[Q] Sell my ipad2? - Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys
I'm a massive fan of android, i have a 64GB iPad 2 but I'm bored with no jailbreak... would it be worth selling iPad for an eeepad?
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I don't want to be presumptuous, but I think this is the wrong place for an objective answer. So if I have to play the Oracle (Matrix ), I would say "but you already know the answer to your question".
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"You have already made the choice, now you have to understand it" - The Oracle
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True, I know some people have used an iPad too though so they might be able to compare
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On a serious note, i have used both but ultimatley they both have their strengths and weaknesses. For me one of the biggest things android has is Flash, having an iPhone searching the web can be a very frustrating experience - same applies to the iPad.
They are both brilliant gadgets i think it just depends what you want to use it for.
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P.s. the iPhone is going at the ealiest oppertunity!

It would be for browsing, Twitter, Facebook. Don't game that much
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It would be for browsing, Twitter, Facebook. Don't game that much
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So my opinion (and just my opinion) the Transformer would suit you well. With the widgets to enhance twitter and facebook and the browser having flash you would be sorted.
Although the system is not to the same refinement as the Ipad yet, ie you may get the odd fc but Android is only going to improve with time and will eventually overtake ios (in my opinion)
Thats my opinon anyways. (Did i already say that?)
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I got a galaxy s 2 as my phone and I love android so i think its a winner
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I got a galaxy s 2 as my phone and I love android so i think its a winner
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Getting my wife the s 2 , she has an iphone now so im hoping she will hate it and pass it to me wishful thinking...
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Funny, I just shipped out my iPad 2 this morning and I'm a huge Apple guy.
Two biggest things for me were the higher resolution and the expandability... (microsd, dock, usb ports, sd card slot....)
I'll re-evaluate iPad when the higher resolution screen comes out but I doubt they will ever include a memory card slot. (Hope I'm wrong.)
However, my Transformer isn't completely safe either! He's lucky the Samsung doesn't have a memory card slot or usb.

I love Apple too but I've been using my sgs2 and android and I love all the customisation.
Do you miss the iPad?
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Hmmmm...think about it, people. Can we really have TOO many toys? As the proud ower of two NCs, a GTab and a TF it's like Christmas everyday! lol
And educational. (That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!)

@Guitarfreak26
Well, I just shipped it this morning but I haven't really used it much since I got the Transformer.
I wish there was a way to sync my Yahoo calendar to the nice Honeycomb calendaring app, but other than that, not really.
I mean, there are plenty of cool things on the iPad but they were things I thought I'd use but never did.
(iTunes? Nope, use my iPhone or Nano. Airplay, never use it. Games? Keep buying them on sale but hardly ever play them. I'd trade all of that stuff for a microsd slot and hdmi out without adapters... And I did! )

Where did you sell? Ebay?
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No, an excellent board I frequent named Ars Technica.
eBay has gone to hell.... Buyer traffic seems way down and the fees are out of hand.
(Especially nice when eBay takes its pound of flesh and then their company PayPal takes ANOTHER big chunk.)

I agree about ebay....
Do you find yourself using the dock much?
I think i found out about the ipads usefulness when i went a convention last weekend, i tried to find a website where i could watch a few episodes of Monk and nothing would work because of no flash!!

No, I don't use the dock too much... Mostly as a charging station. But then again I haven't been on any trips since I got it.
However, when I do use it I like it quite a bit. Nice having the extra battery, extra SD card storage, a decent keyboard and a very nice trackpad.
Yeah, I didn't think Flash would add that much but then I started using sites that require it and would find it hard to go back. And I especially don't want to go back to the lower resolution.
The form factor... I don't know. I like both. The iPad's shape is good for books and magazines, and the Transformer's is good for internet and movies. (And pretty much everything else.)

Thatll be amazing when 3.1 is out and supports the camera plug in etc...

