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Guys, I'm currently on AT&T in the U.S. with a Samsung Captivate. My GPS and random shut downs are giving me major headaches. Not sure if I want to deal with it any more or try to get a replacement, so I was thinking about switching to the X10.
Just wonder if anyone here came from a Captivate and can offer some review of the two phones. Thx.
I like multitouch and super brilliant screen, but a working GPS is more important to me.
View have both their advantages! I would say x10 has: battery time, best display for reading text, camera, stability, GPS..
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hey dont know about the captivate, as i live in australia but i work in a telco shop and ive played with the galaxy s, and i really think its a great phone but too many issues currently and really lags over time, as for myslef i got the x10 mainly for the camera and stability, as much i the super amoled screen is great, (ive had omnia II i8000) and im over it. id rather a great 8mpx camera and flash on it, nice looking phone although captivate is also great.
but it really comes down to whats important for you like same thing i tell customers, it comes down to the features you looking for, more or less they are very similar phones but a few things here and there is what tis the scale for different people.
i also tell people to play with both see which is more intuitive for YOU. simple as that
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View have both their advantages! I would say x10 has: battery time, best display for reading text, camera, stability, GPS..
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I had the Captivate for a week before switching it out for the x10. Together with the above I found the reception and call quality much better on the x10.
Just so you get a full picture, here are the X10 issues:
1) Low incall volume/ring volume. It's loud enough for me but many people complain.
2) Longer waiting times for new android versions. SE made a slick UI for it but that makes you wait a lot for updates. It's running 1.6 and it's stable, 2.1 should be out in October, but if you have a demand for a function that needs 2.2 (ie: flash 10) then get another phone.
3) Battery life when the display is on. When I use it for GPS on the car battery lasts 5/6 hours only so you'll need a car charger. On regular use as a phone and about 30 min internet browsing per day it can last 2/3 days.
4) No multitouch support.
There are no perfect phones, just make sure you understand what you're getting and whether it suits your needs or not.
To be honest with you , after 5 months of using the X10 , it is a very good Sony Ericsson's mobile , but not a good Android Device.
if you are looking for a mobile to use then it will be more than enough, but if you are looking for an Android Device then it is not the right one.
@solo13 - Why?? I'm not sure I understand why you say it's not a "good" android device??
Is it the OS version? We all know that's going to be 2.1 soon..?? Or is it something else that makes this not a good android phone for you?
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@solo13 - Why?? I'm not sure I understand why you say it's not a "good" android device??
Is it the OS version? We all know that's going to be 2.1 soon..?? Or is it something else that makes this not a good android phone for you?
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just have a look at http://www.google.com/phone
and do a comparison between the X10 and any other device .
the main failure is in the RAM and the internal Memory
RAM Is 384MB meanwhile other devices is 500MB (( Android requires at least 200MB))
Internal Memory is 1GB meanwhile other devices has 8GB or 16GB ( Fresh X10 has only 440MB Free) .
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just have a look at http://www.google.com/phone
and do a comparison between the X10 and any other device .
the main failure is in the RAM and the internal Memory
RAM Is 384MB meanwhile other devices is 500MB (( Android requires at least 200MB))
Internal Memory is 1GB meanwhile other devices has 8GB or 16GB ( Fresh X10 has only 440MB Free) .
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But X10 comes with a 8Gb SD card.
Of course, is not as fast as the internal but ...
The internal memory is a toss-up no matter what operating system you're running. Some phones have more, some less. Are one of the smaller capacity iPhones not as 'good' of an iPhone as the larger capacity ones? If you know what you need then why get more?
Besides, not relying on internal storage isn't a bad thing. If your phone dies you've lost the data stored in the internal memory. With a memory card you can pull the card out and you're good to go.
Moving from my W760 > C905 > Tilt2 > X10 was a simple matter of pulling my memory card and plugging it into my next contestant. (Barring of course copying the data from my m2 to micro sd card). No need to go back to the old phone for anything, except the C905 for the camera experience.
