Hi there everyone ,
I just bought myself a Rain Design M Stand ( actually it is for Macbook Pro's ) to use for my Shift , it's very suitable , being high grade aircraft anadozied alluminium ( i think ) it is very good at dissapating heat from my shift , tested it to be better than plastic or acrylic stand , it will heightened yr shift by about 4 inches off ground at an 15 degree angle , so since i am shortsighted , i now can see everything of my screen without my glasses since my eyes are about 7 inches from it , which is very useful and less tiring for me to surf long hours or to do long typing on my shift , pretty damn good design but a bit pricey for new units though , try one u may like it , i love it , thks for reading , cheers everyone and have a nice day - jimmunsw
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Hi , I get tired of holding the device at reasonable level in front of me while watching episodes/movie during flight.
It seems possible to bend some plastic to fix the HTC to the raised eating tray (jam the "holder" between the closed tray..)
did you see something like this before ? - or any similar solution ?
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Hi , I get tired of holding the device at reasonable level in front of me while watching episodes/movie during flight.
It seems possible to bend some plastic to fix the HTC to the raised eating tray (jam the "holder" between the closed tray..)
did you see something like this before ? - or any similar solution ?
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Not seen one but sounds great!...sounds like you have the idea.
It isn't too difficult to make something like this from aluminium, or even perspex plastic just some considered bending.
I am a steel fabricator(amongst other things!) next time you are on the plane take some cardboard with you and make a dummy one with it, then you can use it later to make one from something more substantial.... and sell them all over the world to Iphone users!
yes, it would need to be a flexible material, yet hold a device without acting too much as a a spring.
I don't think "one size fits all" - it have to be adjustable in height/distance to the user.
Too bad a suction cup won't work.
I use one of these in my car. Works great.
http://www.amazon.com/Dashboard-Win...OR-INCLUDED/dp/B002BBS1AC/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_a
I found !
It's sold as accessory for a certin crappy, censorship, survelliance-device.
- but it works great for Touch Pro2 too !
it's called "in your face" viewbase
you can find it on Ebay
Hello All,
I'm reading this part of forum since a while and I know different pros and cons
of Folio 100, which can be solved mostly by custom rom installation.
But since now I'm finally wondering whether to buy this device or not,
I would like to ask you about quality of it's screen.
I've heard a lot of Folio 100 screen bad angles and it's general
poor quality image, but in the other hand I've heard that this screen is the
same like in the Archos 101 Tablet (which could be my other choice).
And since you all are already using this device, I would like to
know what is your personal opinion and is it really so bad?
Besides all other specs of Folio 100 (maybe not the weight
make it quite worth spending ~540$ for it.
Regards,
headblow
Hi,
Build quality is not so great, and probably you will have some problems... but for the price is kind of good deal... check for gaps on the screen, around the edges.
The screen is bright enought and constrast is fair. The only thing is not so good is viewing angle, but still if you use it for personal use (not to share with other) is quite enough.
I also thought about the archos 101... but when you look at the hw specs (512 MB ram instead of 256, Dual core cpu vs singel core cpu)... the folio wins imo, the image quality and view angles could be better, but for my use (mostly internet (nice flash performance), working with documents, vpn, rdp and ssh connections, (video) conferencing, watching quick video's, music) it's great...
and the build quality, to me it doesn't feel cheap, it's a good deal for the price...
Software is not really an issue, it's fully functional with some little issues when you use FolioMod 1.4...
I still haven't had the chance to get my hands on an archos 101, but I heard that you can feel the screen "bump in" when you press it? something the folio doesn't have, it's just a solid surface which is very sensitive... Also I heard the edges aren't that nice when holding it, the folio had nice rounded edges... Like I said, this is from what I've heard...
I have been using the Folio for about a week now, and both the view angle and the build quality are good. I have no problems when reading a pdf or playing a game.
Screen for personal use is still quite ok. For reading it is fine, but when I read in dark room with black backround(portrait orientation) it starts to reflect a bit, which I do not like.
Overall this is a good PERSONAL device. Also found one German review where Folio screen was marked as having better quality than the one on Archos 101 IT
Considering slower cpu and less ram - archos is losing here
However build quality may still be a question.
Thanks guys for all infos, they help me what decide.
And now Im new Folio 100 user, but unfortunately Ive already found two bugs (Im using Folio Mod 1.4) which Ive read about in other posts:
- folio is waking up from standby,
- device hangs up frequently during normal use,
Besides above its quite nice device, even screen is ok for me
Regards,
headblow
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I have been using the Folio for about a week now, and both the view angle and the build quality are good. I have no problems when reading a pdf or playing a game.
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You must be joking, right?
Build quality is poor. If you play close attention you will see that most of the screws are loose and you have a 1-2 mm gap on the right low corner of the screen glass... this will make very easy to break the glass when pressing
If you consider that most of the countries don't have local repair centers, this means that will have to wait several months to have it fixed.
