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the new designed tab (8.9 n 10.1) has been announced. i like the new look very much, n sdcard is now available, but sadly the camera has been downgraded to 3mp =( n it looks a bit lag in the video by androidcentral in youtube..
n, is 8.9 using tegra cpu?
anyone think i shud jump to xoom iinstead?
I think I'm firmly on the new 10.1 Tab right now. 3 MP camera is something I can live with, in exchange for the slimness and weight. I think they displayed an older build (10.6 mm) thickness, with TouchWiz on it on the AC video. So, I don't want to jump to conclusions on the lag
is 8.9 using nivia tegra?
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is 8.9 using nivia tegra?
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Samsung hasn't revealed the CPU their tabs will be using.
The tab cameras still beat the iPad 2's ones.
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The tab cameras still beat the iPad 2's ones.
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Yes but when compared to all the other Android tablets, the rear camera is the worst. Even worst then any smartphone out last year and now.
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Yes but when compared to all the other Android tablets, the rear camera is the worst. Even worst then any smartphone out last year and now.
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But why in the world would you ever need a 8MP camera on your 10" tablet??? Is there ever a time when you have your tablet with you and not your phone or other digital camera/DSLR and you just need to take a hi-res photo?
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But why in the world would you ever need a 8MP camera on your 10" tablet??? Is there ever a time when you have your tablet with you and not your phone or other digital camera/DSLR and you just need to take a hi-res photo?
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I agree. I only use my phone camera for an "Oh Crap" spontaneous photo, not a thought out photograph where high res makes a difference. Not to mention that the quality of the lens really determines the end quality of the image. You can find shots taken on a 3MP camera with a great lens that will blow you away.
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the new designed tab (8.9 n 10.1) has been announced. i like the new look very much, n sdcard is now available, but sadly the camera has been downgraded to 3mp =( n it looks a bit lag in the video by androidcentral in youtube..
n, is 8.9 using tegra cpu?
anyone think i shud jump to xoom iinstead?
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I haven't see the Androidcentral video. But apparently there were no functioning new Galaxy Tab 10.1. The old 10.1 was used to demonstrate Honeycomb and TouchWiz. So I probably wouldn't worry too much about that, since that isn't the tablet we are getting anyway.
I'm not concerned about the camera. I'd like to have a camera, but I don't require it to be uber. I think having a good camera on my smart phone is far more important, because it's easier to hold and click pictures with a 4 inch phone than a 10 inch tablet.
Xoom disappointed me, I returned mine after a few days. It was too heavy, didn't feel comfortable to hold long, and the screen was good, but not great.
Galaxy Tab is much lighter and appears to be more comfortable to hold. Comfort is huge, I want to be able to hold this thing in my hands without fatigue or sharp corners digging into my fingers.
And the PLS screen, no doubt will blow away whatever type of panel the Xoom is using.
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Galaxy Tab is much lighter and appears to be more comfortable to hold. Comfort is huge, I want to be able to hold this thing in my hands without fatigue or sharp corners digging into my fingers.
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I just got back from the Verizon store and spent a good 20 minutes with the Xoom, and honestly my arm got tired. That thing is HEAVY. Its the first thing you notice when you pick it up. It is obviously solidly built which is what the weight offers, but man I couldn't see myself using that thing with one hand for very long.
1.6lbs is heavy. If these things come out and are solidly built for 1lb I'll be sold on it.
Should also note that using the Xoom makes me realize I probably won't want anything smaller than a 10.1" tablet. The Xoom has a much smaller footprint than the iPad because it is 16:9 and not 4:3. I think the 8.9" might be a little too small. I like the 10.1" ability to be able to view full web pages without pinching/zooming to read them properly.
Yep, I'm sold on the 10.1 even though i swore to never purchase a Samsung device. I'm putting my Xoom up for sale as of today
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Yep, I'm sold on the 10.1 even though i swore to never purchase a Samsung device. I'm putting my Xoom up for sale as of today
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well you've gotta wait till June 8th so you might as well hold onto that Xoom a little longer lol.
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YES, according to CNET...
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YES, according to CNET...
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Not completely confirmed. Samsung wouldn't disclose the specific processor at this time. Some news outlets are reporting Tegra 2, others are reporting "unspecified dual core processor".
lol.. i really hope it is tegra 2 as it supports many thd games smoothly
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well you've gotta wait till June 8th so you might as well hold onto that Xoom a little longer lol.
