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Hi all,
Was just wondering if it's worth me swapping my iPad 2 for the Galaxy Tab 10.1?
I've had a quick (really quick) play around on the 10.1, but the screen doesn't seem very responsive and smooth compared to the iPad 2.
I'm in no way at all an Apple fan boy, I much prefer Android as an operating system which is why I have an HTC Sensation, but I'm in 2 minds what to do.
Can the 10.1 be tweaked to actually respond to the stylus I use with my iPad 2?
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Yes, you should swap the iPad for the Galaxy Tab 10.1. I have been enjoying mine since I got and have had no issues it is really smooth, in fact it feel smoother than the iPad. It is a great devices and with android and not being locked up like iOS it makes it even better!
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Do you know which models are affected by the 'oil slick' problem?
From a truly non-biased point of view, I think the best answer is "it's up to you alone to decide".
What do you currently use your tablet for? What would you like to use it for in the future? Considering you're active here, I'm guessing there's a chance you'll want to root and ROM your Tab, are you waiting on the iPad2 jailbreak? Is that critical to you?
When I got my Tab I knew I was going to root and ROM from the start, I already had a jailbroken iPhone and wanted to see what all the fuss was about with Android. I consider myself a power user and I enjoyed exploring the nooks and crannies of the iPhone on my own, with my Tab most of it was documented somewhere.
I mainly use my Tab for reading techincal ebooks during my commute, and for reading my RSS and browsing when I'm too lazy to get out of bed. I didn't like the iPad's portrait interface which just looked like a blown up iPhone's. I was doing research on one at work and the more I used it, the more niggles I found I had with the way it treated me like a basic user. The fact I wasn't planning to game too much (if at all) was another reason I leaned towards my Tab.
As my sig shows, I liked Android so much I stuck around and got the GNex too.
P.S. My Tab has the oil slick problem. It's annoying to know my gear is technically faulty, but I can honestly not see the issue while the backlight is on.
The screen size really suited my and so did the weight for the tab 10.1
It really is up to you, but to be honest, you don't know the tab's full capabilities yet as it's not got an official ICS build yet!
i dont want to hijack this thread but i have a very small question so creating a new thread would be totally waste.
1)can any one tell me about availability of games on galaxy tab 10.1 compared to ipad2??
2) will Cm9 officially support Tab10.1??
3) can i play 720p mkv videos with softsubs without any problem?? My MKVs are generally H.264+AC3/AAC. I dont care if i have to buy a player to do it.
I am really confused between ipad2 and galaxy tab 10.1. HAve to buy any one of two.
el3ctrik said:
From a truly non-biased point of view, I think the best answer is "it's up to you alone to decide".
What do you currently use your tablet for? What would you like to use it for in the future? Considering you're active here, I'm guessing there's a chance you'll want to root and ROM your Tab, are you waiting on the iPad2 jailbreak? Is that critical to you?
When I got my Tab I knew I was going to root and ROM from the start, I already had a jailbroken iPhone and wanted to see what all the fuss was about with Android. I consider myself a power user and I enjoyed exploring the nooks and crannies of the iPhone on my own, with my Tab most of it was documented somewhere.
I mainly use my Tab for reading techincal ebooks during my commute, and for reading my RSS and browsing when I'm too lazy to get out of bed. I didn't like the iPad's portrait interface which just looked like a blown up iPhone's. I was doing research on one at work and the more I used it, the more niggles I found I had with the way it treated me like a basic user. The fact I wasn't planning to game too much (if at all) was another reason I leaned towards my Tab.
As my sig shows, I liked Android so much I stuck around and got the GNex too.
P.S. My Tab has the oil slick problem. It's annoying to know my gear is technically faulty, but I can honestly not see the issue while the backlight is on.
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Thanks for the informative reply.
Yes, indeed I was waiting for the iPad 2 jailbreak, but it looks like they've hit another hurdle,so I'm not holding my breath no more!
I do like the games on the iPad 2, some of them are fantastic, but Android seem to be lacking in the game department area.
They only have the following tablet apps listed on the android website:-
https://market.android.com/details?id=apps_tablet_featured&start=0&num=24
The camera on the iPad 2 is shocking, it's not even worth having one on there,not in low light conditions anyway.