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No, an excellent board I frequent named Ars Technica.
eBay has gone to hell.... Buyer traffic seems way down and the fees are out of hand.
(Especially nice when eBay takes its pound of flesh and then their company PayPal takes ANOTHER big chunk.)
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I just realized that! Almost 10% from eBay and another 5% from PayPal. That makes 15% off the total sales price, including shipping! I was shocked and appalled when I saw that. Resulted in a BIG loss when I sold my XOOM
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tips on future phone purchases

Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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I dont really care if it's not that popular.. its a bad ass phone.. I don't think theres any other phone I'd rather have
ummm.... what?
are you saying that there is no ads on the SGS II? Have you seen the tv ad making fun of the iphone?
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Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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Ummm you know its been on back order from tmobile customer loyalty since early December right? That usually means its kinda popular.
Samsung has been outselling apple... I doh?
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You must not watch TV. All three versions are all over the TV. Maybe you live under a rock!
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This is terrible advice. Don't buy something that isn't popular? Really? If I had gone by that rule I'd never have bought my HD2 or my Evo View & I'd have missed out on two excellent devices. Just because something is popular doesn't mean it's the best.
Here's some advice that everyone can follow- do your research, go to the store & play with different devices, and buy whichever one you like best.
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Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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excuse us for not following popular trend and buying into apple's half assed over priced crap
we arent as "creative" as you applers because not all of us use the exact same phone
thanks.
A while ago Engadget had an article on the best smartphones for the four major carriers and used this for the cover. It's definitely popular..
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Hd2 was one of the most popular phone at T-Mobile and it SUCKED for the AVERAGE CONSUMERS.
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Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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Well, I don't think thats a good advice, my advice is before buying a phone like the galaxy s2, look for issues about it in the internet and try it out before you buy it.
I regret saying that Engadget's article about the screen issue wasn't that noticeable and they had it on a really dark place etc. Now i'm noticing that every darn day.
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Hd2 was one of the most popular phone at T-Mobile and it SUCKED for the AVERAGE CONSUMERS.
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Cause the average consumer is dumber than dog ****.
Windows mobile is a slow and laggy phones. Phones should be released so they don't need to be hacked. It should be because the owner wants to. That's my opinion on it
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You know this is one of the most selling phones in the world right.... Right? Samsung has put millions in marketing and made a version for every major American carrier and is attempting to sell more than the original.... You are aware of that right? So you started this thread to be flamed.... Correct?
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This guy hasn't responded to a single post in his own thread. Obviously just trying to light a fire in the forum. CLOSE!
This has to be the best phone I've ever owned. I just upgraded from the sensation and it doesn't compare this phone is a monster. Don't need to root either after the update
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I got gotten damn it lol
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If you have not purchased one yet. I would suggest the GNEX. It has exceeded my expectations and ICS OS is pretty nice.
I would agree Nexii are amazing devices. But when I choose a device I take a look here on XDA, see what the development community is like and then i will get it