Mine came with a 16gb card. The only nice thing Rogers has ever done.
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Unless you're a lucky buyer who had a grandfathered unlimited data plan the current plan for $ 15/200mb is totally designed to fail since android phones are all apparently set to switch to 3g when the screen blanks. I am at home or office both with wifi and have thousands of public wifi in my area which my phone logs into automatically but because of updating when the screen is blanked have used most of my data in my first week. I am now tethered to a outlet with my phone connected so the screen won't blank. I refuse to pay att another $300 a year.
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Unless you're a lucky buyer who had a grandfathered unlimited data plan the current plan for $ 15/200mb is totally designed to fail since android phones are all apparently set to switch to 3g when the screen blanks. I am at home or office both with wifi and have thousands of public wifi in my area which my phone logs into automatically but because of updating when the screen is blanked have used most of my data in my first week. I am now tethered to a outlet with my phone connected so the screen won't blank. I refuse to pay att another $300 a year.
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The default on the device is to turn off WiFi when the screen blanks but this is user changeable.
Settings>Wireless Controls>WiFi Settings>Menu>Advanced>WiFi Sleep Policy.
I have mine set to "Never".
@charlyee - Thanks for the great tip!
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The default on the device is to turn off WiFi when the screen blanks but this is user changeable.
Settings>Wireless Controls>WiFi Settings>Menu>Advanced>WiFi Sleep Policy.
I have mine set to "Never".
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Aha.....thanks
After doing this for a few days now, I find the battery lasts about 15 hours with moderate usage. I'm always in WiFi area, at home, at work, even most of my traveling locally thanks to my cable company investing in a wifi network for it's customers as a 'competitive advantage' over FIOS. http://www.optimum.net/WiFi/Find
25% of the battery will be used for wifi support in this mode.
I totally agree with ruskival, switching from phone to another depend on ur needs and features u r seeking for. So decide what features u love most and then decide. I will help u some also, i have choosed balance, nice camera, nice design, needed open source OS, knowing that all android 3 reviews tells that it is desined for big tabs such as the 7" screen samsung tabs or u will not benifit of its real power. So i can wait another year untill getting the2.2 update as it will be the last needed for a phone. Issues like low involume call doesnt bother me much and am sure it will be solved in the future. I also like time escape and media escape as they provide me with new sync experience. So unless ur looking for OS fast updates, am sure u will be happy using an x10
Best wishes
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stan.s said:
Unless you're a lucky buyer who had a grandfathered unlimited data plan the current plan for $ 15/200mb is totally designed to fail since android phones are all apparently set to switch to 3g when the screen blanks. I am at home or office both with wifi and have thousands of public wifi in my area which my phone logs into automatically but because of updating when the screen is blanked have used most of my data in my first week. I am now tethered to a outlet with my phone connected so the screen won't blank. I refuse to pay att another $300 a year.
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So like this am very lucky as i pay what is equiv to 4 usd for same plan in my country, but the difference that when i finish the data rate they limit download speed to 64 k/sec untill next month. And i feel comfort with this plan.
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So like this am very lucky as i pay what is equiv to 4 usd for same plan in my country, but the difference that when i finish the data rate they limit download speed to 64 k/sec untill next month. And i feel comfort with this plan.
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It doesn't matter for me now as I went from 140mb in 5 days to 15mb in 8 days. There's so much wifi around me that is available at home/work and traveling that I can be on it all day and use my phone as I wish.
