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Is it good as a phone?

Hello 7+ users. May I know if this tablet would be good to use as a phone instead of a tablet?
I am planning to get a new android device after my current phone contract expires. (Currently using a SGS). So I would like to know if anyone used this tab as a everyday phone. Thanks.

I use mine as a VoIP device with GrooveIP, and it works great for this. If I had a P6200 I wouldn't even have a normal phone. My phone has become a mere wifi hotspot.

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Using my Tab 7.Plus as a phone every day without any issues. It is really not so big to hold it at my ear. This machine is for me one of the best solutions ever, but definitely waiting for Asus PadFone...
Dan

I use it as a phone since I'm in college I try not to hold it against my face so I bought some iphone 4 headphones and It works just fine. The grooveip is a very good app that does sometimes drops out and it takes a while to reconnect to Google voice when the data connection drops to a bar or 2. But it's a good app and its a good phone the best is texting its so much better and easier to text. Someone even asked me if this was the ipad 3 it was kind of funny. And good batt life on my opinion.
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Yes
bit large in my pant
I can hold it up and talk without smalltalk/BT

Does anyone actually use it as a 3g GSM phone Not VOIP?
I'm planning to buy one for my mom with bad eyesight.
She currently uses a original galaxy tab, but she lost it. Can she use this tab as a big phone as well?

yes, the P6200 inetrnational with 3G will work as a phone.
only real issue you may find is Audio, without using speakerphone audio seems low to me. (maybe Im deaf)
I always use speakerphone and it works fine.

ive been using this tab since the day it was first launched. i think since november. i moved onto this from nokia, and till now, havent had a single issue using it as a phone. i pair it up with a bluetooth when im walking about, or else, when at home, use it just i would as any other regular phone. its pretty awesome. it serves me as a phone+tab+and sometimes as my laptop...
i would definitely recommend buying it, especially if u dont like carrying too many devices around. a simple and neat replacement for 3 devices.

I use my P6200 just as a phone (about 2hr/day in calling) and the only "issue" may be people around you who smile or just stare at you asking if I'm kidding or that's just a "big" phone instead of a normal one
I like people who stare at me, and that's really funny 'cuz once they just smile seeing me talking with my Galaxy Note...now they just stuck into a strange face when I hold my P6200 on my ears
I love it and I didn't ever bought the old Tab 7 just 'cuz it has no speaker... I desired to talk with an unusual phone leaned on my ear
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What app was you using groove ip?
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[Q] What to do with old phone?

Alright, I recently upgraded to a Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100T and was immensely impressed. I had the option of getting a Galaxy S3, but it looked abit ugly in my opinion
What's happened now, is that I have a spare Acer Liquid Metal that I use as a door-stopper and paperweight. I was wondering, is there anything cool that I can do with it apart from selling it?
It doesn't have too high specs, after all, I did get it for $128 AUD. The basic specs are the following:
-800Mhz Single Core Scorpion
-Adreno 205 GPU
-800x480 screen
On top of that, it's rooted and has t&l metal 2.3.6 with TechnoLover's kernel running on top of that.
Comment on what you think I'd be able to do with it, thanks

i will be sell it and change other one or bue a new phone

you can give those who need a phone or you can deal with it as a second hand

You can use it as an android Touch.
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Send it to XDA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236273
Try a website like gazelle.com
Or recycle it at a Staples or Best Buy

There are also a lot of devs that can use old phones as test platforms when developing apps. I'd recommend finding some projects you'd like to support and ask the dev if they'd like to have your old phone for testing on.

