I recently got the Asus Prime and want to know the best apps for getting and watching tv and movies, i wouldn't mind paying for the app if need be but preferably wouldn't want to pay for every film and programme I watch, however a free app would be even better! Id like to be able to download in a WiFi area and then watch them on the go when i do not have connection. Also, what app is best for downloading and managing music free music, as I don't fancy playing for each and every song! Finally, i need a word processing app which includes word, PowerPoint and the other basic office tools, this I don't mind paying for as I'd like a good quality processing app. Any help on either of these subjects would be very helpful!
Regards Jack
Free apps:
CRACKLE-movies n t.v. shows
TV.COM APP-T.V. SHOWS
HBOGO.COM- NO APP for us yet on ICS or tablets but you can go to the website if you have HBO in your cable lineup. All you do is pick your service provider and sign in. Then now you can watch HBO movies and series on your tablet through web browser. App should be coming soon for tablets.
ICE Stream- movies
VEETLE
Works awesome on the Prime.
demandarin said:
Free apps:
CRACKLE-movies n t.v. shows
TV.COM APP-T.V. SHOWS
HBOGO.COM- NO APP for us yet on ICS or tablets but you can go to the website if you have HBO in your cable lineup. All you do is pick your service provider and sign in. Then now you can watch HBO movies and series on your tablet through web browser. App should be coming soon for tablets.
ICE Stream- movies
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TV.com dues not support ICS.
Crackle works nice though
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For movies and shows that you already have (as well as movie trailers and youtube clips I think) I recommend the excellent Mizuu. It's like a tablet version of WMC, Boxee, XBMC, etc. The IMDb app is also an excellent representation of what a tablet optimized app should look like.
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Ok so under the MyNet app that came with the ATP it picks up my Direct TV DVR (Using TVersity) and shows all the programs i have on my DVR, but it wont play any of them. Is there someone who can help me set this up so I can watch my DVR shows on the prime..if possible.
I have the same issue, it can see the movies but won't play them. Interesting it has no time length for the movies.
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From what I've read on other sites our DirecTV receivers have a UPNP server in them which is what allows us to see it with the mycloud app. However, they implemented DTCP/IP for encrypting the video. I've not seen any apps that will play it for Android or Linux. I've seen some requests for mythtv and something else to support it but DTCP you have to pay just to get the specs. Hopefully DirecTV will update their app to be on par with the Apple that allows playback. Or maybe someone will leak the spec and the open source community will develop a library to support it in other apps.
Has anyone here tried the "MyNet" feature of the tablet to control a computer through your tablet? How do you like it?
I'd like to take advantage of that for websites which stream video but are not compatible with mobile browsers of any kind. It would probably require being on the same wifi network but either way, pretty neat.
BTW, I love my Prime!! Got the issue with gps signal capture but I got my cell phone to direct me if I'm lost in my car.
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Has anyone here tried the "MyNet" feature of the tablet to control a computer through your tablet? How do you like it?
I'd like to take advantage of that for websites which stream video but are not compatible with mobile browsers of any kind. It would probably require being on the same wifi network but either way, pretty neat.
BTW, I love my Prime!! Got the issue with gps signal capture but I got my cell phone to direct me if I'm lost in my car.
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The app is called splashtop. I believe there are a couple of threads talking about this application. Just to let you know there is a THD version that is up on the market now that works better and faster then the bundled version though it costs money. I am using it now and can connect to my home computer from work and its super fast. I love it. Use it at work all the time during meetings to connect to my desktop. The bundled version will close the connection on you due to a bug in that version. The THD version does not have this issue.
Just my 3 cents.
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The app is called splashtop. I believe there are a couple of threads talking about this application. Just to let you know there is a THD version that is up on the market now that works better and faster then the bundled version though it costs money. I am using it now and can connect to my home computer from work and its super fast. I love it. Use it at work all the time during meetings to connect to my desktop. The bundled version will close the connection on you due to a bug in that version. The THD version does not have this issue.
Just my 3 cents.
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actually hes talking about the MyNet app that comes with the prime
its not a desktop mirroring tool it just allows streaming of media (pics videos music) to the prime from a pc
its actually pretty cool in how well it does it but it can stream MKVs though
It also allows the downloading of the files from the pc to the prime...its a nice way of moving files without having to plug in or use a sd card or dropbox
i wish it allowed folder downloading or multiple downloading rather than having to do a single file at a time.
