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Since the Infuse has a beautiful 4.5" screen I figured it'd be perfect for emulators. While they seem to run very nicely, I know that i'm not the only one who completely HATES touch screen controls.
1) They're not super responsive
2) Your hand covers part of what you're playing, sometimes interfering
So has anyone found/come up with a solution for the Infuse that solves this problem?
I understand that the WiiMote apparently doesn't work on Samsung/HTC phones due to their bluetooth stack. I don't really care what the solution is, but has anyone found ANYTHING that is actually working for the Infuse yet?
Yes, I've researched the internet, both Google and XDA, and i've yet to see one instance of anything that works.
Wiimote that's funny, even though in works in some smartphone, I find it very weird if you're an adult. Just saying.
But anyway I think you need this, not a wii mote.
www.mobiletor.com/2011/06/18/thinkg...e-arcade-stick-rolls-out-for-enhanced-gaming/
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Or this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=293pSTXtimk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Hehe awesome huh?
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Wiimote that's funny, even though in works in some smartphone, I find it very weird if you're an adult. Just saying.
But anyway I think you need this, not a wii mote.
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Good thing he asked your opinion on the maturity factor of a wiimote...if you keep thinking that controllers are so childish then why do you keep looking at the topics? "just saying".
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Wiimote that's funny, even though in works in some smartphone, I find it very weird if you're an adult. Just saying.
But anyway I think you need this, not a wii mote.
www.mobiletor.com/2011/06/18/thinkg...e-arcade-stick-rolls-out-for-enhanced-gaming/
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Your posts typically don't make sense anyways... "just saying"
I'm 24 and don't know many guys my age that don't enjoy starting up an emulator to play an old classic once in a while.
I would venture to guess that you are in the minority if you don't play games/emulators on your phone every once in a while.
I'm interested in any solutions you guys may find to this. I came from the Atrix and used my wiimote + classic controller a great deal. Not having it has stalled my emu gaming on my phone for the time being.
I do play games but I can't imagine playing games in Starbucks or some place where people can see you looking at the Infuse 4g screen and holding a wii remote!
I am just saying my take on this okay relax.
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Good thing he asked your opinion on the maturity factor of a wiimote...if you keep thinking that controllers are so childish then why do you keep looking at the topics? "just saying".
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Ahh I think I said adult, not mature.
There is a big difference.
Its just my opinion
Not a big deal
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I've been back here a couple of times, but I didn't want to dignify your original answer for a response. While I appreciate the links you've provided, your idea that a "Wiimote" is not something very "adult" is asinine.
Studies show that the average age of a person who plays the Wii is 29 [LINK]
In fact, it's pretty much the opposite if you ask me... for some of us, emulators are the only way that we can play the games that we grew up playing. For example, my SNES broke about 3 years ago. I still own about 45-50 SNES games, but no way to play them, and I truly don't want to invest anything more than I have to for a system that will more than likely break, seeing as how nearly every SNES in existence is nearly 18 or so years old.
Do I understand that your idea that sitting at a Starbucks, playing an emulator with a Wiimote is "childish" looking? Sort of, but usually it draws attention in a positive manner when people see me playing games like FF on my Smartphone. They think it's kind of "cool" (not just children).
Again, I do appreciate the links you provided me, and I will definitely look into those as an option.
Lol......i agree with both of you..tech. Is fun,,and can be very dangerous to mankind..but for now its still fun to mess with that is until its used upon people wanting liberty and freedom...go to the market and download sniper vs sniper..i wanna shoot your assr
How about a reply to the question. There is an app on the market for bluetooth controllers. Search bluez ime. It supports zeemote, msi bgp-100, and icontrolpad. Look on amazon for the controllers. I have a bgp-100 works with FPSE which I highly reccomend from market. Icontrolpad would be the best option for emulators but it has a nasty price tag. If the silly ranting banter between people doesn't stop I will request the mod suspends posting for those that are not helpful on these forums. I hope this info helps you. PM me if you have any trouble.
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Thanks for the response!
I would actually have no problem dropping $75 on the icontrolpad if i could just guarantee that it would work/fit my phone, but from what I understand it doesn't fit the larger screens.
I thought about buying the zeemote because it's very pocketable, but I don't know how good it would be with only one handed control, I don't think my years of game playing would allow that for games like NCAA for SNES.
