Small tablet with USB-C - suggestions? - General Questions and Answers

Hi. Apparently I have very high demands for a new small tablet, because I can't really find anything that suit my needs, but I would like to know if I missed something.
What I'm looking for is:
7-9 inches
USB-C connector
On-screen navigation keys (not hardware like Samsung for instance)
Good root/toolkit/ROM support
So far I'm coming up short. The ASUS ZenPad 3 8.0 (Z581KL) is totally perfect and cool, except for virtually no root and ROM support as far as I can see.
Am I missing something, or is my wishlist simply not possible to fulfill so far? I realize that if I don't care about either USB-C or on-sceen navigation I can perhaps get something, but I really think these features should be standard on tablets today.
Any suggestions are very welcome. Thanks

ameinild said:
Hi. Apparently I have very high demands for a new small tablet, because I can't really find anything that suit my needs, but I would like to know if I missed something.
What I'm looking for is:
7-9 inches
USB-C connector
On-screen navigation keys (not hardware like Samsung for instance)
Good root/toolkit/ROM support
So far I'm coming up short. The ASUS ZenPad 3 8.0 (Z581KL) is totally perfect and cool, except for virtually no root and ROM support as far as I can see.
Am I missing something, or is my wishlist simply not possible to fulfill so far? I realize that if I don't care about either USB-C or on-sceen navigation I can perhaps get something, but I really think these features should be standard on tablets today.
Any suggestions are very welcome. Thanks
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Please ask your question in this thread, you'll get all the advice you need there
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
Good luck
Sawdoctor

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Android Tablet Buying Advice

Hello everyone,
I've been looking to pick up an Android tablet for quite a while now but I have yet to find the right one for me - as such, I thought some of you fine gentlemen and/or gentlewomen would have some interesting suggestions.
The main problem is that I would prefer something relatively inexpensive (I wouldn't be using it for anything particularly intensive) but I absolutely must have Bluetooth and almost all the inexpensive branded tablets either lack it outright or have inactive chips (the Nooks, for instance, or the Kindle Fire).
My ceiling for this is the Eee Transformer which I could probably get for around £300 - if I get near that price, I might as well buy one of those.
So, any ideas? I'm thinking good screen (IPS not strictly necessary, but must be good), Bluetooth, decent performance and the rest is fairly negotiable.
One final note - should I receive confirmation that someone had got Bluetooth working on the Nook Tablet or Kindle Fire, I'd go right ahead and buy whichever one is in question. The only reason the Nook Color isn't at the top of my list is that it has fairly limited performance. I've looked at a lot of tablets, so it's entirely possible that the perfect tablet with the perfect price-to-performance ratio just doesn't exist, in which case I implore you to say so!
Any ideas springing to mind?
I would defiantly go with the transformer, it is a great device. Hope this helps!
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Your thoughts on Asus Padfone