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I figured if i sold it after the wifi only was released, I'd get less for it.
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Not completely confirmed. Samsung wouldn't disclose the specific processor at this time. Some news outlets are reporting Tegra 2, others are reporting "unspecified dual core processor".
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Nvidia's tegra site has the galaxy tab 10.1 listed as having the tegra 2
I will probably look to buy the 10.1v (or whatever they end up calling the original). I want to buy in the next month or so, so if it's not available it will be the iPad 2 until June.
Have you seen the needle like charger tip for the xoom? Bad things will happen to something so flimsy... That's half the reason I took mine back. Other half is the new Tab 10.1.
I've been so set on getting the Tab 10.1 for a while. Tegra 3 sounds very appealing, though..
If you want a tablet now, get it. The vicious cycle of waiting for the best spec'd will never end. Why not purchase it now and enjoy it? Then when something newer comes out you could sell your Tab and pay the difference for the new one. Just think of the difference as a fee to have an interim tablet
I think you should wait for Tegra 4.
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You have to jump on the merry-go-round at some point. You probably won’t see a Tegra 3/4 until the end of the year or next. Jump and be happy as there will always be something better on the horizon.
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I think you should wait for Tegra 4.
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How dare you suggest it... Tegra 5 is just around the corner after Tegra 4...
Dude if you want it, get it. Sell it later to finance the price of the next one and think of the depreciated value of the Tab 10.1 as a rental fee. Easy-peasy.
Some Tegra 3 tablets probably will be available by the end of the year, though that could still mean up to 5 or 6 months away. However I still don't know if these tablets would be something I'd want to own.
Big reason I'm buying a Galaxy Tab 10.1 is because of it's design, light weight, comfortable ergonomics, PLS display, and good speakers. Such a tablet with a Tegra 3 may not even show up until 2012.
It's too unknown when a good Tegra 3 tablet would arrive. So I decided it is better to just buy a tablet now since I do want one now.
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Some Tegra 3 tablets probably will be available by the end of the year, though that could still mean up to 5 or 6 months away. However I still don't know if these tablets would be something I'd want to own.
Big reason I'm buying a Galaxy Tab 10.1 is because of it's design, light weight, comfortable ergonomics, PLS display, and good speakers. Such a tablet with a Tegra 3 may not even show up until 2012.
It's too unknown when a good Tegra 3 tablet would arrive. So I decided it is better to just buy a tablet now since I do want one now.
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Yeah, because I am sure that the Tegra 3 processor won't fit on the current design of the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Technology gets smaller with time, not the other way around. I guarantee you that by the time Tegra 3 is out, the dimensions of the GT will be the norm.
With that said, anyone that holds out for a device that doesn't have a release date is a moron. In this case, not only the device, but the technology itself doesn't have a release date. FAIL!
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Yeah, because I am sure that the Tegra 3 processor won't fit on the current design of the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Technology gets smaller with time, not the other way around. I guarantee you that by the time Tegra 3 is out, the dimensions of the GT will be the norm.
With that said, anyone that holds out for a device that doesn't have a release date is a moron. In this case, not only the device, but the technology itself doesn't have a release date. FAIL!
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I don't believe Samsung will put a Tegra 3 in a Galaxy Tab 10.1. Instead I think Samsung will design a new tablet for the Tegra 3.
Look at the first Tegra 2 tablet, Viewsonic G-Tablet, great processor put into a low end tablet, took months for it to show up in other tablets after that.
I would love to think that 5 or 6 months now everyone will be making super thin and light tablets. But many could be doing that already and they aren't. And I think that's the problem, we don't have a crystal ball to know for sure that someone will release a tablet in 2011 with a Tegra 3 and not be something low end with a crappy display like a Viewsonic G-Tablet.
Thread reminds me of this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZAAZ7iXN-o
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I've been so set on getting the Tab 10.1 for a while. Tegra 3 sounds very appealing, though..
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I decided to get an iPad 2 while I wait for the next set of android tablets. Tegra 2s SOC is difficult to get around. If what your getting it for doesn't include HD video in the 720p range, your fine... I wanted:
ebook reader
web surfing
video player (720p mkv)
Everything else was just butter. I really like honeycombs interface... but the iPad does these basic things pretty well. I'll jump on the next gen tho.
