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Here are the contenders:
HTC Flyer,
Galaxy Tab,
Streak 7,
Nook color,
Nook Tablet,
Kindle Fire.
Which do you think would be the best buy at the current point in time? I would mainly use the tablet as an ebook, netbook substitute i.e. a bit of multimedia and browsing.
I reckon the kindle fire or nook tablet are great buys at their prices! but i just cannot make up my mind lol also, i dont know how long it would take for development to take place on these devices...
I recommend Nook Tablet, I currently have a nook color which i've rooted and use as a miniature tablet, works really great.
The Kindle Fire is nice and all, but its extremely limited and the Nook already has development behind it.
for the best price-to-spec ratio I think the Fire and Nook beat out the Flyer, Galaxy Tab and Streak
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I recommend Nook Tablet, I currently have a nook color which i've rooted and use as a miniature tablet, works really great.
The Kindle Fire is nice and all, but its extremely limited and the Nook already has development behind it.
for the best price-to-spec ratio I think the Fire and Nook beat out the Flyer, Galaxy Tab and Streak
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Thanks for your input. what do you think of the streak? my problem with it is that the development section looks extremely dead and that the battery dies out quickly.
Also i am hoping for ICS on my tab in the future lol
Considering the Flyer is available for $300 at BestBuy and the Lenovo Ideapad A1 is available for $200 at Frys and other etailers...
I'd say the choice is pretty clear. The HTC Flyer is the way to go if you would like the pen support, a device with HTC Sense, and quite likely a version 3 OS upgrade (making it the only device on the list to even have potential for a stable Honeycomb build).
The Ideapad A1 is the way to go if you are looking for a budget device.
HOWEVER, I'd stay away from the Fire, no Bluetooth, no expandable storage, and an overly customized version of Android (that has not yet been rooted) and with no access to the stock Google apps out of the box are all game killers in my opinion.
htc flyer is definitely the best buy
best tablet overall: Galaxy tab 7.0 Plus
best value tablet: Nook Tablet
best value honeycomb tablet: Acer a100
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best tablet overall: Galaxy tab 7.0 Plus
best value tablet: Nook Tablet
best value honeycomb tablet: Acer a100
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This my thinking as well! Exactly lol
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Which one do u prefer the most
Out of the three
Another vote for the flyer. Awesome tablet.
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Another vote for the flyer. Awesome tablet.
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I actually don't like the sense ui on it. Also would prefer dual core like acer a100
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Which one do u prefer the most
Out of the three
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the 7.0+ is a really sweet device, and blows the a100 out of the water, but its also a LOT pricier. nook tablet is only if you're on a tight budget, don't care about cameras, and/or really want to do some hardcore modding
a100 has a tegra 2, android 3.2, every amenity you could ask for in a a tablet (other than a full sized USB) even an option for cellular data (called the a501). carries a $299-$350 price tag.
7.0+ has a dual core exynos - better than the tegra 2 - and a better screen and UI. it's also VERY likely to get official (and unofficial) ICS updates. also has universal remote capabilities. a SIM unlocked version exists. expect to spend 6-700 dollars. Just my two cents, but IMHO i think its pretty ugly.
nook tablet has really good specs, and is by far the cheapest here ($149) - however, you'll have to do some serious modding to get a "real" android tablet, and not an ereader with a color screen. also, you'll have to live with no cameras, no cellular data option, and keep in mind there aren't any ROMs for it just yet.
final thoughts?
IMHO, its hard to justify the 7.0+ unless you have a lot of cash. The a100 is a really nice budget tablet (and i love the chassis). The nook tablet should came with a "bring your own ROM" and "some assembly required" stickers on the box, but once you do , its going to be a very capable device - not nearly as good as the others tho.
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the 7.0+ is a really sweet device, and blows the a100 out of the water, but its also a LOT pricier. nook tablet is only if you're on a tight budget, don't care about cameras, and/or really want to do some hardcore modding
a100 has a tegra 2, android 3.2, every amenity you could ask for in a a tablet (other than a full sized USB) even an option for cellular data (called the a501). carries a $299-$350 price tag.
7.0+ has a dual core exynos - better than the tegra 2 - and a better screen and UI. it's also VERY likely to get official (and unofficial) ICS updates. also has universal remote capabilities. a SIM unlocked version exists. expect to spend 6-700 dollars. Just my two cents, but IMHO i think its pretty ugly.
nook tablet has really good specs, and is by far the cheapest here ($149) - however, you'll have to do some serious modding to get a "real" android tablet, and not an ereader with a color screen. also, you'll have to live with no cameras, no cellular data option, and keep in mind there aren't any ROMs for it just yet.
final thoughts?
