I have a chance to pick up an htc flyer for 165.00 and am wondering how it will compare to my lenovo ideapad K1 how does the flyer compare to the K1
does anyone have both that could give some input ?
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I have a chance to pick up an htc flyer for 165.00 and am wondering how it will compare to my lenovo ideapad K1 how does the flyer compare to the K1
does anyone have both that could give some input ?
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Just watched cnet review, looks like lenovo is a.n.other 10 inch android, main differences to flyer that standout :
- size, I like the 7 inch format of the flyer but what do you need ?
- the pen, flyer is one of only a couple of tablets with a pen digitiser
- sense ui, htc just make a cool looking user interface
- flyer will charge from usb, it prefers the htc 9volt cable but will charge slowly on regular usb
If 7 inch is good for you then go for flyer, its quality, make sure to get the htc oem case too.
I already have the 10" Lenovo ideapad....picked it up for a steal at office depot and had a guy offer me a 16 gig WiFi flyer for 165.00 so I figured it was to good a deal to pass up.......sofar stock honeycomb on the flyer blows away stock honeycomb on the k1......can't wait for a fully functional ICS for both of them
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tech5 said:
I already have the 10" Lenovo ideapad....picked it up for a steal at office depot and had a guy offer me a 16 gig WiFi flyer for 165.00 so I figured it was to good a deal to pass up.......sofar stock honeycomb on the flyer blows away stock honeycomb on the k1......can't wait for a fully functional ICS for both of them
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Misread your post slightly ! Since you have both tablets what are you using each for ?
The Lenovo doubles as my media center via the hdmi port and wireless kb and mouse and sofar the flyer is basically the same as my HTC sensation and I use it for work as a notation device
For doing quick sketches on pics
But sofar the flyer seems berry reliable
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The Best Buy website still shows the Flyer @ $299, but both online and all the stores I checked are out.
Any thoughts/news on whether this is due to strong sales or end-of-life? I enjoy mine so much my mom decided to get one, but now we can't find one.
Jeff
http://reaganwireless.com/htc-evo-view-tablet.php
32g, same price
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I realize that ROM development for the view and flyer is different. However, are they both equally rootable? Do they both receive the same regular updates from HTC, including the most recent 2.3.4?
Will they both receive the same HC update in the [indefinite] future?
I'm just wondering if there is a risk to buying the View over the flyer
I just got mine from Techforless. Delivered earlier than expected; it was refurbished, but looks brand new; and works like a charm. Meanwhile, Ijust finished following globatron's awesome guide to installing Honeycomb with no problems at all.
mcoup10off should get you 10% off for another day, i think (found the code online).
No prob rooting and the last update came quicker than the flyer, hc, still waiting.
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Two days ago, I checked Best Buy online all every store in my area had them in stock. Yesterday, none did. My guess is that there will be some kind of sale.
Playbooks were recently sold for $200, I bet the same will happen with Flyers.
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Playbooks were recently sold for $200, I bet the same will happen with Flyers.
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I think you have to buy a HP PC to go with the $200 playbook.
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I think you have to buy a HP PC to go with the $200 playbook.
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You are thinking about the HP touchpad. The playbook can be bought right now for $200 out the door.
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You are thinking about the HP touchpad. The playbook can be bought right now for $200 out the door.
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You are right. $200 is such a good price. And it's better than Kindle Fire.
Right. I own a Playbook too and the Flyer is a much better tablet at the moment but the Playbook has some advantages too and MIGHT get better over time.
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Right. I own a Playbook too and the Flyer is a much better tablet at the moment but the Playbook has some advantages too and MIGHT get better over time.
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Has RIM released the update to allow you to run Android completely on it? That was the reason I didn't get it in the first place (other than it being a crackberry).
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Playbook is nice spec but I would not buy it if you desire updates. If you are happy as is, go for it
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I considered the playbook but no kindle or nook apps is a no go for me.
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Has RIM released the update to allow you to run Android completely on it? That was the reason I didn't get it in the first place (other than it being a crackberry).
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I considered the playbook but no kindle or nook apps is a no go for me.
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There is an open beta that lets you install Android Apps.
There are limitiations. Anything that was developed using the Android SDK won't work. Probably about 50% of Android Apps work. Kindle works. At this point, I would not buy a Playbook thinking that you can run the Android Apps that you want to though. Many won't work.
