I have finally made my decision as to which tablet to buy - yep you guessed it the TF300T. It's exactly what I am after in terms of spec/price. I was hoping for some advice as to the best place to buy from (I am in the UK). Not fussed about the dock so hopefully I can find one cheaper without? Ideally the white one but from what I can tell it's not readily available here. Any suggestions?
s4vva said:
I have finally made my decision as to which tablet to buy - yep you guessed it the TF300T. It's exactly what I am after in terms of spec/price. I was hoping for some advice as to the best place to buy from (I am in the UK). Not fussed about the dock so hopefully I can find one cheaper without? Ideally the white one but from what I can tell it's not readily available here. Any suggestions?
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Comet are currently doing all colours for £389.99 if you buy online. Plus you get 3.5% quidco which is like £12.00 back :good:
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Comet are currently doing all colours for £389.99 if you buy online. Plus you get 3.5% quidco which is like £12.00 back :good:
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Thanks, I have also found it for £330 delivered from Pixmania (most likely be an EU version, not a problem for me becasue the first thing I will be doing is unlocking it!), which is for the tablet only, no dock. I really don't see myself using the dock all that much in any case.
edit: Should have mentioned it is the blue version.
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Thanks, I have also found it for £330 delivered from Pixmania (most likely be an EU version, not a problem for me becasue the first thing I will be doing is unlocking it!), which is for the tablet only, no dock. I really don't see myself using the dock all that much in any case.
edit: Should have mentioned it is the blue version.
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Good price but in my opinion the dock is worth the extra £50, if anything for the fact it acts as a stand and the extended battery, plus the fact of the expansion ports.
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Good price but in my opinion the dock is worth the extra £50, if anything for the fact it acts as a stand and the extended battery, plus the fact of the expansion ports.
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Fair point, I suppose I can always stick the dock on ebay if I don't use it....
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Fair point, I suppose I can always stick the dock on ebay if I don't use it....
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Yep, and I rekon youd get £80-100 on ebay for the dock which in turn would make the tablet cheaper
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Yep, and I rekon youd get £80-100 on ebay for the dock which in turn would make the tablet cheaper
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Nice! Ordered, and to think I started with a budget of £250 for a Galaxy Tab 2 !!
I bought mine from pixmania too. Paid about 380 I think but got 12 quid off through quidco.
The dock is definitely worth it IMHO. The extra battery, ports and the fact that it acts like a case when you aren't using the tablet are great. You'll be surprised.
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Nice! Ordered, and to think I started with a budget of £250 for a Galaxy Tab 2 !!
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Nice, what colour did you order?
I got the blue one because I bought mine about 3 weeks ago and thats the only colour they had instore.
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Nice, what colour did you order?
I got the blue one because I bought mine about 3 weeks ago and thats the only colour they had instore.
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I went for white in the end. I am still not sure I did the right thing as I doubt I will use the dock. I just keep having that feeling that maybe I should of got the Tab 2 10.1 for £250. I'll probably change my mind once it comes.
Is the screen really as dim as people say in reviews?
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I went for white in the end. I am still not sure I did the right thing as I doubt I will use the dock. I just keep having that feeling that maybe I should of got the Tab 2 10.1 for £250. I'll probably change my mind once it comes.
Is the screen really as dim as people say in reviews?
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The screen is a little dim yes. But to be honest if you don't want to use it outdoors then it shouldn't be an issue. The only time i have wanted a brighter screen is in work as for some reason the fluorescent lights in my office make the screen a little hard to see, but nothing I can't live with. It has so much going for it that I can live with a slightly dim screen. Obviously ymmv.
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The screen is a little dim yes. But to be honest if you don't want to use it outdoors then it shouldn't be an issue. The only time i have wanted a brighter screen is in work as for some reason the fluorescent lights in my office make the screen a little hard to see, but nothing I can't live with. It has so much going for it that I can live with a slightly dim screen. Obviously ymmv.
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I played with one in a Comet store and as a result I have cancelled my order. It is a great tablet and I can see the merits of having a keyboard however once the keyboard is attached it's almost the same weight as my 11" Lenovo. I can't see myself choosing it over that. I think for some this would be a great device but for me I found the screen lacking a little and a little heavy.
It's a great tablet but just not for me. Shame.
Do people think there's going to be a price drop on the tf300 after the tf700 is released in the uk on the 31st of August?