IMHO, its hard to justify the 7.0+ unless you have a lot of cash. The a100 is a really nice budget tablet (and i love the chassis). The nook tablet should came with a "bring your own ROM" and "some assembly required" stickers on the box, but once you do , its going to be a very capable device - not nearly as good as the others tho.
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Gunna get acer a100 at 190 usd from best buy on black Friday- Hopefully!!!
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I was decided on buying a nook tablet after I seen all the quick development going on and how well it could serve as a full tablet even before rooting it, BUT THEN I seen the BF ad for bestbuy $189.99 Acer iconia A100 did a little research and well didn't sound half bad except for the battery life which I read was between 5-6 hrs of use which I think I could live with ,i would mainly use it for YouTube and surf the Web . Another bad thing was the viewing angles which I don't will bother me too much coming from an archos IT 70, well I went ahead and bought the Acer (should be getting in soon) I figured you couldn't beat the price for a honey comb tablet . I just hope I won't regret not buying the nook tablet
I Guess you should take the HTC Flyer!
I'm looking to get an android tablet and I've narrowed it down to 3. Asus transformer, Acer iconia a500 or Motorola xoom I've chose these 3 as they are fairly cheap and look set to get much cheaper as new tablets come out. The only problem I have is all reviews I read are heavily biased towards an ipad2. I would like some honest opinions from people who have actually used the devices, rooted them installed custom roms and also what apps are like running as I've read apps don't all work at full screen on 10" screens.
Cheers in advance for any advice.
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I'm looking to get an android tablet and I've narrowed it down to 3. Asus transformer, Acer iconia a500 or Motorola xoom I've chose these 3 as they are fairly cheap and look set to get much cheaper as new tablets come out. The only problem I have is all reviews I read are heavily biased towards an ipad2. I would like some honest opinions from people who have actually used the devices, rooted them installed custom roms and also what apps are like running as I've read apps don't all work at full screen on 10" screens.
Cheers in advance for any advice.
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The Asus Transformer Prime has the best stats, but I think you're referring to the eeePad Transformer in your list (which IMHO looks like crap from the reviews I've read).
From the 3 you listed, I'd go with the Xoom. But seriously, why not just save for a couple more months and get the Asus Transformer Prime. You'll thank yourself later!
Did look at them and they look nice but its not a matter of saving I just don't want to spend that much on what is really just a toy for me (can't see it replacing my PC). What I'm more concerned with is the report I read that a lot of apps don't scale up to the big screen. Is this true or was it just another apple fanboy slagging of anything non apple.
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The whole belief that honeycomb is unfriendly to apps total BS. I have had a Transformer since April and have rooted it and am running Revolver rom and even before i rooted it it was extremely slick. The home screen isn't very good but install ADW EX and you get the best homescreen experience ever. I have over 100 apps on mine and they all work great and look beautiful. You will, of coarse, find some that aren't that great but that happens everywhere.
Now as a transformer owner i can honestly recommend any android tablet to someone ( Who actually knows abut android) and you will enjoy it. I would suggest you get the Prime though because it's much better and you get more for your money. Asus is really great with updates so you shouldn't have to root it for a while
Also also on it being a toy, it can totally replace you destop, you can get the keyboard dock when you want and make it a full on ultrabook
The transformer is my favourite so far in my opinion it looks nice. I love android so its nice to know it runs nice. Thanks for letting me know about the apps it was my main concern. Now which one to chose? Hmmm.....
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If you are going for first generation tablets the transformer is the way to go but with CES this week you should wait to see what comes out of there
One thing I forgot to ask if I replace my PC can I still perform adb functions for my phone or do I still need windows.
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I also have a OG Transformer, and I like it a lot. It's fast, good looking and the dock is very cool. If you can find it for 300 bucks just buy it.
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I have a galaxy tab 10.1 and I really like it. My wife has an ipad2 and here is my take on these things. The galaxy tab is every bit as good as the ipad in many areas. internet browsing, email, etc. Where it falls behind the ipad is the apps.
My wife has Hbogo on her's, but I cant get it on mine. My wife has directv app which can watch some live tv, my same directv app doesn't have this feature. There are some great apps for the android tablets, but not nearly as many as the ipad2. The android apps don't seem to get all the attention as the ipad's.
I still like my tab a lot and I am hoping the apps will catch up.
I've owned a Xoom, Galaxy Tab 10.1, and the original Transformer.
If I had to choose between those three I think I would pick the original Transformer by Asus. Best experience I had out of the box.
