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ok in all seriousness i have an expendable nexus one as well with an expendable cash flow and i want to build a nexus tablet iam 2m qualified so i can do the dirty work just need to know what i should buy to make my own frankinstien starting
If you have all that money then buy something to keep you busy for another 1-2 months until the motorola xoom tablet comes out or something similar, it will be significantly more powerful than anything out now and have honeycomb on it.
I have no idea why I decided to reply to this thread.
Ingredients:
- 1x 10 inch display
- 1x battery
- 1x Tegra 2 chip (pick up a cheap second hand one from a thrift store)
+ Special ingredient
- 1x Nexus One
1) Place all ingredients in a blender on high for 10 seconds.
2) Pour into a plastic tablet mould.
3) Enjoy!
My NexusTab gets Quadrant scores over 4000 with this setup. Try it!
What about this?
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Give to charity instead.
There is no such thing as an expendable nexus one
My thoughts exactly @dowace
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You'd probably spend more time, money, and frustration... and more than likely a failed attempt... verse just buying a Tablet whole.
I just bought a Herotab X5A and it fits the bill. Sure not as fast as a nexus but it was only $150. There are lots of Android Tablets on the market today. If I had to do it over, I would probably buy one with a Cortex A8 based processor and a capacitive touch screen.
futuregerald said:
If you have all that money then buy something to keep you busy for another 1-2 months until the motorola xoom tablet comes out or something similar, it will be significantly more powerful than anything out now and have honeycomb on it.
I have no idea why I decided to reply to this thread.
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Haha clever..
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Well, I just sold my Archos 101. Its not that I didn't enjoy it and find it to be a very capable device, especially at its price point. However, with the onslaught of new tablets coming out and all fighting to be in that lower price bracket, I think that I'll be able to get something I enjoy more for very little extra money.
I plan to keep watching the forums though. If the Debian or Ubuntu installs ever get to a point of being fully functional, I may try to pick up a used 70 with the 250gb HD just to have a nice "portable computer" alternative.
Anyway, peace to all!
Sad to hear that. Best wishes and thanks for testing and such stuff
I'm in the same boat as you. I'm considering selling mine... I've already bought a xoom. my only issue is that the xoom, while awesome itself, can't touch the 101 in multimedia.
so, as much as I dislike the build quality of archos I can't find a better multimedia tablet. so I may end up getting a gen 9 and taking the xoom back.
Not arc-related, but there's no Sony S forum just yet.
A short walkthrough of some of the new multimedia features of the upcoming Sony S Tablet.
It arrives in the US and Canada on September 16th, 2011.
would you say this is better than the other tablets on the market? per say the transformer? I really want a tablet but cant make up my mind. Thanks for the video!
What makes a good device is the community behind it, the Arc's is very small, and development is slow. Even the low/mid range tablets have been improved alot because of hardworking dev's
Just a thought, check out the working community behind the device before you hand over your cash.
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would you say this is better than the other tablets on the market? per say the transformer? I really want a tablet but cant make up my mind. Thanks for the video!
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Up until now, I've never found that I needed a tablet device specifically. I do everything my Core i7 laptop/Core 2 Quad desktop and frankly only use my Nook for reading.
I've used the following tablets:
- Motorola Xoom [reviewed]
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 [reviewed]
- Apple iPad 2 [bought, brother's]
- Nook Color [bought]
Unfortunately, I've never used the Transformer, but its reviews are all excellent.
What draws me to the S is its multimedia functionality. I think it needs a $100 price cut but otherwise, unless I find some serious flaw once I get a review unit, I'll probably drop the $500 for one. The design is unique and functional and Sony's screens are beautiful.
Right off the bat, I do wish it had HDMI out.
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would you say this is better than the other tablets on the market?
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No.
It's just another me-too Tegra2 tablet that's far too late to the table.
The new Galaxy Tab 7.7 is head and shoulders above the lot of them with a superior CPU and screen.