Nexus 7 owner thinking about getting infinity pad

Hi guys I have a nexus 7 got it on release . It is my first ever tablet I love it but I find myself using my gnex more than it .I feel like it is an over sized gnex rather than a true tablet . I recently sold my dell xps 15 z and I really need something I can use to do word documents check email tweet a bit Skype my girl friend etc ..I was wondering if selling my nexus 7 to get an infinity pad is a good idea?
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I was deciding between the Nexus 7 and the Transformer Infinity for my first tablet purchase. The iPad was out because of the closed ecosystem, and I have already paid for android apps on my phone that will scale up well once installed on the tablet. The Nexus 7 was almost a no brainer for me, it has a great price, quad-core processor, amazing screen and great software support from Google except for the lack of
1. MicroSD expandability (gameloft games on average take up at least 2 gigs of internal memory)
2. HDMI-out (with apps like Netflix, Hulu plus, and HBO go not to mention flash support, being able to output that to a TV screen is a huge plus)
For about twice as much as the Nexus 7, the Infinity offers a higher resolution screen that's also brighter powered by a top of the line quad core processor. It also includes a microSD slot, 8 mp camera, microHDMI out and the ability to expand via a mobile docking station that adds additional battery life, full sized USB OTG support and a SD slot. I have to say that all the additional features are worth the extra premium. I don't have to worry about storage space and the tablet functions much like a laptop replacement for me. If you're on the fence between the two, I'd say go for the Infinity.
Thanks dude yeah I have the nexus 7 now ...idk it just seems like an overweight galaxy nexus ....I'm really leaning on getting the tf700
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lesonal said:
Thanks dude yeah I have the nexus 7 now ...idk it just seems like an overweight galaxy nexus ....I'm really leaning on getting the tf700
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I had the same situation, I was wondering between Nexus 7 and Asus Infinity. Those were actually the only options I was considering.
Lets just say that finally the decision turned into Infinity because here in FInland cannot yet buy Nexus 7. Also because I already have a big screened phone (SGS3) i was thinking that the difference between phone and tablet would then be quite small.
My feelings are quite divided currently. On the other hand I love the screen, it is sharp and nice. I like to read books and magazines from it. But then on the other hand the Android system is very laggy. Not sure what is going on here but this is much worse than for example with Galaxy S 2 and no reason to put this on the same table with Galaxy S 3.
Also for example right now I just for some reason lost connection to wifi and this claims not in range. However I have Galaxy S 3 and ipad 1 just next to it and both are working just fine..
I truly hope this is just some sucky software, but currently can't say I am impressed...
Just watching videos about Nexus 7..should I..
Uhhhhhhh no one is answering my question !!!
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I probably wouldn't now drooling on nexus 7. Then again when get that in hands maybe start missing the screen on infinity
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Yeah, I had a nexus 7. It wasn't bad just didn't have enough space. It was surely an upgrade to the galaxy tab 8.9 I had before it. I gave my mom the nexus 7 when I picked up the Infinity, and the Infinity is great. The FFC on the Infinity is nice for Skype and the key-dock isn't bad. Its a little small but not hard to type on. I have extra-large glove sized hands and I never get typos on regular keyboards, but do get a few on the Infinity's. I wouln't want to write a novel on the Infinity but for short papers, emails, etc its not bad at all and beats onscreen keyboards hands down. Lots of luck in your decision making.
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Yeah, I had a nexus 7. It wasn't bad just didn't have enough space. It was surely an upgrade to the galaxy tab 8.9 I had before it. I gave my mom the nexus 7 when I picked up the Infinity, and the Infinity is great. The FFC on the Infinity is nice for Skype and the key-dock isn't bad. Its a little small but not hard to type on. I have extra-large glove sized hands and I never get typos on regular keyboards, but do get a few on the Infinity's. I wouln't want to write a novel on the Infinity but for short papers, emails, etc its not bad at all and beats onscreen keyboards hands down. Lots of luck in your decision making.
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Thank man
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lesonal said:
Uhhhhhhh no one is answering my question !!!
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Yes, it's a good idea, get the Infinity.
What would be a good justification for having both
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lesonal said:
What would be a good justification for having both