Galaxy tab 10.1 was a very close second.
Now it is all about the Transformer Prime for me though. All I have to do is find one for sale.
HP Touchpad
kidding....but honestly if you can find one for ~$100 it can be quite possibly the best tablet available. Android is quite stable, even though currently its running gingerbread.
But I would wait, like someone said above CES is right around the corner, and who knows, ASUS could be like Sony and drop the price on the prime by $100. But if you are really set on a tablet now, do you really want something that is over a year old.
I would also consider that you take a look at the Tablet S with their recent price drop.
HP TouchPad
Not kidding.
Seriously, take a look at the forum for them, CM7 is coming along, CM9/ICS is progressing, and webOS is solid. At least consider it. 1.2GHz dual core, 1GB RAM, 10" screen, wireless charging dock available. The TouchPad had sold more units than any android tablet. The iPad is the only tablet that sold more units period. The cheaper than dirt price helped, but all those units out there mean there is a large userbase, and plenty of support.
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hey all, im looking to buy a tablet for my kids (ages 9 & 11) and want your suggestions. i want to keep it under $150 and have been looking at a couple that have caught my eye, but want to know if anyone of you have experience with them. they wanted the nintendo DS originally, but since i have a tablet and they fell in love with it, i figure id go the tablet route for them too. also, at this price i'd be buying one for each of them.
here they are:
1) Sylvania 10" Touch Screen Magni Tablet - SYTAB10ST
http://www.jr.com/sylvania/pe/SVV_S...are&SiteID=RjWYtCqO0*M-5Pjv*a0jp88hQKUtDseJvA
2) MID M1050 ANDROID 4.0 Front Camera 10.1" Tablet PC 1GB Ram 1080P 4GB WIFI
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MID-M10...m-1080P-4GB-WIFI-/330723800492#ht_6995wt_1181
3) Kocaso M860 Capacitive Android 4.0 8" Tablet PC 1080P 4GB WIFI Case Bundle
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Kocaso-...t-PC-1080P-4GB-WIFI-Case-Bundle-/300703957128
4) Coby Kyros 7-Inch Android 4.0 4 GB 16:9 Capacitive Multi-Touchscreen Widescreen Internet Tablet with Built-In Camera, Black MID7042-4
http://www.amazon.com/Coby-Kyros-7-...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1336575892&sr=1-21
5) AVS 7" Multi-Touch Capacitive A10 Tablet (Android 2.3)
http://www.amazon.com/AVS-Multi-Touch-Capacitive-A10-Android/dp/tech-data/B006IOA9Z8/ref=de_a_smtd
Nook color, you can used ones on eBay that look brandnew for $110 or buy a new one for around $120-$130. The Nook color has a lot of support here, with cm7 stable and ics nightly. The Nook color is unbrickable, so for kids if they are getting into android modding then this would be great
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the nook color does look good and i see there are manufacturer refurbished ones for sale too. that might be the route to go....thanks.
No problem good luck
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Child filtering software is a must
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Just my opinion.
I would buy a Galaxy Tab or iPad. I know it's for kids but this way you can also enjoy it. I'm not a big fan of cheap devices, because they mostly are allot worse.
goood tablet
I think ipad could be the most benefit
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Just my opinion.
I would buy a Galaxy Tab or iPad. I know it's for kids but this way you can also enjoy it. I'm not a big fan of cheap devices, because they mostly are allot worse.
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i have an asus transformer already for myself (will likely go with one of the newer models from asus later in the year, can u say black friday). im trying to actually get them from using mine, lol. i would go with something more expensive, but maybe later down the line depending on how they do with the lesser expensive one. i have 2 other younger kids that these could be passed down to if i decide to upgrade the older kids in a year or so.
Kindle
No one suggested a Kindle Fire, I think they are good and you can get a "refurbished" one too, I just got an email from Amazon having them on sale for $120...
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No one suggested a Kindle Fire, I think they are good and you can get a "refurbished" one too, I just got an email from Amazon having them on sale for $120...
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I would seriously go for a kindle as well if i could find them refurbished at that price, but i can't find them and don't see that email (I'm an Amazon Prime customer too). can you provide a link?
I would reccomend the kindle fire over nookcolor but I didn't no that they were that inexpensive the kindle fire is better then nookcolor
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awesome helpers! not one person commented on the five devices the OP was asking about! lol
I've gotta say, be wary buying off-branded tabs.
