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[Q]Galaxy Tab 2 or Nexus 4?

Guys, i have a [probably] stupid question.
I know the two devices listed are a phone and a tablet but...
I dont have a lot of cash. I currently have a Motorola Defy running on CM10. Im asking myself should i buy a Tab 2 (which is now $179 on amazon.com) and keep the Defy (and have two devices) or sell the Defy and buy a LG Nexus 4 (having a single device). What do you guys recommend? My main uses are browsing the web, reading books and watching movies, occasional games, and occasional office documents editing. I want the portability of the Nexus 4 and keeping my device with me always but the larger screen of the Tab 2 has an advantage.
Thanks a lot!

Hi!
Once I decide to buy a tablet I had the same question.
It´s very easy to share the phone internet to tablet when out of your home or other place without wireless and once connected via bluetooth the tablet will give you a very nice confort for internet browsing, email, etc, besides book reading and other task such as games if it´s also the case.
It´s not good to answer a phone call with a tablet - wierd experience. And you will have to keep it with you, sometimes it´s size will be a problem. If you focus a less sized device you will lose the benefits of bigger screen, sometimes 7" seems to be small and sometimes big. Everything will depends upon your usage.
From my point of view you should keep with your Defy and buy the Tab 2, Wifi version. Nowadays I have also a Galaxy tab 2 7.0 + Motorola phone and they are very good friends one to each other. I am happy with my choice as with my phone I can do everything I would do a 3G version, ie (P3100).

Get the Nexus 4. It is fast, has stock Android, and you don't have to keep up with two devices.

pachuau86 said:
Guys, i have a [probably] stupid question.
I know the two devices listed are a phone and a tablet but...
I dont have a lot of cash. I currently have a Motorola Defy running on CM10. Im asking myself should i buy a Tab 2 (which is now $179 on amazon.com) and keep the Defy (and have two devices) or sell the Defy and buy a LG Nexus 4 (having a single device). What do you guys recommend? My main uses are browsing the web, reading books and watching movies, occasional games, and occasional office documents editing. I want the portability of the Nexus 4 and keeping my device with me always but the larger screen of the Tab 2 has an advantage.
Thanks a lot!
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Galaxy tab 2 have 7 inch screen so good for reading books,have full hd playback so good for movies,support most of hd games
So it must be great.
And on other hand if you want pure android experience,fast processor,2gb ram,early updates,a better camera,intense gaming go for nexus 4.

7" is a different experience than a 4". I find myself using the tablet (7.0) over my phone most of the time.

Thanks for all your answers... but i still cant make up my mind maybe ill wait for some time and save up for the nexus 4

Even I am stuck with the same problem. Though the tab 2 has a 7" screen its no HD display, that's what is stopping me from getting a tab 2.
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Well Tab 2 7.0 is 179.99 shipped while Nexus 4 is 393 tax and shipping. I love my Galaxy Nexus and Tab 2 7. I think it's a good combo. Between the two will be how you spend your days. Near wifi most of the time? Get the tab. On the move a lot or need a powerful phone? Nexus 4. And then there's the price difference. Even though the Nexus is a bargain, price difference is big.
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ronhoover88 said:
Even I am stuck with the same problem. Though the tab 2 has a 7" screen its no HD display, that's what is stopping me from getting a tab 2.
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Display looks good no big issues with it.
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miracast / android 4.2 for the note

hey guys, I'm looking at buying a few note 10.1s to use with work and I'm really interested in the Mira cast functions that ship with android 4.2. is there an update due that anyone knows from Samsung for the note to 4.2, and if there is will it support Mira cast?
if bolt, how does Samsung's own sharing work? I really want too be able to plush a custom app we have at work upon into I TV/ projectors and clan isn't an option.
thanks,
Andy

The Note 10.1 thats supposedly coming to the US will ship with 4.2..
Here's a quote from another post:
mke1973 said:
Here's a link to Engadget's Myriam Joire's interview on stage of Samsung's Ryan Bidan yesterday. Joire owns a WIFi Note 10.1 and asked when those of us in North America will get the JB update. Bidan said soon, too. He also said the Verizon LTE tablet will ship with JB 4.2.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/samsung-interview/
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You might just wait for that cuz honestly, samsung is not doing great witj updating the Note 10.1
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Smokie Smokerson said:
The Note 10.1 thats supposedly coming to the US will ship with 4.2..
Here's a quote from another post:
You might just wait for that cuz honestly, samsung is not doing great witj updating the Note 10.1
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Engadget interviewed Ryan Biden of Samsung on stage at CES yesterday and he indicated that the Verizon LTE tablets will have JB 4.2. http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/samsung-interview/