Still in 2 minds what to do. I have android on my HTC Sensation, so do I need it on a tablet too.....
Arrrgggggghhhhhhhhh
kingkij said:
i dont want to hijack this thread but i have a very small question so creating a new thread would be totally waste.
1)can any one tell me about availability of games on galaxy tab 10.1 compared to ipad2??
2) will Cm9 officially support Tab10.1??
3) can i play 720p mkv videos with softsubs without any problem?? My MKVs are generally H.264+AC3/AAC. I dont care if i have to buy a player to do it.
I am really confused between ipad2 and galaxy tab 10.1. HAve to buy any one of two.
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1) Games exist and run on both devices, sometimes the same game is on both iOS and Android, sometimes they are device specific. Don't really know what you're asking?
2) Yes, and there's a preview version available on the Tab 10.1 Dev forum right now, I have it installed.
3) Yes, I think so. Although I'm not entirely certain as I don't watch videos too much on mine, unless they're Youtube embedded in a webpage/RSS. There's something for the GNex out now though, that I have a memory someone saying they were running it on their SGT10.1 too. And I'm not 100% sure about subs tbh.
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kurtish said:
Thanks for the informative reply.
Yes, indeed I was waiting for the iPad 2 jailbreak, but it looks like they've hit another hurdle,so I'm not holding my breath no more!
I do like the games on the iPad 2, some of them are fantastic, but Android seem to be lacking in the game department area.
They only have the following tablet apps listed on the android website:-
https://market.android.com/details?id=apps_tablet_featured&start=0&num=24
The camera on the iPad 2 is shocking, it's not even worth having one on there,not in low light conditions anyway.
Still in 2 minds what to do. I have android on my HTC Sensation, so do I need it on a tablet too.....
Arrrgggggghhhhhhhhh
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I used this list for a long time to find 10.1" HC-optimised apps: http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-apps/570-optimized-honeycomb-apps-list.html
(Note how I say optimised, not compatiable - if you're on Android 3.2 or later, there's a difference as they included a feature to expand phone apps to take up the whole screen).
The link you provided is the "Featured Tablet Apps" list, but I do feel there is less tablet-specific apps available for Android compared to iOS. However, the ones I need for my daily use exist, so that fact isn't such an issue to me. And it's hopefully only going to get better as devs move to the GNex and develop on a SDK that encourages phone and tablet interfaces to be designed and used in a single app download.
I don't use my camera on my Tab, so can't help you there...sorry.
I have a nook (gen 1), which I love as an ebook reader - e-ink is my preference. However, I have a number of pdf ebooks which look TERRIBLE on it, and a need for something that will do color. I have a hybrid laptop (hp tm2-t), but its bulky and unpleasant for reading. So, I'm trying to find something that will work better for me.
Needs:
PDF reader good for technical books (multiple columns, charts, etc)
Good battery life.
Barnes & Noble Nook app friendly
Wants:
Rootable, good community rom development
Honeycomb/ICS roms
Amazon App Store working (I have some apps there that I find useful)
Niceties:
Forward facing cam
Stylus
I'm leaning towards the nook tablet for obvious reasons, but would appreciate any input you guys have. Thanks!
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Hey guys!
I am in the market for a new 7" android tablet. My motivation for getting one is so that I can read PDFs on the go. I am a student and being able to read stuff on the go is a huge plus to me and my phone's 4.3 inch screen, be that it is huge real estate for a phone, is just too small for reading.
Why specifically 7 inch? Well, when I discussed with friends, I learned that 7 inch tablets are much lighter and easier to carry around. Plus they are easier to pull out off your bag and read on a cramped bus, and given that I go to college the university shuttle is *very* cramped. Plus they are cheaper. So, there it is. I am hunting for a good 7 inch tablet.
I have two options in mind right now. (A) Amazon kindle fire. It is dirt cheap and does the job, i.e. read PDFs. Cons, it is a very basic tablet and is very underpowered. It has other drawbacks, such as no SD card slot, no out of the box market support and it runs Gingerbread. Eww. (B) Samsung galaxy tab 7.0 plus. It is great, nice and everything and it is Honeycomb and is well powered.
