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Android Tablet?

Hi there all, im in need of some help. I want to get a tablet, an android tablet but i don't know which one to get.
Please leave your recommendations and please tell me the advantages AND disadvantages.
Thank you.
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I think that ASUS EEE Pad Transformer is good and if I want to buy tablet with Android OS, so I buy ASUS. But for now is iPad2 the best, I think.

Well, I don't know your budget and what you intend to use it for,
but I would certainly recommend a tablet with at least Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) and a Nvidia Tegra 2 processor.
The ASUS EEE Pad Transformer is one possible choice ... (as for the iPad2, it is a quality product but no thx).

So are u saying that the ASUS is the best android tablet out there ?
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Rooted Nook Color is a good inexpensive tablet though lacks the specs of the higher end choices.

I want a tablet that has a very fast processor. Money is no object.i would mostly use it for video and games
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Archos G9 looks good and cheaper, but it will come to the market somewhere in September...means not yet available today

kuuulock said:
I want a tablet that has a very fast processor. Money is no object.i would mostly use it for video and games
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I'd reccomend you get the Asus EEE Transformer. It's running the same Tegra 2 chip that powers quite a few other android tablets and with the keyboard dock will give you 16 hours of battery life.
It's priced well too

http://www.coolsmartphone.com/2011/...eed: coolsmartphone/uJxV (Coolsmartphone.com)
Andypad Pro? Cheap with resonable specs. Don't know whether it will be supported on XDA but I hope it will be so Honeycomb gets ported to it.
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i am also looks a good tablet , SAMSUNG OR SONY

SG10.1 or AT
The best android tablet out right now, is the ASUS EEE Pad Transformer or Samsung Galaxy 10.1. I'm also in the market for a tablet and from everyone I talk to, it come down between these two. From what I was told, if you want something similar to the Ipad, then go with the Galaxy Tab 10.1... but if you are going to be doing a lot of typing and want a hybrid tablet/laptop, go with the Transformer. I'm torn between the two.

At first I though the Transformer was the best tablet out there, 10hrs battery life and then a dock with another 6 hrs, but then you need to always carry the dock if you want to have the extra battery life but now I think the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the best one because the battery life is about 10hrs like the Transformer, yet it's lighter and if you dislike the Touchwiz ui then go with Transformer, but if you don't mind it at all, get the GT 10.1

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I would recomend that you get the motorola xoom. It has a fast tegra 2 dual core processor that can be overclocked to a blazing 1.7 ghz. It also has a good gpu that has been overclocked 33%. It has the new android 3.2 honeycomb os. It has 32 gb of internal storage at the price o of$500. With the new android 3.2 it also has a fully functioning sd card. The metal frame while heavier than others, gives it a good quality feel. The easily unlockable bootloader also makes modding easier. Do not go with the samsung galaxy tab as the 32 gig model costs $600, and it has no sdcard slot for external storage . The battery life on the xoom is good and i can usualy get about 11 - 12 hous out of it.The Eee pad transformer is good, but if you want a keyboard you can always use a blue tooth one or get the usb connection kit for a usb keyboard.
I hope this helps and if it does please hit the thanks button
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[Q] What is the best tablet out there?

Hello,
Am looking around for tablets. What is the best tablet out there?
Tegra 2/dual-core atom or better. Price below 400$ for brand new.
It must be hackable/moddable. Should have an active developer community or open platform.
Would consider Android, Linux and Windows.
Following options are on my list,
Toshiba Thrive
Asus Transformer
Acer Iconia - Tegra version
Motorola Xoom
Am open to more suggestions.

The best available dual-core tablet available is Asus Transformer. It has good community support, and the tablet itself its great.
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I'd go for Asus Transformer, just cause it asus!