RIM's appworld is actually starting to fill out with some decent apps. EA games like Madden. Gameloft games.
The Kindle HTML5 Web App also works.
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Playbook is nice spec but I would not buy it if you desire updates. If you are happy as is, go for it
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There have been plently of updates but none of them have expanded the feature set much. There is a big update scheduled for February that will bring a lot of new features. If this goes off as planned, the Playbook will be pretty competitive with Android and iOS.
I paid full price and feel screwed but if you can get one for $200, I think its worth the risk. the Playbook OS is really fast and fun to use. Hopefully one day you can do alot with it.
It is a limited platform with few users and a device who's future is uncertain. not to mention rim is struggling mightily
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It is a limited platform with few users and a device who's future is uncertain. not to mention rim is struggling mightily
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All true! My point is that for $200 it might be worth seeing how it plays out.
I bought a playbook for $199 and I do have to say that the multi-tasking and internet browser is unmatched in regards to other tablets. Part of the reason is that it was designed from the ground up with tablets in mind. Unfortunately, it is missing features such as android apps, email, and a kindle app. I put it back in the box for now and will continue to use my flyer for now. I will play with it again in February to see if the promised update makes this tablet more usable for me (I don't have a BB phone so I can't use the link feature).
Back in post 2 or 3 there was a link for a 32g EVO said:
32g, same price
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So I was looking at this, can you use this via wifi? Is it the same as the Flyer just with larger SD storage? I just notice is says 4g, don't those usually need a data plan of some sort to run? Where as the Flyer has the wifi and the 3g model and the best buy one was just a wifi so it didn't need a service contract. I just don't want to buy this and then have to have a plan for it rather than just wifi.
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So I was looking at this, can you use this via wifi? Is it the same as the Flyer just with larger SD storage? I just notice is says 4g, don't those usually need a data plan of some sort to run? Where as the Flyer has the wifi and the 3g model and the best buy one was just a wifi so it didn't need a service contract. I just don't want to buy this and then have to have a plan for it rather than just wifi.
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You dont "need" a data plan you could just run it wifi. The Flyer and View are not exactly the same though. The roms and ruu's are specific, in that regard the flyer gets a bit more love. I also wouldn't be shocked to see the Flyer get the official update to HC before the View does. No carrier testing involved.
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You dont "need" a data plan you could just run it wifi. The Flyer and View are not exactly the same though. The roms and ruu's are specific, in that regard the flyer gets a bit more love. I also wouldn't be shocked to see the Flyer get the official update to HC before the View does. No carrier testing involved.
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Thanks for the info lrs421. So I think I'll pass on that then... I called Best Buy because I ordered one yesterday and it said it was in stock online. then today looked at my order and it said backordered. When I called they said It was BO for up to 30 days but should be no longer than that. Not sure what to do, wait it out and hope i get one, or go to that tech for less and get an "open Item" one.... decisions...
I'm thinking of getting a tablet ...I was thinking Asus transformer or the prime ......any of you guys ....or girls got any suggestions on any others I should also look at or what you have
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I'm thinking of getting a tablet ...I was thinking Asus transformer or the prime ......any of you guys ....or girls got any suggestions on any others I should also look at or what you have
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Prime for sure..
Prime is the best so far. More quads will come out in a few months tho.
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I am also interested in getting involved in the tablet world. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Prime unless you don't got the etxra 100$ then edge transformer is just as nice
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Xoom Family on sale @ Bestbuy I think its $349
I'd love to get a tablet with Qualcomm's new chips more than anything. Likely holding out here till next yr and get one with it and enjoy lte modem built on the die of the chip and great battery life savings because of such.
If I had to get one now it'd be the prime more likely if cost didn't matter.
Though if cost didn't matter id shell out for Qualcomm's developer tablet that's supposed to.be available in the early spring finally.
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I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and a Motorola Xoom
Both very very similar though i must say I like the Galaxy Tab 10.1 more. The Xoom just cam down in price since the Xoom 2 is about to be releases, so maybe u can get a bargain...
If $ is not an issue, prime. I got my wife a kindle fire and for a basic tab it's great for $199
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I know this gets said often, but I would wait until March/April if you can. The main reason is that the iPad 3 should be released and there will probably be a few quad-core Android tablets. So even if you would be happy with a Tegra 2 tablet, those devices will drive the price down on the older models. However, if you don't care and you just want something NOW, then I would get the Prime. Biggest bang for the buck in that it costs $100 less than a comparable iPad 2 and most of the other Tegra 2 tablets out there. (I always laugh when people say it costs the same, but they compare a 32gb Prime against a 16gb whatever)
That's the tablet I'm buying, i can't wait to have my prime
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Thanks for your opinions and advice .
