Related
hello. i heard that the galaxy tab have a newton ring problem and a main "causer" of this is heat.
this is a series problem for me because i live in kuwait and it is 40+C and getting 40*C is lucky
and people say the screen crack very easy on low drops
i am thinking of asus transformer pad
what should i get
if your answer is the galaxy tab 10.1 because it is thin then save it for yourself
Hello, so far the samsung galaxy is one of the best tablets on the market. But the newton ring is a real pita. I suggest you to wait and see what will happen in the next weeks. I think they'll try to address this issue as soon as they can.
Inviato dal mio GT-I9100 usando Tapatalk
mine has gotten hot and luckily no issues here!!
lost2030 said:
mine has gotten hot and luckily no issues here!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
when did you get yours?
Ok what is Newton Ring in layman's term? Read it in wiki and all I understood is there's some light interference between two surfaces, etc
Sent from my GT-P1000 using Tapatalk
hnakhi said:
hello. i heard that the galaxy tab have a newton ring problem and a main "causer" of this is heat.
this is a series problem for me because i live in kuwait and it is 40+C and getting 40*C is lucky
and people say the screen crack very easy on low drops
i am thinking of asus transformer pad
what should i get
if your answer is the galaxy tab 10.1 because it is thin then save it for yourself
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm in Texas.... Now it's about 105 every day and i'm using my tab by the pool everyday for like 1 hour. i have the tab since like 4 weeks or something like that and it works perfectly. no issues because of the heat.
dude,
don't hurry to get the tab. apart from the newton's rings prob, right now they are in deep **** especially ''after the australia's ruling'', and in the following days/weeks, the tab might even get banned in other countries. i guess Sammy might even stop production , and get another model out fast.(they have done it with p7100 so this wont come as a surprise).
.torrented said:
when did you get yours?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This past Saturday. I've been using it a lot
I picked mine up on Friday and couldnt be happier!! My first Andriod device!
Sent from my GT-P7510 using Tapatalk
thanks guys for all the comments.
but even if there wasn't a newton ring problem ... i am still having second thoughts whether i should buy the transformer or the galaxy tab
i dont think i care about the thin stuff
The main reason I bought the galaxy tab was because of how thin and light it is. Also I wouldn't be using hdmi out so the lack of a built in adapter didn't matter to me. If you do plan on using hdmi out, keep in mind that in order to use it on the galaxy tab, you would have to to buy an extra adapter and with the transformer, you would not. Same goes for OTG USB devices; you would need an adapter for the galaxy tab. But it really is amazing how much lighter and thinner this tablet is compared to any other tablet... I've owned the xoom and it was like carrying around a brick; the transformer is only 50 grams lighter than the xoom whereas the galaxy tab is over 100 grams lighter than the transformer. I've had great experiences with both Asus and Samsung hardware but in the end, I chose Samsung due to the much smaller form factor. If you do decide to buy the galaxy tab, you will be buying from a newer batch of them which seem to not suffer from the Newtonian rings problem.
Sent from a phone, playing a phone, disguised as another phone.
slifer315 said:
If you do decide to buy the galaxy tab, you will be buying from a newer batch of them which seem to not suffer from the Newtonian rings problem.
Sent from a phone, playing a phone, disguised as another phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what I wanted to hear
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk
If you're considering the Transormer and intend to root the device, you should take this into consideration.
http://androidroot.mobi/2011/08/02/the-never-ending-battle/
The never-ending battle.
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 - 10:21 am - Android, General, Transformer
Been a while since last post, but it appears ASUS’s counter move have finally come.
All signs point to that with the B70 revision of the Transformer, they have changed the Secure Boot Key.
At the same time they appear to have disabled downgrades in the more recent revisions of the firmware (the one B70 comes with!)
This means: At this point it’s not possible to root B70 revision ASUS Transformers. We will of course see what we can do to find a way around it, but keep in mind neither of us have access to a B70 revision model nor do we intend to spend the money needed to get one.
It was a good run, and congrats to all those with pre-B70 revision devices and bummer for everyone who bought newer revision devices hoping to root
Thanks,
RaYmAn & Bumble-Bee
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm waiting on my GT10.1 right now while I am at work and it is out for delivery.
