle for that.
I travel a lot, and have to carry the big laptop also. So how ridiculous is it to want/carry my Epic, laptop, buy a Kindle and a tablet. And as far as the tablet which one? Big ass 10.1 or a semi-portable 7.5, or a conversion deal Asus transform/slider.
My 13 yr old's b-day is next week also. Gonna buy him a Nook Color tomorrow and play with it all week (ie root and CM7). Who likes that? Any big drawbacks there compared to the fancy, new tablets comming out (aside from no camera/GPS?)
Discuss....
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i miss my nook, its a modest little android tablet. CM7 is has gotten really smooth since I last had my nook. I did however just got the iconia and sold my nook.
The ten inch tablet does not feel to me atleast a cumbersome device to carry around
I had and loved a hacked nook color. would still have it if my wife didnt leave it on a plane.
The new Nook colors have been re-partitioned. Makes it harder or impossible(can't remember which) to root. I was planing on gettng one too, but until they figure out something, I'm holding back.
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Kinda want a tablet myself, specifically the new Galaxy Tab 8.9. My only irk about it though is that there seems to be a lot less tablet-optimized apps for Android as opposed to iOS. Kinda sad about that; I want to be able to be able to do tablet-specific stuff at least a little bit, not just a bigger phone essentially. Idk, I could be wrong though !
Nook Color is currently the best bang for the buck
There's an informative comparison at anandtech.com right now; can't post link due to rules, but it's not hard to find - it's on front page still.
With CM7 and OC to 1.1GHz (or even 1.2GHz, but less stable), and the IPS screen, the NC is a great place holder until the Kal El tabs come out later this year. I'd hold back on buying anything until then.
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Kinda want a tablet myself, specifically the new Galaxy Tab 8.9. My only irk about it though is that there seems to be a lot less tablet-optimized apps for Android as opposed to iOS. Kinda sad about that; I want to be able to be able to do tablet-specific stuff at least a little bit, not just a bigger phone essentially. Idk, I could be wrong though !
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You have to remember, honeycomb hasn't exactly been out for a while. Before that, it was kinda pointless and not as gratifying to make something tablet specific since they ran the same android version as phones. But we're close to the point in time in development cycles counting from the debut of honeycomb that you'll start to see tablet oriented software. Just keep your eyes open.
Oh and google photoshop touch sdk. It really caught my eye
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The new Nook colors have been re-partitioned. Makes it harder or impossible(can't remember which) to root. I was planing on gettng one too, but until they figure out something, I'm holding back.
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How can you tell if you're at B and N?
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How can you tell if you're at B and N?
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I've heard that if the box has a blue sticker on it, its a repartitioned one. But, I can't be 100% about that.
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Asus has the new pad phone coming in december approximately. Phone docks into a tablet. Looks exactly like what you are looking for. Engadet has a article on it but I don't have the linky. If you google asus pad phone you'll get all the juicy info.
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Thanks. Just did a craigslist, and see a bunch for about $180. One guy is asking $270 saying he paid $300! Get a clue.
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So NewEgg has a deal on the Galaxy tab currently (30 dollars off plus 50 dollar gift card) and was wondering if it is still something worth buying. Considering the progress made with HC as is, I can only expect it to get better if/when Google releases source.
For the price, is it still something you would buy today?
I just bought mine a couple of weeks ago and have no complaints. It gets used way more than my Asus Transformer does. I love the 7" screen, perfect size for me.
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I just bought mine a couple of weeks ago and have no complaints. It gets used way more than my Asus Transformer does. I love the 7" screen, perfect size for me.
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Was looking at the transformer too. May I ask why? Is it too big?
Exactly. Try reading a book with a 10" device always seem to need two hands. Typing with both thumbs on the Tab vs finger pecking on the transformer. The size of the 7" is perfect for me.
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So NewEgg has a deal on the Galaxy tab currently (30 dollars off plus 50 dollar gift card) and was wondering if it is still something worth buying. Considering the progress made with HC as is, I can only expect it to get better if/when Google releases source.
For the price, is it still something you would buy today?
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I'm still looking to get one. Which version is on sale?
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its worth buying if you can get a deal.
