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ipod touch VS Zunehd

in my idea zune hd is better bc zune hd has amoled screen and nvidia chip

Yes it is better.
But what is exactly the use of this thread?
Only post threads if neccesairy! So those threads in the Q&A section are also a bit useless.
EC

Super off topic
Anything that is not Apple would be better....

Any bad apples get thrown in the garbage Go for the Zunehd

What do you want to use it for. Gaming or Bluetooth A2DP? Then, iPod Touch. Playing back videos? The Zune HD.

I have a zunehd, and while I love it, I only use it for playing back music, not videos or gaming. The screen is terrible resolution(Reviews say you can't tell, but its clearly noticeable) but has good color. As for the 720p playback, useless with that little storage. Can't comment on ipod games, but the ones for the zunehd are pretty good, although there aren't that many

Personally I went for the iPod Touch, for 2 reasons.
1. iTunes has a lot more apps, one of which is very important to me (LogMeIn).
2. They DON'T bloody sell the Zune HD outside of the US!!!!

ZuneHD is way funner to use when it comes to the music experience, and the HD Radio.
However, the iPod Touch has a bigger screen, which makes watching videos a bit more likely and desireable. I've played iPod games and they all suck, and they are all gimmicky just like any mobile phone game. Even PSP and DS games suck. (GBA ftw!!!!!)
But omfg the ZuneHD music experience looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Q] Looking for an allround tablet

I'm looking for a tablet that has basically everything:
- Bluetooth
- GPS
- at least 10"screen with high resolution, no crappy 800x600
- 1080p mkv playback (too lazy to recode my movies)
- smooth!! No lags when scrolling for example.
- It would be nice if it's hackable, so I can flash ROMs that get posted here... I don't want a tablet that get only 1 update after a year.. but like my Desire Z, a lot of custom ROMs etc.
1080p and bluetooth is the most important for me. I liked the Transformer Prime, but after I heard of the GPS problems, that one is a no-go. The big manufacturers (Acer, Toshiba) have announced some Tegra 3 tablets but it's very quiet now... I also saw a lot of Chinese tablets that can play 1080p mkv, very nice, and very cheap... but no bluetooth nor GPS
Can someone point me in the right direction? I don't care about the brand of the tablet, it may be the weirdest brand I've ever heard, it only has to fullfill my criterias above.

Any ideas?
It seems very hard to find these tablets

From new ipad to 10.1 help

Hi there I'm a sammy geek in relation to my mobile had s2 note s3 and just about to get note 2 on Monday however I am a apple ite concerning my tablet
I have had enough of apple and want to know if the note 10.1 is a worthy replacement ?
I use my ipad for sat nav photo editing facebook games and internet
Most important is adobe photoshop which is built into the note 10.1 plus of course that fantastic pen which the ipad doesn't have
I want to know has anyone took the step I'm losing £300 on trade in if I do as I have the 64gb 4g version so want to be sure
How good is the tablet for speed multi tasking watching film and playing music
Any help gratefully received
Thanks
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Speed of the Note is one of the fastest tablets I have tried, including the iPad3. Once you start using the stylus and other TouchWiz features (ie. floating video, split screen, floating calculator, etc.) you'll be hooked.
Just wondering, is there a return policy if you decide not to keep the Note?

mancuk29 said:
I use my ipad for:
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Sat nav - The Note will be better. You'll have more options for s/w and the front-facing speakers are loud and should be easy to hear. It also supports Glonass.
photo editing - Probably a tie. Depending on the detail you're editing to the Note could win based on the added value of the S-Pen.
facebook - The iPad app is proably better aesthetically but it'll work the same on both devices.
games - Depends on the games.
internet - The Note has the best browsing experience of any Andorid tablet. But I'm guessing the iPad's will still be more fluid but no more functional.
speed - It's the fastest Android tablet available. Because iOS is both so stuctured and limited it tends to be more fluid. But in terms of getting stuff done they should perform the same.
multi tasking - A huge benefit. The clipboard is also more of a scrap book. As you collect things from the web or apps and copy them they remain in the clipboard to be used later. Even after a reboot.
watching film - If you're coming from a retina display iPad you may notice some loss in definition. But the Note's display is great with very accurate color rendering. You can also watch a video in split view while you're doing something else or use Pop-up-play to watch a video while using the tablet normally. I watch a lot of video and am pleased with the display.
playing music - The Note has the same Wolfson DAC that's in the SGS3. Audio reproduction is brilliant. It also has BT 4.0 with aptX support which is a lossless playback method if your BT speakers or headphones support it.