I've also looked into the MSI controller, that's what i've been leaning towards. My only concern with that is that I have large hands, and I don't know how well I'd be able to grip it.
this may be a bit off topic as I am interested in finding a good controller as well since I also came from the atrix and loved the wiimote deal. What emulators are you currently using, the ones I paid for are gone. I see a bunch of new ones but hope you might give me some insight as to what you use. I will also continue to look for options and if I find anything of value I will be sure to post.
Go to youtube and try to find a video of a guy modding the MSI controller. I believe he removed the internals and inserted them into an old SNES controller. Also, if you choose to try the icontrolpad, you don't have to mount your device in it, you can use it just like you would the MSI controller. Hurry, icontrolpad is on sale for $50, sale ends today supposedly! FPSE is the best emulator in my opinion.
Waiting for a good solution..
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Lol I used a wiimote at school with my phone (using cyanogenmod7) and everyone crowded around my phone and the rich dude that thought that the ipad he brought to school was the thing that everyone wanted to see wasnt happy.
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Do you think I could do this with S7?
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Do you think I could do this with S7?
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Wiimotes and sixaxiscontroller will only work with CM7 and derivatives (like MIUI). Not with anything Samsung-derived.
If you can deal with a few bugs and want all the cool features of a pure Google experience and want to use wiimotes then CM7 is recommended.
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I have a bluetooth minikeyboard just for emulators its amazing only $11 on ebay buy it now )
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http://www.phonejoy.net/
well i just bought this. I dont know when it'll come in but according to all reviews and information this is a gem.
- based off of ps3 controller (looks like they just stole the ps3 controller and modded it)
- runs on regular samsung/htc stock firmware (no need to root or change anything)
- FPSE support, old emulator support (snesoid, gensoid, etc)
Description from their own website below:
They are using the standard Bluetooth protocol RFCOMM which unlike the L2CAP protocol (which is used by Playstation 3 controllers for instance) can be used in theory with any mobilephone that supports Bluetooth. This means that even Samsung and HTC devices running their stock rom support Phonejoys.
Furthermore no root is required. To use Phonejoy all you need is to download "Bluez-IME" from the Android app market or go to the developer site here.
The gamepad comes with the standard 14 Buttons (D-PAD, Select, Start, Cross, Triangle, Square, Circle, L1, R1, L2, R2) just like the original Playstation controller. The Phonejoy response without any noticeable delay, and range can be depending on your device up to 2m / 6ft. Every Phonejoy comes with an internal Lithium-ion battery which can be charged through the supplied miniUSB cable. The battery usually lasts several days of moderate gaming.
On top of that the controller is supplied with a stand which can be used to hold your mobile phone. For Tablets we recommend buying a bigger and sturdier stand.
For further setup instructions please head to the "Instructions" page. Bluez-IME allows a gamepad experience with all apps that support Android's Input Method Editor (IME). Working apps include the emulators FPSE, PSX4Droid, SNESoid, Gameboid, GBCoid, NESoid, N64oid, Gearoid, Gensoid, and various Android games such as Zenonia I, Zenonia II, Samurai II: Vengeance and Illusia. Bluez-IME can also emulate Xperia Play's gamepad controls which should grant Phonejoy access for more than 150 Xperia Play supported games.
after shipping and price of the unit, 50USD
would you buy it? if so how much? hopefully il be releasing a beta app soon!
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would you buy it?
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If it worked well I'd buy it. I'd pay no more than $3 for it.
what do you mean by controller. as in emulating the keyboard/mouse functions or are you saying Remote Play client app?
my answer would be a yes in both regards. and like above poster, max $3. its a niche app.
Yeah if your talking about letting us pair a ps3 controller with the phone, hell yeah I'd buy!
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im talking about for emulators mostly like ps1 snes genesis what ever pretty much
if i was going to pay for it, it should have full analog controls too not the emulated like the wii controller app. some games need to beable to use the full analog stick not just on or off like emulating a keyboard
thanks xargon il make sure thats a priority!
How far along are? When your done and if all ps3 controller functions work, Ill be buying app, donating and buying a brand new ps3 controller
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How far along are? When your done and if all ps3 controller functions work, Ill be buying app, donating and buying a brand new ps3 controller
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Ditto. I have a Bluetooth gamepad now that emulates a WiiMote. It has analog joysticks but they only emulate up/down/left/right.
I would buy for couple bucks.
I immediately thought of this app that I used on my HD2 for the wiimote....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=689984... but then remembered that my HD2 didn't always run android. Might be a good person to get involved if this isn't the dev you are talking about.
should have a update in a few days! thanks everyone for your interest
Great idea, I would definitely buy it!
