Hi
I post here to ask an advice.
I use a Sony Tablet S which works well but is totally obsolete (android 4.1 ...) and didn't find any custom ROM for this model.
So it need to be replaced and I would like to buy a good 10" tablet which I could maintain a long time.
I'll use it for browsing, watching Video, playing emulators and games occasionnaly
Could you please give me some ideas for a good quality tablet with a large Devs community ?
Thank you !
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Hi all,
I am looking at getting a tablet for Christmas this year and have my eyes on the Infinity TF700T. I am very new to the tablet market and am still green. I was considering the Nexus 10 but that is out because I live in Ireland and it's not available. I am looking to definitely go with Android as I am a Java developer and would love the opportunity to build apps with a language I know.
I have only really looked into the Inifinity and Nexus due to the increased screen resolution and performance and haven't really considered anything else, but I would consider other tablets if recommended.
I am looking for a tablet that will allow me to:
- Watch movies in good quality
- Surf the web with good performance
- Game with good performance
- Email etc
- Allow the possibility of custom firmware to run linux distros and the like.
- Develop killer apps!
- Possible bluetooth comms with Lego Mindstorm
- Not crash all the time.
I have read a number of reviews for both Nexus and TF700 and know that each has their own issues but when looking at user opinions of the TF700 I have seen nothing but bad reports. Crashes, slow IO, performance issues when browsing, screens peeling off etc....
That's why I am here. To ask the guys that actually use the TF700 are these concerns real? Is it a case of a few bad batches or are they all a bit poor? Is slow IO browsing etc a feature of Android or is it hardware? Are newer TF700's better quality?
I am ready to buy today but am held back by these concerns. I would be indebted if anyone could help me out.
Again, I could go the round about route of using a UK relative to get me a Nexus but just out of principal and a liking for Asus, I thought I'd give it a chance.
Ps the best deal I can find is the 64GB with dock for €679. Seems steep but all other places I have looked have it for €700 - 900!
Thanks a million.
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Ossah said:
Hi all,
I am looking at getting a tablet for Christmas this year and have my eyes on the Infinity TF700T. I am very new to the tablet market and am still green. I was considering the Nexus 10 but that is out because I live in Ireland and it's not available. I am looking to definitely go with Android as I am a Java developer and would love the opportunity to build apps with a language I know.
I have only really looked into the Inifinity and Nexus due to the increased screen resolution and performance and haven't really considered anything else, but I would consider other tablets if recommended.
I am looking for a tablet that will allow me to:
- Watch movies in good quality
- Surf the web with good performance
- Game with good performance
- Email etc
- Allow the possibility of custom firmware to run linux distros and the like.
- Develop killer apps!
- Possible bluetooth comms with Lego Mindstorm
- Not crash all the time.
I have read a number of reviews for both Nexus and TF700 and know that each has their own issues but when looking at user opinions of the TF700 I have seen nothing but bad reports. Crashes, slow IO, performance issues when browsing, screens peeling off etc....
That's why I am here. To ask the guys that actually use the TF700 are these concerns real? Is it a case of a few bad batches or are they all a bit poor? Is slow IO browsing etc a feature of Android or is it hardware? Are newer TF700's better quality?
I am ready to buy today but am held back by these concerns. I would be indebted if anyone could help me out.
Again, I could go the round about route of using a UK relative to get me a Nexus but just out of principal and a liking for Asus, I thought I'd give it a chance.
Ps the best deal I can find is the 64GB with dock for €679. Seems steep but all other places I have looked have it for €700 - 900!
Thanks a million.
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Really?! Another one of these "I can't decide for myself" posts!
1 minute of searching returned these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1982111
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016129
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015213
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014908
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966780
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981221
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963036
Good luck!
Thanks
BTrack said:
Really?! Another one of these "I can't decide for myself" posts!
1 minute of searching returned these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1982111
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016129
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015213
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014908
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966780
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981221
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963036
Good luck!
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Have been searching Google for weeks. Hadn't thought of searching these forums.... Duh! Cheers.
Another post just popped up in here begging advice.
Here's another place to look for user experience with the TF700T:
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-TF700T-B...iewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
Hey guys
I'm from outside the US and looking for a nice tablet for under $200 (yay 3rd-world-country currency restrictions ). Now, I've had an old HTC Magic, then a Motorola Defy and now a ZTE V970M. They're all great phones, with lots of development and nice features, and I'm looking for a tablet that I can get from Amazon with the same or similar features.