For me, since I only have ATT UMTS at 2.5mb in my general area, the local cable company's wifi is 3mb and less laggy. I only wish the X10 had "N" bonding so that I could take advantage of my dual band "N" network at home and at work. I would love to see 150mb or better on wifi. This alone is/was one of the reasons that the Captivate interests me.
how many of you guys who have a SGS2 also have a tab either 7, 8.9 or 10.1 and do you use it often or infrequently? I'm asking because I really want one but dont know if it makes any sense with our awesome phone. So input would be appreciated
I've got a 10.1 tab. I use it, but not a ton. Mostly for reading books, watching TV and movies, and Web browsing. It's great when traveling.
this is were im flip flopping I dont travel much i would mostly use it as a reader/ occasional gaming so I dont know if its more want than actual need/use. PS thanks for answering
i have the 3g xoom and a sgsII. lately ive been on my phone more but thats just cuz its new to me (only had it about 2 weeks now).
i like my xoom more for web browsing, email, and games due to the larger screen. its also easier to navigate between tabs in the browser.
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i have the 3g xoom and a sgsII. lately ive been on my phone more but thats just cuz its new to me (only had it about 2 weeks now).
i like my xoom more for web browsing, email, and games due to the larger screen. its also easier to navigate between tabs in the browser.
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I also have a CR-48 and a desktop, I'm starting to think a tablet would be overkill as sweet as they are
i have a cr-48 collecting dust upstairs somewhere. my desktop doesnt get much use except for hosting video and music to stream to my xoom or phone.
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i have a cr-48 collecting dust upstairs somewhere. my desktop doesnt get much use except for hosting video and music to stream to my xoom or phone.
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i use my desktop when im in my room like now just chillin, my CR-48 is when im somewhere else in the house and need a full browsing experience. Phone the rest of the time, so I wonder when i would use my tab
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I've got a 10.1 tab. I use it, but not a ton. Mostly for reading books, watching TV and movies, and Web browsing. It's great when traveling.
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I've got a 10.1, use it all the time. A lot of the time at restaurants, my phone is only serving to tether the tab.
Task650 also has a 10.1 - in fact long before he started creating GS2 ROMs, he was maintaining Tab 10.1 ROMs. His are what I use on my 10.1.
I don't maintain a 10.1 kernel because it's a pain in the ass, and also pershoot knows his ****.
The 10.1 is a great device - even when stock! (other than Samsung's ****ty initial 3.2 update - they fixed it fast though.)
However it is getting a bit old now - The one complaint I have about the 10.1 is the crappiness of the Tegra 2. Unfortunately if you want Exynos you've got to drop to 7" screen size.
If Sammy releases an Exynos-based 10.1 or 8.9, I'm selling my 10.1 and grabbing it in a heartbeat. Tegra3 quadcore - not so sure, the Tegra3 will probably be as much of a disappointment in the quadcore market as the Tegra2 was for dualcores.
I have a 10.1. I don't use it a ton but when I do I love it. It is really nice for sitting on the couch and surfing or playing a game as well as for reading. If I had the choice I might switch to 8.9 though.
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I have original Tab which I have given to my wife. I loved it and she loves it. I still prefer it as reading device than sgs2... if she allows me that is.
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I've got a 10.1, use it all the time. A lot of the time at restaurants, my phone is only serving to tether the tab.
Task650 also has a 10.1 - in fact long before he started creating GS2 ROMs, he was maintaining Tab 10.1 ROMs. His are what I use on my 10.1.
I don't maintain a 10.1 kernel because it's a pain in the ass, and also pershoot knows his ****.
The 10.1 is a great device - even when stock! (other than Samsung's ****ty initial 3.2 update - they fixed it fast though.)
However it is getting a bit old now - The one complaint I have about the 10.1 is the crappiness of the Tegra 2. Unfortunately if you want Exynos you've got to drop to 7" screen size.
If Sammy releases an Exynos-based 10.1 or 8.9, I'm selling my 10.1 and grabbing it in a heartbeat. Tegra3 quadcore - not so sure, the Tegra3 will probably be as much of a disappointment in the quadcore market as the Tegra2 was for dualcores.
