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Hi Everyone
Recently i brought "Acer Iconia A500" Tablet.
I'm not convinced with this tablet when i compare it with EEE Transformer.
EEE Transformer has clear screen (not like a500).
I'm very confused now. Should i buy (EEE Transformer) or another one instead of A500?
What do you think please?
web.designer.iq said:
Hi Everyone
Recently i brought "Acer Iconia A500" Tablet.
I'm not convinced with this tablet when i compare it with EEE Transformer.
EEE Transformer has clear screen (not like a500).
I'm very confused now. Should i buy (EEE Transformer) or another one instead of A500?
What do you think please?
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Short answer? Yes.
Long answer? Yes.
I associate the Acer brand as being cheap Walmart/Zellers discount products.
You know what the answer will be... this is the transformer forum at all...
if you don't need a usb port on the tablet itself, the TF is a no brainer.
magicpork said:
You know what the answer will be... this is the transformer forum at all...
if you don't need a usb port on the tablet itself, the TF is a no brainer.
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USB is very important to me. Do you mean Transformer does not contains USB port?
web.designer.iq said:
USB is very important to me. Do you mean Transformer does not contains USB port?
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correct..the tablet itself only comes with a microSD slot and hdmi port..
there're two usb ports and another SD slot on the keyboard dock.
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correct..the tablet itself only comes with a microSD slot and hdmi port..
there're two usb ports and another SD slot on the keyboard dock.
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and additional battery life on the dock itself
But there will be an "extension kit" availible (which gives you an USB-port on the tablet itself) at the end of the month...afaik for ~30$.
I love the Galaxy Tab 10.1 but the Eee Pad is $100 cheaper. Plus its easier to transfer files from my PC and it has a micro SD slot.
So should I get the Eee Pad instead of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 or should I wait for the ASUS Tegra 3 Tablet?
Also is the Eee Pad's construction solid? and is it a reliable tablet?
The build is fine, its a solid piece. Some people had problems, but I think that was the older b4 serial models. The b6 are better, but some issues still occur. Just return it and get a new one if so. The Galaxy is very nice and light. It's very similar to the ipad 2. It's pretty smooth and people seem to like the build quality. However with the Transformer, it's more like a netbook. It has almost all the functions, and if not, you can find a solution. The Galaxy has no slots or extras. You have to buy them separate. The keyboard dock is alright, and it doesnt have a trackpad. While with the Transformer you have Hdmi, MicroSD, SD, and 2 usb ports. It last 16 hours with the dock attached. Alone it can last 8 hours. They have attachments coming out, like usb, so you dont need the dock. But the dock is really nice to type and use the mouse with. Remote RDP supports the right click function of the trackpad. Streaming works well with spalshtop. All in all, the Galaxy is smooth, pretty, but lacks functionality unless you buy the attachments. The Transformer is the first concept of the tab dock, so it will have some issues. But it's such a cool thing to use, and when you undock it in front of people, they go, WHAT? What just happened?? Haha
The lack of an SD card killed the Tab for me. The Transformer is a much more versatile device with the inclusion of the laptop dock which nearly doubles battery life as well.
I see the Tab the same way I see the iPad, paying for the brand and sacrificing features.
I'm in the same boat. I have a new White 16gb iPad2 3G I'm trying to sell and deciding. I have someone wanting to trade his Transformer + Keyboard dock with the iPad2.
Tough call. MicroSD slot and HDMI out plus extra battery dock and keyboard... or the SGT10.1
I think the Transformer is the better choice in the long run. It isn't as thin, but it is cheaper and has more bang for your buck. I've owned Asus EeePC's before and very impressed by the updates and quality.
AT has a 5MP camera that is better but lacks flash like on the Tabs 3MP + Flash.
My thinking is that I'd probably never use the HDMI out. I have it on my LG G2x and use it, but I would use my phone, not my Tablet. MicroSD card slot is awesome. It would be hard to part without that.
I think I'm going to do the trade for the Transformer.
