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So ya traded my white I pad 2 16gb wifi for this 32gb verizon xoom
Love it so far
How scrath resitant is the screen? There is a protector on it but it's annoying me lol wanna take it off
Its a little slow any better browsers or custom roms?
It should be a fast device seems OK to me
How can I play 1080p videos mkv etc my xoom don't seem to play them very well but it should with a gig of ram and this new tegra chip
Can i connect. A USB drive to this since it will be in my car I got a drive with a lot of flac files wonder of its possible to connect that to this xoom
But anyway a love this device so far I think its a lot better then I pad crap
So happy it plays flac audio files
Soonnit will be modded into my 2011 prius
Sheon849 said:
So ya traded my white I pad 2 16gb wifi for this 32gb verizon xoom
Love it so far
How scrath resitant is the screen? There is a protector on it but it's annoying me lol wanna take it off. I don't. Use a screen protector. No problems with scratches.
Its a little slow any better browsers or custom roms? No custom ROMs until Google releases Honeycomb source code.
It should be a fast device seems OK to me
How can I play 1080p videos mkv etc my xoom don't seem to play them very well but it should with a gig of ram and this new tegra chip
Can i connect. A USB drive to this since it will be in my car I got a drive with a lot of flac files wonder of its possible to connect that to this xoom. There is a thread in the development section about doing this. But you have to be rooted.
But anyway a love this device so far I think its a lot better then I pad crap
So happy it plays flac audio files
Soonnit will be modded into my 2011 prius
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Thx for that tapatalk recomendation for forms this is really great
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If you go to the end of this forum you'll find the theme drop down list, select classic works wonders on the xoom.
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If you go to the end of this forum you'll find the theme drop down list, select classic works wonders on the xoom.
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I love how the alternative to get a website to work on your new 800$ device you have to use a OLD format... Lol.
I did a test on both on the desktop version of bbc iplayer , i played the hd versions of programs, the s3 just skips struggles, and the htc one x is butter smooth quality of picture is amazing, both was using same wifi connection, ???
also when both set on auto brightness the S3 is way darker , actually too dim, is this ploy to get better battery, the htc one x auto brightness was nice ,
Thanks
I just tried a quick hd test as well and yeh the gs3 does seem to struggle with hd on iplayer. Pretty disappointing. Reviews showed that the gs3 could handle 1080p flash video perfectly so here's hoping it's an easy software fix.
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I just tried a quick hd test as well and yeh the gs3 does seem to struggle with hd on iplayer. Pretty disappointing. Reviews showed that the gs3 could handle 1080p flash video perfectly so here's hoping it's an easy software fix.
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ya its annoying as the HTC one x can do it right off, quality on the hd is amazing , think the res the hd on bbc iplayer is around same res of screen as well,
Its likely to be a problem with iPlayer itself, not the S3, this isnt the first time such a thing has happened.
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I did a test on both on the desktop version of bbc iplayer , i played the hd versions of programs, the s3 just skips struggles
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Ah, how disappointing.
So, clearly the app is not optimized for S3.
Did you do a WiFI speed/drop-out test just to make sure it wasn't a wifi issue (unlikely, but theoretically possible I guess).
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Ah, how disappointing.
So, clearly the app is not optimized for S3.
Did you do a WiFI speed/drop-out test just to make sure it wasn't a wifi issue (unlikely, but theoretically possible I guess).
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i did a speedtest, its a 30mb broadband connection so no issue there
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Its likely to be a problem with iPlayer itself, not the S3, this isnt the first time such a thing has happened.
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well i blame both really, just aint optimized for the s3 hardware, annoying that the HTC one X can do it right off
Iplayer is like the least reliable thing in the world.
Did you try with another browser other than stock?
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Its likely to be a problem with iPlayer itself, not the S3, this isnt the first time such a thing has happened.