I just need something at school to replace my cheap laptop. I was thinking the asus transformer but I'm always pulled to sony. Thanks for the review
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Well guys i am planning to buy a Tablet with a 7" or 10" Display i am hung up on 3-4 Options
1) HP Touchpad
2) Asus Transformer
3) BlackBerry Playbook
4) Nook colour Or a Kindle Fire
My budget is not more than 400$ not a single penny more. Or should i just wait for the new release of the Asus Tablet which cost around 249$
Well, the nook and playbook aren't 10' , and the new transformer is also 7' so there's that. I think the Transformer and Playbook have a lot of Dev support, but I don't know to what extent for the Playbook. Take a look in their forum, see what kinds of Roms they have. I bet the Playbook will have CM9 before we do, but not by much. I love my Tranny, and I think you will too. I bought my 32 gb for 350, so shop around and get the best deal and then...buy the dock.
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Well i am betting on MeMo to come out . And there is no support for playbook at XDA
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Well i am betting on MeMo to come out . And there is no support for playbook at XDA
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for me, the decision was to wait for MeMo or get the transformer now. I got a transformer for a few reasons:
1. I would have been happy with a 7" screen, but I'm happier with a 10".
2. The MeMo will not have a keyboard dock (probably not at least).
3. Since the tegra2 devices have been on the market much longer than the tegra3 devices, the software and manufacturing are more mature and I don't want to be a beta tester for a new device.
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Well guys i am planning to buy a Tablet with a 7" or 10" Display i am hung up on 3-4 Options
1) HP Touchpad
2) Asus Transformer
3) BlackBerry Playbook
4) Nook colour Or a Kindle Fire
My budget is not more than 400$ not a single penny more. Or should i just wait for the new release of the Asus Tablet which cost around 249$
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Just got me a 101 with 32gb for $350 at Ebay, mint condition. The tab is perfect, all features work including a very fast gps lock. With Android 3.2 you're just one step to the Ice Cream Sandwich. I recommend the 101, everything works and the price just right. You will be pleased!
I wouldn't get any of the products you have listed. I would save up a bit longer and get the Prime (if you really need one soon) or wait until Q2 and pickup the TF701 (the 1920x1080 res one).
All of the products you listed (besides the Kindle / Nook) are at the EOL or completely done (Touchpad).
The Nook/Kindle are just under powered imo.
Don't get me wrong, all of the ones I've played with are nice devices. Just if I am spending a decent amount of money on something, I want it to be new and good for a while after I purchase it, not something that is already outdated.
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for me, the decision was to wait for MeMo or get the transformer now. I got a transformer for a few reasons:
1. I would have been happy with a 7" screen, but I'm happier with a 10".
2. The MeMo will not have a keyboard dock (probably not at least).
3. Since the tegra2 devices have been on the market much longer than the tegra3 devices, the software and manufacturing are more mature and I don't want to be a beta tester for a new device.
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Ahh well you have made a right point about the gpu. but your are paying 100$ more than the TF707
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tedr44 said:
Just got me a 101 with 32gb for $350 at Ebay, mint condition. The tab is perfect, all features work including a very fast gps lock. With Android 3.2 you're just one step to the Ice Cream Sandwich. I recommend the 101, everything works and the price just right. You will be pleased!
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So what can you say about the transformer is it outdated or still a good buy
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You’re somewhat late buying a 101 for $400.
I was waiting for the Prime, until Black Friday came along. Brand new, you bet the 101 at $250 knocks it out of the ballpark. At $400 and with what’s looming, I’d wait.
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So what can you say about the transformer is it outdated or still a good buy
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Products become outdated only when it's no longer supported by the maker or new software is no longer available. The Transformer is not outdated, in fact over 99% of the apps out there will run on it, and Asus is about to provide an ICS update that will enhance its functionality. For your targeted budget I would consider the Transformer as the best buy among those in your list.
The other consideration is your own personal usage, what kind of programs are planning to run on your tablet? Most users want something with reader functions to read books, media entertainment like music and movies, children educational programs, internet browsing, video and audio chatting, newspapers and magazines, personal data managment like bills, records, checkbooks. The Transformer will do all these and more for you.
yes the tablet is a beast.
got mine for 270 on ebay mint condition and im loving it
rooted with custom rom. sucks i cant get a keyboard cheap
im a college student a keyboard is a must buy for me. for now i cant really buy anything since school is sucking up all my money
anyway you should buy it although the development for it is really slow. we still waiting for ICS( FFS Asus hurry the fudge up)
I think the Asus Transformer is still very much a relevant tablet. I just got mine from Tiger Direct for $299 on a Valentine's Special.