I toyed around with the idea of getting an iPad 2 and just waiting on a Tegra 3/Ice Cream Sandwich tablet later.
I would love to watch 720p MKV files and my Netflix (god only knows when that's coming to the Galaxy Tab 10.1).
But as nice as the A5 is at handling video (though I did still read some complaints), it seems like that bonus is instantly negated by the 9.7 inch 4:3 ratio screen.
I'm not aware of any Tegra 3 devices that have any been officially announced, let alone coming out any time soon. I don't think Kal-El/Tegra 3 is even supposed to ship to manufacturers until August, and then there's no telling when a decent device packing Kal-El will show up. I'm not holding my breathe for a third gen Galaxy Tab (or suitable competitor) until the February, March, April time frame.
The ASUS eeePad Transformer 2 is rumored to have a projected launch of April 2012, so that's one to keep an eye out for. But that's just rumor and speculation.
If you want a need or desire for the Galaxy Tab 10.1, get it. We're probably 6-9 months (at least) away from a suitable replacement, and even that Tegra 3 tablet will be outclassed by devices on the horizon before it launches. Doesn't make the current crop of tablets any less functional.
Yea, thanks guys. I'm going to pick one up tomorrow then ^.^
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If you want a need or desire for the Galaxy Tab 10.1, get it. We're probably 6-9 months (at least) away from a suitable replacement, and even that Tegra 3 tablet will be outclassed by devices on the horizon before it launches. Doesn't make the current crop of tablets any less functional.
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This is exactly my rationale for going ahead. I figure that since I don't have a carrier contract to confuse things, when something enough better that I can't stand it comes along, I can always sell the 10.1 for probably half what I paid for it, and get the next thing. And hey, between now and then, I'll have this nifty tablet to play with!
Exactly my problem... one more thing confuses me though. Is 3G... as with or without is another decision to make. (I will read this thread in a moment: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127302)
Tablets are not cheap. - fact
Hopefully, when there will be more of them out there price of new will go down, but so of used ones. My only concern is - will I be able to cover up the difference in price?
So... my current (real life - because this is what is in my shops) choice is:
GT 10.1 with 3G
Transformer/Iconia - wifi only
iPad2
Some of you know I wish to watch movies on tablet (among other things).
This means all of the above are far of good (not to mention ideal).
GT10.1 looks great, feels awesome and (what may be a surprise for you) I really do like TouchWiz. I think it is better that original Honeycomb UI. Has 3G (i still have not decided if I need it... So far I have lived without it but only because I did not have it, no because I didnt wanted it .
But is more expensive, is missing some ports, no netflix - but HULU free works
Transformer/Iconia - cheaper than above, no 3G (not everyday but it may come useful once in a while - is it enough to pay so much extra? - still do not know). Dont looks and feel so great (I am actually going to see them in a shop toady). Have more I/O ports. Hulu for free will work and some movies from NAS drive - but no netflix :-(
iPad 2 - netflix works, hulu (free) no way :-(, movies do work with one of the players but I HATE iTUNES :-( - and it is as expensive as GT10.1
I hate Apple (and others) for reinventing a tablet. Back in Jan 2010 I was not thinking about tablet, not even considering "PC" with touch screen and I could spend my $1000 on something way more sensible than a tablet. Now.... I know I want one and because I have to make a choice that (whichever one I will make) will leave me a bit unhappy, I am even more unhappy. The same applies to a choice of not buying and waiting.
Feeling of frustration is terrible .
I went ahead and purchased the 10.1 I'm sure something better will be out, but for my needs at the moment, the 10.1 suits me just fine.
I basically want a tablet to browse the web and run a few apps while I'm not using my laptop. I still love my laptop, but it's somewhat on the heavy side for sitting on the sofa, watching tv, & surfing the net. It also runs hot & has fan noise I can't stand sometimes. With a tablet I can move around the house freely, surf the net, and not have to worry about fan noise. The 10.1 is said to be very light weight, which is a huge plus.
A the title says Asus announced a quad core Nvidia tegra 3 tablet ,
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/asus-jonney-shih-unveils-transformer-2-at-asiad/ personally if I get icecream sandwich I won't upgrade . What do you think ?
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Quadcore....tempting...
But I agree, if we get ICS, I'm stickin to Gtab.
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Quadcore....tempting...
