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Hi, I purchased me A500 yesterday and put a external hard drive onto the Iconia now some of the files appear and are watchable, others are not even showing up or are not viewable. So I was wondering am I doing something wrong? is there a 3rd party application I should be installing?
Thanks
I stuck a FAT32 formatted flash drive on mine and used ES File Explorer to find the contents in /mnt/usb_storage.
I should have mentioned my iconia is not rooted
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I should have mentioned my iconia is not rooted
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Es file ex is working for me.I am rooted though
You don't need to be rooted for ES File Explorer unless youvwabt to use the root explorer feature.
Anyway, Android cannot read NTFS or exFAT file systems, the two most common file systems for external drives on Windows based computers. You have two options. First, you can find a utility to format your external drive to FAT32 (the same file system that USB flash drives typically use), but that erases all the data on the drive.
the second option is to download and install Drive Mount on your Iconia. It will allow your tablet to read NTFS file systems.
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You don't need to be rooted for ES File Explorer unless youvwabt to use the root explorer feature.
Anyway, Android cannot read NTFS or exFAT file systems, the two most common file systems for external drives on Windows based computers. You have two options. First, you can find a utility to format your external drive to FAT32 (the same file system that USB flash drives typically use), but that erases all the data on the drive.
the second option is to download and install Drive Mount on your Iconia. It will allow your tablet to read NTFS file systems.
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I have a 32Gb Transformer with HC 3.2 and there is no Problem with NTFS. All my externel Drives are formated in NTFS and i can watch movies, listen to music and can read and write all my files.
In my case Android Honeycomb is working well with NTFS formated drives wihout installing any apps like "Drive Mount"
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steini81 said:
I have a 32Gb Transformer with HC 3.2 and there is no Problem with NTFS. All my externel Drives are formated in NTFS and i can watch movies, listen to music and can read and write all my files.
In my case Android Honeycomb is working well with NTFS formated drives wihout installing any apps like "Drive Mount"
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Yeah I've heard that before, and I'm not sure if Google added support for NTFS in 3.2 or if it's unique to the Asus build, either way it doesn't apply here.
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Yeah I've heard that before, and I'm not sure if Google added support for NTFS in 3.2 or if it's unique to the Asus build, either way it doesn't apply here.
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I bought mine with HC 3.0.1 an NTFS was working since first start so maybe it's Asus related.
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steini81 said:
I bought mine with HC 3.0.1 an NTFS was working since first start so maybe it's Asus related.
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Must be. I didn't think the Transformer had a full-size USB port?
Is it in the keyboard dock or or do you use the mini port as a master port as well?
Or am I just crazy and wrong about the Transformer lacking a full size port?
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Must be. I didn't think the Transformer had a full-size USB port?
Is it in the keyboard dock or or do you use the mini port as a master port as well?
Or am I just crazy and wrong about the Transformer lacking a full size port?
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No you are not crazy. The Transformer has no USB port. I use the keyboard dock for it.
But i never needed USB i only whanted to try and it worked.
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Must be. I didn't think the Transformer had a full-size USB port?
Is it in the keyboard dock or or do you use the mini port as a master port as well?
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It's in the keyboard dock.
And Drive mount won't work without root because the OP said that he doesn't have root. So the only option is to use FAT32 or to root and go from there.
Hi!
Oddly, I havent been able to find much info on this... The kindle fire only supports 2-finger multitouch! : S
This has been one of the biggest letdowns for me with my new KF. This means not only that we can't use a decent piano-simulator app (or any other music apps that require 5 or more fingers at once), but also that videogame emulation sucks :S Imagine playing super mario bros without being able to jump while dashing (since this requires simultaneously pressing the d-pad, the B button and the Y button). Or not being able to do all the cool Z-Targeting moves in Zelda OOT or Majora's.
The kindle is awesome for emulators, especially PSX and N64, but without this functionality (pressing more than 3 fingers at a time) and without being able to plug a keyboard or joistick, it is almost unusable
Does anyone know if this issue is fixable via software? Maybe different drivers in a custom ROM or a future amazon official update...
Bump? Does anyone know?
That's exactly what I wanted to post right now.
I used the app Touch Test to check this and also could only use 2 (two) touch points at once.
Would be interesting to know if this also an Amazon software fail or if this is a hardware limitation.
EDITs below
Touchscreen controller chip: ILITEK 2107QS001K (A95B8F416 A2130B002)
The last two strings are potentially production-/batch-specific numbers as they vary between chips (see sources below).
Sources:
Step 15 @ ifixit teardown
Image 31 @ TechRepublic teardown
Currently further research in progress if I can find out what the chip supports.