He said dual core or better so I guess in terms of futureproof, I'll be the guy to offer the Transformer Prime, otherwise, the original Transformer.
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I Am Marino said:
He said dual core or better so I guess in terms of futureproof, I'll be the guy to offer the Transformer Prime, otherwise, the original Transformer.
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I don't think the Asus Transformer Prime costs below $400.

despotovski01 said:
The best available dual-core tablet available is Asus Transformer. It has good community support, and the tablet itself its great.
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That's what was on my mind.
riecardow93 said:
I'd go for Asus Transformer, just cause it asus!
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I Am Marino said:
He said dual core or better so I guess in terms of futureproof, I'll be the guy to offer the Transformer Prime, otherwise, the original Transformer.
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I don't think the Asus Transformer Prime costs below $400.
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Thank you guys. Yes, prime is 500$ - not below 400$ but I'd be more than glad to pick Prime over the TF101 if you can find me a 400$ deal. =P
But, I don't think Tegra 3 is future-proof. I've been hearing an octa-core is brewing in the kitchen. Nonetheless, sometime back I used to see these 400-500$ Windows 7 Atom tablets. I wonder what happened to them. It'd be really nice if Acer would offer an Ubuntu version of W500. W500 is dual-core AMD x86 and runs Windows 7 Home Premium and costs 500$ but if they make the cut on Windows 7, they should be able to roll out a 400$ x86 Ubuntu tablet.
As of now, am seriously considering Transformer original or Thrive. (Thrive has full USB ports without adapter while Transformer has active dev community. )
And, didn't anyone roll out an AOSP tablet? You know like those developer phones with vanilla Android.

Sorry I missed the $400 part.
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Ya asus tablet is nice, all I can afford is nook color running cm7.2
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Best Tablet Out There
Acer Transform has my vote. Or the moto xoom! Android > Apple

A tablet with quality roms

Hi, I've been using my Galaxy S II for a while and I'm so glad that there are a lot of people out there who make great kernels and roms for this device,
Can you suggest me a tablet (around 10 inch size, sleek and powerful one) which also has some nice ROMS and kernels around?
Thx!

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Hi, I've been using my Galaxy S II for a while and I'm so glad that there are a lot of people out there who make great kernels and roms for this device,
Can you suggest me a tablet (around 10 inch size, sleek and powerful one) which also has some nice ROMS and kernels around?
Thx!
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Well, I've got a HP Touchpad and love it. It's a webOS device, but you can get Android installed and it will work as a dual boot. There are a limited number of ROMs available at the moment, but that number's slowly growing.
The Asus Transformer Prime has an unlocked bootloader, which opens up the possibility of ROMs being developed. I dunno if there are any ATM available, but if not, I'd suspect they won't be far out.
Tablets are still relatively new gadgets, so they're bound to get ROMs in the future...but also there are probably lots more devs working on ROMs for phones than ROMs for tablets.
Have a look around the Asus TP forum, and you might find some...but I dunno, I haven't checked.

nookcolor or kindle fire, both very affordable and running ics nightlys
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Thanks, I guess I'll wait until June and if Samsung doesn't come up with something better, I'll go with a quad core.
Thx guys!

I'd wait too... until a tegra 3 tablet gets released.

Transformer Prime
ksoze11 said:
Thanks, I guess I'll wait until June and if Samsung doesn't come up with something better, I'll go with a quad core.
Thx guys!
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Here is what you are looking for I guess
ASUS Transformer Prime
-1280 x 800 pixels, 10.1 inches - Display
-Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9 - CPU
-Tegra 3
More info:
http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_transformer_prime-4322.php

Still waiting on it

(Q) planning on buying a tablet...

Ok so I want a tablet that Has good specs a larger screen(8+ depending on resolution) and something that I can install Ubuntu on... A dual boot would be nice. Also I want full sized usb ports... I have 2 so far… the toshiba thrive.. and the lenovo thinkpad. I need ideas.. you guys are experts!

No one has a suggestion?

Guys.. nothing?

With this options, I prefer the IdeaPad. But, you don't like Asus devices? Four example, Transformer prime and infinity have a great specs, large display with a really good quality and full size USB Ports
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Thanks for the replys... I might go with asus I don't know.. though I don't really like the google tablets.. not built very good in my opinion.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 w/Caulkin's ICS. Runs buttery smooth.

fiddlefaddle said:
No one has a suggestion?
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asus transform.....!!! or kindlefire...P

shyamjptpm said:
asus transform.....!!! or kindlefire...P
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I have a kf.... but ubuntu always had errors for me.