I feel this is more of a general "lets get your opinion/feel" but ive experienced in the past, any topic that has any question in it, gets moved to this section.. So im posting it here.
I'd like to get people opinions (and experiences if any) on the Asus Padfone. I've been eyeing the HTC Amaze, but there have been a few issues reported with it, and with new tech being released this year, im also considering other devices. The Padfone caught my eye due to its apparent versatility. (Especially since the HTC One series has been a massive letdown with the non-existent mSD card slot)
Though there do seem to be some things lacking with this device, such as the camera (apparently, the HTC one has an independent processor which speeds it up) for example.
Also the fact that its 3g and not 4g/LTE seems to be a step back (tho this isnt an concern for me, but could be later).
Anyway.. Thoughts? Concerns?
Not worth buying
I'm considering getting one. I'm from the Netherlands so 3G is just fine for me!
Pricing is rumoured around €699 euro here, pretty steep though... That's without the dock (which will set you back another €150 I bet)
I love the idea of having everything in one place (on your phone) and basically click it into the tablet for typing during class or watching/reading something.
Jam it into the dock for longer writing sessions... I can see this being a very useful combination for me personally. I'm not sure the average user will find this a useful gadget though.
Downside is that you really have to use the phone all the time and I'm not sure how well everything works softwarewise when you load the phone into the dock, screensize wise etc, etc.
Its just that I got a Gnex that I love so dearly
PokeiShoW said:
Not worth buying
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Care to elaborate?
newbie thoughts on the padfone
Last July 2011, I posted this thread on another forum and look at what happened in the interim - the Padfone!
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"Looking for serious multi-purpose (non-existent yet) tablet
I am a newbie. I have been communicating with a variety of tech publications incl Walt Mossberg, WSJ. But no serious response. I do not own a tablet right now but want to propose features that can be incorporated to the current crop. You folks can chime in (with respect) if you think my ideas are plausible.
Full disclosure. Currently, I am not a fan of the crop of tablets in the market today. What is out there (regardless of brand) are just pure "gadgets" for me. I do not do social networking nor games. I realize that I am in the minority in the high-tech populace.
I will consider a tablet with the configuration below to trim my techie equipment inventory. I believe this would be a truly PORTABLE, POWERFUL, SINGLE COMBINATION alternative to having (1) a communication/convenience/entertainment" device (tablet) AND (2) a PC for serious professional computing work, should I need to do some.
Samsung Galaxy-like form factor (or maybe even slightly larger or heavier)
Full Cell phone call capable (CDMA/GSM) - 3 or 4G thru BT (either on ear device or car's BT wireless communicator) - not just Google Talk or Skype
Web-access wireless card (a/b/g/n)
BT enabled to pair with my car's BT audio system wireless connection to play music stored in the tablet and other BT capable devices (tech already available)
Semi-full size BT keyboard/case (tech already available)
Available USB2 or 3 port/s
Available docking device to connect to an external larger LCD monitor, full-size keyboard, printer, optical drive, external HD, etc (?) to really replace my office/home notebook
Enough processor power (Intel/AMD dual core or higher), storage to support a full PC OS (Windows 7/8 or Mac OS), Internet Browser (IE9, FF5, Chrome, Safari, etc) and APPLICATION PROGRAMS AND DATA!
Sufficient battery life (replaceable) with AC/DC charging/connectivity capability
???????
Do you think this config for a tablet system has market and production potential? Or better yet, is there one already out there? I know that the technology to accomplish all of these exist already. It just takes somebody to put it all together.
Your professional insights are greatly appreciated."
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Since the Pf is not in our shores yet and I have been sick and tired of the all the unboxing, first videos from Barcelona, Taiwan specs and availability, I just implore ASUS to get their act together and stop the teasing and give us the US model! Regardless how a bunch of folks have trashed it, I on the other hand WANT ONE NOW. I realize that this desire is sight unseen, performance and quality unknown and not all the specs I listed above are in the model available everywhere else, I believe the concept of 3 in 1 is a brilliant one. I may not be as techie as you folks but for my use and from prelim videos and specs, what ASUS has done is phenomenal.
I would greatly appreciate your more techie input as well as marketing intel (US availaibility, specs, price, carrier, etc.). BTW, I still refuse to buy and do not want any of the tablets available today. Thanks.
