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Seems that ever since the TP went on clearance at my local Best Buy and strangely the first generation Transformer Tablet is still available tells me there is a reason Asus is limiting the production of a great product.
Well here is some pictures. The TF300T was just as responsive as my TP and screen was bright fir indoor use. They also have the keyboard dock for $149.
Also looks like the TF300T serial will be C3OK
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They had the TF300 at my local Best Buy. They don't have them out on display yet, but one of the floor salespeople got permission to open one up and allow me to play with it. Verdict: this thing's going to be my next tablet (I currently own an HTC Flyer, which I will also keep for its portability).
Though I only held it in my hands for a few minutes, that was enough to alleviate all the concerns I had about the TF300.
1) I was worried that the blue color would be too gaudy. I've seen pictures and the hue tends to run the gamut from "nearly black" to "Tonka Toy blue." Well, in person it's a very classy, understated, beep blue. I could absolutely live with that color (even if I'd probably choose the white one if it were available now).
2) I was worried that it would feel too thick, after holding the iPad II or Transformer Prime. Well, yea, it's a little thicker, but it in no way feels thick. Feels really nice to hold, in fact. Definitely wouldn't feel like I was compromising by buying this tablet.
3) I was worried about the quality of the screen. Yes, it's no iPad 3. The screen simply doesn't hold a candle to an iPad 3. But it's as good as any other Android tablet screen I've seen, and better than the iPad II. I'm sure that the Transformer Infinity screen will be a real competitor to the iPad 3, but I don't want to wait three months and pay an additional $200.00.
My only real complain is that Best Buy seems to be stocking only the 16Gb model at the moment. Once they get the 32Gb model in (or can order one for me) I'm going to strike. I could buy it online now, of course, but I like Best Buy's 18 months same-as-cash financing, so I'm going to hold out.
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They had the TF300 at my local Best Buy. They don't have them out on display yet, but one of the floor salespeople got permission to open one up and allow me to play with it. Verdict: this thing's going to be my next tablet (I currently own an HTC Flyer, which I will also keep for its portability).
Though I only held it in my hands for a few minutes, that was enough to alleviate all the concerns I had about the TF300.
1) I was worried that the blue color would be too gaudy. I've seen pictures and the hue tends to run the gamut from "nearly black" to "Tonka Toy blue." Well, in person it's a very classy, understated, beep blue. I could absolutely live with that color (even if I'd probably choose the white one if it were available now).
2) I was worried that it would feel too thick, after holding the iPad II or Transformer Prime. Well, yea, it's a little thicker, but it in no way feels thick. Feels really nice to hold, in fact. Definitely wouldn't feel like I was compromising by buying this tablet.
3) I was worried about the quality of the screen. Yes, it's no iPad 3. The screen simply doesn't hold a candle to an iPad 3. But it's as good as any other Android tablet screen I've seen, and better than the iPad II. I'm sure that the Transformer Infinity screen will be a real competitor to the iPad 3, but I don't want to wait three months and pay an additional $200.00.
My only real complain is that Best Buy seems to be stocking only the 16Gb model at the moment. Once they get the 32Gb model in (or can order one for me) I'm going to strike. I could buy it online now, of course, but I like Best Buy's 18 months same-as-cash financing, so I'm going to hold out.
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Yes the TF300 is not bad at all for the price build quality. I have the TP and if I didn't have the TP I would also get the 32GB TF300.
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The Prime is on clearance at your local Best Buy but the TF101 is not?? How much does your store show the price being for the Prime? Their website still lists the Prime for $499.....
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I played with one at Best Buy tonight, it was on display.
I actually liked it better than the TP I had and sold a while back. The prime has some sharp edges that the 300 doesn't have, and the raised texture on the backplate was nicer to hold.
Catch is the only 300 version Best Buy offer is the 16gb version, but you can go elsewhere and get the 32gb version for only $20 more. Getting the 16gb version seems silly.
The 101 is still on sale since Best Buy has a lot of accessories still to clear out. Especially keyboards.
