I am looking for a tablet where I can make and receive standard phone calls.
No Google IP, no other apps, just the standard Android dialer like any phone.
Is there anything out there ?
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Anybody has an idea about tablets and phone service ?
Hi valv507,
If you want to make phone calls on a tablet, more commonly known ones include the original Galaxy Tab and the Dell Streak (the 5 inch one, NOT the Dell Streak 7), but.
You can get the Verizon Galaxy Tab for $300 from Amazon now because of Black Friday so better get it soon if you want one!
The Dell Streak will set you back for at least $400 though, but that's on Amazon. It would be cheaper if you bought it with a contract somewhere else.
Edit: Just realised you used T-Mobile. You can purchase one for $150 with a contract on their website. Calls cannot be directly made, but some modifications need to be made
Go to
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Hope I helped.
Any other suggestions on phone tablets ?
I believe HTC Flyer can make phone calls too, and there's Galaxy Tab 7 Plus
personally I'd wait for Galaxy Tab 7.7, or Asus Padfone if uniqueness is a matter to you
Just the Viewsonic Viewpad 7, that one runs on Android 2.2 and you can insert a SIM-card, so you can make phone calls. Really fun to see, someone calling with a tablet 7"
I think the htc flyer also requires some tweaking to get the calling functonality in America
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We're looking to upgrade our two (ancient) phones on T-mobile, but we're not interested in getting a contract for 2 years or in paying over $200 per phone. My thought is to get two used or refurbished phones that we can activate and be billed a la cart. We'll be hitting ebay or someplace more reputable (recommendations?) for them.
They'll be used mostly for PIM apps, mobile wifi hotspots, email, music playing, and occasional web browsing and youtube. No gaming to speak of. Rooting and modding will be done if it's available.
If you were to pick phones that were solid enough from 2009 and 2010 that you would recommend them now, what would they be? We're on T-mobile but could switch.
I don't know about T-Mobile availablity, but Desire is the best used phone money can buy.
Nexus S would be a smart buy.
Iphones are always a plus! The android razr is also a sick phone.
The galaxy series of phones are really nice. I'm very happy with my captivate.
Hd2. You can do anything with it and its still current enough to perform fine.
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I would recommend the Galaxy Vibrant ( already has an amazing ICS rom ) or the Galaxy S 4G. You should be able to find either in your budget. Both phones will fulfill all your needs. The Galaxy line is one of the better available right now. Also if you change your mind about doing the upgrade you could get the Galaxy S 2 it is a beast
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I am desperately trying to find a tablet that runs on Windows XP or above that will allow me to insert my sim card and use 3G for online purposes when there is no wifi but will also allow me to make normal GSM calls through a bluetooth headset.
I visit clients and would like to de-clutter into ONE all singing device (plus the headset) that can do everything I need.
Needs to have minimum 1GB ram and screen resolution of 1024 x 768 to accommodate the software I use.
Does anyone know of something that will do all the above with or without modification?
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Any ideas guys or is it impossible?
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Jaythered said:
Hello
I am desperately trying to find a tablet that runs on Windows XP or above that will allow me to insert my sim card and use 3G for online purposes when there is no wifi but will also allow me to make normal GSM calls through a bluetooth headset.
I visit clients and would like to de-clutter into ONE all singing device (plus the headset) that can do everything I need.
Needs to have minimum 1GB ram and screen resolution of 1024 x 768 to accommodate the software I use.
Does anyone know of something that will do all the above with or without modification?
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What you want is a netbook. Forget using any current gen tablet for this. They would be like trying to take down a rhino with a bb gun.
A 13" 3G netbook or Ultrabook would be more than happy to perform the tasks you require. But remember if you get a Netbook, don't leave the store without buying a 4GB RAM module, as most of them only come with 1GB.
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Slap on the wrists duly taken mod!
Update: The closest product I have come across to what I'm after is the Gigabyte S1080 Slate Tablet.
(can't post url link as newbee - check it out by searching)
It ticked all the right boxes including voice calling using 3G with a SIM card slot.
The screen resolution just let me down though, I needed 1024 x 768 minimum for the software requirements. Arggghhh - so close.
Any other ideas people?
Hey XDA-Developers!
Today I decided to sell my iPad 2 to my mother (who needs one) for $200 and buy the 3rd generation tablet. After deducting the iPad 3rd gen from my taxes this year, it will come to about $200 to upgrade (which is worth it, IMO).
Anyways, I was looking at places to purchase an iPad 3rd generation when it hit me: "Why don't I get an Android tablet?"
I'm a big fan of Android on phones. However, due to the limited App category Android Tablets has, I've been leaning towards the 3rd generation iPad.
I love the customization and openness of Android - but I also love the huge variety and selection of Apps on the iPad.
I'm open to any suggestions, comments, advice, etc on this matter. I'd love to hear from someone who went from an iPad to an an Android tablet - or the other way around.
Thanks!
P.S: If I do decide to get an Android Tablet, I will most likely get the ASUS Transformer Prime.
iPad does not, and has never seemed like a tablet OS to me. Even though the, "improvements" on the third Gen seem minute to me and not worth the update, it's the better option.
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I think - and hope - that the tablet optimized app section will grow.
I LOVE Android on my Galaxy Tab 10.1 and I would never switch to iPad.
But in the end YOU have to know if there are apps on iPad that you really need...
I think you should search in the Market Play Store if you find all what you need. If you do, there is no reason why not to try an Android Tablet.
i think it depends..
im on mac os and id choose the ipad because its just easier and more comfortable to sync and stuff..
if id be on windows id choose the galaxy tab.
i think both have pros and contras
maybe you can lend at a shop and try both
Hey everyone-
I recently purchased a Nokia N9 off of Ebay on a, in retrospect, misguided whim. I love the UI of the phone and how seamlessly the device allows me to switch from one app to another. However, despite my love for the phone, I still find myself missing Android and its ecosystem (I owned a Samsung Vibrant for a few years prior to this phone). Even though the N9 does the few core things I normally do on a daily basis really well, it's still missing of the basic apps I used to rely on for daily use; i.e. Tumblr, Instagram, Ebay, and Amason. So I decided to sell the N9 on Ebay but now I'm pondering which phone I should buy next. I probably want to stick with Android, but I'm not sure which device to go with. I'm leaning towards either the HTC One X or the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, however, I'm certainly open to other suggestions. I'm certain I don't wanna go with Galaxy S III because I hate the Touchwiz skin. If anyone out there has any suggestions for me I'm more than willing to hear them. Thanks.
-Sincerely, bobofosho123
P.S. I know for a fact that I'm not looking for anything with a contract, and I know I'll buy it without one since I'm on a grandfathered T-mobile plan.
Nexus all the way bud. Always up to date and great community support!
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Hi, I have a dilemma. I have a choice of 3 phones which I can get after trading in my iphone 3g at my local cex. The phones in question are the htc desire s, the htc Mozart or the nokia lumia 710. I would be mainly using this phone social networking, tethering Internet to my kindle fire hd/laptop, taking pictures, browsing the web and playing the odd game. I am not considering any other phones, and only want your opinions on which of these I should get as these are the only ones within my price range in said shop. I am reluctant to cut my current Sim to micro Sim for the nokia but if it is worth it I will take the risk. Thanks in advance.
Personally the desire s. Not too sure about hte mozart. N i prefer android over windows phone so no lumia!!
Try asking here for some more opinions friend!
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