If you wait.....you will NEVER get a tablet because a newer or better one will ALWAYS be on the Horizon. Get what you want NOW and ENJOY IT.
That said....the lack of expansion on the Galaxy Tab 10.1x killed it for more. No expansion....NO DEAL. If I wanted a Tablet with no expansion I would have gone iPad.
No I like my Transformer ( Eee Pad sounds so retarded IMHO ) very much and would not trade it for the inferior Tablets.
Another good option is the Acer Iconia A500 if you want to look at it....but it does not have the awesome dock that the Transformer has ( if you buy it. )
Just to throw in there, the new Toshiba is pretty sweet too and it's in the same price range as the Transformer and Iconia.
So Im leaning towards the Eee Pad now. So ASUS has been doing good so far in their updates?
And with the most recent model the problem with the Eee Pad failing has been fixed?
I'm posting in this section as I have 2 Asus Eee Pad TF101's in my family.
A relative has a budget of £300 to spend on a tablet. He wants to watch videos like my dad on browser which the iPad probably won't support. I purchased my tablet way under 300. Amazon have listed it for £249 a few times recently but it's gone up to 339 again.
I'm wondering whether I should recommend the same tablet which I find great, or is there a better tablet out there? It has to be over 10 inches as the rest are too small.
I think for that budget price the TF101 is fine. Im not sure if the Transformer 300 is much more expensive but you can check that out as it has if im not mistaken a Tegra 3 instead of a Tegra 2. But for browsing web and watching movies my TF101 is perfect tho. You can check out Samsung ones but I think they might be more expensive (or even the Acer Iconia, but between Acer and Asus I'd go with Asus).
Any thoughts on this new memo pad smart? The specs seem almost the same except these advantages i have found in each model..
Asus Memo pad Smart
+usb conector instead of proprietary
+2 speakers - stereo (tf300t only has one speaker)
+camera has flash
+tablet is lighter
Asus TF300T
+dock connector for keyboard (a bluetooth keyboard will be available for the memo pad)
+8 mpixel camera with autofocus (memo pad has 5 mpixel)
+available in 16 and 32gb versions (memo pad only has 16gb)
+ips display 178º angle (memo pad has 170º angle)
Unless you really need the dock maybe the memo pad is a cheaper alternative with no significant disadvantages..
Question:
-is this one still plagued by the same i/o issues
only noticeable differences are that the memo pad can render video at 1080p while the tf300 can only render it at 720p and the lack of the docking keyboard on the memo pad.
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atomicblue said:
only noticeable differences are that the memo pad can render video at 1080p while the tf300 can only render it at 720p and the lack of the docking keyboard on the memo pad.
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Are you sure about this? i find it strange since the hardware on both is pratically equal, so, if one can play 1080p the other should also be able to do it.
I don't get the memo pad 10". It's very similar to the TF300. It has lower battery life and is a bit lighter. Not much else to write about. Are ASUS in a bit of a panic and try to saturate the market with similar products?
Evan_ said:
I don't get the memo pad 10". It's very similar to the TF300. It has lower battery life and is a bit lighter. Not much else to write about. Are ASUS in a bit of a panic and try to saturate the market with similar products?
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its cheaper to build and the dock sales are poor for the 300 so from their perspective no reason to waste money in components and logistics for it.
they arent saturating the market, tf300 is in EOL, its not producted anymore, the new memopad substitute it.
atomicblue said:
only noticeable differences are that the memo pad can render video at 1080p while the tf300 can only render it at 720p and the lack of the docking keyboard on the memo pad.
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It's obvious that the TF300T can work with 1080p movies since it can record them.
Yes... I'm also able to watch all my series at 1080p (using unters kernel)
NixZero said:
... tf300 is in EOL, its not producted anymore, the new memopad substitute it.
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The TF300 is still listed in the ASUS website though.
vap_66 said:
It's obvious that the TF300T can work with 1080p movies since it can record them.