But I agree, if we get ICS, I'm stickin to Gtab.
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like you I'm very tempted esp after seeing the pics of the new Transformer Prime. If I don't do an impulsive purchase, I'll wait to see if Samsung is going to release a Quadcore GTab.
If it's thinner, lighter and price-wise = or cheaper than the GT then hell yeah!
not even sure if we're gonna get ICS on tabs now..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312195
Maybe in a year or two, but I don't feel the need to update just because there's a newer faster Tablet on the horizon. I bought my Tab for what it's capable of doing right now.
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not even sure if we're gonna get ICS on tabs now..
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On the emulator they found the tablet interface so ICS IS DESIGNED FOR TABLETS ALSO see the vudeo on engadget
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Who wouldn't like a faster processor? They're just planning to launch a 3G version of the Transformer I this month and it'll only have a HSPA 14.4 modem. I (finally) got my new 3G Tab from the UK yesterday. It's got a different display, pulls 8GB down on AT&T, and the KH3 ROM vastly improves screen responsiveness and transitions. Hardware's just one part of the equation. Samsung's audio and video codec support is second to none. If I abandon ship, it'll be to a quad-core Samsung Tab.
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Who wouldn't like a faster processor? They're just planning to launch a 3G version of the Transformer I this month and it'll only have a HSPA 14.4 modem. I (finally) got my new 3G Tab from the UK yesterday. It's got a different display, pulls 8GB down on AT&T, and the KH3 ROM vastly improves screen responsiveness and transitions. Hardware's just one part of the equation. Samsung's audio and video codec support is second to none. If I abandon ship, it'll be to a quad-core Samsung Tab.
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What do you mean by a different display. Aren't all galaxy tab 10.1 uses samsung super PLS display
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I could care less about the display honestly
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What do you mean by a different display. Aren't all galaxy tab 10.1 uses samsung super PLS display
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I'm still setting up the new Tab. Once I'm done I'll post the differences between it and the U.S. Wi-Fi version I've been using. The display's definately different. Maybe they updated it because of the Newton rings. When you look at it from the side, you can see a very subtle texture under the glass. Also, the color temperature is cooler and colors aren't as exagerated. It's a definite improvement (to me). The back has also been changed. It's now solid black with a soft-touch coating vs. the metal-esque grey plastic of the Wi-Fi version. The UK 3G Tabs were received by resellers last week and have an October build date.
If the build quality on the quad core is the same as the reg TF, then NO. The TF is a crappy product. The Tab is much more refined.
Putting a Turbo charged engine in a lawnmower doesn't make it a porsche.
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Putting a Turbo charged engine in a lawnmower doesn't make it a porsche.
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Too funny...
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If the build quality on the quad core is the same as the reg TF, then NO. The TF is a crappy product. The Tab is much more refined
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The build quality on my TF is perfectly fine - it is in no way a crappy product.
In my opinion, the TF is a different class of product to the Galaxy Tab 10.1, which is a definitely a "purer" tablet experience, and in general I do prefer my GT10.1 over my TF.
However, when I go on vacation next week, I will probably leave my GT10.1 at home, and take the Asus TF with dock instead because of the advantages the dock brings.
If the new TF can bring the tablet experience of the GT10.1, with the flexibility of the TF dock, I'm sold.
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I'm still setting up the new Tab. Once I'm done I'll post the differences between it and the U.S. Wi-Fi version I've been using. The display's definately different. Maybe they updated it because of the Newton rings. When you look at it from the side, you can see a very subtle texture under the glass. Also, the color temperature is cooler and colors aren't as exagerated. It's a definite improvement (to me). The back has also been changed. It's now solid black with a soft-touch coating vs. the metal-esque grey plastic of the Wi-Fi version. The UK 3G Tabs were received by resellers last week and have an October build date.
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I have got the uk 3g here in Egypt from Vodafone official store and I liked the black back allot more valuable than both metallic and write backs, thanks for your reply and wating for your comparison between the two versions
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The build quality on my TF is perfectly fine - it is in no way a crappy product.