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I have both...the Nexus 7 is fun to play games on and read on...also, there is a lot of development for it already and it's fun to flash new roms and kernels. It does have serious storage limitations and you just can't use it for anything related to productivity, at least I can't. The TF infinity is just a bigger. more meaty tablet...I'm typing this now on the keyboard dock, got a wireless mouse, and with the super battery life I'm getting, I really don't need a laptop. I'm running the Zeus rom and it's much smoother and snappier than before.
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I have both...the Nexus 7 is fun to play games on and read on...also, there is a lot of development for it already and it's fun to flash new roms and kernels. It does have serious storage limitations and you just can't use it for anything related to productivity, at least I can't. The TF infinity is just a bigger. more meaty tablet...I'm typing this now on the keyboard dock, got a wireless mouse, and with the super battery life I'm getting, I really don't need a laptop. I'm running the Zeus rom and it's much smoother and snappier than before.
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Yeah that's what I want to do get rid of the need for laptops for good . I don't want to pay 1000 + for an ultra book .tf700 seems slim and fine and it doesn't look like a toy ( iPad ) .
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lesonal said:
Uhhhhhhh no one is answering my question !!!
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That's because it's impossible to answer a question like that - we are not you - we don't use the device the same as you would. How can someone else decide which device is better for you? That's a personal decision based on your usage and personal preferences!
Personally, I think the Nexus 7 and the Infinity are two completely different beasts. It's very hard to truly compare them. One is small enough to slide it your jacket pocket and one is more of a netbook replacement (assuming you get the keyboard dock). They really are geared toward different audiences.
So, to answer you question - go to a store and try them out and see which you would prefer! That's the only way to really answer your question.
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lesonal said:
Yeah that's what I want to do get rid of the need for laptops for good . I don't want to pay 1000 + for an ultra book .tf700 seems slim and fine and it doesn't look like a toy ( iPad ) .
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I was in the same exact situation as you! I bought the Nexus 7 and really did like it especially the smoothness and the feel of jelly bean. But I have an Evo 4G lte 4.5 inch screen it just felt like a bigger version of it. So I sold the Nexus 7 and bought the Infinity and I've had it for a couple of days and I have mixed feelings. The screen on the infinity is amazing, but the lagginess and wifi dropping off is kinda getting on my nerves. The Nexus 7 did not have these issues I'm disappointed in the performance and debating exchanging it and trying a new one. I think in retrospect I should have kept the Nexus and the Infinity. Just my two cents.
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lesonal said:
What would be a good justification for having both
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Bathroom and couch
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Sold nexus 7 waiting on next paycheck to so I can purchase infinity pad+ dock + case
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Just get both and be happy.
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Just get both and be happy.
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+1 I exchanged my prime yesterday at best buy for an infinity and today ordered a Nexus 7
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I have the Nexus 7 and someone is offering me a swap and I only have to add 200 dollars for the 64gb version! The form factor of the N7 is unbeatable, it's extremely portable and easy to play games on. Surfing is a breeze and you don't feel tired when holding it for a very long time. On the other hand the screen has a lot less to be desired upon AND the screen flickering issue of the n7 is INSANE. I was just about ready to give up on the n7 but I just flashed AOKP build 3 and it might have just did the trick! I also brought my router closer and I think it does help.
I've been reading on the transformer and it has the same screen flickering issue so I'm having second thoughts.
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I have the Nexus 7 and someone is offering me a swap and I only have to add 200 dollars for the 64gb version! The form factor of the N7 is unbeatable, it's extremely portable and easy to play games on. Surfing is a breeze and you don't feel tired when holding it for a very long time. On the other hand the screen has a lot less to be desired upon AND the screen flickering issue of the n7 is INSANE. I was just about ready to give up on the n7 but I just flashed AOKP build 3 and it might have just did the trick! I also brought my router closer and I think it does help.
I've been reading on the transformer and it has the same screen flickering issue so I'm having second thoughts.
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I personally have zero screen flickering on either the Transformer Infinity or on the Nexus 7 (which my daughter has now appropriated). I believe that there are a number of units of both tablets with hardware issues but I've been fortunate enough not to experience them.