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I think the remark was about the HDMI output, whether being able to support 1080p or not. Because in the Memo pad features it explicitly states 1080p support, but it doesn't state it in the tf300 page.
To explain the spec differences (1080p), it probably has the new and updated Tegra 3 chip also used in the TF700 (http://www.anandtech.com/show/6036/asus-transformer-pad-infinity-tf700t-review/3). This means faster core clocks, and faster graphical capabilities because of higher memory bandwidth. They probably used a slightly better emmc chip as well, because they'd really be dumb otherwise.
Maybe they would have added 5GHz WiFI?
At the end of the day, the Memo Pad is just another middling 10" tablet, and there are plenty of those around already. This might be a cheap alternative to keep and eye out for, however.
Screen resolution is low. I notice it on my TF300. Tegra 3 is outdated. No NFC is a deal breaker.
$299 is too much money to spend for this in 2013.
Evan_ said:
I think the remark was about the HDMI output, whether being able to support 1080p or not. Because in the Memo pad features it explicitly states 1080p support, but it doesn't state it in the tf300 page.
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Tried a full HD movie via HDMI, the TV reported it to be 1080p as well. Didn't seem to be downscaled.
xaueious said:
To explain the spec differences (1080p), it probably has the new and updated Tegra 3 chip also used in the TF700
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Nope, the specs state 1.2GHz Tegra3
http://www.asus.com/Tablet_Mobile/ASUS_MeMO_Pad_Smart_10/#specifications
I think it's just a difference in marketing and timing when they mention 1080p output for the Memo pad, and do not mention it for the tf300.
Question:
-is this one still plagued by the same i/o issues
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I've seen some review and benchmark shown the I/O is still slow. So far still no smart cover or even screen protector for this tablet. I'll wait for few more month before buying this, with the hope that some manufacturer will jump to market and throw some decent specs tablet with the price range. Sold at about USD330 here.
apad said:
I've seen some review and benchmark shown the I/O is still slow. So far still no smart cover or even screen protector for this tablet. I'll wait for few more month before buying this, with the hope that some manufacturer will jump to market and throw some decent specs tablet with the price range. Sold at about USD330 here.
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It has the same dimensions as tf300
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Hi,
So i've been trying to find a thread for the TF301T but i've come up empty, do you guys anything about development for this equipment?
mjrpereira said:
Hi,
So i've been trying to find a thread for the TF301T but i've come up empty, do you guys anything about development for this equipment?
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TF301T? o0
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http://www.laptopdirect.co.za/laptop_specifications.php?laptop=60899
Did a quick Google. Seems all tf301 I found are typing errors.
Asus TF300T, CleanROM Inheritance
I sold my Asus pad 300 and bought this new Asus MemoPad 10. I like it more than Pad 300. I don't know, but in benchmark program was info about processor and showed1,3Ghz.
Stereo speakers x mono on Asus Pad 300
Charging on the left side via micro USB x bottom asus socket
Option lock toolbar x no lock on Pad 300
They could add 2GB ram, but, I think for £250 its good value.
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Asus ME301T MemoPad 10
joelalmeidaptg said:
TF301T? o0
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I'm so sorry I do mean ME301T, as Danginharl found it was just a typo.
Danginharl said:
http://www.laptopdirect.co.za/laptop_specifications.php?laptop=60899
Did a quick Google. Seems all tf301 I found are typing errors.
Asus TF300T, CleanROM Inheritance
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Thanks for showing me my mistake
shawt said:
I sold my Asus pad 300 and bought this new Asus MemoPad 10. I like it more than Pad 300. I don't know, but in benchmark program was info about processor and showed1,3Ghz.
Stereo speakers x mono on Asus Pad 300
Charging on the left side via micro USB x bottom asus socket
Option lock toolbar x no lock on Pad 300
They could add 2GB ram, but, I think for its good value.
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Asus ME301T MemoPad 10
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I do like this tablet too, how probable is it that this one gets dev'ing and hopefully some CM10.1 or AOKP?
