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[Q] Love my Cappy but need tablet for the wife.

I was wondering if anyone knew of a cheap tablet that I could hack to make better like we do the Cappy. I know the Nook Color was all the rage for a bit but not sure whats out there now..

Just got a Nook Color for Christmas for my family, and I can honestly say that once you hack it, it's actually a really nice tablet. We got it on Overstock for $140, and you can run Cyanogenmod, MIUI, or a rooted stock on it. The screen is really responsive, and if you run CM, you can overclock it to about where the Captivate is at.
Just my two cents.

My wife is getting a Nook tablet for Christmas. I want to root it right away and install a custom honeycomb rom. She will want to keep it stock... We will have to see what happens!
1ghz, dual core, should be petty nice! Also ordered an Otterbox case and a 32gb Sandisk class 4 micro sd for it.
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I bought touchpad after fire sale. Little more then fire sale price but its worth it. Running cm7 on it. Amazing experience. I didn't buy nook becoz no camera. This one has everything I wanted.
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viny2cool said:
I bought touchpad after fire sale. Little more then fire sale price but its worth it. Running cm7 on it. Amazing experience. I didn't buy nook becoz no camera. This one has everything I wanted.
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+1 with XRON mod, can't wait for ICS
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I have a Iconia, and but I had a NOOKcolor that I passed along to my mother. It Was nice while it lasted. It's just so much out there nowadays.
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+1 Nook Color with CM7.
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try see the update to ics list your favourite brand before buy a new gadget

I would definitely say touchpad, and with cm9 coming in the future and all the roms you want. its a no brainer

Asus Transformer. With the Prime coming out, the Transformer is pretty cheap right now, and it is going to be supported by the CM team for CM9.

If it's just for reading books, get a cheap $60 7" tablet.
If it's for other things, go for a Nook.
Good luck!

gilpdawg said:
Asus Transformer. With the Prime coming out, the Transformer is pretty cheap right now, and it is going to be supported by the CM team for CM9.
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showed my friends my "laptop". pressed a button and the screen came off. should have seen their faces, looked like :O!
transformer makes people drool. guaranteed.
apologize for crappy writing, typing in bed with trnasformer.

How about Kindle Fire? Cheap, strong...

Asus transformer TF101 is a great deal IMO. Asus said ICS is coming out soon too...

+1 for the TouchPad
ICS gets closer everyday. Plus, webOS is solid, intuitive, and elegant ... once you get over the lack of apps.
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I agree with what others have said:
Nook Color if you're going super-budget
Nook Tablet if you want more power
HP TouchPad if you want 10" instead of 7"

touchpad. If you can find one it'll be more expensive now but its still really good.

LHTrung said:
How about Kindle Fire? Cheap, strong...
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I'm using the Kindle Fire, have rooted mine but kept the stock ROM for now. It's a great tablet, I recommend it for sure.

I've seen some cheap china ones for 89$ around and they supposedly come with ICS.

anyone know about the epad super pads?
http://www.ecrater.com/p/10363681/10-cheapest-android-23-tablet-pc-with-gps

What tablet should i buy?

I like reading A LOT, i have 4GB of epub book on my sensation ( the average book is ~1mb so do the math how many titles i have)
Now the 4.3" screen on the sensation aint quite for reading, im looking for a tablet, which one do u recommend (mostly for the reading aspect, so a screen in probably most important, given the fact that i will be looking at it for a long time)
P.s kindles arent for me, id still like to have a powerhouse( asus, g.tab, xoom, ipad, jetstream etc)
So what can u recommend me?
P.s the htc reader app is hands.down the best
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How does it differ from the transformer?
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i recommend the ipad 2.
it's awesome especially with 3g.

Xxul said:
How does it differ from the transformer?
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Nothing worth that price. If you don't mind the screen size... Grab a nook color or something. They're going for one hundred shipped. Or get a regular asus transformer.
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Just wait for ipad 3. It's coming out in 2 months.

silkshocker said:
Just wait for ipad 3. It's coming out in 2 months.
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He said powerhouse, not trash.
Get the Asus Transformer, since its mostly for reading, dual core is more than perfect. Handles movies and music very well too. And the keyboard attachments is amazing.
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I think the htc evo view/flyer might be a winner. I haven't used it but I've been searching around for a while and waited for the htc flyer. then changed my mind according to reviews. however, there is a large customer base that love the htc evo view for note taking and reading especially. With the price drop to about 280 its definitely a steal or grab a used one for cheaper. I just bought it from an xda member on here waiting for it to arrive.
Then maybe in a few months maybe get another tablet or see what the ipad 3 looks like.
The htc jetstream i hear doesnt work as good as the view fyi.

deadlocked007 said:
Asus prime
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+1 to the prime...may have to finally pick up a tablet...

definitely the prime...

transformer prime! do it

For reading, the iPad 2. I have one and reading on it is a joy, especially now with iBooks 2.

