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After reading many posts, some are deciding to keep it and some don't. Let's start a poll!
You might not get too many ex-owners as they won't be on this forum anymore.
Still, I'd love to get a poll of just how many users are out there, and how many have modded it. I can't go on firmware downloads as there could be multiple downloads from the same person.
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You might not get too many ex-owners as they won't be on this forum anymore.
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Good point! As long as you are not a ex-owner, we are good!
I was an owner, then became an ex-owner, then an owner again.
I got my first one in November when Sears first had them. This was before there was really any mods going on. I kept it about a week and liked it except the WiFi would error out most of the time. I returned it and got a Hauwei S7. The S7 was actually pretty nice as it had a good out-of-the-box experience (full market, gapps, etc...), but in the end the terrible battery life got me to return it.
So I got another gtab after monitoring these forums and seeing such good progress with the mods. I got it home and the touch screen just didn't work right (top half hardly responded to touch). I exchanged it the next day and everything worked on this one except it would not wake from sleep. I tried all of the various ROMs on it and was happy, but after a week or two the sleep issue just got too annoying for me so I returned it again. Finally I seem to have one where everything works - no Wifi, sleep, or touch screen issues so far.
Right now I've just side loaded some apps I like to use, but otherwise it's completely stock. I was planning to put the VegaN ROM on it after the OTA update on Dec 19th or 20th comes out just so I can check it out on a stock tab, but I don't think I can wait and will probably update it this weekend.
Owner here then after the new tegra devices...I'll be an ex owner but then my son will be a new owner.
Man! I'm disappointed! With the title I was hoping we were gonna have a rumble!
WWE presents! The Tablet Wars!
Me, I will be in the audience watching. I'm too old to rumble anymore
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I was an owner, then became an ex-owner, then an owner again.
I got my first one in November when Sears first had them. This was before there was really any mods going on. I kept it about a week and liked it except the WiFi would error out most of the time. I returned it and got a Hauwei S7. The S7 was actually pretty nice as it had a good out-of-the-box experience (full market, gapps, etc...), but in the end the terrible battery life got me to return it.
So I got another gtab after monitoring these forums and seeing such good progress with the mods. I got it home and the touch screen just didn't work right (top half hardly responded to touch). I exchanged it the next day and everything worked on this one except it would not wake from sleep. I tried all of the various ROMs on it and was happy, but after a week or two the sleep issue just got too annoying for me so I returned it again. Finally I seem to have one where everything works - no Wifi, sleep, or touch screen issues so far.
Right now I've just side loaded some apps I like to use, but otherwise it's completely stock. I was planning to put the VegaN ROM on it after the OTA update on Dec 19th or 20th comes out just so I can check it out on a stock tab, but I don't think I can wait and will probably update it this weekend.
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In case you haven't seen it there's a thread on a fix for 'touch sensitivity' in this forum.
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I'm a big fan of CM, so I'm hoping to see improvements.. That said, I'm a total VEGAn. The only thing that'll get me to replace it.. is new better equipment... easier said than done just yet.
Still own it ...
The hardware is good, the only issue is the software part. I'm
in for the long run ... most likely Viewsonic or others will release
a update that will make the gtab run better ..
Now it's a waiting game.
I am in the in between keeping it and taking it back. I am going out of town tomorrow, and the battery life on this will keep me occupied on the plane. Wish it would play x264 to make up for the lack of quality of the screen but an optimized rom wont be out by tomorrow. I am going to be buying a nook color soon in a few weeks because I think I am more into 7" tablets after playing with it in the store.
As long as it is not a hardware defect, I am definitely keeping it as I am not a big fan of ipad
I am happy with the the vegan rom and the screen issue doesn't bother much anyways.
Brought it home and loaded "XDA special ROMs" right after charge hit 100%. No looking back since.
Thinking of selling my dell XT 12" laptop to buy 2nd GTab.
i'm keeping mine until there are better ones. probably a couple months from now when the android tablets start to stabilize and there's good competition, prices will drop and should see some really good hardware. then i'll probably pass this one off to someone else in the family.