mancuk29 said:
Hi there I'm a sammy geek in relation to my mobile had s2 note s3 and just about to get note 2 on Monday however I am a apple ite concerning my tablet
I have had enough of apple and want to know if the note 10.1 is a worthy replacement ?
I use my ipad for sat nav photo editing facebook games and internet
Most important is adobe photoshop which is built into the note 10.1 plus of course that fantastic pen which the ipad doesn't have
I want to know has anyone took the step I'm losing £300 on trade in if I do as I have the 64gb 4g version so want to be sure
How good is the tablet for speed multi tasking watching film and playing music
Any help gratefully received
Thanks
Sent from my GT-B5510 using xda premium
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I have an iPad 2 [i didn't see much of an upgrade to the iPad3] and the Note 10.1
I love both of them.
I find this tablet a lot more useful than the iPad.
multi-tasking i great. Not perfect.
watching movies is great [with the stereo].
music... well louder than my iPad.

I have the Note 10.1, my wife has the Ipad3. Due to her liking the Note 10.1 a lot better, we're saving to buy another Note 10.1 and we'll give the Ipad to my daughter.
Neither of us sees a noticeable difference in the screen, but some people do. Realistically, you probably won't note the difference with movies or pics. However, you may notice a difference in small fonts. If you read small fonts in normal use, you may notice a large difference. I HIGHLY recommend comparing screens for yourself. That way you'll know for sure what the resolution difference will mean to you.
For watching movies, the Note 10.1 wins hands down. Because of screen aspect ratios you have a 8.9 inch screen on the Ipad and a 10 inch screen with the Note 10.1. (Given a 16:9 movie.) Combined with the speakers--which are FAR superior on the Note--movie watching is a much better experience with the Note. Same with music, the speakers on the Note just blow the Ipad away.
There's no contest when it comes to photo touch up. The s-pen makes a night and day difference. Selecting areas of the photo with the pen is a game changer.
OK, now the downside to the Note 10.1. There was an update--which got pulled--that makes the Note a much better machine. Smoother with less bugs. With the update my Note runs great, without it I got a little annoyed. The update is in the development section here, so you can still update. However some people--a small minority I believe--have had problems with the update. For some, the pen stopped working. That's probably why Sammy pulled the update. The good news is that we can be sure that Samsung is working on the bugs the pre-update Note has, since they addressed them in the update. Jelly Bean should be along soon. So if you get the Note 10.1 and choose not to update you'll have to live with a few annoying bugs until Jelly Bean is released.

[Q] Old devices: Nexus S vs WP7

I currently have a Nexus One, and though it served me for about 3 years, I am kinda unpleased by the minor hardware problems it has, such as the screwed-up multitouch, misplaced capacitive buttons sensors, limited WiFi speed (b/g), no front-facing camera, low memory space etc. I am not a "high-end freak" so I don't need a dual-core or higher device. That's why I'm considering the Nexus S, since it fixes all the problems mentioned above and it has Android 4.2.2 which is more than enough for me. However, my attention is also drawn to the Windows Phone 7 devices. I kinda like "standing out from the ordinary" since most people (well... all, to be honest) have either Androids or iPhones, so having a WP7 might be an interesting experience, given the phones also have good specs (for me). The LG Optimus 7 is too poor-looking: hardware navigational buttons, no front-facing camera, plastic, etc. so it is out of question. The Omnia 7 seems quite good, having a 4" S-AMOLED screen and all the extras found on the Nexus S. The Nokia Lumia phones also seem to be good.
My main use of a smartphone is multimedia: Facebook, Yahoo Messenger, photos, video- and audio-chats, videos, songs and so on. I don't want GTA3 or N.O.V.A or any other demanding games (that's why I don't need a dual-core). So... do you think the Nexus S is still worth buying today, or should WP7 fulfill my needs better?
Thanks!