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I wouldn't call it "crappy" but I'd say it's pretty average. I looked at all the tablets before buying the G-Tab and none of them were as refined h/w wise. The Transformer's I played with all creaked and the display wan't as good as the G-Tab. Friends have Transformer's and some have had to either exchange them or send them in for service for various h/w issues. (And I know, the G-Tab has Newton rings but it hasn't effected my two or those owned by friends.)
is it not scaring any of you that quad cores are coming so fast.. it means google and the manifacturers did not even give their tablets a year to sit on their thrones (not even a half year for many ones).. it gives me the fear of being outdated "abnormally fast" (please mind that statement=abnormally fast) no matter what i buy... and now there is the risk for our tegra 2 tablets not to get ICS.. it also scares me to be outdated easily again.. i mean, if the biggest rival apple is still caring about their iphone 3gs even after 2 more new models, what manifacturers are doing sounds so nokia-ish (like giving birth to many children but not caring about their growing).. is it not?
No plans on switching. Waiting for ICS update and I will be happy.
Regarding TF201 I don't really fancy the "rings" used on on the back and the bezel that is big. But it got better battery with the dock (hence the big bezel).
Love my Galaxy Tab and wouldn't trade it for a Transformer.
The tab I want next is based on these factors:
- form: how thin and portable is it
- display: must be vivid and sharp, no les than samsung quality
- expansion: absolute must. itis the single place the STab failed on for me
- price: has to be market price or better, no first adopter prices please
- processor: the more powerful a processor you get, the less likley you will need to upgarde for a longer term
I will hold no loyalty to a brand, but some brands do things better insome areas than others. For now, the Asus pad, at least visually, looks pretty sweet.
If the quad/tegra3 can play my 1080p mkv content off my portable hard drive while connected to a HDTV with the HDMI cable plugged in then I'm sold.
As of right now when I bring movies home to my parents for my dad to watch I still have to use my bulky laptop. I got the tab in hopes I could decrease my travel weight. Alas I've only added as now I bring my tab AND my laptop.
So sad.
Since they just announced the pre-order and release date for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 I decided to take my regular 10.1 back, since i'm still within my 30 day return period.
Really excited for the new one with all the upgrades. Having a SD card slot, 2 speakers on the front of the Tab and adding IR so I can control my home theater components, and getting official ICS on it. I can't wait.
Pre-order May 7th, release date on the 22nd.
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Since they just announced the pre-order and release date for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 I decided to take my regular 10.1 back, since i'm still within my 30 day return period.
Really excited for the new one with all the upgrades. Having a SD card slot, 2 speakers on the front of the Tab and adding IR so I can control my home theater components, and getting official ICS on it. I can't wait.
Pre-order May 7th, release date on the 22nd.
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how much is it?
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how much is it?
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$399
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$399
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wtf??? 399.
worth a trade lmfao
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Really excited for the new one with all the upgrades.
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It's actually a downgrade, not an upgrade. It's thicker and heavier which means that either the components were changed or the design has been changed to make it cheaper to build. There's no flash on the camera either. It's got an OMAP chip vs. Teg2 so it's pretty much a lateral move but I'm sure the OMAP will be better at local video playback (anything would). The SD card's a benefit but ICS is a wash since the orignal G-Tab will get it (eventually) too. The 8GB is supposed to be $399 while the 16GB will be $449 so it's still no bargain.
wr should think about getting the note 10.1 everything is better there
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wr should think about getting the note 10.1 everything is better there
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That's what I'm waiting for. I love my 3G Tab and the only thing that (for me) needs improvement is a more powerful processor. For taking notes and such at work the S-Pen's also a cool and practical feature. It's been delayed until June so Samsung can put a new quad-core Exynos SoC in and I'm hoping they bump up the display resolution while they're at it.
I'm in a similar predicament. I want to get the Galaxy tab but now with Tab 2 launching i'm not sure if it's a wise decision. I feel like I will have buyers remorse if I buy the Galaxy tab 2 just because it has older components and a step backwards. Galaxy Note 10.1 won't arrive till June if its not pushed back (high possibility of delays). The Transformer Prime was another Tablet I was looking at but with the wifi and gps issues not too sure about Asus. So now sadly, I may look at the new iPad. Anyone else have any other suggestions?
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I'm in a similar predicament. I want to get the Galaxy tab but now with Tab 2 launching i'm not sure if it's a wise decision. I feel like I will have buyers remorse if I buy the Galaxy tab 2 just because it has older components and a step backwards. Galaxy Note 10.1 won't arrive till June if its not pushed back (high possibility of delays). The Transformer Prime was another Tablet I was looking at but with the wifi and gps issues not too sure about Asus. So now sadly, I may look at the new iPad. Anyone else have any other suggestions?