Consider converting it into an mobile audio player
I loaded up an old smartphone with mp3 files, including music and audiobooks, and paired it with a motorola roadster portable speaker (around $50-$70). I then dropped my satellite radio subscription, so now, when I'm out and about, I'm able to listen to just the music I want to hear, with no commercials, come-ons, or monthly fees - including data overage fees resulting from streaming content from the internet. I originally stopped using the smartphone because it was a lousy phone. Makes a very good in-car audio player, though.

sure you l get a buyer ..not one....................... more guys are rushing for an android cell......:good::laugh:

use it as a universal remote for a media centre
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Sell it, or donation it to a project you will could use it , you could install linux on it and get a full pocket computer! (See my project in sig) or use it as some form of controller if you have devices that can use it (many smart devices etc support this)

Sell it would be best unless you wan to save it for a spare! The price shld fetch you some accessories or something for your current phone!
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just sell it. simple solution

Sell it on ebay
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you can give those who need a phone or sell in ebay

Root it, put an awesome rom on it, install all your apps and stuff you use regularly and keep it as a back up phone. You never know when yours will break or go missing, its ALWAYS a good idea to have a back up phone that already has all your stuff on it... Good rule of thumb would be to add any new apps and phone numbers to this phone once a month, just in case. You may need to run somewhere while flashing a new rom to your GSII, so you can just throw your sim in this phone and your good to go! So my vote says keep it as a backup.

I always keep a spare device or two, just in case something goes wrong in my primary device. Also, I can lent it to friends in need of a cellphone until they get a new.

i would sell it as well..

Old phone use
RootTurtles said:
Alright, I recently upgraded to a Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100T and was immensely impressed. I had the option of getting a Galaxy S3, but it looked abit ugly in my opinion
What's happened now, is that I have a spare Acer Liquid Metal that I use as a door-stopper and paperweight. I was wondering, is there anything cool that I can do with it apart from selling it?
It doesn't have too high specs, after all, I did get it for $128 AUD. The basic specs are the following:
-800Mhz Single Core Scorpion
-Adreno 205 GPU
-800x480 screen
On top of that, it's rooted and has t&l metal 2.3.6 with TechnoLover's kernel running on top of that.
Comment on what you think I'd be able to do with it, thanks
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I have an old HTC Incredible with no phone service that I use in place of my iPod Touch and as a VoIP phone with Google Voice and Talkatone on WiFi.

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Just keep it? You'll never know what kind of information people can recover from you phone storage.

tsironakos said:
I always keep a spare device or two, just in case something goes wrong in my primary device. Also, I can lent it to friends in need of a cellphone until they get a new.
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+1 You never know when you may need a device to help out someone in need... who knows, it may even be YOU! =]

Best prepaid device

I'm going to go off contact soon I want to know. The most cost effective way to get a new devices. I want to do some mobile game and check email stuff like that. At the moment I have a wilds fire s It works OK. I was looking at a Nexis 7 with a portable hot spot. Or the 3g ver. If I went this route I would be useing some kind of voip. I do a lot of manual work so Im a bit. Worried about the size and it getting damage. When you move into a phone the price shoots up a lot then I have to start looking into the used market like eBay. I would even use a iPod touch If need be but would like to stay with the Android platform. I don't mind a contact so much but prepaid see much cheeper I guess if I do get a contract I would get some kind of service plan. Just in case I know people ask this question all the time but it seems like tablets and phones get release on a weekly bases and it hard to keep track of it all. Thanks much
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raven.warsong said:
I'm going to go off contact soon I want to know. The most cost effective way to get a new devices. I want to do some mobile game and check email stuff like that. At the moment I have a wilds fire s It works OK. I was looking at a Nexis 7 with a portable hot spot. Or the 3g ver. If I went this route I would be useing some kind of voip. I do a lot of manual work so Im a bit. Worried about the size and it getting damage. When you move into a phone the price shoots up a lot then I have to start looking into the used market like eBay. I would even use a iPod touch If need be but would like to stay with the Android platform. I don't mind a contact so much but prepaid see much cheeper I guess if I do get a contract I would get some kind of service plan. Just in case I know people ask this question all the time but it seems like tablets and phones get release on a weekly bases and it hard to keep track of it all. Thanks much
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Craigslist and eBay.
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The best no contract device and service is hands down the Huawei Mercury on Cricket...It is a underrated high end device, i recommend it to anyone,the only drawback is it doesnt have very much dev support yet but were working on it...here are the specs http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_m886_mercury-4381.php

Note 10.1 user jumping ship???