As mentioned above 7" is a major bonus. By implication though it means you really want 3G as well. When I was contracting (and hence moving around, taking a lot of different public transport routes etc.) it was an awesome travel companion. It also makes it a great ereader in a pinch.
Custom ROM it and performance is pretty good, esp. as Samsung's browser is hardware accelerated.
If its going to be sitting on your coffee table w/ wifi though, or the price is comparable to a 'current' honeycomb Tegra 2 10" slab, I'd go honeycomb/dual core. There's not much of an upgrade path for it, honeycomb is going to be an unofficial port (if at all?)
I got mine at a knockdown price and really like it. However I still wouldn't have paid RRP for it (by the same token I'm not paying RRP for transformer etc. or even ipad so duh)
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Agreed... pretty easy to find on ebay or CL for $250 or less... picking up another one tomorrow for $200... Almost as good a deal as the HP TP and a lot more clarity about its future, apps, upgradability, etc.
It's still a great device. Is it the newest and latest? Nope. Will it run tons of great apps and be a solid performer for most of your uses? Sure! Now is also the time to snap up cheap discounted cases and other accessories for the 7".
I flashed the Overcome ROM on mine after I was tired of waiting on T-Mobile for the 2.3 update. That's a great ROM. Super battery life, video calling (with FFC working great) via Google Talk, excellent ebook reader, calls over Google Voice with Groove IP, etc etc.
I say this even though I also have the Galaxy 10.1. That's for lazy home use. I can take the 7" with me just about everywhere.
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I say this even though I also have the Galaxy 10.1. That's for lazy home use. I can take the 7" with me just about everywhere.
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funny, I have the same mindset/usage pattern between my Galaxy Tab and my iPad...
I been hearing great things about the SGS2 so I set aside the cash for it and yesterday went to get it but came back without making the purchase.
When I held it in my hands I just couldnt figure out how the puny screen could be any better than my SGT. Battery life is similar, I can run similar or same applications and both can do depending on what I install from the market. With the custom ROMs my SGT OS is probably higher version, less buggy and smoother than what I would get on the SGS2. Yea there might be some new high tech capabilities but do I need it. Most likely not and at this time don't even know what they are.
So I gave up the idea of going smaller than the 7". Quite a while back I kicked the idea of going bigger than 7". I can still put my SGT in my back pocket or my jacket breast pocket and cary it with me anywhere. Try doing that with anything biger than 7".
For me there is absolutely no good reason to go for anything else for a while.
Yep, still worth buying.
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Got mine yesterday for $180.00. Its a Verizon model but with no contract. I've already rooted it and currently looking for a good custom rom
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Got mine yesterday for $180.00. Its a Verizon model but with no contract. I've already rooted it and currently looking for a good custom rom
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New or used?
I'm looking at buying another used one for $200CDN for my GF. She prefers the Galaxy Tab over the Transformer as well.
I'm thinking about buying 3 of these for the office because of the portability. It would make a great tool for our QC department.
Definitely worth buying. Look at my signature of what I have had and look at which tab is still standing. The 7" form factor is the best. Not to mention this thing plays any video I've thrown at it. Such was not the case for the others tabs.
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MagicMan3 said:
New or used?
I'm looking at buying another used one for $200CDN for my GF. She prefers the Galaxy Tab over the Transformer as well.
I'm thinking about buying 3 of these for the office because of the portability. It would make a great tool for our QC department.
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Floor model from Brandsmart.
It seems that we are all thinking the same.
Its great product, and still worth of buying if you can find it for the right price.
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Got mine yesterday for $180.00. Its a Verizon model but with no contract. I've already rooted it and currently looking for a good custom rom
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you cant go wrong with the latest release from Overcome Team. I cant think of any further improvements they could come up with but I am quite sure they will.
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you cant go wrong with the latest release from Overcome Team. I cant think of any further improvements they could come up with but I am quite sure they will.
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Isn't this rom for gsm only tablets?
Yup
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Or it can be bought from me.
Shameless plug for my thread in the marketplace.
So I told myself, "Self what I really want for this Christmas is an Android tablet".