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You can pre-order both the Acer A510 and new non-Prime Transformer (TF300) that has a plastic back cover and shouldn't have wireless issues. They're $449 and $399 respectively with the Acer being the more upscale of the two. Asus' build quality and QC have been sketchy and I haven't really followed Acer to offer any opinion. Costco's got some good deals on the G-Tab 1 and a ninety day return policy which should fall in to the launch timeframe for the Note.
Yeah in a lot of ways, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a DOWNGRADE over the original GT 10.1. The SD card slot is nice, but when you think about it, you can just get a 32 GB Tab 10.1 and be fine. I like the new placement of the speakers, but that's about it. Front facing camera is only VGA. No flash for the rear camera. Thicker and cheaper build quality. Same PLS screen, same res, same processor speed. The original 10.1 with the Tegra 2 would be better for gaming, while the OMAP should be better for HD vid watching. Although I have to say, if you encode a 720p file properly, it looks great on the Tab and plays really well. You don't need to play 1080p on these things.
If I didn't have a tablet right now and was looking to invest 400 dollars for a high-end one, I would honestly wait a few months. I'd wait either for the upgraded Transformer Prime with the higher res. screen and no GPS/WiFI issues, the Acer, the Galaxy Note 10.1, or even whatever quadcore Exynos Tab Samsung is working on at the moment.
Besides all of that, cheaper 7 inch Tegra 3 tablets are coming soon. Now is not a good time to be tablet shopping.
When I looked at the size and weight, and it was almost the same. From what I've read it's the same height and width, only 3 or 4 more ounces. Not a dramatic difference in weight. Hopefully, they kept the same shape and dimensions
so it will fit in my Galaxy Tab Book Cover Case.
I know there was no real upgrade in terms of specs, but, the additions they did make was huge to me. Adding ICS, something the previous Tab will probably not get, and if it does, it will be several months away. I had a ICS rom on mine and it was nice, but, lacking in some areas of true ICS. I like the speakers on the front at the top and bottom better than on the sides. It should make a huge difference when watching movies or listening to music. You can thank the German courts for this and Apple. Throw in the fact they added a space for SD card storage to expand, IR capabilities, will be great controlling my Home Theater components and it's a winner to me at the $399 price tag.
If it was higher than that, I would say no, but, at this price point, it's nice.
MMcCraryNJ said:
Yeah in a lot of ways, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a DOWNGRADE over the original GT 10.1. The SD card slot is nice, but when you think about it, you can just get a 32 GB Tab 10.1 and be fine. I like the new placement of the speakers, but that's about it. Front facing camera is only VGA. No flash for the rear camera. Thicker and cheaper build quality. Same PLS screen, same res, same processor speed. The original 10.1 with the Tegra 2 would be better for gaming, while the OMAP should be better for HD vid watching. Although I have to say, if you encode a 720p file properly, it looks great on the Tab and plays really well. You don't need to play 1080p on these things.
If I didn't have a tablet right now and was looking to invest 400 dollars for a high-end one, I would honestly wait a few months. I'd wait either for the upgraded Transformer Prime with the higher res. screen and no GPS/WiFI issues, the Acer, the Galaxy Note 10.1, or even whatever quadcore Exynos Tab Samsung is working on at the moment.
Besides all of that, cheaper 7 inch Tegra 3 tablets are coming soon. Now is not a good time to be tablet shopping.
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Sadly, I think you are right. I will have to be patient and wait and see what happens next. I guess with Google IO coming up soon the emphasis will be completely on JellyBean and ICS will be obsolete already by the time summer comes around.
HotInEER said:
When I looked at the size and weight, and it was almost the same. From what I've read it's the same height and width, only 3 or 4 more ounces. Not a dramatic difference in weight. Hopefully, they kept the same shape and dimensions
so it will fit in my Galaxy Tab Book Cover Case.
I know there was no real upgrade in terms of specs, but, the additions they did make was huge to me. Adding ICS, something the previous Tab will probably not get, and if it does, it will be several months away. I had a ICS rom on mine and it was nice, but, lacking in some areas of true ICS. I like the speakers on the front at the top and bottom better than on the sides. It should make a huge difference when watching movies or listening to music. You can thank the German courts for this and Apple. Throw in the fact they added a space for SD card storage to expand, IR capabilities, will be great controlling my Home Theater components and it's a winner to me at the $399 price tag.