Kindle fire or nook tablet is great for the value
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I love my Acer Iconia A500. Built quality is really good, full size USB port, OC at 1.5GHz, good cameras. You can pick a refurb one up for $249.

greeky510 said:
I love my Acer Iconia A500. Built quality is really good, full size USB port, OC at 1.5GHz, good cameras. You can pick a refurb one up for $249.
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I forgot I want a good rear camera as well... I might try the Acer Iconia.

I have an Acer A500, 16GB version, and it runs the heck out of all the apps, but I don't do much of anything with it, the laptop is dual boot with ubuntu and win7, but i can't come up with an idea as to why you'd need to do that to a tablet.
I guess there are way more people that have way more going on with their life than I do lol

Would you still Recommend the TF700 Today?

Im looking at upgrading my Toshiba Thrive to the TF700. From reading reviews all over the net it is still rated in the top 3
If you were looking to buy a tab today would you still buy the TF700? If not what would you buy?
And NO Apple anything is not on the menu for me, never, never, never
Thanks for the input

IT just depends on your wants and need. The Nexus10 out performs the TF700 but has limited storage, no USB port and no keyboard dock. Also, unless you are willing to unlock the performance stock will be not that great.
Tylor
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Tylorw1 said:
IT just depends on your wants and need. The Nexus10 out performs the TF700 but has limited storage, no USB port and no keyboard dock. Also, unless you are willing to unlock the performance stock will be not that great.
Tylor
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I would root the tab, My Thrive and Rezound is rooted running custom roms.
I just am not sure if I should wait a few months to see what the latest and greatest tab will be,
I mostly use the tab to surf the net and check email, thats pretty much all I do with the tab

Hitch_Itch said:
I would root the tab, My Thrive and Rezound is rooted running custom roms.
I just am not sure if I should wait a few months to see what the latest and greatest tab will be,
I mostly use the tab to surf the net and check email, thats pretty much all I do with the tab
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If that is about it then the TF700 would not be bad. In order to install custom ROMS you must unlock thus voiding ASUS factory warranty. The keyboard dock makes it SOOO much easier surfing the web and typing up things.
Tylor
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Nope.
I would no longer recomend this tablet. After the last update it has become very unstable, and I was never happy with the speed. Apps crash regularly (including system apps) and do not behave as expected. I would find a more stable device if I were starting over.

No deep sleep
The only reason I cant recommend this tablet is because it does not have a deep sleep function. Well it supposedly does but it never works since the first day i got it. I have made all the changes that have come through in suggestions and nothing works to correct this. It almost seems worse since 4.2.1 update but it was still bad before that.
Other then the no deep sleep I think its a great tablet.

Íf you're willing to unlock and install custom ROMs, there's no tablet in the market that will beat the TF700.
The Nexus 10 has a high resolution and is faster when comparing stock, but it has no MicroSD slot, no dock (and thus no USB, no extra battery, no extra SDslot..)...

Hitch_Itch said:
I would root the tab, My Thrive and Rezound is rooted running custom roms.
I just am not sure if I should wait a few months to see what the latest and greatest tab will be,
I mostly use the tab to surf the net and check email, thats pretty much all I do with the tab
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Since the tf700 has a permanent issue with I/O bottleneck, it only can do so much. Imagine a custom rom/O/C kernel on the Nexus 10, definitely better than the tf700 in term of multitasking. Nexus 10 does have mini usb port which you can add a mini usb for a external sdcard. A wireless mini third party keyboard/mouse would be nice since the tf700 with dock is impossible to place on your lab (fliping over due to unbalance design, tablet is heavier than the keyboard). I would take the nexus 10 without hesitation.