And thanks for keeping this thread flame free and civilised .
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Has anyone heard any word of when we will see an HTC S4 tablet?
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Nobody's gonna even suggest the Flyer?
KIDD
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Nobody's gonna even suggest the Flyer?
KIDD
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Well, if you want the 7" form factor with stylus support, a Flyer at $299 isn't half bad. From what I understand the handwriting recognition is better than the Lenovo Thinkpad tablet which is more expensive and there aren't really many other games in town to support a stylus like that. So....sure, it's a valid recommendation for a specific audience.
Lately I have seen the Flyer going from $220-$250 at a lot of these Deal A Day/Slickdeal type of sites. Ebay even had a daily special last week for that price, for the Sprint Evo Tablet, no contract required.
Flyer - great for people that take lots of notes ( students?)
Xoom - This is what I have and i haven't had any issues with it. Just that its a bit on the heavy side
Galaxy Tab - Pretty much same as the xoom just that it doesn't have an expansion slot and its much lighter in weight
Prime - This thing is a beast!!
Im biased but for the price and spec's you can't beat the HP Touchpad.
Android or Webos, whichever one you want to run, plus top of the line specs for a dual core tablet. I love it.
Just get this
http://m.pocketnow.com/android/asus-confirms-padfone-mwc-2012-launch
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The Sony tablet s is great if you aren't planning on rooting it. It is by far the best dual core tablet.
Wonder if u can help guys, im hunting for a tablet mainly to watch videos and play some games wile out at work.
7" or more for no more then $350 that is largely supported and will by xda devs,meaning ics support . Must have a micro SD slot to. Any suggestions will be great. Thanx
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Kindle fire?
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HTC flyer or view. May be hard to find a flyer, but if you shop around you can find a deal.
Single core but 1.5 GHz proc. 16-32 internal, up to 32 externel.
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Wonder if u can help guys, im hunting for a tablet mainly to watch videos and play some games wile out at work.
7" or more for no more then $350 that is largely supported and will by xda devs,meaning ics support . Must have a micro SD slot to. Any suggestions will be great. Thanx
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Have you looked at viewsonic gtablet? There are a lot of different roms for that once you have it rooted.
7 " size - Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
1.Stock recovery is fully open and ready to flash out of the box
2.Fits in my pocket
3.IR Transmitter so you can use it as a remote control
4.Fast
10" size - Asus Transformer Prime
1.Best specs of any tablet right now
2.Convertible
3.Asus says they are committed to unlocking the bootloader
4.Fast
Good luck.
The original transformer is a good buy for the price and features you are looking for.
Asus announced a Tegra 3 7" today for 250. Seems oki paper.
$1 gets you a reply
Asus Transformer
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The original transformer is a good buy for the price and features you are looking for.
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I am on the fence about the Transformer. Someone I know has the original in great condition for only $300. I'm sure he is going to use the money to get the Prime. I'm wondering if its a good buy at this point or should I spend the extra two bills and get the Prime myself.
Any suggestions??
Good point
i have a HTC flyer and I'm very happy with it.
I just wanna say that my flyer is the best device that I ever bought because my flyer is very fluid on gingerbread latest update no lag no freeze very silky smooth (its amazing with old hardware) .. but I sad because the forum and development is not very active.. now I thinking to buy HTC one x which have a good activity development but I'm really hard to decide because the flyer is very functional with higher display and I love it...
Sometime too I'm audiophile person who needs portable handset to used in my pocket as an mp3 player( I don't want to buy ipod)..but HTC Flyer cant in my pocket -.- .. its worth to upgrade to HTC one x?
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Do the HTC One phones have microsd slots? I nearly bought the HTC One S from T-Mob, and the only thing that stopped me was its use of micro-SIMs. I wanted a phone that I could use for international travel and thought it best to stay away from the non-standard SIMs for now. So I bought a Samsung Galaxy Nexus from Google's Play Store instead (and I'm almost regretting it).