Basically, I'm looking for this:
A tablet that is small (7" is enough, I wouldn't mind 10" though) with a capacitive screen (or responsive enough, anyways) with some development other than the stock ROM and Android 4.0+, since I love to make ROMs for android devices. Also, I'm planning to use it to connect it to HDMI TVs, so an HDMI output would be a big bonus. I would also try to use it as a laptop so allowing connectivity to any of those case-with-keyboard things (through bluetooth or USB) is a need. I don't care much for battery life, as long as it can be rooted I can work my way around to make it save battery like hell
Here are the options I've looked at:
Around 180$ & 168$ respectively: Galaxy Tab 2 ( http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1368472318&sr=1-1 ) and Galaxy Tab Plus ( http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...f=sr_1_19?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1368472318&sr=1-19 ) but they don't have HDMI output, not even with an external converter, I was wondering if that's true?
119$: The Coby MID7065-8 ( http://www.amazon.com/Coby-7-Inch-A...ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1368472318&sr=1-4 ) looks good but... it's Coby :/ and also, it doesn't seem to have a CyanogenMod-compatible CPU, and I don't wanna be locked to ICS forever.
165$: The Acer Iconia looks *awesome* ( http://www.amazon.com/Acer-A500-10S...f=sr_1_22?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1368472318&sr=1-22 ) but it's Android 3.0, is it a good buy if I can upgrade it to CM 10 or a stock 4.0-4.1-4.2 ?
174$: This Galaxy Tab SCH-i800 looks weird, is it any good? ( http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...f=sr_1_50?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1368472705&sr=1-50 )
104$!!!: This SANEI looks awesome too ( http://www.amazon.com/Android-Scree...f=sr_1_71?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1368472813&sr=1-71 ) but I wonder if I can upgrade it to more than ICS/JB ? it has a Cortex A9 and I've heard there's some compatible CM around for Cortex chips, so would it be a good buy?
$199: The Kindle Fire HD seems like a good $199 option ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1555100222&pf_rd_i=507846 ) BUUUUUT... it's a reader, and I've had experiences with the B&N Nook Simple Touch that I don't wanna repeat, such as having a very locked firmware and not having all of the working features if I upgrade to CM or something similar :/
Any tips guys? I really need the advice, as I need to make a choice by tomorrow maximum
Thanks in advance!
- DARKGuy
nexus 7 hands down
DeeMann said:
nexus 7 hands down
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Yeah but the Nexus 7 is from swappa actually I have to remove that option XD since it doesn't fit my tight time requirements
What about the iconia A500 though? I've seen it has better screen resolution, Tegra 2 and such, plus JB 4.2 judging by the subforum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1136
Acer does make good products and I guess for your needs it would work
DeeMann said:
Acer does make good products and I guess for your needs it would work
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Yeah it does, I have an Aspire One from them and it's awesome, still rockin' playing League of Legends and such, well I got the Acer after a looooooooot of thought, I hope it's a good buy
You can't really go wrong with Acer.
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You can't really go wrong with Acer.
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And you were very f'ing right I got the tablet and I don't regret the buy. It's awesome! thanks for the support and help
darkguy2008 said:
And you were very f'ing right I got the tablet and I don't regret the buy. It's awesome! thanks for the support and help
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I'm glad it worked out for you.
Hello every one.
I am looking to get a cheap family android tablet, but are really confused about which one is best for our needs. The main purpose is gaming, Netflix, HBO streaming, comic reading and just browse the net and etc. I lke the fact that some of them has gps, that might be handy when going on vacation, but thats just a maybe.
Other thing is it need to be around 10 inch big and a good hd screen. Hope there is some with ok sound, though i can always use a headset.
Been looking alot on Pipo models but cant really figure out wich is newest or best at this point ?
Or is the Cube U30GT2 better or just very similar to the Pipo ?
Or perhaps there is another alternative i am unaware of ?
Hope this is posted in the right forums, if not then i appolegize in advance for making a newb mistake.
probably best to go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2229761
Hi XDA Members,
I am getting desperate! I have lost all faith in myself to choose a good Android device.
Although poor, I have managed to purchase many Android devices to try and suit my needs.
For example:
I got a Galaxy S3, only to find the signal and battery were crap, and I couldn't use the Tincore or sixaxis app to use any controller to play any games properly.