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Hmmmm so now you have given me food for thought, maybe I should just wait till the new ones are released , if they are Exynos based get one if not get an existing one on bigger discount
I have a Asus Transformer 10.1 inch and a HTC View 7 Inch. I use them all very often I was tempted to pick up one of the new galaxy tabs but I'm holding out until quad core I might get the Asus prime next month
I have SGS tab 10.1. But I mostly use my SGS2. My wife uses the tab most of the time. As entropy mentioned tegra2 is not that good in handling here contents without using third party software. Also, I was watching fast five using pocket blu, the videos were quite choppy, but it played well on SGS2, until I rooted SGS2.
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so it seems waiting it out is best
I used to use my tab for browsing and youtube only, which it is fantastic at, much better than my sgs2.
Then I put ICS cm9 Alpha on it.
The tab has become so much more useful that I've almost completely stopped touching my phone. I can blaze out an email significantly faster on my Tab than I could on a PC. And not only that but the multitasking is instant. You should see me use this thing when I'm emailing, grabbing info off the net, and Facebook chatting at the same time. I look like a mad man and something straight out of the movie Minority Report.
I love my 10.1
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So I know everyone on here is pretty much upgrading to the Galaxy Note from at&t or getting it as their first phone?
I was just curious what everyone's main reasons are for choosing the galaxy note as their new smartphone/mini-tablet?
My top 3 reasons are:
1. Watching movies is dumb on my iPhone 4S; I want a bigger screen. (Especially when I am doing cardio at the gym; put the phone down, pop on my Bluetooth headset and I will be good to go.)
2. I am studying Cisco Certification Exams and using the Kindle app on this phone with all my books for studying will be awesome to have to take with me and be able to read in my spare time.
3. I hate how limiting the iPhone can be and want something more customizable, I went from my Samsung Infuse to the iPhone 4S and now I am going back to android to have my phone the way I want when I want.
How about you?
- Dan
It's an all in one solution for all of my electronic needs
- Phone
- Voice recorder
- GPS
- E-book reader
- Game console (w/ bluetooth controller + hdmi tv output)
- Laptop (w/ bluetooth keyboard + usb mouse)
- Television (w/ wifi + netflix & hulu)
- Camera
- Music player
- Flashcards
- Drug guide for clinicals
Graduate school. Don't want a tablet. Laptop is a pain in the butt. Can't afford an ultrabook. . . .
#1 most important thing to mean is that big beautiful screen.
The closer was the LTE.
The big screen first and foremost. For watching video, and superb web browsing.
Having a great GPS finally after 1 1/2 years of Captivate's bad GPS.
I talk on a cell phone about 60 minutes a month so I want a smartphone more for the entertainment/tablet aspect of it and still be able to fit it in a pocket. So the Note will be perfect for that.
1.The size of the screen makes everything better from games,movies,web and dialing/texting
2.This phone Reminds me of my skyrocket which i think is the best phone out
3. The S-pen i am very interested and anxious to start playing with this and hoping this will be implemented in future apps/games
The biggest reason is of course the big and beautiful screen. I want to be able to watch netflix and stream other videos on the go. I also just like the big size of the phone. I have an Inspire right now and it's decently sized, but my big hands just need more real estate.
Forgot to add that I want the front facing camera so I can skype.
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It's an all in one solution for all of my electronic needs
- Phone
- Voice recorder
- GPS
- E-book reader
- Game console (w/ bluetooth controller + hdmi tv output)
- Laptop (w/ bluetooth keyboard + usb mouse)
- Television (w/ wifi + netflix & hulu)
- Camera
- Music player
- Flashcards
- Drug guide for clinicals
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We'll have to use the sixaxis app right?
At this point for me the screen alone is the biggest want. That is solely the most important feature if the device itself. Not the processor. Not the camera. Not the OS. Not even the s-pen (although for me it is a close 2nd most important). But the display & screen.
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At this point for me the screen alone is the biggest want. That is solely the most important feature if the device itself. Not the processor. Not the camera. Not the OS. Not even the s-pen (although for me it is a close 2nd most important). But the display & screen.
