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Hulu Plus Finally Available

Hulu Plus is available for Transformer on Google Play.
Yay!

Does it have titles that are only available on the Web? (I tried out the app on XBOX and it was ridiculous to pay for a service only to have a lot of the titles available by web only).

The only one I have in my queue that is web only is How I Meet Your Mother. It says it is web only so it looks like they are still blocking certain shows.

So is it working for you guys? I can browse but getting an error when I try to play a show. DRM Engine not supported on this device. I have Codename Android ROM installed. The old hacked app worked fine but the new one definitely looks better.

Yes. I am on rooted stock rom.

And then disables HDMI out on said tablets
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk

I agree with the HDMI output disabled. It's BS that I pay a monthly fee and I can't watch it on my TV.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

Is there a fix to make it work on CM ROM?

Response from Hulu - HDMI Output Disabled
Michael K., Mar 30 10:28 am (PDT):
Hi,
Thanks for writing in and sorry for the confusion. Currently we are unable to support the HDMI out feature on the ASUS eee Pad Transformer due to content licensing reasons. We're actively looking into freeing up these rights and hopefully we'll be able to offer it in the near future. In any case, I'm sorry for the inconvenience in the meantime.
If there's anything else you'd like addressed, please be sure to let me know.
Thanks,
Michael K.
Hulu Support
Typical canned response I got after I asked about the HDMI output being disabled.

kdog78 said:
Michael K., Mar 30 10:28 am (PDT):
Hi,
Thanks for writing in and sorry for the confusion. Currently we are unable to support the HDMI out feature on the ASUS eee Pad Transformer due to content licensing reasons. We're actively looking into freeing up these rights and hopefully we'll be able to offer it in the near future. In any case, I'm sorry for the inconvenience in the meantime.
If there's anything else you'd like addressed, please be sure to let me know.
Thanks,
Michael K.
Hulu Support
Typical canned response I got after I asked about the HDMI output being disabled.
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Did they say anything about DRM engine?

rome425 said:
Did they say anything about DRM engine?
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No mention of it.

Hopefully someone finds a fix for the DRM I'm running AOKP on my Transformer
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Has anyone figured out how to get this to run on CM9? I havent had any luck.
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Totally stupid question.. how do u even use the HDMI out on this thing? lol I cant find a setting for it and nothing happens when I plug in the HDMI cable

oldfield16 said:
Totally stupid question.. how do u even use the HDMI out on this thing? lol I cant find a setting for it and nothing happens when I plug in the HDMI cable
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No settings that I'm aware of for HDMI. I just plug it into my TV and change the TV input. Can view anything that is displayed on the screen.
Has anyone got this working yet on a rooted device?

Sorry if a solution has already been found but this works as well. The tegra 3 splashtop app is amazing. I'm on my home network and it works perfectly. So I just use the web version of hulu and it supports fullscreen. Don't know how well it would work on wifi discovery. But at least, if you are at home and want to watch through hdmi it works great

Lack of Application Compatibility

I hope this is the correct forum to ask these questions.
1: Can someone help me understand the lack of compatibility between the Transformer and a decent chunk of apps that seem to work just fine on other Android Tablets.
And
2: Does the Transformer Prime have these exact same issues?
Is Asus just using an unusual hardware setup that no other vendor is using or is the software just that borked?
The Transformer is an OK piece of hardware and I wouldn't mind upgrading to a prime or even a 700 when they release but if they will have (or already do have) the same issues I will be switching to another hardware company for my next Android tablet.
I am running stock Rom and just don't feel like going through the hassle of using one of the modded OS's unless they are just "that much better".
Thanks in advance for any and all feedback.

Grumsh said:
I hope this is the correct forum to ask these questions.
1: Can someone help me understand the lack of compatibility between the Transformer and a decent chunk of apps that seem to work just fine on other Android Tablets.
And
2: Does the Transformer Prime have these exact same issues?
Is Asus just using an unusual hardware setup that no other vendor is using or is the software just that borked?
The Transformer is an OK piece of hardware and I wouldn't mind upgrading to a prime or even a 700 when they release but if they will have (or already do have) the same issues I will be switching to another hardware company for my next Android tablet.
I am running stock Rom and just don't feel like going through the hassle of using one of the modded OS's unless they are just "that much better".
Thanks in advance for any and all feedback.
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What applications are you talking about specifically? Only ones I know of are gameloft games, but I figured out how to make them work by editing a few lines within the apk thanks to a guide I found awhile back.

