Hello folks,
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I'd like to purchase a Sony z4 tablet for use as a car gps (among other things).
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I owned a z3 Sony tablet for a while, it was a very good product except I could not use it with my *polarized* sunglasses in landscape mode, screen became invisible.
So I now have a galaxy tab s2 9.7, the super amoled screen is visible in both landscape and portrait modes with polarized sunglasses.
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I'm considering the z4 tablet due to its 16/9 form factor, as opposed to 4/3 in use by Samsung on their tablets. However it's not available in stores where I live, can only order online from overseas, and there is no way I can try it first.
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I'd be grateful if some of the current users of the z4 could try polarized sunglasses to see if it can be used normally in landscape mode.
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Thanks in advance for your kind advice.
Hi aljazzair,
I can confirm that with the xperia Z4 tablet the screen is well displayed with polarized sunglasses (oakley flak 2.0) in landscape mode, and totaly black on portrait.
This is completly different with my xperia z3 phone (black in landscape and bright in portrait) which is not very useful when you activate the gps.
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Hi all,
I'm comparing the screen colors of Sony Tablet S with same images or web pages with (for example) an "old" HTC HD2. Sony Tablet S colors are more pale, washed-out, faded. I also compared with samsung tablet.
I expected something more from sony.
Screen is all in a tablet.
Also brightness is lower (i have also removed the protection screen.
Which is your opinion?
maxiclo said:
Hi all,
I'm comparing the screen colors of Sony Tablet S with same images or web pages with (for example) an "old" HTC HD2. Sony Tablet S colors are more pale, washed-out, faded. I also compared with samsung tablet.
I expected something more from sony.
Screen is all in a tablet.
Also brightness is lower (i have also removed the protection screen.
Which is your opinion?
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The brightness is lower but a better light, because of the blacklight stuff it will
prevent sunlight to make your screen dark, you can use you tablet outside,
with Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 your screen goes almost black you can't see a
thing with the Sony Tablet S you can,
The worst part of the tablet is the sides, trying to pull out an sd it will, but its
hard, the sloppy plastic thing that must protect the usb and sd port for dust,
very dissapointing, easiest way is to cut it off the tablet but thats ugly so you
wont do something like that also the plastic on the back, not quite beautifull,
and yes the screen, it issn't made of gorilla glass so it is easy to break it, there
are a few points where other tablets has there better stuff, but about the
screen light, its allot more usefull outside then other tabs
Standard message xD > Dont mind my english
Mahaco said:
The brightness is lower but a better light, because of the blacklight stuff it will
prevent sunlight to make your screen dark, you can use you tablet outside,
with Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 your screen goes almost black you can't see a
thing with the Sony Tablet S you can,
The worst part of the tablet is the sides, trying to pull out an sd it will, but its
hard, the sloppy plastic thing that must protect the usb and sd port for dust,
very dissapointing, easiest way is to cut it off the tablet but thats ugly so you
wont do something like that also the plastic on the back, not quite beautifull,
and yes the screen, it issn't made of gorilla glass so it is easy to break it, there
are a few points where other tablets has there better stuff, but about the
screen light, its allot more usefull outside then other tabs
Standard message xD > Dont mind my english
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Thanks for feedback. Mostly I'm disappointed with colors gamut...
you might want to check this thread for some improvements
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501144
I've actually been really rather impressed with my Sony's screen in terms of colors, contrast and clarity, so I'm not sure if you perhaps have a dodgy unit. The brightness is certainly lower than the Samsung, but in my opinion the TruBlack display on the Sony is definitely clearer and has better colours than the Galaxy Tab. Just my 2 cents, naturally.
agc93 said:
I've actually been really rather impressed with my Sony's screen in terms of colors, contrast and clarity, so I'm not sure if you perhaps have a dodgy unit. The brightness is certainly lower than the Samsung, but in my opinion the TruBlack display on the Sony is definitely clearer and has better colours than the Galaxy Tab. Just my 2 cents, naturally.
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Yeah thats what i meant xD Trublack, forgotten that specific name
So my father-in-law gave me an used/bricked tablet that apparently is a A13F9 (chinese, clone, no idea) and I managed to recover it with the firmware on the description of this video:
Tablet PC A13 Cortex A8 Android( Firmware )
My tablet looks like the one on the video. No back camera, only one at one front corner.
But the aspect ratio is messed up (by factory, I'm afraid). In landscape mode the circles are like smashed and in portrait mode there are stretched. You can notice it a little bit on the video.
Is there a solution for that?
I can't be 100% sure but it looks like a A13F9, 9 inches and I don't know eighter what rom is, or if it is official. it's MAPAN something, but I have tried a few and I always have the same problem. I'm 99% sure that the problem is there always, even with original FW and all that.