I want to choose a Tablet that has an unlocked bootloader, has the least hardware/software issues and glitches and that has a vibrant dev community. So, people please suggest a tablet in this vein!
Thanks in advance!
Galaxy tab for sure.
Couple of gals I know have KF, it's cheap...and for it's specs it's pretty snappy
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Playbook?
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I read about the Galaxy Tab 7.7 inch. Man, I hate to buy a Galaxy Tab 7.0 at the cusp of the release of the 7.7... It is such a ***** to buy a piece of tech, just to see it get outdated in a week or a month!
I hate all these companies releasing gadgets soo quickly!
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Does anyone know the purported price of the 7.7" one? If it is too costly, I'll close my eyes and pick the 7.0". Else, I may have to wait!
Depending on your price range, there's a good one on groupon
litetaker said:
I read about the Galaxy Tab 7.7 inch. Man, I hate to buy a Galaxy Tab 7.0 at the cusp of the release of the 7.7... It is such a ***** to buy a piece of tech, just to see it get outdated in a week or a month!
I hate all these companies releasing gadgets soo quickly!
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Does anyone know the purported price of the 7.7" one? If it is too costly, I'll close my eyes and pick the 7.0". Else, I may have to wait!
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newegg.com they aren't to pricey...maybe $399. Last I saw
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newegg.com they aren't to pricey...maybe $399. Last I saw
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Are you talking off the Galaxy tab 7.7? Give link, s'il vous plait?
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Are you talking off the Galaxy tab 7.7? Give link, s'il vous plait?
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Yes the new GT line.....in a bit bud I'll hop on my PC
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Given how frustrated I am with the Droid X2, I am taking every precaution possible to ensure that my next purchase isn't a giant pain in the ass. So, I went ahead and posted a thread in the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus's XDA forum. I hope I get some good responses that will help me make a decision!
litetaker said:
Given how frustrated I am with the Droid X2, I am taking every precaution possible to ensure that my next purchase isn't a giant pain in the ass. So, I went ahead and posted a thread in the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus's XDA forum. I hope I get some good responses that will help me make a decision!
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834131221
here is a link to all GT newegg has http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...msung Galaxy Tab&name=SAMSUNG&Order=BESTMATCH
Guys, I just learned that the Galaxy Tab 7.0 plus has some issues:
1. Something called SOD (sleep of Death) 2. Some WiFi troubles.
I tried asking the people in the Galaxy Tab 8.9 forum about issues it has. I didn't get a reply yet.
I have a few queries though. Compared to a 7 inch tablet, how less portable is a 8.9 inch one? Is it just as portable that I should be able to pull it out in a crowded bus and read a PDF file on it just fine?
Secondly, the 8.9 does NOT have a SD card slot. Now, that is a downer. No way to freely expand memory.
BUT: The Galaxy 8.9 has ICS/CM9 ROMs!!! That alone can sway me towards Galaxy Tab 8.9. Granted the 7.0 plus may get ICS too, but looks like it hardly has any ROMs at all. And there was one thread there asking whether devs are looking into coding for it and the reply was the devs may wait till official ICS is out, since it is a PITA to dev without proper drivers available. Hmm...
What do you guys say?
litetaker said:
Guys, I just learned that the Galaxy Tab 7.0 plus has some issues:
1. Something called SOD (sleep of Death) 2. Some WiFi troubles.
I tried asking the people in the Galaxy Tab 8.9 forum about issues it has. I didn't get a reply yet.
I have a few queries though. Compared to a 7 inch tablet, how less portable is a 8.9 inch one? Is it just as portable that I should be able to pull it out in a crowded bus and read a PDF file on it just fine?
Secondly, the 8.9 does NOT have a SD card slot. Now, that is a downer. No way to freely expand memory.
BUT: The Galaxy 8.9 has ICS/CM9 ROMs!!! That alone can sway me towards Galaxy Tab 8.9. Granted the 7.0 plus may get ICS too, but looks like it hardly has any ROMs at all. And there was one thread there asking whether devs are looking into coding for it and the reply was the devs may wait till official ICS is out, since it is a PITA to dev without proper drivers available. Hmm...
What do you guys say?
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Xyboard? Transformer Prime, how much do you want to spend
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I'd rather get mugged than buy a Xyboard.