Yes,
A list of the ones you want that are not working would be good..
While I do get the market telling me that there is a few that are not for the transformer..
I usually push them to my phone then transfer them over..and they work fine..
Also..as this is a Q/A.. refer to this post..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14728247
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

dgcruzing said:
Yes,
A list of the ones you want that are not working would be good..
While I do get the market telling me that there is a few that are not for the transformer..
I usually push them to my phone then transfer them over..and they work fine..
Also..as this is a Q/A.. refer to this post..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14728247
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
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Sorry I forgot about operation Iron fist ( been a while since I have posted here I mainly lurk ). While Game loft games are an example there are others that are not games which made me decide to finally ask the question.

Grumsh said:
Sorry I forgot about operation Iron fist ( been a while since I have posted here I mainly lurk ). While Game loft games are an example there are others that are not games which made me decide to finally ask the question.
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You should try getting the apk by other means if the market says its not compatible (like from your phone for ex.) If all else fails, you might have to 'edit' the apk like I did.
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I2IEAILiiTY said:
You should try getting the apk by other means if the market says its not compatible (like from your phone for ex.) If all else fails, you might have to 'edit' the apk like I did.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk 2
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Mind linking to that method of editing apk's you found? Thanks.

Saav said:
Mind linking to that method of editing apk's you found? Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25509954#post25509954

I2IEAILiiTY said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25509954#post25509954
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Much appreciated, thank you.

Hello

Hello guys, as you can see I'm new to this tf700 community, I am going to get my tf700 this friday. Last week I spended my time here for learn some about the device. It's not yet available in my country so I didn't get my hands on it yet. I will not be able to change the rom since my school giving it to me and they had their own programs in it I can not risk it. So all I want to know is how to improve stock rom. Not sure but I learned that it has browser lags and like that some software problems. Thanks in advance
Sent from my GT-I9003 CM9 A12

You can root it without unlocking and apply some performance tweaks to help.

muhsino said:
Hello guys, as you can see I'm new to this tf700 community, I am going to get my tf700 this friday. Last week I spended my time here for learn some about the device. It's not yet available in my country so I didn't get my hands on it yet. I will not be able to change the rom since my school giving it to me and they had their own programs in it I can not risk it. So all I want to know is how to improve stock rom. Not sure but I learned that it has browser lags and like that some software problems. Thanks in advance
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I would say,
When you receive the tablet do the factory reset first.
Charge the battery to full.
If the tab doesn't give you the latest firmware be sure to get it installed.
Then disable all the included applications that you will not be using.
Lower IPS brightness to about 25 to 30% after disabling the screen auto brightness feature (when viewing inside.)
Install the last version of Adobe Flash for Android.
Go to the Google play store download and install the Boat and\or Dolphin browsers (or pick one of the others that suits your needs.)
Be spartan about which applications you want to install.
Stay in balanced mode for the CPU and system.
Disable Bluetooth and GPS if not needed.
Maybe the above will help a bit...

Thanks, I will do what you said.
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Thats OK said:
I would say,
When you receive the tablet do the factory reset first.
Charge the battery to full.
If the tab doesn't give you the latest firmware be sure to get it installed.
Then disable all the included applications that you will not be using.
Lower IPS brightness to about 25 to 30% after disabling the screen auto brightness feature (when viewing inside.)
Install the last version of Adobe Flash for Android.
Go to the Google play store download and install the Boat and\or Dolphin browsers (or pick one of the others that suits your needs.)
Be spartan about which applications you want to install.
Stay in balanced mode for the CPU and system.
Disable Bluetooth and GPS if not needed.
Maybe the above will help a bit...
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Careful with Factory Reset as it will wipe your tablet...a problem if there is preinstalled, important applications, etc on it.

yeah thanks I knew that will wipe. thanks anyway. I can only say this is an amazing tablet
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using xda app-developers app

Excellent glad to know you are enjoying the Infinity!
Sent from 60 miles west of nowhere

To unlock or not to...!