Although it seems that only Amazon are going to stock it.
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Ok, so I ordered a used 32GB Transformer on Amazon at a great price, but was wondering even if it is either a B7 or B8 should I even bother keeping it cause I cannot get root? I mean will it really come? I will get it tomorrow and will know more if it can be rooted or not, but if it is not, should I just return it and get something else?
no i dont think you should get something else this is the best out there and allot of people have said that it is the first stock experience they were really happy with and with garenteed ics in the next few months that experience can only get better
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no i dont think you should get something else this is the best out there and allot of people have said that it is the first stock experience they were really happy with and with garenteed ics in the next few months that experience can only get better
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Well I am just hoping even if I am lucky enough not to get a B7 or B8, that it can be done for all the others.
I got my used 32gb from Amazon a few days ago, it is a B50. I would be willing to wager yours will be the same. I think Amazon got a bulk purchase returned and are now reselling them. Also so you know, mine came in perfect condition, still had the protective film on the bottom and on the usb cord. It was missing the screen protector film, but otherwise you wouldn't know it was "used". Came in the original box with instruction envelope charger and cord.
the transformer is a great stock device. I've owned about 5 android smartphones(Droid, Droid x, incredible, fascinate, thunderbolt) and rooted them all to feel like they were worth it and usable. I haven't even thought about rooting mine and I got it when it first came out. this tablet is great right out of the box and wouldn't trade it for any other tablet out right now, especially if you got the keyboard.
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the transformer is a great stock device. I've owned about 5 android smartphones(Droid, Droid x, incredible, fascinate, thunderbolt) and rooted them all to feel like they were worth it and usable. I haven't even thought about rooting mine and I got it when it first came out. this tablet is great right out of the box and wouldn't trade it for any other tablet out right now, especially if you got the keyboard.
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I have to agree
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I got my used 32gb from Amazon a few days ago, it is a B50. I would be willing to wager yours will be the same. I think Amazon got a bulk purchase returned and are now reselling them. Also so you know, mine came in perfect condition, still had the protective film on the bottom and on the usb cord. It was missing the screen protector film, but otherwise you wouldn't know it was "used". Came in the original box with instruction envelope charger and cord.
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That gives me a bit a relief, I ordered a 32GB "Like New" one for $311 shipped. I have good things about Amazon Warehouse Deals like new products, some say they "are" brand new for the most part, as you said. I will find out later today when it comes in...got to love Amazon Prime one day shipping!
I bought a new one and it didn't come with a screen protector
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I bought a new one and it didn't come with a screen protector
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I was going off a youtube "unboxing/review" video I saw, it showed a plastic film thing on the screen. Nothing you would want to leave on there as it was thick and had lots of air bubbles under it.
As for Amazon prime.......omg I can't tell you how nice it is. For me I don't have to even do the $3.99 overnight, I am in Indiana the warehouse is just across the border in Kentucky so the free two day shipping means overnight to me 99% of the time. I actually got something the same day once
I've been keeping an eye out for another Transformer and figured I'd be able to get them on the cheap being people wanting to unload theirs in time for the new Asus Prime.
I've found this TF with dock, I know it's not the 32GB model but still looks to be in decent shape. Does this seem like a pretty good deal or should I keep looking?
Suggestions?
I am looking to sell my tab and dock pm me if you are interested
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There are 5 days left in the auction and it's at $286. No way of knowing how high it will go, so difficult to say whether it'll end up being a good deal. Maybe look at some closed auctions...
If you wait until Black Friday, you can try to score one of the $250 tablet + $100 docks at Best Buy. $350 for the combo new seems like a pretty good deal.
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I've been keeping an eye out for another Transformer and figured I'd be able to get them on the cheap being people wanting to unload theirs in time for the new Asus Prime.
Suggestions?
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I hope it is I just bought one! secondhand off ebay but seems pretty snappy so far, the keyboard is excellent, very good quality keys.
wynand32 said:
If you wait until Black Friday, you can try to score one of the $250 tablet + $100 docks at Best Buy. $350 for the combo new seems like a pretty good deal.
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Do you have a link for that BF special?
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Do you have a link for that BF special?
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http://www.droid-life.com/2011/11/1...acer-iconia-7-for-189-toshiba-thrive-for-279/
That's for the tablet sales. I remember seeing the dock at Best Buy for $99 somewhere else, but can't find the link at the moment.