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theking_13 said:
He said powerhouse, not trash.
Get the Asus Transformer, since its mostly for reading, dual core is more than perfect. Handles movies and music very well too. And the keyboard attachments is amazing.
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Awe toche couldnt have said it better myself... lol. I would with the Transformer, I would wait though till they release the revised version of the Prime. All kinds of GPS issues and what not plus it going the same price as the original Prime. Or you could wait for the Asus MeMo.

If you find a deal on Lenovo K1, grab it. Can be rooted, and powerful,
with reasonable price. 1280X800 resolution.
Xxul said:
I like reading A LOT, i have 4GB of epub book on my sensation ( the average book is ~1mb so do the math how many titles i have)
Now the 4.3" screen on the sensation aint quite for reading, im looking for a tablet, which one do u recommend (mostly for the reading aspect, so a screen in probably most important, given the fact that i will be looking at it for a long time)
P.s kindles arent for me, id still like to have a powerhouse( asus, g.tab, xoom, ipad, jetstream etc)
So what can u recommend me?
P.s the htc reader app is hands.down the best
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Toshiba Thrive
Bought a Toshiba Thrive for my wife. Of course I use it more than her. It's wonderful. Dual Core processor, Nivedia graphics, 10 inch screen. Very fast, responsive. Plus you gotta love having HDMI out, USB ports. Rooted and it becomes even better.

iPad 3 releases soon?
I like the power of Android Tablets and I like the Asus Transformer; how will they stand up to iPad 3?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus - I own this tab and it's perfect for reading. Just the right size for holding with one hand and very light. 10" tabs are too big for comfortably holding and reading for long periods. This tab also has great specs and is very responsive. I've had no issues running any apps or games on it.
Read the reviews.

I love my Galaxy Tab 7.7 for reading - powerful enough, is light as hell, and has a better screen than any other tablet available at the moment (just put it next to anything you like and the difference is obvious).
Plus its reader sized and will fit in my jacket pocket/jeans back pocket.

I've heard the galaxy tab is pretty damn good, but yea like others said Asus prime is pretty good

Ah dammit now.. i hate so many choices -.-"
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hmm your input please?

Sup everyone want to ask you a question in my decision of a tablet. Well i recently bought a kindle fire and after a using it with cm7, ive really liked using android and a tablet. So im thinking of upgrading to a another tablet with better specs and bigger screen. I was looking at the asus transformer tf101 and acer a500 cuzz there both in my price range used. So which is better? Should i buy either one, hold out for something upcoming or stick with the fire. I was sold on asus tf101 because it got the ics update.

Hmm That;s great

Well from a quick google search, the a500 looks a bit cheaper than the other one. I'd just ask myself if ICS is worth the extra money. It really depends on what you use your tablet for. You may be fine just keeping the fire.

the evo view looks pretty good...all depends on your carrier doe

iPad 3.
I personally like the HTC Jetstream and Flyer. They are very nice devices.

nitrojuga said:
Well from a quick google search, the a500 looks a bit cheaper than the other one. I'd just ask myself if ICS is worth the extra money. It really depends on what you use your tablet for. You may be fine just keeping the fire.
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I am with the friend here but I believe that the ICS is sure worths the extra bucks...this is the point here, if you get the ICS tablet then you should be closer to happening now android things...

Asus 101 had it loved had to sell it Acer is super thick wouldn't go that route plus t.f. can be a laptop if needed
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I've used both and I like the Acer A500 more. They both are the same spec, the Acer build quality is good actually.
The Transformer can be a laptop, but to me its pointless because it is a tablet and if I wanted to buy it for laptop ability then I would have bought a Windows laptop to run Microsoft Office or other heavy desktop program that Android can't.
The real reason I prefer the A500 is that it has a fullsize USB on the device itself, this is a big win. But the Asus sliding tablet has both a slideout keyboard and USB which beats them both in term of functionality.

USB is nice however you can buy a USB host and your good Acer seemed way to thick compared to Asus imo
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Flyer definitely!!!1

Also the galaxy 10.1 2 is coming out soon sent with ics
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If you are looking for a used tablet with the future capabilities of ICS and want a quality tablet then I recommend the current Galaxy Tab 10.1 which is set for an ICS update in the future. Its a nice device...

Personally I wanted to get an Acer Iconia, But when I saw the Asus Transformer TF101 I decided it was the one. Bought the dock a week later. and now with ICS out and being developed its gotten alot smoother

Asus transformer all the way
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I would go for the transformer (or prime if you can afford it) because a) ICS and b) the keyboard attachment is really great

Why not take you Kindle Fire you have now and try out some of the ICS Roms? I mean some of them dont have HW Acceleration but the devs working on them should get that working anyday now! I have a Kindle Fire w/ ICS and it is amazing!

