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Hi guys.
as christmas is approaching i need to give my wife an idea what to get me so i thought about a new gamepad controller for my new note 3.
i have read generally positive reviews regarding MOGA and can see they have just released their power versions but they are expensive.
i thought about using a ps3 controller but i havent yet rooted the note 3 and dont plan to for a few months at least.
any suggestions are welcome.
I have the Moga Pro, and I like it pretty well. It works pretty well out of the box, and works as a HID controller too. I got mine at BestBuy for $40 when they had them on sale/clearance.
Pros:
- Solid quality: Doesn't feel as good as an OEM Xbox controller, but easily as good as any third party console controller.
- Rechargeable: Doesn't need disposable batteries.
- The phone holder fits even my Note 3 in a case!
- Probably has the best compatibility of any controller.
- Pairing is easy.
- Decent (but not great) Dpad.
- Analog sticks are solid, though slightly higher resistance would be better.
Cons:
- Big and bulky: Can't really carry it in my purse -_-
- Doesn't fit a very thick case (my case has a SlingGrip on it, and that makes it too thick)
- Probably not folio case friendly.
Skip the moga and get the moga pro at minimum. The moga hero power is awesome too but probably well out of your wanted budget.
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I have a PS3, so I always use PS3 controllers with my Android devices. I just had to spend $20 on a GameKlip, $5 on a generic ebay case to tape to the GameKlip, then I was set! Makes it similar to playing the Nvidia Shield, except I have a .7" bigger display, 1080p instead of 720p, using a controller that I'm comfortable with and like the layout of, PLUS I can make phone calls and send texts with my setup!
If you like the button layout and already have a PS3 controller, then just get a GameKlip and cheap case. Since you're a member on XDA, I'm assuming you plan to root anyway. It really is a great setup! My Note 3 is the 3rd phone that I've used with this same GameKlip too, so it's very durable.
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PS3 a good option if you are a Root user, for sure. I've used it a lot over the last couple of years.
These days I'm just tending to use the Moga Pro (just ordered the new Power one), excellent if Root is not an option/not always an option.
cheers guys.
at some point i will root but not yet.
i saw they had released the moga power series. apart from size and design, are there any other differences between the hero power and pro power? such as compatibility differences, better/newer spec bluetooth on one or the other or anything like that. if not i wouldnt see much reason to spend the extra for the pro over the hero.
You should be good with the regular pro I think. The moga hero power is pretty good though but pricey. I don't see any reason to get the power pro unless you have money to blow and/or want the bigger battery. The 1800mah should be plenty in the moga hero. I say get the pro or wait for the hero to go on sale.
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Main advantage of the new Power one is that it can charge the phone from the controller while you play, which solves one of the major difficulties of on the go gaming on your phone.
Lol. The battery is much bigger in note3 than the 1800/2200mah batteries of the new power controllers. And they only output 460mah, maybe 500 not sure as I haven't checked. Maybe it worth it if you game heavily but then you probably run into dead controller.
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Grab a PS3 controller from Craigslist and use sixaxis app to config your settings.
K.0.0.L. said:
Grab a PS3 controller from Craigslist and use sixaxis app to config your settings.
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This really is best if you dont already own one, root de la vega takes less than 30 seconds seriously..and it doesnt even trip the knox counter.
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cheers guys and thanks for the help.
as mentioned though, for now at least, i wont be rooting. i'll wait 6 months until three uk's warranty period is over but also there may be root methods that are easier/wont effect flash counter/will work with the bootloader i'm now on that is apparently harder to root on (mj6).
the hero power did peak my interest and as long as it is the same internally to the pro apart from the battery size, i think i'd be happy with that.
any others worth noting at all?
thanks again.
marc.knuckle said:
cheers guys and thanks for the help.
as mentioned though, for now at least, i wont be rooting. i'll wait 6 months until three uk's warranty period is over but also there may be root methods that are easier/wont effect flash counter/will work with the bootloader i'm now on that is apparently harder to root on (mj6).
the hero power did peak my interest and as long as it is the same internally to the pro apart from the battery size, i think i'd be happy with that.
any others worth noting at all?
thanks again.