The mechanism to insert the phone into the tablet looks like its the first thing to break rendering the whole concept useless.
But i have not hold it in my hand, anyone have some info on the build quality?
Dark3n said:
The mechanism to insert the phone into the tablet looks like its the first thing to break rendering the whole concept useless.
But i have not hold it in my hand, anyone have some info on the build quality?
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It's possible, it depends if the "door" needs to be closed before it will output to the tabdock. Plus, im sure alot said that about flip phones and sliding phone. My Touch Pro 2 is still going pretty strong, and it has a sliding keyboard.
Something id like it know is with the Keyboard dock, is it 'closeable'. As in, can you dock the tablet to it, then "close it" like a laptop so you can transport it as one piece?
first try... and probably last
very difficult positioning for Asus. They're trying desperately to innovate more that the competition to get a strong foot in that market.
However, this solution might not be fully interesting for a lot of people... If its a failure, they'll have lost a great deal of money that could have been used to make up for the difference with the latest ipad...
If this will be a failure , atleast the price will drop fast ( something like Evo 3d -50% )
addiz said:
If this will be a failure , atleast the price will drop fast ( something like Evo 3d -50% )
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Why do you think it will be a failure?
it's something new and different let's see how people will act after buying it
Has a lot of potential...
Has a LOT of potential if marketed correctly.
I have a original ASUS Transformer TF101 with keyboard dock for eight months now and I can say its an amazing machine. The performance is just right, the battery lasts forever, almost stock ICS, lots of updates.
I have the only combination of devices that can compete with the full Padfone setup: a modern smartphone (Samsung Galaxy Note) and the mentioned Transformer, with full tethering support. If the Padfone system can have a significant price advantage, the consistency it provides (the Note have Android 2.3.6) can make it a winner.
Feels way to expensive.
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yes the hinge closes like a laptop
problem: the hinge only opens around 90 degrees so you won't get a great viewing angle unless you are at a similar level.
when the latch of the tablet station opens to release the phone, it stops the phone being bent outwards, so you have to pull up and thus, not breaking the connector.
not having 4g is a big downer for me. I was going to get this and might still but seriously, uk is getting 4g this year so I doubt I'd want this when it gets released.
The price of phone + 10" screen is Euro 699.
I think it will not be a success.
Why? (iPhone 4S + New iPad) is only Euro 199 more than the phone and a dummy screen.
Moreover, if you're going to carry around a dummy screen, why not carry a REAL tablet??
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The price of phone + 10" screen is Euro 699.
I think it will not be a success.
Why? (iPhone 4S + New iPad) is only Euro 199 more than the phone and a dummy screen.
Moreover, if you're going to carry around a dummy screen, why not carry a REAL tablet??
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beeecause with a iphone and ipad, your data is in 2 places? So if you edit something on your ipad, you have to take steps to also update it on your iphone.. Plus, itunes.. thats always a disadvantage.
I see the appeal, and 200 bucks More isnt small.
Lyian said:
beeecause with a iphone and ipad, your data is in 2 places? So if you edit something on your ipad, you have to take steps to also update it on your iphone.. Plus, itunes.. thats always a disadvantage.
I see the appeal, and 200 bucks More isnt small.
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I thought it's no need to take any steps? As long as your iPad is online at home, whatever you do on iPhone outside is automatically synced, as shown in the iCloud launching videos.
199 euro is small, when you compare a screen+ battery, with a fully functioned retina display iPad.
sounds good
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I thought it's no need to take any steps? As long as your iPad is online at home, whatever you do on iPhone outside is automatically synced, as shown in the iCloud launching videos.
199 euro is small, when you compare a screen+ battery, with a fully functioned retina display iPad.
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Well, i wont get apple products. If i were to get two devices, both would be android. Im sure it would be similar, but i don't like messing with clouds either, that's just a gimik to eat up your limited "unlimited" data package. Especially when your talking about my case of 400+mb PDF files.
I'm not completely sold on it, but it seems like a good idea, plus ive not yet seen official pricing on it.
Not that benchmarks mean much.. but...
ASUS PadFone gets benchmarked: a mere teaser of what's to come