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X2
Had the Dell Streak and now I've gotta have the biggest screen cant go backwards
The phone is great itself. My daughter loves to draw.. so she wants this phone as much I do.. the screen size is awesome!!! .. and my wife.. well I guess ima give her my skyrocket.. lol
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1. I need more memory for apps. I have been constricted by the Nexus One's internal memory for about a year and a half now.
2. LTE
3. Bigger screen to use in my car with a dock.
Giant awesome screen
Its new lol
Need something to make use of my new 64gb card
I love the skyrocket and its basically a bigger one
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Giant awesome screen
Its new lol
Need something to make use of my new 64gb card
I love the skyrocket and its basically a bigger one
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Can they take the 64gb SD cards? And the reason I purchased mine is the screen size and resolution. I use my phone like my PC for when I am not on my PC. Simple as that. Facebook, web browsing, texting, etc. Only thing I need my PC for now is the awesome gaming. That is one thing mobile devices will never do better.
The main thing that drew me to the Note was the stylus. As an old Palm girl, I miss it - the stylus will be so much more precise. An improved GPS is a huge draw, having been suffering with the crappy Captivate GPS now for so long. The big screen is also a plus, for old eyes
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Can they take the 64gb SD cards? And the reason I purchased mine is the screen size and resolution. I use my phone like my PC for when I am not on my PC. Simple as that. Facebook, web browsing, texting, etc. Only thing I need my PC for now is the awesome gaming. That is one thing mobile devices will never do better.
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I have the international Note and yes it reads my new Sandisk 64GB microSD fine.
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I have the international Note and yes it reads my new Sandisk 64GB microSD fine.
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you got a link for that card ?
Eric-1987 said:
Can they take the 64gb SD cards? And the reason I purchased mine is the screen size and resolution. I use my phone like my PC for when I am not on my PC. Simple as that. Facebook, web browsing, texting, etc. Only thing I need my PC for now is the awesome gaming. That is one thing mobile devices will never do better.
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My skyrocket sees and utelizes it just fine so I dont see why the Note wouldnt. If it doesnt out of the box Im sure a rom would fix that. Dont see why not though.
BTW just checked and my captivate also recognizes and can access the files fine as well
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My skyrocket sees and utelizes it just fine so I dont see why the Note wouldnt. If it doesnt out of the box Im sure a rom would fix that. Dont see why not though.
BTW just checked and my captivate also recognizes and can access the files fine as well
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No **** I thought it wouldn't...I have a Galaxy S4G I didn't think it was capable of seeing that big of an SD card.
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http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-microSD-Extended-Capacity-microSDXC/dp/B0063W7XJK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1329187163&sr=8-4
First of all let me start off by saying that I was deeply disappointed with the performance of the Lapdock on the stock Gingerbread ROM. The idea was great in principle, but it just didn't translate to a good or even satisfactory user experience. The entire device was very sluggish and I quickly regretted my purchase.
However, after flashing the leaked ICS ROM, I was encouraged to see the Motorola has scrapped the dual environment of a Firefox/Smartphone hybrid and went with something that makes much more sense; a Tablet/Smartphone environment. Apps load in their default smartphone resolution, but with the click of a button, you can switch to much higher resolution Tablet view. Credit this to ICS.
Gone are the long periods of waiting for the simplest of webpages to load. Gone are the out of memory errors. Gone is the sluggishness of navigating through simple menus. I actually enjoyed using the Lapdock today for the first time since I purchased it. Sure the lack of Firefox closes some Internet doors, but let's be honest, with the slow performance of the browser...who was watching Hulu anyway? Even full screen YouTube crawled on 4g.
I will post again with more thoughts after I get a chance to spend more time with it over the weekend. But Cheers Moto, way to see that your initial idea was a bust and calling an audible.
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Lapdock 500 or 100?
I'm using the 100. But save for a few hardware differences, the two model perform basically the same.