I bought a Doogee Valencia Y100 Pro thinking it was a great deal, only to later learn that it couldn't be rooted, and the unofficial remote play app for the PS4 lagged far worse than the Galaxy S3.
I bought an unbranded Quad Core, 1.5GB Ram tablet, and guess what, it performed FAR worse than my Sony Xperia E1 ever did, and the E1 is crap!
These are just a few of the examples. As you saw, all of these are budget devices.
Guys, I give up, I take off my cap, I'm not even going to try anymore. I am so disappointed with all this and myself, that I will never, again in life, brag, about, my technical knowledge. Ever.
I need your help. Can you please tell me what are the best budget to high price android devices I should get, it can be anything, a tablet, smartphone, smart console, that can also do the following:
Use Tincore Keymapper or the PS sixaxis app well.
Be able to properly use either a PS3/4 or android bluetooth controller.
Root.
Have atleast a 64GB capable micro sd card slot.
4G signal would be nice, but NOT necessary. Phone calls are not even necessary.
Remote play with PS4 either officially, or smoothly through the unofficial apk.
Run PPSSPP, N.O.V.A 3, Modern Combat 5, and Dead Trigger 2 well.
Have USB OTG.
Not necessary, but HDMI or MHL would be nice.
And have atleast 8GB of internal storage (more is preferable).
Please list the devices you think would best fit this fussy description. Also, please list expensive devices if you think they're the best, but I'm not rich, so cheaper ones would be good too.
Also, would a JXD S7800B or GPD Q9, or Archos Gamepad 2 be any good, or are they crap too?
Lastlty, I would be extremely glad if someone had such a device that did all this, and could personaly testify. Opinions woulf be greatly appreciated too, but, I'm just saying.
I shall eagerly wait your replies, and as I'm sure you pros will help me out, thanks in advance.
Hi!
We have a dedicated thread for such questions, though you may want to streamline your question a little... But that's up to you...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
And good luck!
Hi all
Thanks firstly I've found this site excellent for rooting and flashing my samsung tab2/nexus7 etc 5*
But now I'm stuck and I have a challenge
I have a 10 inch nurvo tablet that is rooted (SuperSU etc)
But I cannot find a custom ROM that will make this thing any good!
Specs::
Model number:nurvo10dcb
Android version:4.2.2
Firmware:2.1_20140213
Kernal:3.4.39+
Build:a20_k1001_k1001L1c_1402051.20140305
I'm trying to get some use from this tab other than a slow inaccurate TV remote(YouTube via Chromecast etc)
Its so bad!(touch drivers are very slow
I really want something more refined like slimkat or just something that works rather than whatever this was designed for (picture frame maybe
Huge thanks and sorry if I've put this in the wrong place.
It would be nice to have the same flexibility my Samsung tab2 with 6.1 and nexus with slimkat
Steve
Billy6666 said:
Hi all
Thanks firstly I've found this site excellent for rooting and flashing my samsung tab2/nexus7 etc 5*
But now I'm stuck and I have a challenge
I have a 10 inch nurvo tablet that is rooted (SuperSU etc)
But I cannot find a custom ROM that will make this thing any good!
Specs::
Model number:nurvo10dcb
Android version:4.2.2
Firmware:2.1_20140213
Kernal:3.4.39+
Build:a20_k1001_k1001L1c_1402051.20140305
I'm trying to get some use from this tab other than a slow inaccurate TV remote(YouTube via Chromecast etc)
Its so bad!(touch drivers are very slow
I really want something more refined like slimkat or just something that works rather than whatever this was designed for (picture frame maybe
Huge thanks and sorry if I've put this in the wrong place.
It would be nice to have the same flexibility my Samsung tab2 with 6.1 and nexus with slimkat
Steve
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Hello and welcome to xda-assist,
as this is an unpopular device, especially compared with the Samsung tab2, you won't nowhere get equal or only nearly the support of a popular device, that's the hard truth..
If you can't find anything on simple Google search or on the forums
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
there's non and you're bound to xposed & root, just like many other people, long not all devices are supported by development, only a few selected and that's why it is so important to research the device before you buy when you're in to flash & stuff..
Good luck
Hi
I thought it was pushing it with this nurvo and if I had the time to check it out before I bought it I'd have avoided it
I did see some info about someone and custom ROMs but cannot find it.
Its rooted fine (kingo)but without a decent ROM its just junk as its just too slow
Its fine for kids to play with and slowly using as a remote but that's it
Thanks mate
I will keep my ears open just in case but I won't hold my breath: (