Thanks for everyone's input, keep them coming.
Im still very curious on peoples thoughts about all the new tabs that are coming out withing a few months
Thanks

Hitch_Itch said:
Thanks for everyone's input, keep them coming.
Im still very curious on peoples thoughts about all the new tabs that are coming out withing a few months
Thanks
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The new tablet will no doubt surpass this tablet, however it will require you to wait, which might be worth it, or may not be. I personally am eager to see if ASUS releases a new transformer using a Tegra4 or a Snapdragon SoC, maybe even an intel. That would be awesome. And maybe better i/o performance because the i/o sucks but my tablet still runs great and with DATA2SD can solve the issue, mostly anyways.
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Tylorw1 said:
The new tablet will no doubt surpass this tablet, however it will require you to wait, which might be worth it, or may not be. I personally am eager to see if ASUS releases a new transformer using a Tegra4 or a Snapdragon SoC, maybe even an intel. That would be awesome. And maybe better i/o performance because the i/o sucks but my tablet still runs great and with DATA2SD can solve the issue, mostly anyways.
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Other manufacturers show some promise as well, wondering about Samsung and Sony has a nice tablet coming out and the end of the month

Hitch_Itch said:
Other manufacturers show some promise as well, wondering about Samsung and Sony has a nice tablet coming out and the end of the month
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Yes they do indeed. But I doubt I will ever get a touch screen tablet/laptop without a keyboard. I have experienced both typing and tapping and using a tablet to type things up is a pain. And I very much dislike having to carry around a bluetooth one. The keyboard dock makes it efficient and easy to carry around.
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To me, the Nexus 10 is an inferior device. Simply because it has a fixed amount of storage. Cloud is useless when you leave the house, OTG adapters are pointless when you're trying to walk around with it or use public transport. With the TF700, I have two 64GB MicroSD's extra on top of the 64GB internal, an USB port that supports my 2TB flashdrive (the OTG adapter on the nexus just gives "Voltage too high" on any flashdrive.), 9 more hours of battery and a keyboard and trackpad that doesn't eat my battery even more. (which bluetooth, wifi and USB does.)
For all that, i'll wait the extra second it aparently takes for things to load. Besides, it's still a full 10 seconds faster than that snail of a GT2 10.1...
And, and this is my personal opinion; feel free to disagree, it's ugly as hell. Looks like a cheap plastic toy you buy at Toys 'R Us... At least the TF700 look sleek and modern (and scifi-y).
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the tf700 with dock is impossible to place on your lab (fliping over due to unbalance design, tablet is heavier than the keyboard).
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What are you on about? Mine always sits on my lap, with the dock, for a whole 6.5 hours a day minimum. It has never fallen over. Not even once. Either it's because I have the better balanced TF201 dock, or you just want an angle that physics doesn't allow.
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Other manufacturers show some promise as well, wondering about Samsung and Sony has a nice tablet coming out and the end of the month
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Samsung "announced" the Tab 3 last week. But it will have a Dual core, 2gb RAM and *shudder* 1280x800. Which essentially makes it rubbish. All it has over the Tab 2 is 1GB more RAM. Not worth the upgrade.

I got a question guys I am stuck between deciding between these two tablets. I love my Galaxy S3 because of the ease of flashing, the display, great battery life and development. I checked out and was impressed with the tab 2 10.1 and am going to check out the TF700 tomorrow. I am getting the tablet for reading magazines, books, and streaming videos I have on my computer/tversity during bedtime (some of which are MKVs)
How would you guys say the battery life compared on the two machines?
How would you say the display compares?

zetsui said:
I got a question guys I am stuck between deciding between these two tablets. I love my Galaxy S3 because of the ease of flashing, the display, great battery life and development. I checked out and was impressed with the tab 2 10.1 and am going to check out the TF700 tomorrow. I am getting the tablet for reading magazines, books, and streaming videos I have on my computer/tversity during bedtime (some of which are MKVs)
How would you guys say the battery life compared on the two machines?
How would you say the display compares?
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Samsung and Asus just announced their new Tabs that are coming out sometime within the 3rd Qtr of this year
If you could, I would wait, the Sammy looks amazing, not much for details on the Asus yet

Hitch_Itch said:
If you could, I would wait, the Sammy looks amazing
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Looks like they have finally found a supplier of high resolution displays.