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I'm using the 100. But save for a few hardware differences, the two model perform basically the same.
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Agreed. The only thing the 500 has over the 14" screen and a webcam.
I actually prefer the compact size and light weight (2.2lbs). Also a 10.1 screen is plenty big enough for me.
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Wish I'd read the OP's post before I returned my lapdock 500 for the same complaints he had. Ended up getting an ATP to replace it.
Well even then, i hate the idea because i use the lap dock as a student. The sound is constantly giving me issues and it is definitively Webtop 3.0 because i never had sound issue with the old webtop. The issue being the sound cracking system wide, not just music. I have to reset the lap dock and from 'hit or miss' i get it working. Also office on android is awful. I have used the Onlive Dekstop app and it doesn't fit the resolution of Webtop 3.0 so pretty useless and clicking on the screen doesn't correspond to the desktop displayed, have to guess where to click. and finally i have spend hefty amounts on 3 different office apps for android all of which have turned out sluggish and useless when it comes to making your own document / spreadsheet. Also when you disconnect your phone the screen glitches, constantly flickering for a while until rebooted. in my opinion, lap dock plus ICS = fail. I hope ubuntu for android releases soon!
Where is this ICS leak you are using?
I just ordered the lapdock and wasn't quite sure on the speed since there isn't a lot of reviews or anything for it. I mainly bought it so I can have a full sized keyboard and bigger screen size for watching tv/movies while not at home and didn't feel like spending a few more hundred just for a laptop I would hardly use.
ubuntu for android will still suck. and the real ubuntu will only be released on devices that they put it on. so razr will not get the ubuntu from the distributor. I bet that the ics tablet layout will be the norm on all devices when universal docks are released. I cant wait until moto releases a tablet style dock like the padphone. it has to be coming, and I will definitely purchase it. I am using a modified atrix dock and it lacks multitouch on the mouse, but I am loving it. The ics webtop is in beta, so I expect this to get better as it is updated. and "hefty" is kind of ridiculous considering that the real office is a few hundred dollars.
Really considering picking up a lapdock since they are only $60 right now. Just not sure how much use it will actually get.
I picked up the Atrix version for my razr. Wish it had multitouch on the track pad. I modded it for auxiliary output. Besides that, with ics the webtop beta is amazing. This should be the default with any device eventually. Hopefully they release a tablet dock, then the RAZR will be upgraded to the functionality of the padphone. Seriously check it out if you can the phone apps that have corresponding tablet apps can be switched to run as the tablet mode when running. Then it will automatically switch back and forth when docking and going back to phone.
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Really considering picking up a lapdock since they are only $60 right now. Just not sure how much use it will actually get.
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where are you getting them for $60?
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jahciple said:
where are you getting them for $60?
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I would really like to know where you are getting the docks for $60 also!
jahciple said:
where are you getting them for $60?
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I would really like to know where you are getting the docks for $60 also!
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are you guys serious?
I mean, I know searching is sometimes too hard but how 'bout looking down 5 posts?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626603
P.S. not flaming, just mystified.
not really worth it for $70 on a refurb when they went on sale for $100 brand new at verizon a couple months. tried it out and didnt really like the it as much so i returned it, hopefully the update has some better features.
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IMO, worth it at $70, not worth it at $200 (which is current pricing for the lapdock 100). Works great for me and I'm on the old version, better than I expected in fact. Looking forward to the ICS version as I think that will be even better but it works well enough as-is to not be worth messing with a leaked version.
how do I modify my atrix lapdock, so that my RAZR fits in? Is there a video-tutorial?
silver theyora
Anyone running webtop 3.0 care to say how netflix runs? In 2.0 it crashes after the video is done or if you go back to the netflix queue.
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how do I modify my atrix lapdock, so that my RAZR fits in? Is there a video-tutorial?
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Take screws off bottom of connector area, 3 of them, 1 center 2 under feet.