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i'm keeping mine until there are better ones. probably a couple months from now when the android tablets start to stabilize and there's good competition, prices will drop and should see some really good hardware. then i'll probably pass this one off to someone else in the family.
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+1. Was pretty much always my plan. But this has been a lot more fun in the meantime than I had been expecting!
Planning on keeping mine. Still on TnT Lite 2.0. Wondering which ROM to do next.
I had one but returned it to Sears after a week. The screen would not respond quickly to input. I ran Vegan with Launcher Pro. I'm picking up the B&N nook color since I see Froyo is coming in January. The 7" form seems to be best for my household.
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I might be returning mine tomorrow office depot up the street from my house where I bought it pulled it for a manufacters recall and offered me my money back, which makes me think that this is more than a software issue that an update can't fix.
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I had one but returned it to Sears after a week. The screen would not respond quickly to input. I ran Vegan with Launcher Pro. I'm picking up the B&N nook color since I see Froyo is coming in January. The 7" form seems to be best for my household.
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There is a thread with a fix for those having that issue. Basically, add an empty text file named calibration.ini to the root of sdcard2 (your micro SD card) then reboot and don't touch the screen while it boots. You should see great improvement. Then delete the file or add a .bak to the file name so calibration does not run again unless you need it after a rom flash.
Loaded tnt lite... then vegan....have had no problems, so I'm keeping it.
So I loved my Gtab but I just couldn't stand the screen . I tried so many times to look past it and a couple times to actually replace it. I ended up picking up the xoom on a contract from vzw. I wanted to thank roebeet, rothnic, gojimi and everyone else that made the tablet useable. NOW DITCH THE GTAB AND START DEVELOPING FOR THE XOOM! LOL
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see ya........
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So I loved my Gtab but I just couldn't stand the screen . I tried so many times to look past it and a couple times to actually replace it. I ended up picking up the xoom on a contract from vzw. I wanted to thank roebeet, rothnic, gojimi and everyone else that made the tablet useable. NOW DITCH THE GTAB AND START DEVELOPING FOR THE XOOM! LOL
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First you're going to need to get that SD card slot working...
thank you
Bought the xoom on release day, returned it yesterday. I could not justify the expense of over 1000 between the 599 price tag and 2 year Verizon data plan. Tablet looked great, love honeycomb but the rest seemed rushed. No flash,SD card and I would have to send it in for up to a week for 4g, something I could replace myself in 15 min.
I will keep my g tablet and if honeycomb becomes available then even better. In all honestly the xoom really made me appreciate my ipad even more.
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So I loved my Gtab but I just couldn't stand the screen . I tried so many times to look past it and a couple times to actually replace it. I ended up picking up the xoom on a contract from vzw. I wanted to thank roebeet, rothnic, gojimi and everyone else that made the tablet useable. NOW DITCH THE GTAB AND START DEVELOPING FOR THE XOOM! LOL
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What was it about the Gtab screen that drove you so nuts? Did you need to do a lot of viewing at angles?
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So true, but being a 'Google experience' device I don't think I'll be waiting long.
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For leaving? My pleasure!
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Bought the xoom on release day, returned it yesterday. I could not justify the expense of over 1000 between the 599 price tag and 2 year Verizon data plan. Tablet looked great, love honeycomb but the rest seemed rushed. No flash,SD card and I would have to send it in for up to a week for 4g, something I could replace myself in 15 min.
I will keep my g tablet and if honeycomb becomes available then even better. In all honestly the xoom really made me appreciate my ipad even more.
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I played with it at Best Buys. Loved the build quality, hated the price. I walked away content with my g-tablet. 400 more than the gtab is insane. I was almost out the woods until I got home, checked out xda, and saw Motorola had made the mistake of posting coupon code applicable to the xoom for 20% off. 600 seemed more reasonable. I hurried to order but unfortunately was too late. They shut it down.