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i think you should get the regular pro or the hero power. i don't know battery size of the pro, and i don't think it's like regular moga with interchangeable which would've been preferable to me. the pro would be for the more serious gamer that needs better analog stick and something to grab. the hero power is for someone like me who used to be a hardcore gamer but is stuck in between casual and hardcore. do note that the hero power and power pro have two extra shoulder buttons and the analog stick have L3/R3 function which might be useful. and of course it's obvious the power pro has the serious analog sticks. really it comes down to price for you and you should be able to score the moga pro for $30-40 easily now. the hero power just came out and i'm sure it'll be a month or two before you see sub $50.
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i think you should get the regular pro or the hero power. i don't know battery size of the pro, and i don't think it's like regular moga with interchangeable which would've been preferable to me. the pro would be for the more serious gamer that needs better analog stick and something to grab. the hero power is for someone like me who used to be a hardcore gamer but is stuck in between casual and hardcore. do note that the hero power and power pro have two extra shoulder buttons and the analog stick have L3/R3 function which might be useful. and of course it's obvious the power pro has the serious analog sticks. really it comes down to price for you and you should be able to score the moga pro for $30-40 easily now. the hero power just came out and i'm sure it'll be a month or two before you see sub $50.
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btw, enjoying my hero power a lot. works great for rpg's. haven't played a fps yet, but i'm sure it'll "get by". mike tyson's punch is challenging with the buttons being close together but i've started to acclimate to it. things are geting better.
PS3 controller really is the best because its comfortable and loads more versatile.
The downside?
Its bulky. Not really pocketable... but is decent enough to throw in a purse, a bag, or just in your car.
But why stop there?
Get the Datel TurboFire 2. Its rare but worth it. Its basically a DualShock3 controller (works with PS3, Sixaxis App, and PC's... they think its a PS3 controller) but its bigger so its more comfortable. Its got some grippy contours (meh). And its got a Turbo function.
Basically those games/apps that require you to spam a certain button many times... you can cheat through them by just holding a button while the controller imitates a constant really fast button pushing. Since its larger than DS3, its a little more bulky.... but I love mine.
(especially when converting a sniper into an assault rifle on Battlefield or Call of Duty)
He doesnt want to root his phone so ps3 controller is out of the question. The ps3 is a good option but uses MINI not micro USB, is bulky, gotta pay for the sixaxis app, battery life is not as good as moga, doesnt support hid. The upside to it though is the awesome mapping profiles for touch only games. That can't be beat. I haven't looked but hoping to find an app that does similar mapping profiles with moga controllers.
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i sent an email to Moga to see when the hero power would be available in the uk and they said for now it was only the US.
now i dont know whether to wait or look elsewhere.
I Have a mediapad x2 on pre order and was wondering if anyone has tried to use a pencil/stylus with either the mediapad x1 or x2. According to this press release http://www.cypress.com/?rID=100374
and this press release http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...-generation-mediapad-x2-tablet-300105334.html
Both models should have hardware that supports stylus with as small ass a 1mm tip. Here is also a demo on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmNk5xIEST8
They even mention palm rejection. While it wont be anywhere near as good as wacom, its a step in the right direction. Coming from a note phone this would be important to me. Can anyone confirm this is possible? It sounds like it should be included in all hardware using truetouch, not sure why they would disable the stylus option.
Samsung's stylus and common pen do not work on X1. Bare finger works but difficult to draw.
thanks for testing. I got impatient and emailed Cypres, the maker of the digitizer
to ask. This is the response.
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No, not all TMA568 screens support 1-mm passive stylus with palm rejection, referring to TMA568 device summary datasheet which is available at:
http://www.cypress.com/?docID=50781
"Table 1. Device Ordering Information" on the second page:
some of the TMA568 have this feature, some not.