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i have a galaxy tab 10.1 wifi and it absolutely struggles to play HD and SD. lags and stutters. i think its the actual device it self
All HOX vs SGS3 discussion, goes here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652250
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Mine came in this morning. Been playing with it for a couple of hours now. The screen is OK, but not as good as my New iPad, but that is to be expected. I did have it crash on me after installing Netflix and signing into it. I do like the fact that it is already registered to your Amazon account out of the box. I only had to connect to WiFi. Turning off adds is done on amazon.com under manage Kindle, which I did. the interface is VERY sparse. I was able to grab cisco Anyconnect VPN, but haven't tested it yet with my MiFi (I'm already at work). The initial setup and download really drags the tablet almost to a halt. But after that it's back to normal speeds. All in all, I still want a custom ROM of JB on here. I have Skype installed but haven't call anyone yet. Also, the speakers ARE AWESOME. I work in IT and all the guys loved the sound coming from this puppy! Streamed Downton Abbey without hiccups or buffering. Quite nice. No buyers remorse yet.
Cool! Can you side load app and install a different launcher like you could with the last fire?
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Jut got mine too.
Love it so far
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Mine came in this morning. Been playing with it for a couple of hours now. The screen is OK, but not as good as my New iPad, but that is to be expected. I did have it crash on me after installing Netflix and signing into it. I do like the fact that it is already registered to your Amazon account out of the box. I only had to connect to WiFi. Turning off adds is done on amazon.com under manage Kindle, which I did. the interface is VERY sparse. I was able to grab cisco Anyconnect VPN, but haven't tested it yet with my MiFi (I'm already at work). The initial setup and download really drags the tablet almost to a halt. But after that it's back to normal speeds. All in all, I still want a custom ROM of JB on here. I have Skype installed but haven't call anyone yet. Also, the speakers ARE AWESOME. I work in IT and all the guys loved the sound coming from this puppy! Streamed Downton Abbey without hiccups or buffering. Quite nice. No buyers remorse yet.
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I just got mine on my way home from Best Buy. So far from what I can tell it's a bit to locked down for my taste
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So, I'm an owner of an original fire, got it as a Christmas present from my wife last year. I sold it a few weeks ago planning on getting the N7, but waited for the amazon presser about the new line.
After watching the live blog and all that, figured I'd give the KF another shot, and if I didn't like it, I'd return it and get the N7. After playing with this new KF for the past few hours, it's awesome, so much better than the original, for what I use it for. I like the new email client, the screen is fantastic, it's snappy and feels very cohesive and not so much an interface stuck on top of an andriod OS, even though it is.
So far, I'm impressed.
Yeah I just got mine as well and played around with it for about 10 minutes. So far the screen is gorgeous and the software isn't as laggy as the preview models that were shown in the videos. And the default web browser search engine for me was already set to Google. I'll post up more impressions in a bit.
Don't forget to update to 7.1.5. The sound on this device is freaking awesome...
Got mine today too...initial experiences:
- Side-loaded OnLive 1.2 and it works flawlessly
- Side-loaded Zinio reader from the Zinio.com site, but it FC several times...not usable. Emailed Zinio support
- Really want Rdio somehow, but haven't found the APK. Amazon Store says its not compatible.
- Fully MP3 library totally accessible and interface nice
- Amazon Prime Video works wonderfully but the series interface isn't so great...would like an easier way to tell were I left off on my Sons of Anarchy catch-up.
- Hulu Plus works but playback is janky--just isn't smooth or integrated
- I personally find the overall interface skinned nicely, but clumsy to navigate....coming from Gingerbread, Jelly Bean and iOS.
Looking forward to lots of crazy hacks to really push the hardware on this puppy!
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Looking forward to lots of crazy hacks to really push the hardware on this puppy!
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My question is if you're going to hack, why not hack a better hardware tablet like the nexus 7?
Better hardware?
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My question is if you're going to hack, why not hack a better hardware tablet like the nexus 7?
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The OMAP 4460 in the 7" hd has a stronger gpu (clocked higher) than the tegra 3 as well as hdmi out and dual band wi-fi. What are you referring to when you mention that the nexus 7 is a stronger hardware platform?