Now I would like to know which Android tablet you people are planning to get by Christmas. I know tablets are gonna be the top thing to get then so I could see competition stepping up. I'm gonna want a wifi only one with the option to tether my Vibrant to it (yes Im planning to still have at least one of my Vibrants by then). I know the Ipad2 and the HP pad seem a lil ahead of the game compared to the Android tablets but I'm sticking to Android cuz I want to have the freedom to customize it like I did this Vibrant. Do not reply if your NOT getting an Android tablet please.
So which Android tablet are you getting and why?
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I still want a $99 touchpad now, does it count as Android tablet? (Hope so)
I want a 7 inch galaxy tab. Just need it for watching netflix and stuff like that. More expensive tabs arent worth the money imo...
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Funny you ask, I've only ordered mine (a first for me and a new one too) from Ebay just a couple days before. Aaaaaand it's a ViewSonic G tablet.
Why you ask? Well for 3 main reasons; The 10.1 inch screen, the Unmatched Dev community it flashes (only 2nd to the 7" Galaxy tab) and the great price....Im getting this for as low as 250$ with a 16gb sd and a screen protector. Couldnt have asked for a better really.
Oh and did I mention the rush of a flashmania circling through my system since I received shipping details, CRAAAAZY
If I get one it's probably going to be the asus eepad or the acer iconia, just because they're the cheapest 10" honeycomb tablets. I'm still hoping for touchpads to come back in stock though........
I'm waiting to see what comes with Ice cream sandwich and how it changes things.
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Funny you ask, I've only ordered mine (a first for me and a new one too) from Ebay just a couple days before. Aaaaaand it's a ViewSonic G tablet.
Why you ask? Well for 3 main reasons; The 10.1 inch screen, the Unmatched Dev community it flashes (only 2nd to the 7" Galaxy tab) and the great price....Im getting this for as low as 250$ with a 16gb sd and a screen protector. Couldnt have asked for a better really.
Oh and did I mention the rush of a flashmania circling through my system since I received shipping details, CRAAAAZY
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Just looked at that one on ebay, but looks like they put some kind of crappy skin on it. I'm hoping that you can flash that off of there for stock honeycomb?
Emama said:
I still want a $99 touchpad now, does it count as Android tablet? (Hope so)
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No. Read OP last line....but thx anyways
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N8ter said:
I want a 7 inch galaxy tab. Just need it for watching netflix and stuff like that. More expensive tabs arent worth the money imo...
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I like the 10.1" Galaxy Tab but its too thin for me. People seem to go with the thinnest out there to show off but I want one that doesn't feel that I could snap it in half, like the Toshiba one.
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Abu-7abash said:
Funny you ask, I've only ordered mine (a first for me and a new one too) from Ebay just a couple days before. Aaaaaand it's a ViewSonic G tablet.
Why you ask? Well for 3 main reasons; The 10.1 inch screen, the Unmatched Dev community it flashes (only 2nd to the 7" Galaxy tab) and the great price....Im getting this for as low as 250$ with a 16gb sd and a screen protector. Couldnt have asked for a better really.
Oh and did I mention the rush of a flashmania circling through my system since I received shipping details, CRAAAAZY
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WOW! Now thats what Im talking about. Thx homie.
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archie53 said:
I'm waiting to see what comes with Ice cream sandwich and how it changes things.
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Will ICS be out by Christmas though???
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I have the Toshiba tablet. I bought it for the ports and sd card slot. Yes it's thick but it feels fine. The new version will also have the same ports but is about half as thick.
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Will ICS be out by Christmas though???
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Yes release date is october-november
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Outside of watching video on Netflix in bed because I don't want to move my XB360 into the bedroom, I don't see a reason to even look at a tablet, TBH. They're overhyped devices that don't offer much more than Smartphones in a more restrictive form-factor. That's the only reason I'm thinking about it, and that's why the crappy 1st gen Samsung Tab would be more than good enough for me.
I don't trust those cheaper brand, TBH...
I wonder if the Blackberry Playbook has a Netflix App...
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Will ICS be out by Christmas though???
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Not sure if it will be on a tablet by then but I would think if the Prime is supposed to come out then I wouldn't be surprised to see a tablet came out around then. If I had to buy one now I would get the Asus transformer. I really like the idea of the keyboard dock.
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peddent said:
I have the Toshiba tablet. I bought it for the ports and sd card slot. Yes it's thick but it feels fine. The new version will also have the same ports but is about half as thick.