Potential Buyer

I am about to buy a Transformer Infinity. I know why I WANT to buy it, but I thought I'll Ask some owners for reasons for why I would NOT want to buy it
I am a crazy customizer and a power user always trying to push the limits.
I currently own a Optimus Black, a phone no one (even LG) cares about...
How popular is the TF700? Will I get support? Roms? What about ASUS Custoomer service?
Thx in Advance
Pankaja13 said:
I am about to buy a Transformer Infinity. I know why I WANT to buy it, but I thought I'll Ask some owners for reasons for why I would NOT want to buy it
I am a crazy customizer and a power user always trying to push the limits.
I currently own a Optimus Black, a phone no one (even LG) cares about...
How popular is the TF700? Will I get support? Roms? What about ASUS Custoomer service?
Thx in Advance
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The Infinity is still relatively new, but there is already quite a bit of development going on with it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1665
As far as official support, such as bug fixes or updates, Asus generally seems to be better and at least faster to get updates out than other manufacturers.
Customer support, however, is a different matter. I haven't dealt with Asus support directly, but there are ample reports about it's horrible quality. For example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1830473&highlight=asus+support
Likewise, Asus' quality control is pretty lax. There are a lot of tablets with issues that never should have passed standard QA checks.
Another related note: they also seem to be selling rebranded TF201 docks as "new" TF700 docks: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1810592&highlight=tf700+dock
All things considered though, I'm happy with the Infinity overall. I will accompany that with the caveat that I am in fact getting a replacement for my Infinity and dock from Amazon due to some dust under my screen in a very annoying location (right in the center) and because some keys on the dock started registering incorrectly.
Its a good tablet, but its not without its flaws. I'd still pick one up, as Asus is very good about software updates and our dev community is starting to ramp up so we'll get our custom roms.
Some issues that people have had:
-Quality control is very hit or miss
-You're going to have light bleed. Most tablets have it light enough that its only noticeable while booting though, once in Android it goes away.
-Internal flash storage is relatively slow, causing some occasional performance hiccups. If the Prime is any indication, custom roms will easily work around the issue.
-Asus's tech support staff are complete crap that'll insist on RMAing your device even for the most trivial issues.
-Some devices wont receive updates or unlock their bootloader, although in most cases both start working after a few weeks.
Just make sure you get one that's physically well built, and you should like it.
Thank you very much
I was also considering the iPad 3 because I'm yet to see an iOS device lag....
but I swore I would NEVER buy apple
What do you thing is a better option?
You have the the Wifi version of the Infinity, right? Is there a big difference in performance?
Thx again
I'd wait a while
My advice...
If possible wait before buying.
Don't jump in like I did.
I did get a later non buggy Infinity that has no build problems.
The performance of the tablet is what I would say is stellar compared to most of the previous incarnations.
Yet there is competition on the horizon that just might blow the Infinity out of the water.
I ran out and bought the Acer A700 because it was the latest thing and ended up severely disappointed.
So then I jumped over to the Infinity and have been pleased.
If you are a true blue power user\tinkerer the Asus may be good, yet you may be much happier with a later model
10 inch tab that ships with android 4.1 jellybean.
I'll bet the hardware in the upcoming tabs will give the 'ole iPad a real run for the finish line.
As far as the this or that choice...to me it boils down to an OS preference.
I wouldn't make sense for anyone on here to recommend apple over droid.
Probably best to not even bring it up...
I have a Asus Prime currently in limbo between Asus and FEDEX for about a month now trying to get it replaced. Long story short. Prime broke (poor quality), sent it to texas service center. 1/2 week later got it back. Service center screwed up the packing, FEDEX destroyed my tablet on delivery. Submitted and claim, 30 days later still waiting. Got tired of waiting, bought the infinity.
Asus seems to have learned their lessons from the Prime, so for me the Infinity works like what I expected the prime to be. Flawless.
If you're into customization and tinkering then this is the tablet for you. The only negative I have to say is Asus as a company they are very schizophrenic. They seem to have good customer support, their response time is good, they are polite and they want to do right by the customer but the end result is unsatisfactory. The Prime should have been recalled, but instead they released band aids to problems that only made things worst. But they tried to do good for the customer. Which is why I ended up buying another Asus product. I just hope I don't come to regret my decision later on.
There's not that many options right now anyways, if you want the most powerful tablet released you either get the ipad 3 or the infinity. My vote is on the infinity, just make sure you get insurance.
Thank you very much for your help guys just a few more things...
I will be using this a lot for school work. Is it sensitive enough for handwriting? Can I use a fine tipped stylus like the HandStylus (http://handstylus.com/) ?
Also is there a considerable drop in Performance in the 3G version compared to the Wifi version?
Thank you very much
Pankaja13 said:
Thank you very much for your help guys just a few more things...