If it was higher than that, I would say no, but, at this price point, it's nice.
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The original Tab 10.1 is getting ICS. Samsung have confirmed it at several different points in time. WHEN will we get it, that's another story, but it's coming. It's being worked on. They even said that it was number 2 on the their priority list, right behind the GS II which has already started it's ICS rollout globally. It can't be that far away
So if you factor out ICS as an advantage (which you should), the only two things the Tab 2 has over the Tab 1 are the modified speaker positions and debatably the microSD storage (I say that because the storage sizes are halved on the Tab 2). Everything else that's different on the Tab 2 is a disadvantage.
Sorry to say, but it's the truth. And that 399 price point doesn't make it any easier to swallow, especially when you consider that if you can be patient for another couple of months, you'll have a huge selection of Tegra 3 tablets at all different sizes, all different price points, made by different companies.
Believe me, I'm not hating here. I got my Tab 10.1 last July and I absolutely love it. But right now, if 300 or 400 is my sweet spot for a tablet, I'm holding off for a couple of months. The Tab 2 isn't worth that.
BarryH_GEG said:
It's actually a downgrade, not an upgrade. It's thicker and heavier which means that either the components were changed or the design has been changed to make it cheaper to build. There's no flash on the camera either. It's got an OMAP chip vs. Teg2 so it's pretty much a lateral move but I'm sure the OMAP will be better at local video playback (anything would). The SD card's a benefit but ICS is a wash since the orignal G-Tab will get it (eventually) too. The 8GB is supposed to be $399 while the 16GB will be $449 so it's still no bargain.
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MMcCraryNJ said:
Yeah in a lot of ways, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a DOWNGRADE over the original GT 10.1. The SD card slot is nice, but when you think about it, you can just get a 32 GB Tab 10.1 and be fine. I like the new placement of the speakers, but that's about it. Front facing camera is only VGA. No flash for the rear camera. Thicker and cheaper build quality. Same PLS screen, same res, same processor speed. The original 10.1 with the Tegra 2 would be better for gaming, while the OMAP should be better for HD vid watching. Although I have to say, if you encode a 720p file properly, it looks great on the Tab and plays really well. You don't need to play 1080p on these things.
If I didn't have a tablet right now and was looking to invest 400 dollars for a high-end one, I would honestly wait a few months. I'd wait either for the upgraded Transformer Prime with the higher res. screen and no GPS/WiFI issues, the Acer, the Galaxy Note 10.1, or even whatever quadcore Exynos Tab Samsung is working on at the moment.
Besides all of that, cheaper 7 inch Tegra 3 tablets are coming soon. Now is not a good time to be tablet shopping.
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HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH...wow!!! effing samsung..
screw this..selling it and getting the asus prime
I would also hold off for the note 10.1... Better hardware AND the s-pen will give it functionality that no other tab has. I have tried the regular note (5.3) and the pen works very well, very cool to jot down stuff quickly or to add comments/notes to documents.
Now they are saying they halted production of the Tab 2 for some upgrades. One of them being a quad core processor with their latest chip.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII EPIC 4g Touch on XDA Premium!
I bet they are having problems they will have a even bigger one if they don't get there arses into first gear people will migrate to other tablets.This is just another sorry excuse to buy some more time which they dont have and now where does this leave those of us waiting for ic4.0 to come to 10.1 user?
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Now they are saying they halted production of the Tab 2 for some upgrades. One of them being a quad core processor with their latest chip.
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I read that also... it definitely has me wondering if this will delay us OG Tab owners from getting the ICS update in May. I have no doubt that the appeal of ICS is a selling point for Samsung and potential Tab-2 customers might settle for the original tab if it gets ICS prior to the release of the Tab-2.
Joe T said:
I read that also... it definitely has me wondering if this will delay us OG Tab owners from getting the ICS update in May. I have no doubt that the appeal of ICS is a selling point for Samsung and potential Tab-2 customers might settle for the original tab if it gets ICS prior to the release of the Tab-2.
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Probably. That's why I took mine back.
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I'm keeping my 10.1 4G, which it bought used for less than $300. I'll probably still get the GT 2 7.0 for $250 though, since it's wifi only.
Hi people,
as the title said: Why you're buying the new Note 10.1?