The Prime can be ordered again at Best Buy and has a "B1" in the product ID suffix instead of an "A1". Still full price though, so where are the clearance sales?
The Prime shows none available at Best Buy, but if you go into a store, the sales person can order at a terminal for you. They could in Lexington KY, at least, but could not before.
I do agree though that the Prime is probably being phased out of Best Buy and maybe they are purging product from their channel. The radio issues never really gave it a mass consumer chance.
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I played with one at Best Buy tonight, it was on display.
I actually liked it better than the TP I had and sold a while back. The prime has some sharp edges that the 300 doesn't have, and the raised texture on the backplate was nicer to hold.
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I like the TF300 better than the Prime I used to have for the same reasons. The rounded sides, raised texture on the back, and for me the slightly increased thickness do make it much nicer to hold. I also like having working GPS and better WiFi reception. I've seen a lot of people dogging the TF300 around here, which is to be expected to a certain extent in the Prime forum, but most people doing that haven't spent any quality time with one. I can understand having some concerns about the TF300 if someone has a Prime, is coming from the Prime, or was going to get a Prime, because I used to have a Prime myself and had several concerns about the TF300. But like the dsf3g said, most (if not all) of those concerns will be alleviated once you actually use one. The Prime is a great device, but the TF300 is also a great alternative. For me, the slight trade-offs with the TF300 are more than worth it for better ergonomics and improved WiFi/GPS reception.
Agreed the 300 is a better option than the Prime. Display is good, FAR better radio reception, feels better to hold and $100 less.
Still think the 510 is a better option overall, IF the dock is not needed.
rushless said:
Agreed the 300 is a better option than the Prime. Display is good, FAR better radio reception, feels better to hold and $100 less.
Still think the 510 is a better option overall, IF the dock is not needed.
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I wouldn't say that the TF300 is a better option than the Prime. The Prime is great, and it has some featuers the TF300 doesn't. For some, the Prime will be the better option depending on their needs/wants. But for me, the TF300 is definitely the better option.
I've played around with the Acer 510 a little, but I just can't bring myself to purchase another Acer product after the poor experiences I've had in the past. My experience with Asus has been top notch (except with the GPS/WiFi issues on the Prime), and I'm a sucker for the keyboard dock.
The TF201 has never touched any shelf in my state, and was only seen in the store when it was being returned from an online purchase. Now I check online if the TF300 are available and practically all of them have them stocked on their shelves. Might have to wander into a bestbuy and test out their display.
On the one I played with at Best Buy, I noticed a lot of flexing and creaking in the plastic back. I literally, with very little squeeze, could squeeze the back in where I was touching together so that whatever innards there are attached to the back were touching those attached to the front. Didn't seem to make anything run poorly, or short out or anything, just felt a bit strange. I did like the rounder edges which are more comfortable than my prime. It also showed more bars of wifi reception. They had a Prime next to the 300 and the screen brightness was definitely much, much less on the 300.
I guess it all comes down to how you will use your tablet. My Prime, a C03 model, seems to not have the poor wifi that early models had and I have no problems with signal anywhere in my house or at work. I also like to sit on my back patio with it so the bright screen is necessary. If one has a weaker router or longer distance to router, and doesn't need to use it outside I would say the 300 would be a fine tablet to get.
I picked up a TF300 at my local BestBuy on Monday. To my surprise, the unit was configured with 32GB of memory (not 16GB). The box label clearly states "16GB EMMC" and the serial number on the tab matches the box. It's priced at $379.99 US
I think ASUS slipped the wrong tablet into the box at the factory.
dsf3g said:
They had the TF300 at my local Best Buy. They don't have them out on display yet, but one of the floor salespeople got permission to open one up and allow me to play with it. Verdict: this thing's going to be my next tablet (I currently own an HTC Flyer, which I will also keep for its portability).
Though I only held it in my hands for a few minutes, that was enough to alleviate all the concerns I had about the TF300.
1) I was worried that the blue color would be too gaudy. I've seen pictures and the hue tends to run the gamut from "nearly black" to "Tonka Toy blue." Well, in person it's a very classy, understated, beep blue. I could absolutely live with that color (even if I'd probably choose the white one if it were available now).