Hi, I'm on the verge of unlocking, but I don't know what benefits would I get. I'm rooted already and I was thinking of just waiting for jb. So what should I do fellas?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using XDA Premium HD app

hit173 said:
Hi, I'm on the verge of unlocking, but I don't know what benefits would I get. I'm rooted already and I was thinking of just waiting for jb. So what should I do fellas?
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I'm waiting for JB. I typically do the custom ROM thing with my Android devices but on the TF, I don't like the fact that unlocking voids the warranty. Given ASUS recent history with Android tablets and the weak development scene, it strikes me as not worth the risk at this time. Root is sufficient for me right now.
I will probably unlock it next year after the warranty is up.

unlock when you have a need or desire, ie reason, to. Basically, have a reason to flash to something. Otherwise, root will be sufficient.
That's basically me right now.

lovekeiiy said:
unlock when you have a need or desire, ie reason, to. Basically, have a reason to flash to something. Otherwise, root will be sufficient.
That's basically me right now.
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what can i do with root? i havent done anything to it yet and im rooted. Any tips?
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hit173 said:
what can i do with root? i havent done anything to it yet and im rooted. Any tips?
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Yes, read the forum

Boes40 said:
Yes, read the forum
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nothing really good in the forums well at least for only rooted devices.
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hit173 said:
what can i do with root? i havent done anything to it yet and im rooted. Any tips?
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The couple things I have done in the past with root.
1. Browser2Ram
Improves browser performance. This is as simple as installing the browser2ram.apk and reboot, then simply give superuser access. I use boat browser and to be honest, not sure if I gain much performance on it, but feels a bit faster.
Here is the thread: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...5-fix-browser-not-responding-browser2ram.html
2. Build.prop editing
I have done this in the past with my old two units. I felt things got a bit faster. Though uncertain if related, but after the build.prop editing I had couple episodes of random reboot, which I had never experienced. So my current unit, I have not changed build.prop and have not had any random reboot.
But if you are interested, this is the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1758160
3. Volume
If you feel the volume out put is weak even at max, you can download applications that allow to boost volume beyond the maximum. I personally haven't done this.

hit173 said:
what can i do with root? i havent done anything to it yet and im rooted. Any tips?
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HoushaSen said:
The couple things I have done in the past with root.
1. Browser2Ram
Improves browser performance. This is as simple as installing the browser2ram.apk and reboot, then simply give superuser access. I use boat browser and to be honest, not sure if I gain much performance on it, but feels a bit faster.
Here is the thread: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...5-fix-browser-not-responding-browser2ram.html
2. Build.prop editing
I have done this in the past with my old two units. I felt things got a bit faster. Though uncertain if related, but after the build.prop editing I had couple episodes of random reboot, which I had never experienced. So my current unit, I have not changed build.prop and have not had any random reboot.
But if you are interested, this is the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1758160
3. Volume
If you feel the volume out put is weak even at max, you can download applications that allow to boost volume beyond the maximum. I personally haven't done this.
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Further, using Titanium backup you can create and restore backups of all your apps and system data. Moving apps to be system apps so they work better. Ie maybe it was a bug but if you use the beautiful widgets weather (asus weather is waayy to big) and click one click clean it wont open on next click. pushing to system fixed it.
If you like gaming check out gameCIH the app. (Look for it in the browser, I don't wanna link and get in some sorta trouble) This app once you know how to use it allows you to cheat on games lol. Some games when they update are designed to trick the app so if you backup with Titanium use cheats then back up again go into the market and select update it usually pulls over. ie Heroes Call money for example

hit173 said:
nothing really good in the forums well at least for only rooted devices.
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Did you read this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1758160&highlight=bloatware

thanks guys for all the info. i did do the browser to ram but i didnt really notice a difference on boat, but my chrome started to fc on me. The build prop its hard to do at the moment since i dont have much time on my hands, ill be glad if someone can post a tweak build prop that i can just download.
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Why root? First Titanium Backup. Two, BusyBox.
These things or using ADB or Android's SKU, you can remove bloatware or other ware you don't want. Currently, i would suggest just freezing them unless you know how to pull or add with ADB incase you need to factor reset because it may case problem if you do a factory reset.
After that, it's more what you're into. I like Sixaxis Controller. It's a really good app to let you use a PS3 controller with some games. Great with emulators. It also lets you map out touch controls. On a side note, Wiimote works well too, but it's uses a Wiimote and doesn't requite root, but not touch control mapping for games not programmed for a controller.
If you like to get apps not available in the US such as BBC iPlayer or NFL Game Pass, MarketEnabler. You can also use to this to get apps that are specific to carriers
RootKeeper is another good one. This will let you play Google Play movies since they don't, usually, play on rooted devices.
Screencast is an excellent screen capture and screen recorder.
Rooting itself unlocks a lot. Just depends on how you like play. Unlocking, that's for the bootloader and recovery, which would be specific for nandroid backups and flashing. Thus, were talking custom firmware, kernals and some custom scripts (these is usually where unlocking features that are build in, but not turned on for some reason). As of yet, the TF700T is very limited in these things.