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The OMAP 4460 in the 7" hd has a stronger gpu (clocked higher) than the tegra 3 as well as hdmi out and dual band wi-fi. What are you referring to when you mention that the nexus 7 is a stronger hardware platform?
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I was the for to my weak ass Quadrant score
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The OMAP 4460 in the 7" hd has a stronger gpu (clocked higher) than the tegra 3 as well as hdmi out and dual band wi-fi. What are you referring to when you mention that the nexus 7 is a stronger hardware platform?
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Interesting quote from a reviewer
This is a Wi-Fi-only device that Amazon has packed with dual antennas, support for MIMO and reception in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands in an attempt to speed up the connection. Despite that, I found Web browsing to be noticeably slower than on the Nexus 7 -- so in my experience, at least, that hardware addition is for naught.
The device is missing some prominent hardware features that its competitors have, such as GPS. The Kindle Fire HD's processor is far from leading-edge: a 1.2Ghz dual-core OMAP 4460 Texas Instruments processor, compared to the more powerful quad-core Tegra 3 processor that powers the Nexus 7. After several hours of use, I found the tablet seemed to suffer occasional lags when opening apps and on occasion when using apps. Restarting the device solved the problem, but then the lags eventually reappeared.
The middling-level hardware isn't as surprising as you might expect, because the Kindle Fire HD hasn't really been designed to be an all-purpose tablet -- despite Amazon's claims to the contrary. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos summed up the purpose of the Kindle Fire HD succinctly during the product announcement when he said, "The Kindle Fire is a service."
http://m.computerworld.com/s/articl...&hl=en&gl=us&tab=wn&q=kindle%20fire%20hd&sa=N
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My question is if you're going to hack, why not hack a better hardware tablet like the nexus 7?
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Hehe, I may do that too. That's why somehow I have a Motorola Xoom, iPad 2, iPad 3, Kindle Original, Nook Touch, Galaxy Note, Motorola Razr Maxx, and Galaxy Nexus.
The Fire HD appealed to be because I wanted more or less a dedicated reading device that also does other stuff. The antiglare screen looks pretty good so far and that was a plus for me. Now, if I can only get it to run Zinio stable, then I'll have pretty much achieved my goal.
I can deal with the text layout of Business Week from Amazon on the Fire, but for my other two magazines--Outside and National Geographic--I really want the full color magazine experience since its so much about the photography. Zinio's resolution is just so much higher than the same magazine pages via the Amazon Kindle app. I think Zinio uses vector for the layout where it appears Amazon is rasterized.
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My question is if you're going to hack, why not hack a better hardware tablet like the nexus 7?
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16gb vs 8gb for $199, much better sound, apparently better screen, hdmi, possibly better build quality. and maybe a better camera.
versus gps and Tegra 3.(not sure if Tegra 3 is usefully better other than Tegra-only games).
I like them both but I really want the better sound and hdmi, and hacking would eliminate one of the main advantages of the Nexus 7 which is the larger app selection.
I got mine today. Too locked down for my tastes but a root in the near future will take care of that. I like that I can "borrow" books from Amazon and watch whatever prime videos that are in Amazon's catalog. Micro hdmi works great, screen looks fantastic, the speakers sound pretty good and I can fit the 7" in a cargo pocket. Overall, I think it's a good buy for $199.
First of all, I've read the prior threads, but my question is contextual, so please bear with me.
I currently have an Acer 500 which I use for web, email, RSS on a daily basis. On trips the HDMI-out is a lifesaver in the evening at the hotel, as anyone with kids will attest to.
In the spirit of Father's Day the Boss has authorized an upgrade, handing the A500 down to my kids for homework use.
I understand there are 2 HDMI issues with the N10:
- Scaling
(fixed in Videos and MXPlayer, and possibly with newly discovered code/app)
- Compatibility
no sound via HDMI
no video with certain TVs
I don't care about scaling, and can live with letterboxed video.
Just how bad are the TV compatibility issues, really? I know HDCP can wreak havoc between devices, but both the Acer and SGIII have worked well with every TV I've tried them with; I have decent cables/adapters. Is the problem a connector issue, or is there an inherent issue with the N10 HDMI pathway hardware? If' it's just the plug, I can return it until I get one that works. If it's the intrinsic hardware, this would be a show stopper for me.