I thought the problem with this was the way that the PS3 sends pairing passwords?
Cod will be more epic with this
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hmm ran into more problems than we initially thought was hoping to get a beta out by next week but it looks like prolly 3 weeks sorry guys il update this page as i get more info
interested and would probably buy this. $3 seems like a good price
Really looking forward to this, I hope you are still working on it. I'd pay $5 easily for it if it works well.
Seems like a paid application would quickly become irrelevant. Almost not worth the effort to even start, considering that support is already present in Android 3.1 kernel
You'd be better off trying to backport that.
yes but not all phones have the ability to have a controller plugged into it this seems like it would be a bluetooth deal.
Hey guys, Madden was released today and I was really excited to buy it but for some reason it says it's not compatible with my device. I'm pretty sure it should be, after all, what is the G2x if not the best gaming phone on the market? It doesn't say anywhere on the info that it's only compatible with some devices. Could it be because I'm running MIUI?
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i just got mine for the 360 at midnight at best buy then i played it all night and i had to work at 6am lol
I had no idea there was Madden for Android. Off to the market I go...
EDIT: "This app is incompatible with all of your devices."
Google better get a grip on this kind of thing, or someone else is gunna eventually eat their lunch. .. probably sooner than they expect.
it's probably only compatible with the Sony Experia Play. That phone had the dedicated keyboard buttons that don't really translate well onto an all touch screen device.
diazjohn said:
it's probably only compatible with the Sony Experia Play. That phone had the dedicated keyboard buttons that don't really translate well onto an all touch screen device.
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This is almost certainly the case, but it's strange that they would release it in the Market rather than done sort of closed system like the Tegra Zone thing that's on this.
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If you look at the comments people with other phones are complaining about how slow it is on theirs, so theres no reason it shouldn't work on ours.
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It may have been updated because I went to the page and it says it is compatible with the G2x now. Earlier today I went to it and it said it wasn't.
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It may have been updated because I went to the page and it says it is compatible with the G2x now. Earlier today I went to it and it said it wasn't.
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Yup... buy button working now.
Just bought it and installed today! Awesome!
is there any better IR blaster app?
i hear about TouchSquid i'm not sure if its any better and this one is so expansive...
anyone use other app then peel?
skyedream said:
is there any better IR blaster app?
i hear about TouchSquid i'm not sure if its any better and this one is so expansive...
anyone use other app then peel?
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I don't think there are any that use the native blaster other than TouchSquid at the moment.
Touchsquid in my opinion is way better than Peel. Depends on which version you get to be expensive, but the only thing I dislike is the splash screen organization. If it could be cleaner, or if I could have access to modify graphics, is be very happy. The actual remote part looks and functions great though. Only problem I've run into is turning off individual devices if say I have my TV, DVD, and blu ray on one profile. Probably just user error though.
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I don't think there are any that use the native blaster other than TouchSquid at the moment.
Touchsquid in my opinion is way better than Peel. Depends on which version you get to be expensive, but the only thing I dislike is the splash screen organization. If it could be cleaner, or if I could have access to modify graphics, is be very happy. The actual remote part looks and functions great though. Only problem I've run into is turning off individual devices if say I have my TV, DVD, and blu ray on one profile. Probably just user error though.
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that's for quick reply!!
so the touchsquid is the only option other then the peel..... touchsquid is so damn expansive x.x;; lol thanks again.
They have a version for the GTab2 that is only $20 see here. The full version is fairly expensive, but if you look at alternative multi-function remotes, basically the Logitech Harmony lineup, you pay considerably more than $50, and it only functions as a remote.
Plus i consider Touchsquid superior due to the fact that it does not need a connection like Peel, and has and extensive database.
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Plus i consider Touchsquid superior due to the fact that it does not need a connection like Peel, and has and extensive database.
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That and the devs are amazing if you have any questions or issues. Best customer support I've come across, period. And I've bought hundreds of apps
Does Touchsquid work on AOSP-based ROM's (AOKP, CM10, etc.)? Peel does not - just curious.
After lots of testing, just for my two cents... I never got Peel or TouchSquid to work consistantly with any of my devices. Reminds me of trying to use the Palm devices as remotes, never really worked that well.
I've heard of others being able to do it just fine though.
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Does Touchsquid work on AOSP-based ROM's (AOKP, CM10, etc.)? Peel does not - just curious.
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No. We need the driver code to be completely rewritten, given that Standing hasn't released that source.