Unlock... THEN ask what it's good for... THAT's the noob way!
Dude, you are doing it bass akwards. You rooted, and now are looking to see what you can do, then you want to unlock, "just because" I had the Prime for 7 months before I unlocked it and only did it then because I was backed into a corner, with Asus refusing to provide fixes anyone (we went 3 months with no updates, and then they pushed out the worst update of any they had ever provided.) THAT was when I unlocked, and 3 weeks later I regretted it. there was only a couple of ROMS (the ONLY reason to unlock if for a custom rom install) and they were all, just okay, nothing spectacular. Biggest mistake I made on the Prime. Granted there are ALREADY more roms out for Infinity, but the grass AIN'T always greener. I suggest you read THE ENTIRE THREAD for EVERY custom ROM for this device (or at least the ones you think sound worthwhile) THEN, after seeing all the BS those folks are going through (or all the joy they are having... there are ALWAYS pluses and minuses) you can decide to unlock or not. remember YOU CAN unroot. Unlocking is a one way street, and if you go into a bad neighborhood, here is no return trip.
Why people are always in a rush to root and unlock, without even knowing why they are doing these things is always a mystery to me. You are exactly the type of user that ends up crying in these forums how you briked your device. SLOW THE HELL DOWN. There is no magic bullet to make your tablet perfect. Time, and reason and logic and LEARNING are what will make you tablet perfect.
EDIT... Oh yeah, do you realize that if you unlock you won't BE GETTING JELLY BEAN? No from Asus, and not OTA. You will have to wait for a developer to pull it and make it flash-able for your unlocked tablet. Unlocked means no OTA updates again. EVER. Not that the developers aren't awesome, they are, but you will have burned your Asus bridge once and for all. Still "on the verge" of unlocking? Listen, I am sorry to be harsh, but the way you want to unlock is just wrong on so manly levels, if I saved you from yourself, you may be glad later. Don't forget, sine you are rooted, if you want to KEEP root, get Voodoo OTA Root Keeper (on Play Store) - and you have to run it BEFORE applying an OTA - not after if you want to keep root through an OTA update.

I'm sorry, but I tend to disagree with the above poster in most respects. The difference between stock ICS on the TF700 and Zeus 4.0 ROM on the TF700 is reason enough to unlock your device. Regarding voiding the Asus warranty - so what - from what I've read about their warranty service, it's almost useless anyway! My recommendation to anyone who unlocks their device is to get a SqureTrade warranty instead of dealing with Asus' piss-poor warranty service. This way you are covered with warranty and get the advantages of being unlocked. For the $80 (with coupon) for a 2 year standard + accidental damage warranty, you simply can't go wrong - it gives you complete peace of mind.
That being said, I do agree that you need to be careful and make sure you understand what you are doing before you unlock. But, it's not hard or complicated to unlock or flash custom ROMs - just read up and ask questions first if you are not sure of something and you'll be fine.
Regarding not getting Jelly Bean via OTA - it's not a big deal at all - there will be flashable JB-based ROMs within a day or two of JB being released (if not sooner).
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jtrosky said:
I'm sorry, but I tend to disagree with the above poster in most respects. The difference between stock ICS on the TF700 and Zeus 4.0 ROM on the TF700 is reason enough to unlock your device. Regarding voiding the Asus warranty - so what - from what I've read about their warranty service, it's almost useless anyway! My recommendation to anyone who unlocks their device is to get a SqureTrade warranty instead of dealing with Asus' piss-poor warranty service. This way you are covered with warranty and get the advantages of being unlocked. For the $80 (with coupon) for a 2 year standard + accidental damage warranty, you simply can't go wrong - it gives you complete peace of mind.
That being said, I do agree that you need to be careful and make sure you understand what you are doing before you unlock. But, it's not hard or complicated to unlock or flash custom ROMs - just read up and ask questions first if you are not sure of something and you'll be fine.
Regarding not getting Jelly Bean via OTA - it's not a big deal at all - there will be flashable JB-based ROMs within a day or two of JB being released (if not sooner).
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^ What he said
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Yeah I have been doing my research n I decided to wait for jb. If jb doesn't cut for me, I'll be unlocking and getting that square trade warranty.
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hit173 said:
Yeah I have been doing my research n I decided to wait for jb. If jb doesn't cut for me, I'll be unlocking and getting that square trade warranty.
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Just keep in mind that you can only get the SquareTrade warranty for up to 90 days after purchasing the tablet (30 days if purchased on Ebay).
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jtrosky said:
Just keep in mind that you can only get the SquareTrade warranty for up to 90 days after purchasing the tablet (30 days if purchased on Ebay).
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what about bestbuy? i bought the 21st of july when it 1st came out.
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hit173 said:
what about bestbuy? i bought the 21st of july when it 1st came out.
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With Best Buy (or any retail store) you have 90 days from the date of purchase - so you have *approximately* until October 21st....
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I prefer to only root usually if I.can but Zeus is exponentially better than even a system-tuner-tweaked stock. I got constant crashes on stock and I/o problems were rampant. Voided my warranty but I can just flip it on eBay or send it in anyways if push comes to shove.
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[Q] Should I buy an Infinity or should I wait?