I will be using this a lot for school work. Is it sensitive enough for handwriting? Can I use a fine tipped stylus like the HandStylus (http://handstylus.com/) ?
Also is there a considerable drop in Performance in the 3G version compared to the Wifi version?
Thank you very much
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Yes its very sensitive. The digitizer on the Infinity is really good. Regarding the HandStylus, I don't see why it shouldn't work. It looks like a normal capacitive stylus with just a smaller tip. As far as the 3g version I don't believe its out on the market yet.
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Pankaja13 said:
I will be using this a lot for school work.
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I use my Infinity for quite a bit of work. One thing I found is that I use the device docked with the keyboard more than I do as an actual tablet. When sitting at a table or even on the couch I'm able to bang out e-mail, XLS files or word docs with little or no effort. Even when not using the keyboard, just having it there gives a very stable stand to hold the device in a comfortable position. I'm not even considering a sleeve anymore to protect the device, since just folding the keyboard up will protect the screen. Honestly, I didn't think I would use it this way... figured they dock was going to be a novelty accessory. It has truly transformed (pun intended) this thing into something that is really productive. Not sure what kind of school work you will be using your tablet for, but this is something you might want to consider.
I own one and I think it's great.. I honestly can't think of a reason why you shouldn't get it.. In addition, there are plenty of stable OS that you can put on the tablet once you root it; plus, you have more options you can enact on the tablet, which wouldn't be possible on the iPad.
GaryParr said:
I use my Infinity for quite a bit of work. One thing I found is that I use the device docked with the keyboard more than I do as an actual tablet. When sitting at a table or even on the couch I'm able to bang out e-mail, XLS files or word docs with little or no effort. Even when not using the keyboard, just having it there gives a very stable stand to hold the device in a comfortable position. I'm not even considering a sleeve anymore to protect the device, since just folding the keyboard up will protect the screen. Honestly, I didn't think I would use it this way... figured they dock was going to be a novelty accessory. It has truly transformed (pun intended) this thing into something that is really productive. Not sure what kind of school work you will be using your tablet for, but this is something you might want to consider.
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I second Garys opinion. My transformer has become my sole computing device at home, with my desktop being used as a file storage.
The keyboard dock is essential for school.
FWIW, I finally bought a gray Infinity after being without my OG Transformer since last AUG and tiring of the wait for a champagne unit. (Tried a Prime for about 36 hours -- it was such a POS that I returned it for a refund.) The gray Infinity has been in production long enough to work out assembly issues, if Asus plans to correct them at all.
I bought from Amazon, which has excellent customer service and return policies. I should receive the unit today. If there are build issues, I'll exchange no more than twice (which, not coincidentally, is the limit of Amazon's exchange policy). If I can't find a good unit among three, I'll just return it and wait for the Samsung P10 or a Surface tab.
Heck, if the P10 is as killer as specs suggest, I'll probably eBay the Infinity anyway. But I've done without a tablet for so long -- and the keyboard dock for my Droid Bionic is a poor substitute -- that I gotta try something.
Pankaja13 said:
Thank you very much
I was also considering the iPad 3 because I'm yet to see an iOS device lag....
but I swore I would NEVER buy apple
What do you thing is a better option?
You have the the Wifi version of the Infinity, right? Is there a big difference in performance?
Thx again
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If you want to be conformed to a cookie cutter device, and have a dictatorial company tell you what you want, need, and desire
While controlling you with an iron fist, by all means, get iPad 3.
If you are your own unique person who can decide what you want on your own, I strongly suggest a lil green robot.
Pankaja13 said:
Thank you very much
I was also considering the iPad 3 because I'm yet to see an iOS device lag....
but I swore I would NEVER buy apple
What do you thing is a better option?
You have the the Wifi version of the Infinity, right? Is there a big difference in performance?
Thx again
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I first tried the tf300 because it has the jb update but went to the infinity for its display. Once it gets jb you won't see lag any longer with it. I also tried the new ipad but returned it quickly, ios just too boring for me.
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If you want to be conformed to a cookie cutter device, and have a dictatorial company tell you what you want, need, and desire
While controlling you with an iron fist, by all means, get iPad 3.
If you are your own unique person who can decide what you want on your own, I strongly suggest a lil green robot.
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Couldn't have said it better myself :highfive:
donharden2002 said:
I first tried the tf300 because it has the jb update but went to the infinity for its display. Once it gets jb you won't see lag any longer with it. I also tried the new ipad but returned it quickly, ios just too boring for me.
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Same. You can change the wallpaper and that's it.
Big thanks to everyone who helped, but you can only press the "Thanks" button once
I've had some trouble trying to find it in South Asia... guess I'll have to wait a bit longer