*shakes angry fist at robeet for being lucky enough to squeeze in his order*
I'm still debating on the Xoom, but keeping the GTAB regardless
I mentioned in the Xoom forum that I jumped on the $600 deal in the Moto store, back on Thursday. Allegedly it should ship tomorrow (that's assuming that they don't cancel the order -I'm still not convinced that they won't).
Even if it ships, I haven't decided yet if I'll keep it or re-sell it. It's a nice device, but even at $600 it's got issues right now like the microSD slot. But I'm not getting rid of my GTAB, regardless - it's staying put. I got a great deal on it, plus I've really beaten it up over the months.
Sooner or later we'll have a HC port and the device, I think. If not the Xoom, then whatever harmony-based device happens to get it ported. I think it will happen, eventually.
EDIT: I just read cjackxiii's post, after I posted mine. If it happens to ship and I re-sell it, I'll post it here first before fleaBay. I'm still mulling it over - I went over to Best Buy again to look it over, but it's hard to look at things like specific apps that way.
Waiting for the full system dump from your Zoom.
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it would be up for about an hour before the cease and desist emails from Moto showed up.
Even at the pricing error of $600 Xoom is not worth the premium. At $800 it's a joke. G-Tab is $343 right now at 6th ave.
the Xoom is super, but
I miss my Gtab. Wednesday night what I thought was my bullet proof Gtablet had an encounter with my floor. It was short fall from my lap as I had fallen asleep on my couch with the tab in my lap, it slide down a blanket helping reduce the impact.
The Gtab landed display face down. It really was a minor hit, causing me great surprise to see that it would not boot. After investigating further I found it is booting the display is all white.I assume the display is gone.
So, I decide on ordering a Xoom. The xoom is fantastic, the display is sharp and crisp with great color, large viewing angle. better in every way than the in house Ipad. I compared the two under an 8X Loupe the Xoom has much better Acutance and color saturation than the Ipad. Blazing fast, really a great unit, but I miss my Gtab the screen didn't really bother me. Side by side with the Xoom really does show how bad the display is. I still want her back.
Bottom line I hope to replace or repair my Gtab, I will keep the Xoom for work. The Gtab is my toy. Thanks to the great developers on this forum, I have enjoyed that tablet for hours in the evening the last updates had her running sweet. If we are fortunate enough to get HC ported by the guys here it will only be that much better.
Yes the Xoom is a much better unit, given the price it should be. Is it 2 times better no, but that extra 10% to 20% seems to come with a substantial premium with technology and automobiles. The gtab is still the bargain king in my opinion. Looking forward to have a working gtab soon.
To the OP if your going to ditch that gtab shoot me a pm with a price
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So I loved my Gtab but I just couldn't stand the screen . I tried so many times to look past it and a couple times to actually replace it. I ended up picking up the xoom on a contract from vzw. I wanted to thank roebeet, rothnic, gojimi and everyone else that made the tablet useable. NOW DITCH THE GTAB AND START DEVELOPING FOR THE XOOM! LOL
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I'm curious, how are you planing on using the Xoom? I use my Gtab as a remote desktop interface for my office computer. I spend most of my time running from office to office and never get back to my own where I have the network authority to do my job. It has been a real time saver - once VPN encryption was shoehorned back into the kernel (thank you again Clemsyn). Other than this one function, I really do not have a use for a tablet.
Xoom's pricing wouldn't be so bad if they can just get their Wifi only version out! I jumped on the Moto coupon deal but it was too late.
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Even at the pricing error of $600 Xoom is not worth the premium. At $800 it's a joke. G-Tab is $343 right now at 6th ave.
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The hardware is definitely a step above the gtab, especially with the camera's, and the screen if you put that at about 125$, and about 100$ for the GPS, and 3G/4G your at just about 600$. I would probably jump at the deal but cant justify another 10 in tab unless it is an unbelievable deal.
Hi guys.
I was going to go purchase the TF101 this week, but I am now in 2 minds whether to wait for the 201.