Right now the development and spec are growing exponentially and you will find yourself waiting just a little bit longer for the next version and never buy anything.
The TF101 is a very capable tablet that wi compatible with 99%+ of what is in the market right now. It is also one of the first tablets slated to receive ICS (March-2012).
My only thought here is that for $400 retail is a bit stiff knowing the prime is about $100 more. Shop around so that you don't pay full retail price. If you get a good deal, you will end up with a table that will satisfy your needs very well, and will probably cover your wants for a while too.
Get it and enjoy it!
I bought mine a few weeks ago. I did a ton of research on what's around at the moment and tossed around the idea of 7 inch vs 10 inch, looked into cost, read a ton of reviews. I couldn't justify anything as being a better deal than the Transformer w/ dock.
A few weeks later and I'm more than happy with my choice. It's a wonderful device.
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It is also one of the first tablets slated to receive ICS (March-2012).
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But keep in mind it was slated to receive ICS in December-2011, then in January, then in February and now they say March. I wouldn't buy Transformer now unless it dropped in price. Better go for sth without Tegra, so you can watch any movie you want on the tablet. Avoid Blackberry too and all 1024x600 resolution tablets.
I bought my new 32GB TF101 last week when Best Buy had it on sale for $399 and I couldn't be happier. I wasn't going to take the chance on a Prime for $100 more (when you can actually find someone who has it in stock) with all of the reported issues. Especially in my case where I was trying to replace my Acer A500 that had really poor wifi signal strength so I didn't want to go from one bad one to another.
Sure the Prime is much better on paper, but with the list of issues that it has I am not so sure it is a great buy right now. If it was readily in stock it might be worth at least a chance because you could try exchanging it a couple times, but IMO it certainly isn't worth it when your only other option is to RMA it.
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If it was readily in stock it might be worth at least a chance because you could try exchanging it a couple times, but IMO it certainly isn't worth it when your only other option is to RMA it.
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*lol* I looked for one. It seemed a few weeks ago there wasn't *any* in existance at any price. Right now I'm happy with the one I have - might upgrade next year, to this years model.
I got the 16 gig and tossed a 16 gig SD card I had lying around.
Well thanks for your input guys all I want from my tablet is Entertainment like games and movies nothing else. I have seen people saying that this tablet is a bit heavy and you cant carry it wherever you go so what's your say on this. And the most important factor is I live In india and the only store that ships it is Amazon I can't find any other option to buy from
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I am quite confused whether to wait for the launch of TF701 or just buy a transformer
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I've had my hands on a Transformer for a while now and I must say it's great.
If your question was : Will I enjoy using a TF101?
I'd say : Definitely!
Will there be some other sexy tablet released in the near future that you'll want to buy ?
Most likely! but keep in mind that this will always be the case... There's always something new and exciting to wait for.
The Android is always greener on the other side of my time machine...
www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_TF101/
4.0 upgradable
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hey guys... im a frequent reader (not poster) of the forums and have a simple question. my mom broke my tf700 so i sent it in to squaretrade and the are reimbursing me $499.99 bc they can not fix it (first time using squaretrade and im very happy i insured it through them).
What should i replace it with? i loved the tf700 but i cant see myself spending $400ish on a devices thats a year and a half old.
i was thinking nexus 10 but the same problem as the tf700 comes into play... $400ish for a year old device. it would be a big disapointment to buy it and have the nexus 10.2 come out next month at CES. i understand that tech is always gettin better and ill always be waiting for the next upgrade and yada yada yada but a year old tablet at $400 is a little pushing it. The upside is that the device wouldnt need to be unlocked as it has the best rom on it (stock kitkat).
i was also thinking of the kindle fire hdx 8.9 bc that seems like the best bang for your buck at the moment. It has the newest and best hardware out and is getting great reviews. the only problem with the hdx is that the bootloader isnt unlocked and who knows if it will eventually be (i have faith but i dont wanna drop $400 soley on faith). if i get the hdx it is a must that it would have to be on a custom rom as i cant stand the mojito rom amazon uses.
so pretty much my question is what would you buy if you were on the market for a tablet today???
PS- what is you guys opinions on 7" tablets?? i think 10" is where the swet spot is but if you guys can persuade me otherwise.