FINAL EDIT
Posted a thread in the development section: [Request] kernel source Forensics: enable more than two touch points
what kindle fire can get more than 2 point multitouch
uvaio said:
what kindle fire can get more than 2 point multitouch
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It cant. The hardware doesn't allow it.
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It cant. The hardware doesn't allow it.
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What any way to custom the hardware or firmware????
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The purpose of this thread is to inform potential ICS users on the features that will be lost after moving from HC to ICS.
The intention is to help users make an informed decision on whether to update.
Please help by listing what features are missing in the ICS update, compared to Honeycomb.
Features Lost after ICS update
1.) XBOX/PS3 controller support
2.) ??
Um... how about... stability? lol
Loved that home screen widget arrangement setup the way in which u could view the entire homescreens in a 3d like way plus I also miss some extra status bar actions.
OTA rooting
Easy way to root your device the best thing I lost in ICS is OTA rooting my device I had to used viperMOD prime to root my device it's work fine but its change my device to forced it root and it's not a OTA war
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1.) XBOX/PS3 controller support
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i still can use my dualshock3 wireless without installing any apps
i think it's only xbox controller that don't work anymore
*sorry for my english
kiats said:
i still can use my dualshock3 wireless without installing any apps
i think it's only xbox controller that don't work anymore
*sorry for my english
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+1 - PS3 controller works fine with ICS - you need to connect it via USB cable and use it like that for about a minute. Then, when you disconnect it, you can reconnect via bluetooth by pushing the middle PS button....
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Um... how about... stability? lol
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Going on 100 hours uptime on mine, on ICS. Plus, it runs a hell of a lot smoother.
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Going on 100 hours uptime on mine, on ICS. Plus, it runs a hell of a lot smoother.
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Same here, had 250+ hours up time before I manually rebooted... And I use my TF all the time, for games, movies, music, note taking etc... My other TFs have a random reboot about once a week, hardly call that UN stable. Over all, ics has been fantastic for me and my 3 TFs, and considering that ics is still in its infancy, I can't wait for future releases... I think its stability will give ios a run for its money.
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I think its stability will give ios a run for its money.
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What makes you say that? Are there any stability issues with iOS? Also, it's not all that relevant how stable iOS is for Asus Transformer users.
It's great that your 2 TF's are stable but you can't deny that's it not like that for a good amount of people.
It took 2 HC updates to get Android stable on my TF but then it was rock solid. I like the performance of ICS and don't miss anything from HC. If only ICS were more stable (for tablets).
ICS might be in its infancy, but it won't have any chance of maturity. The next major version will be announced soon and manufacturers will turn to new devices for it. Old devices will be abandoned like usual and we'll be stuck with an infant ICS.
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Going on 100 hours uptime on mine, on ICS. Plus, it runs a hell of a lot smoother.
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So what? My N7B ran for over 500h on HC without a hickup, eventually it died because I forgot to plug the charger in before I went to bed.
The fact remains, ICS is plagued by random reboots on the TF, while HC was close to rock solid.
Therefore its less stable than HC, no matter what side of the coin youre looking at.
No way to hide the status bar. I would like to be able to use the entire screen for watching videos like I could with honeycomb.
I miss Voodoo sound module support, and it seems to me that the global max volume (integrated speakers) has been reduced since ICS upgrade.
It looks like what most people are complaining about here aren't what is missing from ICS, it is simply what developers have not updated or developed to be compatible with ICS that they were used to using in HoneyComb. Like the two posters above- Voodoo sound is in the kernel..(barring the paid version) it was not something that every user could use in HC now it is lost in ICS, simply the voodoo modules changed when they updated and supercurio has yet to get it working enough to release, but it will be soon enough.
The other poster said that he misses being able to hide the status bar..it is possible (I think there is already an app that does this now), and certain ROMs can have this function added later as these commands are discovered/developed further. Example, Revolver could disable the status bar from the power menu, and AOKP for ICS (on my phone, haven't tried the TF101 version yet) can hide or show the status bar (my phone has integrated soft buttons, so showing the status bar is a new thing for it).
The main thing that HAS been lost are certain APIs that google realized had compromising code in it that would allow, for example, an advertisement in a webview application to access your contacts, data, etc. So what it is missing, in the end, might be a good thing for your security..
yeah, but what about the smooth 720p playback? previously the Transformer handles 720p youtube content very well, nowadays it just stutter on heavy scenes. Even 720p mp4 doesnt play as smooth as last time. How i miss those days when I watch 720p TV series and movies on my TF
Voodoo sound but ICS is so smooth, especially surfing the Net.