The problem with me is, when I want something, I have to have it like yesterday. The other problem is, when will it be released here in the U.K?
I really don't like waiting, but I also don't want to be getting a device that is going to be crap in 6 months.
Any advice?
P.S did I say I really don't like waiting, lol
Seg
i played with the new transformer prime at my local gamestop and while the processor is really snappy with everything compared to the original and the screen is alot brighter and slightly clearer, i dont think its worth the extra $200. i bought mine for 299 at gamestop on their black friday sale and i couldnt be happier. The original transformer is a great device. personally, i dont see much benefit for me with a new transformer :].
hope i helped out.
oh yea, the new transformer is a little thinner but its not amazingly thinner. overall good product but not worth the upgrade yet especially with all the dev for the original transformer
Kind of money question, if you can get the prime then buy it, its already available for preorder..
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Thanks guys.
The 101 is currently retailer here between £274 to £330. While the 201 is going to be $499 which I believe works out to be £320 roughly. So with that in mind the 101 should drop in price too, but like I say, I really can't wait to get my hands on one. I have spent the last week and a half watching and reading reviews between the Xoom, Iconia A500 and the 101 and just want to get my hands round one of these gorgeous devices having decided to go with the 101.
So I just don't know......lol. Decissions, decissions
I will put money on it that your $499 will turn out to be more like £400. You cant ever do a straight currency conversion between the states and here, taxes are different for a start. The 101 will be no more "crap" in 6 months time than it is today. If it suits you now then buy one, if it doesn't then hang back. There will always be something newer and better just round the corner so you would never buy anything if you always waited on the latest.
FWIW the last update to the 101 pretty much sorted everything right out. The issues I have with it now are so minor they aren't worth mentioning. ICS when it comes will probably just break everything again so I am in no hurry for it.
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I will put money on it that your $499 will turn out to be more like £400. You cant ever do a straight currency conversion between the states and here, taxes are different for a start. The 101 will be no more "crap" in 6 months time than it is today. If it suits you now then buy one, if it doesn't then hang back. There will always be something newer and better just round the corner so you would never buy anything if you always waited on the latest.
FWIW the last update to the 101 pretty much sorted everything right out. The issues I have with it now are so minor they aren't worth mentioning. ICS when it comes will probably just break everything again so I am in no hurry for it.
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Thanks man.
I have only just in the last few days decided to go with the 101, but obviously with the imminent 201, this kinda got me thinking. I didn't know there were any real issues with the 101 as, like I say just decided within the last few days and so, haven't really got round to reading the threads yet. Yeah it would be nice to have the latest and greatest, but that never comes without issues. I would be more than happy with the 101, pretty much fallen in love with it and thats without even handling one yet.
Like I said though, I just didnt want to purchase something that will be obsolete in 6 months.
I think you have just made my mind up though V8Code......I'm gonna get the 101.
Can you tell me the advantages to rooting the 101? I previously had the HD2 and the Galaxys S2. I used to flash different roms on the HD2 more or less every week. The Galaxy S2 I only rooted though to play Tegra 2 games.
Thanks
Seg
Asus said they plan to keep the TF at $399 as like a "lower end" model with the TFP at 499 / 599 as the high end premium model. If you can i would recommend forking up the extra because it is newer, quad core and should get updates for longer. If not there is nothing wrong with the transformer as it is.
I'm a bit of of an A/V person and chomping at the bit to get a Prime. It's told it has much better A (sound quality) and V (better video). Also, the prospect of plugging in a USB drive and playing Blu-Ray rips. That's just nerdvana.
Anyway, bump on the stability of the latest release. Everything is very good. I agree ICS will probably jack it up, but I'm going to take it regardless.
I'm in the market for both at the moment (my brother wants a TF101).
Get the 201 !!
Check this out
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/11/asus-transformer-prime-review/
Well thanks for all the advice guys. Well I couldn't wait could I. Just ordered it tonight, going to pick up tommorrow. Yippeee, can't wait.