I've invested $200 into HP Touchpad
10" 1.2 MHz duo-core machine, overclockable.
Waiting for ICS beta for it

[Q] original Xoom still worth it?

I'm looking for a tablet to play around with and I'd like 10 inch over 7 - wife has a Kindle Fire that I don't mind using but is a little too small.
I am potentially looking at a 32gb wifi Xoom for $200 through craigslist. The price is right, obviously.
Would anybody NOT recommend the Xoom for 200 bucks?

Take it, dont hesitate certainly worth 200 you wont regret it
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Take it, dont hesitate certainly worth 200 you wont regret it
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Yes, what he said.

ooooh yes ! Mine is running the stock ICS ROM. I tried a few new ICS quadcore devices in some shops, the last one was an Acer A510, and compared to my Xoom none was as smooth as mine !!! The A510 was horribly laggy !!!
The prime was equal in fluidity compared to my Xoom but knowing the GPS / WIFI issues on it I prefer my Xoom ...
I know quadcores are better for gaming but I don't play. They are also better to display 1080p videos but these files are so big in size, and to display 1080p on a 1280 x 800 display is absolutly useless !
So I will wait for one or two more Android tablet generations before changing mine.

Don't let it go. Get it. Xoom is my favourite amongst all. Worth the price.
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The Xoom is great tablet to consider.

I've got an ipad and plain vanilla xoom blows it away Imo... Now with honey comb things were closer but with ics, hands down I pick up my xoom over the ipad for almost every chore...
Now that I'm rooted and overclocked a tad its like this tablet is still at the top..
Fwiw you can get a brand new one on ebay for about 300 or so..
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I got mine on ebay for $217. Most were still selling over $300. IF you can get one for only $200, get it before someone else beats you to it.

dont miss this - i also still prefer the xoom over any other tablet at this point - buy now

I traded my galaxy tab 10.1 for a Motorola Xoom LTE and I have never been happier. Id take that sucker if i were you for 200 dollars.

Best 1st Gen tablet. And probably still the best overall. All the hardware works as it should battery is fantastic.
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I have had difference tabs and by far is still the best.
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There certainly are better tablets now but the xoom is well supported by developers. Makes it a great choice for those that hack a bit.
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logitechor said:
There certainly are better tablets now but the xoom is well supported by developers. Makes it a great choice for those that hack a bit.
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My question is-what better tablets? Transformer Prime looks great on paper but with so many screaming about this and that not working, screen bleed, etc...it's not a prize, lol. What else is there right now, that can touch the OG Xoom in overall goodness? The Transformer Infinity Tab looks interesting, and the upcoming Google tab may be good too. But they are not available yet.

How about the Xoom family edition is it worth getting did it get upgraded to ics
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ostrich69 said:
How about the Xoom family edition is it worth getting did it get upgraded to ics
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NO Get the REGULAR XOOM Do NOT and I repeat NOT Get The Family Edition think of it as a Kids Version of the Xoom which is way harder to mod.

Android Tablet

I own an iPad 3rd generation and I am extremely unhappy with what Apple just did. I am however happy with my iPad (even tough I cant stand the iPhone and wouldnt trade my HTC One X for anything else). My experience with Android tablets isn't great. I played with the Galaxy Note Tab 10.1 and it sucks big time and the Nexus 7 is too small. The Transformer Prime TF300 sucked I find; a couple of friends have it and found it laggy and buggy (I got random reboot only looking at pictures. Maybe a custom rom can fix that?!)
I want to basically sell the iPad not because I am not happy with it but because I am fed up with Apple. What would be a good replacement for my iPad?
-I want retina display aka high DPI
-Smooth
-10"
What is out there that I missed?!

Asus transformer pad infinity. Seems to be what you are looking for.

Samsung (Google Nexus 10) potentially being released in the Android event in 4 days. It will supposedly have a higher dpi than the iPad 3.
That's your gold mine right there
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gagdude said:
Samsung (Google Nexus 10) potentially being released in the Android event in 4 days. It will supposedly have a higher dpi than the iPad 3.
That's your gold mine right there
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Ohh I did not know about that one!

G-Bus said:
Ohh I did not know about that one!
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A few pics of the quick start guide was leaked today. Might want to check it out
http://m.techradar.com/news/mobile-...oduct-manual-for-the-samsung-nexus-10-1107346
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Yeah, I'm hoping for a Nexus 10. Let's hope Google delivers that in a few days.

OP there is a thread in place for your post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
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