You could easily go either way. If the OS doesn't matter much, then look around and see which one you like better. WP7 devices don't need high end specs to perform better, since the OS is much lighter and less demanding than Android. Android devices benefit greatly from spec increases.
Neither one is really a "better" choice overall for everyone. It's all dependent on your personal tastes. It sounds to me like you're looking to try something different and stand out more, so a Nokia Lumia in one of the colored models might be just what you're looking for. Lumia 800 and 900 models are selling for decent prices now. A bit more than a Nexus S, but worth it for "standing out" in a crowd.

gnexus47 said:
I currently have a Nexus One, and though it served me for about 3 years, I am kinda unpleased by the minor hardware problems it has, such as the screwed-up multitouch, misplaced capacitive buttons sensors, limited WiFi speed (b/g), no front-facing camera, low memory space etc. I am not a "high-end freak" so I don't need a dual-core or higher device. That's why I'm considering the Nexus S, since it fixes all the problems mentioned above and it has Android 4.2.2 which is more than enough for me. However, my attention is also drawn to the Windows Phone 7 devices. I kinda like "standing out from the ordinary" since most people (well... all, to be honest) have either Androids or iPhones, so having a WP7 might be an interesting experience, given the phones also have good specs (for me). The LG Optimus 7 is too poor-looking: hardware navigational buttons, no front-facing camera, plastic, etc. so it is out of question. The Omnia 7 seems quite good, having a 4" S-AMOLED screen and all the extras found on the Nexus S. The Nokia Lumia phones also seem to be good.
My main use of a smartphone is multimedia: Facebook, Yahoo Messenger, photos, video- and audio-chats, videos, songs and so on. I don't want GTA3 or N.O.V.A or any other demanding games (that's why I don't need a dual-core). So... do you think the Nexus S is still worth buying today, or should WP7 fulfill my needs better?
Thanks!
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i prefer nexus S..

[Q] iPad is definitely too much for me. Should I sell it?

Hello!
I am a happy iPad 4 owner but I am wondering if it's the case to sell it.
I mainly need a tablet to watch movies "on the go", as I really don't like do any kind of work on it. I love my notebook, my keyboard, my external display :laugh:
I am thinking about selling my iPad and get an Android cheaper alternative. Size 10", with a good resolution (at least HD) and capable of playing full HD and MKV.
Is there something you would suggest? Web browsing is not my priority. Weight, price, screen and battery are
I need at least 5 hours with no wi-fi.
Thank you for your help!

lemy_ said:
Hello!
I am a happy iPad 4 owner but I am wondering if it's the case to sell it.
I mainly need a tablet to watch movies "on the go", as I really don't like do any kind of work on it. I love my notebook, my keyboard, my external display :laugh:
I am thinking about selling my iPad and get an Android cheaper alternative. Size 10", with a good resolution (at least HD) and capable of playing full HD and MKV.
Is there something you would suggest? Web browsing is not my priority. Weight, price, screen and battery are
I need at least 5 hours with no wi-fi.
Thank you for your help!
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I'll give a shameless plug for the tablet I own and love, the LG G Pad 8.3. Smaller than a 10", but that's the point. Especially compared to an iPad, and even more especially when you consider watching movies. The iPad has a 4:3 ratio, while the LG has a 16:10 ratio (most Android tablets have a 16:9), which is much better for watching movies because there'll be less wasted space on the screen. I'm sure you've noticed how much useless space there is when watching a letterboxed movie on your iPad. The G Pad can be found for extremely reasonable prices these days.
As for full 10" Android tablets, these will cost quite a bit more, but will still seem a good deal compared to iPads. You can get the Samsung Tab Pro 10.1 for under $400, and for $450 there's the Tab S 10.5". The latter will probably be a better platform for watching movies (and everything else, really) because of the AMOLED display, which'll have blacker blacks and more contrast.
Regardless of your choice, Androids are great for entertainment, largely due to the widescreen aspect ratio, and also because most have microSD slots to store more stuff, you can load stuff from your computer via simple drag and drop (no iTunes BS), and because even if it doesn't natively support the file type you're trying to play, you can get a player (MX Pro, for example) that'll play practically anything you can throw at it.