Using Teameos ROM and will never go back to Honeycomb.
I've been playing around with several of the great ICS Roms for the Kindle Fire, especially once the 3.0 kernel really got rolling. Since this is the only device I currently have that can run any type of ICS, it's still fairly new to me. I was wondering what advantages people saw to ICS on the KF vs. using a rooted version of stock (like MoDaCo), and vice versa.
Please note, this isn't in any way meant to disparage the great work all the devs are doing with the kernel and different ICS Roms.
Here's my initial take (and please note, these are just my opinions), but would love more opinions.
Rooted stock
1. Stock reader: To me, the reader on the stock (or rooter stock) rom is much better than the Kindle for Android app
2. Kindle Fire apps: If you bought any, like I did before I started changing roms around, than you can still use these. Haven't been able to do so (yet) with any of the ICS roms
3. Market: Because it's rooted, I still have access to Google Play as well (limited to Gingerbread apps I'm sure) (don't know if this is really an advantage per se, but I thought it was a worthwhile point)
4. Battery: I had better battery life with the stock rom than with any of the ICS roms (*Note*: I know this item is likely temporary, since a lot of work is going into the 3.0 kernel)
5. Stability: Obviously, the ICS/3.0 items are still being worked on, so for now, the stock is likely going to experience fewer things like FCs and dropped WiFi (*Note*: Again, i'm sure this is temporary)
ICS
1. Interface: Likely a big reason many people switch over, the ICS interface is (to me) much cleaner and more user-friendly. Also, more customizable
1a. Tablet specific: Since ICS was created for for phones and tablets, the interface also works really well for a tablet, instead of just being a port of a phone interface.
2. USB OTG: I know this is a big point for a lot of people with the 3.0 kernel development, but having this even working a little is definitely a bonus
Thanks all.
The modaco rooted stock also has kindle owners lending library and amazon instant video. The ics doesn't.
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ICS is faster and more customizable. I think that's reason enough for me.
Dropped wifi is damn annoying but I'll live with it until something can be done.
Battery life for me has been about the same for me with stock and ICS though.
In the end, it's all about the apps for me so stock wins out over ICS. But the interface is so much smoother on ICS, and because hardware acceleration works it's now a much tougher choice to make.
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I've been playing around with several of the great ICS Roms for the Kindle Fire, especially once the 3.0 kernel really got rolling. Since this is the only device I currently have that can run any type of ICS, it's still fairly new to me. I was wondering what advantages people saw to ICS on the KF vs. using a rooted version of stock (like MoDaCo), and vice versa.
Please note, this isn't in any way meant to disparage the great work all the devs are doing with the kernel and different ICS Roms.
Here's my initial take (and please note, these are just my opinions), but would love more opinions.
Rooted stock
1. Stock reader: To me, the reader on the stock (or rooter stock) rom is much better than the Kindle for Android app
2. Kindle Fire apps: If you bought any, like I did before I started changing roms around, than you can still use these. Haven't been able to do so (yet) with any of the ICS roms
3. Market: Because it's rooted, I still have access to Google Play as well (limited to Gingerbread apps I'm sure) (don't know if this is really an advantage per se, but I thought it was a worthwhile point)
4. Battery: I had better battery life with the stock rom than with any of the ICS roms (*Note*: I know this item is likely temporary, since a lot of work is going into the 3.0 kernel)
5. Stability: Obviously, the ICS/3.0 items are still being worked on, so for now, the stock is likely going to experience fewer things like FCs and dropped WiFi (*Note*: Again, i'm sure this is temporary)
ICS
1. Interface: Likely a big reason many people switch over, the ICS interface is (to me) much cleaner and more user-friendly. Also, more customizable
1a. Tablet specific: Since ICS was created for for phones and tablets, the interface also works really well for a tablet, instead of just being a port of a phone interface.
2. USB OTG: I know this is a big point for a lot of people with the 3.0 kernel development, but having this even working a little is definitely a bonus
Thanks all.
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Rooted stock.
1. It's actually the same all behind the scenes.. could be placebo that makes stock feel nicer.
2. Just download the amazon app store and any app you bought on amazon will be available on an device or os.
3. Google play is google play. Not sure about it being limited to anything though. I think it uses galaxy tab 10.1 build.prop.
4. Seems about the same to mee. Unles you are pre 4/28 kernel and your unit wad not deep sleeping right.
5. On energy ics with 4/28 kernel I have not yet dropped WiFi or had a single FC. But.on previous builds it was pretty unstable.
ICS.
1. It is nice, but not having the full screen for icons sucks. Is like an asop build at some point. Still better than stock 6.3 with go launcher.
