BGOL Tablet buying guide
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Cool. I might be bugging you in the next week on how to root it and get it up to ICS or JellyBean
I just copped 2 Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus from bestbuy.dtdeals.com cost about $170 each
I did consider the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire but the addition of an SD slot played a factor so we can load movies on it for them.
Those meeps look very cheap.
My daughters are 3 and 8 respectively and trust me a 3 year old knows how to work a tablet/phone. You'll be surprised
says here that ICS is already out for the samsung glaxy 7 plus.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Ice-...ab-10.1-and-7.0-Plus-in-the-U.K.-only_id33016
http://androidcommunity.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-7-0-plus-ics-update-rolling-out-20120803/
Check Settings>About and let me know what version it says.
Update on the SONY S Tablet...
Got this case bundle for it at $25...
I had such a horrible time putting on the screen protector, that I decided to use the film that the protector was adhered to, and slip it under the case window. The case itself is professional and beautiful looking.
I have dropped this thing (in case) 3 times already, and it still works flawlessly.
I never dropped my netbook in the almost 3 years I've had it.
This case was a GREAT purchase for the S tab.
I hardly ever take the tablet out of the case except to charge it.
I can read all the book formats on this, comics, and watch hi-def videos.
Gotta say...
With all the flack SONY gets these days,
The S Tablet along with the HT-CT150 Soundbar/Subwoofer, and the receiver I bought for The Grandfather were the better electronic purchases I've made this year.
Though I'm not an extreme gamer, I've been thinking about breaking down for the various PS3 Bundles I've been seeing of late. I've just seen some games I've been interested in playing for down-time.
Got this case bundle for it at $25...
I had such a horrible time putting on the screen protector, that I decided to use the film that the protector was adhered to, and slip it under the case window. The case itself is professional and beautiful looking.
I have dropped this thing (in case) 3 times already, and it still works flawlessly.
I never dropped my netbook in the almost 3 years I've had it.
This case was a GREAT purchase for the S tab.
I hardly ever take the tablet out of the case except to charge it.
I can read all the book formats on this, comics, and watch hi-def videos.
Gotta say...
With all the flack SONY gets these days,
The S Tablet along with the HT-CT150 Soundbar/Subwoofer, and the receiver I bought for The Grandfather were the better electronic purchases I've made this year.
Though I'm not an extreme gamer, I've been thinking about breaking down for the various PS3 Bundles I've been seeing of late. I've just seen some games I've been interested in playing for down-time.
3 and 8 respectively.
I saw that link earlier and it said for the UK only, so we'll see.
The tablets should arrive in the mail later this week, and I'll let you know then.
oh you dont have them yet? I think they will ship with ICS. When they arrive, and you power them up, you might be prompted with the update for it. Im pretty sure they are running ICS.
you will also be getting JB as well.
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsu...bean-roadmap?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=twitter
Phase One Complete: Madwun Partially converted to Android.
Phase Two Under way:
Jelly Bean rolling out for Transformer Infinity starting tomorrow.
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean: New Features
By Willie Yao On September 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In News ....
Google’s newest Android operating system, Jelly Bean, debuted with ASUS-made Nexus 7 after Google IO back in June and has been officially rolled out over the air to the Transformer Pad 300. Here we will go through some of the coolest features that you, as a student, can expect from Jelly Bean.
Notifications
The newest update increases the size of the notifications for better readability and longer previews that are now expandable and collapsible with a simple 2-finger drag, showing up to the full email, text, or photo. Certain features such as sharing, snoozing, and playback are made more accessible right in the notification. Whether it be snoozing a calendar event such as a Professor’s office hours, meeting a friend for meals, or sharing this weekend’s party, you can do this all directly in the notifications. Additionally, you are given the options of turning off the notifications within the preview. Google has again made mobile devices a more seamless and integral part of coordinating a student’s busy schedule.
Voice Typing
The new Jelly Bean operating system brings Google’s strengths in voice transcription offline. Now, users can type with their voice without a network connection or the round trip delay of accessing a remote server. This means that it is now more reliable than ever to jot down short memos on the assignment due tomorrow, or to send a quick text to say that you will be late to the meeting without ever having to use the keyboard. The offline mode isn’t quite to the quality of tapping directly into Google’s servers, but it’s extremely functional and it is safe to say that Google, with its big data advantage, is ahead of the curve.
Google Now
Google Now is the feature that everyone is talking about. It is a personal assistant that gives you “cards” that are personalized for your needs and preferences before you ask for them. This scrollable list of cards can be about anything from weather, traffic, transit, places, flights, sports, currency, to translations. With the new Android, never again will the weather catch you off guard as you rush to catch your first class. “Now” will learn your habits to become more powerful as time goes on and can be accessed by holding down the home key while swiping up.
Voice Search
Voice Search is an impressive evolution on Android’s existing search platform. The new Voice Search and Google Now are the exciting new mobile features that are built on the new revolutionary Knowledge Graph—a knowledge base that better understands the precise thing that the user is searching for, not just the limited words of the query (Play with the knowledge graph here: http://www.google.com/insidesearch/features/search/knowledge.html). For simple interactive queries, the user has the option of having the results read back in addition to being visually presented, accompanied by a link to perform the same search directly on Google. For complicated searches, Jelly Bean will default to a regular search. In our experience, this means that Jelly Bean will be able to return useful results more often than other virtual assistants, with the added benefit of doing so faster.