I will buy it for:
Big Screen
S-Pen
Multiwindows
Floating apps
A very big Battery
For the school is the better choise atm!
So, post here your think
I love the Note 10.1 Gen1. Im using a custom ROM but stockrom feels so smooth on the tablet.
Ill probably buy it (maybe) beacuse of the Spen features (Which I probably wont use anyway) new Highres LCD & battery.
But it'll be expensive here in tiny Sweden
I liked the old note 10.1 coz my brother has it and I use regularly, also I have note 2 and multiwindows on bigger screen would be awesome especially in college lectures
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I'm starting to lean towards the Note (2014) because ASUS will prob not announce the new transformer pad until 2014 lol
Seriously though....I just went to Microcenter and played around with the old transformer pad infinity and the 1 speaker that is on it is horrible! I also like the minimal bezel on the note and the S-pen is starting to intrigue me. That and the multi-window ability. I guess you can say the new note is #1 on my list now. They need to release this soon!
Main reason is the screen, so I can watch all those nice 1080p mkvs, also I hope the new cpu will be able to decode 10bit ones (mainly anime).
Another reason is s-pen, because I dont really like touching the (tablet) screen with my fingers which obstruck the view (and leave fingerprints), also occasional drawing with pressure sensing is nice too.
I've had the Samsung Tab 10.1 and the Note 10.1 and loved both so going with this comes naturally for me.
Plus with my Samsung LED TV I'll be all connected!
Also the screen, true multitasking, expandability, reduced size and styling as well....
atg284 said:
I'm starting to lean towards the Note (2014) because ASUS will prob not announce the new transformer pad until 2014 lol
Seriously though....I just went to Microcenter and played around with the old transformer pad infinity and the 1 speaker that is on it is horrible! I also like the minimal bezel on the note and the S-pen is starting to intrigue me. That and the multi-window ability. I guess you can say the new note is #1 on my list now. They need to release this soon!
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The new Transformer pad has already been announced. It comes with tegra 4
http://www.androidcentral.com/hands-asus-transformer-pad-tf701t
samsonite727 said:
The new Transformer pad has already been announced. It comes with tegra 4
http://www.androidcentral.com/hands-asus-transformer-pad-tf701t
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sorry I meant to say "ASUS will prob not announce a release date until 2014"
samsonite727 said:
The new Transformer pad has already been announced. It comes with tegra 4
http://www.androidcentral.com/hands-asus-transformer-pad-tf701t
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Tegra.
I won't never buy a new phone/tablet with Tegra Processor.
I can remember the HOX times, when the Tegra is an ISSUE for all the modding thing.
I was about to buy a GN10.1 2012 Edition and decided to see if anything new was announced at IFA. It was so I held off on getting the old model. Key reasons for getting it, 32GB + 64GB microSD support, 4.3, 3GB RAM, SCREEN Resolution, S-Pen, pairs with the GG Watch and it will work well with the GN3 that I already ordered.
I took all of my multimedia apps and most of my games off of my phone in favor of a tablet. It was just a matter of deciding which one I wanted. This is the one for me.
So I can post screen shots and pictures of my home screen when that thread opens.
This will be my first tablet. I used N7 for sometime in past, but didn't like it. Found that useless for anything. Note series can be more 'productive' than other tablets in market. Now with better internals, screen this looks like a good option.
I will have to wait for prices to come down a bit, things are crazy expensive out here.
The Galaxy Note Tablet series can be the best in the tablet market
They have a lof of features that other don't have.
Multiwindows in advance, and this is very nice
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S pen / taking notes
S pen, hi res screen,and better processor for art.
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Nono, i prefer Asus or Acer!
kinch54 said:
Nono, i prefer Asus or Acer!
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And so?
We're talking about why people will buy the new Note 10.1...
Nothing about Asus or Acer...
And, atm, Asus don't have all the features that the Note have
Changed the way I study. 720p is not great for multitasking or having a PDF plus lecturenotes side by side when studying.
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Note 10.1 2014 can be a cool combination between note taking, book reading, movie watching and software architectural diagram drawing. My Note 2 plays 1080p movies like a charm, and when you pack a 64gb microsd with it, everything is basically paradise. There is no other device on earth can do all those in a real professional and awesome way. Plus im planning to test drive the octa-core and opencl functionalities for some cv projects. Can't wait to get mine!