Why do you use a tablet?

Ok so basically I got this about 3 months ago bearing in mind it was a suprise for the parents. I felt like I loved it for the first few days but then it just kies there on charge all day... I really want to use it but I just end up getting bored and having nothing to do because I also have a HOX. So yeah I'm a student and I just need some reasons to love this again.
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If you need to find reasons to buy something you are wasting your money.
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If you need to find reasons to buy something you are wasting your money.
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*Keep
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My tablet hasn't came yet (should have it in 3 dayz) but i got it because it the best tablet on the market right now and also i needed a new car pc.. So i will be using it as my car headunit..
I use mine to show pictures to my family, read books and texts, take notes at work, read emails and as a big memory stick.
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Ok so basically I got this about 3 months ago bearing in mind it was a suprise for the parents. I felt like I loved it for the first few days but then it just kies there on charge all day... I really want to use it but I just end up getting bored and having nothing to do because I also have a HOX. So yeah I'm a student and I just need some reasons to love this again.
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The ability to take notes in class, organize them and taking the note taking to a whole new level by inserting graphs etc should be enough if you're a student.
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Got it for the stylus capabilities. At first it was used as a web and media device (via Allshare Cast Dongle) now though it has pretty much replaced my laptop. I use it for writing, drawing, designing, basically 90% of what I used my laptop and PC for.
People always say about tablets that they are only good for internet and social networking. Maybe because they have only used iPad and other non stylus tablets. Use a Note and spend some time with the stylus, learning what you can do, allowing time to adapt to a new way of doing things and you will find the beauty of this tablet. Be warned though, it will ruin every other device you own and use that doesn't have a stylus input.
A perfect example. You happen across an article online containing a small snippet of info you really want to keep and share with friends. On laptop/PC you need to save the web address or highlight the relevant sections and cut and paste then send as email either as an attachment or web link. On a tablet? Actually not sure how you would do it without tearing every last hair from your head. On the note, click on the stylus draw round the article and then send to friend. It also saves to clipboard.
Need to annotate something for future reference, not a clue how to do it on PC without specific software, on other tablets not sure it can be done easily, on the note one click and you are writing on the screen.
Need to take some handwritten notes, no problem. Some calculations etc etc.
I'll stop now cause this is starting to sound like a sales pitch on behalf of Samsung and I'm not being paid to sell it. All I would say is delve into what the device can do for you before writing it off. There may be a learning curve as far as the stylus goes (I still find things I didn't know it could do even now) but that is why you bought this device over the competition.
I use mine to Web surf and play games while on the can
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My tablet hasn't came yet (should have it in 3 dayz) but i got it because it the best tablet on the market right now and also i needed a new car pc.. So i will be using it as my car headunit..
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after my first carpc died i replaced it with a netbook. switched to tablets now.:good:
My brother has the nexus 7 in his car and i love it.. i wanted a head-unit for the car but they wanted to much for a android CD player.. so i choose a tablet which was cheaper and portable. I can remove it and update it.. I choose the note 10.1 because 7' tablets feel to small for me.. Plus the Note 10.1 is Hot!!!!! .. I cant wait until the car-shows this spring..
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My brother has the nexus 7 in his car and i love it.. i wanted a head-unit for the car but they wanted to much for a android CD player.. so i choose a tablet which was cheaper and portable. I can remove it and update it.. I choose the note 10.1 because 7' tablets feel to small for me.. Plus the Note 10.1 is Hot!!!!! .. I cant wait until the car-shows this spring..
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I've seen that a couple of years ago but with an Ipad. The guy had a rack for it installed in which he snapped the iphone and where it connected to the cars sound system, an extra GPS antenna and I think also connected to he's phone by BT so that he could use it to make and take phone calls. I don't want to think about what the car companies would take for such features installed in the car
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I mainly just listen to music,surf the Web and flash ROMs on it 24/7.
I use my HTC one x when I'm out, when I'm at home I'm on the note 10.1..why would I use my 4.7inch hox at home? The note games better heck does everything better. Have considered the note 2 but would miss sense 4+ way to much
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Ok so basically I got this about 3 months ago bearing in mind it was a suprise for the parents. I felt like I loved it for the first few days but then it just kies there on charge all day... I really want to use it but I just end up getting bored and having nothing to do because I also have a HOX. So yeah I'm a student and I just need some reasons to love this again.
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Exactly how i felt. Infact i just put my Gnote 10.1 on ebay.
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mafia187 said:
I use my HTC one x when I'm out, when I'm at home I'm on the note 10.1..why would I use my 4.7inch hox at home? The note games better heck does everything better. Have considered the note 2 but would miss sense 4+ way to much
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When im at home, the games are better on my GTX 690 and my benq 120htz monitor. So why would i use a tablet.
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Should I trade my GS3 for a Windows Phone 8X?