Let me know if you have questions.
Thanks
Roy Liu
You may view your ticket here:
https://secure.cypress.com/myaccount/?id=25&mycase=489394-2930705221"
Interstingly enough if you look at the chart every device with glove support has pen support. Did you have glove mode active when you tried the stylus? In theory it should work with a graphite pencil in glove mode due to heightened sensitivity.
Hi Guys,
Hope you can come up with some suggestions.
I'm needing a computer for my bike (bicycle not motor bike). I've been looking at some normal stuff from Wahoo and Garmin and I think going with an android phone with mount, might be cheaper and better. I'm looking for some recommendations for the following criteria:
Good visibility with direct sunlight
Considerable battery life for always on screen with GPS (battery case might work)
Some water resistance (case might work)
Cheap, second hand, ebay, couple of years old will be fine
Assumptions:
Bluetooth 4.0 (smart) for sensors
Mount will be used that sticks on the back, 'quad lock' is my consideration
Not very interested in a separate battery pack that connects via cable, I want simple no hassle so I'll use it all the time.
My current phone (Oneplus 2), I'm not considering replacing and also cannot find a battery cases for it. It doesn't last long on my rides but if anyone can think of "out of the box" suggestions feel free.
Thanks for your thoughts,
Most sensors use ANT+ for what it's worth. Now all of that being said I looked into this about a month ago myself and figured out the cheapest and most effective was using an iPhone 3gs or 4 with a Wahoo kit that cost $40. By the time I figured out all of the math involved (buying used phone), you are around $125 (if you can find a used iPhone for $80 unless you have one sitting around). That doesn't include the additional for the HRM and Cadence either.
Anyways what I ended up with is a Bryton Rider 310 with Cadence and HRM sensors for $137 on Amazon. Not to crush the idea.
Following this to see what develops.
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No crushing, its whatever is best at the end of the day. So thanks for your input.
Most sensors are ANT+, however my sensors are both ANT+ and BLU. They are also Wahoo, so I'm not restricted.
I'm not really interested in going the Apple route because I have less options for customisation and tweaks like keeping the screen on, tasker, etc. I will check out the Bryton Rider equipment, but from what I've seen Wahoo ELEMNT is £180 and the alternatives from Garmin are much more. Therefore, what I'm looking for is £180 (mines mounts, battery packets, etc.) or cheaper.
Thanks,
Edit: S**t dude these Bryton Rider's look awesome and there not overly expensive. I'm still checking them out but I still want to explore the android route... features 'n' all!
What about a BLU Energy X2? It has a 4000 mAh battery and you could put a battery in a bento bag if needed for longer trips. Screen on time ranks around 7.5 hours.
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Hi all,
I'm just wondering what power bank will work best for the new Samsung S8. I'm not making any assumptions about the phone's battery life, but with recent reviews and posts about the S8, having a power bank seems like a good idea. What are your recommendations? I was looking at the Xaiomi Power Bank 2.
Devin
I don't think any particular brand stands over the rest. I'd say go with something with at least 6,000 mAh and it should be fine.Try to do a bit of research on the ones you find, Amazon reviews and YouTube reviews are my usual go-to.
USB-C ports, wireless charging and fast charge are definitely a plus when looking for specific features. I'm personally using the Anker PowerCore 10000 right now for my 6P and other devices. While I don't have the S8 yet, the fast charge is compatible with S6 and S7 and I don't see why it wouldn't be compatible with the S8. In terms of brands, my go-to is Anker. I've heard good things about Aukey and Xiaomi, but haven't had any experience with them personally.
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerC...TF8&qid=1492451106&sr=8-1&keywords=B01CZV9FUW
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/Anker-PowerCo...2451038&sr=8-2&keywords=anker+powercore+10000
I got an EC Technology 12000 powerbank because I didn't have any with USB C
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Thanks for the recommendations!