2.USB host is kick ass..
Bottom line.
If you need book borrowing or amazon streaming then stock non rooted is really the best way to go. Of you could care leas about borrowing or streaming (srsly, netflix and hulu have twice the content and its not a dollar f-ing 99 PER episode!! wtf amazon.. 80 bucks a year for prime and that's how you do me? 1.99 per episode of New Girl? Die in a fire amazon...)
Ics on kindle is amazing I like to bring it to best buy and WoW the retarded pc sales guys.. lol.
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Serinety said:
Rooted stock.
1. It's actually the same all behind the scenes.. could be placebo that makes stock feel nicer.
2. Just download the amazon app store and any app you bought on amazon will be available on an device or os.
3. Google play is google play. Not sure about it being limited to anything though. I think it uses galaxy tab 10.1 build.prop.
4. Seems about the same to mee. Unles you are pre 4/28 kernel and your unit wad not deep sleeping right.
5. On energy ics with 4/28 kernel I have not yet dropped WiFi or had a single FC. But.on previous builds it was pretty unstable.
ICS.
1. It is nice, but not having the full screen for icons sucks. Is like an asop build at some point. Still better than stock 6.3 with go launcher.
2.USB host is kick ass..
Bottom line.
If you need book borrowing or amazon streaming then stock non rooted is really the best way to go. Of you could care leas about borrowing or streaming (srsly, netflix and hulu have twice the content and its not a dollar f-ing 99 PER episode!! wtf amazon.. 80 bucks a year for prime and that's how you do me? 1.99 per episode of New Girl? Die in a fire amazon...)
Ics on kindle is amazing I like to bring it to best buy and WoW the retarded pc sales guys.. lol.
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Thanks for the reply. A couple of counter-points to yours:
1. The stock reader is actually a bit different from the Kindle App. The stock reader handles things like margins and line spacing better than the android app. I tested this out with the same book on both. I think the ICS android app still needs some work, as the Gingerbread/CM7 version also looks better than than ICS one (my opinion).
2. Actually, even installing the Amazon App store will typically not let you install games/apps with the Kindle Fire Edition moniker. Most apps will work just fine, you're correct, but any of those specific ones (I think mostly games, but could be others) won't even show up, much less install. Folks have even tried the full titanium backup/restore with mixed results. So, if you don't have any of these kinds of apps, this is really a non-issue.
Thanks.
I was staying away from ICS due to lack of hw accel, but I switched over recently.
However, I saw that Wired magazine app doesn't work on ICS so I had to return back to stock.
Now, I'm considering dualbooting ICS with stock. It seems to be the most viable option.
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1. Stock reader: To me, the reader on the stock (or rooter stock) rom is much better than the Kindle for Android app
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Have you checked out an app called FBReader? Personally, I prefer it over the Kindle Reader app, and it could negate one of stock's "good points"...
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Have you checked out an app called FBReader? Personally, I prefer it over the Kindle Reader app, and it could negate one of stock's "good points"...
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No, I haven't heard of it, but I'll give it a look, thanks.
I've tried both and found ICS slower on calling up web pages.
I really don't see what it adds to the party over and above Modaco.
I would describe ICS as more like tossed salad as in it's all over the place.
Also Amazon Appstore wouldn't install or me on ICS. Maybe because I am outside the US
Any app that is designated as [Kindle Fire Edition] will only work on the stock KF. So that's something to think about when buying apps from Amazon Appstore. I really hate the KF UI and much prefer ICS. The home page carousel is the worst.
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Any app that is designated as [Kindle Fire Edition] will only work on the stock KF. So that's something to think about when buying apps from Amazon Appstore. I really hate the KF UI and much prefer ICS. The home page carousel is the worst.
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I was actually able to get one Kindle Fire Edition app to work on ICS, Dead Space. Had to to a backup using Titanium Backup from MoDaCo and then restore to ICS. Of course, I likely won't get any updates. Funny thing is, this same process wouldn't work for 2 Gameloft games (DH2 and Asphalt 6).
Thinking of getting a 2nd ipad, oops tablet in the house
I have few questions:
- what Android does it come with out of the box (as of almost August 2012)?
- Can you install Flash on it?
- Will you be able to install Flash once it gets (if it gets) upgraded to Jellybean?
- Does Google Store have a dedicated tablet app section, i mean are there a lot of native 1280x800 apps or does the TF300 upscale or something?
Lastly what's the difference between TF300 and TF300TG? I see Hydro ROM has downloads for both...are there 2 tablet revisions or something?
Thanks!