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After lots of testing, just for my two cents... I never got Peel or TouchSquid to work consistantly with any of my devices. Reminds me of trying to use the Palm devices as remotes, never really worked that well.
I've heard of others being able to do it just fine though.
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Never had an issue with either Peel or TS. Peel just sucks IMHO for a power user.
Touchsquid now supports Sony
The latest version of the Touchsquid remote app works on Sony Tablet S, Xperia S and Xperia Z tablets and the Xperia ZL phone.
The app uses Son's built in UEI database of codes, and can also use codes captured with the Sony' built in capture capabilities.
The Sonys have a powerful IR transmitter that makes aim quite non-critical.
Found a cheaper and better solution
Hey guys,
Been scanning these forums tirelessly for a proper way to annoy my girlfriend when she has the real remote controls...
The touchsquid is really expensive, and for some reason seems to be locked at landscape orientation..
the watchon/peel option doesn't cut it..
But today i found this one:
Smart Remote for Galaxy S4
By Color Tiger
it still has some minor bugs, but as soon as I emailed them I got a reply back in 2 minutes?!?! told them about one of the bugs which they were just uploading a update for on Play...
It looks pretty, works incredible easy and has a boatload of codes that even get my old dell projector and dutch cable company settopbox working....and like I said, support is brilliant so far.
Cheers, Sebas
there are other apps too
you should also check out Smart Remote for Galaxy S4, if your device is supported. much easier to use, and it makes use of the native blaster of th GS4
Does the touch squid app have full support for Roku? I was given a Roku 2sd or 2xd I forget which. The remote is missing, so I can only use it over Ethernet because the Wi-Fi settings are only accessible using an IR remote. well the touch squid remote allow me to set that up including the security key?
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Can someone please post the apk for smart remote for samsung galaxy s4?
Thanks in advance
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wessel596 said:
Can someone please post the apk for smart remote for samsung galaxy s4?
Thanks in advance
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Shouldn't have asked.
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Or even give the proper name of the apk so we know what to look for.
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it is the proper name, just search the play store.
here it is
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5yZW1vdGVmYWlyeSJd
wessel596 said:
it is the proper name, just search the play store.
here it is
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5yZW1vdGVmYWlyeSJd
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Doesn't support Tab 2, I'm not sure why we're even discussing it.
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What I need is the name of the actual apk file not the app.
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Acutally thats piracy.
No posting paid apks here or ill report.
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Acutally thats piracy.
No posting paid apks here or ill report.
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my apologies. I am not a pirate by nature. I'm just eager to make this IR blaster useful. I have to admit I breezed through the rules and did not realize giving file names was a violation, if it is.
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my apologies. I am not a pirate by nature. I'm just eager to make this IR blaster useful. I have to admit I breezed through the rules and did not realize giving file names was a violation, if it is.
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Not file names. the .apk itself.
You said if you had the name you would find it.
Just saying.
I'm in the market for a 7 inch tablet. I've narrowed it down between the two. I've done a lot of research, and wanted to know your opinion. I know the nexus has the better processor, better resolution, and better os support. It doesn't have an ir blaster. I want to be able to use it to control my home entertainment setup. Does it work will with the tab 2? Thoughts?
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I had this same question when these were still new. I chose the Gtab2 based on local availability and the included SDcard slot. I probably should have purchased the Nexus based off of better overall hardware and "real" updates. Touch Wiz blows and I got rid of it almost right away. Which then rendered the ir blaster worthless which actually worked well for me with the Peal app. There are some Roms available that have been customized and still have a functioning IR blaster but I haven't tried those yet and from what I've seen probably won't.
With that being said, I don't pay any attention to what is thought of being obsolete. Everything I own is obsolete. I'm sure its the same with most people. In spite of my growing annoyance with Android in general I'd say that my GTab2 running PacRom 4.2.2 is going quite well.
Gotta choose what fits your needs. There's enough differences between the two tabs that makes this decision a no brainer once you decide what your device needs to do. Now you got me thinking I may go buy a Nexus 7 and flash this tab back to stock to use as just a remote and maybe some lite surfing. With my theatre setup Peel can eliminate 5 remotes just in one room
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I had this same question when these were still new. I chose the Gtab2 based on local availability and the included SDcard slot. I probably should have purchased the Nexus based off of better overall hardware and "real" updates. Touch Wiz blows and I got rid of it almost right away. Which then rendered the ir blaster worthless which actually worked well for me with the Peal app. There are some Roms available that have been customized and still have a functioning IR blaster but I haven't tried those yet and from what I've seen probably won't.