Thanks again
Seg
Seg2012 said:
Well thanks for all the advice guys. Well I couldn't wait could I. Just ordered it tonight, going to pick up tommorrow. Yippeee, can't wait.
Thanks again
Seg
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Where did you preorder it in the UK?
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Where did you preorder it in the UK?
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Sorry mate. I should have been a bit more clear. I ordered the TF101 not the 201.
Sorry
Seg
I had exactly the same thing in mind. I wanted the prime, but I think it will land at £499 which is way too rich for my blood. I bought the tf101 last week for £279.99 from play.com.
So far I'm fairly happy, although at times it seems less responsive than my defy running cyanogen. I am looking forward to the ics update... And the potential for cm9.
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I had exactly the same thing in mind. I wanted the prime, but I think it will land at £499 which is way too rich for my blood. I bought the tf101 last week for £279.99 from play.com.
So far I'm fairly happy, although at times it seems less responsive than my defy running cyanogen. I am looking forward to the ics update... And the potential for cm9.
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Well i have got mine. Even better to see it for real. So far very happy. Turned on and instantly wanted to update. Not only once but twice. Now on 3.2.1. So far so good, just setting everything up.
Seg
I just bought the TF101 for my wife's birthday in November. Got it on Craigslist w/ the dock for $375 and 8 month left on the warranty from Best Buy. It was a bit of a disappointment running a version of Prime. I just flashed Revolver 3.9.5 and it seems to be a bit more promising, but still not as fluid as I expected. Things should get better with ICS, as phones did with going to Gingerbread from Froyo. The biggest drawback in seems to be playback of 1080p video. I know netbooks have a problem with this, and its asking a lot from a tablet to do this as well. But i have a GoPro Hero 2, and it would be great to view what you shot skiing on a tablet with out it being choppy to the point of being un-watchable. So if the prime is up to this with its Tegra 3 processor, the TF101 is back on the market. If not, the TF101 is just like our SGS phones vs. the SGS II. Good enough to make the skip to the next generation bearable.
My rule of thumb is almost always get yesterday's model. You can get it for cheaper and it is just as good. If you always for today's model, then you will never be happy because tomorrow's model will be here in just a few short months.
I don't plan on ditching my TF101 anytime soon. And even if I finally decide to get a newer model, I will still keep this one. Beside my phone, I've never had anything else that's travels everywhere with me like the TF.
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Sorry mate. I should have been a bit more clear. I ordered the TF101 not the 201.
Sorry
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Oh, OK. No problem
Does anyone know if the prime can handle HD videos better, I struggle to play mkv files even at 720p on the transformer, it plays avi files fine in dice player. But not mkv.
i have just ordered the Tf101.
the prime may have a better processor but at the moment its Sd card slot is disabled and it only has 1 speaker, unlike the previous model which has 2.
dont worry about HD playback, there are various apps on the market that cna play back 1080p HD video even if the native app cant.
your basically paying around £100 extra for the tegra 3...
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Does anyone know if the prime can handle HD videos better, I struggle to play mkv files even at 720p on the transformer, it plays avi files fine in dice player. But not mkv.
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I have got Toy Story 3 720 running nice, just need the audio now,lol
Hey everyone,
Just got one of these for free for buying the Samsung camera I wanted... lol. Now I thought about selling it, but since it price dropped to 150 in Canada I was thinking of buying another and giving them to my niece and nephew (brother's, age four and two) and my nephew and niece (sister's, age four and one). Now the latter already uses an iphone for games and sort of gets it. So I think he could transition into this easily enough. The former, not much, but my brother has a tab and he could show them and so could I, etc.
All in all, I am just wondering how kid friendly it is. I don't plan to deviate from stock roms, just because I know there can sometimes be issues. Might get rid of stupid heavy touchwiz and make sure it's on JB, but that is it. And possibly a dumb question, but if I root and start removing preloaded apps, is that OK, or will it have adverse effects?
What about apps for them? Parental lock?
If it is all terrible, I may just wait a year for a new generation.