I was in the same boat trying to decide between this and the TF. Ultimately I decided on the GT because of how it felt in my hand. Its not about thin, but it is related. When I held the TF, it felt great in landscape. Lots of bezel for my thumbs to grip but not obscure the screen and the back felt amazing. But the instant I turned the TF to portrait, it just felt bulky and awkward. Nowhere to put my thumbs and the curved back isn't as graceful in that orientation. Just felt fat to me. I sorta like the idea of an sdcard and hdmi, but with enough memory I probably won't use it. My phone has 16G built in and another 16G card, but I never put anything on the card.
Once I had basically decided, i did some digging and I'm actually really excited about the TouchWiz update. Personally I think it will make it more attractive (I don't like the Tron look of stock) and adds features. Basically once you stop going back and forth there will be a lot to love about whichever tablet you choose.
These are the two I am deciding on and hope to buy one a little later today. I have a samsung phone. Great device. People complain about the slowness of samsung updates. Turns out it doesn't really matter if you root and rom, so I quit worrying about that. My concern is that lack of micro-sdcard slot. On the one hand, I think 16gb is enough and perhaps this is the future, what with streaming and all. On the other hand, it would be nice to have those ports (with a usb adapter to carry around.
Then, just to confuse me further, my brother's Acer 500 is pretty nice too and has usb and micro-sdcard.
So, are people missing the sdcard slot and usb? the thin and light Samsung is in the lead atm
Barsky said:
These are the two I am deciding on and hope to buy one a little later today. I have a samsung phone. Great device. People complain about the slowness of samsung updates. Turns out it doesn't really matter if you root and rom, so I quit worrying about that. My concern is that lack of micro-sdcard slot. On the one hand, I think 16gb is enough and perhaps this is the future, what with streaming and all. On the other hand, it would be nice to have those ports (with a usb adapter to carry around.
Then, just to confuse me further, my brother's Acer 500 is pretty nice too and has usb and micro-sdcard.
So, are people missing the sdcard slot and usb? the thin and light Samsung is in the lead atm
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
at first I thought I would miss the microSD slot but you could buy their 30 pin to USB for 19.99 at BB or go for the 30 pin/USB & 30pin/SD connector from expansys.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung...-10-1-30-pin-to-usb-30-pin-to-sd-slot-219891/
I bought the 19.99 usb connector & http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HGFKR8 from Amazon for less than $9.99.
My USB connector does help not having on-board microSD slot
Plus with the Seagate WIFI GoFlex Satellites that are coming out. You can wifi stream.
slifer315 said:
you will be buying from a newer batch of them which seem to not suffer from the Newtonian rings problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How sure are we on this?? any idea of batch numbers or something which seem to have these issues fixed?
Bought mid June at Best Buy , and have the newtonrings
Hi, I life in Begium and was lucky to buy a SGT 10.1 in pre-order at Best Buy during our vacation in the US , mid June.
Unfortunely I've noticed last week also the "newton rings" , kind of "oil" in the middle under the touchscreen
I have take contact with Samsung Belgium by phone ... they never heard about that (maybe because the tab 10.1 is still NOT official released in our country)
I have send a email, but still waiting for an answer.
It happens only when the tablet is getting "hot" ... sometimes when sitting outdoor into the sun, about 25 degrees Celsius ... so that's not so hot
Made contact again with Samsung Belgium, finally they accepted the touchscreen problem.
They gave me a adress in Holland, a repair center.
Device send to Holland, posting on my own costs.
So they exchange the screen and sended my device back home
Sent from my GT-P7510 using Tapatalk
.torrented said:
If you do decide to buy the galaxy tab, you will be buying from a newer batch of them which seem to not suffer from the Newtonian rings problem.
That's what I wanted to hear
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
jackie_jagger said:
How sure are we on this?? any idea of batch numbers or something which seem to have these issues fixed?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes. I have a B6 model (in the serial number) and a friend has a B8 model.
The B6 does not have the SAMSUNG name on the bottom of the glass near the charge port. The B8 (newer model) does.
Apparently, the newer batches have the SAMSUNG name on them. That being said, I don't have any Newton's rings on my B6 32GB model.
Hi all,
1st week into my S3 and well chuffed with it.
Seen the option to be able to play movies to an HDMI telly using an adapter.
There is a geniune branded one on fleabay for £20+ GBP and then a non-branded on for a fraction of that price ( ~£7.50GBP )
Just wondered whether anybody has experience either way to suggest whether the cheap option is worth it or not.