Yeah, the MyNet app is a DLNA app for streaming media between DLNA devices. To me it seemed to be a decent proof of concept app, but I have found three apps that do a better job: 2player, BubbleUPnP, and iMediaShare.
iMediaShare can stream from several internet sources to your DLNA devices, but it's unfortunately still not optimized for tablets. It forces you into portrait mode.
For streaming music from my Prime to my blu-ray/stereo, I typically use BubbleUPnP.
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actually hes talking about the MyNet app that comes with the prime
its not a desktop mirroring tool it just allows streaming of media (pics videos music) to the prime from a pc
its actually pretty cool in how well it does it but it can stream MKVs though
It also allows the downloading of the files from the pc to the prime...its a nice way of moving files without having to plug in or use a sd card or dropbox
i wish it allowed folder downloading or multiple downloading rather than having to do a single file at a time.
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Yeah, the MyNet app is a DLNA app for streaming media between DLNA devices. To me it seemed to be a decent proof of concept app, but I have found three apps that do a better job: 2player, BubbleUPnP, and iMediaShare.
iMediaShare can stream from several internet sources to your DLNA devices, but it's unfortunately still not optimized for tablets. It forces you into portrait mode.
For streaming music from my Prime to my blu-ray/stereo, I typically use BubbleUPnP.
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Well when you read the op he states talking about controlling your laptop.....was confusing.....i use MovieBrowser UPnP.....just love the way it organizes the movies.......
So Op, sorry for the confusion.
I've used both apps and had good success with them.
I really like the MyNet app though as its a simple program that lets my stream movies/tv shows from my NAS to the TV in my bedroom. No more lugging the laptop up the stairs and clearing a space to put it!
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Has anyone here tried the "MyNet" feature of the tablet to control a computer through your tablet? How do you like it?
I'd like to take advantage of that for websites which stream video but are not compatible with mobile browsers of any kind. It would probably require being on the same wifi network but either way, pretty neat.
BTW, I love my Prime!! Got the issue with gps signal capture but I got my cell phone to direct me if I'm lost in my car.
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Are you sure you mean the mynet app or do you the splashtop hd remote pc access function in the my cloud app?
From reading your poast I think that you mean teh My desktop feature in the my cloud app which is splashtop HD remote app which links up with a splashtop streamer app on your PC !! and this does not require you to be on the same wifi connection...I often use it to connect to my pc when away from home to check on email accounts etc
I'm sorry, it is the "mycloud" icon on the screen that I meant. From there you find the "my desktop" option which uses splashtop.
i know it is off topic....but i have used PhoneMyPC for years. love it. great app for controlling your various PCs from your android.
Loving mynet, works flawless with all my gizmos. Sitting waiting for someone to start using cornerstone in a rom and i will use it as my main tv interface.
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A couple of guys in the office have recently gotten iPads & the boss is now talking about getting a couple of iTV's for the meeting rooms - to compensate for the fact that they never put proper IT infrastructure in there...
Will it be possible for me to connect with my TP? I'd hope to be able to flick through images, show & mark up .pdf's and possibly open some CAD files on the telly screen. Being able to use YouTube & play movies would be a bonus...
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A couple of guys in the office have recently gotten iPads & the boss is now talking about getting a couple of iTV's for the meeting rooms - to compensate for the fact that they never put proper IT infrastructure in there...
Will it be possible for me to connect with my TP? I'd hope to be able to flick through images, show & mark up .pdf's and possibly open some CAD files on the telly screen. Being able to use YouTube & play movies would be a bonus...
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You didn't use use google didn't you?
http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/airplay
One option would be doubleTwist with the optional AirSync plug-in (which adds the Airplay functionality). Otherwise, you could just mirror the Prime's display using the micro hdmi output directly to the television for a wider choice of content.
Robert
brantje said:
You didn't use use google didn't you?
http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/airplay
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But this doesn't mirror the Prime's screen, which is what I'd like to be able to do. AFAIK that isn't currently possible. Correct me if I'm wrong. We have an AppleTv in one of our conference rooms at work and I would like to link to it for presentations, etc.
Thanks for the responses. It seems that the solution I'm looking for does not exist. Shame... I will however install one of the airplay apps & see how that works out.