The other thing is that I would needed cases for them, preferably on the sturdier. Otterboxes seem to be impossible to find, at least in Canada. Anything else in the tougher case area? Even though it is close to Christmas, waiting isn't much of an issue.
I did find these and they look nice enough: http://www.amazon.ca/Fosmon-Revolvi...2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1355546811&sr=1-2
But I am worried as far as actual drop protection goes. These kids are pretty good with the stuff, nothing has been broken yet, but I am paranoid, yet I keep all my devices naked...
Any help and pointers are appreciated. I am on a budget of a hundred per kid, so this just about works out.
Oh and if this is in the wrong section, then I am very sorry.
Excellent for kids. I know a 5yr old that uses it like a pro...and it took maybe an hour to get totally acclimated to it.
Thank you. Any specific reasons? Any clue about case?
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Thank you. Any specific reasons? Any clue about case?
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i got this one from amazon and it works quite well..doubles as a stand as well....can't find the 7" version, but it's basically this:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...r=8-1&keywords=samsung+galaxy+tab+2+case+pink
also get yourself a good screen protector... zaggshield has been on it since day one and it's great.
Thanks bud. I dont really like Zagg, but I can get some from work for cheap.
Try an app called kids place. Locks the device down to only apps you allow to be run and even works after a reboot and is pin protected.
If the child clicks an advert on a game or clicks to buy more coins on an app it stops that, although it stops the whole app and has to be started again
Sent from my Samsung Note II.
Thanks. that helps a lot. making me feel better about this already.
I'll have to play with it and go from there.
since I am rooting, I am going to install an ad blocker too.
I bought this tab for my daughter on her 3rd birthday she uses it fine. I got a military shield off amazon and a folding leather case off ebay, we have had no problems at all just a reboot from time to time to clear the memory
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Awesome. Thanks for the good news guys.
It's perfect for kids! With its compact size, great price and massive app/games range, it's ideal for kids!
Ages 4 and 2, no I wouldn't do any normal tablet for them, Walmart has a cheap tablet IIRC it's called Nabi (see if you can find the first version) they have released a version 2 now with the tegra 3 quad-core and it has this big rubber "bumper" case that makes it way more "kid friendly" kids that age WILL destroy a tablet in no time if not watched closely so go with the one meant for them.
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Ages 4 and 2, no I wouldn't do any normal tablet for them, Walmart has a cheap tablet IIRC it's called Nabi (see if you can find the first version) they have released a version 2 now with the tegra 3 quad-core and it has this big rubber "bumper" case that makes it way more "kid friendly" kids that age WILL destroy a tablet in no time if not watched closely so go with the one meant for them.
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I could not find the original Nabi and also it sounded like a POS. Nabi 2 is more expensive and it is not like I did not find some half decent cases for the tab2. I just wanted to hear from others. Thanks for your input, but it is too late to stop me. I have already invested the 400 total on this. 100 per kid, just my budget
My 4 and 7 year old use mine all the time. I put it in an Otterbox......and keep an eye on them.:cyclops:
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My 4 and 7 year old use mine all the time. I put it in an Otterbox......and keep an eye on them.:cyclops:
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Man I want an otterbox for it but its 70 on Amazon. We have one for the S3 and ipod touch we have but my thunderbolt doesn't have one for the extended battery (which sucks) but oh well
About a month ago I noticed a story about an HP 7" tablet with decent specs, but it's low resolution screen and poor build quality made it weak competitor. So, I just found out that Walmart will be selling a Tegra 3 tablet with similar specs to the Nexus 7 for $150. The kicker is that it has a microSD slot, rear-facing camera AND HDMI out.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23/hisense-sero-7-lt-pro-tablets/#continued
I was waiting for news about the follow-up to the Nexus 7, but with nothing on the horizon I'm tempted to check out one of these tablets. The ability to hook the tablet to my TV for gaming with a Bluetooth controller outweighs the fast Android updates. Especially it if manages to get some developer support.
For $99 I might have to check one out.