With that being said, I don't pay any attention to what is thought of being obsolete. Everything I own is obsolete. I'm sure its the same with most people. In spite of my growing annoyance with Android in general I'd say that my GTab2 running PacRom 4.2.2 is going quite well.
Gotta choose what fits your needs. There's enough differences between the two tabs that makes this decision a no brainer once you decide what your device needs to do. Now you got me thinking I may go buy a Nexus 7 and flash this tab back to stock to use as just a remote and maybe some lite surfing. With my theatre setup Peel can eliminate 5 remotes just in one room
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Thank you for your input. I know the nexus is probably the better choice as far as hardware goes, but I really want the ir blaster to control my living room. I already have a Logitech harmony to control, but I think a tablet would be much cooler, and more practical. I have a lot of components (computer, ps3, cable, network receiver, and a Wii) I hate touchwiz, but there are other launchers I can use. Does the tab 2 work as a remote well? Can you program it to do one touch commands? (As in hit one button, and have all the associated peripherals turn on and to the correct input)?
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I wish I could give you more info on Peel. But I didn't spend much time with it. Day one while I was getting familiar with the tab I had only gone as far as getting everything to turn on and off. I was impressed with that because many reviews complained that the app didn't support the equipment they had but it seemed to support everything I have which is a mix of brands and quality levels. With that being said I don't remember having any issues using it as a remote. Not like some I've had years ago that need to be aimed like shooting at a target and I do remember being able to turn on all my gear with one button. Except the PS3. For the PS3 I used an app called BlueputDroid which turns your device into a keyboard or six axis controller.
I agree a tablet makes for one cool remote control but unlike most remotes you will need a outlet handy. Still very much worth it by getting rid of multiple remotes or at least being able go hide them away for all but the most rarely used functions. Keep in mind the device is not pretty but its not ugly either. The screen isn't going to blow you away but it won't make you want to puke. It won't win any benchmarks but it seems to handle everything I throw at it.
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I wish I could give you more info on Peel. But I didn't spend much time with it. Day one while I was getting familiar with the tab I had only gone as far as getting everything to turn on and off. I was impressed with that because many reviews complained that the app didn't support the equipment they had but it seemed to support everything I have which is a mix of brands and quality levels. With that being said I don't remember having any issues using it as a remote. Not like some I've had years ago that need to be aimed like shooting at a target and I do remember being able to turn on all my gear with one button. Except the PS3. For the PS3 I used an app called BlueputDroid which turns your device into a keyboard or six axis controller.
I agree a tablet makes for one cool remote control but unlike most remotes you will need a outlet handy. Still very much worth it by getting rid of multiple remotes or at least being able go hide them away for all but the most rarely used functions. Keep in mind the device is not pretty but its not ugly either. The screen isn't going to blow you away but it won't make you want to puke. It won't win any benchmarks but it seems to handle everything I throw at it.
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Well, I went ahead and pulled the trigger. I have it setup to control most of my components, but I still need to play with the settings. I'm not really impressed yet with the peel app, but I haven't given it enough time to figure it out. The tab 2 is a little sluggish, but nothing a root and custom rom can't fix. That's next on the list. I really appreciate your comments though.
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Well, I went ahead and pulled the trigger. I have it setup to control most of my components, but I still need to play with the settings. I'm not really impressed yet with the peel app, but I haven't given it enough time to figure it out. The tab 2 is a little sluggish, but nothing a root and custom rom can't fix. That's next on the list. I really appreciate your comments though.
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Very few custom ROMs support ir blaster, I've found that the ones that do are more buggy than stock, which is what they are based off. To be honest, i also wasn't impressed with peel, always had issues, so i haven't been on stock or stock based in som e time.
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i haven't experienced Nexus 7, my girlfriend got me my Galaxy Tab 2. i must say that i've spent literally hours and hours of my life with this sh*t.
do not waste your time and money, get the Nexus 32gb and do not deal with this microSd slot ****.
first it wouldn't let you use the 32Gb for everything, so you have to do a "swap" so you can install stuf in the microSD, then the frkn sh*t has ****ed up 2 microSD's, (the 2nd one today) i won't get a nother from the store because i lied the first time saying that it wasn't working from the begining and it would be suspicious to think that i got 2 bad microSD's from factory in less than a month.
so now i must get another one :S!
do not waste your time, nexus is the one.
Home entertainment set up is better with the GTab 2 but otherwise N7 is the better one.
When it comes to quality apps and smoothness I can't recommend any of todays android tablets.