2) I was worried that it would feel too thick, after holding the iPad II or Transformer Prime. Well, yea, it's a little thicker, but it in no way feels thick. Feels really nice to hold, in fact. Definitely wouldn't feel like I was compromising by buying this tablet.
3) I was worried about the quality of the screen. Yes, it's no iPad 3. The screen simply doesn't hold a candle to an iPad 3. But it's as good as any other Android tablet screen I've seen, and better than the iPad II. I'm sure that the Transformer Infinity screen will be a real competitor to the iPad 3, but I don't want to wait three months and pay an additional $200.00.
My only real complain is that Best Buy seems to be stocking only the 16Gb model at the moment. Once they get the 32Gb model in (or can order one for me) I'm going to strike. I could buy it online now, of course, but I like Best Buy's 18 months same-as-cash financing, so I'm going to hold out.
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All I could take from this review is that you put a $500 device on credit for 18 months. We really do live in a "must have it now society".
Actually, it's only $400...
ls3mach said:
All I could take from this review is that you put a $500 device on credit for 18 months. We really do live in a "must have it now society".
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379.99.
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Or 399.99 for the 32gig
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leroybrute said:
379.99.
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i got my 16GB for $345.
jblah said:
i got my 16GB for $345.
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Got my tf300t 32gig at office depot for 379.99 with Walmart online ad. So neener neener! Haha
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leroybrute said:
Got my tf300t 32gig at office depot for 379.99 with Walmart online ad. So keener keener! Haha
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thats what i thought i was getting too but they messed up and send me the 16gb one..and said i could either send it back or they could take $35 off..so i went with that.
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thats what i thought i was getting too but they messed up and send me the 16gb one..and said i could either send it back or they could take $35 off..so i went with that.
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I remember reading about that happening to others also.
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Best Buy deal of the day is a refurb Microsoft Bluetooth keyboard. It is normally $40-50 and has decent reviews....
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Microso...8441007905&skuId=3882118&st=3882118&cp=1&lp=1
Pretty good price, Amazon has pictures of it with an iPad and GNex if you want to see size comparison:
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-2XJ-00001-Bluetooth-Keyboard-6000/dp/B004HVW0ZQ
I got mine Shield Tablet on Saturday, at the Gamestop in PalmBay, FL (Closest Place that had them in stock). They had 2 remaining in stock after I got mine. They did not have the cover or controller.
Mine is replacing a Nexus 7 (2013). The lack of an SD Card slot in the Nexus was really bugging me.
The Shield tablet's front-facing ported speakers are also very noticeably better.
I also find it amazing how much easier it is to see the screen (I wear reading glasses), despite the fact that there is not that much difference in size. I need to see if the DPI set lower in build.prop.
The only thing I miss is Near-Field, and that is more appropriate to have on a phone, so it is no big omission, but I guess it means no more tap-to-pay for me until I get a new phone.
The Nexus 7 was definitely a "Settle-for" when I bought it, because I could not find anything that met my requirements, but the Shield does meet all of them:
-- Standard USB charging
-- 8 inch tablet with a worthy resolution
-- Front facing stereo speakers
-- Standard ports and slots
(There was a Chinese Tablet that met the specs: The FNF iFive X2, it was also cheaper, but I was a little worried about the firmware, and firmware updates on a tablet like that.)
I also got 20% off on the Nexus 7, so I went for it at the time.
To be clear, IMHO, the Shield Tablet would not be worth $115 more than the Nexus 7 ($229 - 20% = $185 vs $299) (if you can get one at that price), but at the same time, I think it is worth $70 more --- It's that close.
Ironically, the Nexus 7 will now be used for Gaming, and the Shield is my "Work Tablet".
More details comparing the 2 if anyone is interested.