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You didn't use use google didn't you?
http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/airplay
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I do actually. Do you understand the question I asked, because your link doesn't answer my question...
If you have a 3rd Gen Apple TV then doubletwist doesn't work with Video. It works well with Audio. I had a case going on with doubletwist where they ended up refunding me the cost of the Airsync plug in as it wasn't working as it was supposed.
I think with 2nd Gen Apple TV you might be alright, but I haven't tried it.
I was trying out an app called 'iMediaShare' or something of the likes the other day. I was able to go through photos, videos, music (as long as it is stored on your device and not in gMusic), and youtube over an Apple TV. Looking through it, I do not see any way to go through PDFs or CAD designs though. For everything, your best bet as of now would be to use the mini HDMI and find separate apps for everything.
I have tried both AppleTV media player & iMedia player, but I cannot even see the Apple TV in the devices list. Its a third gen...
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Hey Guys, heres the deal, I own the following.
Galaxy Nexus x2
Nexus 10
Ipad 2.
hanging out at your house with a bunch of people having beers and want to show everyone some cool video you found?
Well guess what, No one wants to stare are your stupid phone or tablet! Nobody cares.
However, Beam it to your sweet tv set and everyone will check it out.
I own a Boxee box and a WD tv live + these stream all my content and are dlna capable, etc..
With my Ipad If I want to shoot a youtube video to the boxee box connected to my I just hit the airplay button. This is seemless and fast.
However it does NOT do HD.
On Android you cant do this manually. BOO!
This is until I found imediashare. This app finds any capable device on your local wifi network. Smart TV's Boxee box - xbmc, etc etc.
Go to youtube app, start a video, hit share - imediashare icon. BOOM, goes right to your tv set.
The best part in all this is that it will beam HD, I tested by beaming the new Lincoln movie trailer,
started the video hit share, and my boxee kicked the tv display to 1080p and it played Beautifully!.
Check it out its pretty sweet.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwyLDYsImNvbS5iaWFub3IuYW1zcHJlbWl1bSJd
They have a light version too, but i think its nuetered to sd content..
This also shoots any other media on your android device as well.
cool app and no wires needed!.
Cheers!
Great! I'll give it a shot and report back in a while
Thanks I was looking for a good airplay alternative. This might fit the bill nicely.
I've been using Twonky Beam with pretty good success beaming media to my Roku. It is completely free, which is great. Quality looks fantastic although I'm not 100% sure if its full HD. As far as I can tell its just passing on the link to the video stream directly to the Roku and nothing is actually streamed via the phone.
Anyone else have experience with both?
Link here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pv.twonkybeam
FYI, imediashare is the free app of the day on Amazon today.
AndroidLonghorn said:
FYI, imediashare is the free app of the day on Amazon today.
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Looks like imediashare is no longer working. It will not see my Boxee Box anymore. Has anyone else noticed this issue?
AndroidLonghorn said:
FYI, imediashare is the fax ree app of the day on Amazon today.
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Curious to see what other stuff you guys do normally with your tablet.
My uses:
* Work with Office documents with OfficeSuite PRO and Swype keyboard.
* Play old games with emulators. Mainly GBA and GG.
* Download torrents, watch TV shows and download YouTube videos (like reviews of new android phones).
* Tapatalk for forums like this one.
* Pocket to download articles and read them offline later.
* Connect to my NAS and upload files.
That's it mainly, plus the usual stuff like reading my RSS feeds every morning, etc. I actually do little web browsing, because in portrait and landscape it's not the ideal format for it.
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All above plus pokerstars, Skype, and a lifesaver when traveling.
Found a great pc torrent managing app.
http://www.transdroid.org
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I just picked mine up yesterday after a lot of deliberating. Very happy purchase!
My uses;
E-books
Magazines
Videos
Some games
Surfing Internet - news, forum and etc.
Remote login server at home for server maintenance.
Download Youtube video - like those review of new phone/tablet/gadget.
Playing Candy Crush!
