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Gyshall posted:I've been on the fence to buy an Android tablet for a while now, but I'm not sure if I should. What I want is an Ice Cream Sandwhich tablet that is 10 inches and can be rooted/run custom firmware. Does this thing exist or should I just hold out? There's really no reason to put custom firmware on something unless there's a problem with the firmware shipped. The Transformer line is pretty much stock ICS, so you'd be best off with one of those.
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I've been very happy with the stock ICS experience on my Transformer.
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May 7, 2012 19:20
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The Iconia A500 has CyanogenMod 9 nightlies on the way. The stock ICS is pretty good though. If you didn't need root then you could stick with that.
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May 7, 2012 19:39
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Unless you go with a reputable source like ACS, MIUI, or Cyanogenmod, you'd be best sticking with stock. I always get root and bootloader access to my devices for customization, but the main reason is for Titanium Backup. With that, I can remove carrier shitware and run incremental data backups to Dropbox (on wifi only). With bootloader I can also do pointless goofy poo poo like the CRT screen-off effect. With Superuser file system access I can mount the protected portion of the file system as read/write and delete the goddamn annoying sound file that Samsung uses to wake me up in the middle of the night to notify me that my battery is fully charged. gently caress them for that. Be wary of the half-baked ROMs that are just aesthetic changes made by doofuses without any training in graphic design. Themed ROMs are also frequently de-ODEX'd to make theming easier, but this results in a de-optimization of UI elements that causes the OS to work less smoothly.
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May 7, 2012 19:54
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Hey guys, what's the best (complete/stable) ICS ROM currently for the kindle fire? I noticed that there are several of them?
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May 7, 2012 20:28
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So I'm guessing the Transformer is the best bet. Is it rootable? Which one should I get?
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May 7, 2012 20:46
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Gyshall posted:So I'm guessing the Transformer is the best bet. Is it rootable? Which one should I get? As of a few days ago, it appears all the Transformer models are rootable. You may have to downgrade the firmware, then root and use a Rootkeeper app to restore it after you update again, but it seems to work without issues right now. EDIT: Just note that although it is rootable, the TF300 does not currently have an unlocked bootloader, so no custom ROMs or anything. Not that it needs them.
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May 7, 2012 21:36
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The Toshiba Excite 10 (non-LE) is now available, joining the Tegra 3 tablet party. MSRP $450 (16GB) / $530 (32GB) / $650 (64GB) At those price points, I don't predict a hit.
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May 7, 2012 22:28
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Just a heads up that we now have a platform-agnostic thread for recommending tablets: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3483532
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May 7, 2012 22:30
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The Toshiba Excite 7.7 has me searching weekly for news. Same dimensions and AMOLED-type screen as the Galaxy Tab 7.7, plus Tegra 3 guts, ICS stock, and no 3g/4g price hike (wifi only), priced $500. The only alternative for the size and screen is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (either $700 from Verizon, or cheaper but imported sans USA warranty). If the Samsung 7.7 came here in GSM or wifi form I'd grab it, but a pricey Verizon-locked version drives me away. Wait for specific reviews of course, but the specs are solid on paper. Any reason not to trust a Toshiba tablet? I don't remember hearing anything bad about the Thrive 10" or 7".
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May 7, 2012 23:23
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Mister Fister posted:Hey guys, what's the best (complete/stable) ICS ROM currently for the kindle fire? I noticed that there are several of them? Either the gedemis or hashcode roms. Beware they're still developing the kernel so they're all a little wonky. It's pretty stable and usable though.
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May 7, 2012 23:33
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clockworx posted:(Unless you mean they'd just use Android without the "Google Experience", which I guess is a definite possibility given that every company seems to have an app market now) Who has an app market for Android other than Amazon? I honestly can't think of one. Sprint sells their stuff through Google
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May 8, 2012 01:54
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Proteus4994 posted:Who has an app market for Android other than Amazon? I honestly can't think of one. Sprint sells their stuff through Google No one as big as amazon, but I think archos has one and there's a few other small ones like getjar that tend to be used on the poo poo tablets. I think I was remembering an article speculating that Samsung will do their own, but don't think they have anything like that at the moment. VV thanks, don't own a Samsung so I had no idea. clockworx fucked around with this message at 02:30 on May 8, 2012 |
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clockworx posted:I think I was remembering an article speculating that Samsung will do their own, but don't think they have anything like that at the moment. Slideme and Getjar have some popularity also, and there are other lesser app stores.
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May 8, 2012 02:24
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I've been thinking of picking up a tablet, but it basically hinges on one unanswered question that googling has produced only murky results for: I want to know if I can hook up a normal 2.5" external hard drive and watch the many TV shows and movies stored therein. I'm deploying again soon, and the primary role of my laptop last time was to waste time watching movies and such, a job i'd like something like a transformer prime to fill. My concerns are if this is even possible, and if so, would the USB connection from the hard drive to the tablet prevent me from charging it at the same time?
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May 8, 2012 04:33
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It's easy with the dock, it has a full-size USB port which is separate from the charge port. The Transformer can even read NTFS-formatted drives. Without having the keyboard dock, you'd need an adapter, and wouldn't be able to charge at the same time.