Pop to of back plate, a little force is required.
Remove 2 screws from sides of flip out connector area. Take cover off.
Remove 2 screws from plate holding connectors in. Remove connectors.
Pop back plate back, and replace 3 screws on bottom.
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I'm thinking about getting one, to replace an Atrix HD and Nexus 7 3G 2012.
The concept sound cool, and the price is nice on contract, I'm just wondering how people feel about the execution after some weeks of ownership.
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I'm thinking about getting one, to replace an Atrix HD and Nexus 7 3G 2012.
The concept sound cool, and the price is nice on contract, I'm just wondering how people feel about the execution after some weeks of ownership.
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If you are in need of a new phone and new tablet the padfone X can be a good option. Just remember the tablet does not work without the phone attached to it. Some see this a blessing, others a curse. Personally I like the setup, I do not have to sync two separate devices and the cost is great. Others need to have have two separate devices that can each operate on its own.
The phone part of the Padfone X works just fine by itself and is high quality. Call quality is good, people do not realize they are on speakerphone even when the phone is docked into the pad.
The pad is a little on the heavy side and with its 1inch bezel looks somewhat old school, but what it lacks in form it makes up in function. It works great as a tablet. Both the screen on phone and pad are vibrant and responsive. I have not ran across any phone apps that do not work well while in the tablet mode. You can make calls and text while the phone is docked. Some reviewers have complained about some apps not transitioning well when the phone is being docked or undocked. This has not been really been an issue for me as I usually do not need app to transfer. I usually just close an app then remove the phone. The call and text apps seem to transition well.
The slot which holds the phone into the pad protudes from the back a bit. This a slight annoyance as the pad is a little unstable sitting flat on a flat surface. But the phone is held real securely in the pad while at the same time being easy the insert or remove.
The camera is pretty sweet. It work fast and the color is good.
The speaker volume is adequate but I would liked just a bit louder. That being said, I have yet to install a volume booster.
If someone was needing only a phone, perhaps another high-end phone would be a better option. If someone is in the market for both a tablet and phone, I would give the Padphone X a good look.
teeth_03 said:
I'm thinking about getting one, to replace an Atrix HD and Nexus 7 3G 2012.
The concept sound cool, and the price is nice on contract, I'm just wondering how people feel about the execution after some weeks of ownership.
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So far, I am loving mine. My only concern is it currently does not work with ART. This could mean no Android L for us, but the ART is fairly new and I am sure ASUS will update their system apps to work with the new runtime. Other than that, its fantastic. Android wear support, fast, decent storage, SD card slot, amazing battery life with the dock. I bought this a bit impulsively, but I do not regret it in the least. The design of both the phone and dock are a bit on the bland side, but they are in no way ugly, and the displays are impressive, so they look nice. Really, it comes down to you. Go to an AT&T store and try one on display.
It's new so root and rom options are still limited.
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What are the rom options?
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None, for now.
But there's a xda forum and it's out in the US so I think there will be choices later, unlike previous PadFones which are stuck to stock roms.
Should i keep it?
Well, I've had this phone almost 12 days...soon is last call to return it if I don't want it.
The main selling point was the tablet mode. My stepson broke my Android tablet and my Windows PC tablet was less functional than my HTC One m7. I frequently use Office 365 sharepoint, Ring Central, Google Voice, and telephone. Bigger screen with functional app makes the day much nicer.
And the hardware and camera seemed comparable.
I don't like the "glitchieness" I've run into running different default messaging apps and launchers. I also get a lag with multiple processes running, even when limiting processes in developer options and when using a task killer.
I also like to try different roms and change the appearance a lot. I don't know how to contribute to this much besides donation.
So I'm kinda thinking about a big screen phone like a Note or the LG Curve...whichever has more developer interest.
Anybody regret their purchase or would choose a different phone is they were me?
zackzuse said:
Well, I've had this phone almost 12 days...soon is last call to return it if I don't want it.