The tf300 is wifi only
The tf300tg is wifi and 3g
You can install flash from the market.
And no there is no dedicated section in the marketplace for tablet apps.
Good luck with your purchase
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Thinking of getting a 2nd ipad, oops tablet in the house
I have few questions:
- what Android does it come with out of the box (as of almost August 2012)?
- Can you install Flash on it?
- Will you be able to install Flash once it gets (if it gets) upgraded to Jellybean?
- Does Google Store have a dedicated tablet app section, i mean are there a lot of native 1280x800 apps or does the TF300 upscale or something?
Lastly what's the difference between TF300 and TF300TG? I see Hydro ROM has downloads for both...are there 2 tablet revisions or something?
Thanks!
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It comes with android 4.0 out of the box. Its not stock but close with a few useful asus tweaks.
Yes you can install flash on it. When it get upgraded to 4.1 you can sideload flash but it will not work with chrome. Flash really isn't a big deal anymore. Adobe isn't upgrading it and everyone if not most already are moving to html5.
No the play store market whatever they are calling it does not have a tablet specific section. However a decent amount of apps have tablet layouts. If they don't it gets scaled up however I don't think it looks bad by any means.
Lastly the 300t is the wifi while the tg is 3g/4g.
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Don't forget to hit the thanks button.
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There is actually a small section in the market called "Staff picks for tablets", probably all the tablet apps won't be listed in there but at least some of the most popular will. Also there's an app called tablified market it has all the apps available for tablets, although last time I used it hadn't been updated in a while.
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the only browser I've ever had Flash work on is the stock browser or derivatives, like ICS Browser+ (no Flash support on Firefox or Chrome, can't recall if Dolphin worked). In JB, the stock browser *is* Chrome, correct? No more stock browser?
You can pretty much differentiate the apps that are for tablet and the apps for phone.
The apps that are for lower resolution are typically not even worth making it for tablet resolution.
Games are fine, I've never seen a game other than Rage of Bahamaut that wasn't terrible to look at.
Flash is available on android, yes.
Chrome is probably the default browser for Jelly Bean, so I assume they will add flash to it.
Your tablet will have android 4.0 right out of the box.
It probably isn't worth getting this tablet, since the new Infinity is out and only 100$ more.
It is far better with everything from screen resolution to quality of the build.
I wish I had waited for it... But, I plan on getting a new devices every year. From a new laptop or desktop to a new tablet. :victory:
zerozoneice said:
Thinking of getting a 2nd ipad, oops tablet in the house
I have few questions:
- what Android does it come with out of the box (as of almost August 2012)?
- Can you install Flash on it?
- Will you be able to install Flash once it gets (if it gets) upgraded to Jellybean?
- Does Google Store have a dedicated tablet app section, i mean are there a lot of native 1280x800 apps or does the TF300 upscale or something?
Lastly what's the difference between TF300 and TF300TG? I see Hydro ROM has downloads for both...are there 2 tablet revisions or something?
Thanks!
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If you're buying this tablet not because amdroid but because android has flash then just download puffin web browser or iswifter to your ipad,
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In JB, the stock browser *is* Chrome, correct? No more stock browser?
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That's what I thought, but the stock browser (at least, in CM10) seems to be the same as the ICS browser but with a couple extra Chrome-like features. Maybe CM has to use the old stock browser for the same reasons they can't include Gapps.
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You can pretty much differentiate the apps that are for tablet and the apps for phone.
The apps that are for lower resolution are typically not even worth making it for tablet resolution.
Games are fine, I've never seen a game other than Rage of Bahamaut that wasn't terrible to look at.
Flash is available on android, yes.
Chrome is probably the default browser for Jelly Bean, so I assume they will add flash to it.
Your tablet will have android 4.0 right out of the box.
It probably isn't worth getting this tablet, since the new Infinity is out and only 100$ more.
It is far better with everything from screen resolution to quality of the build.
I wish I had waited for it... But, I plan on getting a new devices every year. From a new laptop or desktop to a new tablet. :victory:
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it's a 200EUR (250USD) difference in these parts of the world
TF700 sounds sexier, but:
- more pixels to push
- higher clocked CPU
- higher price
- no killer apps that justify 1080p screen
now the question (since i found an used TF201 very close in price to a TF300) is: is the wifi reception THAT bad on the Prime? (don't care about GPS)
plus points are: gorilla glass and thinner/lighter body
I returned the TF201 in anticipation of the TF300T being released, specifically based on poor WIFI performance. I have to admit the TF300T wasn't great at first (still better than the prime) but I now have Jelly Bean on it and am very happy with it.
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