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Do the HTC One phones have microsd slots? I nearly bought the HTC One S from T-Mob, and the only thing that stopped me was its use of micro-SIMs. I wanted a phone that I could use for international travel and thought it best to stay away from the non-standard SIMs for now. So I bought a Samsung Galaxy Nexus from Google's Play Store instead (and I'm almost regretting it).
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I love HTC one s too but now its not release in my country yet .. thx for the reply finally I decide to keep my flyer
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bududroid said:
I love HTC one s too but now its not release in my country yet .. thx for the reply finally I decide to keep my flyer
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Good call! Well done!
Just be glad you don't have an HTC View 4G (Flyers twin). The Fyler dev section is a lot more active than ours. You guys have a stable of roms to choose from.
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I love HTC one s too but now its not release in my country yet .. thx for the reply finally I decide to keep my flyer
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I believe Malaysia got the Galaxy s3, did that come to you yet?
Better option than the One X
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I previously had Desire & Flyer, but now just have the One X and v happy. The display is higher res than flyer and much more portable.
Sold the Desire which did me well, and Flyer has gone to Wife who likes it a lot
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Just be glad you don't have an HTC View 4G (Flyers twin). The Fyler dev section is a lot more active than ours. You guys have a stable of roms to choose from.
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I believe Malaysia got the Galaxy s3, did that come to you yet?
Better option than the One X
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really? Hhe what cause HTC view isn't active like HTC Flyer device?
I'm Indonesian, and sgs3 @2 June is release in my country but i didn't interest with the promo sgs3 and i prefer to HTC from now even sgs3 better..
And the price is like an apple product Rp. 7.000.000 or around $710
bazman70 said:
I previously had Desire & Flyer, but now just have the One X and v happy. The display is higher res than flyer and much more portable.
Sold the Desire which did me well, and Flyer has gone to Wife who likes it a lot
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1 things that disturb me is battery life... My flyer can life more than 1 day 24-26 hours on fully complete use mode..
But i still love and interest with HTC one x in the future soon
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If anyone wants a new flyer boxed mint with spen and original case and 360 case with s-off and gingerbread £230 cash or will swap.Pm me
I don't think I'll ever buy a HTC again since it does not give Flyer an ICS.
Honestly i sold my flyer.. miss the future switching to ipad2 as an old flyer function to read an ebook
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I have sold my Flyer and bought Galaxy Note and I 'm so much happier now.
Well, my touchpad got sold and i'm hopefully jumping ship to the nexus 7. Good luck for development here and hope you all get somewhere.
pS: see ya suckerz =P
i'm hoping to sell one of my touchpads since i can still use my gf's.
nexus 7 should be here soon!
i've seen a few of the touchpad guys over in the nexus 7 forums
Sad to see you leave, I recently sold my A100 because of using the Touchpad so much much more!
I'll be getting a Nexus 7 soon but, I'll be keeping my Touchpad , I only paid £150 for it so, if I end up letting it gather dust then the missus can have it ha ha
Can I ask how much you got for it? Thinking of selling one of my three touchpads for the nexus. *ducks*
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well i got the same price what i paid for ...so no profit...but more importantly didn't make a loss
Adios.
I have my TouchPad dual booting webOS and CM9. Oddly enough, I find myself using webOS almost exclusively. I think it's because of the weird aspect ratio of the display. webOS looks great, but very few ICS tablet apps look right.
I hope to eventually pick up something like an Acer Iconia Tab A700, but even then I'll keep the TouchPad around for my kids.
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Can I ask how much you got for it? Thinking of selling one of my three touchpads for the nexus. *ducks*
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i see touchpads (32gb) in nyc going for $150-200 in near mint condition, which is quite a dip from what they've been at for a while.
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i see touchpads (32gb) in nyc going for $150-200 in near mint condition, which is quite a dip from what they've been at for a while.
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It seems a mad rush going on to sell it since the announcement of the nexus 7....kinda paints a picture for android tablets of the future of things stay this way
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I've got a 7" Nook Color I've rooted and run CM7 on. There is a huge difference between the 7" and the 10" TouchPad depending on what you use it for... I'd hang onto the TouchPad until you get the Nexus, you may realize you'd like to have both sizes available.
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I've got a 7" Nook Color I've rooted and run CM7 on. There is a huge difference between the 7" and the 10" TouchPad depending on what you use it for... I'd hang onto the TouchPad until you get the Nexus, you may realize you'd like to have both sizes available.
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The way i am i definitely prefer the smaller size tablets such as 7-8 inch ones
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