Help would be appreciated.
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The selection of apps on windows is really lacking compared to iOS and android.
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Help would be appreciated.
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Depends what you want in a phone. Windows phones are like a secluded island you can't escape.
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Depends what you want in a phone. Windows phones are like a secluded island you can't escape.
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Some people like LOST though.
I wouldn't.
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I personally think the SIII + Android wallops any phone running windows. If you're pissed at yourself and want to teach yourself a lesson, then yeah make the trade.
If you like the windows phone launcher just get launcher 8. It's free and then you have the ability to get the best of both world. Android is great because you can transform it to look like anything. Also if you want the windows notifications there are apps for that to. That is why android is great you can mix and match to make it look like anything. You could even make it look like an iphone with espier launcher (personally wouldn't do that).
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I just feel that with all the live tiles on wp8 that it would consume battery like no other. And personally I think they look more boring than iOS.
*lol at the fact that I just installed launcher 8 and slightly like the new look!
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If you don't use many apps, don't like to install ROMs, and don't like having hundreds of customization options then do the trade.
The Windows phone app ecosystem is really really lacking.....
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My buddy works for Verizon and they took his s3 and gave him the new windows phone and he cannot stand it lol soooo I would say no along with others the s3 is bad ass and the best phone I've had so far
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Ummmmm. NO!
I am a MCSE and MCSA and personally I do not rely on any MS product for dependability.
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please dont...
No
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Yesp
IF your plan is to sell the phones, but get them to throw in 50-75 when you show how far superior the s3 is. Just because the 8x is newer it's average selling price on eBay is higher
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No, I wouldnt. I would get bored of the UI really quick and not being able to customize it much
I'd give it a shot. If nothing else you'll reinforce your decision one way or another.
I got the HTC Trophy Windows Phone and was quite happy with it. At the time it was very refreshing to have a phone that was always responsive and never needed a reboot....it just worked. I was also glad to have free time in the evenings again by not tweaking/reflashing my phone all the time. There were very few apps that I couldn't find alternatives for with Windowws phone....don't let anyone talk about quantity of appa like 125k apps aren't enough...another refreshing experience was the uniformed-ness of the apps...and the general clean looks.
There are a lot of things Microsoft did right, but in the end there were too many limitations compared to what android offered (actual file management for non music, video, or picture files).
I'd keep an eye on Windows Phone as really some of those limitations were due to MS playing catch up and not having enough time to implement them. They will fill out those features soon enough.
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No for the sole reason of a pathetic number of apps (good apps...not random apps. ex: still no pandora app). Is verizon giving you this as a replacement or are you selling it? If its a replacement, no way...new gs3 for a refurb windows phone..thats a no for me.
Stop with the lack of apps bit. Sure there may not be an official Pandora app, but there were at least 2 apps that used the Pandora api and worked just as good as Pandora....let alone the html5 Pandora webpage worked fine...including you still being able to use the universal music controls on the lock screen. The unofficial app was actually better because it never played an ad....though it might have changed in the last couple of months.
Now to back track a bit as I got carried away with supporting Windows Phone to realize what you were really asking.....with the support Samsung has behind the S3 and the hardware features I don't think you'd really be gaining anything by switching....in fact I will admit that you'll probably lose features by switching. If you had an older Android phone then sure, but an S3 is too capable and stable to be replaced by anything just yet...except maybe a Note 2....
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OK, we all heard of the cons from Wins8, for the pros, got to admit it's FAST and SMOOTH than any Android phone and Iphone5. I compared the Nokia wins8 it to my Note2 and S3.
Microsoft = Welcome to the Suck!
Currently not being productive on my S3.

Projector phone

A year or two back I recall an ad, I believe it was Samsung, for a phone that had a projector function. The ad showed young people displaying video on a caravan I think. Don't see that anymore, what happened? Technology too poor? Never caught on with consumers? Why? Just curious.
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A year or two back I recall an ad, I believe it was Samsung, for a phone that had a projector function. The ad showed young people displaying video on a caravan I think. Don't see that anymore, what happened? Technology too poor? Never caught on with consumers? Why? Just curious.
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The phone would become bulky if there is a projector function in it. Plus, no one seems really interested in that feature in Mobile phones, maybe that's why they've stopped it.
The phone you talk about is called the Samsung Galaxy Beam. The phone doesn't have a big audience and not many people are not yet interested in this type of tech and after personally holding one in my hands it is way to bulky and fat compared to the newer phones.
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Thanks, I was curious as to why I hadn't heard about any second generation.
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Thanks, I was curious as to why I hadn't heard about any second generation.
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Probably because it didn't create as many sales for it to be up for consideration for a successor.
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How well did the projector in it work? I thought that it might not produce enough luminance to be useful and that is why it tanked.
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How well did the projector in it work? I thought that it might not produce enough luminance to be useful and that is why it tanked.
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Well it was okay as I only got to play around with it for a few minutes in a shop. But it seemed that the luminance was a bit too low when you are in a lot up area but overall seemed to be a good phone.
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iPhone Projector
Kumabjorn said:
A year or two back I recall an ad, I believe it was Samsung, for a phone that had a projector function. The ad showed young people displaying video on a caravan I think. Don't see that anymore, what happened? Technology too poor? Never caught on with consumers? Why? Just curious.
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Never saw that one - I've seen that Brookstone has a pocket project for iPhone. Not sure how good it is though. Looks a little bulky for carrying around in your pocket though.
There was a surge in pocket projectors main manufacturer was Pico I believe. The Lumens output were limited but, in darkened areas they are OK but, expensive in comparison. A decent small projector around £400 the Pico projectors around £250. For the size and capabilities they weren't really justified in many people's opinions.
As for the phone, as already advised it is the Galaxy Beam. I think though it was only available in South Korea
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