DaveRichardson said:
I'd rather get mugged than buy a Xyboard.
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LOL!
Well, I am not planning at Transformer prime level monies! As I said in the OP, I am planning to get a 7-8 inch tablet for the portability.
I am considering the Galaxy Tab 8.9 vs Galaxy tab 7.0 plus. As far as portability is concerned, is the Galaxy tab 8.9 just as portable as the 7.0 plus? For instance, can I pull either of them out of my bag in a crowded bus and read a PDF (of course while sitting).
Well, I don't have a lot of experience with any of them except the xoom. I've owned one for almost a year now. It's a bit larger than what you're looking for but when it comes to custom roms, mods, or what have you, there's plenty to choose from. The bootloader can be unlocked so there's already a bunch of ICS roms available for it (CM9 included). Plus a pretty good selection of custom kernels to choose from. I'm not sure about the Xyboard. Is it un-lockable? Don't know. Whatever you buy, do your homework. If you can't unlock it, I'd pass. Unless you don't care about changing things.
Custom roms will get you things like support for external USB drives, keyboards, mice and what have you. Perhaps they are coming with support for those things built in now. I don't know. They are things worth having though. IMHO.
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Well, I don't have a lot of experience with any of them except the xoom. I've owned one for almost a year now. It's a bit larger than what you're looking for but when it comes to custom roms, mods, or what have you, there's plenty to choose from. The bootloader can be unlocked so there's already a bunch of ICS roms available for it (CM9 included). Plus a pretty good selection of custom kernels to choose from. I'm not sure about the Xyboard. Is it un-lockable? Don't know. Whatever you buy, do your homework. If you can't unlock it, I'd pass. Unless you don't care about changing things.
Custom roms will get you things like support for external USB drives, keyboards, mice and what have you. Perhaps they are coming with support for those things built in now. I don't know. They are things worth having though. IMHO.
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Do you find your Xoom portable? I.e. is it easy to take out in the bus to read? Seems like this is my standard portability test!
Is it too heavy or can you easily hold it in your hand and read stuff on it?
EDIT: So, now I have the choice of the Xoom, Tab 7.0 plus and 8.9!!! Damn it. I started with 7.0 plus and now the list has grown to 3!
I'll just go to Best buy and try all three of them and see which I like best. Plus the best bang for the buck factor too...
Well, I have a friend who has a Kindle Fire and, well, to tell you the truth, I don't see mine being any harder to get out of the bag than that thing. It's something though that I can't really say is right for you or not. For me, if the money isn't an issue, I'd go for more screen real-estate any time. They aren't THAT big. Just my thoughts on it. You might feel differently.
What about the Acer tablets?
I know the Acer Iconia 100 is on the way out but I'm sure there will be something to replace its 7" form factor. I've been looking at the Acer Iconia 200 - WiFi only, SD card slot, 8 or 16GB memory. good prices (sub $400 for the 200). Micro USB and full size USB host. Most of the reviews have been pretty positive that I have seen. And the 200 has ICS now.
litetaker said:
Hey guys!
I am in the market for a new 7" android tablet. My motivation for getting one is so that I can read PDFs on the go. I am a student and being able to read stuff on the go is a huge plus to me and my phone's 4.3 inch screen, be that it is huge real estate for a phone, is just too small for reading.
Why specifically 7 inch? Well, when I discussed with friends, I learned that 7 inch tablets are much lighter and easier to carry around. Plus they are easier to pull out off your bag and read on a cramped bus, and given that I go to college the university shuttle is *very* cramped. Plus they are cheaper. So, there it is. I am hunting for a good 7 inch tablet.
I have two options in mind right now. (A) Amazon kindle fire. It is dirt cheap and does the job, i.e. read PDFs. Cons, it is a very basic tablet and is very underpowered. It has other drawbacks, such as no SD card slot, no out of the box market support and it runs Gingerbread. Eww. (B) Samsung galaxy tab 7.0 plus. It is great, nice and everything and it is Honeycomb and is well powered.
I want to choose a Tablet that has an unlocked bootloader, has the least hardware/software issues and glitches and that has a vibrant dev community. So, people please suggest a tablet in this vein!
Thanks in advance!
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Money range from you in OP is NOT stated...sooooo I will assume the best.