I'm searching to buy the original OTG, if someone have one.
xaueious said:
No NFC is a deal breaker.
$299 is too much money to spend for this in 2013.
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M8 i dont know how is it in your country but here (Portugal) NFC is just rubish i had not seen a single use for NFC......
Regarding the specs
TF300x - uses Nvidia Tegra 3 T30L
Memo Pad - uses Nvidia Tegra 3 T30L
CPU stated as beeing the same speed quad core 1.2Ghz
TF300x 8 Mpixel cam
Memo Pad 5 Mpixel cam
TF300x 32 GB
Memo Pad 16 GB
Dock possibility on TF300x vs no dock on Memo pad
I still consider TF300x a better tablet, depending on the demand of users of course
If you dont need docking (for at least xtra batery life) 5 Mpixel cam (that is alredy nice) and you dont mind the 16GB (you can prob use a 64 GB microsd)on the memo pad i still consider it a very good choice
I work at PhoneHouse (Carphone WhareHouse)
I have tried the memo pad and the only thing i think its better that the TF300x is the sound, it realy looks awsome extra boost on the double stereo peakers.
But i still dont get it .... Why put the freakin speakers on the back of the tablet...........
I've been very happy with my G Pad, but I'm wondering what those of you with a 10" tablet are doing with your larger devices? I've heard people say that they satisfy different uses, but what are they being used for?
I have an Acer A700, which is the main media device about the house (on account of me being able to play stuff on my TVs via HDMI). But if I get a Slimport adapter for the G Pad, I wonder if the Acer will soon be headed for a new home...
Mark
Impromark said:
I've been very happy with my G Pad, but I'm wondering what those of you with a 10" tablet are doing with your larger devices? I've heard people say that they satisfy different uses, but what are they being used for?
I have an Acer A700, which is the main media device about the house (on account of me being able to play stuff on my TVs via HDMI). But if I get a Slimport adapter for the G Pad, I wonder if the Acer will soon be headed for a new home...
Mark
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"Whither"?
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"Whither"?
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An appropriate slip of the keys, considering I'm asking about whether people are losing interest in their 10" tabs now that they have a G Pad.
Mark
I still miss my 10-incher
I got the GPE G Pad because my 10-inch Transformer Prime screen went blank, and Asus wanted $300 to replace the motherboard.
The reviews for the new Asus TF701T mentioned lots of problems, and I was waiting and waiting for the new Nexus 10. When it didn't happen, but the GPE was announced, I thought the opportunity to get pure Android and smaller tablet would be worth it. The tablet would be great around the house, and I'd add a keyboard to make it my very light laptop for travel.
So I got the G Pad and a bluetooth keyboard. I love the tablet, and use it at home every day for email, FB, Twitter, reading, web stuff, videos etc. I love it -- 8.3 is just right.
But I think I would actually still like a laptop-like (Transformer-like) form factor for travel. The screen is too small for lots of work needs, and having a separate, detached keyboard feels like a kludge. IF there was a new Nexus 10 in the next year or so that included a keyboard, I might get it too, though it would be hard to justify all that money.
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I've been very happy with my G Pad, but I'm wondering what those of you with a 10" tablet are doing with your larger devices? I've heard people say that they satisfy different uses, but what are they being used for?
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ONLY reason I am interested in mid-sized tablets (8"/8.5") is WEIGHT.
Anything beyond 350/400 grams is simply too heavy to be ergonomic and truly comfortable for extended use.
It's as simple as that.
The new Samsung Tab Pro 10.1" is 469grams and I am planning on trying it out with the intention of switching back to a 10.1"...
Ideally, my perfect tablet would be something like the Note Pro 12.2" but would weigh no more than 400 grams with an all-day battery life... (which is, of course, not technically possible. YET).
I have an iPad air I like to use when I have a bigger screen. I mainly bought the G Pad because I want a android tablet but don't really need a huge one.
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