And with that, I'm going to recommend the Kindle Fire as well. Root in and install a CM rom and it will be just as good as a higher end tablet
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Hey guys, been looking to buy a cheap brand tablet, was looking at the kindle because of its fairly large dev community. However, the fire lacks camera which is kinda like a deal breaker for me. And the roms here seem good so far. Plus, this tab comes with ics so thats better. So would you recommend me this tab?
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I would recommend it for the fact that it is $50 more than the Kindle Fire for the 7" wifi version, and you get the full Android experience with it. I'm guessing that more and more people will start getting these tablets and development will move along then. I plan on getting one myself then as well. Unless you're dead set on using Amazon services only without rooting and flashing a custom ROM to the Fire, I think the GTab 2 is probably one of the best tablets for the money right now.
I had a kindle fire before my tab2 and this was a huge upgrade in speed and well.. most everything. Samsung devices are unbrickable and always have great development following.
Plus the KF has no sd slot, no camera and it's a reader by default. This is a tablet from the jump and always will be.
It all depends on what you are looking for, this clearly is the best $250 tablet available, although you can always find deals on some more expensive tablets that are refurbed. I chose this cuz I wanted 7 in form factor, and it has ICS. Camera sucks for the most part, but I won't use it.
I am in the market for a tablet. I have had plenty of Android phones so I'm very familiar. I have no desire to get an iPad(let's get that out of the way up front) but I've been debating an Android tablet or a Windows 8 tablet. I'm currently contemplating a Note 10.1 but am a little nervous about it's age. We all now that a device that's a almost a year old (gulp) is almost ancient (I'm not knocking it because I'm still considering buying it). So...my question is this:
Given the current options, would you buy a Note 10.1 again? If not, what would you buy instead? Thanks everyone!
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I am in the market for a tablet. I have had plenty of Android phones so I'm very familiar. I have no desire to get an iPad(let's get that out of the way up front) but I've been debating an Android tablet or a Windows 8 tablet. I'm currently contemplating a Note 10.1 but am a little nervous about it's age. We all now that a device that's a almost a year old (gulp) is almost ancient (I'm not knocking it because I'm still considering buying it). So...my question is this:
Given the current options, would you buy a Note 10.1 again? If not, what would you buy instead? Thanks everyone!
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Its a great tablet and givin it's age it's still the best one available that runs on android, that's my opinion. I haven't used a windows tablet so I can't say anything about them
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I would say the Note 10.1 is still the best out there, besides which the S Pen really sets it apart from the competition.
As for Windows 8 tablet vs Android tablet you just have to look at the relative sales for each format to see Android is way out in front and has a comprehensive eco system to match. Microsoft are very much like Apple in that they like to lock their customers in to their own proprietary eco systems, being primarily open source, you don't have to suffer this major limitation with Android.
I've had several Android tablets now and my favourite before the Note 10.1 was the original Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Note 10.1 is a great leap forward.
Still using it everyday, with browsing, drawing and even watching TV with a dvbt-receiver This thing is effectivity and entertainment in its profoundest sense...
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If i were u I would narrow it down between the nexus 10 and the note 10.1
The nexus 10 has better specs abviously and it will allways has the updated software and the screen is fantastic
I own a note 10.1 so I'll tell u some features on the note 10.1 that I cant live without
1) the multi-window multitasking believe me its very handy and I use it all the time
2) s-pen I actually only use it in some Web pages as a cursor on the menus of that site
3) sd card I dont have to point the advantage here
And if ur worried about the speed of this device I find it rarely ever lagging
But if it was my choice I would pick non of that list I would wait for the next generation of note 10.1 that device will have the display of the nexus 10 and even better specs and more features
If you are doing a lot of writing S Pen is something you just need to have. If not - get Nexus 10, it's also made by Samsung so component quality should be similar.
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Still using it everyday, with browsing, drawing and even watching TV with a dvbt-receiver This thing is effectivity and entertainment in its profoundest sense...
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What DVDT receiver are you using? Would be cool to get...
A simple guide to tablets today: Are you going to use the tablet for work, or studies? Then the Note 10.1 is without competition in the Android section and there won't be another similar this year since Samsung recently released their 8 inch version. Depending on what you're using it for and your budget the relatively new Samsung Series 7 Slate (or something) is worth checking out, it's a bit larger with 11.6 inch but it got a full windows which of course makes it more of a working machine for obvious reasons (MS Office, Matlab and other full version app to mention a few). It's not as handheld though, but I've not seen it irl so I'm not sure how heavy and bulky it really is and it's about twice as expensive.
If you're typing alot the Asus transformer series is of course something to consider, especially if you like building quality.
But if you just want a tablet for surf, maybe games and movies/pictures I believe the best one out there is Nexus 10.