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http://www.droid-life.com/2011/11/1...acer-iconia-7-for-189-toshiba-thrive-for-279/
That's for the tablet sales. I remember seeing the dock at Best Buy for $99 somewhere else, but can't find the link at the moment.
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Thanks, I'll keep an eye out on the auction houses and hope I can get one from Best Buy.
Black
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Iconia-A...2?ie=UTF8&qid=1340137229&sr=8-2&keywords=a700
Silver
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Iconia-A...4?ie=UTF8&qid=1340137229&sr=8-4&keywords=a700
I'm in for a Black one!
My pre-order from Amazon is about to ship via overnight shipping
Edit: Cancelled the order. Since Asus Infinity has started shipping... will wait for it to see how it is before reordering.
Asus Infinity shipping already when and where?
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Asus Infinity shipping already when and where?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523811&page=157
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Asus Infinity shipping already when and where?
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sweden, received today, don't realistically expect it stateside for at least another 30 days or you'll most likely be disappointed.
Id ttake the Acer over the Asus anyday.
Galaxy note Paranoid Android 1.7ghz goodness
DJsCrIBbLe said:
Id ttake the Acer over the Asus anyday.
Galaxy note Paranoid Android 1.7ghz goodness
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Becareful what you wish for
In for the Silver... :good:
They must have sold out since its not listed as in stock until June 24th!
Now wheres that root method......hmmmm.
That was the original ship date of my new egg order. Maybe amazon slipped up and sent a batch out early? Every other retailer on amazon including circuit city is saying 24th now. Meh, nevertheless I am more than pleased with the product I have, even after thinking I was going to return this for a surface hope you all enjoy this as much as I do. I'll post an update once I finish these brray rips tomorrow.
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Got mine and it went back the same day. Had a big black dot under the screen, not a bad pixel, maybe a piece of glue or plastic? Anyway, I bought it for the screen so that was unacceptable. I tried to dislodge it but no-go.
Was thinking of getting another but saw they changed it to preorder, so I might just wait on the Transformer Infinity. Otherwise in the short time I used it, it looked like a nice device. Construction felt good, decent weight and distributed very well. A microusb to usb adapter was included in the box... A nice touch.
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Got mine and it went back the same day. Had a big black dot under the screen, not a bad pixel, maybe a piece of glue or plastic? Anyway, I bought it for the screen so that was unacceptable. I tried to dislodge it but no-go.
Was thinking of getting another but saw they changed it to preorder, so I might just wait on the Transformer Infinity. Otherwise in the short time I used it, it looked like a nice device. Construction felt good, decent weight and distributed very well. A microusb to usb adapter was included in the box... A nice touch.
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That stinks! Sure hope mine's good to go (status: out for delivery).
Thanks, hopefully mine was just a fluke.
Would like to read your impressions after you've had some time to play with it... Gotta decide whether to try again or wait on the Asus.
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Thanks, hopefully mine was just a fluke.
Would like to read your impressions after you've had some time to play with it... Gotta decide whether to try again or wait on the Asus.
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Mine just showed up about 20 minutes ago!!!
And I'm pleased to say that yours was just a fluke.
I've already run the Display Tester app to look for dead pixels and what not, and my display is good to go! :good:
Its also in stock and shipping at Acer. A news item I saw about that was the only way I knew about this tablet. I've been waiting on the Transformer Infinity and the Acer wasn't even on my radar. The stats and the price are very appealing.
Ah yes, but who wants to pay $23 sales tax?
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Its also in stock and shipping at Acer. A news item I saw about that was the only way I knew about this tablet. I've been waiting on the Transformer Infinity and the Acer wasn't even on my radar. The stats and the price are very appealing.
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I too, had been waiting on either the A700 or Infinity. While I was leaning towards the Infinity, I was getting really sick of waiting on ASUS to get their head out of their ass. I figured I'd give the A700 a go and if I didn't care for it, I could return it within the 30 day window and keep waiting on the Infinity to drop State-side.
Same here, infinity looks great on paper, but after the qc issues I've seen firsthand multiple primes later, I'm sick of light bleed, wifi issues, and general lack of helpful and meaningful effort to make change on behalf of the company. I can tell you from experience the a700, it exceeds expectations.