Thx
Beware...
ebod said:
Hi all,
1st week into my S3 and well chuffed with it.
Seen the option to be able to play movies to an HDMI telly using an adapter.
There is a geniune branded one on fleabay for £20+ GBP and then a non-branded on for a fraction of that price ( ~£7.50GBP )
Just wondered whether anybody has experience either way to suggest whether the cheap option is worth it or not.
Thx
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If the cheap one says its also compatible with any other phone than the S3 then it will be a 5 pin MHL connector one, and won't actually work with your S3, even though the seller says it does... The S3 uses an 11pin MHL connector. The cheap ones work fine if you add a 5 to 11 pin MHL adapter add-on ..you can find the adapter add-on for about $10 on ebay
aaah okay so I either find an 11 pin MHL or just go for genuine SS. I'll browse fleabay to see whats out there.
EDIT : This was saved in my fleabay faves, it definately says 11pin but metions S2 & S3. Would YOU trust?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130752544096?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Amazingly I can't even find any of those adapter tips on UK eBay, and if I set to search other countries they trying to charge on average £20 delivery so the cheapest I can find one for is £27.
So can someone point me in the right direction to get one at a reasonable price.
Geordie Lad said:
Amazingly I can't even find any of those adapter tips on UK eBay, and if I set to search other countries they trying to charge on average £20 delivery so the cheapest I can find one for is £27.
So can someone point me in the right direction to get one at a reasonable price.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mobile fun had them on there website for £10 a pop
boundy said:
Mobile fun had them on there website for £10 a pop
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Been checking them for weeks and asked them to send email notification when in stock but every day I've been checking and says out of stock and last week started saying they only available for pre-order.
HML adadapter 5pin to 11 pin
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Samsung...to-11-Pin-Converter-Adapter-TIP-/400316561767
US$9.99 and $1.59 shipping worldwide. Mine works well with one of the cheap ebay $8 5pin HML units.(just search for 'Samsung HML')
kiwi_radical said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Samsung...to-11-Pin-Converter-Adapter-TIP-/400316561767
US$9.99 and $1.59 shipping worldwide. Mine works well with one of the cheap ebay $8 5pin HML units.(just search for 'Samsung HML')
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Guys! am I missing something here??? I'm correct to assume my S3 is 11-pin right??
Lets go back to my ebay link : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130752544096?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
This item is £7.59GBP inclusive of shipping and clearly states S3 & 11 pin in the body of the text.
So is this item good to go ?
Would the Galaxy Note one work?
Am I right in thinking that the 11 pin SGS3 MHL cable is compatible with the S2 and the Note (i.e. backwards compatible)?
Don't confuse this with the S2 and Note MHL connector working with the S3 - I know it doesn't.
Can someone actually check with an S3 MHL connector and an S2 or a Note and confirm please?
the teardown video shows the battery is easily replaceable. like very easy.
anywhere to get a new one and DIY it?
ebay is your destination
best regards
Sifou
Galaxy Tab 7.7
sos_sifou said:
ebay is your destination
best regards
Sifou
Galaxy Tab 7.7
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
nothing there. just external battery chargers. i got one of those
Hey mates,
You all knows there are countries like India where nexus 7 has been overpriced like doubled than US price of N7 ,
So my question to you, what you decided to do now ? As i was wating for this tab from some months but now due to such overpricei am unable to understand what should i do .
I know i can ask anyone to ship from other country but I have no any relatives from other countries to ship from US or any other countries,
& If i ask to any international shipper then also it goes high price with customs duty & taxes.
My last dcsn will be to buy samsung tab 2 as i cant wait more time,
So tell me guys whats your plans to buy Nexus 7 32 GB + 3G model !!!!
It was completely expected wasn't it ? Anyhow my last hope is ebay !
H4CK_H0PP3R said:
Hey mates,
You all knows there are countries like India where nexus 7 has been overpriced like doubled than US price of N7 ,
So my question to you, what you decided to do now ? As i was wating for this tab from some months but now due to such overpricei am unable to understand what should i do .
I know i can ask anyone to ship from other country but I have no any relatives from other countries to ship from US or any other countries,
& If i ask to any international shipper then also it goes high price with customs duty & taxes.