Hitch_Itch said:
Samsung and Asus just announced their new Tabs that are coming out sometime within the 3rd Qtr of this year
If you could, I would wait, the Sammy looks amazing, not much for details on the Asus yet
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That's what my cousin told me but I note it's a NOTE not a tab...if it's like the previous notes I still would like to know more about the TF700 vs the Tab 2 10.1
I don't like the note, I don't need it for S-pen or note taking and I felt like it's battery life isn't up to par with the other two either.
Could someone who has had both reply to those two questions?

zetsui said:
That's what my cousin told me but I note it's a NOTE not a tab...if it's like the previous notes I still would like to know more about the TF700 vs the Tab 2 10.1
I don't like the note, I don't need it for S-pen or note taking and I felt like it's battery life isn't up to par with the other two either.
Could someone who has had both reply to those two questions?
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Samsung is coming out with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)-http://www.androidcentral.com/hands-samsung-galaxy-note-101-2014
Asus is coming out with a new Transformer Pad TF701- scroll down the page-http://http://www.androidcentral.com/asus-announces-new-fonepad-note-transformer-pad-701transformer-book-and-new-memo-pads
Im getting one or the other and retiring my Toshiba Thrive.
Both look super sweet, Its going to be a hard choice

zetsui said:
That's what my cousin told me but I note it's a NOTE not a tab...if it's like the previous notes I still would like to know more about the TF700 vs the Tab 2 10.1
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DO NOT GET THE TAB 2 10.1.
Worst money I ever spend.
It's sluggish as hell, the resolution is a horrendous 1280x800 and it can't read 95% of all external storage devices. Input is very unresponsive if you're used to the snappyness of a higher-end device like the s3. (half the time ot doesn't register untill I actually apply pressure.) Screen is also rather dark.
Haven't had the chance to try the 3 yet, but the only advantage that has its one GB more RAM.
As for the tf700, it lags on occasion, but still runs laps around the gt2 10.1. And you can use it without having to draw the curtains.
The new note tab is looks very sweet, but samsung has no experience with HD on a tablet, or that resolution anywhere at all. (1280x800 is not HD unless you're blind.) So i would wait to see what that does anyway .
Wait for the new Transformer, with a bit of luck they solved the I/O lag.
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Hitch_Itch said:
Samsung is coming out with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)-http://www.androidcentral.com/hands-samsung-galaxy-note-101-2014
Asus is coming out with a new Transformer Pad TF701- scroll down the page-http://http://www.androidcentral.com/asus-announces-new-fonepad-note-transformer-pad-701transformer-book-and-new-memo-pads
Im getting one or the other and retiring my Toshiba Thrive.
Both look super sweet, Its going to be a hard choice
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ShadowLea said:
DO NOT GET THE TAB 2 10.1.
Worst money I ever spend.
It's sluggish as hell, the resolution is a horrendous 1280x800 and it can't read 95% of all external storage devices. Input is very unresponsive if you're used to the snappyness of a higher-end device like the s3. (half the time ot doesn't register untill I actually apply pressure.) Screen is also rather dark.
Haven't had the chance to try the 3 yet, but the only advantage that has its one GB more RAM.
As for the tf700, it lags on occasion, but still runs laps around the gt2 10.1. And you can use it without having to draw the curtains.
The new note tab is looks very sweet, but samsung has no experience with HD on a tablet, or that resolution anywhere at all. (1280x800 is not HD unless you're blind.) So i would wait to see what that does anyway .
Wait for the new Transformer, with a bit of luck they solved the I/O lag.
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Damn....wow you just 180'd me you crazy Dutch woman But your response was a little biased 1280x800 can definitely be considered HD. I benchmark Diablo 3 Youtube cinematics on that resolution when I'm in store
The three is the same as the 2, 1 more gig ram and 1 hour less battery life. Not a good reception
Can I ask did you root and install a custom AOSP or CM rom on it by chance or are you basing your TAB 2 10.1 experience on stock? That's what I plan on doing from day 1 and what I based my experience with my S3 on? I would never run an ATT Verizon bloated version of a tab and judge based n that
Is she wrong guys with coming off a little hard, can someone else who is running AOSP preferably comment on the snappiness? In store it really seemed great to be frank.