Again, I know the prior threads on this issue, but I'm trying to gauge if this is an unfixable issue for most people.
TIA.
From what I've heard and seen, compatibility with older Panasonic-based TV's (VIERA for example) might be somewhat bad. The VIERA TV I have has working video, but no audio. Some no-name HDMI TV my friend has (can't think of the actual name) works fine for both video and audio.
Not sure if there's any general rule or anything that determines compatibility though, or how other devices handle TV's...
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- Compatibility
no sound via HDMI
no video with certain TVs
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HDMI with video and audio work perfectly fine to most things, the problem is not that HDMI simply doesnt work but rather that certain companies do not conform to all standards properly and this causes compatibility issues. As Espionage said, Panasonic's are the big one with no audio, and Sony Bravia's also tend to have issues. I use my Nexus 10 to go into my Onkyo receiver which then passes video on to my Panasonic plasma and audio goes to my speakers. It works perfect except for the obvious scaling issue because it is not trying to send a 1080p signal. That is easy enough to live with or you can do the workaround to make it perfect if you really care that much.
The thing that sucks though is just that hotels have all sorts of TV brands, so compatibility will just be hit and miss depending on which models of TV they choose to have.
Most of the time , hdmi doesnt have sound .
Many incompatibility tv s .
I personally have a pan 30gt ... No sound .
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No problems at all using it with my LG TV.
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When you say that the video is fixed in MXPlayer, where did you see/read this? I would be interested to know because I heard it was coming but for me the scaling is not yet fixed.
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First of all, I've read the prior threads, but my question is contextual, so please bear with me.
I currently have an Acer 500 which I use for web, email, RSS on a daily basis. On trips the HDMI-out is a lifesaver in the evening at the hotel, as anyone with kids will attest to.
In the spirit of Father's Day the Boss has authorized an upgrade, handing the A500 down to my kids for homework use.
I understand there are 2 HDMI issues with the N10:
- Scaling
(fixed in Videos and MXPlayer, and possibly with newly discovered code/app)
- Compatibility
no sound via HDMI
no video with certain TVs
I don't care about scaling, and can live with letterboxed video.
Just how bad are the TV compatibility issues, really? I know HDCP can wreak havoc between devices, but both the Acer and SGIII have worked well with every TV I've tried them with; I have decent cables/adapters. Is the problem a connector issue, or is there an inherent issue with the N10 HDMI pathway hardware? If' it's just the plug, I can return it until I get one that works. If it's the intrinsic hardware, this would be a show stopper for me.
Again, I know the prior threads on this issue, but I'm trying to gauge if this is an unfixable issue for most people.
TIA.
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From what I've heard and seen, compatibility with older Panasonic-based TV's (VIERA for example) might be somewhat bad. The VIERA TV I have has working video, but no audio. Some no-name HDMI TV my friend has (can't think of the actual name) works fine for both video and audio.
Not sure if there's any general rule or anything that determines compatibility though, or how other devices handle TV's...
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I have a Panasonic and no issues with video or sound using the N10 over HDMI. FWIW.
Bought the '10, loving it. HDMI works fine on both Sammy's at home.
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Bought the '10, loving it. HDMI works fine on both Sammy's at home.
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and what is the price ? im looking for something in good price i found some from connection lab and try to find out if its really good
Guys, Can anyone confirm if Nexus 10 needs to charging for the HDMI out to work? My nexus 10 doesn't output via HDMI if its not connected to power.
I get no sound through my Viera too, it's pretty damn annoying actually. Regardless of their HDMI 'compatibility restrictions' or whatever, all other devices work correctly with it including my Galaxy S3 and a whole assortment of cameras, PC's and gaming consoles. Hoping for a fix in 4.3.
connectionlab is good!
So far so good. Couple of days ago I asked you about connectionlab brand, but since I have no responses I thought I'll give a chance and bought ConnectionLAB HDC-10 Premium 10m HDMI CABLE. Is beautiful!