sweet, looks promising . thanks

geekyhawkes said:
hey guys, I'm looking at buying a few note 10.1s to use with work and I'm really interested in the Mira cast functions that ship with android 4.2. is there an update due that anyone knows from Samsung for the note to 4.2, and if there is will it support Mira cast?
if bolt, how does Samsung's own sharing work? I really want too be able to plush a custom app we have at work upon into I TV/ projectors and clan isn't an option.
thanks,
Andy
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Depending on exactly what you are trying to accomplish, it may already be capable via AllShare Cast. I can show my Note 10.1 screen on multiple note 10.1 devices, I think 8 is the max (I have only had 5 going, no more too add or test), but using AllShare Cast, the other devices would display whatever my screen is displaying. This will also work for newer Samsung TV/Displays, at least natively on their "Smart TV's" from 2012 for certain. Also, their is an AllShare Hub accessory that can be purchased to do the same thing on any TV/monitor/projector with HDMI input. It works with both audio & video & while the hub is a bit expensive for older tv's ($99.00 USD), if you register a Samsung device on the Samsung website, you get a code good for %50 off up to 10 items. I used the code to get the Hub for $49.00, as well as for a Navigation & a Desk dock.
It is great for just about anything except racing or fast action games. There is a small lag, nothing major, almost unnoticeable, unless you are playing a game where a few milliseconds can be the difference between wrecking or making a turn in Asphalt. For everything else though, it is pretty sweet. I use it for my older Plasma in the media room.

geekyhawkes said:
hey guys, I'm looking at buying a few note 10.1s to use with work and I'm really interested in the Mira cast functions that ship with android 4.2. is there an update due that anyone knows from Samsung for the note to 4.2, and if there is will it support Mira cast?
if bolt, how does Samsung's own sharing work? I really want too be able to plush a custom app we have at work upon into I TV/ projectors and clan isn't an option.
thanks,
Andy
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Note 10.1 already support miracast via allshare cast, if your tv supports miracast it should work on it and if not buy allshare cast dongle
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hoss_n2 said:
Note 10.1 already support miracast via allshare cast, if your tv supports miracast it should work on it and if not buy allshare cast dongle
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Perfect, thanks guys sounds like just what im after! I dont suppose there is a developer kit for allshare cast around? It would be nice to add it to an app im working on without having to move away and set it up first?

geekyhawkes said:
Perfect, thanks guys sounds like just what im after! I dont suppose there is a developer kit for allshare cast around? It would be nice to add it to an app im working on without having to move away and set it up first?
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All share cast will mirror whatever is going on on your tab, it is like connecting the tab via hdmi to a screen, so if you run your app on note it will show on every connected device
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Lag on MX Player

Hey all, on my Nexus 5 & 7 I get lag when watch non HD MKV files on MX Player in Hardware Acceleration mode. But on the Galaxy S4, there i no problem at all.
On the Nexus devices I have to use Software decoder, and I feel this uses more battery than hardware. Why is there massive lag on MX player?

geoldr said:
Hey all, on my Nexus 5 & 7 I get lag when watch non HD MKV files on MX Player in Hardware Acceleration mode. But on the Galaxy S4, there i no problem at all.
On the Nexus devices I have to use Software decoder, and I feel this uses more battery than hardware. Why is there massive lag on MX player?
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I believe it's related to some drivers and codecs.
On my LG g2, if I use stock rom, I can play with hardware decider but when I switch to cm10.2 I have glitchy experience with hardware decider. I've to switch to switch to software decoders and all works well. Never faced any problem with battery on g2, but this phone socks battery like anything. I've got to be more careful.
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Yeah man, I ran out pretty fast today on the N5. I hope it gets better otherwise I might have to return it.

geoldr said:
Yeah man, I ran out pretty fast today on the N5. I hope it gets better otherwise I might have to return it.
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I'm getting so spoiled by Note 3 and g2 battery. Battery on nexus 5 isn't is greatest point, but can't return a nexus for its battery.
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ceo.mtcl said:
I'm getting so spoiled by Note 3 and g2 battery. Battery on nexus 5 isn't is greatest point, but can't return a nexus for its battery.
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Idk man, if it can't make me through a good full day use it's not very useful to me you know? Add that to the terrible speaker, and the fact that mine has 3 dead pixels (getting a replacement, so hopefully I will be happy with the new one) but overall idk man.
Its really fast though!

geoldr said:
Idk man, if it can't make me through a good full day use it's not very useful to me you know? Add that to the terrible speaker, and the fact that mine has 3 dead pixels (getting a replacement, so hopefully I will be happy with the new one) but overall idk man.
Its really fast though!
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Mine has like 5 Dead pixels. Gonna have to look into the replacement process as well.
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Diceplayer is a great alternative. Seems to support HW mode too. Might be worth a shot?
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I tried Dice on my N7 and it had the same problem. I'll try again on the N5.