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Has anyone here had to replace their stylus? If so, do you have any recommendations? Most reviews are hit or miss. Thanks.
My Stylus is great no need to be replaced after all this years.
But if u need one just use any Wacom Stylus.
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Has anyone here had to replace their stylus? If so, do you have any recommendations? Most reviews are hit or miss. Thanks.
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Here in the UK the Samsung store has them in stock:
http://www.samsung.com/uk/mobile-accessories/touch-pen-pn910-galaxy-note-4/EJ-PN910BBEGWW/
Best way to be sure you're getting the genuine article, if you have access to a Samsung store in your country!
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Here in the UK the Samsung store has them in stock:
http://www.samsung.com/uk/mobile-accessories/touch-pen-pn910-galaxy-note-4/EJ-PN910BBEGWW/
Best way to be sure you're getting the genuine article, if you have access to a Samsung store in your country!
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Or you could just replace the tip, as you probably got a set of replacement tips along with your device. I know I did.
I just got one off eBay think it cost me about $4. Samsung one. Works and looks fine.
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I just got one off eBay think it cost me about $4. Samsung one. Works and looks fine.
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Hi
Can you send a link pls? i ve ordered a cheap one from ebay but thats not so good cus i can push in the tip and the button doesnt works..
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Hi
Can you send a link pls? i ve ordered a cheap one from ebay but thats not so good cus i can push in the tip and the button doesnt works..
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Sorry, forgot before:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/31178171945...49&var=610666777411&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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Sorry, forgot before:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/31178171945...49&var=610666777411&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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FWIW, I've purchased several supposed samsung / OEM ones from various third party sellers that are close, but have never got one that is a true OEM. Same applies for other Note models.
The best ones have legitimate looking packaging, supplies, etc. One of the tells is that they often lack a number under the China / Vietnam stamp. Another is that they sometimes don't stay put in the pen slot and fall out.
The main issue with these is that they don't have much pressure sensitivity, which matters to me as I like to play amateur artist on my Notes. Compared to an OEM Note 10.1 2014 pen (1024 levels of sensitivity), the knockoff Note 4 pens have much less range (should have twice as much, 2048 levels). In fact, they even have less than my old tablet PC Wacom pens (which have 256 levels and are compatible with the Notes). If I were to guess, I'd say the 3rd party Note pens average 128 levels of sensitivity. I have even bought a Note 7 pen (should be 4096 levels) that came in packaging and everything but performed like this.
Otherwise, they work fine and should be perfectly adequate if you are just using them for notes, navigation, etc. Very rarely a really cheap knockoff won't have removable tips and only has like 4 levels of sensitivity, but those are less common these days. Even those ones tend to have the samsung logo and are generally sold by people claiming OEM.
I wouldn't pay top dollar for one unless I was getting it directly from samsung. I am currently doing my drawing with a Note 5 pen I bought from them (on sale for $20 last I checked), which unfortunately doesn't register as docked when in the pen slot but otherwise works great. If I weren't drawing I would use one of the several close knockoffs I paid from $4-$12 for on eBay and Amazon.
I just got 2 of them from the eBay link. They both work great. The button works, hand writing mode works well, it fits snugly in the phone and the phone knows when it’s docked. I’m pleasantly surprised since they were only $4.00 each. FYI the eBay seller says they're used and may show it but they look brand new to me.
Thanks, Geno
Assuming it's ok to share items for sale here???
I purchased this battery from eBay a few mos ago: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-High-Q...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
And then broke my Pixel-C screen before I could install it
The seller is in China and has reduced his price to $28. I paid $35 for mine.
I'll sell if for $25 including shipping to any location in the US. Pls let me know if you're interested.
I also have a near-new Pixel C metal keyboard that is in perfect condition and a leather folio keyboard in excellent condition.
Will sell each for $25 (including shipping)
If you want both keyboards and the battery, I'll sell for $60 including shipping.
Can send photos to any prospective buyers who want them.
I installed one of these batteries, they're legit. Hard to install but doable!
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geekdaddy said:
I also have a near-new Pixel C metal keyboard that is in perfect condition
Will sell each for $25 (including shipping)
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I'll buy this from you. How do we contact each other?
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I'll buy this from you. How do we contact each other?
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PM Sent!