I have to say that I'm really pleased with my new baby. Seriously, you get a good quality for a good price. My friend bought a cheap hdmi cable and sait it broke down into 2 after 15 minutes! But this one from connectionlab seems like a good choice
Anyone experience audio lag when watching netflix on mojo?
It's not horrible but enough to notice.
Is it the tegra lacking or my wifi connection?
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Anyone experience audio lag when watching netflix on mojo?
It's not horrible but enough to notice.
Is it the tegra lacking or my wifi connection?
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I notice audio lag and horrible picture quality. I wish Netflix would stream in HD to mobile devices capable of HD.
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I notice audio lag and horrible picture quality. I wish Netflix would stream in HD to mobile devices capable of HD.
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I get HD picture from netflix with no problem on my mojo.
My audio lag must be a wifi issue.
I will try netflix tonight with the Ethernet plugged in.
You can try out one of these versions with HD/SuperHD http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305091
Let us know how you fair.
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You can try out one of these versions with HD/SuperHD http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305091
Let us know how you fair.
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Tried this last week. It gives an error message saying to upgrade to the new version right when you sign in. I was disappoint.
So far no one has taken the torch and tried to hack the latest versions to gain the extra bitrate. I'm certainly not getting HD output from my Netflix. Looks completely crap compared to what I get from our "Smart TV." I really want this think to be my go-to media center. Without quality Netflix, it's not cutting it. However I'm streaming HD from YouTube just fine. Love MovieTube 3.1.
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Tried this last week. It gives an error message saying to upgrade to the new version right when you sign in. I was disappoint.
So far no one has taken the torch and tried to hack the latest versions to gain the extra bitrate. I'm certainly not getting HD output from my Netflix. Looks completely crap compared to what I get from our "Smart TV." I really want this think to be my go-to media center. Without quality Netflix, it's not cutting it. However I'm streaming HD from YouTube just fine. Love MovieTube 3.1.
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I believe HD is only supported with 4.3+ I recall reading that somewhere.
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I believe HD is only supported with 4.3+ I recall reading that somewhere.
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I reset my wifi connection at the modem. Getting full bars on mojo. Watching netflix, hd, perfect audio.
Using the netflix app that came on mojo.
Perfect everything!
Flawless.
It was just my crap wifi connection causing problems.
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I reset my wifi connection at the modem. Getting full bars on mojo. Watching netflix, hd, perfect audio.
Using the netflix app that came on mojo.
Perfect everything!
Flawless.
It was just my crap wifi connection causing problems.
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You're not getting 1080p.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/24/netflix-android43-1080p-video/
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You're not getting 1080p.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/24/netflix-android43-1080p-video/
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That link is from five months ago.
Granted mojo runs 4.2.2-
If your saying it will get better with the kitbag update- then I'm a happy camper.
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That link is from five months ago.
Granted mojo runs 4.2.2-
If your saying it will get better with the kitbag update- then I'm a happy camper.
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Yea until you get KitKat or 4.3 jb, you're not getting 1080p.
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You can try out one of these versions with HD/SuperHD http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305091
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I've tried all the 'hacked' versions listed with no real success. Still experiencing a definite audio sync issue. Why is this? Any bonafide solution pending?
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Tried this last week. It gives an error message saying to upgrade to the new version right when you sign in. I was disappoint.
So far no one has taken the torch and tried to hack the latest versions to gain the extra bitrate. I'm certainly not getting HD output from my Netflix. Looks completely crap compared to what I get from our "Smart TV." I really want this think to be my go-to media center. Without quality Netflix, it's not cutting it. However I'm streaming HD from YouTube just fine. Love MovieTube 3.1.
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Is this true will all output?
Do we at least get 1080p with other apps at least? Or is this a 4.2.2. limitation?
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Is this true will all output?
Do we at least get 1080p with other apps at least? Or is this a 4.2.2. limitation?
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You get 1080p with other apps, and the default res on the Mojo is 1080p (so if you just have it at the Android homescreen you have 1080p signal).