Make sure you install the latest custom codec. In MX Player go to Settings - Decoder scroll to the very bottom and tap Download Custom Codec. This should take you to ktsamy's thread on this site's Android Software Development forum where you can download V1.7.20 Arm v7-Neon codec. Follow the instructions to set this as the Custom Codec in MX Player. Hopefully this may help you, I was seeing stutter on playback of my recorded TV shows until I set this up on my N5.

Slimport

Alright people: I don't know, if this is the right place, but I'll just post here...
So I recieved this last week and tried it out immediately... But: it doesn't work properly. I got it to work for 2 seconds but then the TV always says 'no signal'... I tried it on 2 different TVs but it's the same on both. It also doesn't work on my nexus 7 (2012) stock, rooted and also not on a complete stock nexus 7 (2012). So I want to know, if i need to enable something of if it is a hardware bug and also if anyone else has this problem.
Thanks to u guys who help me
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Mmh i don't know personally, but i have at home an MHL cable i want to know if i can mod the cable to work on Nexus 5
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Mhl is not compatible with any new Nexus devices: it's used by Samsung only so it will work with the Galaxy Nexus.
Slimport adaptors are compatible with Nexus 4, 5 and 7 (2013 only), so its normal that you can't get your 2012 nexus 7 to work.
Instead, it should be perfectly working with a Nexus 5, since no previous configuration is required.
In my case, the first time I connected my N5 to my HDTV via Slimport adaptor it took about ten seconds to see the home screen of my phone, but since then, it has always worked just after connecting it.
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pgptheoriginal said:
Mhl is not compatible with any new Nexus devices: it's used by Samsung only so it will work with the Galaxy Nexus.
Slimport adaptors are compatible with Nexus 4, 5 and 7 (2013 only), so its normal that you can't get your 2012 nexus 7 to work.
Instead, it should be perfectly working with a Nexus 5, since no previous configuration is required.
In my case, the first time I connected my N5 to my HDTV via Slimport adaptor it took about ten seconds to see the home screen of my phone, but since then, it has always worked just after connecting it.
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Thanks, I forgot about the nexus 7... well, i think i have to try it again, maybe i didn't wait long enough... Again thanks!
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I didn't have to wait very long to get an image, it usually takes no more than 2-3 seconds. Maybe the adapter is defective?
Here's a demo showing slimport on a nexus 5:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnR3KofhVMA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I always have an issue when connecting my gf's S4 to her TV via an MHL adapter. I have to make sure the connections are tight and eliminate alot of movement, PITA!
But I guess just give everything a good push, make sure connections are really good and lay it on a flat surface to see if movement is affecting the connection. The adapter your using might be flimsy too

Not compatible with Tab S 8.4?

I just got my watch today, but it is not able to connect to my Tab S 8.4 LTE... The Gear manager in my tablet cannot find the watch even though it is right next to it. I tried to reboot both devices and turn the Bluetooth off and on, and nothing works. Really Samsung, not even compatible with your own galaxy devices?

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I just got my watch today, but it is not able to connect to my Tab S 8.4 LTE... The Gear manager in my tablet cannot find the watch even though it is right next to it. I tried to reboot both devices and turn the Bluetooth off and on, and nothing works. Really Samsung, not even compatible with your own galaxy devices?
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No smartwatch from samsung was compatible with tablets, regardless phone capabilities of tablets. So...short answer...NO
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calinormy said:
No smartwatch from samsung was compatible with tablets, regardless phone capabilities of tablets. So...short answer...NO
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This really sucks... My note 4 broke and I didn't want to buy a phone because I have a tablet that can take calls and want to wait for the S8 and the Note 8 next year...

cross2573875394 said:
This really sucks... My note 4 broke and I didn't want to buy a phone because I have a tablet that can take calls and want to wait for the S8 and the Note 8 next year...
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The watch will work with every phone with 1.5 gb of ram and android 4.4 and up. I'm sure you will find a second hand S5 for 100 $ to use it for 3 or 4 months. Then resell it.
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calinormy said:
The watch will work with every phone with 1.5 gb of ram and android 4.4 and up. I'm sure you will find a second hand S5 for 100 $ to use it for 3 or 4 months. Then resell it.
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Yea, that is probably what I should do now. Good advice, thanks.

I'm in the same boat as you. My primary phone is (and will continue to be) a Tab A with telephony. It won't work with the S3, so I picked up a cheap Android that lives in my desk drawer and is only used on occasions when the watch needs to be paired with a phone.

I run a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and i had to buy a used Samsung Galaxy S4 mini to pair and configure my Gear S3. What a pity !

Hi!
Any updates on this?
I spent last couple of days trying to pair Gear S3 with Tab 8.4 Pro (SM-T325) running stock kitkat 4.4 - no luck (((
It's such a shame that Samsung doesn't even make an attemp to make their own devices compatible with each other. Was a big surprise for me.
So, did anybody manage to couple Gear S3 with any tablet? If yes, how did you do it?