The main selling point was the tablet mode. My stepson broke my Android tablet and my Windows PC tablet was less functional than my HTC One m7. I frequently use Office 365 sharepoint, Ring Central, Google Voice, and telephone. Bigger screen with functional app makes the day much nicer.
And the hardware and camera seemed comparable.
I don't like the "glitchieness" I've run into running different default messaging apps and launchers. I also get a lag with multiple processes running, even when limiting processes in developer options and when using a task killer.
I also like to try different roms and change the appearance a lot. I don't know how to contribute to this much besides donation.
So I'm kinda thinking about a big screen phone like a Note or the LG Curve...whichever has more developer interest.
Anybody regret their purchase or would choose a different phone is they were me?
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I do not regret my decision to keep the Padfone X but it meets my needs. My Padfone does not have the glitchiness you have encountered.
Your needs seem to be more demanding and perhaps a separate phone and tablet are in order.
On a related note, I have rarely regretted my decision after returning an item.
Well, late last night I got bored and got adventurous. I wiped the phone, salt super su, installed TWRP. I have actually not had a problem this time. It's running apex launcher, thumb keyboard, some widgets and live wallpaper and its working fine. Knock on wood.
The only thing I did different this time was installing the recovery and I didn't go into the developer settings and turn the animation of.
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Whenever I dictate text, and any app, if a word is underlined and I tap it to pick a different word, whatever app I am using crashes.
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And oh boy... the frustration of dictating a whole work email, & then forgetting and the thing crashing and having to start all over again!
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zackzuse said:
And oh boy... the frustration of dictating a whole work email, & then forgetting and the thing crashing and having to start all over again!
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Give it about another week before updates start rolling out, ASUS has been pretty good with updates and addressing glitches with previous devices.
8125Omnimax said:
Give it about another week before updates start rolling out, ASUS has been pretty good with updates and addressing glitches with previous devices.
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Received my Padfone S and it downloaded 3 updates already
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hpcorona said:
Received my Padfone S and it downloaded 3 updates already
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How is your Padfone S going? I'm looking to get that model specifically over the X. Basically, of what I've heard of the phone, at best it's above average, and at worst, still just above average, haha. So, fairly mediocre in its reviews. Do you find it to be the same?
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How is your Padfone S going? I'm looking to get that model specifically over the X. Basically, of what I've heard of the phone, at best it's above average, and at worst, still just above average, haha. So, fairly mediocre in its reviews. Do you find it to be the same?
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To be honest... it does have some issues but updates are being pushed very fast... today i received a 250 mb update.
Sometimes the home button doesnt responds for a few seconds, and stuff like that.
But i am very satisfied with it. My battery combined with the station is great on moderate to lot of usage... i watched 6 twitch dota 2 matches over 4g on the phone alone, then watched 3 more on wifi with tablet mode... 24 hours later the phone alone had still 30%, and that felt great.
The phone is fast almost 99% of the time, and at least the camera is a big upgrade for me (had a Moto X).
Tablet mode is great but beware, the phone does become a little loose and touch sensitivity is totally lost on some areas of the screen, so you must keep ensuring that the phone is properly in place if you move a lot. Just ensure the phone in proper place and it works great.
So far, i am very happy with the phone... i usually buy flagships (htc one, moto x) and right now i dont want to use another, i love this one.
Several glitches have been resolved so i am counting on ASUS to fix the rest.
Hope this helps.
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Finally talked my wife into getting a smartphone. She didn't like using my phone and protested saying she would hate a smartphone. To complicated and hard to understand. I bought her the Padfone X. Started her off on the tablet which made the transition to the phone easier for her to understand. She hasn't put the thing down since. She loves it and shows it off to everyone. Everyone we have shown it to wants one. It's not a perfect device but it is a long way from being a crappy device. I would happily recommend this device.
just ordered mine off Amazon for $99
sounds like a good buy to me, even if the Station turns out to be crap