Planterz said:
I'll give a shameless plug for the tablet I own and love, the LG G Pad 8.3. Smaller than a 10", but that's the point. Especially compared to an iPad, and even more especially when you consider watching movies. The iPad has a 4:3 ratio, while the LG has a 16:10 ratio (most Android tablets have a 16:9), which is much better for watching movies because there'll be less wasted space on the screen. I'm sure you've noticed how much useless space there is when watching a letterboxed movie on your iPad. The G Pad can be found for extremely reasonable prices these days.
As for full 10" Android tablets, these will cost quite a bit more, but will still seem a good deal compared to iPads. You can get the Samsung Tab Pro 10.1 for under $400, and for $450 there's the Tab S 10.5". The latter will probably be a better platform for watching movies (and everything else, really) because of the AMOLED display, which'll have blacker blacks and more contrast.
Regardless of your choice, Androids are great for entertainment, largely due to the widescreen aspect ratio, and also because most have microSD slots to store more stuff, you can load stuff from your computer via simple drag and drop (no iTunes BS), and because even if it doesn't natively support the file type you're trying to play, you can get a player (MX Pro, for example) that'll play practically anything you can throw at it.
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Is the GPad 8.3 okay for MKV/1080P files? :silly:
I had both Nexus 7 2012 & 2013 and actually I find the aspect ratio/size really not suitable for me. It was like having a giant phone.
I also have a Note 3 so that's why I am concerned about 7/8 inches tablet. However the GPad looks really promising

lemy_ said:
Is the GPad 8.3 okay for MKV/1080P files? :silly:
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It took some searching, but I found a 1080p .mkv video (the nature of which shall remain unspoken), and the stock player plays it fine (as does MX Player).
I had both Nexus 7 2012 & 2013 and actually I find the aspect ratio/size really not suitable for me. It was like having a giant phone.
I also have a Note 3 so that's why I am concerned about 7/8 inches tablet. However the GPad looks really promising
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I like the LG 8.3 because it's about the size/weight as the Nexus 7 tablets, yet with its smaller bezels, packs a significantly larger screen. I really don't like the ~10" tablets because holding them becomes fatiguing after a short time. But the 8.3 is still comfortably holdable with one hand, be it in portrait or landscape mode, and maximizes the screen size within that space. That's just my personal preference. Obviously a 10" screen is better for watching things, but if you have to hold it the whole time, then things can get painful. The size/weight of the 8.3 is manageable and gives you a good compromise between the 7" and 10" devices. The Samsung Tab S 8.4 is undoubtedly the king of these "inbetween" tablets, having a larger screen, yet being smaller, thinner, and lighter than the LG 8.3. But it also costs significantly more (yet less than iPads if you want more than 16gb storage).
And as I said, the aspect ratio is a big consideration you need to make when looking at tablets to watch movies on. The LG 8.3 will give you nearly the same horizontal screen size as your iPad, yet is over an inch and a half narrower, most of which'll be letterboxed black anyway. The iPad's 4:3 ratio is great for playing games and browsing, but wastes a lot of space when watching movies/tv, unless you're watching Magnum PI or other TV shows from the pre-HD days, or movies that were cropped for TV or directed by Kubrick. Anything else, and a 16:9 or 16:10 Android tablet (or Windows, but let's not go there) is better if your main concern is watching movies.

There are 3 threads already established that are devoted to discussions about devices, please read, and if necessary, repost your question in one of these threads: The what should I buy thread or the The Device Suggestion Thread or the The Device Comparison Thread.
There are also several other discussion threads that you probably should review to help you. They are What phone do you wish you had? or
The Worst Android Device That You've Ever Had & Why or even this place that talks about The best phone you ever owned.