There sure is a lot of used Galaxy note's (10.1) black and white for sale on ebay.
You wonder why they are jumping ship??????????
Is there a new tablet coming soon??????
Just don't get it because I love mine.
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Actually, if you narrow your search to used units it's only 129 units and that number includes some mis-chacterized accessories only, like cases. Search on used iPads and the search pulls up over 7, 000 items, including over 400 of the newer iPad minis.

kkretch said:
There sure is a lot of used Galaxy note's (10.1) black and white for sale on ebay.
You wonder why they are jumping ship??????????
Is there a new tablet coming soon??????
Just don't get it because I love mine.
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Agreed. Got my 4G a month ago and have no plans to let this thing go anytime in the near future.
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I wouldn't jump ship unless they release a 13+ inch wacom-enabled tablet.. And even then, why would I sell this one off?

I was looking to jump ship bout its was from a wifi ship to a 3g ship.
When I got my unit I was told the 3G was not in the uk, instead of mi doing wat I normal Do which is ignore the sales person and investigate I just bought the wifi and skipped home happy like a bunny with a bags of easter eggs.
I do wish I looked around more and got the Note 3g in grey. I feel the grey looks much better.
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hygradeb said:
I was looking to jump ship bout its was from a wifi ship to a 3g ship.
When I got my unit I was told the 3G was not in the uk, instead of mi doing wat I normal Do which is ignore the sales person and investigate I just bought the wifi and skipped home happy like a bunny with a bags of easter eggs.
I do wish I looked around more and got the Note 3g in grey. I feel the grey looks much better.
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Why spend 100€ more on the 3g version?
I've got a 3g Hotspot for 19€, put in on my jacket and have nice net on the N8010, N7000 and laptop, all the times, everywhere!
Just my 2 cents...
Regards
Nuno

More to the point - why would this matter anyway?
I didn't buy my Note to be one of the crowd - I bought it because it was exactly what I needed. When someone else makes an Android tablet with a Wacom pen let me know..

The reason is I have been travelling a lot and would be useful too have a 3g note.
Yes the option of a 3g pocket would be gud and your 2 cents is worth it Nuno, but I was looking at the extras of 3g plus 32gb base memory.
I don't care what others have and never will since others dont make me money unless being hired by them 4 private work. So I don't know were u are coming from since I never said I was a crowd follower werewolf.
So yes wolf it would matter to me having 3G plus 32gig (24gig after pre installed apps etc) basic instead of 10gig plus 32, 64 or 128gig sdcard
I dont play games but carry a lot of data for satellite setup and codes, tv repair, computer networking and builds plus electrician house plans and 17th edition updates.
So I hope that clear things for you wolf.
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TheWerewolf said:
More to the point - why would this matter anyway?
I didn't buy my Note to be one of the crowd - I bought it because it was exactly what I needed. When someone else makes an Android tablet with a Wacom pen let me know..
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Exactly. If and when something comes along, of similar size and equal stylus accuracy, I'll take a look. For the time being I'm more than pleased with my Note 10.1, even more so now that I've finally bought a small keyboard to use too.
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Samsung Galaxy S3 or LG Nexus 4 - Need some advice

Hello XDA,
My name is Robert Oortwijn and I currently have a Samsung Star. So I want to get a new phone and am deciding between the S3 or Nexus 4, nothing else. I have enough money to buy one of the two
So for the last month I have been looking, searching, watching stuff regarding the S3 and Nexus 4. From comparisons to single reviews.
What I want really is to have a good phone. It will be my first Android phone and smartphone.
My closest friend got the Galaxy S3 Pebble Blue and I really like the big screen and color. What I also like is the ability to have the battery removed and extend storage. Then again I also really like the Nexus 4 for getting the latest updates and being stock Android.
Sadly my concern is this. The glass back which from my impressions breaks really fast. A 1m drop or just ticking your phone against a table will crack it. Secondly is the bit smaller size of the screen. The Nexus 4 has a 4,7 inch compared to the S3 4,8 inch. It becomes even less because of the on-screen based buttons. This trough isn't a issue. I like on-screen and S3 style buttons.
What I just can't is making a decisions. Both are amazing phones where the one has something I like and the other doesn't and vice versa.
I would like to ask XDA to give some opinions and reasons why I should pick one of these two phones.
While 16GB is in my opinion enough for apps, maybe 3 games and music? I have like 4GB of music on my PC, I do like the extra storage but then again the N4 offers stock android and such.
I hope XDA will be the one able to help me. I tried many forums but only got one responds and those weren't really helpful.
Greetings :laugh:,
Robert Oortwijn