Small world. I bought mine at the same place on Saturday also. I went in Friday night and they had 3. I wanted to see it in person but they didn't have a display up. I decided to sleep on it as I'm replacing my aging Nexus 10 and was concerned about the size. Saturday I decided to go for it so I actually called GS to hold one for me. By the time I got there, the other two were gone and I got the last one. So far I'm very pleased with it. Just waiting on a controller to round out. Performance of this thing is unbelievable! Getting used to its size and almost makes my N10 feel bulky in comparison. Good purchase!
Wow! Yeah, it is a small planet.
I was in Best Buy on Friday night, and the salesman said that they were not going to get them until October. He said that 8 people a day were asking for them.
That's when I called GS, and... we both know the story. If one was on hold for you, and another must have sold shortly after I got mine, I guess it was lucky that I got there fairly early.
Picked mine up at the microcenter in minneapolis while on vacation. LOVE that tablet. Only gripe is that x-com doesn't work on it. Crashes as soon as you try to start a game.
Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S8 and S8+ to the world at the Unpacked event in New York.
These new devices are equipped with many new features.
I like first-time features of the new Galaxy S8 and S8+.
I think the main difference is size only.
Do you any other difference?
karthikaqpt said:
Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S8 and S8+ to the world at the Unpacked event in New York.
These new devices are equipped with many new features.
I like first-time features of the new Galaxy S8 and S8+.
I think the main difference is size only.
Do you any other difference?
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bigger battery in the s8+
Yep. Other than the slightly larger batter (3500mAh) and larger display (6.2"), there's NO difference between the 2 phones. If you're stuck between the 2 devices, it just comes down to preference. I will say that if you plan on using the fingerprint scanner, because it's in a kinda odd position, the S8+ might not be as good, if you have smaller hands.
In my personal experience with the S8+, I have small hands, but I didn't find it that bad. Though, that might be because I'm used to holding my phone in my right hand anyway, so I have no issue with the placement, except for it's barely distinguishable from the camera. XP
Besides that, for a 6.2" phone, it doesn't feel HUGGGGGGGEEEEEEEE, compared to something like the iPhone 7+ or Nexus 6, which is why it took me like an hour to make up my mind between the two, haha! And despite me picking the S8 over the S8+ to pre-order, I'm tempted to switch it...
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Yep. Other than the slightly larger batter (3500mAh) and larger display (6.2"), there's NO difference between the 2 phones. If you're stuck between the 2 devices, it just comes down to preference. I will say that if you plan on using the fingerprint scanner, because it's in a kinda odd position, the S8+ might not be as good, if you have smaller hands.
In my personal experience with the S8+, I have small hands, but I didn't find it that bad. Though, that might be because I'm used to holding my phone in my right hand anyway, so I have no issue with the placement, except for it's barely distinguishable from the camera. XP
Besides that, for a 6.2" phone, it doesn't feel HUGGGGGGGEEEEEEEE, compared to something like the iPhone 7+ or Nexus 6, which is why it took me like an hour to make up my mind between the two, haha! And despite me picking the S8 over the S8+ to pre-order, I'm tempted to switch it...
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I ordered the 8+, I thought It was nicer with the bigger screen.
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I ordered the 8+, I thought It was nicer with the bigger screen.
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I took another look at the S8 & S8+ again today, which I swear I've gone to Best Buy so much recently that the guy who works in the Samsung Experience area recognizes me, haha. XD It's only because I'm still struggling to figure out if I wanna switch my pre-order to the S8+ or not.
Funny enough, he totally sympathizes with me too because, while he loves how the S8 & S8+ look and such, he's unsure if he wants jump on ether of those or wait until the next Note comes out (as he currently has the Note 5).
While I pre-ordered the S8, the more I compare the 2 variants, the more I'm leaning towards the larger one. I'm scared to jump the gun because I'm worried that I might regret it and... I'm trying to avoid that restocking fee at all costs, lawl. I still have time to decide if I wanna switch, but derp... ^^;
karthikaqpt said:
Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S8 and S8+ to the world at the Unpacked event in New York.
These new devices are equipped with many new features.
I like first-time features of the new Galaxy S8 and S8+.
I think the main difference is size only.
Do you any other difference?