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About a month ago I noticed a story about an HP 7" tablet with decent specs, but it's low resolution screen and poor build quality made it weak competitor. So, I just found out that Walmart will be selling a Tegra 3 tablet with similar specs to the Nexus 7 for $150. The kicker is that it has a microSD slot, rear-facing camera AND HDMI out.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23/hisense-sero-7-lt-pro-tablets/#continued
I was waiting for news about the follow-up to the Nexus 7, but with nothing on the horizon I'm tempted to check out one of these tablets. The ability to hook the tablet to my TV for gaming with a Bluetooth controller outweighs the fast Android updates. Especially it if manages to get some developer support.
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Just recently heard about this and I am extremely intrigued by this tablet (Hisense Sero Pro is the one for $150).. I was considering riding it out for a new Nexus 7, have been tablet-less for a bit now, but it was not a huge priority for me as it seems that chance has slowed down. Seeing this tablet and the specs, for such a great price, seems too good to be true in a way. I am hoping some people are going to get their hands on it over the next few days and hear some reviews. That price tag and those specs are tempting me :laugh:
Few custom ROMs and unknown update frequency.
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Just recently heard about this and I am extremely intrigued by this tablet (Hisense Sero Pro is the one for $150).. I was considering riding it out for a new Nexus 7, have been tablet-less for a bit now, but it was not a huge priority for me as it seems that chance has slowed down. Seeing this tablet and the specs, for such a great price, seems too good to be true in a way. I am hoping some people are going to get their hands on it over the next few days and hear some reviews. That price tag and those specs are tempting me :laugh:
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I too feel the temptation, however imagine how you would feel if everyone upgraded to the new Nexus 7 with a full HD screen and you were stuck with a $150 device that was on par with the N7 minus the giant user base. I think those looking to upgrade should hold on for now.
Sd card
Being able to use a TV doesn't do anything for me but having the card reader built in..
This is something Nexus will likely never have.
I think the 7 inch size is just about perfect.
Now if I just had a reason to go to Wal Mart...
If I did & could check out one of these out.. there could go next week's lunch money.
Although... the name "Hisense Sero Pro" doesn't sound nearly as awesome as the infamous Ainol Fire.
I just picked up the Pro for $150 beans but haven't opened it up yet. Wally gives you 15 days to return, so I'm gonna' see if the tab gets any XDA love. If it does, I'll still keep my N7 but give my Gtab 2 to my wife replacing an aging Nook Color.
I'm hoping that its similarity to N7 specs makes it easy to root and build roms. I don't even know if the bootloader is locked or not??? Hopefully, some people will start to buy it and we see some development feedback over the next few days. :laugh:
Looks like a pretty solid tab for the bucks and even if the current N7 comes down to about $150, if the Hisense gets any decent dev support, it will still be a good deal with the extra features that aren't available on the N7.
EDIT: In another thread, someone suggested giving motochopper a try for root. It looks like motochopper for the N7 doesn't unlock the bootloader, so you don't lose your data. But, who knows if it will work for the Hisense, maybe I'll give it a try if no other solutions materialize over the next few days. Stuff like this travels fast on the internet, so I'm optimistic.
Mike T
Looks like a very good tablet for the price, has good features would definitely pick one up if I get a chance. It would make a very good present for my girlfriend as she always wanted something like a nexus 7
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webdroidmt said:
I just picked up the Pro for $150 beans but haven't opened it up yet. Wally gives you 15 days to return, so I'm gonna' see if the tab gets any XDA love. If it does, I'll still keep my N7 but give my Gtab 2 to my wife replacing an aging Nook Color.
I'm hoping that its similarity to N7 specs makes it easy to root and build roms. I don't even know if the bootloader in locked or not??? Hopefully, some people will start to buy it and we see some development feedback over the next few days. :laugh:
Looks like a pretty solid tab for the bucks and even if the current N7 comes down to about $150, if the Hisense gets any decent dev support, it will still be a good deal with the extra features that aren't available on the N7.