Nexus 4

Sounds like you've already given a lot of thought about which phone you want to choose or select and you've already researched the options that each phone has. But it comes down to what's important to you. If expandable storage and removable battery is important to you or if you think you can live without it. I personally don't own either device but I know you'll get die hard fans on both sides saying that their phone is the best and why. But in the end it's really your opinion that matters because you'll be the one who has to live with the phone. I am trying to make the decision myself as to which one I would choose and I go back and forth.
Personally if you're thinking of the S4, I would opt for the NOTE II instead. I haven't heard any legitimate complaints about it. And even some people who own the N4 or S3 are trying to sell their phone and get one. Plus it has a 5.5" display!
But it really does come down to what you think is important. I too have music that I think is so important to transfer onto my storage on my phone but Google music player can sync your music on your PC to your phone. And I use spotify more than than the copied music on my phone. With spotify, @ $10 a month, you have unlimited access to virtually any artist or album out there. Albums are available on spotify the same day the CDs are released. Plus you can download playlists to your phone over wifi that you can listen to without using data.
Hope this helps.
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Nexus 4
Personally I would go for the Nexus 4. Stock Android is important for someone like me who makes little apps.

I love samaung for all dives and i using s5302
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I have a Galaxy S3 and a good friend with the Nexus 4. My questions for you are these:
- Do you plan to use the stock OS or are you going to be using custom roms?
Despite being a little behind (and not as far behind as some phones/manufacturers) the latest Google release, Samsung's version of Jelly Bean is very nice and not wildly different. Though, for more options and control, I recently got into using custom roms. If you're going to go that route, the sd card slot is a fantastic way to save music, videos, documents, backups, and more. Also, the ability to put custom rom install zips on your external sd card means you can run a superwipe during rom installs that support it.
- Are you going to be using a phone upgrade option on your plan or signing an all new contract with your carrier?
You usually only get the contract renewal/upgrade discount every couple of years, so if you're going that route and want the Galaxy S3, I advise you wait until the GS4 comes out (if you're in the US, that's in a few weeks to a month or so depending on carrier - Verizon still hasn't said when theirs will be available, but the others are saying this month they will be taking orders). No point using your discount options on a year old phone when the new one is almost here.
- Do you want to make use of the usb host functionality (usb "on-the-go" as it's sometimes called in the marketing materials) available on many newer phones and tablets?
This allows your phone to host usb devices like thumb drives, keyboards, mouses... almost anything. All you need is a cheap adapter to go from your micro usb port to a standard female usb port (I got mine for about $5). If you want this functionality, it doesn't work on the Nexus 4 despite Google's plan to include it. LG messed it up and it doesn't work properly (a hardware problem from what I've heard). On the GS3, it works like a charm, so I always have a 32GB thumb drive in my pocket with extra videos, music, and backup data. Presumably, this will also be a feature of the Nexus 4.
If having the latest Google release of really matter to you, then go for the Nexus 4, but I think that's really it's only selling point. I know I sound like a Samsung fanboy, but it definitely is a more flexible piece of hardware. So the trade off, in my opinion, is latest Google version of Android vs. significantly more flexible hardware. Though I say wait for the Galaxy S4 anyway.

How the phone looks and your preference of buttons, screen size etc. is up to you i guess.
For the GS3 the international model is hampered by Samsungs own Exynos processor and that being much harder to develop for than the Qualcomm in the US version. For instance Cyanogenmod 10.1 on the i9300 has no stable builds because of development problems.
In fact the current i9300 developers have said they will not be supporting the international GS4 as it will be such a pain.
If you are in the US then you are fine for Cyanogenmod at least, and probably most other custom ROMs.

nexus 4 is better in us.