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hey guys... im a frequent reader (not poster) of the forums and have a simple question. my mom broke my tf700 so i sent it in to squaretrade and the are reimbursing me $499.99 bc they can not fix it (first time using squaretrade and im very happy i insured it through them).
What should i replace it with? i loved the tf700 but i cant see myself spending $400ish on a devices thats a year and a half old.
i was thinking nexus 10 but the same problem as the tf700 comes into play... $400ish for a year old device. it would be a big disapointment to buy it and have the nexus 10.2 come out next month at CES. i understand that tech is always gettin better and ill always be waiting for the next upgrade and yada yada yada but a year old tablet at $400 is a little pushing it. The upside is that the device wouldnt need to be unlocked as it has the best rom on it (stock kitkat).
i was also thinking of the kindle fire hdx 8.9 bc that seems like the best bang for your buck at the moment. It has the newest and best hardware out and is getting great reviews. the only problem with the hdx is that the bootloader isnt unlocked and who knows if it will eventually be (i have faith but i dont wanna drop $400 soley on faith). if i get the hdx it is a must that it would have to be on a custom rom as i cant stand the mojito rom amazon uses.
so pretty much my question is what would you buy if you were on the market for a tablet today???
PS- what is you guys opinions on 7" tablets?? i think 10" is where the swet spot is but if you guys can persuade me otherwise.
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I think the Nexus 10 will suit your needs. Seriously it is really good. Even after a year. Its still a high end tablet. Maybe you should wait till the end of the month to see if the new n10 will be announced/released. But to this day only rumours suggested it would come. Nothing in sight yet.
I personally hate 7" tablets. They are just phones that are too big and hij cant call with them. I mean: too big for a phone too small for a tablet. But thats just my opinion.
I own a Nexus 10 and love it. Especially with art. I really recommend it if you are searching for a 10" tablet.
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I think the Nexus 10 will suit your needs. Seriously it is really good. Even after a year. Its still a high end tablet. Maybe you should wait till the end of the month to see if the new n10 will be announced/released. But to this day only rumours suggested it would come. Nothing in sight yet.
I personally hate 7" tablets. They are just phones that are too big and hij cant call with them. I mean: too big for a phone too small for a tablet. But thats just my opinion.
I own a Nexus 10 and love it. Especially with art. I really recommend it if you are searching for a 10" tablet.
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thanks a lot for you input... i really appreciate it. any thoughts on the kindle???
Hi,
While I think that Kindle tablet is really interesting, if you want to see deeper development it isn't the best choice, as you said it probably won't have the bootloader unlocked, while on Nexus 10 you just type "fastboot oem unlock" and it's done haha! The tablet you had before is a 10" tablet, so I think you'll have a better time with another 10" tablet .
Also don't really worry about the tablet age, while everything new will appear almost every month, that doesn't mean the older are bad! I have a Xoom that mom broke the display, so I got Nexus 10, both are amazing devices, while Nexus 10 is way more powerful, I can still use my Xoom on HDMI with no problems . It's just a matter of adaptation, then you won't invest "useless money" if you understand what I mean .
In other words of my adaptation metaphor. Go for one tablet that is good enough and has a good development community, then you're assured that it will last a good long life hehe.
~Lord
What about gtab 8.3?
thanks for all the feedback guys... i went for the kindle fire. Amazon extended the return period until jan 30 so i have just about 50 days to tinker with it and decide if shes a keeper. i was just stunned at the screen the kindle had. it simply is beautiful. the nexus 10 was the best android screen but i think the kindle now has the best tablet scrren in the world (ipad included). just hoping that the bootloader gets unlocked bc i dont know if i can stand this fire os crap. that is by far the only flaw i can think of on this bad boy, however, it is a big one!!
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thanks for all the feedback guys... i went for the kindle fire. Amazon extended the return period until jan 30 so i have just about 50 days to tinker with it and decide if shes a keeper. i was just stunned at the screen the kindle had. it simply is beautiful. the nexus 10 was the best android screen but i think the kindle now has the best tablet scrren in the world (ipad included). just hoping that the bootloader gets unlocked bc i dont know if i can stand this fire os crap. that is by far the only flaw i can think of on this bad boy, however, it is a big one!!
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I was going to suggest the new TF701T or Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 as possibilities. If you're okay with Apple, the iPad Air looks nice and is the lightest 10" tablet out there now.