I recommend everyone to check for defects before buying. Specs wise folio is certain a good deal, but you should pay attention to this details...
In my case screen, especially the gap between glass and plastic is the same in each part of screen, and when I slide my finger gently I feel that glass part is a litttle bit lower than plastic part - each place same.
I've paid attention to this when I was buying my device.
But again it has only few days and I hope it want change within time.
Regarding my previous information about wakes & hangs up, it seems I've partial solution. I've installed REGPON wifi KeepAlive app from market - which keeps wifi alive in standby mode and it looks like now everything is fine (expect a bit shorter battery life).
I've read that this can be solution in someone other post, so it's not my idea.
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You must be joking, right?
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Then i guess i have been lucky, because mine doesn't have any of the problems you describe
I guess that its possible that only some of them have this issues...
I want to buy cheap tablet, first think it was chinese epad/ superpad
but now I can buy folio 100 for only 230$ is it worth to buy ?
the screen is so bad ? this is the cheapes tablet I can buy
Its almost a year now, and even though there arent any big scratches , but there are many tiny scratches which results in dragging effect while using the touch screen, It isnt smooth . Planning to change the screen protection , also i want something which isnt finger print magnet. Any advice ?
I search i too
I buy one from amazon.
It was from DIPOS / Crystal Clear.
It is good, but not so good as the original.
The fits is not exactly.
legreco
Thanks .. Any other recommendations ?
I took the top protection off as soon as it came out of the box.
Several weeks later I noticed there was another (Much harder to remove) screen protector. I took this off as it was getting dirty and sctratched. I have never replaced it with anything and I have got no more scratches and never had any issues with the touch screen. i keep my phone in my pocker along with loose change and keys....
I have had my phone for about a year, and had the protector off for about 11 months..it was the best move i made
I found this ----> http://stores.ebay.com/gadgetfix/Sony-Ericsson-/_i.html?_fsub=1408041015 . Hope it suits you.I am searching for an original part (digitaizer and a new panel (WHOLE PANEL!!) ) Tell how it works (IF YOU BUY ofcourse : ) ) Regards!
Here is Sammobile thread : http://www.sammobile.com/2014/12/10...t-device-to-feature-cornings-gorilla-glass-4/
also gsmarena also confirm info
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II dont now ,why alpha is so misterious phone??
two monat ago we speack are Alpha has Gorila glass ??!!
now we now thaT WE HAVE gg4 .first phone with that glass on earth
about Exynos 5530 also we dont know ,maybe he will at the end become 64bit???
camera is same hardware /sensor as Note4 & SGS5.. about IOS ,somebody meantion that
recive confirmation from Samsung that Alpha has it..I dont know why Samsung is miserious about Alpha ,are thay hide something
it doesnt help me to have quality screen g glas 4 .. it is just higher number .. nothing else ..
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it doesnt help me to have quality screen g glas 4 .. it is just higher number .. nothing else ..
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it helps me
couple of days ago my phone dropped to ceramic tile stairs and finished in concrete. my heart stopped and i was sure the screen was cracked. picked up the phone and i could only see a bump on the aluminum frame and nothing else. i've had other phones break in those stairs earlier
I'm already happy we were wrong about the galaxy alpha not having ANY gorilla glass.
About the screen quality, I've set the S5, note4 and galaxy alpha next to each other and I could not tell the difference between 720, 1080 or QuadHD. It all looked the same to me, from close, from far with or without glasses. Just exploding amoled colours.
So I decided to buy the galaxy alpha, mostly for the looks.
(The gorilla glass4, cat6 modem and faster exynos processor are a bonus )
AND unlike the note 4, the alpha doesn't have peeling off, painted black aluminium.
@ simona,
what do you say 5530 is 64 bit CPU,you will see the power than also
antill now we have one of most powerfull phone on year,with lilipop 64bit cpu will boost up Alpha performance
you have 16Mpix camera sensor in Alpha(same as S5 & Note4) but havent developer who can unlock camera 16Mpix
Alltogerher geat phone & prerformce
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@ simona,
what do you say 5530 is 64 bit CPU,you will see the power than also
until now we have one of most powerfull phone on year,with lilipop 64bit cpu will boost up Alpha performance
you have 16Mpix camera sensor in Alpha(same as S5 & Note4) but haven't developer who can unlock camera 16Mpix
All Together great phone & performance
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I know I love that all but when always I look at the screen I just must close my eyes.. It is exactly same screen as on ipad mini 1 when I bought it long time ago I just went ; Jesus christ no way next week I sold it..
I really I am strict on screens as this is my priority.. I dont play games I dont watch films .. I am on internet email documents .. etc.. and if I do this on P7 it has no difference.. When I purchased phone I had no Idea what gonna awaits me.. disappointment.. Lest encourage samsung to force implementation of color temperature feature.. same like on huawei phones it makes screen so so perfect..