Long term lurker here, first time posting.
I want a tablet for school but not necessarily to write notes on it and such. I want to read my textbooks on the tablet or do homework problems from the PDF textbooks. I also want a tablet that I can have fun with during my downtime.
I remember watching the Prime to see if it would ever get fixed. I know the GPS on that didn't work and the wifi would drop off. I don't really plan on using the GPS feature on the Infinity but I'll end up relying on the wifi a lot. Is the wifi feature fixed with one of the updates?
I know some about android since I rooted my old EVO and I flashed ROMs constantly. I wouldn't mind doing that with the Infinity since what I've read is the CleanROM+Data2SD+a kernel makes this tablet pretty snappy.
I've read that in order to flash a rom, one has to get the boot loader unlocked and that voids the warranty. How long should I wait for physical problems to arise from the tablet?
What kind of problems have you had with your tablet?

Got my tablet this summer ..only problem i have with it is the squeaky sound it makes when i squeeze it. Other than that the tablet is smooth ! I saved 100s of dollars on textbooks. I dowloaded pdf versions and put then on my tab. I love this thing wouldn't trade it for anything. Except maybe a surface pro
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lesonal said:
Got my tablet this summer ..only problem i have with it is the squeaky sound it makes when i squeeze it. Other than that the tablet is smooth ! I saved 100s of dollars on textbooks. I dowloaded pdf versions and put then on my tab. I love this thing wouldn't trade it for anything. Except maybe a surface pro
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I know what you mean about downloading the PDFs and saving money! Is your tablet stock or did you do anything to it?

I would definitely get it if you are using it for school. I am currently a graduate student at umiami and use this everyday for class. Lol I'm actually in lecture right now responding to this post.
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pierrekid said:
I would definitely get it if you are using it for school. I am currently a graduate student at umiami and use this everyday for class. Lol I'm actually in lecture right now responding to this post.
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Have you done anything to your tablet? Any problems?

Jmontalvo said:
I know what you mean about downloading the PDFs and saving money! Is your tablet stock or did you do anything to it?
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I put cleam rom on it.. not because stock was slow ..lol I'm a flash junkie that's all.
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I own a business and run my business with this baby.
That said, I still recommend a laptop for you. I'm a technodude. I feel technology differently than most people. To me, the infinity serves its purpose well. But if you want to be absolutely safe, you should get a laptop. It's proven technology for most people.

goodintentions said:
I own a business and run my business with this baby.
That said, I still recommend a laptop for you. I'm a technodude. I feel technology differently than most people. To me, the infinity serves its purpose well. But if you want to be absolutely safe, you should get a laptop. It's proven technology for most people.
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I actually already have a laptop. I was just looking for something that wouldn't be as bulky and would be good to read books off of.

Jmontalvo said:
Have you done anything to your tablet? Any problems?
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What do you mean?
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pierrekid said:
What do you mean?
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As in flashing roms or is it stock? Do you have any physical problems (pixels are messed up, casing is falling apart, etc)?

I use mine for Uni. It doesn't fully cover everything I need it to do, but that's just because it can't run the adobe CS5/6 package. (PS touch is all fun and well, but highly under-qualified for a graphic designer.)
For documents, reading, internet and entertainment, it's excellent. The massive storage and keyboard are a definite plus. I have two 32gb MicroSD's, one in the tab and one in an adapter in the dock, so I can exchange them when I need something from the 2nd one without connecting the dock.
I'm one of the lucky ones in this board, as mine's flawless.