Tsukihi said:
I don't think any particular brand stands over the rest. I'd say go with something with at least 6,000 mAh and it should be fine.Try to do a bit of research on the ones you find, Amazon reviews and YouTube reviews are my usual go-to.
USB-C ports, wireless charging and fast charge are definitely a plus when looking for specific features. I'm personally using the Anker PowerCore 10000 right now for my 6P and other devices. While I don't have the S8 yet, the fast charge is compatible with S6 and S7 and I don't see why it wouldn't be compatible with the S8. In terms of brands, my go-to is Anker. I've heard good things about Aukey and Xiaomi, but haven't had any experience with them personally.
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That Anker doesn't support Quick Charge.
I'm going to see how the battery life is first before ordering a power bank. No point wasting money if the battery is decent.
I've been looking for a power bank and the anker listed above looks ok, but I'm sure I've seen the same thing that supports quick charge.
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That Anker doesn't support Quick Charge.
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Whoops, my mistake. I meant to post this one. I had gotten confused since I ordered mine on amazon.ca and didn't match up the item id # when finding the same product on .com.
Devicus said:
Hi all,
I'm just wondering what power bank will work best for the new Samsung S8. I'm not making any assumptions about the phone's battery life, but with recent reviews and posts about the S8, having a power bank seems like a good idea. What are your recommendations? I was looking at the Xaiomi Power Bank 2.
Devin
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Which reviews? The ones I've seen show slightly less/equal/slightly better battery life than the exynos S7 edge.
Go with Anker. They're rated the highest when it comes to portable chargers. I've got one with 20100 mah, which lasts me all day on multiple devices.
Well, it was my first day with the Samsung S8. Just have to say, what a beautiful device. Feels awesome in your hand and the battery life is great too. I'm currently at 25%. Have 4h 5min screen on time (using WQHD+). Listened to Spotify all day through my headphones and my cars Bluetooth. I am so glad that I went with the smaller version. It fits perfectly in my hands. The positioning of the fingerprint sensor is not bothersome (to me anyway). I got big hands, so it is easily reached. As for right now, a power bank is not needed. But I will take into consideration Ankers products. Thank you all and have a good night!
This is one I got a few months ago and it been working for me. I got it when it was on sale. I paid $17.99 for it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B645YYK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've used this EasyAcc with other models and been happy with it:
https://www.amazon.com/EasyAcc-2000...id=1492623550&sr=8-1&keywords=easyacc+battery
Xiaomi Power Bank is best for Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus . It is light in weight and have thin body. This power bank offers you conversion rate up to 93%; hence optimizing its charging and discharging efficiency.
Anker QC. 3.0 20000 mah and it works great
I use the one Samsung put out with the note 7 last year. Works amazing. But I haven't seen it fit sake anymore
shaun0207 said:
Anker QC. 3.0 20000 mah and it works great
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Two of my friends have that and find it an excellent charger.
Whatever you decide on, if you're buying it on Amazon or using Amazon reviews as a guide to eventually buy elsewhere, be sure to run a check of the reviews thru reviewmeta.com
They have a Chrome extension as well, which if clicked while on any Amazon site will open the report in a new tab.
It does an incredibly detailed analysis of everything from wordcount, previous reviews by those reviewers that was taken down, incentivized reviews, verified review percentage and tons more.
Best site I've discovered in years.
If you need a USB C fast charger, fast charge battery pack and fast wireless charger, this bundle is $99 from Verizon and comes in 3 choices of colors for the fast wireless charging stand:
https://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/samsung-fast-charge-everywhere-bundle-blk/
https://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/samsung-fast-charge-everywhere-bundle-sil/
https://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/samsung-fast-charge-everywhere-bundle-gld/
I love this one. Super slim and fast charge
Hi there, I'm looking to replace my entire screen, both glass and digitiser, are all the LeEco screens the same? They all visually look the same, I ask because for me, other device screens are easier to get than the others, I have a LeEco Le Max 2 6gb ram 64gb ROM
Anyone know? Thanks.
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