Mrreg said:
I have a Galaxy S3 and a good friend with the Nexus 4. My questions for you are these:
- Do you plan to use the stock OS or are you going to be using custom roms?
Despite being a little behind (and not as far behind as some phones/manufacturers) the latest Google release, Samsung's version of Jelly Bean is very nice and not wildly different. Though, for more options and control, I recently got into using custom roms. If you're going to go that route, the sd card slot is a fantastic way to save music, videos, documents, backups, and more. Also, the ability to put custom rom install zips on your external sd card means you can run a superwipe during rom installs that support it.
- Are you going to be using a phone upgrade option on your plan or signing an all new contract with your carrier?
You usually only get the contract renewal/upgrade discount every couple of years, so if you're going that route and want the Galaxy S3, I advise you wait until the GS4 comes out (if you're in the US, that's in a few weeks to a month or so depending on carrier - Verizon still hasn't said when theirs will be available, but the others are saying this month they will be taking orders). No point using your discount options on a year old phone when the new one is almost here.
- Do you want to make use of the usb host functionality (usb "on-the-go" as it's sometimes called in the marketing materials) available on many newer phones and tablets?
This allows your phone to host usb devices like thumb drives, keyboards, mouses... almost anything. All you need is a cheap adapter to go from your micro usb port to a standard female usb port (I got mine for about $5). If you want this functionality, it doesn't work on the Nexus 4 despite Google's plan to include it. LG messed it up and it doesn't work properly (a hardware problem from what I've heard). On the GS3, it works like a charm, so I always have a 32GB thumb drive in my pocket with extra videos, music, and backup data. Presumably, this will also be a feature of the Nexus 4.
If having the latest Google release of really matter to you, then go for the Nexus 4, but I think that's really it's only selling point. I know I sound like a Samsung fanboy, but it definitely is a more flexible piece of hardware. So the trade off, in my opinion, is latest Google version of Android vs. significantly more flexible hardware. Though I say wait for the Galaxy S4 anyway.
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What this user just posted. Plus a little extra:
-Are you going to be using LTE or 3G?
The Nexus 4 does NOT support LTE, and could therefore be a deal breaker for you if you plan on using the latest speeds.
-Are you buying your device or getting a contract?
May sound like a stupid question, but the Nexus 4 comes pre-unlocked if purchased from the Play Store and could be considered "cheaper" too. But then again, you did mention price wasn't an issue. Although if you plan on switching carriers at any time and free yourself from having a contract, then the Nexus 4 does offer an unlocked device. (Unlocking the S3 would require someone with the know-how and will probably cost you a couple bucks + it is now illegal in the US).
-How willing are you to wait for the next device?
With the S4 right around the corner and the Nexus 5 leaked images and report of a release date around October 2013, do you think you can live with your current device until the next upgrade? If the answer is yes, do so!
Good luck in your next purchase, and I believe both phones will make you happy!

Slevin73 said:
What this user just posted. Plus a little extra:
-Are you going to be using LTE or 3G?
The Nexus 4 does NOT support LTE, and could therefore be a deal breaker for you if you plan on using the latest speeds.
-Are you buying your device or getting a contract?
May sound like a stupid question, but the Nexus 4 comes pre-unlocked if purchased from the Play Store and could be considered "cheaper" too. But then again, you did mention price wasn't an issue. Although if you plan on switching carriers at any time and free yourself from having a contract, then the Nexus 4 does offer an unlocked device. (Unlocking the S3 would require someone with the know-how and will probably cost you a couple bucks + it is now illegal in the US).
-How willing are you to wait for the next device?
With the S4 right around the corner and the Nexus 5 leaked images and report of a release date around October 2013, do you think you can live with your current device until the next upgrade? If the answer is yes, do so!
Good luck in your next purchase, and I believe both phones will make you happy!
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I live in the Netherlands. We don't have LTE (yet) but I do know that HSPA+ is fast enough for me so LTE isn't a big problem compared to US citizens.
I'm going to get the device with a contract. 100 calls or sms with 500 mb for 20 euros for the coming 24 months.
Regarding Stock Android or ROMS I don't know. Seeing it has Stock Android I might just stick with that.
I'm not a developer either. Just a teen who want to get his first Android/Smart-phone hehe