I think it's just the way the tablet is because it is so cheap and that.
But is there any correction?
I have tried an app called "Resolution Changer" but it only works for a few seconds, it resizes the display but after some seconds the "stock" aspect ratio comes back again n(the display is stretched but the AR remains the same).
Thanks.
Hi all
I'm considering picking up the white version of the tablet, but note that the keyboard is only sold in black. I prefer the white tablet because my Xperia Z2 phone is also white, and because when using it outdoors, a white tablet is less likely to overheat because it reflects most of the heat from sunlight, rather than absorbing it as a black tablet would.
My concern, though, is that the white tablet and black keyboard together will look terrible, and I can't find a single photo in this configuration. Hence, I'd really like to see photos if you folks happen to find one, or if you buy this combination yourselves!
Thanks!
Belay that, I just found a video of this combination from a Japanese site:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQOymRHTg7A&feature=youtu.be&t=3m5s
Answer is, it looks pretty funky together...
Agreed.
http://myplinth.co.uk/
Anyone use one of these for the note 12.2?
All positive reviews on amazon. I'm interested to see if it's stable with the tablet in portrait mode. I'm not sure if the extra length/height of the Note 12.2 would cause it to topple.
From the looks of that stand, I would say that as soon as you put your finger on your tablet it will fall over. I say that because on my tablet you have to touch pretty hard to turn off the tablet. First a push on the start button on top (which would be on the side for portrait mode) that would push the tablet off the stand. If that didn't do it then you have two more hard touches on the screen to actually turn off the tablet. Have any of those reviews been from a owner of this tablet?
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http://myplinth.co.uk/
Anyone use one of these for the note 12.2?
All positive reviews on amazon. I'm interested to see if it's stable with the tablet in portrait mode. I'm not sure if the extra length/height of the Note 12.2 would cause it to topple.
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is it our 12.2 ?
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From the looks of that stand, I would say that as soon as you put your finger on your tablet it will fall over. I say that because on my tablet you have to touch pretty hard to turn off the tablet. First a push on the start button on top (which would be on the side for portrait mode) that would push the tablet off the stand. If that didn't do it then you have two more hard touches on the screen to actually turn off the tablet. Have any of those reviews been from a owner of this tablet?
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I took a chance on this and it's great little stand. I don't think anything beats it for portability.
I used it all day today as a second screen with no issues. In the top angle (I guess 85 degrees) I can flick through the menus and put the tablet into usb tethering mode with no issue at all. In general I am using my laptop's keyboard but it's fine for flicking through pages in moonreader. It does wobble slightly when you press the screen but no chance of falling. With regard to turning the screen on and off I hold the other side when I press the button .
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is it our 12.2 ?
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Looks like it must be . In the screenshot that looks to be the 3rd angle. I just tried it and while it does hold at this angle its not perfectly stable. If you press the top of the tablet hard it would topple. Above this it is fine. Any angle lower than this and it just topples backwards!
Now I need to find a lighter case or cover as I just need to protect the screen. Is there anything like the official apple smart cover for the note 12.2. i.e no back just a cover for the front?
kilobulb said:
http://myplinth.co.uk/
Anyone use one of these for the note 12.2?
All positive reviews on amazon. I'm interested to see if it's stable with the tablet in portrait mode. I'm not sure if the extra length/height of the Note 12.2 would cause it to topple.
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The best stand I found were these wire stands, super inexpensive and you get two for $6 and free shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/Gibson-Holder...ytECoiL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR107,160_
I like the three wire for the note pro since it helps better support it in portrait mode, they're super stiff and somewhat annoying to adjust, because of that they more than hold up to you writing on them and they fold up rather flat too.
A close second, though only really good for viewing and nothing else (like for watching movies or using it with a keyboard and mouse):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...2OM3ZNBISH60M&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl
I got one of those with my Jelly Comb light up keyboard (amazing keyboard for great price), and was amazed by it, folds extremely flat, great size and enough positions to satisfy my needs. It's more expensive and you only get one, but you do have a few color options for $8 and prime eligible.
I use this one, http://a.co/cBoBUZ3 , TechMatte Multi-Angle Aluminum Holder, and it works great in both portrait and landscape mode - stable in portrait mode. I like it because you can fix the angle in 15 degree increments, and once locked it stays in that position.
I ordered the tablet from amazon and received it today, upon booting the tab, i find that the display aspect is a tiny bit incorrect, in portrait mode it looks like everything is taller, and in landscape mode, everything looks wider, is there any fix for this? android version is 5.0.1 and thats the latest update, when i look at youtube videos, the display seems to be fine, any help in this matter will be appreciated.. thanks