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I'm kinda leaning that way for those reasons and the removable (and replaceable by user) battery.
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N8ter said:
Outside of watching video on Netflix in bed because I don't want to move my XB360 into the bedroom, I don't see a reason to even look at a tablet, TBH. They're overhyped devices that don't offer much more than Smartphones in a more restrictive form-factor. That's the only reason I'm thinking about it, and that's why the crappy 1st gen Samsung Tab would be more than good enough for me.
I don't trust those cheaper brand, TBH...
I wonder if the Blackberry Playbook has a Netflix App...
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Funny cuz the main reason I want one is cuz I like watching Netflix or Hulu in bed b4 crashing out for the night since its the only time in the day (or night) I get to watch anything. My HP laptop 19" is nice but it thinks its also a toaster oven and my Vibrant is nice but I want a lil more screen size
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Funny cuz the main reason I want one is cuz I like watching Netflix or Hulu in bed b4 crashing out for the night since its the only time in the day (or night) I get to watch anything. My HP laptop 19" is nice but it thinks its also a toaster oven and my Vibrant is nice but I want a lil more screen size
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Pretty much the same for me. Maybe I'll look into a 11.6" notebook and get a cooling pad for it. That may be cheaper than a tablet, even... And certainly more useful.
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Pretty much the same for me. Maybe I'll look into a 11.6" notebook and get a cooling pad for it. That may be cheaper than a tablet, even... And certainly more useful.
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True.. and cooler than a big one but wtf lets be honest...I just want one
i already have a gslate, if i knew the galaxy tab was coming to tmo, i would've waited.. Gslate's bootloader is locked.. Blecchh.. Samsung have the decency to not to lock their devices.
It's like lg thinks gslate users are dummies or something.. Lol
No, it's like LG and T-Mobile don't want to blow their cash on unnecessary support to customers who brick their phones and then lie about it.
I am toying with the idea of selling my SGS2. Although I love the device, albeit some niggely issues, I generally use my phone for browsing rather than making calls. I feel that at this moment in time, it is being wasted. I was thinking about getting rid and getting a tablet instead. What do you think? Good idea or mistake. I did want to get the SG Tab 10, but I don't think I will make enough money from the sale of my SGS2 to fund one. I also looked at the Motorola Xoom, which is probably more reasonably priced.
So what do you guys think?
Cheers Seg
Just a quick note, my brother has an HTC Flyer and I was very impressed. Although HTC and updates don't exactly go hand in hand, I found this out through my HTC Hero.
Personally if you don't use the phone as a phone, the tablet is the best option.
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Just a quick note, my brother has an HTC Flyer and I was very impressed. Although HTC and updates don't exactly go hand in hand, I found this out through my HTC Hero.
Personally if you don't use the phone as a phone, the tablet is the best option.
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Cheers Wiley.
I looked at the flyer as I loved my HD2 when I had it (nearly 2 years), but the specs didn't seem as good as others on the market. The xoom looked good for the money. Just need to sell my phone then, but that is easier said than done what with todays economic climate.
Seg
I've got both gtab 10.1 and sgs2, perfect companion. I admit sgs2 is used much less frequently, it has become emergency pocket internet device with phone module )
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I've got both gtab 10.1 and sgs2, perfect companion. I admit sgs2 is used much less frequently, it has become emergency pocket internet device with phone module )
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I know what you mean rdy2go. That is just the way it is. Liike I say, just being wasted at the mo though.
Seg
Looks like ebay it is then.
Thanks for the replies guys.
Seg
Yes, I realize this is relatively old phone, but I like the fingerprint thing and webtop. However, after Ubuntu for phones gets to working order, I would like to install that (I realize there is no kernel for it yet but assuming we will have one.)
Is this a good phone? How much lag on a motoblur rom? And how much in a cynogenmod rom? Would you recommend this phone to me? Or should I go with a new phone?
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Despite the fact that our developers are our hope for this device, motorola locked the bootloader with an update (and there is no workaround). Therefore, I wouldn't buy a device with the official ROM hoping to use the new kernel (in development).
Besides that, the original motoblur is pretty annoying and heavy, motorola didn't (and never will) update the device to ICS and NVIDIA didn't publish open source drivers for the phone.