Looking for a bluetooth keyboard for Tab S 8.5 inch, need your suggestion!

Hi, I need a small bluetooth keyboard for Tab S 8.5 inch, it's a gift for Father's day, I hope it can work with both android and windows system, because my
mom has a windows system tablet, if you have any good recommendation, please let me know, I really appreciate if you can share a link, thanks in advance.
tomatoguy said:
Hi, I need a small bluetooth keyboard for Tab S 8.5 inch, it's a gift for Father's day, I hope it can work with both android and windows system, because my
mom has a windows system tablet, if you have any good recommendation, please let me know, I really appreciate if you can share a link, thanks in advance.
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It really depends on the price you are willing to pay, the quality you want, and the features you expect.
For a highly unique keyboard that has some great features, typing size, compatability, and is small enough to give some cellphones a run for the money the textblade is an interesting choice
text blade
Logitech makes a couple android compatible keyboards. This one is a respectable size and has the compatibility you want. The only downside (imho) is the use of aaa batteries instead of a built in rechargeable one but some may see that as a bonus plus keyboards can last a long time on a single set of batteries
logitech keyboard
There are various others but without having more information on the person who will be using the keyboard. Where the keyboard will be used. The main use for the keyboard. (Email, spreadsheet work, or maybe writing a book) Without this information all I can give are a very safe keyboard and a very interesting one.
I love the keyboard. Having this separate keyboard allows me to keep my laptop safely off to the side and out of the way of my separate flat screen display. The tactile feedback from the keys is equivalent to my Tab S 8.5 . Not that "mushy" feel that I have experienced with other keyboards. In terms of size, it is almost equal, and the slight upward angle makes it very comfortable on my wrists. Response time is as quick as using my built in keyboard.
acdbrn2000 said:
It really depends on the price you are willing to pay, the quality you want, and the features you expect.
For a highly unique keyboard that has some great features, typing size, compatability, and is small enough to give some cellphones a run for the money the textblade is an interesting choice
text blade
Logitech makes a couple android compatible keyboards. This one is a respectable size and has the compatibility you want. The only downside (imho) is the use of aaa batteries instead of a built in rechargeable one but some may see that as a bonus plus keyboards can last a long time on a single set of batteries
logitech keyboard
There are various others but without having more information on the person who will be using the keyboard. Where the keyboard will be used. The main use for the keyboard. (Email, spreadsheet work, or maybe writing a book) Without this information all I can give are a very safe keyboard and a very interesting one.
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Thank you for your sharing, both looks great and interesting, but the price is kind of expensive. And you are right, people need a fittest keyboard, not the most expensive one. Maybe I will get one for myself,, it's just not my father's type. Thank you all the same.
camillety226ty said:
I just got a new bluetooth keyboard from Ebay.
I typically don't buy keyboards for tablets because the keyboards usually aren't that good and few tablet apps make great use of the keyboards anyway. However, I decided I would try out the Keyboard since I already had the Samsung TabS. Here are my thoughts on the Keyboard:
The keyboard works pretty well. Typing up small messages, web searches, and social media posts work just as you expect it to work.
The keys and trackpad both work well. It's a great deal for the price .
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Wow, this is great, it looks just like what my father need, and it has a touchpad, this is awesome for the price, can't wait to give it to my father as a surprise. Thank you so much, dude.:good::good::good:
i have this one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61090583&postcount=34 I prefer this design because of portability. I would have gone for the TextBlade as well but I thought I'd wait for the price to drop a bit.

Tablet with possibility to flash gsi

Hello everyone,
I search a tablet (low cost) with possibility to flash gsi rom or other without Google services and bloatware.
This tablet I will use for home automation panel control.
Thanks
I think most or all android tablets with android 9 and above come with GSI support. Some support it better than others. You may want to try searching for how to flash GSI tablet. looks like people are installing GSI's on the Samsung galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019). But my favorite solution if waiting... for the Google pixel tablet which is expected to come this year and that probably will come with the best GSI support, but idk about pricing. If you are going for the Samsung tab route, please do more research on GSI compatibility
You may want to get a used tablet like the Samsung I mentioned to get it cheap
Alternative solution: If the sole purpose of the tablet is home automation control, I recommend getting a raspberry pi zero 2W(with headers probably) which is actually a tiny computer. You will need to buy a separate display.But it's really energy efficient, customizable and tiny. You will also get a really good community support as millions were sold. You won't get this much of support from other users to solve problems from other cheap tablets. Th super cheap tablets are mostly random devices from china with a very tiny userbase.Note: setting up will be a bit more harder as it runs on linux. Android images are available but I cannot recommend it. It's also cheap.
Another solution: Buy an good(probably used) GSI supported phone and buy a display and connect it with usb(you may need a usb hub for display and power). Or buy an hdmi adapter if that exists
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I think most or all android tablets with android 9 and above come with GSI support. Some support it better than others. You may want to try searching for how to flash GSI tablet. looks like people are installing GSI's on the Samsung galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019). But my favorite solution if waiting... for the Google pixel tablet which is expected to come this year and that probably will come with the best GSI support, but idk about pricing. If you are going for the Samsung tab route, please do more research on GSI compatibility
You may want to get a used tablet like the Samsung I mentioned to get it cheap
Alternative solution: If the sole purpose of the tablet is home automation control, I recommend getting a raspberry pi zero 2W(with headers probably) which is actually a tiny computer. You will need to buy a separate display.But it's really energy efficient, customizable and tiny. You will also get a really good community support as millions were sold. You won't get this much of support from other users to solve problems from other cheap tablets. Th super cheap tablets are mostly random devices from china with a very tiny userbase.Note: setting up will be a bit more harder as it runs on linux. Android images are available but I cannot recommend it. It's also cheap.
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Thanks for suggesting but the hardware DIY for this scope, no please.
I want the simple tablet.

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