The Voice Search feature can be accessed within the Google Search widget directly or through Google Now by simply saying “Google.”
Predictive Keyboard
Android 4.1’s keyboard boasts a new prediction algorithm that improves its intelligence. Based on the user’s usage pattern, the keyboard will make a few word recommendations just above the keyboard as you type. More word options can be accessed by simply pressing and holding the word option in the middle. While not an overhaul, this predictive keyboard is a big improvement over Android’s previous keyboards and a very nice day to day update. The ability to predict next words makes typing easier and faster, not to mention it is fun to see the guesses for your next word. Coupled with a note taking app, taking notes on the TF 300 is now easier than ever so that you will never miss another lecture slide again. Well known third party keyboards such as Swype and Swiftkey have been doing variations of this for some time now, but now it is built right into Android.
Project Butter
Project Butter is all about making Android smoother, more responsive, and faster. Scrolling is smoother and there’s little to no lag. The moment your finger touches the screen, the Android device will go into high performance, making the experience much more enjoyable and pleasant. Android users should be really excited to say goodbye to the lag and welcome the buttery-ness of the newest Android operating system, the Jelly Bean.
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Finally got them yesterday, and got them up to ICS
nice, so how long did you "test" them out?
Not long at all.
Set up their accounts, downloaded a few apps for them, put movies on the microSD cards, and put the cards in them.
They are now hidden away, and just need to get the cases for them.
On the real, fuck Apple for not allowing SD card use on their phones and tablets
Day one purchase for me. Both of them.
I never did get that tablet 
Just seeing if the recommendations are still the same with all the new options out there
I need to have 2 cameras and sd card slot, 10" screen and the ability to use a keyboard
Just seeing if the recommendations are still the same with all the new options out thereI need to have 2 cameras and sd card slot, 10" screen and the ability to use a keyboard
I never did get that tablet
I need to have 2 cameras and sd card slot, 10" screen and the ability to use a keyboard
Transformer Infinty, And root it. With the dock, you have an SD slot and USB slot. The Tablet itself has a microsd slot.
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Nexus 10 to be announced on the 29th.
http://www.androidauthority.com/nex...elly-bean-announced-google-october-29-124521/
i think i want one of these.
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http://www.androidauthority.com/nex...elly-bean-announced-google-october-29-124521/
i think i want one of these.
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a 10-inch display with 2560 x 1600 resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio and 300 pixel per inch (PPI) density.
The graphics look strong, I wonder where do you reach diminishing returns on a small 10 inch monitor?
If you can gain access to bestbuy.dtdeals.com, I got 2 Galaxy Tab 7" Plus tablets for around $160 each for my 8 year old and one for my 3 year old.
We decided to go this route because the MEEP is crap.
My daughter does not know she is getting ot for Xmas, but she told me the other day "Dad, I want a MEEP for Xmas, and you can buy my sister a LeapFrog"
I swear the audacity of this little girl
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If you can gain access to bestbuy.dtdeals.com, I got 2 Galaxy Tab 7" Plus tablets for around $160 each for my 8 year old and one for my 3 year old.
We decided to go this route because the MEEP is crap.
My daughter does not know she is getting ot for Xmas, but she told me the other day "Dad, I want a MEEP for Xmas, and you can buy my sister a LeapFrog"
I swear the audacity of this little girl
Last time I was in best buy someone was returning a MEEP. They said it was cheap. And I brought my 5 year old the leapfrog. She only played with it for two days.
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I knew the Keep was over priced bs. I told my daughter's mother last xmas, do not get the leap pad because my daughter already had exp with a asus transformer........now the leap pad is lost and my daughter doesn't seem to be missing it.
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anyone with a Transformer Infinity, unlock and root it? This shit is a beast. I was on the verge of selling it. But XDA convinced me to root it. I installed the rom called Cleanrom, and this shit just changed my whole perspective. Its a good device out the box, but when you root is, you will see everything its capable of. Especially if you have the dock. This could be a laptop replacement.
Just copped a 16G Nexus 7, and like it a lot so far' but I've had it less than 24 hrs.
why didnt you get the 32gb?
Quick question. Got $250 in electronics store giftcards at the moment. Not sure what to buy. Tempted to pick up either an Ipad, Galaxy, or 4th Gen' Ipod Touch.
Feedback needed (or just wait and pick up an Ipad or Galaxy in a year or two), etc? Not really in a rush.
Currently have:
- Customized PC from fall 2011
- Toshiba 7-series laptop from Sept. 2011
- 2nd Gen' Ipod Touch from July 2009
Feedback needed (or just wait and pick up an Ipad or Galaxy in a year or two), etc? Not really in a rush.
Currently have:
- Customized PC from fall 2011
- Toshiba 7-series laptop from Sept. 2011
- 2nd Gen' Ipod Touch from July 2009
Jus copped one the same way!
Google Nexus 7.
Full size iPad or Galaxy...or iPad mini and Galaxy 7"...? Straight up scrap the Touch...imo they're way overpriced and too small to do anything productive...I would go w/ the Galaxy Tab 7" joint...it's $250 so you basically getting it free plus tax...bcuz I've had the iPad longer I'm more used to it and how it functions thus my preference for it and the mini but the Galaxy is a damn good tablet tho
I already have a HTC OneS' and just figured I'd gift it if I don't like it, or decide to upgrade to a 10 inch model.
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