Please, don't buy this... It's a trap!
If you get a fantastic deal on a used working phone why not? New devices are nice and more up to date on OS but that's not everything. Who knows what the devs will figure out. The seem pretty determined to crack the kernel.
Do make sure its not boot locked tho. That would be bad.
Do not buy this phone. Display is poor. The fingerprint reader is a waste of time and you will never use webtop. You would be better off buying a tablet if like the idea of webtop.
I would get on old galaxy s2 if you want a decent phone.
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dom_b said:
Do not buy this phone. Display is poor. The fingerprint reader is a waste of time and you will never use webtop. You would be better off buying a tablet if like the idea of webtop.
I would get on old galaxy s2 if you want a decent phone.
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So I should get the used note 2? Not this? I honestly, just want it in preparation for a working( as daily driver) Ubuntu. Or the galaxy nexus. Those are my choices..either atrix, galaxy nexus, or note 2.
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Get the note 2 its awesome
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Get the note 2 its awesome
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It's certainly enormous. For me, one of the most attractive features of the Atrix is that it is relatively compact for a phone with a 4" screen so it is easily pocketable.
That said, if I didn't need to carry my phone in my pocket, I would certainly consider something like the Note 2. I'm not sure it is really a valid comparison, however as the Atrix and Note 2 aren't exactly in the same price bracket, are they?
I'd imagine you ought to be able to get an Atrix pretty cheaply these days.
Got both of them(GNote2 an Atrix)
Note is feeling more like everyday use phone/tablet. Its good, not perfect and it can do anything you need. But it feel soulless, just another boring gadget.
Atrix is more about WOW, superphone with many docks, fingerprint scanner, broken promises, good vs evil and the whole story behind.
If you need some working machine, go for GNote. But if you need something to use it with a smile, go for Atrix.
BTW month ago I sold my GNex, I preffered to keep Atrix as my backup phone.
trh1341 said:
So I should get the used note 2? Not this? I honestly, just want it in preparation for a working( as daily driver) Ubuntu. Or the galaxy nexus. Those are my choices..either atrix, galaxy nexus, or note 2.
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Of course get note 2 over atrix 4g, on atrix 4g the finger print scanner doesnt work half the time, screen sucks and not very sensitive, and webtop isnt as great as you think. Also the nexus 4 is a great choice instead of galaxy nexus, And why get a note 2 with the HTC one and the Galaxy sIV(4) just around the corner?
Because I'm looking for a cheap phone(if I get a note 2 I'm buying a used one) so if I can find a nexus 4 )to run Ubuntu when its stable) cheap I'll get that
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I bought the Atrix 4G because I didn't want to waste money on a phone I didn't need and because it's dual core. With the ROMs that are out there, I think it'd be a good buy. It's best to stay on GB for now but there are working JB roms out there (but battery life isn't as good due to being beta). It's a pretty fast phone nonetheless considering when it came out.
So yeah I just bought one of these to use as a portable media player and I hope now I can root it after reading this! Still it's unlocked and was only £50 so hopefully it works out, if not back on eBay!
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So yeah I just bought one of these to use as a portable media player and I hope now I can root it after reading this! Still it's unlocked and was only £50 so hopefully it works out, if not back on eBay!
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50 quid sounds a pretty good price if it is in good nick.
If you're thinking of using the Atrix HDMI output to play video on external displays, note that the Tegra 2 has limitations in playback of h264 High Profile video at 720p or above. If you have a search around, you ought to be able to find suitable encode settings for video.
Unfortunately, you'll not be able to get as good quality HD video playback as many other phones!
Pantech Burst is good value. It has ICS, and a1.5 dual core processor. I've gotten two on eBay for around 80.
Samsung Galaxy SII is a good choice too.
Thanks for the replies. Just planning on using it as a glorified Android mp3 player. Not running videos out to TV or anything just some video watching and listening music. The 16GB storage plus Micro SD support attracted me.
It was 50 quid because the screen is intermittently non responsive in places. Seems a common fault but hoping it's just something loose. Was also looking at Galaxy S phones for 16GB also but we'll see how this works out first.
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Yeah thanks I've seen that, will be trying it out as soon as my Atrix arrives (well I have to go pick it up from the post office).
Have you done the fix?
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