Thanks for all the input. I appreciate it. I'm not disappointed with my purchase. I knew it's not the fastest out there, but it serves it's purpose. I'm still not impressed with the remote feature. Peel just doesn't do what I want. I'd like to be able to set it up like my Logitech harmony, so one button will turn on everything to the correct input. It does this for cable tv, but I'd like it to setup all the correct inputs for my ps3, computer, and Wii. Plus, I'd like an on screen remote, not just buttons with pictures of tv shows. Can anyone recommend a better app?
Also, I also rooted, and thinking about installing the latest sungsonic, but will it stop the ir blaster from working? I know most rom's do.
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Thanks for all the input. I appreciate it. I'm not disappointed with my purchase. I knew it's not the fastest out there, but it serves it's purpose. I'm still not impressed with the remote feature. Peel just doesn't do what I want. I'd like to be able to set it up like my Logitech harmony, so one button will turn on everything to the correct input. It does this for cable tv, but I'd like it to setup all the correct inputs for my ps3, computer, and Wii. Plus, I'd like an on screen remote, not just buttons with pictures of tv shows. Can anyone recommend a better app?
Also, I also rooted, and thinking about installing the latest sungsonic, but will it stop the ir blaster from working? I know most rom's do.
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There are other remote apps, but i think they cost around 50 or so, and i have never used one, perhaps someone else on here has. I wanna say someone said they liked it better, but it may have been another forum.
Just looked it up, its Samsung remote touchsquid, or something along those lines. Either way, that's a hearty price.
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Edit: yeah it does stop it. Tab2lite, and at least one of the newer stockRoms has an it add-on. Sorry, i forgot what its called.
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I'm in the market for a 7 inch tablet. I've narrowed it down between the two. I've done a lot of research, and wanted to know your opinion. I know the nexus has the better processor, better resolution, and better os support. It doesn't have an ir blaster. I want to be able to use it to control my home entertainment setup. Does it work will with the tab 2? Thoughts?
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I think it's too late, I recommend you to wait to the tab 3 and the next generation of the nexus 7
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I was considering either the nexus 7 or tab 2 also after my kindle fire broke about 2 months ago. I ended up choosing the galaxy tab 2 due to the sd card slot, the rear camera, and the ir blaster. I personally love it and it is working great. I mainly use it for gaming, music, and youtube and it handle all of those tasks great. I love how i can store my music on an sd card which allows me to have more storage space for apps and games. It plays all the games i have tried great ( which include gta 3, dead trigger, survivalcraft, scribblenauts, mini motor racing, riptide gp, and star wars pinball, which are fairly demanding games) and video playback is great. The peel app works great and is easy to pair with your home entertainment system. With all these features and good performance i dont see the need to get a nexus 7 and i would definietly recommend the galaxy tab 2.
The tab 2 is also $20 cheaper than the nexus at the moment at $179.
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The more and more I use the tab 2, the more I love it. I really appreciate the touch squid app suggestion. I have the demo downloaded, and so far, it's working great. I also have my receiver (which is network capable) setup with my tab, so I can stream pandora anywhere in the house, and have full control without being in that room. I'm currently installing zone 2 speakers outside in my patio area. Anyway, 50 bucks to spend on a remote app is a little much, but if there isn't anything else that is better, I might just bite the bullet. I'm still searching, but if anyone else has any other programs they want to suggest, I'd love to hear it.
Another side question, I know you guys said most of the roms break the ir blaster. Any way I can tell which ones will break it? I'm rooted and itching to flash one, but I need the ir blaster.
dougstoner said:
The more and more I use the tab 2, the more I love it. I really appreciate the touch squid app suggestion. I have the demo downloaded, and so far, it's working great. I also have my receiver (which is network capable) setup with my tab, so I can stream pandora anywhere in the house, and have full control without being in that room. I'm currently installing zone 2 speakers outside in my patio area. Anyway, 50 bucks to spend on a remote app is a little much, but if there isn't anything else that is better, I might just bite the bullet. I'm still searching, but if anyone else has any other programs they want to suggest, I'd love to hear it.
Another side question, I know you guys said most of the roms break the ir blaster. Any way I can tell which ones will break it? I'm rooted and itching to flash one, but I need the ir blaster.
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Tab2lite and microdelta(maybe haven't tested it) are the only jelly bean roms , that i know of, that have ir support. There may be some ICS stock ROMs, not sure. Personally, i would suggest trying microdelta if it works, because tab2lite is based on an early leek and was slower than stock, for me anyways.
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