Size I'm sure is an issue, and you want more portability...sooooo just go buy one dude, they alp have return policies, and who knows...usually gut feeling is wrong, and the other choice is right.
Right now the GT looks and operates bad ass, you are asking for opinions don't forget.
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I was going to tell you about the galaxy tab before I even see your choices. I had the 10.1 before, and I have to say that Samsung have the best devices ever. Go for the Tab definetly
I pay for service and purchase my phones through my work, so I am restricted to AT&T. I have used the iPhone 3s and am currently using the 4S. However, I have not been happy with the tiny screen and am much happier using Android on my tablet. I am going to buy an Android phone, albeit off contract, and I need some feedback. First, this is both personal and business use. I am not particularly into the "latest and greatest" mode, I just want good strong performance, stability, a good screen and also a decent camera is fairly important. I keep approximately 400 songs, approximately 500 contacts and no more than 100 pictures on it. I don't keep any books, games or videos on it. My heaviest use is phone and then e-mails. Next biggest area is web browsing and texting. My choices are the Galaxy S II, Galaxy S II Skyrocket, the HTC One X or wait for the Samsung S3. I can save anywhere from $50-$100 on the S IIs over the newest gen phones. Would the S IIs serve me as well as the others? Would the One X's 10 GB usable storage hamper me? Is the new S 3 that much of an improvement over the S II's to warrant waiting and spending the extra money? I will probably eventually root whatever I get. I don't mind spending what I have to on the right device. What are your thoughts? Please move to the appropriate forum is this is in the wrong location.
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Hi, what is everyone's opinion on this tablet, are you planning on purchasing it?
It says on the first line of the forum:
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Clearly your question belongs to the Q&A section of the forum (Not to mention that it sounds like a vague and open ended question which is inherently difficult to answer.)
I can see that as a new member you have been posting all over the place like many new members do to reach a higher member status, and nothing wrong with that, but please consider that if we don't try to post judiciously and in accordance with the forum rules the general organization of the forum breaks and it will make it difficult for all the users to obtain information, especially in a forum like the Z4's which is still fresh and clean.
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I've never owned a tablet but I'd say I'm 90% likely to make the Z4 my first. Nothing like starting with TOTL!
The Snapdragon 810 gives me pause due to the overheating rumors, even if they have been *mostly* debunked from what I've read. Still, I'm going to wait until it's been out for a few weeks and I've read some reviews before I make up my mind.
This has pretty much everything I want in a tablet. It's the perfect size, lightweight, has a nice aspect ratio (unlike Nexus 9) and resolution, water/dust resistant, microSD slot, 64-bit CPU, 3 GB RAM... Hopefully the battery life is good (specs indicate it will be).
My only question is whether Sony tablets are closer to stock Android than, say, Samsung TouchWiz (ick). Also I hope gaining root will be fairly easy (I assume it will since it won't be carrier-specific). I've learned some lessons from my Verizon Note 4, which remains un-rootable and I despise TouchWiz.
I am going to buy this awesome tablet....
I hope to pre-order whenever it becomes availabe in the US, if it ever does. Sony makes great tablets. Love my Z2, and making it even slimmer and lighter will only make it better, in my opinion. Plus the keyboard dock has me intrigued.
Ive preordered it, cant wait! I have the z3 and z3 tablet, the z4 tablet will replace my surface pro 3 now that MS office works very well on android tablets.
if my sweet wife lets me, I will have this tablet. I currently have the z1 and love it, can't wait to get the z4.
It is so much exciting using in Z4, if you add a whole key-board. I merely enjoy this particular.
Im using z4 tab for a week now, the screen is great, very bright and A bit bigger than my previous tab(z2) but with smaller size , very thin and light, just waiting for the protective case as its not release yet.....its also alot faster switching apps, loading, even wifi connecting is faster, when comparing the usage of z2 tab by using same app remote computer video streaming it sees the differences! Im looking for now a safe way to root.....
The tablet is nearly perfect. Definitely the best I have ever owned. No major issues and don't worry, the 810 likely will only overheat after using the camera and fancy filters(which I will never use). Day to day use or gaming and video playback causes no issues. Office apps work and look great. Screen quality is amazing.