Surfing the Web (News, Forums, Entertainment)
Ebooks/Pdfs for Education or Entertainment
Organizational Stuff (Calendar, Todo-Lists, Shopping-Lists) - synchronized with PC/Smartphone
Internet radio
A little bit gaming
I'm also planing to buy a NAS to have Videos/Photos/Music available
-Racing games
-XDA via tapatalk
-Work (Teacher Aide Pro)
-Web browsing
-Netflix
-Viewing other's photography
-Sharing my own photography
-Google+
-Random usage
Dead time at work I watch movies/tv shows, yeah I got 4-5hours of dead time
games, emulation *seriously OTG to USB cable + PS3 controller is awesome*
reading either books or comics
facebook&Google+
Typing up book I am working on..
I use this thing a LOT more than I planned...pretty much gave up on using my laptop which I took with me to work or other places..
I use my tablet for
- FaceBook
- Comic Reader
- RSS Reader
- News Reader
- Web Browsing
- Lite Gaming
- Netflix
- Lite Media center (I actually used the HDMI port sometimes lol)
- tapatalk
- Some torrenting
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- Comic Reader
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This! Coming from a Galaxy Tab 10.1, comics in the comixology app and kindle ebooks are the two uses where I've noticed most improvement from the high resolution screen on the Nexus 10.
Mine is rooted and loaded with CM10.1
I use it as my laptop replacement for "couch computing".
Mainly,
Facebook
Twitter
Website surfing/online shopping
Google Currents
Netflix (connected hdmi to the tv or by itself in bed)
Office documents with kinsoft office app
my bible
note taking with evernote
my song chords and lyrics with evernote (soon to be onsong if they ever get to android...)
Gaming, Nova 3, Modern Combat 4, Shadowgun and the online shadowgun deadzone. (I have a playstation 3 controller and use the sixaxis app)
Also use stickmount and a usb hub to transfer video and pictures from my camera to ext harddrive in the field
AOKP.
Web browsing. AOSP
Streaming movies from PC. Dice player
Games: Simpsons tapped out/ wwf/ruzzle/Angry birds/cut the rope
Pretty much it.
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Use mine for internet, school, and to annotate PDFs that professors use as notes
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parakalien said:
Mine is rooted and loaded with CM10.1
I use it as my laptop replacement for "couch computing".
Mainly,
Facebook
Twitter
Website surfing/online shopping
Google Currents
Netflix (connected hdmi to the tv or by itself in bed)
Office documents with kinsoft office app
my bible
note taking with evernote
my song chords and lyrics with evernote (soon to be onsong if they ever get to android...)
Gaming, Nova 3, Modern Combat 4, Shadowgun and the online shadowgun deadzone. (I have a playstation 3 controller and use the sixaxis app)
Also use stickmount and a usb hub to transfer video and pictures from my camera to ext harddrive in the field
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My TV isn't getting audio via the microHDMI to HDMI cable. Should I be using the headphone output too, or do you think my cable and/or TV is at fault?
dibblebill said:
My TV isn't getting audio via the microHDMI to HDMI cable. Should I be using the headphone output too, or do you think my cable and/or TV is at fault?
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No problems with audio from hdmi out for me
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mymusicathome said:
No problems with audio from hdmi out for me
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So its either my cheap 24" Westinghouse TV or my cheap $2.99 cable. Thanks o7
Sadly my main use is for documents, especially pdfs.
When I'm not working with it, I'm messing with the roms and kernels.
dibblebill said:
So its either my cheap 24" Westinghouse TV or my cheap $2.99 cable. Thanks o7
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The HDMI specification implementation varies greatly between TV manufacturers thus causing incompatibilities including no picture, no sound and device not recognized at all. The price of the TV does not matter. From experience HDMI connections to Panasonic are the worse and Samsung is much better. Rarely is it a cable issue completel indepenant of its cost.
Check out other forum threads on HDMI issues and you will see the trends for yourself.
Sensamic said:
Download torrents
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Which app do you use? I tried µTorrent, but that thing sometimes starts unexpectedly while browsing the web (and keeps putting itself to the foreground on certain websites), which is extremely annoying...
I use the Nexus 10 for E-Mails, Web, PDFs, and all kinds of videos. Also, it is the best way to evaluate photographs that I made.
porn.
hlaalu said:
porn.
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Yep Best use for the ultra High res screen and dual front speakers :laugh:
I use mine for
. Netflix
. Boat browser
. Youtube
. Mx player (I have a bunch of series)
. Tunein radio
. Facebook
Very good tablet