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I bought a note 10.1 today after thinking hard Nexus10 vs. I have and like a Nexus7. But I wanted larger, and felt the rear camera and sd card capability made the important decision parts for me. Costco was $479 today. Couple days ago it was $429. 《Sigh》
WIsh I could get rid of the Samsung embedded apps. That is a disadvantage, the Nexus is clean. Almost like I bought it from Verizon. Wonder how clogged up a vz note is《g》
Thought hard about ASUS transformer and the dock. But saw too much griping online. And no local knowledgeable vendor. Though I likes asus mobos and their nexus 7, I couldn't afford to buy a dud. Besides there are so many variation of the tf700 out there that it is hard to know what you are looking at.
Different direction....
I realize you guys may all laugh at my indecisiveness but this tablet was for work. I went to Best Buy to look at a Note 10.1 in person and for close to the same price I noticed I could get a pretty decent laptop. I'm probably gonna get this :
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-K55N-DS81-15-6-Inch-Laptop-Black/dp/B00B7K11MI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
It has ridiculously good specs for a cheap price which I can't argue with. I appreciate all of your help!!
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I realize you guys may all laugh at my indecisiveness but this tablet was for work. I went to Best Buy to look at a Note 10.1 in person and for close to the same price I noticed I could get a pretty decent laptop. I'm probably gonna get this :
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-K55N-DS81-15-6-Inch-Laptop-Black/dp/B00B7K11MI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
It has ridiculously good specs for a cheap price which I can't argue with. I appreciate all of your help!!
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Thats all good but the purpose of a tablet is the size and weight which makes it so portable. I rarely use my laptop. It pretty much just sits there collecting dust. I only use it for photoshop and a couple other programs once in a blue.
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Thats all good but the purpose of a tablet is the size and weight which makes it so portable. I rarely use my laptop. It pretty much just sits there collecting dust. I only use it for photoshop and a couple other programs once in a blue.
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Yeah I hear you completely but the more I compared a laptop vs a tablet I realized that I'd be limited on several programs I use on a desktop. A laptop would allow me to still use music creation software, vector manipulation and a few others that I wouldn't really be able to do on a tablet without sacrificing performance. I have come to agree that the note 10.1 would currently be the best tablet choice for what I was hoping to do but a laptop is the way to go for me at this point. Thanks everybody!
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Yeah I hear you completely but the more I compared a laptop vs a tablet I realized that I'd be limited on several programs I use on a desktop. A laptop would allow me to still use music creation software, vector manipulation and a few others that I wouldn't really be able to do on a tablet without sacrificing performance. I have come to agree that the note 10.1 would currently be the best tablet choice for what I was hoping to do but a laptop is the way to go for me at this point. Thanks everybody!
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Yeah I wish a tablet could do what a pc can
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I got my Note 10.1 about a month ago after struggling with Note 8.0 quality issues (more than 10 checked and all just poor). I have used a lot of tablets and while it got some time to get used to the low res screen of Note 10.1, after a while it won't bother you anymore. This tablet is really wihtout competiton if thinking of something you can really use daily for work and fun. Also the battery life is excellent. As I have said before, I have no use for a tablet without "S Pen" anymore
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I've had both the 10.1 and TF700, and the TF700 is a beauty. If your into rooting and tweaking, the TF700 can be made completely smooth, lagfree, and with no problems. Out of the box, its pretty silly, with some work its the same if not for sure better in real world performance than any other tablet on Android.
The battery in the dock, full usb slot, micro sd, full sd card slot, and most of all the far superior screen is what sold me on it. It really depends on what your going to be using it for, I use it for class and the dock is invaluable as well as all of the extended memory. I also watch plenty of HD movies and they are crystal clear which is a plus. But I definitely see the appeal of the Spen, but I'd never use it.
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Sometime next month you will be able to do full multitrack recording on pretty much any android device including the note 10.1, different interfaces will have diffrrent compatibility but most should work
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if im not late exus 10 a lto better a lot cheaper and more powerful!
Full circle haha
So... I bought that laptop. The DVD drive didn't line up to open or close properly. I thought maybe it was a fluke so I returned it for a replacement. The second one came and the mousepad didn't left click properly. Long story short, a returned that one for a refund... (I guess that's what happens when you try to buy a $380 laptop).
I ordered this tablet this morning and I'll just stick to my desktop for anything that requires more processing power: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10440897&PID=2923696&SID=
That's a great price ! Welcome to the family
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Got my Note 10.1 yesterday and I am very impressed! This is a phenomenal device!