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mad.radhu posted:I've been thinking of picking up a tablet, but it basically hinges on one unanswered question that googling has produced only murky results for: I want to know if I can hook up a normal 2.5" external hard drive and watch the many TV shows and movies stored therein. I'm deploying again soon, and the primary role of my laptop last time was to waste time watching movies and such, a job i'd like something like a transformer prime to fill. My concerns are if this is even possible, and if so, would the USB connection from the hard drive to the tablet prevent me from charging it at the same time? The acer Iconia A200 http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Iconia-A200-10g16u-10-1-Inch-Screen/dp/B006XGCQ2U is the latest tablet that I know of that has a seperate USB port without a dock. My brother used to have the A500 and the USB on it connected pretty much anything including xbox 360 controllers, wireless keyboard and mice, and Harddrives/Flashdrive. Edit: Quick question, Are there any 7 Inch models with USB connectivity? TontoCorazon fucked around with this message at 05:04 on May 8, 2012 |
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Yeah the USB port on the a500 works fine for that. Note having a disk drive dangling from the tablet is very far from ideal from a usability standpoint - usually I'd copy the files temporarily into internal memory (or a microsd card) and unplug the external disk before viewing.
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dissss posted:Yeah the USB port on the a500 works fine for that. Note having a disk drive dangling from the tablet is very far from ideal from a usability standpoint - usually I'd copy the files temporarily into internal memory (or a microsd card) and unplug the external disk before viewing. I use velcro or 3M Dual-lock to prevent the dangle, which turns it basically into a non-issue.
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Rastor posted:All we have is rumors. They seem credible, but ultimately, they're rumors. I hate how it lags when I go to the desktop or wake my tablet up. Is there a .ini or something I can edit if I root?
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May 8, 2012 09:01
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Not really. If using a live wallpaper isn't working out for you, you could also try experimenting with a wallpaper tool like Auto resize/DbD Wallpaper Set or Wallpaper Maker.
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May 8, 2012 14:10
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Proteus4994 posted:Who has an app market for Android other than Amazon? I honestly can't think of one. Sprint sells their stuff through Google Lenovo has their own for their thinkpad tablets.
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May 8, 2012 16:34
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is on sale over at eBay today (via coupons) for $219. Only $20 more than a Kindle Fire for a "real" tablet.
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I'm looking for a secondary power adapter for my original Transformer, has anyone tried this one? http://www.amazon.com/Aftermarket-Product-Adapter-Charger-Transformer/dp/B007CEIPIQ/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_2_2
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So I bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 a few weeks ago, and I've found that if I don't use it for a few hours, it shuts off completely, requiring me to reboot it. Is this standard behavior?
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May 11, 2012 00:28
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What Tablets use a standard USB2 or USB3 interface to charge? Also a good article on Yahoo about picking up a budget tablet. http://news.yahoo.com/three-tech-gadgets-you-might-be-tempted-to-buy--but-shouldn-t.html
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Jizzle Drizzle posted:So I bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 a few weeks ago, and I've found that if I don't use it for a few hours, it shuts off completely, requiring me to reboot it. No, just no.
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Everybody at my company just got a free Galaxy Tab 2 because we got bought by Samsung. Hooray!  Edit: Also, we will be making the new version of Music Hub, for anyone who cares about that 404notfound fucked around with this message at 01:11 on May 11, 2012 |
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b0nes posted:What Tablets use a standard USB2 or USB3 interface to charge?
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Jizzle Drizzle posted:So I bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 a few weeks ago, and I've found that if I don't use it for a few hours, it shuts off completely, requiring me to reboot it. It's sending you a message.
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GoodApollo posted:Either the gedemis or hashcode roms. Beware they're still developing the kernel so they're all a little wonky. It's pretty stable and usable though. Hey thanks for this , gedemis rom is fantastic!
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May 11, 2012 04:49
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Endless Mike posted:To my knowledge, only the iPad can charge of USB, and even then only slowly without either a special driver or being a Mac.
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May 11, 2012 05:02
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Doctor rear end in a top hat posted:Many newer motherboards are able to pump out more amps for faster charging. USB is always 5v, though, and I know some (maybe all?) Android tablets charge at wacky voltages, so it might not matter. My TF101, for instance, charges at 15 volts. It does allow charge over regular USB 3.0, but it's very slow in that mode.
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May 11, 2012 06:41
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I am just sick of proprietary chargers.
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Are we still expecting a dual core 1280x800 HD 7" Nexus tablet out of Google for the developer conference this year?
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If you want to charge a whacking great big battery you can do it fast at high voltage (proprietary charger) or slow at low voltage (usb standard) Unless there's a standard high-er voltage system you use in a bunch of appliances in your house already? hint: mains electric plus bulky transformers. At the moment these transformers are in your proprietary wall wart, putting them in your tablet would add size & weight.
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Jizzle Drizzle posted:So I bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 a few weeks ago, and I've found that if I don't use it for a few hours, it shuts off completely, requiring me to reboot it. Ok, thanks for confirming what I thought was true. I just had to make sure that it wasn't some dumb power saving feature. Should I try getting it repaired through Samsung support, or just return it to Best Buy and get a new one?
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May 11, 2012 07:33
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Anybody have any experience with using a PS3 controller with their tablets?
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404notfound posted:Everybody at my company just got a free Galaxy Tab 2 because we got bought by Samsung. Hooray! Is it legal for you to mention which company it was? Also, lucky you  .
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Dodoman posted:Is it legal for you to mention which company it was? Also, lucky you I work for mSpot, and and it's perfectly legal for me to talk about it since the news kinda went public earlier than we were expecting. And you might hear some numbers being thrown around about the acquisition, but I'm happy to report that they're a little inaccurate about the whole deal.
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