Assuming JesterTX2001 takes the metal keyboard, I still have the leather portfolio and battery available. Just let me know if you're interested. Easiest way is via PM on XDA.
tabormeister said:
I installed one of these batteries, they're legit. Hard to install but doable!
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My screen is popping off separating on the volume side I glued it down twice keeps popping off again seems the battery maybe swelling and needs replacement ?
How hard was it to replace looks like a real ordeal ?
Markeee said:
My screen is popping off separating on the volume side I glued it down twice keeps popping off again seems the battery maybe swelling and needs replacement ?
How hard was it to replace looks like a real ordeal ?
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Like I said in your thread, the hardest and sketchiest part is getting the screen off, that job is already half done for you. The actual connectors inside the device are pretty easy to deal with if you've ever repaired a tablet/phone.
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Google+Pixel+C+Teardown/62277
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Like I said in your thread, the hardest and sketchiest part is getting the screen off, that job is already half done for you. The actual connectors inside the device are pretty easy to deal with if you've ever repaired a tablet/phone.
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Google+Pixel+C+Teardown/62277
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Ok then I'm gonna order the battery and and go for it any particular glue you recommend ?
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I'll sell if for $25 including shipping to any location in the US.
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I'll buy the battery from you if you still have it let me know ?
I already sent you a PM
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I'll buy the battery from you if you still have it let me know ?
I already sent you a PM
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Great! PM sent.
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Great! PM sent.
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Sounds good I already Paypaled you the cash
Where are you located out of ?
Oh well broke my Pixel C today changing the battery . I been living with the Pixel C Tab and my Nexus 6 phone running LineageOS for years just looking for some feedback on what might be a fun and logical upgrade that should have good LineageOS Rom support going forward ?
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Oh well broke my Pixel C today changing the battery . I been living with the Pixel C Tab and my Nexus 6 phone running LineageOS for years just looking for some feedback on what might be a fun and logical upgrade that should have good LineageOS Rom support going forward ?
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What part did you break, was it the screen?
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What part did you break, was it the screen?
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Yeah i messed up the screen not worth trying to fix anymore I also screwed up the volume switch trying to clean it out after glue got in it from the last time i tried to glue the screen back on.
So at this point I'm trying to figure out the best upgrade tablet to buy that has good rom or LineageOS support going forward any suggestion's ?
Or I could just buy another Pixel C selling super cheap on ebay but thats no fun
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Yeah i messed up the screen not worth trying to fix anymore I also screwed up the volume switch trying to clean it out after glue got in it from the last time i tried to glue the screen back on.
So at this point I'm trying to figure out the best upgrade tablet to buy that has good rom or LineageOS support going forward any suggestion's ?
Or I could just buy another Pixel C selling super cheap on ebay but thats no fun
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I know Samsung is having some decent deals on their tablets. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is available for a decent price if you are able to trade in a newish phone, or tablet, but even without the trade-in its still at somewhat reasonable price for performance.
I did not want an iPad or a Samsung tablet so I went for a Pixel C, I dont regret the decision but I do wish there was something else Android. I dont like the idea of either an expensive Samsung that probably will be difficult or impossible to install another rom on, or some complete trash no name from Amazon.
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I know Samsung is having some decent deals on their tablets. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is available for a decent price if you are able to trade in a newish phone, or tablet, but even without the trade-in its still at somewhat reasonable price for performance.
I did not want an iPad or a Samsung tablet so I went for a Pixel C, I dont regret the decision but I do wish there was something else Android. I dont like the idea of either an expensive Samsung that probably will be difficult or impossible to install another rom on, or some complete trash no name from Amazon.
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After researching around theres not to many options or companies making tablets seems the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite and the Galaxy Tab S5e are the only 2 with rom or LineageOS support that I can find. The S5e seems to be a bit more powerful offering a 6mb ram version and has official LineageOS support the Tab S6 Lite is the cheaper budget tablet but offers the pen and offering only Unofficial LineageOS.
I'd love to be able to upgrade and get the new Galaxy Tab S7 or S7+ the top of the line tablets out now but no rom support out at all from what I see ?
The Pixel C is a bit old release date was 2015 I could just buy another one super cheap on ebay but think maybe its time to get something newer at this point?
Any one have any other suggestions ?
If you need any Pixel C Keyboards you can check out the sale here where they are just $9.99 for a brand new one Brand New Pixel C Keyboard $9.99 eBay