My last dcsn will be to buy samsung tab 2 as i cant wait more time,
So tell me guys whats your plans to buy Nexus 7 32 GB + 3G model !!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It was always Expected that Nexus 7 would launch in that Range..Those who though otherwise probably dont know that the price in Other parts of the world doesn't matter...it will always be Expensive In India...and Tab2 doesn't even come close to the Nexus...That is what i would call a waste of money.
Is there any chances to get from other country like US ? Any way ? & is there any better option than N7?
H4CK_H0PP3R said:
Hey mates,
You all knows there are countries like India where nexus 7 has been overpriced like doubled than US price of N7 ,
So my question to you, what you decided to do now ? As i was wating for this tab from some months but now due to such overpricei am unable to understand what should i do .
I know i can ask anyone to ship from other country but I have no any relatives from other countries to ship from US or any other countries,
& If i ask to any international shipper then also it goes high price with customs duty & taxes.
My last dcsn will be to buy samsung tab 2 as i cant wait more time,
So tell me guys whats your plans to buy Nexus 7 32 GB + 3G model !!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Even with Express Shipping, Insurance, and Customs Duty you can pick up a 32 GB N 7 at less price than the MRP (before taxes) here. Bought a 32G N7 for a total cost of Rs 18669.25
Sandheep said:
Even with Express Shipping, Insurance, and Customs Duty you can pick up a 32 GB N 7 at less price than the MRP (before taxes) here. Bought a 32G N7 for a total cost of Rs 18669.25
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Really? from where & how ? how much days it took ? & what about 3G model ? I am looking for 3G model.
H4CK_H0PP3R said:
Is there any chances to get from other country like US ? Any way ? & is there any better option than N7?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is always the option of buying it on the net.Take ebay for example...try to avoid homeshop18 and indiatimes...horrible service.
H4CK_H0PP3R said:
Really? from where & how ? how much days it took ? & what about 3G model ? I am looking for 3G model.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
3g model will be available only after the 13th
Sandheep said:
3g model will be available only after the 13th
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup i know that ,thats why asking you all details. Help me if you can with details so i will order within week with your guidance. I am from mumbai.
H4CK_H0PP3R said:
Yup i know that ,thats why asking you all details. Help me if you can with details so i will order within week with your guidance. I am from mumbai.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sign up with Borderlinx.com
Buy from either adorma.com or http://www.jr.com/
and have it shipped to your Borderlinx address. Have them forward it to you. The whole thing takes a week. You should have your N7 in 10 days.
Sandheep said:
Sign up with Borderlinx.com
Buy from either adorma.com or http://www.jr.com/
and have it shipped to your Borderlinx address. Have them forward it to you. The whole thing takes a week. You should have your N7 in 10 days.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks alott bro, It will help me out i guess, BTW can you plz share your experiance with these sites? Are they good ? & what about borderlinx ? is it safe as we dealing with virtual address? when you started all this & when you got he product in ur hands? & how much extra charges u paid ? Your experaince will be valuable.
Thanks.
I got to know borderlinx will be helpfull for online stores which does not provides international shipping But is there any cheap service ? cost effective? As as per calucation almost extra 3.5 to 4 K we need to pay for tax,custom,duties. ? Any way guys ?
H4CK_H0PP3R said:
I got to know borderlinx will be helpfull for online stores which does not provides international shipping But is there any cheap service ? cost effective? As as per calucation almost extra 3.5 to 4 K we need to pay for tax,custom,duties. ? Any way guys ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I ordered from this Guy:-
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Asus-Google-...s_Tablets&hash=item2a25ca27ac#ht_46.99wt_1139
He shipped and delivered quite fast
Buddy i know galaxy tab 2 lacks quad core processor and i know that it will not get nexus like firmware update .but believe me its a great device.i own it.and it play hd games great.
And it is getting jelly bean soon.
So if you want to buy it go for it you will not regret.
Also your choice may depends on your needs.
Like if you want multimedia device get tab 2,want os updates as soon as released and extreme gaming choose nexus(tab 2 performs good in gaming but obviously nexus dominates due to quad core).
manasgirdhar said:
I ordered from this Guy:-
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Asus-Google-...s_Tablets&hash=item2a25ca27ac#ht_46.99wt_1139
He shipped and delivered quite fast
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It looks nice deal, Bookmarked it for future referance coz tommarow 3G model going to launch,so waiting for it, BTW can you please tell me What will be the use if i buy 3G model since i heard its only data no voice calling & sms, so whats the use ? because we can use wifi model net with OGT cable with support of dongle !!! I dont understand the logic of 3G & wifi model & what about imported model as i have heard that some apps not works if we buy from another country.