Simona Simmy said:
I know I love that all but when always I look at the screen I just must close my eyes.. It is exactly same screen as on ipad mini 1 when I bought it long time ago I just went ; Jesus christ no way next week I sold it..
I really I am strict on screens as this is my priority.. I dont play games I dont watch films .. I am on internet email documents .. etc.. and if I do this on P7 it has no difference.. When I purchased phone I had no Idea what gonna awaits me.. disappointment.. Lest encourage samsung to force implementation of color temperature feature.. same like on huawei phones it makes screen so so perfect..
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if u don't like High Contrast Display ,
than Why Don't you go to Setting - Display - Screen mode , and select Basic mode .
i like Default mode (Adaptive) , i love High contrast Amoleds
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if u don't like High Contrast Display ,
than Why Don't you go to Setting - Display - Screen mode , and select Basic mode .
i like Default mode (Adaptive) , i love High contrast Amoleds
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That is what i have..it was default anyway..
It is not qbout contrast.. It is about warm and cold white color..
mine already scratched so its ****illa 4.
maybe this means we dont need screen protectors
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maybe this means we dont need screen protectors
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yes you are. Like i said mine is already scrathed and one month old. I did not buy it new but the screen is not scratch resistant
bihslk said:
yes you are. Like i said mine is already scrathed and one month old. I did not buy it new but the screen is not scratch resistant
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You know that rock and sand are harder than any glass or even sapphire?
Here is understandable explanation video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfgKLwGnOZs
Hello
Anyone Dropped His Galaxy Alpha ? is there Break or damage ?
because the drop test on youtube failed, the touch screen is broke by the first face drop ! so i'm worry about this thing :'(
I Tried many times to love the S5 but i can't its ugly & big & stupid looking :3
the price of these two phones, alpha & S5 is the same in my country ...
thanks
Adelm2013x said:
Hello
Anyone Dropped His Galaxy Alpha ? is there Break or damage ?
because the drop test on youtube failed, the touch screen is broke by the first face drop ! so i'm worry about this thing :'(
I Tried many times to love the S5 but i can't its ugly & big & stupid looking :3
the price of these two phones, alpha & S5 is the same in my country ...
thanks
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Welcome on the boat my friend, we all have the same issue we can't love phones that are too big to too small...Alpha is just perfect in all aspects! I have dropped my phone twice and it did not do any damage because i have a tempered screen glass protector on it. Get a glass screen protector and you are good to go!
Oh, Its the first time i hear that these "tempered screen glass protector " is for crash protection ! .. i thought its only a stupid protection for scratching & give a bad feeling for my figures when touches the screen ...
Any way, if its really reliable I'll use them !
Thank you bro. for the reply so I'm no the only only who will pick a lower specifications phone over a better one because of the pretty looking !
I'm now just confused between Alpha & Z3 Compact ... actually there are many phones at the same price also other phones like Z2,S5,G3,some HTC &Devices are close to the price of the Alpha :3
Z3 Compact has less features than Alpha, But some of the shared features are Better than Alpha, also Nice looking,better than the look of Z2 & its small & pretty enough.
I'm Bad in decision making , i think i have to watch some videos & check the support availability for Z3 Compact first
For the camera I think all the phones has bad camera & shared problems since 4 years & no fix for it ... except Apple iPhones always win the camera comparisons against any android phone in the world .. this why i'm taking my friend who have iphone 5s with me when i going to awesome place
Thanks alot
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Welcome on the boat my friend, we all have the same issue we can't love phones that are too big to too small...Alpha is just perfect in all aspects!
I have dropped my phone twice and it did not do any damage because!
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dropped mine a few times on a marble floor. slight scratches along the metal rim but nothing significant.
Every screen can break on first drop, that one youtube video doesn't mean anything. It's just a matter of luck. The glass is the same as the note 4 and galaxy S6 (gorilla glass v4)
Sent from my SM-G850F using XDA Free mobile app
thank you all
anyone noticed that this phone has too slow charging issue !
i tried to charge it via the laptop & the original charger both are the same.
also this night, i put it beside me & get sleep for 8 hours, when i wakeup , then phone was turned off & the battery was 0% !!! anyone has a comment about this ?
thanks
you should sale Alpha & buy Xiaomi m8
I can see on all your post you are not satisfied with your fake Alpha
I bent a USB Charging Cord the metal part that goes into the phone at a 90 degree angle charging and opened sliding door where phone was with Zero damage to phone or USB port - the metal frame is very rigid !
I have a tempered glass protector and very slim clear Case called Casemate Naked Tough and recently the Phone dropped off a 36" Counter onto Concrete Floor- no marks or damage and stayed on Internet Radio.
Rugged little phone but some protection advised.
The great thing about these rigid metal phones is less likely to flex and break in a Pocket IMO.
I met with an accident (on Bike) About a month ago ,
And Screen of my alpha was shattered (there wasn't any case or screen guard)
Luckily i had an insurance , and samsung replaced the Screen .
i paid only Claim charge [600 INR] ( screen cost was 9000 INR)