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The difference is one has + in the name and about 100GBP/USD more in the price tag
Oh yeah, that too with the price. ? Besides the slightly bigger screen and battery, that I mentioned in an earlier post.
If you're in the US, Best buy has one of the better deals, as you can save up to $100 on the phone ($50 on the S8 and $100 on the S8+), so the price isn't as big of a dent. With the discount, the S8+ is basically the cost of the S8 at full price, so at least for me, it's a more viable option.
If you're outside the US, then I'm extremely uncertain with and discounts or deals there are, if any. Someone else here might have a better idea on that one.
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I find the plus just a bit too tall for comfortable pocketing and one handed use. If it were a couple mm's shorter it would have been a no brainer. I'm a little afraid that the S8's narrowness is going to bother me compared to my S7E. But maybe I'll just enjoy the large screen and easier reach on such a nice pocketable phone. By the time you case many of these large phones they become just too bulky for my taste.
EDIT: Just did the Best Buy side by side compare with my S7E. Ordinarily I would have picked the plus, but the little slick plain S8 is so portably nice, it is hard to resist based on typability, pocketability and one handed use overall. Not that the plus isn't very cool to hold an use and the most manageable "BIG" screen phone out there in my opinion, but the S8 is just too good without having to literally stretch both in use and pocket and holds it's own next to the wider S7E. I'm also making the decision with a view towards how the phone will plump up with a case. Anyway, I'm sticking with my regular S8 order.
xgman said:
By the way, has anyone else noticed how Best Buy increased it's no contract retail priced S8's by $100 over anyone else! ($820 vs $720 retail?) Shame on them. The good deal there requires signing up or adding to a existing contract.
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Really? I just checked their site and it's still $749.99 for the full retail price. (well, besides Verizon, as their full price is $719.99) Yep, it does as with the payment plans, that's where the carriers make their money. Not on the phones themselves as they get them cheaper from the manufacturers. That's what I was told when I asked why the deals only work on the payment plans.
the s8+ does have 500 mah more battery but how effective that is in the real world is up for discussion, especially since the screen is .4 inches bigger.
I ordered the regular s8, the guy at Tmo took a case out of the packaging and let me actually try the phone in my pocket with a case on. It was just a tad too big for me. I love big screens (had the Note4 and Note 7), but for my lifestyle it was just too big (I go out, hike, go to shows, etc.). That thing would break at somepoint! The s8 feels perfect and is also cheaper with a much smaller downpayment on Tmo ($30 v. $130 and that doesn't include the taxes), price isn't that big of an issue for me but I don't want to put $200+ down on a phone I feel like I might JUMP in a year or less (note 8 or s9)...In the end you just got to choose what suits your needs.
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Really? I just checked their site and it's still $749.99 for the full retail price. (well, besides Verizon, as their full price is $719.99) .
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You are right, they finally came to their senses. It was $820 for several days.
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jer21 said:
the s8+ does have 500 mah more battery but how effective that is in the real world is up for discussion, especially since the screen is .4 inches bigger.
I ordered the regular s8, the guy at Tmo took a case out of the packaging and let me actually try the phone in my pocket with a case on. It was just a tad too big for me. I love big screens (had the Note4 and Note 7), but for my lifestyle it was just too big (I go out, hike, go to shows, etc.). That thing would break at somepoint! The s8 feels perfect and is also cheaper with a much smaller downpayment on Tmo ($30 v. $130 and that doesn't include the taxes), price isn't that big of an issue for me but I don't want to put $200+ down on a phone I feel like I might JUMP in a year or less (note 8 or s9)...In the end you just got to choose what suits your needs.
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Yeah, the battery thing has me a bit disappointed and a little worried and yes you nailed it, "a tad too big". Just a tad, but you can't deny that little tad. I also typed on them side by side and it was easier on the smaller phone. Even easier than on the S&E.
I've seen the international version of the s8+ geekbenched and it got something like 6800 points multicore, that's higher than any s8 I've seen (which are very few actually), so that makes me think that the s8+ could be clocked slightly higher than the s8, at least the international versions. Of course this isn't confirmed by any means, it's just a theory.