Mike T
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I am having no luck thus far finding a place locally that I could buy it.. It seems the Wally site is not even showing an option to buy it online, though it is listed on the site. If you get the chance to open it up soon and try it out, PLEASE share your thoughts with us if you are able to.
Luna_Sky said:
I am having no luck thus far finding a place locally that I could buy it.. It seems the Wally site is not even showing an option to buy it online, though it is listed on the site. If you get the chance to open it up soon and try it out, PLEASE share your thoughts with us if you are able to.
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As mentioned, I'm probably gonna' hold off on opening it for at least a few days. It looks like for the time being, Wally only has it available in-store. Maybe, they're waiting for more allocation from Hisense before they make it avail online. I guess I'm fortunate that I have 2 fairly large Walmart stores within a few miles of each other. Hopefully, you'll find one soon.
If you haven't already seen this, here's another XDA thread you can follow. I'm sure over the next few days, we'll see more people buying them, therefore, more info and hopefully...ROOT! :good:
EDIT: Sorry, forgot the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2284022
Mike T
Local Walmarts have them. BUT. They keep them "in the back" for some reason and had none on display. Be persistent and it might help to take along a model number and UPC. Crazy good deal so far.
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Local Walmarts have them. BUT. They keep them "in the back" for some reason and had none on display. Be persistent and it might help to take along a model number and UPC. Crazy good deal so far.
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As I mentioned in a previous post, my local Walmart had them in display cases with other tabs. I guess as usual, YMMV.
Also. forum member tharien has already managed to gain root. Those that are interested, check out link below and please click the thanks button for him. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41803251&postcount=37
EDIT: Root and CWM recovery have been achieved!
Mike T
Nothing but the Nexus brand for me for as long as I'm with Android. Never used the HDMI on my Iconia and I only used the back camera like 5 times in 2 years. Though I think I'd get this to replace my mother's aging Nook Color. No need to spend extra money on shipping for something that she wouldn't notice.
As someone mentioned earlier - having the SD card is something that a Nexus device is extremely unlikely to ever have, so if there's at least root, I'm probably in for this one.
I'm testing an AT&T Galaxy S 4 right now (coming from my Nexus 4....) and it's a work device, so I can't root. I've actually been impressed with things I'm able to do nowadays without needing root. The only things I'm hating is the notification drawer garbage and ability to use custom lockscreen shortcuts like I have on CM10.1. Other than that, I've been able to do everything I need to get it to look pretty much like my Nexus 4 does. Oh, and being unable to remove the AT&T and Samsung crapware are a pain, too.
I bit the bullet and picked one (the PRO) up today sight unseen.
Holy Crap.
It's a SOLID build, feels good, LOOKS GOOD. Pretty much Pure Google. It does have a Sams and Walmart app on it (which can be EASILY uninstalled). stuck in a 64gb card and.. wow. Oh, incase you wonder, the extra button on the screen... screen shot button.
This is a winner. Just need to find a case for it (It's a TINY bit wider and longer than the N7)
Box UPC
In case anyone else is having trouble with their local walmart looking this up, the actual UPC on the box is: 854098003418
The "Walmart Product Code" (551515189) from Walmart.com came up in their scanner at my local store, sort of, but didn't actually tell if they had any inventory or not. The clerk was nice enough to unlock and check the cases without me needing to ask. They had 4 BTW, 3 now, in Coralville, IA.
This one was in the case, right next to the Nexus 7's and 10's (irony thy name is WalMart) about 15 of the LT and 8 or 9 PRO. Now anyone know of a case that will fit?
Additional irony, stack of Nexus 7 chargers (hi power ones, with usb cable) clearance out at $10.
Just checked it and YouTube it. Looks very nice and all. Nice specs and price (Pro one). I would buy the Pro one if I didn't already have my Nexus 7. With that HDMI, I'll be killing hard in DeadZone on my big led tv. Ty and bookmarked.
Anyone know if this will be sold in Canada? I don't think they are selling it here, at least not yet.
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