Droidlover123 said:
Buddy i know galaxy tab 2 lacks quad core processor and i know that it will not get nexus like firmware update .but believe me its a great device.i own it.and it play hd games great.
And it is getting jelly bean soon.
So if you want to buy it go for it you will not regret.
Also your choice may depends on your needs.
Like if you want multimedia device get tab 2,want os updates as soon as released and extreme gaming choose nexus(tab 2 performs good in gaming but obviously nexus dominates due to quad core).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes Bro i even strongly agree for what you saying but some people saying there hardware is crappy it will be tough for HD stuff,I am just confuse whether it will get any newer future updates or not I heard its normally gets very late & this device going old day by day but seriosly awesome piece by samsung , I am getting Tab 2 with 18K new but just waiting for Nexus 3G model ,What i planned like buy 3g or wifi model of Nexus 7 ,if no voice calls then buy wifi model & use OGT cable for HDMI ,Dongle for internet & for storage capacity which same samsung tab 2 can do..your more experiance will be welcome,might be i am wrong in some aspect.
H4CK_H0PP3R said:
It looks nice deal, Bookmarked it for future referance coz tommarow 3G model going to launch,so waiting for it, BTW can you please tell me What will be the use if i buy 3G model since i heard its only data no voice calling & sms, so whats the use ? because we can use wifi model net with OGT cable with support of dongle !!! I dont understand the logic of 3G & wifi model & what about imported model as i have heard that some apps not works if we buy from another country.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
According to me its a waste of money....yes 3G dongle works with OTG
manasgirdhar said:
According to me its a waste of money....yes 3G dongle works with OTG
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you able to use all apps ? what about extra storage ? Is there any chance to add storage with OGT or any way like we can add extra 64GB to samsung tab2.
H4CK_H0PP3R said:
Do you able to use all apps ? what about extra storage ? Is there any chance to add storage with OGT or any way like we can add extra 64GB to samsung tab2.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes..all apps i use work fine...including games.Yes i use USB OTG as well and it works perfectly.
manasgirdhar said:
Yes..all apps i use work fine...including games.Yes i use USB OTG as well and it works perfectly.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Which model you bought ? Wifi 32GB ? Do you able to add more storage than 32GB ? Is it possible ? & Do you using dongle to use net with simcard ?Dont you feeling odd to use it outside the home with carrying that OGT cable? I am still confused as got 1 good deal for samsung tab of 17.5K ,Reply me fast.
Is there an official dock for the Galaxy S4? I bought one from ebay that was quoted as being official Samsung for Galaxy S4, but I received it today and the box says Galaxy S3. Yes the S4 fits in it and charges, but the fit does not seem 100% snug.. you have to sort of put the S4 in at slight angle instead of being able to just drop it into the dock, and although secure, it doesn't look like a particularly snug fit when sat in the dock.
Was I mislead or is this as good as it gets for an official S4 dock?
Here is the one I received:
http://i.snag.gy/8oePo.jpg
Thank you all in advance!
A good sticky for the S4 Accessories sub forum would be a list of all official accessories..no? Lets start one!!
To answer my own question, I contacted Samsung and they have advised me as follows:
I have provided you with a link below to a multi-purpose dock in which you could use for you Samsung Galaxy S4.
Samsung S4 Dock
There is not an official dock for this model of device.
I hope this information was helpful, if you have any questions please contact me or call the number below.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My response to them was as follows:
WOW. I cannot believe Samsung did not make a dock for the Galaxy S4. I mean...... really? It sold over 40 million units so you might have missed a trick there? 40 million missed users who might have bought your dock?
I have bought the dock that you recommend already, but I returned it for a refund the same day because in my opinion it is NOT compatible with the Galaxy S4 because of a few reasons: firstly, the S4 does not fit snugly into the dock - you cannot slide the phone in along the incline of the back of the dock, you need to tilt it forward which is annoying. There is no click or "feel" to let you know once the phone is fully inserted which leaves you guessing if you have pushed it in properly or not. And lastly, the dock is too light which means you cannot remove the Galaxy S4 from the dock singled handed - instead you have to use one hand to hold the dock down on the surface and the other hand the remove the dock. Overall it is not a pleasing experience.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse